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November 15, 2019 MinutesC�TY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTE� � November I5, 2019 After determining that a quorutn was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas conve�ed in a Special Called Meeting on Friday, November 15, 2019, at 12:08 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City�Hall, 215 E. McKinney S'treet, Denton, Texas. � PRESENT: Mayor Chris Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Gerard Hudspeth and Cauncil Members Keely Briggs, Jesse Davis, John Ryan, Deb Armintor, and Paul Meltzer ABSENT: None Also present were City Manager Todd Hileman and First Assistant City Attorney Larry Collister Mayor Watts informed the public that translafion services were available to simultaneously provide the service as the presentation on item 2.B (ID 19-2784) was made. L PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. U.S. k'lag B. Texas Flag 2. �TEM FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A. ID 19-2709 Consider adoption of an ordinance canvassing election returns of the bond elec#ion held on November 5, 2019; and providing an effective date. ASS�GNED ORDINANCE NO. 19-2709 � The electian results reported the following bond propositions received a favorable majority vote with the result being as indicated: - Proposition A- THE ISSUANCE OF $154,000,000 OF PUBLZC SECURITIES FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS, AND LEVYING THE TAX 1N PAYMENT THEREOF !.=N���� 17 Proposition� B- THE ISSU.ANCE OF $61,900,000 OF PUBL�C SECURITIES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND LEVYING THE TAX 1N PAYMENT THEREOF � � o CARRIED Proposztion C- THE ISSUANCE OF $S,OOO,OOQ OF PUBLIC SECURITIES FOR ACQLIIS�ITION OF LAND FOR PARKS,. AND LEVYING THE. TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF o CARRIED City of Denton City Counc�[ Minutes November I5, 2619 Page 2 The election resuFts reported the following bond propositzons did not receive a favorable majority vote with the result being as indicated: Proposition D- THE ISSUANCE OF $619,000 OF PUBLIC SECURITIES F�R PUBLTC ART, AND LEVYING THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF o FAILED Council Member Ryan moved to approve the item as presented. Motion seconded by Mayar Pro Tem Hudspeth. Motion carried. AYES (6): Mayor Watts, Mayor Pro Tem Hudspeth and Council Members Briggs, Davis, Meltzer, and Armintor NAYS (4): None • ABSENT WHEN VOTE TAKEN (1): Council Member Davis The zneeting was recessed at 12:13 p.m. to allow time for Council Member Davis to arrive. Council Member Davis arrived at 12:28 p.m, and the meeti�g was reconvened at 12:29 p.m. B. ID 19-2784 Consider a Iocal declaration of emergency regarding the water service at Green Tree Estates andlor the expenditure of City funds and use of City resources, not to exceed $250,000.0�, for the provision of water on a temporary basis and/or temporary water service and water-reIated resources or infrastructure to the residents of the Green Tree Estates 5ubdivision for a period of time not to exceed 90 days. The item was presented and discussion follawed. The following spoke on t1�e item: Beatrice Martinez, 4055 Ash Lane - in support of the item Elva Hernamdez, 6509 Willow Lane - in support of the item George Ferrie, 2932 Stocktan Street - in support of the item Council Member Briggs moved to approve the itezz� as pzesented. Motion seconded by Council Mernber Arm'rntoz. Discussions continued. Council Member Davis moved to substitute language on the proposed ordinance as follows: • Remove on the finall7�' WHEREAS, the�words "to enable the city"; and • Change in Section 4 the amount a�$250,000 to $100,000. Motion seconded by Council Member Ryan. 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