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, August 11, 2026
The city council of Moody, Texas met in a regular session, August 11, 2026. 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 Charleen Dowell, Mayor Pro-Tem, John Carpenter, Carol Haas, Cody Goodwin, 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 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 7/14/2026. A correction was asked to be made for the council minutes for item #8. However, after reviewing this item, the minutes show that there was a motion made by Cody Goodwin, seconded by Carol Haas and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made to approve by Billy Campbell and seconded by Carol Haas. All for and none against.
6. Item #6 Staff reports, Utility Director, Police Chief and Adminstrator. Reports were given.
7. Item #7 Set proposed tax rate of 0.473610.
A motion was made by Carol Haas and seconded by John Carpenter. Two votes for were from John Carpenter and Carol Haas and two votes against were from Daniel Turner and Billy Campbell. The Mayor broke the tie and voted for, motion passed.
8. Item #8 Order the election.
A motion was made by John Carpenter and seconded by Carol Haas, all for and none against. Motion carried.
9. item #9 Order of Alcohol Election.
A motion was made by John Carpenter and seconded by Carol Haas. All for and none against, motion carried.
10. Item #10 Maintenance Agreement with TXDOT.
A motion was made by John Carpenter and seconded by Daniel Turner to accept the maintenance agreement, all for and none against, motion carried.
11. Item #11 Questions about the Axon ALPR at 107 and 317 and flock cameras.
No action taken on this item.
12. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the hiring of a code enforcement officer, including authority under hiring was made and whether to reconsider, modify, or reaffirm the councils previous action.
A motion was made by Carol Haas and seconded by John Carpenter to leave the prevous voted decision to hire a code enforcement officer in place. There were 3 votes for by John Carpenter, Carol Haas, and Daniel Turner. There were 2 votes against, Billy Campbell and Cody Goodwin. Motion carried.
13. Adjournment.
A motion was made by Carol Haas and seconded by Cody Goodwin, all for and not against, meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm.
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Submitted by Renae Rivera