July 16, 2026 – City Council Meeting Minutes

Oct 1, 2026

City of Seymour City Council

Meeting Minutes of Open Meeting

A Regular City Council Meeting, was held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with EXECUTIVE SESSION beginning at 6:00 p.m. & REGUALR MEETING, at the Seymour City Hall, 301 N Washington, Seymour, Texas 76380. All notices were duly posted in accordance and conformance with the Government Code of the State of Texas, Section 551.072 (c.)   The following agenda was considered:

6PM – EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

7PM – OPEN REGULAR MEETING

OPEN MEETING

  • Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Mark McCord.
  • Councilmen:  Karen Kolacek, Billy Henricks, Nancy Townley, Skyler Henricks, and Mayor Mark McCord
  • Staff:  Dr. Jeff Brasher, Lauren Bush, Justin Jones, Bryce Sawyer
  • Public:  Barry Stevens, Todd Bloand, Auggie Lara, Cody Holub, John Zilasko,
  • Prayer by Skyler Henricks
  • Announcements by Mayor Mark McCord and/or MPT Billy Henricks
  • Thoughts and prayers to those dealing with flooding right now
  • Excitement about things happening downtown with revitalization projects
  • City Administrator Dr. Jeff Brasher recognizes Employee(s)/Department/Citizens – None this month

CITIZEN COMMENTS – None

PRESENTATION(S) – None

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS

  • Personnel Report
    • Have an opening in Electric and Street
  • Police Department Report
    • Remodeling project is going well and we anticipate additional lighting & mural
  • Financial Report
    • We are doing well and in the black
  • Dilapidated Properties Report
  • City Swimming Pool Report
    • Our patron numbers are down but the pool is running smoothly and the community is happy

PUBLIC HEARINGS –

  1. Concerning 607 E Miller, a Specific Use Permit requested for purpose of private storage with 2 40’ containers on gravel with a-frame roof
    1. Todd Boland asked if the council thought this rezone would cause his taxes to increase and, while we cannot speak on the tax appraisal office, Mayor McCord said he did not forsee an increase
  2.   Concerning 801 N Tackitt, a junk & debris code enforcement action
  3.   Concerning 709 E Nevada, a junk & debris code enforcement action
  4.   Concerning 404 S Browning, a junk & Debris Code Enforcement action
  5.   Concerning 302 W. 13th St, a junk & debris Code Enforcement action

CONSENT AGENDA

  1.   PG 47-50  Approval of the June 18th, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 
  2.   PG 51-61  Approval of the City of Seymour Accounts Payable Bills for the month of
    June 2026
  3. PG 62  Approve Quarterly Investment Report
    1. Motion to approve by Skyler Henricks & 2nd by Karen Kolacek, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

ACTION ITEMS

  1.   PG 18-24 Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning607 E Miller, a Specific Use Permit requested for purpose of private storage with 2 40’ containers on gravel with a-frame roof
    1. Motion to approve the Specific Use permit to Mr. McDermott at 607 E Miller, 2nd by Billy Hnericks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes
  2. PG 25-30  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning801 N Tackitt, a junk & debris code enforcement action
    1. Lauren Bush spoke with property owners and they have agreed to bring the property up to compliance by August 14th, and if they do not, that would give us enough time to place them on the agenda to discuss completed compliance.  The property has been improved, but is not completed yet.  Photos have been taken and added to their file to prove the work that has happened.
    2. No Action
  3. PG 31-36  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning709 E Nevada, a junk & debris code enforcement action
    1. Motion to postpone abatement for 30 days, look for any other owner(s), post on property all notices that may be required, and then begin abatement after that made by Nancy Townley, 2nd by Karen Kolcak, Vote 4-0, Motion passes
  4. PG 37-41  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning404 S Browning, a junk & Debris Code Enforcement action
    1. Barry Stevens – I have cleaned up around there and am now in compliance.  Concerned though why his electric meter was tabbed by the electric company.  It caused damage to his refrigerator.
    2. Lauren Bush – We could not find a work order requesting this tab to be done, but we will continue to look into it.
    3. No Action
  5. PG 42-46  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning302 W. 13th St, a junk & debris Code Enforcement action
    1. Motion to authorize Dr. Brasher & staff to begin the process required for abatement which would be with formal notice given and notice on the property to begin that process with work orders associated to accomplish this abatement with a street extension, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes
  6. NO PAGES  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerningPermit variance request from Chris Orsak
    1. Motion to grant to variance for 3 additional RV spots, total permitted number is now 4, to be given to Chris Orsak, 2nd by Skyler Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes
  7.  PG 63-92  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerningSecurity quotes for Seymour Police Department
    1. Motion to accept ADT’s proposal, 2nd by Nancy Townley. Vote 4-0, Motion passes
  8.  PG 93-103  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerningMy EDO economic development proposal
    1. Motion to table for August until we have a more directional conversation about budget and goal setting within the plan and place it on the agenda for the next budget workshop, 2nd by Billy Henricks.  Vote 4-0, Motion passes.
  1. NO PGS Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerningIT Service Bids
    1. Motion to allow Dr. Brasher to collect bids for IT Services made by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Karen Kolacek.  Vote 4-0. Motion passes.
  2. NO PGS  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerningthe sale of an old Rodding Machine
    1. Motion to sell the rodding machine by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Skyler Henricks, Vote 4-0. Motion passes.
  3. NO PGS  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerningERCOT “binding authority” approval
    1. Motion to approve Dr. Jeffrey Brasher to be the binding authority for the City of Seymour made by Syler Henricks, 2nd by Karen Kolacek, Vote 4-0, Motion passes
  4. PG 104-106  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerningthe approval of engineering services for the sewer project
    1. Motion to approve Jacob & Martin for engineering services for the sewer project made by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 4-0. Motion passes.

ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURN – Motion made by Billy Henricks , 2nd by Karen Kolacek, vote 4-0, motion passes @ 8:31pm

Minutes passed and approved August 20th,  2026

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Mayor Mark McCord

Attest:

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City Secretary, Lauren Bush