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September 11, 2014 Minutes City of Denton City Council Minutes September 11, 2014 The City Council attended a reception for Board and Commission members on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall. After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Special Called Board and Commission Training Workshop on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.in the City Council Chambers. PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Engelbrecht, Council Member Gregory, Council Member Roden, Council Member Ryan, and Mayor Watts. ABSENT: Council Member Hawkins; Council Member Johnson 1. Welcome and Introductions Mayor Watts and the Council Members present thanked everyone for coming to the training. The training was an important part of being a member of a city board or commission. They appreciated those present for their service to the community. 2.Oath of Office for New and Continuing Board Members. Jennifer Walters, City Secretary, administered the Oath of Office for the new and continuing board/commission members. Following the completion of the Oaths of Office, the Special Called City Council Meeting was adjourned. Board and Commission Training Workshop 1. Introduction to Training Mayor Watts stated that the training would be a panel discussion with the City Attorney, the City Manager and himself on the importance of participation in meetings. 2. Training Presentation – Anita Burgess Anita Burgess, City Attorney, presented information on attendance, service limitation, Open Meetings Act, mandatory training for Open Meetings Act, Closed Session categories, Texas Public Information Act, and conflicts of interest. George Campbell, City Manager, presented comments from the staff perspective. His suggestions were to ask questions ahead of time, remain objective before making a decision and provided information on how to deal with the media. Mayor Watts presented comments from the perspective of a Council member. His suggestions were to make decisions as though the member was a member of the Council, hear all the facts, deliberate objectively, and analyze the issues. City of Denton City Council Minutes September 11, 2014 Page 2 With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55p.m. ______________________________ CHRIS WATTS MAYOR CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS ______________________________ JENNIFER WALTERS CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS