6/22/2026 City Council

The Seymour City Council meeting on June 22, 2026, included a public hearing on the closeout of the Seymour Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) program funded by a Community Development Block Grant. The program assisted 28 homeowners with repairs such as roof replacements and heating system upgrades, utilizing the full grant allocation. The council also introduced and passed first reading of Ordinance 12 (Council Bill 30) to rezone a property from residential to industrial (I-2) to facilitate future industrial development, with a specific amendment to exclude junkyards as a permitted use. The developer, Becknell Properties, presented plans emphasizing compliance with environmental and traffic impact studies, landscaping, and lighting restrictions to mitigate effects on nearby residential areas and a wildlife refuge. Additionally, Ordinance 13 (Council Bill 31) was introduced to add handicapped parking spaces on Walnut Street. The meeting also addressed questions about the legality of low-speed vehicles (LSVs) in town and community concerns about social media comment policies. No direct contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the zoning ordinance and rehabilitation program closeout have implications for future development and grant-funded projects in Seymour.