City of Moody, Texas
P.O. Box 68 606 Ave E.
Moody TX 76557
254-853-2314 Fax: 254-853-2164
MINUTES of the City Council April 14, 2026
The citycouncilof Moody, Texas met in a regular session, April 14, 2026. This meetingwas duly announced in accordance with Title 5, Chcipter 551, of the Texas Government Code. The following items were addressed:
1. CALL TO ORDER, ESTABLISH A QUORUM IS PRESENT. Mayor Charleen Dowellcalled the Moody City Council to order, determined that a quorum was present with Mayor Pro-Tem, John Carpenter, CarolHaas, and Billy Campbell. 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 prayerforthe 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 03/10/2026. A motion was made by Billy Campbell and seconded by John Carpenter to accept the minutes. All for and none against, motion carried.
6. Item #6 Staff reports, Utility Director/Police Chief/Administrator. Reports were given.
7. Item #7 501 2nd street house burned down. Would like to place a mobile home on lot to replace home. An explanation was given by the homeowners. Owner is requesting that a variance be given for a used double wide as opposed to and new one that City ordinance requests. They also mentioned that if this could not be given, then they would consider building a barn dominium on the property. A motion was made by Billy Campbell to table the matter for plans and was seconded by Carol Haas. All for none against, motion tabled.
8. Item #8 505 6th street would like to place new doublewide on lot. This lot is not zoned for a mobile home. The owner is asking for a variance to place a mobile home on lot.
The City Manager explained that letters must be sent to the neighbors of this lot making them aware what was being asked. A motion was made by John Carpenter to table the matter until letters were sent out and time given for response. This motion was seconded by Billy Campbell. All for and none against, motion tabled.
9. Item #9 1131 Talley/ would like to put a single wide mobile home on small triangular lot. A motion was made by John Carpenter to allow a doublewide mobile home not a single wide. This motion was seconded by Billy Campbell. All for none against, motion carried.
1o. Item #1O Blue cut road. 4′ waterline (Ryan). The realtor gave an explanation that his buyers would only be on board if a 4′ line would be accepted instead of a 6′ line. An engineer from Walker Partners was in attendance and explained to council that after a previous capacity evaluation, that adding 27 more meters was still well within capacity. A motion was made by Billy Campbell that if a 4’line is allowed it will be acceptable.
This motion was seconded by John Carpenter. All for and none against. Motion carried.
11. Item #11 Providing water on Fellers Hill Rd. (Amber Brown) Estimates were given to Ms. Brown. She would like to get her own estimates. Council would like more information. A motion was made by Billy Campbell to table this matter and seconded by John Carpenter. All for and none against, motion tabled.
12. Personnel Utility Department This matter was discussed in executive session.
13. Executive session if needed. Council went into executive session at 6:54pm and session ended at 7:20PM. The only thing to report was that health issues and next steps for an employee were discussed.
14. Adjournment. A motion was made by Billy Campbell and seconded by Carol Haas to adjourn the meeting. All for and none against, meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.
Submitted by Renae Rivera