March 9, 2026 Council Meeting Recap | Seagoville, Texas
The Seagoville City Council met for a Work Session and Regular Session on Monday, March 9, 2026, at City Hall, where members approved several significant spending items and filled two vacancies on the Board of Adjustments.
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.
Movie in the Park Selections
During the Work Session, Director of Public Works Chris Ryan presented proposed dates and film options for the city’s 2026 Movie in the Park events. Council directed staff to hold both events on Saturdays, with the October date contingent on turnout at the May event. The selected films were The Unbreakable Boy and Sonic 3.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Childress highlighted two community programs during the Regular Session. The Citizen’s Police Academy will run Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. starting April 7 through May 26, giving residents an inside look at police operations and procedures. Interested residents must apply in person at the police department by March 31.
The Mayor also reminded residents that online water bill payments are available for those who register, allowing secure payments from any location at any time. Residents with questions can contact the Utility Billing Department at 972 287 2050.
Consent Agenda Approved Unanimously
Council approved three consent agenda items in a single 5 to 0 vote, following a motion from Councilmember Epps and a second from Councilmember Grimes. The approved items included:
- Minutes from the February 23, 2026 City Council meeting
- A resolution authorizing the purchase of an MDG75 75kVA mobile diesel generator and docking station installation from Waukesha Pearce Industries through a Buyboard cooperative purchasing contract, not to exceed $189,636.90 (Resolution No. 2026 17)
- A resolution approving an engineering services agreement with Garver, LLC for the city’s water master plan, not to exceed $256,041.00 (Resolution No. 2026 18)
Board of Adjustments Appointments
City Secretary Sara Egan briefed the council on vacancies for two unexpired terms on the Board of Adjustments, Place 2 and Place 3. Councilmember Hernandez moved to authorize Teena Gayle to serve on two boards simultaneously, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magill, which passed unanimously.
A follow up motion from Councilmember Hernandez, also seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Magill, appointed Teena Gayle to Place 2 and Nancy Ashley to Place 3. Both motions passed 5 to 0.
Howard Street Repaving Approved
Mr. Ryan presented the scope of work for asphalt road reconstruction on Howard Street. Mayor Pro Tem Magill moved to approve a resolution authorizing Anderson Asphalt and Concrete Paving to complete the project for a cost not to exceed $78,900.00, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The resolution passed unanimously as Resolution No. 2026 19.
No items of community interest, councilmember reports, or future agenda items were discussed. Mayor Childress adjourned the Regular Session at 7:07 p.m.
Source: City of Seagoville official meeting minutes, March 9, 2026 City Council meeting.
