October 17, 2024 – City Council Meeting Minutes

Nov 16, 2024

City of Seymour City Council

City Council Meeting Minutes for October 17, 2024

A Regular City Council Meeting, was held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, 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 ©.  The following agenda was considered:

OPEN MEETING – 7:00 pm

  • Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Mark McCord.
    • Lan Winn, Billy Henricks, Debbie Gillispie, Lauren Bush, Jeff Brasher, Patricia King, Ronnie Kolacek, John Joyce, Toby & Amy Henderson, Lance Burnett, Dario Hernandez, Rebecca Golding, Justin Jones, and Bryce Sawyer.  Monty Glass attended remotely for a portion of the meeting.  Councilman Skyler Henricks was absent.
  • Prayer by Lance Burnett
  • Announcements by Mayor Mark McCord and/or MPT Monty Glass
  • City Administrator Dr. Jeff Brasher recognizes Employee(s)/Department of the Month.
    • Recognized Doug McMicken at the Transfer Station

CITIZEN COMMENTS

None

PRESENTATION(S)

None

EXECUTIVE SESSION (A) – 7:09 pm

  1. An Executive Session, closed to the public and pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code under § 551.071, Personnel:  Chief Bryce Sawyer

ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION (A)

  • Discuss, Consider, and Take Action from an Executive Session, closed to the public and pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code under § 551.071, Personnel:  Chief Bryce Sawyer

No Action Taken

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS – 7:18pm

  • Upcoming Events
  • Financial TML Boot Camp Update
  • Police Department Report
  • Financial Report

PUBLIC HEARINGS

  • Ordinance 2024-15 concerning water rates: increasing the base rate by $7.00 for both residential and commercial, and increasing the Infrastructure rate by $3.00.
  • Concerning dilapidated structure at 302 N Foley
    • Ownership has changed.  New owners need to be notified.
  • Concerning dilapidated structure at 306 N Foley
    • Would like 6 months to complete tear down.  Asked if City would be willing to partner with disposal.
  • Concerning dilapidated structure at 409 N Tackitt
    • Discussed ordinance requirement for securing a home.  Owner has no plans to remove structure.  Remodel is desired.
  • Concerning dilapidated structure at 401 E Reiman
  • Concerning dilapidated structure at 205 W McLain
    • Utilities have been disconnected since 2005
  • Concerning dilapidated structure at 602 S Washington
    • Property owner has expressed interest in conveying property to city.  Processes to begin shortly.
  • Concerning dilapidated structure at 811 N East
    • Utilities have been disconnected since 1994
  1. Concerning dilapidated structure at 515 E McLain
    1. Utilities have been disconnected since 1991
  2. Concerning a Specific Use Permit for a Manufactured Home and a variance for multiple structures on a lot located at 307 N Tackitt
    1. Owner attended public hearing and gave details and history of the property and the proposed manufactured home.
  3. Concerning a Specific Use Permit request for a Recreational Vehicle to be used as a residence, request for a Manufactured housing allowance, and use of the hook up as commercial at the most Northern end of Donald Street
    1. 1.6 acres

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approval of the September 26th, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 
  2. Approval of the City of Seymour Accounts Payable Bills for the month of September 2024. 
  3. Resolution 1577 for budget adjustments from #02-405595 TSF to Fire Truck Reserve of $44,0000 to #02-406595 TSF to Vehicle Reserve.  This will be a one-time transfer and will not affect the budget.
  4. AmendingResolution 1575 Goods & Transit to show passed and approved in October 2024

Motion made to accept the consent agenda made by Debbie Gillispie and 2nd by Lan Winn.  Vote 3-0, Motion Passes

ACTION ITEMS

  1. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning the Electric Department’s Unit 70 Bucket Truck
    1. Motion to trade in Unit 70 by Lan Winn and 2nd by Debbie Gillispie, Vote 3-0, Motion Passes
  2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to purchase a new or used bucket truck for the electric department to replace unit 70
    1. Motion to buy the TH 48 by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Debbie Gillispie, Vote 3-0, Motion passes
  3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning Ordinance 2024-15 concerning water rates: increasing the base rate by $7.00 for both residential and commercial, and increasing the Infrastructure rate by $3.00.
    1. Motion to approve the rate change by Debbie Gillispie, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 3-0, Motion passes
  4. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 302 N Foley
    1. No Action – New Owner needs to be notified
  5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 306 N Foley
    1. Motion to allow 6 months for tear down made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 3-0, Motion Passes
  6. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 409 N Tackitt
    1. Motion to allow owner 30 days to secure the property correctly made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Debbie Gillsipie, Vote 3-0, Motion Passes
  7. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 401 E Reiman
    1. Motion made by Billy Henricks to contact owners of properties and revisit next month, 2nd by Lan Winn, Vote 3-0, Motion Passes
  8. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 205 W McLain
    1. Motion made by Billy Henricks to contact owners of properties and revisit next month, 2nd by Lan Winn, Vote 3-0, Motion Passes
  9. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 602 S Washington
    1. Motion made by Billy Henricks to contact owners of properties and revisit next month, 2nd by Lan Winn, Vote 3-0, Motion Passes
  10. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 811 N East
    1. Motion made by Billy Henricks to contact owners of properties and revisit next month, 2nd by Lan Winn, Vote 3-0, Motion Passes
  11. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning dilapidated structure at 515 E McLain
    1. Motion made by Billy Henricks to contact owners of properties and revisit next month, 2nd by Lan Winn, Vote 3-0, Motion Passes
  12. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning a Specific Use Permit for a Manufactured Home and a variance for multiple structures on a lot located at 307 N Tackitt
    1. Motion to allow for a New Manufactured House to be placed on the lot and a variance for multiple houses on a single lot for 5 years while the occupant cleans out one structure and moves to the other made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Debbie Gillispie, Vote 3-0, Motion Passes
  13. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning a Specific Use Permit request for a Recreational Vehicle to be used as a residence, request for a Manufactured housing allowance, and use of the hook up as commercial at the most Northern end of Donald Street
    1. Motion to table item by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Debbie Gillispie, Vote 3-0, Motion Passes
  14. Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to sell the Zipper Machine within the Street Department
    1. Motion to place the zipper machine up for bid, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 3-0, Motion Passes

EXECUTIVE SESSION (B) – Did not

  • 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.
  • 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.

ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSION (B)

  • Discuss, consider, and take action regarding Consultation with attorneys regarding Special Utility District Baylor Water.
    • No Action
  • Discuss, consider, and take action regarding Executive Session, on an agenda that requires consultation with City of Seymour Attorney
    • No Action

ADJOURN – Motion to adjourn made by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Lan Winn, Vote 3-0, Motion Passes.  Meeting adjourned at 8:51pm

Meeting minutes passed and approved on this the 21st day of November, 2024.



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Mayor Mark McCord


Attest:

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City Secretary Lauren Bush