7. Discuss, consider and Take Action concerning the condemnation
and 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

Motion:

A motion was made by Council Member Don Butler for the condemnation and
demolition of the above properties, seconded by Council Member Donald G. Coltharp.

Vote on Motion:

Passed unanimously.
 
8. Discuss, Consider and address Animal Ordinance #2005-02.
 
This item was addressed during citizen questions and comments.
 
9. Discuss, Consider and Award the Harris Land Lease
for a two-year contract, from July 1, 2007-June 30, 2009,
with a two-year renewal option.
 
There were two bids submitted for this piece of property.
One bid from Tom Richardson for $3,615.00/yr
and a bid from Joe Gray for $4,000.00/yr.
 
Motion:

A motion was made by Council Member David Snyder to accept
Joe Gray’s bid of $4,000/hr, seconded by Council Member Donna Fest.

Vote on Motion:

Passed unanimously.
 
10. Discuss, Consider and Award the Shipman Land Lease
for a two-year contract, from July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2009,
with a two-year renewal option.
 
Mayor Dan Craighead removed himself from this item because he was a participant in the bidding. Mayor Pro-Tem Don Butler was the moderator for this item. There were two bids submitted for this piece of property.

One bid from Dan Craighead for $2,840.00
and one from Tom Richardson for $2,700.00.
 
Motion:

A motion was made by Council Member Donald Coltharp to accept
Dan Craighead’s bid of $2,840.00, seconded by Council Member David Snyder.

Vote on Motion:

Passed unanimously.
 
11. Discuss, Consider and Take Action to appoint a zoning commission for the City of Seymour and to authorize city staff to publish proper zoning notices and to advertise for citizens to serve on the
Zoning Board of Adjustments for the City of Seymour.
 
Joe Shephard gave a brief overview of this item. Mr. Shephard feels that it is imperative
that the zoning ordinance be adopted by the city and his recommendation is that the council appoint themselves as the zoning commission and also allow city administration to advertise for a zoning board of adjustments.
 
Motion:

A motion was made by Council Member David Snyder to appoint the council as the zoning commission for the City of Seymour, seconded by Donna Fest.

Vote on motion:

Passed unanimously.
 
Motion:

A motion was made by Council Member Don Butler to authorize City staff to publish proper zoning notices and advertise for citizens to serve on the zoning board of adjustments
for the City of Seymour, seconded by Donald G. Coltharp.

Vote on motion:

Passed unanimously.
 
12. Discuss, Consider and Take Action to extend AEP Contract.
 
Joe Shephard related that the current AEP contract expires December 31, 2007.
After a brief overview of the information Mr. Shephard gathered from representatives
of AEP and other cities, Mr. Shephard’s recommendation was for the City of Seymour
enter into a seven year contract with AEP at the 8.012 base price.
 
Motion:

A motion was made by Council Member David Snyder to enter into a contract
with AEP for seven years at a cost price of 8.012, seconded by Council Member Donna Fest.

Vote on motion:

Passed unanimously.
 
13. City Administrator’s report, report of suggestions/concerns received in City of Seymour Suggestion Box and Well-Level Report.
 
Joe Shephard reported that Rick Garcia had not been able to get a well-level report due to the storm situation and there were no suggestions in the suggestion box. Joe expressed a job well done by the city employees for their efforts during the recent storms. Joe also related that Conchita passed her City Secretary Certification.
 
14. City Council members’ reports and setting of future agenda items.
 
Council Member Don Butler suggested that Jerry Pruitt,
Emergency Management Coordinator provide a report at the next council meeting
regarding the bad weather that has taken place in Seymour recently.
 
 
NO EXECUTIVE SESSION
   
ADJOURNMENT

Motion:

A Motion was made by Council Member Don Butler at 8:15 p.m. to adjourn,
seconded by Council Member David Snyder.

Vote:

Passed unanimously

Approved this 19th, day of July, 2007.
 
 
______________________________________
Mayor Dan Craighead



__________________________________
Attest: Recording Secretary
Suzanne Shumate

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