Minutes October 10, 1989212
CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
October 10, 1989
The Council convened into the Special Session at 5:30 p.m. in
the Civil Defense Room.
PRESENT:
Mayor Stephens; Mayor Pro Tem Ayer; Council
Members Alexander, Boyd, Gorton, and McAdams
ABSENT:
Council Member Hopkins
1. The Council considered approval of a resolution in
support of Proposition No. 8 for funding construction of new
correctional facilities.
Lloyd Harrell, City Manager, stated that this proposition was
to authorize the issuance of $400 million in general obligation
bonds which could be used to acquire, construct, or equip new
corrections institutions, mental health and mental retardation
institutions, youth corrections institutions, and statewide law
enforcement facilities and to repair and renovate existing
facilities of those institutions. The local mental health
facility was expected to benefit from this proposition because
of the $5 million worth of renovations planned.
Council Member McAdams stated that she would like to have had
more information on this issue stating both pros and cons. She
had heard that there was some opposition because none of this
money had been earmarked for rehabilitation.
Council Member Alexander stated that there was some opposition
to bonds because this method of financing was contrary to the
"pay as you go" theory.
Mayor Stephens stated that the proposition stemmed from the
need for more facilities.
More discussion .followed with the consensus of Council that
they preferred not to give direction to the citizens of Denton
on how to vote on an issue in which they had no special
expertise and insufficient information.
The following resolution was considered:
No.
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION NO. 8 FOR
FUNDING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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October 10, 1989
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Gorton motioned, McAdams seconded to table the resolution
indefinitely. On roll vote, McAdams "aye," Alexander "aye,"
Gorton "aye," Ayer "nay," Boyd "aye," and Mayor Stephens
"nay." Motion carried with 4-2 vote.
2. The Council convened into Executive Session to discuss
legal matters, real estate, and personnel/board appointments
(held annual review with the Municipal Judge, City Attorney,
and City Manager).
No action was taken
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:32
p.m.
CITY O~ DENTON, TEXAS
/I~E T~ ~WILLIAMS
DEPUTY CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON
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