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132 Regular Meeting August 28, 1989 Page 7 Mayor Morris introduced for consideration Item. 9.G. removed from the consensus agenda, approval to appropriate funds from General Fund Contingency for $250.00 to match a contribution by Sertoma Club for a new fire vehicle. Mr. Hart expressed concern for this procedure and felt it was not in the best interest of the City to set this precedent. He presented a contribution from the Jaycees. Mr. Guerra moved to table this matter and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, SELECTING CANDIDATE(S) AND SEEKING ENDORSEMENT BY THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE BOARD FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES BOARD, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Morris moved to table this Resolution as no one on the Council is eligible for appointment at this time and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, SELECTING CANDIDATE(S) AND SEEKING THE RECOMMENDATION BY THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR APPOINTMENT TO NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES COMMITTEES, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Guerra moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. Mayor Morris moved to amend the Resolution in PART 1 to add the following names: Rick Hernandez, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, and Betty Jane Kissler, Human Development Committee, and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion. On roll call the following vote was recorded: AYE: Moore, Hart, Morris, Guerra, Plummer. NAY: None. ABSTAIN: Hernandez. On roll call for adoption of the Resolution, the Council voted unanimous approval. The Council directed letters be written forwarding the Resolution to Frank Sturzl, Kathy Whitmire and Bob Bolen. Mayor Morris introduced for consideration approval of the City Manager's recommendations regarding the Sunset Advisory Commission's Final Report. A copy of Mr. Gilley's recommendations are attached to these minutes'. Council directed a Resolution abolishing the Minority Business Enterprise Airport Committee be prepared for the Council's consideration, and it was consensus of the Council the Joint Airport Zoning Board, the Reinvestment Zone Number One (JASBA), and the San Marcos Industrial Development Corporation remain boards of the City, as per Mr. Gilley's recommendation. Mayor Morris introduced a discussion regarding the Reinvestment Zone No.1 (JASBA), Tax Increment Financing Contract, and direction to Staff. Jerry Heare of Commercial Industrial Properties Co., representing JASBA, requested the Council either abolish the Reinvestment Zone or allow the property taxes to be reduced, as the owners of the property were no longer considering this development to occur in San Marcos. The Council requested Staff determine the impact of abolishing the Zone or reducing the taxes would have on SMCISD and Hays County, what legal requirements or fiscal ramifications would need to be made to satisfy SMCISD and Hays County and the difference financially for the City. The Council requested the information be provided within the next couple of Council meetings.