December 18, 2025 – City Council Meeting Minutes

Jan 16, 2026

City of Seymour City Council

Public Notice of Open Meeting

A City Council Meeting, to be held on Thursday, December 18, 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 3 Business Days 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

Attendance:  Mark McCord, Debbie Gillispie, Billy Henricks, Nancy Townley, Lan Winn, Jeff Brasher

  1. An Executive Session, closed to the public and pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code under § 551.072: Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Estate, Salt Fork Recreational Complex
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  • Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Mark McCord.
  • Council:  Mark McCord, Nancy Townley, Debbie Gillispie, Billy Henricks, Skyler Henricks, Lan Winn
  • Staff:  Lauren Bush, Jeff Brasher, Ronnie Kolacek, Todd Hrncirik
  • Public:  Kim Brasher, Knox Brasher, Sunny Moore, Channing Moore, Bethany Burgess, Ella Burgess, Shay Teel, Pam Hughes-Pak, Kristin Vaden
  • Prayer by Mayor Mark McCord
  • Announcements by Mayor Mark McCord and/or MPT Billy Henricks
  • Dr. Brasher recognizes Department / Citizen(s) – Lighted Christmas Parade recognitions
  • 1st Place Christmas Parade Float – 1st Baptist Church
  • 2nd Place Christmas Parade Float – 2nd The Amazing Spiderman
  • 3rd Place Christmas Parade Float – 3rd Seymour Rehab & Healthcare
  • Best Bicycle – Channing Moore
  • Best Vehicle – Rocky Hickman Towing
  • Best ATV – United Ag

CITIZEN COMMENTS

PRESENTATION(S)

  • Pam Hughes-Pak with Atmos Energy
  • Todd Hrncirik – Salt Fork Recreational Complex Supervisor’s Report

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS

  1. Administrative Report
  2.  Police Department Report
  3. Financial Report
  4. Dilapidated Property Report

PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. Public hearing for a Ordinance 2025-12 an ordinance amending chapter 6, “Health & Sanitation,” of the Seymour revised code of ordinances by adding a new article 200, “Smoking Regulations,” to establish regulations for smoking in public places

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approval of the November 20th, 2025 Regular Called Meeting minutes
  2. Approval of the City of Seymour Accounts Payable Bills for the month of November 2025
  3. Resolution 1595 Solid Waste Grant Application to NorTex Regional Planning Commission
  4. Resolution 1596 Assigning a board member to the Baylor County Appraisal Board
  5. Resolution 1597, Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles 2026

Motion to approve consent agenda made by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Billy Henricks.  Vote 5-0 Motion passes.

ACTION ITEMS

  1. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning Specific Use Permit request at 1669 CR 205
    Choosing to place Modular Home, No Action

  2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action awarding Construction Contract for CDBG TDA 2023 Grant Project #CDV23-0141
    Motion to table made by Billy Henricks, 2nd made by Lan Winn, Vote 5-0, Motion passes

  3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning the Joint Election Contract for 2026
    Motion to approve made by Nancy Townley, 2nd Debbie Gillispie, Vote 5-0, Motion passes

  4. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning bids received for 1007 Kenning Dr Roof
    No Action

  5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning bids received for Skid Steer

Motion to purchase Cat 255 C3H3 for $71,638.71 made by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Debbie Gillispie, Vote 5-0, Motion passes

  1. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning RFQs received for Site Selector Contract
    Motion to we allow Lauren Bush to meet with My EDO to evaluate the City and meet with council at a meeting in the future, 2nd Lan Winn, Vote 5-0, Motion carries

  2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning bids received for Airport Road Improvements
    Motion to approve the Blacksmith Ventures bid for the Airport Overlay made by Nancy Townley, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 5-0, Motion carries

  3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning bids received for the Salt Fork Recreational Complex
    No bids received, No Action taken

  4. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning future action with the Salt Fork Recreational Complex
    Motion to create a plan to complete the sprinkler system (either in house or through Hunter), and ready the course for the 2026 season (April), and focused cart path plan, 2nd by Skyler Henricks, Vote 5-0, Motion passes

  5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning Ordinance 2025-12 “Smoking Regulations”
    Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-12 made by Debbie Gillispie, 2nd by Lan Winn, Vote 5-0, Motion passes

  6. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning a Tree Planting Committee
    Motion to give Dr. Brasher the authority to create a 5 person tree planting committee by Lan Winn, 2nd by Billy Henricks. Vote 5-0, Motion passes.

  7. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning the request from Graham Quisenberry to place a Pegasus at the corner of W. McLain & S. Washington
    Motion to allow the plaque & Pegasus on the corner of McLain & S. Washington by Debbie Gillispie, 2nd by Nancy Townley.  Vote 5-0, Motion passes

ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSION

  1. An Executive Session, closed to the public and pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code under § 551.072: Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Estate, Salt Fork Recreational Complex
    Motion that we close the bid on the SFRC, but consider discussions if inquiry happens, and revisit the bidding process in 6 months by Skyler Henricks, 2nd Debbie Gillispie, Vote 5-0, Motion passes

  2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action regarding Executive Session:  Consultation with attorneys regarding Special Utility District Baylor Water
    No Action
  3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action regarding Executive Session:  An agenda item that requires consultation with City of Seymour Attorney

No Action

ADJOURN – 9:15pm Motion made to adjourn by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Lan Winn to adjourn, Vote 5-0, Motion Passes

Minutes passed and approved December 18, 2025

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Mayor Mark McCord

Attest:

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City Secretary, Lauren Bush