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26 Regular Meeting October 24, 1983 Page 8 The Council then received a presentation for reservation of water/ wastewater capacity for Hunters Hill Subdivision/Ciby Tom Turner Inter- ests of San Antonio, Texas. Mr. C. W. Whitford, Vice President of Tom Turner Interests, addressed the Council. Mr. Whitford said their company wanted the City's commitment of water/wastewater service so they could proceed with their development. Mr. Farr asked about the possibility of a package plant for the subdivision. Mr. Whitford stated it would be feasible but costly. City Manager Gonzalez stated a capital recovery fee was being discussed with the developer. Ken Long stated it would be an open-ended commitment that would limit other developers. City Manager Gonzalez stated the Council needed to consider adoption of a capital recovery fee ordinance in the near future. He stated the City needed to consider Certificates of Obligation to fund the sewer treatment plant now or a moratorium to be established prior to the April bond election. Mr. Brown directed these matters be considered by the Council in the near future. The Council then received a presentation by representatives to JASBA on a proposal to set up a reinvestment zone by means of tax increment financing. Several representatives of JASBA, including Clark Heidrick, Jerry Haire, Susan Howard, Jane Woods, Joe Verdoorn, Jim Byrn and Jack Vaughn reviewed their plans for an industrial park and the headquarters of JASBA in the United States to be for the manufacturing of mosaic here in San Marcos. JASBA will give the Council a progress report on October 31, 1983 at the Special Council Meeting on their contacting other taxing entities, the County and School. The City Secretary was directed by consensus of the Council to set a public hearing to establish a reinvestment zone by means of tax increment financing on December 27, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. and to advise the other taxing entities (County and School) by letter of the Council's intentions (See minutes of October 31, 1983 for ratification of letter). Mr. Brown introduced for consideration approval for authorization to bid a euthanasia chamber for the Animal Shelter. Ms. Kissler moved for approval to bid and Mr. Farr seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Brown introduced for consideration approval for authorization to bid a 4-wheel drive utility vehicle for engineering and environmental department. Ms. Kissler moved for approval to bid and Mr. Kreczmer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Brown introduced for consideration approval for authorization to bid a utility vehicle carry-all for in-house surveys for the engineer- ing and environmental department. Ms. Kissler moved for approval to bid and Mr. Brown seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Brown moved the Council adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to Article 6252-l7, §2 (g), V.A.C.S., to discuss personnel, and Ms. Kissler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (11:30 p.m.). Mr. Farr moved the Council convene at 12:09 and Mr. Kreczmer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. During the question and answer session Helen Hanicak requested the Council consider adoption an Ordinance to comply with Federal regula- tions concerning handicapped persons, such as parking spaces, etc. Mr. Brown directed Staff begin the process to create such an Ordinance and that a progress report or Ordinance be presented to the Council at the November 28, 1983 Regular Meeting.