Public Hearings
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the Zoning request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the city secretary at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Notice of Public Hearings on June 30, 2021 for the following items:
a. The City of Seymour will hold a Public Hearing regarding a proposed, but not constructed, alley way primarily located on Lots 1-2, Block F of the Miller’s Addition & a proposed, but not constructed, alley way extending 20ft to the South on to Lots 3-4, Block F of the Miller’s Addition. Also proposed, but not constructed, 50ft of South River Street, abutting the Western boundary of Lots 1 Block F of the Miller’s Addition & a small parcel of land, recorded at the Baylor County Clerks office in VOL. 358, PG 202, O.P.R.B.C so that the owner of Lots 1-2, Block F, also known as 206 S Arkansas, of the Miller’s Addition may conclude sale of property.
b. The City of Seymour will hold a Public Hearing in regards to making changes to 11.806 (a) Temporary Service and/or Changing of Service Entrance to include a time frame not to exceed 6 months. If continued service is required, applicant can request an extension from the City Administrator.
Notice of Public Hearings on June 17, 2021 for the following items:
a. The City of Seymour to hold a Final Public Hearing regarding Byron Latham requesting a Specific Use Permit, concerning Lot 4, Block 4, of the SD Addition comprised of .09 acres, located at 1003 N. Cedar Street, in Seymour, Texas.
b. The City of Seymour to hold a Public Hearing regarding PINNACLE requesting a Specific Use Permit, concerning Parcel 38329, Lots 3-7, Block 1, of the McCord Addition in Seymour, Texas.
c. The City of Seymour to hold a Public Hearing regarding Loy Studer requesting a Specific Use Permit, concerning Lot 13, Block 18 of the Original Seymour Addition, comprised of .1 acres in Seymour, Texas. Also known as 201 N. East Street.
d. The City of Seymour to hold a Public Hearing regarding Danny Hrncirik requesting a Re-Zone Request, concerning Lots 7-10, Block 30 of the Original Seymour Addition, comprised of .643 acres in Seymour, Texas. Also known as 406 S. Tackitt Street.
Notice of a 1st PUBLIC HEARING on May 20, 2021 concerning a specific use permit request to allow Recreational Vehicles in an R-1
The Seymour City Council will hold a public hearing at 7p.m. on May 20, 2021 at 800 E Morris St, Portwood Pavilion in Seymour Texas 76380. This public hearing is in regards to an application for a Specific Use Permit concerning Lot 4 Block 4 of the S-D Addition comprised of .09 acres, located at 1003 N Cedar Street in Seymour Texas.
Info: The applicant is requesting that the property be allow to be used in an nonconforming manner as it pertains to R-1 for the purpose of a single RV/Camper as a residence.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the Zoning request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the city secretary at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
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Notice of a 2nd PUBLIC HEARING on May 20, 2021 concerning a specific use permit request to allow a nonconforming manner as it pertains to R-1 for the purpose of 4 RV/Camper locations available for rent, and the sale and storage of vehicles, utility trailers, and stock trailers.
The Seymour City Council will hold a public hearing at 7p.m. on May 20, 2021 at 800 E Morris St, Portwood Pavilion in Seymour Texas 76380. This public hearing is in regards to an application for a Specific Use Permit concerning multiple lots that comprise a city block located in S&D Subdivision of Seymour comprised of 1.035 acres, located at 312 W 12th Street in Seymour Texas.
Info: The applicant is requesting that the property be allow to be used in an nonconforming manner as it pertains to R-1 for the purpose of 4 RV/Camper locations available for rent, and the sale and storage of vehicles, utility trailers, and stock trailers.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the Zoning request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the city secretary at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Notice of a 1st PUBLIC HEARING on April 15, 2021 concerning a specific use permit request to allow a nonconforming manner as it pertains to R-1 for the purpose of 4 RV/Camper locations available for rent, and the sale and storage of vehicles, utility trailers, and stock trailers.
The Seymour City Council will hold a public hearing at 7p.m. on April 15, 2021 at 800 E Morris St, Portwood Pavilion in Seymour Texas 76380. This public hearing is in regards to an application for a Specific Use Permit concerning multiple lots that comprise a city block located in S&D Subdivision of Seymour comprised of 1.035 acres, located at 312 W 12th Street in Seymour Texas.
