December 20, 2022- City Council Meeting Minutes

Jan 23, 2023

Seymour City Council 

Re-Scheduled Meeting 

December 20, 2022

A Re-Scheduled City Council Meeting was held on  Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Portwood Art & Civic Center, 800 E. Morris, Seymour Texas 76380.

1.  Call to Order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Jon Hrnciriks

Roll Call by Mayor Hrncirik  

Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Hrncirik

2. Prayer by MPT Les Hons

Council Present: Mayor Jon Hrncirik, MPT Les Hons,  Council Member Mark McCord, Council Member Billy Henricks

Council Absent: Council Member Lan Winn

Counsel Absent: Frederick “ Fritz” Quast

Staff Present: City Administrator Dr. Jeffrey Brasher, City Secretary Conchita Torrez, Part – Time Water Employee Robert Torrez, Electric Department Employees, Supervisor Anthony Arjes, John Joyce, Joaquin Palacios, Police Employee, Felipe Deanda.

Guests:  Kim Stevenson, Dan Craighead, Deborah Gillispie, Destini Nava, Maleigha Torrez, Sandra Moorhouse, Rick Moorhouse and Paula Vaden

3.  Mayor or MPT Announcements

MPT Les Hons had no announcements at this time.

Mayor Hrncirik welcomed and wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.

4.    City Administrator Report (s)

a.  Maintenance Dept. for Portwood & City Hall/ SFRC Golf total (110)

b. Supervisor Written Reports

c.  Employee List for City of Seymour

d.  City Offices & Transfer Station closed December 23rd -26th.

e. Upcoming City Council meetings: January 19, 2023 & February 16, 2023.

Dr. Jeffrey Brasher went over the City Administrator Report. He announced the City of Seymour’s new employees, Dakota Berkley in the Water Dept., and Ted Sanchez, in the Maintenance Dept.,  Regarding the Transfer Station, due to the concrete pad project still being completed, the station may be closed until after December 27, 2022, depending on the weather.

5.  Resignation

      a.  Discuss, consider, and take action regarding resignation letter from

     Council Member Sabrina Rivers, Council Place #3, effective immediately.

     No discussion was had on this agenda item.   Motion made by MPT Les Hons,

     second by Council Member Billy Henricks. Motion carried 3/0.

      6.  Citizen Comments

      Mr. Dan Craighead spoke regarding the Shipman Land Lease and would like to be

      placed on the January 2023 agenda.

      Kimberly Stevenson spoke regarding having a place for transits that are passing

      through Seymour and need a place to stay.  She and Mr. Roberts from Calvary Baptist

      Church is working on this to solve the problems and help out any way they can.

     Deborah Gillispie spoke in her interest in serving our community by being placed on

     Council Place #3.

    7.  City Administrator Dr. Jeffrey Brasher recognize Employee of the Month 

     Dr. Jeffrey Brasher recognized the Electric Department regarding their positive

     attitudes and service to our community.  He spoke on how they started working on

     placing the angels downtown and getting it ready for the parade.  He commended

     Supervisor Anthony Arjes, John Joyce, and Joaquin Palacios.

    8.  Public Hearing(s)

a.  A Second and Final Public Hearing regarding Hotel/Motel Tax  

b.  Public Hearing regarding Goods & Transit Resolution as requested by Baylor County Appraisal District.

  •  A discussion was had by City Council regarding the Hotel/Motel Tax.

       Several suggestions were made by Council Member Mark McCord to consider.

       (b)   The Annual Transit Goods and Tax Goods were explained by Baylor Co. Tax 

       Employee Paula Vaden.   

9.  Action Item(s)

a. Discuss, consider, and take action to make final modifications to the Hotel – Motel Information.  

   Modifications were discussed by City Council and were made as follows:

  1.  That the board be an Advisory Board
  2.  City of Seymour City Council be responsible for the application review
  3.  Suggest a two (2) day event for heads and beds
  4.  Form Applications should be received by City Council, no middle person.

        Motion made by MPT Les Hons, second by Council Member Mark McCord, to   

        approve the modifications as presented.  Also, Council Member McCord will send

        the modifications to City Secretary to write up in the form of an Ordinance.

        Motion carried 3/0.

 b. Discuss, consider, and take action regarding Resolution No. 1537, regardingTax Goods in Transit, as requested by Baylor Co. Appraisal District.

  Motion made by MPT Les Hons, second by Council Member Billy Henricks, to approve Resolution No. 1537, Transit and Tax Goods, as presented by Baylor Co. Tax Appraisal Employee, Paula Vaden.  Motion carried 3/0

10.  Consent Agenda: Consider approving the following:

a. Approve November 17, 2022, meeting minutes

b.  Financial Report

c.  Discuss, consider, and take action regarding City of Seymour account

payable bills paid the month of November 2022. 

City Council reviewed the Consent Agenda, and a motion was entertained.

Motion made by Council Member Billy Henricks, second by Council Member Mark McCord to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.  Motion carried 3/0.

At this time, the regular meeting was closed to enter into Executive Session at 7:43 p.m.

11.   Executive Sessions

      ( a.) An Executive Session (closed to the public) and pursuant to Chapter 551 of the

      Texas Local Government Code, under section §551.074; Personnel

  •  City Secretary Applications
  • City of Seymour Council Place #3 vacancy, for an unexpired term
  • Any posted agenda item ( that requires consultation with attorney)

       12.    Action regarding Executive Sessions

      ( 1)  City Secretary Applications

  • Motion made by MPT Les Hons, second by Council Member Billy Henricks, to allow  City Administrator Dr. Jeffrey Brasher, to set up four interviews, two applicants for January 5th, 2023 and two applicants for January 10th, 2023, at City Hall, Conference Room.  Motion carried 3/0

       (2)  City of Seymour Council Place #3 vacancy, for an unexpired term

  • Motion made by Council Member Billy Henricks, second by MPT Les Hons,

        regarding the vacancy of Council Place #3.Two interested citizens expressed their         

        interest in this position,  Corey Thomason, and Deborah Gillispie.

 Deborah Gillispie was appointed to Council Place #3. Motion carried 3/0

  • Any posted agenda item (that requires consultation with City Attorney).

      (c ) No discussion or agenda was had on this agenda item.

        13.   Adjournment of Council Meeting

           Meeting closed at 8:08 p.m., by Council Member Billy Henricks, second by MPT

          Les Hons.   Motion carried 3/0

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY , 2023.

Mayor Jon Hrncirik,  City of Seymour

ATTEST:

City Secretary, Conchita Torrez, TRMC