February 23, 2026 Council Meeting Recap | Seagoville, Texas
The Seagoville City Council met for a Work Session and Regular Session on Monday, February 23, 2026, at City Hall, covering a wide range of topics including fleet management updates, a dumpster enclosure ordinance discussion, and approval of a new multi year banking services contract.
Mayor Dennis K. Childress presided over both sessions. Council members present included Rick Howard, Jose Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem Harold Magill, Allen Grimes, and Jon Epps. City Manager Carey Neal, City Attorney Victoria Thomas, and City Secretary Sara Egan also attended.
Fleet Management Update
During the Work Session, City Manager Carey Neal introduced Kayla Villareal, Senior Client Strategy Manager with Enterprise Fleet Management, who provided an update on the city’s vehicle fleet. Ms. Villareal reported that 32 vehicles have been ordered, with 10 already delivered to the city. Of the remaining 22, 20 are currently at the upfit stage for equipment installation, while the final 2 are working their way through the manufacturer process.
She also discussed the process of selling existing city vehicles to generate resale figures. Ms. Villareal noted that the Wex fuel program has been integrated into the fleet website, giving the city access to both fuel and vehicle information in one place. She added that 33 percent of the fleet has received maintenance service under the new program, with staff scheduled to meet later in the week to plan for the next fiscal year.
Councilmember Magill asked about the ongoing vehicle order backlog. Ms. Villareal responded that vehicle orders are back to pre pandemic timelines and are now being received within months.
Dumpster Enclosure Ordinance Discussion
Director of Health Services Mamata Bhandari noted that this item was placed on the agenda at the request of Councilmember Hernandez. Hernandez explained that he wanted to bring attention to dumpster enclosure requirements and spacing concerns affecting certain business areas with limited space. The council discussed the issue and directed staff to gather input from Frontier Waste along with affected property and business owners to explore a possible solution.
Rules of Procedure Review
City Secretary Sara Egan presented revised Rules of Procedure reflecting both operational changes and updates requested by the council. The proposed revisions include allowing public speakers 3 minutes to address the council and limiting public comments on agenda items to board meetings only.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Childress reminded residents that during the Early Voting period, voters can cast ballots at any countywide Vote Center in Dallas County. Early Voting was set to end that Friday, February 27. On Election Day, voting becomes precinct based, requiring residents to vote at their assigned polling location.
The Mayor also encouraged residents to visit the Animal Shelter to meet adoptable pets, available Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 to 3 p.m. Adoptions are completed in person at the shelter or through off site adoption events.
Mayor Childress also recognized Councilmember Magill’s milestone birthday and praised his ongoing contributions to the community.
Consent Agenda Approved Unanimously
Mayor Pro Tem Magill made a motion to approve consent agenda items 11 and 12, seconded by Councilmember Grimes. The motion passed unanimously, 5 to 0. The approved items included:
- Joint meeting minutes from the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission dated February 2, 2026
- City Council meeting minutes from February 9, 2026
Kaufman Appraisal District Property Purchase Not Approved
City Manager Carey Neal presented a proposed resolution disapproving the Kaufman Central Appraisal District’s planned purchase of real property, as described in KCAD Board of Directors Resolution No. 2025 9. Mayor Pro Tem Magill made a motion to approve the item, but the motion failed for lack of a second, meaning no formal action was taken by the council on the matter.
Banking Services Contract Approved
Director of Finance Gail French summarized the terms of a proposed banking services contract with American National Bank of Texas. The agreement covers the period from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2029, with two possible one year extensions. Councilmember Hernandez made a motion to approve the contract, seconded by Councilmember Howard. The motion passed unanimously, 5 to 0, as Resolution No. 2026 15.
Rules of Procedure Amendment Approved
Mayor Pro Tem Magill made a motion to approve the resolution amending the City Council Rules of Procedure. The motion passed unanimously, 5 to 0, as Resolution No. 2026 16.
No community interest items or councilmember reports were presented.
Executive Session
The council recessed the Regular Session at 7:09 p.m. to convene into Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for consultation with the City Attorney. The closed session addressed pending litigation in the case of Seagoville Residents Association v. City of Seagoville and Target Builders, LLC, Cause No. DC 23 20340, in the 134th Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas.
Mayor Childress reconvened the Regular Session at 7:17 p.m. No action was taken as a result of the Executive Session, and no future agenda items were discussed. The Regular Session was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Source: City of Seagoville official meeting minutes, February 23, 2026 City Council meeting.
