April 17, 2025 – City Council Meeting Minutes

May 16, 2025

City of Seymour City Council
Meeting Minutes

A Regular City Council Meeting, to be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at the Seymour City Hall, 301 N Washington, Seymour, Texas 76380. All notices have been duly posted in accordance and conformance with the Government Code of the State of Texas, Section 551.072 (c.) The City of Seymour attempts to make its meetings accessible to all its citizens. If you have need of auxiliary aids, please notify the City Secretary, at (940) 889-3148, at least 48 hours in advance. The agenda is also posted on the city’s website at www.cityofseymour.org, with the following agenda to be considered:

OPEN MEETING -7pm

• Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Mark McCord.
o In attendance: Councilman Billy Henrick, Councilman Lan Winn, Councilman Debbie Gillispie, Mayor Mark McCord, City Administrator Jeff Brasher, City Secretary Lauren Bush, Mary Jane & Mike Knezek, Rusty Stafford, Aldo Hopkins, Mike & Jeanie Greenway, Sherrif Darcy White
o Absent: Councilman Skyler Henricks & Councilman Monty Glass
• Prayer by Mayor Mark McCord
• Announcements by Mayor Mark McCord and/or MPT Monty Glass
o Clean up week is continuing
• City Administrator Dr. Jeff Brasher recognizes Employee(s)/Department/Citizens – None

CITIZEN COMMENTS
• Mike Greenway – Wants council to address speeding in the Plainview Addition with speed bumps (tall ones if possible) or signs that say Kids At Play, Grakals in the neighbors tree causing issues – would like to shoot them to scare them off, and there are missing street signs create difficulty getting around town.
• Sherrif Darcy White – Offered information pertaining to the recent developments concerning dispatch employee pay. Effective May 1st, the county has agreed to pay $18-$20/hr.

PRESENTATION(S)

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
• Personnel Report & Salt Fork Membership
• Police Department Report
• Financial Report
• Dilapidated Properties Report

PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. Concerning dilapidated structure at 803 N Murrie
    Mike & Mary Jane spoke on this property and request a postponement of activity so that notifications can be done differently.
  2. Concerning dilapidated structure at 301 S May
  3. Concerning dilapidated structure at 711 N Tackitt
  4. Concerning dilapidated structure at 311 N Stratton
  5. Concerning dilapidated structure at 402 E Reiman
  6. Concerning dilapidated structure at 407 E Reiman
  7. Concerning dilapidated structure at 207 N Bantau
  8. Concerning dilapidated structure at 401 E Reiman
    Aldo Hopkins spoke on this property and told the council that improvements had been made today and would continued to be made with his intention to make this address his permanent residence.
  9. Concerning dilapidated structure at 209 N Tackitt
  10. Concerning Ordinance 2025-04 Updating the City of Seymour Zoning Ordinance to include Specific Use Permit request for Gaming Halls, adding set back calculation language to Section 5 for clarity, and allowing for mixed use residential in a commercial district with Specific Use Permit
    Lauren Bush explained the multiple changes the ordinance would apply. (1) making all Gaming Halls require a specific use permit, (2) duplicating the current setback language into Section 5 so that it was easier to locate, and (3) allowing single family residence in a
    B-1 or B-2 by Specific Use Permit

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approval of the March 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
  2. Approval of the City of Seymour Accounts Payable Bills for the month of
    March 2025.
  3. Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report
    Motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda as presented by Lan Winn, 2nd by Billy Henricks. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.

