City of Seymour

The Council meeting involved the approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes from December 15, 2025. Key actions included the approval of several resolutions: Resolution NO RE 2026-101 concerning the Emergency Medical Services & Ambulance Transportation Joint Response 'Intercept' Billing/Reimbursement/Revenue Sharing Agreement with Gold Cross Ambulance; Resolution NO RE 2026-102 for the Payment of Bills; Resolution NO RE 2026-103 declaring a 2018 Kubota Utility Terrain Vehicle and Attachments as excess equipment; and Resolution NO RE 2026-104 granting a Temporary Class "B" License to Outagamie Speedway.

The Joint Committee of the Whole reviewed the August Finance Reports and recommended the payment of bills for approval by the council. Key discussion points included the development of a Special Event Permit Policy, where the committee directed city staff to draft an ordinance and create guidelines for special events and street use, following a previous discussion about liability insurance requirements. The committee also recommended amending the capital budgets for the Fire and Rescue departments to cover carpet replacement at their building. Updates from the City Administrator covered ongoing work on capital and operating budget requests, progress on development agreements with Lexington Homes and Mainline Estates, LLC (for a Senior Living Development), and an upcoming Plan Commission meeting to review a subdivision site plan. The Police Chief reported on ongoing investigation into park damage, and the Director of Public Works noted that Morrow Street has been paved.

The meeting included the swearing-in ceremony for Lieutenant Fuller. Key items for discussion and recommendation to the council included the approval of the Gold Cross Agreement with Seymour Rescue, review of the December Finance Reports, and approval of the payment of bills. The committee also recommended declaring a 2018 Kubota as excess equipment and utilizing unassigned fund balance for an access control panel for the fire/EMS building. Furthermore, the committee reviewed and recommended approval for the Temporary Class B License for the Outagamie Speedway. City Administrator updates covered timelines for TIF reporting guidelines, review of the 2026 debt payment calendar, Plan Commission review of the Idlewild Planned Unit Development site plan, preparation for the FY 2025 audit, and review of vacation policy amendments.

The Joint Committee of the Whole reviewed the October Finance Reports and recommended the payment of bills to the council. Discussions also took place regarding the Special Event Ordinance and Street Use Ordinance, with a recommendation to place them on a future council meeting agenda. The committee reviewed a Temporary Class B License application for the Seymour Business League concerning sleigh rides scheduled for December 13th, and subsequently recommended its approval. The committee reviewed the FY 2026 Budget, noting potential budget amendments for a land loan payoff. Updates were provided on the installation feasibility of an outdoor warning siren, leaf pick up progress, and preliminary infrastructure preparations for a new development area north of Kwik Trip. The City Administrator also mentioned plans to develop a comprehensive Capital Improvement/Purchase Plan for future review.

The combined meeting included a Regular Council session followed by an Animal Control Board meeting and subsequent reconvening. Key discussions during the regular session involved approving the agenda and two resolutions: one for the payment of bills (RE 2025-197) and another for a Temporary Class B License for the Seymour Business League (RE 2025-198). The session also included a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the consideration of a Notice of Claim against the City of Seymour, which was subsequently disallowed in open session. During the Animal Control Board segment, testimony was heard regarding incidents involving a dog owned by John Wadzinski, and modifications were approved for the Dangerous Animals Ordinance concerning fencing requirements and liability insurance proof deadlines.