3. Discuss, consider and take action upon
Resolution for Street Project.

Municipal Development Shelly Green explained to CA Joe Shepard that due to the
streets being in good shape, the City did not qualify for the street grant. Therefore, this
resolution was not approved.

4. Discuss, consider and take action regarding extension and increase of contract cost for contract for Custodial Services, between City of Seymour and Joan Heath for custodial services at the Portwood Arts and Civics Center, 800 E. Morris, Seymour, for a term of service beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007.

Motion:
Motion made by Council Member Coltharp, 2nd by Council Member Fest
to extend contract between the City of Seymour and Joan Heath for a term of service
Beginning October 1, 2006 and to continue through September 30, 2007.

Vote on motion:
passes unanimously.

5. Discuss, consider and take action regarding extension and increase in contract cost for the contract between the City of Seymour and Delmer “Lee” Hembree for Maintenance and upkeep of the following City properties: City Park, Industrial Site #1, Soccer Field and Jogging Trail; contract extension to begin October 1, 2006 and continue through September 30, 2007.

Motion:
Motion made by MPT Butler, 2nd by Council Member Tankersley, to extend contract between the City of Seymour and Delmer “Lee” Hembree for a term of service beginning October 1, 2006 and to continue through September 30, 2007 .

Vote on the Motion:
passes unanimously.

6. Discuss, consider that take action regarding extension
and increase in contract cost for the contract between the City of Seymour and Trish Hons for maintenance and cleaning at the following City facilities located at 301 N. Washington: Utility Office, Finance, Courtroom, Economic Development office, Conference Room and Administrative offices contract extension to begin October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007.

Motion:
Motion made by Council Member Snyder, 2nd by MPT Butler, to extend contract between the
City of Seymour and Trish Hons, for a term of service beginning October 1, 2006 and to continue through September 30, 2007 .

Vote on the Motion:
passes unanimously.

7. Discuss, consider and take action upon Ordinance #2006-05,
passed by show of hands at the August meeting, which establishes the ad valorem levy tax rate for the City of Seymour for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 at .42674/per 100 dollar valuation, representing a levy of .26826/100 for Operations and Maintenance, and .15848/100 for interest and sinking requirements–by conducting formal "voice vote"
of the final form of the Ordinance.

Motion:
Motion was made by Council Member Tankersley, 2nd by Council Member Snyder, to conduct a formal ‘voice vote” for Ordinance #2006-05 which establishes the ad valorem levy tax rate for the City of Seymour for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.

Voice Vote made by Council Member Coltharp - yes
Voice Vote made by Council Member Fest - yes
Voice Vote made by MPT Butler - yes
Voice Vote made by Council Member Tankersley - yes
Voice Vote made by Council Member Snyder - yes

Vote on the Motion:
passes unanimously


8. Discuss, consider and take action regarding Ordinance to provide a safety zone surrounding schools, childcare facilities, youth centers, and parks being areas in which registered sex offenders may not reside; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; finding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance was passed was open to the public, as required by law.

Motion:
Motion made by Council Member Snyder, 2nd by Council Member Tankersley, to approve Ordinance # 2006- 06 providing a safety zone surrounding schools, childcare facilities, youth centers, and parks being areas in which registered sex offenders may not reside.

Vote on the Motion:
passes unanimously.

9. Discuss, consider and take action to authorize expenditure from the "Dannie Fancher Gift Fund" a fund dedicated for use at the Portwood Arts and Civics Center, for replacement tile flooring, and give direction to City staff regarding requests for quotes.

Motion:
Motion made by Council Member Coltharp, 2nd by MPT Butler to go out for bids for the re- tiling of the Portwood Pavilion, located at 800 E. Morris, Seymour, Texas.

Vote on the Motion:
passes unanimously.

10. Discuss, consider and take action upon appointment of
Mayor Pro Tempore for next Council year.

Motion:
Motion was made by Council Member Coltharp, and voted unanimously to re-elect
MPT Butler.

11. Discuss, consider and take action, if warranted of
Council meeting schedule for next Council year.

Motion:
Vote was unanimous to continue the 3rd Thursday of each month
to remain the same for the City Council meetings.

12. City Administrator report, well-level report and
suggestions from the Suggestion Box.

CA Shephard stated there were no suggestions in the box this month. The well level
report that the council received in the packets showed the wells to be in good shape.
I’ve asked Rick Garcia to check the wells more than once a month due to the heat
and drought. The situation with the water is very good and compared to other cities
that have suffered , the fluctuation has not changed . The City received a Coliform
Rule award, from TCEQ. CA Shephard gave a comparison of the different cities
concerning the electric rates, and the City is working hard to keep the
cost as low as possible.

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

No council reports or future agenda items were given.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: PUBLIC MEETING CLOSES

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/Mill Creek formerly Safe Solutions.

EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSES:
PUBLIC MEETING RESUMES

15. Take Action resulting from
deliberations during Executive Session.

Due to no new information given to the City an Executive Session was not held .

Note: The Council reserves the right to vote or to act in open session upon any of the items listed in this agenda.


ADJOURNMENT

Motion:
Motion to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. by MPT Butler and passes unanimously.

Approved this ________ day of October, 2006 .



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Mayor Dan Craighead



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Interim City Secretary, Conchita Torrez

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