Regular Meeting
Seymour City Council
April 19, 2007
 
A regular City Council Meeting was held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007
at the Portwood Arts and Civic Center, 800 E. Morris, Seymour, TX 76380.
 
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL

by Mayor Craighead at 7:05 p.m.
 
Council Present:

Mayor Dan Craighead, Council Member Donald Coltharp, MPT Don Butler, Council Member Donna Fest, Council Member Rose Tankersley, and Council Member David Snyder.

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, Police Department Secretary Jo Petty, Police Officers Curtis Priddy, Rick Hill, Troy McMorris and Code Compliance Officer John Byrket.
 
Participants/Guests:

Toby and Patti Hines, Myra Busby/ Chamber of Commerce, Penny Warren, Carolyn Bomberger, Pat Craighead, Ella Grace Cousins, Wilma Ruth Feemster, Robin Cook,Kristina Donnell, Janice Thornhill, Rusty Hollar and Jessie Barton.
 
Pledge Of Allegiance

The pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Craighead
 
PROCLAMATIONS OR PRESENTATIONS:
 
Proclamation: “Child Abuse Awareness Month” – Mayor Dan Craighead
Proclamation : “Fair Housing Month” – Mayor Dan Craighead
Proclamation : “Municipal Clerks Week”- Mayor Dan Craighead

Here are the Texts of these Proclamations: “
 
“Child Abuse Prevention Month”
 
 Whereas, Child abuse and neglect are complex and ongoing problems in our
society, occurring more than 826,000 times each year; and
 
Whereas, In Texas hundreds of children die every year from abuse or neglect; and
 
Whereas, in Baylor County, our local Child Protective Services Officer investigates an average of five reports of neglect or abuse in our community; and
 
Whereas, Every child is entitled to be loved, to be cared for, to be nurtured and to be secure; and
 
Whereas, Preventing child abuse and neglect is the responsibility of all citizens and community action is needed — the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services encourages you to become an advocate for children;
 
Now therefore I, Dan Craighead, Mayor of Seymour, with and on behalf of the City Council of the City of Seymour on this, the 19th day of April, 2007, proclaim that April 2007 be
 
“Child Abuse Prevention Month”
 
in the City of Seymour and urge all citizens to work together to help reduce child abuse and neglect significantly in the years to come.
  
 APPROVED:
Dan Craighead, Mayor

ATTEST: Conchita Torrez, City Secretary

PROCLAMATION
CITY OF SEYMOUR
 DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2007 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH
AND SUPPORTING FAIR HOUSING ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CITY.
 
Whereas, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination in housing and declares it a national policy to provide, within constitutional limits, for Fair Housing in the United States; and

Whereas, the principle of Fair Housing is not only national law and national policy, but, a fundamental human concept and entitlement for all Americans; and
 
Whereas, this proclamation, during the month of April, provides an opportunity for all Americans to recognize that complete success in the goal of equal housing opportunity can only be accomplished with the help and cooperation of all Americans.
 
NOW THEREFORE, WE, the City Council of the City of Seymour, do proclaim April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Seymour and do hereby urge all the citizens of this locality to become aware of and support the Fair Housing Law.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have affixed our signatures and seal
on this the 19th day of April, 2007.
  
APPROVED:
Dan Craighead, Mayor

ATTEST: Conchita Torrez, City Secretary
  
 PROCLAMATION
MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK
APRIL 29TH – MAY 5, 2007
 
WHEREAS, The Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and
vital part of local government exists throughout the world, and
 
WHEREAS, The Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants, and
 
WHEREAS, The Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link
between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels, and
 
 WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful
of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal services to all.
 
WHEREAS, The Municipal Clerk serves as the information
center on functions of local government and community.
 
WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the
administration of the affairs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk through participation
in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, province, county and international professional organizations.
 
WHEREAS, It is most appropriate that we recognize the
accomplishments of the Office of the Municipal Clerk.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, I DAN CRAIGHEAD, Mayor of SEYMOUR, TEXAS, do recognize the week of April 29th through May 5, 2007, as Municipal Clerks Week, and further extend appreciation to all Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
 
Dated this 19th day of April , 2007. 
 
APPROVED:
Dan Craighead, Mayor  

Attest: Conchita Torrez, City Secretary
 
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