ACTION ITEMS

  1. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 803 N Murrie, historically addressed as 807 N Murrie
    Lauren Bush addressed council clarifying that notification by certified mail could not be confirmed due to a lack of receipt in the folder. Also clarified that the address listed in the public hearing was acquired from the tax office and that the specific house at 807 N Murrie is no longer surveyed as a stand alone lot, it combined with 803 N Murrie and that is why the publication was made like it was. There was no record of utility for 807 N Murrie either for better clarification. Lauren Bush’s suggestion was to table the item and resend the notifications per the owners request. Motion to table this item and reissue the notices made by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Debbie Gillispie. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 301 S May
    Due to a possible notification issue, the item was suggested by Lauren Bush to be tabled so that the owner could be renotified again by certified mail. Motion to table the item was made by Debbie Gillispie , 2nd by Billy Henricks. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 711 N Tackitt
    Lauren Bush addressed council and explained that the property owner had come to her office and agreed to conveyance of the property to the City of Seymour after July 1st, 2025. Motion to accept conveyance of 711 N Tackitt was made by Lan Winn, 2nd Debbie Gillispie. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  4. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 311 N Stratton
    Due to a possible notification issue, the item was suggested by Lauren Bush to be tabled so that the owner could be renotified again by certified mail. Motion to table the item was made by Lan Winn , 2nd by Billy Henricks. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 402 E Reiman
    Lauren Bush addresses council explaining that the property is being torn down by the property owner. Suggestion was No Action. No Action was taken.
  6. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 407 E Reiman
    Lauren Bush addresses council explaining that the property is being torn down by the property owner. Suggestion was No Action. No Action was taken.
  7. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 207 N Bantau
    Lauren Bush addressed council and explained that the property owner had contacted her via phone and agreed to conveyance of the property to the City of Seymour as soon as possible. Motion to accept conveyance of 207 N Bantau was made by Billy Henricks, 2nd Lan Winn. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  8. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 401 E Reiman
    Discussion was had that the property owner was in process of remediation. Motion to allow 90 for full remediation was made by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Lan Winn. Vote 3-0, Motion passes.
  9. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 209 N Tackitt
    Lauren Bush apologized that this address is incorrect, but it is listed correctly on item #23. Suggestion was No Action. No Action was taken.
  10. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 208 N Tackitt. Public hearing for this property was held last month.
    Lauren Bush notified the council that the property owner had reached out by email and would like to convey the property to the City. Motion to accept conveyance of 208 N Tackitt made by Debbie Gillispie, 2nd by Lan Winn. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  11. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning nonconforming property concerning zoning, using unpermitted Recreational Vehicles as residences in an R-1, located at 401 E Pecan.
    The property owner addressed council that 2 of the RVs are gone and that she was awaiting an apartment in Waco then she would be moving leaving the entire property cleaned and into compliance. Motion to extend the property owner 60 days for compliance made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Billy Henricks. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  12. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning Gaming Rooms inside the city limits
    Motion to have Lauren Bush update the zoning ordinance to ensure clarity that we do no allow gaming rooms with 8-liners made by Billy Henricks, 2nd Lan Winn. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  13. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action Concerning Ordinance 2025-04 Updating the City of Seymour Zoning Ordinance to include Specific Use Permit request for Gaming Halls, adding set back calculation language to Section 5 for clarity, and allowing for mixed use residential in a commercial district with Specific Use Permit
    No Action
  14. Discuss, Consider and Take Action regarding BIDS RECEIVED concerning 602 S Washington Street
    2 Bids were received. One from Clayton Miller for $200 and from Penman’s for $2,500. The minimum bid of $5,700 was set, but Dr. Brasher suggested that the council accept the Bid from Penman’s for $2,500. Mayor Mark McCord posed to the council to rebid it without a minimum bid. Concern from the council was discussed that we might not get as good as bids as these the second time around. Motion to accept the bid from Penman’s for $2,500 was made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Billy Henricks. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  15. Discuss, Consider and Take Action regarding BIDS RECEIVED concerning Seymour Speedway Skate Park for concrete and accessories
    The bids received were as follows:
1 Concept Construction $45,000
2 Lloyd Construction $54,000
3 OPW Commercial Services $44,700
4 Wilson Contracting $53,287.50

Motion to accept the bid from Concept Construction for $45,000.00 made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Debbie Gillispie. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.

  1. Discuss, Consider and Take Action regarding BIDS RECEIVED concerning the daily maintenance of the future brush pile located at Seymour Transfer Station
    Motion to table by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Debbie Gillispie. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Easement requests from Brent Sosolik concerning Lots 1 through 6 and Lots 19 through 24 in Block 3 in the Original Town of Seymour, AKA 201 S Main.
    Motion to table by Lan Winn, 2nd by Billy Henricks. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on city owned property at 11th Street, also known as Lot 0, Block 1, Subdivision Stevens which is a 60ft by 140ft strip of land that is the undeveloped extension of westbound 11th Street. The property has been asked to be open for bid to be purchased. Request made by land owner to the South, Sarah Curiel.
    Motion to table until clarification from the Abstract office can be received made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Billy Henricks. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  4. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to approve or deny Hotel Occupancy Board Members, as required by ordinance 2023-01 on a biannual basis.
    New board members suggested to council are Meri Beth Miller, Bill Brown, Debbie Gillispie, and Lynn Smith. This is in efforts to follow the Hot Board policy. Motion made by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Lan Winn. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on submitted Seymour ISD Subdivision Plat.
    Motion to approve the plat as submitted by Debbie Gillispie, 2nd by Billy Henricks. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  6. Discuss, consider, and take action concerning approval for the contracting of Mr. Bragiel with Avenu Insights & Analytics for the purpose of auditing hotel entities.
    Dr. Brasher explained that the expenditure would come out of City funds, reimbursed by the HOT Board, for the purpose of auditing La Siesta and the Sagamar Inn this year, and another 2 motels in the next year. Motion to approve the expenditure to begin hotel auditing practices through Avenu Insights for no more than $5,000 by Debbie Gillispie, 2nd by Billy Henricks. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.
  7. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to approve new Garbage and Transfer Station rates, effective June 2026.

New Residential & Commercial Trash Pricing

        Current Future      Increase

2024-2025 2025-2026
Residential
Residential Cart $33.88 $34.96 $1.08
Extra Cart $9.00 $10.00 $1.00

Commercial
Commercial Cart $35.39 $37.54 $2.15
3 Yard (1)x Week $84.51 $87.06 $2.55
3 Yard (2)x Week $145.28 $147.80 $2.52
6 Yard (1)x Week $120.97 $124.00 $3.03
6 Yard (2)x Week $224.29 $227.49 $3.20

Motion to approve the new garbage rates for June 2025 by ordinance (at next meeting due to required public hearing postings) made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Billy Henricks. Vote 3-0. Motion passes.

EXECUTIVE SESSION – Executive Session was not entered into

  1. An Executive Session, closed to the public and pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code under § 551.071, Consultation with attorneys regarding Special Utility District Baylor Water.
  2. An Executive Session, closed to the public and pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code, under §551. 071: An agenda item that requires consultation with City Attorney.

ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSION

  1. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding Personnel: Chief of Police
    No Action
  2. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding: Consultation with attorneys regarding Special Utility District Baylor Water.
    No Action
  3. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding: Consultation with City of Seymour Attorney
    No Action

ADJOURN – Motion to adjourn made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Debbie Gillispie. Vote 3-0. Motion passes. Meeting closes at 8:38pm

Meeting minutes passed and approved on this the 15th day of May, 2025.

Mayor Mark McCord

Attest:

City Secretary Lauren Bush