August 21, 2025 – City Council Meeting Minutes

Nov 7, 2025

City of Seymour City Council

Meeting Minutes August 21, 2025

A City Council Meeting, to be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, with EXECUTIVE SESSION beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room & REGUALR MEETING beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Seymour City Hall, 301 N Washington St, 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 a 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:

6PM – EXECUTIVE SESSION – No Session Conducted

  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.

7PM – OPEN REGULAR MEETING – Began at 7:00pm

  • Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Mark McCord.
  • In Attendance, Councilmen:  Skyler Henricks, Billy Henricks, Debbie Gillispie, Lan Winn, and Mayor Mark McCord.
    • Absent Councilman:  Nancy Townley
  • In Attendance, Staff:  Dr. Jeff Brasher, Lauren Bush, Ronnie Kolacek, Kenny Davis, David Mailhos, Justin Jones, Bryce Sawyer
  • Public Attendance:  Robert & Rebecca Golding, Paula Kisinger, Darcy White, Jason Strobel, Rob Barthen, Tyler Franklin
  • Prayer by Mark McCord
  • Announcements by Mayor Mark McCord and/or MPT Billy Henricks
  • Atmos contractors are in town and advise community members to be aware

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Jason Strobel – Concerning the fence damaged at the Airport , Mr. Strobel has cattle and the fence being down has required him to move cattle off the place as of the 1st of August.  Wanting to resolve the issue since it has been 110 days.  Debris out in the pasture is causing issues as well.

Darcy White – Gave compliments to the pool staff and Manager Leonard Estraca.  Requested that a vacuum be purchased for the pool for next year.

PRESENTATION(S)

Street Department receives Iron Asphalt Award
Department Head:  Ronnie Kolacek
Team Members Present: Kenny Davis, & David Mailhos
Members not present:  Shaun Teel & Josiah Bush

Ronnie Kolacke thanked administration for providing the resources that the department needs and recognized his team as being great workers with initiative and good problem-solving skills.  He also gave a brief overview of current projects underway.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS

  1. PG 3-13  Administrative Report
  2. PG 15-18  Police Department Report
  3. PG 19-20  Financial Report
  4. PG 21-22  2025-2026 Council Budget Review
  5. NO PG  TML Finance Bootcamp Update
  6. PG 23-24  Dilapidated Property Report

PUBLIC HEARINGS – None

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. PG 25-29  Approval of the [July 17, 2025] Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, [July 21, 2025] Budget Workshop Minutes, and [August 11, 2025] Budget Workshop Minutes
  2. PG 30-42  Approval of the City of Seymour Accounts Payable Bills for the month of July 2025.
  3. PG 43  Approval of Fall Clean Up Week October 6th thru 12th
  4. PG 44-48  Approval of Ordinance 2025-09 for the RRM Rate Review Agreement for Atmos Energy
  5. PG 49  Approval of moving Spring Fling Car Show to 2nd weekend in May, allowing for all originally approved streets to be closed.
  6. PG 50  Approval to open up for bids on 402 E Morris, lot with garage
  7. PG 51-55  Approval of Façade Grant application made by Super Stop
  8. PG 56-67  Approval of Façade Grant application made by Seymour Helping Hands              

Motion to Approve consent agenda as present made by

ACTION ITEMS

  1. PG 68  Discuss and take action to review and approve the Proposed Tax Rate

Motion to approve the proposed tax rate as the Voter Approval Rate of 0.41175 made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Billy Henricks.  Vote 4-0.  Motion passes.

  1. PG 69  Discuss, Consider and Take Action concerning the status and future use of the Putt-Putt Shed located near the Chamber of Commerce office.
    Motion to tear down and remove the putt-putt shed was made by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Debbie Gillispie.  Vote 4-0.  Motion passes.

  2. NO PG  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning bids received for roof replacements located at City Hall, Police Department, and Fire Hall.
    Motion to review next month with local bids collected made by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Lan Winn.  Vote 4-0.  Motion passes.

  3. PG 70  Discuss, consider, and adopt resolution designating a disaster recovery management service provider to complete application and project implementation for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance  (PA)/Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) funding administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Texas Division of Emergency Management and/or Texas Water Development Board
    Motion to Approve Resolution 1589 hiring GrantWorks as the disaster recovery management service provider made by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Debbie Gillispie.  Vote 4-0.  Motion passes.

  4. PG 71  Discuss, consider, and select Engineering/Architectural by resolution service provider(s) to complete application and project implementation for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance  (PA)/Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) funding administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Texas Division of Emergency Management and/or Texas Water Development Board.
    Motion to Approve Resolution 1590 hiring Jacob & Martin as the Engineering/Architectural firm made by Debbie Gillispie, 2nd by Skyler Henricks.  Vote 4-0.  Motion passes.

  5. PG 72-75  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action regarding City Council’s Rules & Procedures
    Motion to approve with proposed changes to postings required 72 hours before meetings to 3 business days made by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Billy Henricks.  Vote 4-0.  Motion passes.

  6. PG 76-82  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action onORDINANCE NO. 2025-10, an ordinance of the City of Seymour, Texas, amending article 7.1200, “sex offenders,” of chapter 7, “offenses & nuisances,” of the Seymour revised city code by adding a new division 3, “child safety zones,” to prohibit certain registered sex offenders from entering the city park, swimming pool, or memorial drive; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a penalty clause; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; providing a publication clause; and providing an effective date.
    Motion to Approve Ordinance No 2025-10 made by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Lan Winn.  Vote 4-0.  Motion passes.

  7. PG 83  Discuss, Consider and Take Action authorizing City staff to begin the procurement process in connection with the 2026 Downtown Revitalization Program funded by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
    Motion to allow staff to begin the procurement process for the 2026 Downtown Revitalization Program made by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Debbie Gillispie.  Vote 4-0.  Motion passes.

ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSION – None

  1. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action regarding Executive Session:  Consultation with attorneys regarding Special Utility District Baylor Water
  2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action regarding Executive Session:  An agenda item that requires consultation with City of Seymour Attorney

ADJOURN – Motion to adjourn made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Billy Henricks.  Vote 4-0.  Motion passes. 
Adjourned at 8:17pm


Minutes passed and approved September 18, 2025

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Mayor Mark McCord

Attest:

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City Secretary, Lauren Bush