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 July 14, 2026
The city council of Moody, Texas met in a regular session, July 14 , 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 Pro-Tem, John Carpenter, Carol Haas, Cody Goodwin, Daniel Turner 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 on 06/09/2026. A motion was made by Billy Campbell and seconded by Cody Goodwin, all for and none against. Motion carried.
6. Item #6 Staff reports from Utility Director, Police Chief, and Administrator.
Reports were given, no action taken.
7. Item #7 M.R.B Group- W.W.T.P update.
No action taken on this item.
8. Item #8 Re-zoning of Moody school property on Ave E.
A motion was made by Cody Goodwin and seconded by Carol Haas. All for and none against, motion carried.
9. Item #9 Hiring a Code Enforcement/Building Inspector.
An explanation was given by the Police Chief, Ray Lantz. A motion was made by John Capenter and seconded by Carol Haas. The vote was 3 ayes to 2 no’s. Motion carried.
10. Item #10 Discussion and possible action on:
1. Meeting notice requirements. 2. Agenda posting requirements. 3. Executive session procedures.
There was no action on this item.
11. Item #11 Update on brush chipping. Council has asked that the schedule for brush chipping be put on the water bill. A motion was made by John Carpenter and seconded by Cody Goodwin, all for and none against, motion carried.
12. Item # 12 Update on pot holes.
No action taken.
13. Item #13 Update on Sex Offender Residency requirements. The council asked that the Police Chief get in contact with the City Attorney to ask about the requirements and to start working on a ordinance. A motion was made by Cody Goodwin and seconded by Daniel Turner. All for and none against, motion carried.
14. Item #14 Adjournment.
A motion was made by Cody Goodwin and seconded by Daniel Turner, all for and none against, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38pm.
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Submitted by Renae Rivera