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 June 9, 2026
The city council of Moody, Texas met in a regular session, June 9 , 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 05/12/2026. A motion was made by Cody Goodwin to accept pending the correction of himself showing to be absent and then showing to vote on a later item in the meeting. This motion was seconded by Billy Campbell, all for none against, motion carried. This correction will be made.
6. Item #6 Staff reports: Utility Director, Police Chief, and Adminstrator. Reports were given.
7. Item #7 M.R.B. Group W.W.T.P. Update:
An update was given by the City Manager. A motion was made to accept the update by Cody Goodwin, and seconded by John Carpenter, all for none against, motion carried.
8. Item #8 Procedures for closing uncollectable water accts in RVS
A form was placed in each City Council members packet for review. Some discussion was given and a motion was made by Cody Goodwin and seconded by Billy Campbell. All for and none against, motion carried. A new procedure was put in place for uncollectible billing in the water system.
9. Item #9 Procedures for new water repayment plan.
A form was placed in each City Council members packet explaining the new process for past due accounts. A motion was made by Cody Goodwin pending a condition be changed to an account that does not comply with their payment obligations, past due amount will become immediately due, not may. This was seconded by Daniel Turner, all for and none against, motion was carried.
10. Item #10. Moody Library- Library Sign
Ms. Alton was in attendance and gave an explanation on the Library trying to acquire a grant for a sign to display Moody events. No action was taken.
11. Item #11 Providing water on Feller’s property.
Ms. Brown was not in attendance. The council asked for the City Attorney, Denny Lessman to look into all of the legalities of what’s being asked. The City Attorney has asked that the property owner submit a factual narrative of what is being asked. No action taken on the item.
12. Item #12 Extra Territorial Water
This item was discussed in an executive session that was called by the City Attorney, Denny Lessman. One council member, Billy Cambpell did not wish for this item to be discussed in the executive session and did walk out. Executive session started at 6:55pm and ended at 7:27 pm. There was nothing to report.
13. Item # 13 Brush Chipping
Council member, Billy Campbell asked for this item to be placed on the agenda. There was no action on this item.
14. Item #14 Pot Holes
Council member, Billy Campbell asked for this item to be placed on the agenda. There was no action on this item.
15. Item #15 Executive Session
*See Item #12
16. Item #16 Adjournment
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Cody Goodwin and seconded by John Carpenter, all for none against. Motion carried, meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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Submitted by Renae Rivera