Regular Meeting
Seymour City Council
February 21, 2008

A regular City Council Meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008 at the Portwood Arts and Civic Center, 800 E. Morris, Seymour, TX 76380.

CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL by Mayor Craighead at 7:02 p.m.

Council Present:
Mayor Dan Craighead, Mayor Pro Tem Rose Tankersley, Council Member Donald Coltharp, Council Member Donna Fest and Council Member Sid Winn.

Council Absent:
Council Member David Snyder

Counsel Present:
None

Staff Present:
City Administrator Joe Shephard, City Secretary Conchita Torrez,
Police Chief Tommy Duncan, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Greg Shumate,
and Economic Development Director John Studer .

Participants/Guests:
Donnie Allison, MaryLou Duncan and Michael Kimbler.

Pledge Of Allegiance -
The pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Craighead

PROCLAMATIONS OR PRESENTATIONS:

PROCLAMATION:
February is African-American History Month.

Proclamation of the City of Seymour, Texas

Whereas, Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) was born to parents who had been slaves. Neither his Mother nor Father could read or write. Mr. Woodson had to work to earn money for the family and did not start school until later than most children. But, his motto was "it is never too late to learn." He became a high school teacher; and was sad to discover that none of the schools taught the history of black Americans. He started the American Negro Academy to study the important things black people had accomplished and on February 19, 1926 Woodson established "Negro History Week" which is now been expanded, and is celebrated each February as African American History Month in the United States; and

Whereas, The Seymour Independent School District currently has enrollment
of approximately 600 students from varied cultural and racial backgrounds including
students of African-American Heritage; and

Whereas, The City Council supports the study of the history of all cultures
and ethnic groups whose contributions served to enrich our lives as Americans; and

Whereas, The history of Black Americans is a field of study that
has been under-emphasized in our country; to the detriment of us all,

NOW THEREFORE I, Dan Craighead, Mayor of Seymour, with and on behalf
of the City Council of the City of Seymour on this 21st day of February, 2008
proclaim that February 2008 is

“African American History Month”
in the City of Seymour, Texas. I join with President George W. Bush in calling upon
public officials, educators, librarians, and citizens to observe this month by educating themselves about the many achievements of African-Americans.”

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR:
At this time, Mayor Craighead will make announcements as related to the events of the previous weeks. As always he may make any rearrangements to the order of items on this agenda as he deems prudent in the interest of time.

Mayor had no announcements.

CITIZENS QUESTIONS AND / OR COMMENTS:
At this time, interested citizens are encouraged to indicate their interest in speaking, and upon being recognized by the Mayor, approach the podium to express your comments. Please speak clearly and speak directly into the microphone. Citizens may speak on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for a length of time not to exceed five minutes, please. Neither Council action nor discussion may take place on any matter, until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law.

No citizens wished to speak.

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