May 21, 2026 – City Council Meeting Minutes

Oct 1, 2026

City of Seymour City Council

Public Notice of Open Meeting

A Regular City Council Meeting, to be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Seymour City Hall, 301 N Washington, Seymour, Texas 76380. All notices have been duly posted in accordance and conformance with eh 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 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

  1.   An Executive Session, closed to the public and pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code under Section 551.086, Certain Public Power Matters
  2.   An Executive Session (closed to the public) pursuant to Chapter 551.002 Texas Local Government Code, under Section 551.074 -Personnel –
  3.   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.
  4.   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

OPEN MEETING

  • Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Mark McCord.
  • Attendance – Council:  Billy Henricks, Skyler Henricks, Karen Kolacek, Nancy Townley, Mayor Mark McCord
  • Staff – Dr. Jeff Brasher, Lauren Bush, Bryce Sawyer, Sean Weiser, Shanw Sanchez, and Ronnie Kolacek
  • Community – Officer, Carla, & Courtney Selman, Lee Lohman, Amy Wyatt, Hunter & Danny Hrncirik, Chris Orsak, Cody Holub, Misty & Paul Weiser, Jordan Weiser,
  • Prayer by Dr. Brasher
  • Announcements by Mayor Mark McCord and/or MPT Billy Henricks
  • Asked that the community keep the Gwinn family in their thoughts & prayers
  • City Administrator Dr. Jeff Brasher recognizes Employee(s)/Department/Citizens
  • Sean Weiser & Shawn Sanchez were recognized for their efforts to restore the remote watering system at the Salt Fork Recreational Complex

NEW COUNCIL SELECTIONS – No Action

  1.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning applications received for vacant City Council position, Places 2 & 4.
  2.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning swearing in applicants into Council Place 2 & 4

CITIZEN COMMENTS – None

PRESENTATION(S)

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS

  • Personnel Report & Salt Fork Membership
  • Police Department Report
  • Financial Report
  • Dilapidated Properties Report
  • Waste Water Delivery Plant Report
  • City Swimming Pool Report
  • TML Site Visit

PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1.   Concerning Specific Use Permit at 202 N Stratton for the purpose of a Brand New Manufactured Home – No Comments
  2.   Concerning Specific Use Permit at 302 W 13th Street for the purpose of 8 RV Hook Ups to be commercially – No Comments
  3.   Concerning Specific Use Permit at 1006 N Tackitt for the purpose of 8 RV Hook Ups with possible washateria to be used commercially or 4 Tiny Houses, each 750 sq ft – No Comments
  4.   Concerning Specific Use Permit at 610 S Tackitt for the purpose of 10 RV Hook Ups with possible Washateria to be used commercially – No Comments
  5.   Concerning Specific Use Permit at 611 S Tackitt for the purpose of 4 RV Hook Ups to be used commercially – No Comments
  6.   Concerning Specific Use Permit at 611 S East for the purpose of 8 RV Hook Ups to be used commercially – No Comments
  7.   Concerning Ordinance 2026-03 New Garbage Rates and repealing Ord 2025-06 – No Comments
  8.   Concerning Ordinance 2026-04 RV Park Regulations – No Comments

CONSENT AGENDA

  1.   Approval of the April 16th, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 
  2.   Approval of the City of Seymour Accounts Payable Bills for the month of
    April 2026
  3.   Approval of the 2026-2027 Audit Agreement with Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming,
    Motion to approve consent agenda from Billy Henricks, 2nd by Skyler Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

ACTION ITEMS

  1.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Ordinance 2026-04 RV Park Regulations
    1. Solid fencing,
    2. Remove 2 acre requirement
    3. Keep 15 unit maximum
    4. Remove 10ft separation measured inbetween units & Keep the 1500 sq feet

Motion to pass Ord 2026-04 Rv Regulations and review the fee schedule made by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Nancy Townley, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

  1.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Specific Use Permit at 202 N Stratton for the purpose of a Brand New Manufactured Home

Motion to approve SUP at 202 N Stratton, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

  1.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Specific Use Permit at 302 W 13th Street for the purpose of 8 RV Hook Ups to be used commercially

Motion to approve SUP at 302 W 13th St made by Nancy Townley, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

  1.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Specific Use Permit at 1006 N Tackitt for the purpose of 8 RV Hook Ups with possible washateria to be used commercially or 4 Tiny Houses, each 750 sq ft

Motion to approve the SUP for RV hookups, but have the tiny houses through a separate application if they come to be, 2nd by Skyler Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

  1.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Specific Use Permit at 610 S Tackitt for the purpose of 10 RV Hook Ups with possible Washateria to be used commercially

Motion to approve the SUP for 610 S Tackitt made by Billy Henricks, 2nd from Nancy Townley, Vote 4-0, Motion passes.

  1.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Specific Use Permit at 611 S Tackitt for the purpose of 4 RV Hook Ups to be used commercially

Motion to approve SUP at 611 S Tackitt by Nancy Townley, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

  1.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Specific Use Permit at 611 S East for the purpose of 8 RV Hook Ups to be used commercially

Motion to approve the SUP at 611 S. East by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

  1.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Ordinance 2026-03 New Garbage Rates and repealing Ord 2025-06

No Action

  1.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning the purchase of new police truck(s), requiring a budget adjustment

Motion to approve the purchase of 3 police vehicles, not to exceed the $302,000 made by Nancy Townley, 2nd by Skyler Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

  1.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning the purchase of new emulsion tank for the Street Department, requiring a budget adjustment

Motion to approve the purchase of a new emulsion tank by Skyler Henricks and budget adjustment, 2nd by Nancy Townley, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

  •   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning the public access of the Salt Fork swimming pool, including rentals (full facility/pavilion /private parties), lifeguard requirements, and choosing between Class B or C designation per state health services regulating pools and spas, sec 265.191

Motion to make the Salt Fork swimming pool a class C by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Karen Kolacek, Vote 4-0, Motion passes.

  •   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning the addition of a Mini Membership at the Salt Fork Recreational Complex that would allow access to swimming, fishing, & tennis courts.

Motion to approve a Mini-Membership at SFRC at $400 a year, with the allowance of 1 guest per member for pool, fishing, & tennis courts, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

  •   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning the acceptance of bids for property owned at 301 N Cedar Street

Motion to open 301 N Cedar for bids by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Karen Kolacek, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSION

  1.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Executive Session:  Certain Public Power Matters
    Statement read by Nancy Townley:  In executive session, the decision was made and a vote was conducted to extend the contract with Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for a period of 5 years and we authorized Dr. Brasher and his staff to execute documents related to that agreement.
  2.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Executive Session:  Personnel
  3.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Executive Session: Consultation with attorneys regarding Special Utility District Baylor Water.
  4.   Discuss, Approve, and Take Action concerning Executive Session: An agenda item that requires consultation with City Attorney.

ADJOURN  – Motion to adjourn made by Skyler Henricks, 2nd by Nancy Townley, Vote 4-0, Motion passes

Minutes passed and approved June 18th,  2026

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Mayor Mark McCord

Attest:

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City Secretary, Lauren Bush