P.O. Box 68 606 Ave E.
Moody TX 76557
254-853-2314 Fax: 254-853-2164
MINUTES of the City Council, August 12, 2025
The city council of Moody, Texas met in a regular session, August 12, 2025. This meeting was duly announced in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. The following items were addressed:
- CALL TO ORDER, ESTABLISH A QUORUM IS PRESENT. Mayor Charleen Dowell called the Moody City Council to order, determined that a quorum was present with Mayor Pro-Tem, John Carpenter, Richard Moore, Carol Haas, Michael Bransford, and Cody Goodwin. Members of the Council Bar also in attendance were the City Administrator and Chief of Police. The City Council was called to order and the council meeting started at 6:00pm.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & PRAYER. The group assembled in the pledge to the U.S. Flag and to the Texas Flag. The group offered a prayer for the group and proceedings.
3. Item #3 Public comments on Agenda items.
None.
4. Item #4 Public comments on Non-Agenda items.
None.
5. Item #5 Review and approve City Council minutes from Regular meeting on 07/8/25. A motion was made by Richard Moore and seconded by Michael Bransford, all for and none against. Motion carried.
6. Item #6 Staff reports/ Utility Director, Police Chief, and Administrator. Reports were given, the Chief of Police, Ray Lantz, was not in attendance, however, his report was given to the council for review.
7. Item #7 Order of election (Mclennan County). The City Administrator, Keith Fisher, let the council know that there needed to be a vote in order for Mclennan County to hold the order of election. A motion was made by John Carpenter and seconded by Cody Goodwin. All for and none against, motion carried.
8. Item #8 Proposed tax rate. There was explanation from the City Administrator, regarding the proposed tax rate. A motion was made by Richard Moore and seconded by Michael Bransford. All for and none against, motion carried.
9. Item #9 Proposed Budget. The council was given a proposed budget in their folders to look over. Council suggested a workshop to go over the line items on the budget. A motion was made by Michael Bransford and seconded by Carol Haas, to accept the proposed budget, all for and none against, motion carried.
10. Item #10 Next meeting & public hearing on August 28th at 6pm. A motion was made by Cody Goodwin and seconded by John Carpenter, for said meeting and public hearing to be held on August 28th. All for and none against, motion carried.
11. Item #11 Executive session if needed. None needed.
12. Item #12 Adjournment. A motion was made by Cody Goodwin and seconded by John Carpenter for the meeting to be adjourned. All for and none against, meeting was adjourned at 6:15 pm.
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Submitted by Renae Rivera