City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, September 17, 2026 06:30 PM Council Chambers

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 pm. A Regular Meeting will be held immediately following the Work Session in the Council Chambers at Joshua City Hall, located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, Texas.  This meeting is subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Texas.

A.CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT

B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. 1.United States of America

  2. 2.Texas Flag

C.INVOCATION

D.WORK SESSION

  1. 1.Review and discuss questions related to the financial report for August 2026. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

E.UPDATES FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS, UPDATES FROM CITY STAFF MEMBERS:

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the Mayor and Members of the City Council may report on the following items of community interest, including (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolences; (2) information about holiday schedules, (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; (5) information about community events; and (6) announcements involving any imminent threat to public health and safety. Staff Updates will address operational issues in various City departments. No deliberation is authorized under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

F.PUBLIC FORUM, PRESENTATION, AND RECOGNITION:

The City Council invites citizens to speak on any topic.  However, unless the item is specifically noted on this agenda, the City Council is required under the Texas Open Meetings Act to limit its response to responding with a statement of specific factual information, reciting the City's existing policy, or directing the person making the inquiry to visit with City Staff about the issue. Therefore, no Council deliberation is permitted.  Each person will have 3 minutes to speak.  

  1. 1.Proclamation recognizing September 17–23, 2026, as Constitution Week in the City of Joshua, sponsored by the local chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

G.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the August 20, 2026, meeting minutes. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution supporting the adoption of the Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) requirements. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution amending the Capitalization Policy. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen)

  4. 4.Review and discuss the possible action of approving a municipal maintenance agreement between the City of Joshua and the Texas Department of Transportation. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

H.REGULAR AGENDA

  1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on ratifying the property tax revenue increase in the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  3. 3.Public hearing on the proposed City of Joshua 2026 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance adopting the City of Joshua 2026 Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  5. 5.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen)

  6. 6.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an Ordinance disannexing certain tracts of land, as described in Exhibit A, from the corporate limits of the City of Joshua, Texas, pursuant to Section 43.142 of the Texas Local Government Code. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  7. 7.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution disapproving the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County Building Acquisition Proposal. (Resource: Mayor Kimble)

  8. 8.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the Johnson County amendment to the Communications System Agreement. (Staff Resource: S. Fullagar)

  9. 9.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the Johnson County Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Housing Class C Misdemeanor Prisoners for Budget Year 2026-2027. (Staff Resource: S. Fullagar)

  10. 10.Discuss, consider, and possible action on board appointments. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  11. 11.Discuss, consider, and possible action regarding the official ballot from the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

I.STAFF REPORT

  1. 1.Police Department

  2. 2.Municipal Court

  3. 3.Animal Services

  4. 4.Public Works

  5. 5.Code Enforcement

  6. 6.Parks Department

  7. 7.Development Services

  8. 8.Economic Development

  9. 9.Human Resource

  10. 10.City Secretary's Office

J.EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City Council of the City of Joshua will recess into Executive Session (Closed Meeting) pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: 

  1. 1.Pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 

K.RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION

In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551, the City Council will reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on matters discussed in executive session. 

L.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/REQUESTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BE ON THE NEXT AGENDA

Councilmembers shall not comment upon, deliberate, or discuss any item that is not on the agenda.  Councilmembers shall not make routine inquiries about operations or project status on an item that is not posted.  However, any Councilmember may state an issue and request to place the item on a future agenda.

M.ADJOURN

The City Council reserves the right to meet in Executive Session closed to the public at any time in the course of this meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.071 for private consultation with the attorney for the City.

Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. A quorum will be physically present at the posted meeting location of City Hall.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Joshua will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled persons attending this meeting. Requests should be received at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by contacting the City Secretary's office at 817/558-7447.

CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on or before September 10, 2026, by 5:00 pm on the official bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.

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Alice Holloway
City Secretary