September 26, 2024 – City Council Meeting Minutes

Nov 8, 2024

City of Seymour City Council

September 26, 2024 – Meeting Minutes

A Regular City Council Meeting, was held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., at 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 is was posted on the city’s website at www.cityofseymour.org, with the following agenda considered:

OPEN MEETING – 7:00pm

In attendance:  Mark MacCord, Monty Glass, Debbie Gillispie, Billy Henricks, Lan Winn, (remote) Skyler Henricks, Dr. Jeff Brasher & Lauren Bush.

Also:  JoAnn Ellington, Mr. & Mrs. Sean Weisser, Myranda Baldwin, Cathy Woolbright, Misty Weiser, Darcy White, Jamie Toor, Ann Gray, Taylor & Cole Chandler, Justin Jones, Jim Castagna, Sher Shute, John Davis, Chase Hoyt, and Bryce Sawyer

  • Call to Order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Mark McCord.
  • Prayer by Mayor Mark McCord
  • Announcements by Mayor Mark McCord and/or MPT Monty Glass
  • City Administrator Dr. Jeff Brasher recognizes Employee(s)/Department of the Month.

Recognized Sean Weiser with the Salt Fork Recreational Complex

CITIZEN COMMENTS

PRESENTATION(S)

  1. Pam Hughes Pak from Atmos Energy introduction

    No Presentation Given

EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • An Executive Session closed to the public and pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code under § 551.071 Personnel:  Judge James Castagna

ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • Discuss, consider, and take action regarding Executive Session: Personnel:
    Chief Bryce Sawyer

    No Action Taken

  • Discuss, consider, and take action regarding Executive Session: Personnel:
    Judge James Castagna

    Motion to reappoint Judge Castagna for another 2 years made by Debbie Gillispie,
    2nd by Monty Glass, Vote 5-0, Motion passes

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS

  • Regarding Resolution 1574 adopting the 2024-2025 FY Budget
  • Regarding Ordinance 2024-11 concerning Golf Carts and Off-Highway Vehicles operated inside the city limits
  • Regarding Ordinance 2024-12 Establishing an ad valorem levy tax rate for the City of Seymour, Texas, 2024. Proposed Tax Rate for the City of Seymour is 0.4234579 per $100 value, which is the same as the Voter-Approval Tax Rate of 0.4234579
  • Regarding easement request made concerning 300 W. Custer
  • Regarding easement request concerning 401 N. Stratton
  • Regarding rezone request at 300 S. Washington from R-1 to Commercial
  • Concerning 401 E. Pecan zoning nonconformance with Recreational Vehicles

CONSENT AGENDA

  1.  Approval of the August 22nd, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. 
  2.  Approval of the City of Seymour Accounts Payable Bills for the month of August, 2024. 
  3.  Approve “Junk Only”, for Clean Up Week, the week of October 7th – 13th 2024.
  4.  Approve SVFD Officers & Mayor to commission
  5.  Resolution 1573 for budget adjustments
  6.  Resolution 1575 Goods & Transit
  7.  Resolution 1576 for USDA grant

    Motion to Approve consent agenda as presented by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Lan Winn, Vpote 5-0, Motion Passes



ACTION ITEMS

  • Discuss, Consider, & Take Action on Resolution 1574 adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
    Roll Call Vote:  CP1, Lan Winn___YAY_____, CP2, Skyler Henricks____YAY____
                CP3, Debbie Gillispie____YAY______, CP4, Monty Glass______YAY_____
                CP5, Billy Henricks _____YAY_______,
    Motion by Monty Glass, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 5-0 Passes

  • PG 96-100 Discuss Consider, & Take Action regarding Ordinance 2024-11 concerning Golf Carts and Off-Highway Vehicles operated inside the city limits
    Motion to Accept Ordinance 2024-11 as presented by Monty Glass, 2nd by Debbie Gillispie, Vote 5-0, Motion Passes

  • Discuss, Consider, & Take Action regarding Ordinance 2024-12 Establishing an ad valorem levy tax rate for the City of Seymour, Texas, 2024. Proposed Tax Rate for the City of Seymour is 0.4234579. per $100 value, which is the same as the Voter-Approval Tax Rate of 0.4234579
    Roll Call Vote:  CP1, Lan Winn___YAY_____, CP2, Skyler Henricks____YAY_____
                CP3, Debbie Gillispie_____YAY______, CP4, Monty Glass______YAY_____
                CP5, Billy Henricks _____YAY_______
    Motion made by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Monty Glass, Vote 5-0, Motion Passes

  • Discuss, Consider, & Take Action regarding easement request concerning 300 W. Custer
    Motion to approve easement for 300 W Custer made by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Debbie Gillsipie, Vote 5-0, Motion passes

  • Discuss, Consider, & Take Action regarding easement request concerning 401 N Stratton
    Motion to approve easement for 401 N Stratton made by Monty Glass, 2nd by Lan Winn, Vote 5-0, Motion Passes

  • Discuss, Consider, & Take Action regarding rezone request at 300 S Washington from R-1 to Commercial
    Motion to approve rezone from an R-1 to a B-2 Commercial for 300 S Washington made by Lan Winn, 2nd by Monty Glass, Vote 5-0, Motion Passes

  • Discuss, Consider, & Take Action regarding 401 E Pecan zoning nonconformance with Recreational Vehicles
    Motion to review the status of the non-conforming property in 90 days made by Monty Glass, 2nd by Skyler Henricks, Vote 5-0, Motion Passes

  • Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning Bids for clean-up
    Dies for lack of motion

  • Discuss, Consider, and Take Action modify council operating protocols regarding remote meeting access
    Motion to approve the modification of operating protocols concerning remote meeting access made by Billy Henricks, 2nd by Monty Glass, Vote 4-1 (LW), Motion Passes

  •  Discuss, Consider, and Take Action concerning Hotel Occupancy Tax Board bylaw revisions
    Motion to approve the Hotel Occupancy Tax Board bylaws revisions adding “revised & amended on September 26, 2024” made by Debbie Gillispie, 2nd by Monty Glass, Vote 5-0, Motion Passes

  •  Discuss, Consider, & Take Action regarding to place board member at Baylor County Appraisal District
    Discussion to revisit the issue in December.  No Motion, No Action.

  •  Discuss, Consider, & Take Action regarding approval of SISD Plat
    Motion to approve SISD Plat made by Monty Glass, 2nd by Debbie Gillsipie, Vote 5-0, Motion Passes

  • Discuss, Consider, & Take Action regarding water rates
    Motion to approve the water rate suggested increase made by Monty Glass, 2nd by Billy Henricks, Vote 4-1 (LW), Motion Passes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

  • 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

  • Discuss, consider, and take action regarding Consultation with attorneys regarding Special Utility District Baylor Water.
    No Action Taken

  • Discuss, consider, and take action regarding Executive Session, on an agenda that requires consultation with City of Seymour Attorney
    No Action Taken

ADJOURN

Motion to adjourn was made by Monty Glass, 2nd by Billy Henricks.  Vote 5-0, Motion passes. 

ADJOURN – 8:51pm

Meeting minutes passed and approved on this the 17th day of October, 2024.



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Mayor Mark McCord



Attest:



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City Secretary Lauren Bush