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7/13/2026 Seymour City Council
Published: Jul 13, 2026
Residents Voice Concerns Over Code Violations, Pickleball Court Etiquette, and Environmental Issues
During the miscellaneous section of the meeting, a resident raised concerns about illegal activities and code violations at 609 Beach Street, including issues with electricity, water, dogs, living in a shed, illegal burning, and drug arrests. The resident expressed frustration that despite multiple reports to various city departments and officials, no action has been taken. The council member present offered to look into the matter further and coordinate with the Police Chief [cite: 676-778]. Another resident, Ms. Grizzle, reported issues at the pickleball courts, specifically concerning players not adhering to rotation rules, leading to frustration among regular players. She suggested clarifying the rules on the sign to define 'rotation' as one game or 20 minutes of court time [cite: 780-832]. A third resident presented issues regarding chemicals being leaked in an alley, stating that while IDEM inspected and found no issue, she had evidence and concerns about communication and enforcement from city departments [cite: 837-932].
Seymour Police Department to Add Two Part-Time Dispatchers to Address Staffing Needs
The council heard the first reading of Ordinance Number 17, Council Bill 35, which concerns amending the 2026 salary of certain city employees by adding two part-time dispatchers to the Seymour Police Department's roles. This is to cover for two employees on maternity leave and to handle summer vacation needs. The funds for these positions are already available, and no additional appropriation is required. The ordinance specifies 520 hours total for the year for these positions [cite: 236-259]. The ordinance passed the first reading with a 4-0 vote [cite: 272].
Seymour Council Updates Smoking Regulations to Include City Vehicles and All Property
Ordinance Number 15, Council Bill Number 33, was introduced for first reading to update city property smoking regulations within Chapter 32 of the Seymour City Code. The amendment clarifies language from an older ordinance, likely from 1987, and specifically includes prohibitions on smoking and vaping in city vehicles. It expands the prohibition to all city property. Concerns were raised about enforcement and whether this change could be adequately communicated to the public [cite: 395-455]. The ordinance passed the first reading with a 4-0 vote [cite: 471-472].
Rezoning of East US Highway 50 Property Fails Second Reading Amidst Uncertainty Over Land Use
Ordinance Number 12, Council Bill Number 30, concerning the rezoning of property at 11055 East US Highway 50, Seymour, Indiana, from RS to I2, was brought for a second reading. The updated version of the ordinance explicitly includes the term 'junkyards,' which was previously excluded. The council did not reach a decision, as only three members voted in favor, falling short of the required four votes for approval on the second reading. This means the ordinance will be brought back for a third reading [cite: 136-148, 193-212]. Concerns were raised by Council Member Long about approving a rezoning without knowing the specific use of the property [cite: 197-199]. A previous concern from the planning commission meeting involved lights affecting birds [cite: 166-167].
Seymour Adopts New Ordinance to Streamline Wastewater Discharge Regulations for Small Industries
The council considered Ordinance Number 14, Council Bill Number 32, for first reading, which amends Chapter 50 of the Seymour Municipal Code by adding a new section (50.147.1) to establish non-significant categorical industrial user status. This amendment allows the city to exempt very small industrial dischargers (less than 100 gallons of process wastewater per day) from certain federal discharge permit requirements, reducing administrative burden and costs for small industries. The ordinance passed the first reading with a 4-0 vote [cite: 286-341, 384-385]. The Federal Clean Water Act of 1972 mandates these permits for industries with specific operations [cite: 296-301].
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