May 19, 2015 MinutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 19, 2015
The City of Denton City Council convened in the Work Session Room on Tuesday, May 19,
2015 at 5:30 p.m. to attend a reception honoring City Council.
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Regular Meeting
on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Engelbrecht, Council Member Gregory, Council Member Hawkins,
Council Member Johnson, Council Member Roden, Council Member Ryan, and
Mayor Watts.
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.
2. Items for Individual Consideration:
Ordinance No. 2015 -154
A. ID 15 -408 Consider adoption of an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring
the results of the Regular Municipal Election to elect four 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 9, 2015; and providing an effective date.
Jennifer Walters, City Secretary, read the final vote totals for each of the four districts and upon
favorable motion by the Council indicated that Kevin Roden - District l; Keely Briggs- District 2;
Kathleen Wazny- District 3; and Joey Hawkins - District 4 would be duly elected.
Council Member Hawkins motioned, Council Member Gregory seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Council Member Gregory "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Mayor Watts
"aye ", Council Member Ryan "aye ", Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Roden
"aye ", and Mayor Pro Tem Engelbrecht "aye ". Motion carried unanimously.
B. Oath of Office administered to newly elected Council Members.
Jennifer Walters, City Secretary, administered the oath of office to the newly elected Council
Members - Kevin Roden - District l; Keely Briggs- District 2; Kathleen Wazny- District 3; and
Joey Hawkins- District 4.
C. Election of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Council Member Roden motioned, Council Member Johnson seconded to elect Council Member
Gregory as Mayor Pro Tempore. On roll call vote, Council Member Briggs, Council Member
Gregory "aye ", Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Council
Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Wazny "aye" and Mayor Watts "aye ", ". Motion carried
unanimously.
D. Resolutions of Appreciation for Jim Engelbrecht and John Ryan.
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Mayor Watts read the Resolution of Appreciation for John Ryan.
Mayor Pro Tern Gregory motioned, Council Member Hawkins seconded to approve the
Resolution of Appreciation. On roll call vote, Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tern
Gregory "aye ", Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Council
Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Wazny "aye" and Mayor Watts "aye ". Motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Watts read the Resolution of Appreciation for Jim Engelbrecht.
Council Member Johnson motioned, Mayor Pro Tern Gregory seconded to approve the
Resolution of Appreciation. On roll call vote, Council Member Briggs "aye ", Mayor Pro Tern
Gregory "aye ", Council Member Hawkins "aye ", Council Member Johnson "aye ", Council
Member Roden "aye ", Council Member Wazny "aye" and Mayor Watts "aye ". Motion carried
unanimously.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
CHRIS WATTS
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
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