Info: The applicant is requesting that the property be allow to be used in an nonconforming manner as it pertains to R-1 for the purpose of 4 RV/Camper locations available for rent, and the sale and storage of vehicles, utility trailers, and stock trailers.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the Zoning request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the city secretary at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Notice of a 2nd PUBLIC HEARING on April 15, 2021 concerning a specific use permit request to allow a CONTRACTOR’S YARD in an R-1
The Seymour City Council will hold a public hearing at 7p.m. on April 15, 2021 at 800 E Morris St, Portwood Pavilion in Seymour Texas 76380. This public hearing is in regards to an application for a Specific Use Permit concerning Lots 3-4, 3 S and D Subdivision of Seymour comprised of 0.636 acres, located at 1100 N Foley Street in Seymour Texas.
Info: The applicant is requesting that the parking lot be zoned for commercial use as a contractors’ storage yard and the building remain zoned for residential use, for the contractor’s employees. There will be no modifications to the lot or the building. This request is intended to extend for the remainder of 2021.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the Zoning request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the city secretary at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Notice of a 1st PUBLIC HEARING on March 18, 2021 concerning a specific use permit request to allow a CONTRACTOR’S YARD in an R-1
The Seymour City Council will hold a public hearing at 7p.m. on March 18, 2021 at 800 E Morris St, Portwood Pavilion in Seymour Texas 76380. This public hearing is in regards to an application for a Specific Use Permit concerning Lots 3-4, 3 S and D Subdivision of Seymour comprised of 0.636 acres, located at 1100 N Foley Street in Seymour Texas.
Info: The applicant is requesting that the parking lot be zoned for commercial use as a contractors’ storage yard and the building remain zoned for residential use, for the contractor’s employees. There will be no modifications to the lot or the building. This request is intended to extend for the remainder of 2021.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the Zoning request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the city secretary at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Notice of a 2nd PUBLIC HEARING on March 18, 2021 concerning a specific use permit request to allow Recreational Vehicles in an R-1
The Seymour City Council will hold a public hearing at 7p.m. on March 18, 2021, at the Portwood Pavilion, 800 E Morris St, Seymour Texas 76380. This public hearing is in regards to an application for a Specific Use permit Lots 1 – 3, Block 14 of the McLain Addition comprised of .6 acres, located at 610 N Browning Street in Seymour .
Info: The property is currently zone R-1 residential and the applicant is requesting a specific use permit to allow commercial RV spots to be allowed on an as needed basis.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the Zoning request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the city secretary at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Notice of a 1st PUBLIC HEARING on February 18, 2021 concerning a specific use permit request to allow Recreational Vehicles in an R-1
The Seymour City Council will hold a public hearing at 7p.m. on February 18, 2021, at the Portwood Pavilion, 800 E Morris St, Seymour Texas 76380. This public hearing is in regards to an application for a Specific Use permit Lots 1 – 3, Block 14 of the McLain Addition comprised of .6 acres, located at 610 N Browning Street in Seymour .
Info: The property is currently zone R-1 residential and the applicant is requesting a specific use permit to allow commercial RV spots to be allowed on an as needed basis.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the Zoning request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the city secretary at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Notice of a PUBLIC HEARING on February 18, 2021 concerning updates to Chapters 1-5 of the City Ordinances
The City of Seymour will hold a 2ND and Final Public Hearing regarding Ordinances for the City of Seymour as follows: Chapter 1- General Provisions, Chapter 2- Animal Control, Chapter 3 – Building and Construction, Chapter 4- Business and Commerce and Chapter 5- Fire Protection. These ordinances were tabled at the January 21, 2021, meeting. A Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m., at the Portwood Art & Civic Center, 800 E. Morris, in Seymour Texas, on February 18, 2021.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss these public hearings for information. Written comments may be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. You may also fill out a Public Comment Form before the meeting. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least 48 hours before the hearing.
Notice of PUBLIC HEARING on January 21, 2021 concerning Seymour Transfer Station hours
The City of Seymour will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., on January 21, 2021 at 800 E. Morris Street, Seymour Texas at the Portwood Art & Civic Center. This public hearing is regarding the City of Seymour Transfer Station hours and guidelines from TCEQ.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss this public hearing information. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380 or fill out a public comment form before the meeting. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Notice of Second & Final PUBLIC HEARING on January 21, 2021 concerning the electrical rate for the City of Seymour
The City Council of the City of Seymour, Texas will hold their Second and Final Hearing concerning the new proposed City of Seymour Electric Rates as presented to the City Council by Schneider Engineering. This Public Hearing will be held during the Regular City Council Meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., at 800 E. Morris Street, Portwood Art & Civic Center.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting.
The City of Seymour attempts to make its meetings accessible to all its citizens. If you have need of auxiliary aids, please notify the ADA Coordinator, City Secretary Conchita Torrez at 889-3148 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING on January 17, 2021 concerning ordinance chapters 1-5
Due to ordinances of the City of Seymour that were tabled at the December 17, 2020, Regular City Council Meeting, there will be a public hearing on January 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., at the Portwood Art and Civic Center, 800 E. Morris Street, Seymour, Texas. This public hearing is regarding to the following ordinances that will be passed after the second public hearing is held and the approval of City Council:
Chapter 1- General Provisions
Chapter 2- Animal Control
Chapter 3- Building & Construction
Chapter 4- Business & Commerce
Chapter 5- Fire Protection
Concerned citizens are encouraged to attend. For more information on this public hearing, contact Economic Development Director Lauren Bush by telephone at (940)889-3148 or in person at City Hall, 301 N. Washington Street, Seymour, Texas.
This notice is duly published and posted prior to the public hearing as required by law. The City of Seymour attempts to make its meetings accessible to all of its citizens. If you have need of auxiliary aids, please notify the ADA Coordinator, City Secretary Conchita Torrez at 940-889-3148 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING on January 6, 2021 concerning electrical rates
The City Council of the City of Seymour, Texas will hold their First Public Hearing concerning the new proposed City of Seymour Electric Rates as presented to the City Council by Schneider Engineering. This Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at 800 E. Morris Street, Portwood Pavilion.
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
The City of Seymour attempts to make its meetings accessible to all its citizens. If you have need of auxiliary aids, please notify the ADA Coordinator, City Secretary Conchita Torrez at 889-3148 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING on December 17, 2020 concerning the City of Seymour Transfer Station Hours
The City of Seymour will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., on December 17, 2020, at the City Hall Auditorium, 301 N. Washington Street, Seymour Texas. This public hearing is regarding the City of Seymour Transfer Station hours.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss this public hearing information. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380 or fill out a public comment form before the meeting. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING on November 19, 2020 concerning the specific use permit requested for the purpose of placing a manufactured home at 609 S Donald St.
The Seymour City Council will hold a public hearing at 7p.m. on November 19, 2020 at 301 N Washington Street, City Hall Auditorium, Seymour Texas 76380. This public hearing is in regards to an application for 609 S Donald, Subdivision of Miller 2nd Addition, Lot4 Block 5, comprised of .482 acres, located at in Seymour Texas.
“This is a request for a specific use permit to allow the property to have a multi section manufactured home placed in the middle of the property and positioned and designed as a resident. The said manufactured home will be rocked or bricked skirted (at minimum) and landscaped and include porches on the front and back of said house. Other general considerations for the property are, there will be concrete drives, fenced, and will greatly improve the lot in general.”
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the Zoning request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the city secretary at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Notice of PUBLIC HEARING on November 19, 2020 concerning chapters 1 thru 5 of the City of Seymour ordinances
The Seymour City Council will hold a public hearing at 7p.m. on November 19, 2020 at 301 N Washington Street, City Hall Auditorium, Seymour Texas 76380. This public hearing is in regards to changes in Ordinance Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 for the city of Seymour Texas.
Changes to these ordinances can be reviewed by requesting a copy from Lauren Bush, Planning & Zoning Administrator, through email at lbush@cityofseymour.org or you may request a physical copy that can be reviewed in house. Physical Copies can be reviewed in house for free or you may request a personal copy, however copier rates will apply.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the Ordinances and their proposed changes. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the city secretary at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Notice of PUBLIC HEARING regarding the Infrastructure Fee, October 1st, 2020
CITY OF SEYMOUR
The City of Seymour will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., on October 1, 2020, at a Special Called City Council Meeting, 301 N. Washington Street, at the City Hall Auditorium, in Seymour, Texas, 76380. This public hearing is regarding an Infrastructure Fee with the City of Seymour.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss this public hearing information. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380 or fill out a public comment form before the meeting. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Notice of PUBLIC HEARING regarding the closing of alleyway at 705 Starlight, September 17, 2020
CITY OF SEYMOUR
The City of Seymour will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at the City Hall Auditorium, 301 N. Washington Street, in Seymour, Texas 76380.
This public hearing is in regards to closing alley South of 705 Starlight Drive, also described as Lot 2, Block 8, Plants Addition in Seymour Texas. This request is being made by owner Debbie Boyd Archer.
Notice of PUBLIC HEARING for a Specific Use Permit located at 600 S East St, September 17, 2020
The Seymour City Council will hold a public hearing at 7p.m. on September 17th, 2019, at 301 N Washington Street, City Hall Auditorium, Seymour Texas 76380. This public hearing is in regards to an application for Zoning Specific Use permit request concerning Subdivision of Lot 12, Block G, of the Reiman 2nd Addition comprised of .161 acres, located at 600 S East Street in Seymour Texas.
Specific Use Permits includes permission for a recreational vehicle to be used as a temporary residence on an R-1 zoned lot, not to exceed 36 months past the date of City Council approval.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the Zoning request. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the city secretary at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Notice of Public Hearing for the City of Seymour – Proposed Budget 2020-2021
The City Council of the City of Seymour, Texas will hold a Public Hearing concerning the proposed 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget at 7:00 p.m. on September 17, 2020 in the City Hall Seymour Auditorium, located at 301 N. Washington Street.
The public is invited to attend this meeting.
This notice is duly published and posted at least 15 days prior to the public hearing as required by law.
The City of Seymour attempts to make its meetings accessible to all its citizens. If you have need of auxiliary aids, please notify the ADA Coordinator, City Secretary Conchita Torrez at 889-3148 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Notice of Public Hearing
Tax Rate
City of Seymour
The City Council of the City of Seymour, Texas will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., September 1, 2020, at the City Hall, Conference Room, 301 N. Washington Street, Seymour Texas.
This hearing concerns the proposed tax rate of 0.50141 that the City of Seymour City Council is considering.
The Effective Tax Rate for 2020-2021 Fiscal Year is 0.46419
Roll Back Tax Rate is 0.48051.
This notice is duly posted and published prior to the public hearing.
Public Hearing for the City of Seymour – Ordinance Changes
The City of Seymour City Council will hold a public hearing at 7:00pm, on July 16, 2020, at 301 N Washington Street, City Hall Auditorium, Seymour, Texas 76380.
This public hearing is in regards to additions and subtractions to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 3: Building & Construction and Article 5: Fire Protection of the City of Seymour Code of Ordinances.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss the ordinance changes. Written comments may also be submitted to the City of Seymour at P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with the city secretary at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Public Hearing for the City of Seymour – 2¢ Rate Increase
The City of Seymour will hold a Second and Final Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at City Hall Auditorium, 301 N. Washington Street, in Seymour, Texas 76380.
This public hearing is regarding the raising of the electric rate back up by 2cents, or leaving as is, provided by the City of Seymour.
Citizens are encouraged to submit their written comments to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Public Hearing for City of Seymour – 2¢ Rate Increase
The City of Seymour will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at City Hall Auditorium, 301 N. Washington Street, in Seymour, Texas 76380.
This public hearing is in regards to consider raising the electric rate back up by 2cents, or leaving as is, provided by the City of Seymour.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss this rate change. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Public Hearing for City of Seymour – LED Lights
The City of Seymour will hold a Final Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., on April 23, 2020, at City Hall Auditorium, 301 N. Washington Street, in Seymour, Texas.
This public hearing is in regards to the re-placement of a Solar LED Yellow Flashing Beacon Light, to be placed and located on Pecan and Cedar Street. One flashing light already exists on McLain and Cedar Street and will remain as is.
Citizens are encouraged to attend and discuss this ordinance during the public hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with a disability or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
Public Hearing for City of Seymour – Street Closures
The City of Seymour will hold a Final Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., on April 23, 2020, at City Hall Auditorium, 301 N. Washington Street, in Seymour, Texas, 76380. This public hearing is in regards to a request from Jeff Groves, doing business for Gregg Miller, to close streets on Bantau, Clements and Oregon Street.
This is a description of an 11.6 acre tract including interior unopened streets: all of Blocks 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, McLain Addition to the City of Seymour, Baylor County, Texas; except;
all of Block 30 lying west of the thread of Seymour Creek;
all of Block 32 lying east of the alley, and the northwest quarter
with the east half of adjoining Clements Street;
the south 100 feet of Block 33;
the south 100 feet of the east 150 feet of Block 34;
the south 100 feet of the west 75 feet of Block 35.
Citizens are encouraged to attend and discuss the closing of street (s) requests. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
MAYORAL DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER
March 20, 2020 – Amended
City of Seymour, Texas
MAYORAL DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER
DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, a novel corona virus, now designated SARS-COV2, which causes the disease COVID-19, has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization; and
WHEREAS, the symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild to severe illness and cause further complications including death; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 virus mainly spreads between people who are in close contact with one another through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes; and
WHEREAS, on March 13,2020, the Governor of the State of Texas issued a proclamation certifying that COVID-19 poses an imminent threat of disaster in the state and declaring a state of disaster for all counties in Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seymour, Texas, is taking extraordinary measures to prevent the spread of this potentially devastating disease in our community; and
WHEREAS, said state of disaster requires that certain emergency protective measures be taken pursuant to the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 relating to Emergency Management and Public Health, pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code.
WHEREAS, the President’ s Coronavirus Guidelines for America, as promulgated by President Donald J. Trump and the CDC on March 16, 2020, call upon Americans to slow the spread of COVID-19 by avoiding social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people, using drive-thru, pickup, or delivery options at restaurants and bars, and avoiding visitation at nursing homes, among other steps.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SEYMOUR, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That a local state of disaster for public health emergency is hereby declared for the City of Seymour, Texas, pursuant to Section 418.108 (a) of the Texas Local Government Code.
SECTION 2. That pursuant to Section 418.108 (b) of the Texas Government Code the state of disaster for public health emergency shall continue for a period of not more than seven (7) days from the date of this declaration, unless continued or renewed by the City Council of the City of Seymour, Texas.
SECTION 3. That pursuant to Section 418.108 ( c) of the Texas Government Code this declaration of a local state of disaster for public health emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City Secretary.
SECTION 4. That pursuant to Section 418.108 (d) of the Texas Government Code, this declaration of a local state of disaster activates the City of Seymour, Texas, emergency management plan, and authorizes the furnishing of aid assistance under the declaration.
SECTION 5. That this declaration authorizes the City to take any actions necessary to promote health and suppress the virus, including the quarantine of persons and occupied structures, examining and regulating hospitals, regulating ingress and egress from the City, regulating ingress and egress to occupied structures, establishment of quarantine stations, emergency hospitals, and other hospitals, and insuring compliance for those who do not comply with the City’s rules, pursuant to Section 122.006 of the Health and Safety Code.
SECTION 6. That this declaration hereby limits the size of gatherings to not more than 10 people and mandates the cancellation of all such gatherings until further notice. A “gathering” refers generally to a scheduled event or common endeavor where not more than 10 people are presented in a confined space, room, or area.
SECTION 7. In accordance with the Texas Government Code §418.173, a person who knowingly or intentionally violates this declaration commits an offense, punishable by a fine up to $1,000.00 or confinement in jail for a term that does not exceed 180 days.
SECTION 8. That this declaration shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
DECLARED this 20th, day of March, 2020.
Jon Hrncirik, Mayor
City of Seymour
ATTEST:
Conchita Torrez, City Secretary
March 19, 2020 – Mayoral Declaration
(see above amendments)
DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, a novel corona virus, now designated SARS-COV2, which causes the disease COVID-19, has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization; and
WHEREAS, the symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild to severe illness and cause further complications including death; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 virus mainly spreads between people who are in close contact with one another through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes; and
WHEREAS, on March 13,2020, the Governor of the State of Texas issued a proclamation certifying that COVID-19 poses an imminent threat of disaster in the state and declaring a state of disaster for all counties in Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seymour, Texas, is taking extraordinary measures to prevent the spread of this potentially devastating disease in our community; and
WHEREAS, said state of disaster requires that certain emergency protective measures be taken pursuant to the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 relating to Emergency Management and Public Health, pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code.
WHEREAS, all restaurants and bars will have a maximum capacity of no more than 25 customers at any one time.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SEYMOUR, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That a local state of disaster for public health emergency is hereby declared for the City of Seymour, Texas, pursuant to Section 418.108 (a) of the Texas Local Government Code.
SECTION 2. That pursuant to Section 418.108 (b) of the Texas Government Code the state of disaster for public health emergency shall continue for a period of not more than seven (7) days from the date of this declaration, unless continued or renewed by the City Council of the City of Seymour, Texas.
SECTION 3. That pursuant to Section 418.108 ( c) of the Texas Government Code this declaration of a local state of disaster for public health emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City Secretary.
SECTION 4. That pursuant to Section 418.108 (d) of the Texas Government Code, this declaration of a local state of disaster activates the City of Seymour, Texas, emergency management plan, and authorizes the furnishing of aid assistance under the declaration.
SECTION 5. That this declaration authorizes the City to take any actions necessary to promote health and suppress the virus, including the quarantine of persons and occupied structures, examining and regulating hospitals, regulating ingress and egress from the City, regulating ingress and egress to occupied structures, establishment of quarantine stations, emergency hospitals, and other hospitals, and insuring compliance for those who do not comply with the City’s rules, pursuant to Section 122.006 of the Health and Safety Code.
SECTION 6. That this declaration hereby limits the size of gatherings to not more than 50 people and mandates the cancellation of all such gatherings until further notice. A “gathering” refers generally to a scheduled event or common endeavor where 50 persons are presented in a confined space, room, or area.
SECTION 7. In accordance with the Texas Government Code §418.173, a person who knowingly or intentionally violates this declaration commits an offense, punishable by a fine up to $1,000.00 or confinement in jail for a term that does not exceed 180 days.
SECTION 8. That this declaration shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
DECLARED this18th, day of March, 2020.
Jon Hrncirik, Mayor
City of Seymour
ATTEST:
Conchita Torrez, City Secretary
March 19, 2020 – in regards to the re-placement of a Solar LED Yellow Flashing Beacon Light, to be placed and located on Pecan and Cedar Street.
The City of Seymour will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., on March 19, 2020, at City Hall, Conference Room, 301 N. Washington Street, in Seymour, Texas.
This public hearing is in regards to the re-placement of a Solar LED Yellow Flashing Beacon Light, to be placed and located on Pecan and Cedar Street. One flashing light already exists on McLain and Cedar Street and will remain as is.
Citizens are encouraged to attend and discuss this ordinance during the public hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with a disability or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
March 19, 2020 – in regards to a request from Jeff Groves, doing business for Gregg Miller, to close streets on Bantau, Clements and Oregon Street.
The City of Seymour will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., on March 19, at City Hall, Conference Room, 301 N. Washington Street, in Seymour, Texas, 76380. This public hearing is in regards to a request from Jeff Groves, doing business for Gregg Miller, to close streets on Bantau, Clements and Oregon Street.
This is a description of an 11.6 acre tract including interior unopened streets: all of Blocks 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, McLain Addition to the City of Seymour, Baylor County, Texas; except;
all of Block 30 lying west of the thread of Seymour Creek;
all of Block 32 lying east of the alley, and the northwest quarter
with the east half of adjoining Clements Street;
the south 100 feet of Block 33;
the south 100 feet of the east 150 feet of Block 34;
the south 100 feet of the west 75 feet of Block 35.
Citizens are encouraged to attend and discuss the closing of street (s) requests. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
March 19, 2020 – in regards to consider raising the electric rate back up by 2cents, or leaving as is, provided by the City of Seymour.
The City of Seymour will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at City Hall, Conference Room, 301 N. Washington Street, in Seymour, Texas 76380.
This public hearing is in regards to consider raising the electric rate back up by 2cents, or leaving as is, provided by the City of Seymour.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss this rate change. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
November 21, 2019 – in regards to the placement of Two Solar LED Yellow Flashing Beacon Lights, to be located on Nevada and Cedar Street and Morris and Cedar Street.
The City of Seymour will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., on November 21, 2019, at the Portwood Arts & Civic Center, at 800 E. Morris Street, in Seymour, Texas.
This public hearing is in regards to the placement of Two Solar LED Yellow Flashing Beacon Lights, to be located on Nevada and Cedar Street and Morris and Cedar Street.
Citizens are encouraged to attend and discuss this ordinance during the public hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with a disability or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
October 17, 2019 – in regards to the placement of stop signs on two locations: Nevada and Cedar Street, North and South, and Morris and Cedar Street, North and South.
The City of Seymour will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., on October 17, 2019, at the Portwood Arts & Civic Center, at
800 E. Morris Street, in Seymour, Texas, 76380.
This public hearing is in regards to the placement of stop signs on two locations: Nevada and Cedar Street, North and South, and Morris and Cedar Street, North and South.
Citizens are encouraged to attend and discuss this ordinance during the public hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with a disability or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
September 19, 2019 – in regards to an ordinance of the city council, granting Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc., an Electric Power Franchise, to use the present and future streets, alleys, highways, public utility easements, public ways and other public property right-of-ways.
The City of Seymour will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 800 E. Morris Street, at the Portwood Art & Civic Center, in Seymour, Texas, 76380. This public hearing is in regards to an ordinance of the city council, granting Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc., an Electric Power Franchise, to use the present and future streets, alleys, highways, public utility easements, public ways and other public property right-of-ways.
Citizens are encouraged to attend and discuss this matter. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
September 19, 2019 – in regards to an ordinance of the city council to add Section 11.810, electric service switchover to the code of ordinances
The City of Seymour will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 800 E. Morris Street, at the Portwood Art & Civic Center, in Seymour, Texas, 76380. This public hearing is in regards to an ordinance of the city council to add Section 11.810, electric service switchover to the code of ordinances, of the City of Seymour.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss this matter. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
July 15th, 2019 – 2nd PUBLIC HEARING – in regards to lowering the electric rates, provided by the City of Seymour.
The City of Seymour will hold their Second and Final Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, July 15, 2019, at 800 E. Morris Street, at the Portwood Pavilion, in Seymour, Texas, 76380.
This public hearing is in regards to lowering the electric rates, provided by the City of Seymour.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss this rate change. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
July 5, 2019 – 1st PUBLIC HEARING – in regards to lowering the electric rates, provided by the City of Seymour.
The City of Seymour will hold the First Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m., on Friday, July 5, 2019, at 800 E. Morris Street, at the Portwood Pavilion, in Seymour, Texas, 76380. This public hearing is in regards to lowering the electric rates, provided by the City of Seymour.
Citizens are encouraged to attend to discuss this rate change. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.
August 23, 2018 – PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGN ON THE CORNER OF N. CEDAR STREET & 11TH STREET
The City of Seymour will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., on August 23, 2018, at 800 E. Morris Street, Portwood Arts & Civic Center, Seymour, Texas, 76380. This public hearing regards the placement of a Stop Sign on the corner of N. Cedar Street and 11th Street. This will control the flow of traffic Eastbound.
Citizens are encouraged to attend and discuss this change. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Secretary, P.O. Box 31, Seymour, Texas 76380. Persons with disabilities or others requiring auxiliary aids or services to participate in this hearing should make arrangements with City Secretary Conchita Torrez, at 940-889-3148 at least two days before the hearing.