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 May 12, 2026
The city council of Moody, Texas met in a public hearing and regular session, May 12 , 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, Daniel Turner and Billy Campbell. Cody Goodwin arrived after the meeting started. 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 public hearing for the Texas Department council meeting started at 6:00pm. With no one in attendance for the Public Hearing, the regular council meeting started at 6:05 p.m.
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 & Approve City Council minutes from regular meeting on 04/14/2026. A motion was made by Billy Campbell and seconded by Carol Haas. All for and none against. Motion carried.
6. Item #6 Staff Reports: Utilty/Police/Administrator. Reports given from all departments.
7. Item #7 Purchase of Watchguard in car video storage with Technology Funds.
An explanation was provided by Chief Ray Lantz. A motion was made by Billy Campbell to allow this purchase and seconded by Daniel Turner. All for and none against, motion carried.
8.Item#8 Presentation of Audit 2024-2025
A presentation of the Audit was given by Brockway, Gersbach Franklin & Niemeier PC. The council was each given a handout with all of the financials for the City. A motion was made by John Carpenter and seconded by Billy Campbell to accept the audit. All for and none against, motion carried.
9.Item#9 505 6th street- Action on new double wide on lot not zoned for manufactured homes.
There was a public hearing before this meeting where there was no one in attendance to argue this request. A motion was made by Billy Campbell and seconded by Cody Goodwin, all for and none against, motion carried.
10. Item#10 501 2nd street.
Ms. Behrend was in attendance and gave an explanation of what were her next steps. She presented the council with plans for moving on with a barndominium. She also presented that she could possibly be receiving a new double wide mobile home. After much discussion, the council agreed to approve whichever option was better for the family would be allowed. A motion was made by Billy Campbell and seconded by Cody Goodwin. All for and none against, motion carried.
11. Item #11 Development on Blue Cut Rd. (Ryan)
The realtor was not in attendance and the City Manager spoke to council concerning a letter that was submitted by the company, however the council chose to table this matter. A motion was made by John Carpenter to table and seconded by Billy Campbell, all for and none against, motion tabled.
12. Item #12 Providing water on Fellers Property.
Ms. Brown and her daughter were in attendance and spoke to the council about the estimate. There was a discussion between Ms. Brown and the council. A motion was made by John Carpenter for the city’s attorney to look into the legalility of the matter and was seconded by Cody Goodwin. All for and none against, motion carried.
13. Item #13 Setting date for Cotton Harvest Festival
Salina Owens was in attendance to present the date for the Cotton Harvest Festival, which is Saturday, September 26, 2026. A motion was made by Billy Campbell to accept the date and seconded by Cody Goodwin, all for and none against, motion carried.
14. Item #14 1 day ammendment to open container ordinance: allowing byob at Cotton Harvest Festival.
An explanation was given by Ms. Owen regarding this matter and how there would be designated areas for drinking and that it was a strictly byob and that the festival would not be selling alcohol. Police Chief, Ray Lantz stated that he would have 2 reserve officers stationed at the Festival for added security. A motion was made by Billy Campbell and seconded by Daniel Turner, all for and none against, motion carried.
15. Item#15 Brush Chipping
The matter of the pick up of brush was discussed by councilmen, Billy Campbell. An explanation was given by the Utility Director, Beau Massey. There was no action taken on this matter.
16. Item #16. Pot holes
This item was discussed by councilman, Billy Campbell. An explanation was given by the Utillity Director, Beau Massey. There was not action taken on this matter.
17. Item #17. Executive Session if needed.
None needed.
18. Item #18 Adjournment.
A motion was made by Billy Campbell to adjourn and seconded by Cody Goodwin. All for and none against, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.
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Submitted by Renae Rivera