2. Departmental Reports (Electric, Water, Sewer, Police, Street,
R.O. Plant, Golf Complex, Economic Development Director,
City Secretary and City Administrator

Brad Tilley, Greg Shumate, Ronnie Kolacek, John Studer and Missie Hargrove: unavailable
 
Chief of Seymour Police Department, Tommy Duncan:

Tommy reported that the department answered 360 calls for service and investigated 2 minor traffic accidents. There were 32 misdemeanor and felony cases filed that included assault with bodily injury, criminal trespass, driving while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, resisting arrest and burglary. There were 29 people booked into the holding facility between the Police Dept. and the D.P.S. and parks and wildlife. Officers issued 140 citations and warnings, 76 of which were for speeding over the posted limit. The code compliance officer abated 8 junk vehicles and tagged another 6. He sent out 136 compliance request letters and filed 1 complaint. Tommy also related that Jerry Thornhill from Granger, TX had joined the department as the K-9 handler replacing John Wilkerson, who took a job in Fredericksburg. Jerry has been working with Panther getting her adapted to the transition and they will be certifying together as soon as possible. The police department has a new police car in and it should be striped sometime next week. Tommy thanked the council for the purchase of the new car.
The Mayor asked Tommy if he was able to make any progress on the possible grant from the USDA for new police cars. Tommy replied that they were working on the paper work.
 
RO Plant Operator, Rick Garcia:

Rick reported that he was staying busy at the RO plant. He also related that the water consumption was low due to all the rainfall. The storms have kept everyone busy. The hailstorm did damage to the city pool. A new roof was put on and a new gutter was installed. He has been working on some wells and getting them cleaned up. The RO plant is running good.
 
City Secretary, Conchita Torrez:

Unavailable. Conchita submitted her report to the Council in writing.

3. Discuss, Consider and Take action regarding appointment
of a Council Member to serve as
Mayor Pro Tempore for the Council Year 2007-2008.

Motion:

A motion was made by Council Member Donald G. Coltharp to nominate
Council Member Rose Tankersly to serve as Mayor ProTempore,
seconded by Council Member Donna Fest.

Vote on the Motion:

Passed unanimously.
 
REGULAR MEETING ENDS – PUBLIC HEARING(S)
 
4. Conduct a Public Hearing for the annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) for the year 2006, and as provided to all customers in their June 8th city bill and as published in the Baylor County Banner.

No Discussion concerning agenda item #4.

5. Council holds Public Hearing(s) to allow for public comments
both for, or against the condemnation and ordered demolition of the following properties determined as unsafe structure by the
City Code Compliance officer:
 
404 S. Oak – Original Addition; Block 26; Lot 9 & 10
307 E. Miller St. – Original Addition; Block 14; Lot 10
311 S. Foley St. – Original Addition; Block 48; Lot 6
307 W. Belknap St. – Miller Addition; Block U; Lot 1
302 N. Stratton St. – McLain Addition; Block 36; Lot 5
811 N. East St. – McLain Addition; Block 7; Lot 35 & 36
602 S. Washington St. – Miller Addition; Block 2; Lot 2
 
No Discussion concerning agenda item #5
 
PUBLIC HEARING(S) END – REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS RESUME
 
 
6. Discuss, Consider and Take Action on the annual
Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) for the year 2006, and as provided to all customers in their June 8th city bill and as published in the Baylor County Banner.
 
Motion:

A motion was made by Council Member David Snyder to accept the Water Quality Report, seconded by Council Member Don Butler.

Vote on the Motion:

Passed unanimously

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