5. Statement of Elected Officer signed and filed with the City Secretary, from Mayor Craighead, City Council Member Place #2 Rose Tankersley, and City Council Member Place #4, Don Butler.

Mayor Craighead, Councilmember Tankersley, and Councilman Butler completed and returned the Statements to the City Secretary Conchita Torrez.

Mayor Craighead noted that these statements had been filed with the City Secretary.

6. Oath of Office Administered to Mayor Dan Craighead,
to City Council Member Rose Tankersley: Place #2 and to
City Council Member Don Butler: Place #4.

CS Torrez gave the Oath of Office to the Mayor (in her capacity as a Notary Public),
then he gave the Oath of Office to the re-elected members of the Council.

Matt Gwinn with the Baylor County Banner, took pictures of the Oath taking ceremony.
Oaths were filed with the City Secretary.

7. Certificates of Election issued to Mayor Dan Craighead,
to City Council Member Place #2; Rose Tankersley and to
City Council Member Place #4 Don Butler.

These Certificates were given after the Oaths were taken and are signed by the Mayor. 
The Council Members and Mayor were congratulated.

8. Discuss, Consider and Address Animal Ordinance #2005- 02.

This item was placed on the Agenda at the request of Ms. Misty Enos who asked to speak at the Council Meeting. Ms. Enos did not attend the meeting, therefore, this item was a no action item.

9. Discuss, Consider and give direction to City Staff regarding 114 N. Washington Street, formerly known as Home Treasures Building.
 
Mayor Craighead asked Myra Busby with the Chamber of Commerce if she had an update on the building. Ms. Busby stated she was advised by John Byrket, Code Compliance Officer to wait on a later date and possibly write a letter concerning this issue. Council Member Tankersley stated that she had contacted Mr. Perkins who is to get back with her and give her an estimate on how much it will cost to get the place cleaned up. CM Tankersley will give an updated report at our next council meeting.
 
10. City Council members’ recommendations for proposed budget for the City of Seymour for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.

The Mayor asked the Council if they had any suggestions or ideas on the upcoming budget to give CA Joe Shephard a call, or come by the office at a later date.

11. Authorize City Staff to advertise for bids on Shipman Land Lease and Harris Land Lease for a two year contract period from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009, with a two – year option lease period.
 
Motion:

A motion was made by Councilman Coltharp, and seconded by Councilman Snyder to advertise for bids on the Shipman and Harris Land Leases for a two-year contract period from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009, with a two – year option lease.

Vote on Motion:

Passed unanimously

12. City Administrator’s report, report of suggestions/concerns
received in City of Seymour Suggestion Box, and Well – Level Report.

No suggestions in the suggestion box. You should have a copy of the Well –Level Report. The water has come up because of all the rain. Everybody had problems due to the hail storm, one of the problems were having is at the City Pool. We’ve had it painted, but, the plastic drains will need to be fixed. The drains were busted up and could create a hazard. We’re looking at ways to take care of it so we can open the pool. The City pool will be delayed a couple of weeks. With everyone busy it is very low on priorities which are understandable. We got the mosquito spraying machine out and working along with the pot hole patch machine. Brad, with the Electric Department said they believe they have the majority of meters replaced from the hail damage and are also fixing the yard lights.

The Police Department roof was damaged and due to it leaking had to get fixed. As far as the other buildings are concerned as soon as we get an insurance settlement we will address the council and see what direction you want us to take. The sidewalk along the office of Jim McMorries has been torn up the reason being that at a later date, Mr. McMorries agreed to pay for half of the handicap cost. It’s a start on getting some of the sidewalks corrected in town. I have a class in Abilene tomorrow, so I will be out of the office all day tomorrow. That’s all I have to report.

13. City Council members’ reports and setting of future agenda items.

Mayor Craighead stated that a copy of an article should be in the Council Packets sent to the Council by Judge Linda Rogers concerning an exercise taking place in Wichita Falls, Texas on May 29th and 30th. This is in regard to Pandemic Influenza for Rural Texas Counties. Mayor commented that he had plans on attending the meeting, along with Judge Rogers. If you plan on attending there is a form for you to fill out and send it in. It should be a good training. Judge Rogers stated that she had sent the information to the Hospital, EMS, Fire Department and SISD. Judge Rogers stated that an epidemic breakout is predicated sometime in the United States and they are trying to educate and prepare us in case our city and county would be faced with such a crisis. Mayor Craighead stated it should be a worthwhile experience, and it would be beneficial for different departments to attend. They are expecting a large crowd. MPT Butler asked Mayor Craighead if there was any updated information concerning zoning. The Council will receive an update at a later date. Mayor Craighead stated there are three more steps to be reviewed. More information will be given at the next meeting. 

PUBLIC MEETING CLOSES at 7:52 p.m. for the Executive Session.

Executive Session:

(closed to the public) pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code under:
§ 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting.
 
14. Receive information from City Administrator, Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City Council has received from business(es) that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City of Seymour and with which the City Council is conducting Economic Development negotiations being Cactus Juice /Safe Solutions. City Council may, or may not have legal Counsel present in this meeting.

PUBLIC MEETING REOPENS AT 8:21 p.m.

15. Take Action resulting from deliberation during Executive Session.
The Council came back into open session and this item was tabled with no action taken.

Adjournment

Motion:

Motion to adjourn at 8:28 by MPT Butler , and passed unanimously.

Approved this 21st day of June, 2007.

___________________________
Mayor Dan Craighead
 
Attest:

_____________________________
Conchita Torrez, City Secretary

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