May 24, 2011 MinutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 24, 2011
The City of Denton City Council convened in the Work Session Room on Tuesday, May 24,
2011 at 5:30 p.m. to attend a reception honoring City Council.
After determining that a quorum was present, the City of Denton City Council convened in a
Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
PRESENT: Council Member King, Council Member Heggins, Council Member Gregory,
Council Member Engelbrecht, Mayor Burroughs, Council Member Watts, Mayor
Pro Tem Kamp
ABSENT: None
1. Pledge of Allegiance
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. and
Texas flags.
Ordinance No. 2010-090
2. Consider adoption of an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the
Regular Municipal Election to elect City Council Members to Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of
the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas held in the City of Denton on May 14,
2011; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Burroughs read the names of the winning candidates in District 1, Kevin Roden; District
2, Dalton Gregory, and District 4, Chris Watts. He noted that there had been a recount requested
for District 3 and the winning candidate would take office after the completion of the recount.
Council Member King motioned, Council Member Heggins seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Council Member King "aye", Council Member Watts "aye", Council Member
Heggins "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Council Member Engelbrecht "aye", Mayor Pro
Tem Kamp "aye", and Mayor Burroughs "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Burroughs presented a Certificate of Election to Council Member Roden, Council
Member Gregory and Council Member Watts.
3. Oath of Office administered to newly elected Council Members.
City Secretary Jennifer Walters administered the oath of office to Kevin Roden, District One;
Dalton Gregory, District Two; and Chris Watts, District Four.
4. Election of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Council Member Gregory motioned, Council Member King seconded to nominate Council
Member Pete Kamp for Mayor Pro Tem.
On roll call vote, Council Member King "aye", Council Member Watts "aye", Council Member
Roden "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Council Member Engelbrecht "aye", Mayor Pro
Tem Kamp "aye", and Mayor Burroughs "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
5. Consider approval of Resolution of Appreciation for retiring Council Member.
Mayor Burroughs read the Resolution of Appreciation for Charlye Heggins.
Council Member King motioned, Mayor Pro Tem Kamp seconded to approve the Resolution of
Appreciation. On roll call vote, Council Member King "aye", Council Member Watts "aye",
Council Member Roden "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Council Member Engelbrecht
"aye", Mayor Pro Tem Kamp "aye", and Mayor Burroughs "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
MARK A. BURROUGHS
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS