August 11, 2025 – Special Called Meeting Minutes
Nov 7, 2025
CITY OF SEYMOUR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
A Special Called Meeting of City Council was held on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., 301 N. Washington Street, City Hall Conference Room, Seymour, Texas 76380. All notices were duly posted in accordance and conformance with the Government Code of the State of Texas, Section 551.002 (c). The following agenda was considered:
Call to Order & Roll Call by Mayor Mark McCord – 6:00pm
- Budget Workshop for Fiscal year 2025-2026
Attendance: Councilmen Lan Winn, Billy Henricks, Debbie Gillispie, Nancy Townley, Mayor Mark McCord, City Administrator Jeff Brasher, City Secretary Lauren Bush, HR John Davis
Dr. Brasher opened with a review of the Proposed Tax Rate options and comparisons from last year to this year’s revenues. Lauren Bush gave a review of the grants received this current fiscal year and encouraged suggestions for the next fiscal year and the various grant options, including their matches if any. The City’s Debt Services were reviewed again to discuss options to pay off debt more quickly. Also discussed was 2% raises for employees and Fund 2 Revenue streams. General budgetary discussion was had and direction given to reduce the number of full time employees at the Salt Fork Recreational Complex from 3 to 2.
Motion to Adjourn made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Billy Henricks. Vote 4-0. Motion passed.
Adjourned at 8:22pm
Minutes passed and approved August 21, 2025
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Mayor Mark McCord
Attest:
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City Secretary, Lauren Bush