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February 2, 2009 Minutes CITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 2, 2009 After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas convened in a Special Called Work Session on Monday, February 2, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. in the Municipal Court at City Hall East. PRESENT: Mayor Burroughs; Mayor Pro Tem Kamp; Council Members Heggins, Moreno, Mulroy, Thomson and Watts. ABSENT: None 1.The Council held a discussion with Municipal Court/Municipal Judge’s Office regarding, but not limited to department history, functions, programs, and major accomplishments. Municipal Judge Robin Ramsay provided a tour of the Municipal Court/Municipal Judge facilities including the Central Jury Room, Municipal Court processing area, Courtroom and Jury Room. Employees of the Municipal Court and Judge’s office were introduced. He stated that in the summer of 2008, the Court received audio and video improvements, as well as physical improvements to the Courtroom. Those improvements improved the efficiency of the Court. A demonstration of the new equipment showed the presentation of evidence in trial processes and the impact on the justice system. The 2008 Annual Statistical Report-Denton Municipal Court of Record was reviewed. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m. ____________________________________ MARK A. BURROUGHS MAYOR CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ____________________________________ JENNIFER WALTERS CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS