Regular Meeting
Seymour City Council
August 21, 2008

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

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
by Mayor Craighead at 7:00 p.m.

Council Present:
Mayor Dan Craighead, Council Member Donald Coltharp, MPT Rose Tankersley,
Council Member Nan Gilbert-Mathis, Council Member Billy Henricks and
Council Member Sid Winn.

Council Absent:
none

Counsel Present:
none

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

Participants/Guests:
Donnie Allison, Ruth Ann and John Ondricek, Amanda Futch, Leslie Hardin,
Gerald Wiles, Ella Grace Cousins and MaryLou Duncan.

Pledge Of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Craighead

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.

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 citizen chose to speak at this time.

1. Discuss, consider and take action to approve Resolution No. 1296,
to apply for 2009-2010 Texas Community Development Block Grant assistance under the Community Development Fund, and authorizing the Mayor to act as the Executive Officer and authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the participation in the Texas Community Development Program.

Motion:
A motion was made by Council Member Nan Gilbert-Mathis, seconded by MPT Rose Tankersley, to approve Resolution No. 1296, allowing the City to apply for a 2009-2010 Texas Community Development Block Grant.

Vote on Motion:
passed unanimously.

CONSENT AGENDA:
Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and are generally enacted in one motion. The exception to this rule is that a Council Member may request one or more items to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action.)

2.) CONSIDER APPROVING THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS:

 a.) Approve Thursday, July 17, 2008, Regular Meeting Minutes. 

 b.) Approve the bills dated July 18th, and July 31st, 2008.

c.) Accept REPORTS
1. Monthly Investment Report
2. 1st National Bank accounts report summary
3. Employee List
4. Golf Course Membership Total Report

d.) Accept and approve the Certified Tax Appraisal Roll (Certified Valuations) as prepared and presented by Ronnie Hargrove of the Baylor County Appraisal District for property in the city limits of the City of Seymour and subject to the ad valorem tax for Fiscal Year 2008- 2009.

Motion:
A motion was made by Council Member Donald Coltharp, seconded by Council Member Sid Winn, to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Vote on Motion:
passed unanimously.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

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