June 18, 2026 -City Council Meeting Minutes
Oct 1, 2026
City of Seymour City Council
June 18, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
A Regular City Council Meeting, was held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, with PRESENTATIONS beginning at 6:00 p.m. & REGUALR MEETING beginning at 7:00 p.m 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 agenda was also posted on the city’s website at www.cityofseymour.org, with the following agenda considered:
6PM – PRESENTATIONS
Hear presentation from Mark Durany with AMKO Advisors concerning Fund Analysis Proposal
Hear presentation from Justin Jaworski with My EDO concerning Economic Development opportunities
7PM – OPEN REGULAR MEETING
OPEN MEETING
*Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Mark McCord.
Council: Karen Kolacek, Billy Henricks, Nancy Townley, Skyler Henricks, Mayor Mark McCord
Staff: Dr. Jeff Brasher, Lauren Bush
Public: Justin Jaworski, Mark Daraney, Maggie & Eric Henderson, Mitch Fredrickson, Kaila Donnell, Dario Hernandez, Jesse Hernandez, Dominick Guzman & Elizabeth Guzman, John Zilasko
*Prayer by Skyler Henricks
*Announcements by Mayor Mark McCord and/or MPT Billy Henricks
Rodeo July 10th
Mayor attended the Commissioner Court Meeting & submitted request for a community shelter in partnership with Emergency Management. Open to community suggestions.
3 buildings being remodeled/rebuilt in downtown and that is very encouraging
Seymour Community theater has their last weekend showing of The Night of the Living Dead
Some people are still experiencing brown water and we are actively looking to remedy that
*City Administrator Dr. Jeff Brasher recognizes Employee(s)/Department/Citizens:
Lifeguard of the Month – Mitchell Fredrickson.
Also recognized Kaila Donnell as our current and very successful Pool Manager.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Personnel Report & Salt Fork Membership: 123
Police Department Report
Financial Report
Dilapidated Properties Report
City Swimming Pool Report – avg 350 Visitors a week
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Concerning 901 N Donald where a Specific Use Permit has been requested for the purpose of a brand new manufactured home to be placed at this lot to be used as a permanent residence.
No Comments
4. Concerning Ordinance 2026-03 All Salt Fork Fees adding a Mini-Membership, removing public swim due to reclassification of pool, defining “Guests” of members and their allowance, & clarifying the Youth Membership.
No Comments
5. Concerning Substandard structure located at 301 N DONALD
No Comments
6. Concerning Substandard structure located at 401 S EAST
No Comments
7. Concerning Substandard structure located at 409 N TACKITT
No Comments
8. Concerning Substandard structure located at 1101 E NEVADA
No Comments
9. Concerning Substandard structure located at 707 E NEVADA
No Comments
CONSENT AGENDA
10. Approval of the May 21st, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
11. Approval of the City of Seymour Accounts Payable Bills for the month of
May 2026
12. Approval of Resolution 1603 Budget Adjustment – Police cars
13. Approval of Resolution 1604 Budget adjustment – Emulsion tank
Skyler approved the consent agenda items 10 & 11, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes Items 12 & 13 were not approved.
ACTION ITEMS
14. Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning the bid received for 301 N Cedar Street
Motion to accept the bid from Anthony Loran for $500 and give direction to Dr. Brasher to negotiate the lien made by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Nancy Townly, Vote 4-0, Motion passes
15.Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning the property owned at 301 N DONALD
Owner Ed Slate came to meeting and stated he has several properties he’s working on and because his mother is living with him and due to work, he’s unable to do the work required. Asking for an extension for a year.
Karen Kolacek – So there has not been anyone in the house for over 5 years? Slate – Yes
Billy Henricks – It’s going to look worse as you tear it down so that process should be done within a week.
Skyler Henricks – Asking for a realistic timeline
Nancy Townley – 6 mo progress report?
Karen Kolacek – If the property is not maintained, then condemnation processes need
Motion by Nancy Townley to do a 6 month extension under the provision that the property is maintained and in the process of being removed and if there is failure of progress at that 6 month mark then we will move with condemnation process, 2nd Skyler Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes.
16. Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning the property owned at 401 S EAST
No Action
17. Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning the property owned at 409 N TACKITT
Owner says he can have the window closed up by tomorrow, but the entire roof will have to be replaced including the joists. Property owner wants extension. He has owned the house for 4 years.
Skyler Henricks make a motion to give a 6 month extension to board up window and secure the property with good faith to begin the remodel/roof project, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes
18. Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning the property owned at 1101 E NEVADA
Nancy make a motion to proceed with condemnation of 1101 E Nevada, 2nd by Skyler Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes
19. Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning the property owned at 707 E NEVADA
No Action
20. Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning bids on emulsion tank
No Action
21. Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Specific Use Permit request at 901 N Donald
Owner is excited to make the lot their forever home
Jesse Hernandez spoke to council in support of this home.
Motion to grant a specific use permit for 901 N Donald for a manufactured home by Nancy Townly, 2nd by Karen Kolacek, Vote 4-0, Motion passes
22. Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning going out for bids for rotor at waste water plant
Motion to go out for bids for a rotor at waste water plant made by Karen, 2nd by Billy, Vote 4-0, Motion passes.
23. Discuss, consider, and take action authorizing staff to solicit qualifications and/or proposals for professional engineering services for the design of a wastewater line replacement project at the City’s wastewater treatment plant.
Motion to authorize staff to solicit qualifications and /or proposals for professional engineering services for the design of a wastewater line replacement project at the City’s wastewater treatment plant made by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Karen Kolacek, vote 4-0, Motion passes
24. Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Ordinance 2026-03 repealing 2024-07 in its entirety and replacing it with 2026-03 updating all fees, rules, and regulations for the Salt Fork Recreational Complex, repealing all other ordinances and providing an effective date.
Direction was given to City Secretary to make the following changes to the ordinance:
*Mini Membership – Swim ONLY is $300 Annually, no monthly installment option
*Youth membership is included in the guest policy outline below
*Guests of members are allowed 1 per person included on the membership. (ex) Jim & June McLain and their 2 children, ages 3 and 12 are listed on the membership. They may have a total of 4 guests with them . These guests are allowed access to everything at no cost except golfing and carts
*A household is defined as the primary member, their spouse or domestic partner, and their unmarried dependent children under the age of 18 residing at the same primary address. Full time college students under 23 qualify as long as their permanent residence is still the household’s address.
*Add an Employee Swim Membership for $1 Annually that allows city of Seymour employees access to the pool only during the season. Guests do not apply to this membership,
*Max capacity for a city cart is 2 people.
*Golfers can share a cart. Each rider is not required to rent the cart.
*Under Section 6. Banquet Hall, SFRC Full Facility rental includes access to the Building, Pavillion, and swimming pool, but not exclusively. Members are allowed pool access.
*Under Section 8. Private Pool Party Information, added Members cannot swim during a Private Party rental
*Under Section 9. Pavillion & Pool all Day Rental, added Members are allowed pool access.
*Under Section 10. Swimming Pool Information, removed “Guests of members need to pay $5 at the club house” and all the information pertaining to Public Swim as that is no longer allowed.
Motion to accept Ordinance 2026-03 Rules & Regulations for Salt Fork Recreational Complex with the changes listed above was made by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Karen Kolacek. Vote 4-0, Motion passes.
25. Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning staff swim times
No Action
ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
Minutes passed and approved July 16th, 2026
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Mayor Mark McCord
Attest:
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City Secretary, Lauren Bush