City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, May 21, 2026 06:30 PM Council Chambers

The Joshua City Council will hold a reception with light refreshments from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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 April 2026. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

2. 2.Discussion regarding the Library Agreement between the City of Joshua and Joshua Independent School District (JISD). (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 the Citizens on Patrol Program for their dedicated service, commitment to public safety, and continued support of the community.

2. 2.Recognizing outgoing Council Member Dakota Marshall for his dedicated service to the City of Joshua.

3. 3.Remarks from outgoing Council Member Dakota Marshall.

4. 4.Presentation of the Certificate of Election, and administration of the Oath of Office by the City Secretary to the newly elected and re-elected officials. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

5. 5.Introduction and remarks from newly elected and re-elected council members.

G.CONSENT AGENDA

1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the April 16, 2026, meeting minutes. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

H.REGULAR AGENDA

1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem for a one-year term. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving a resolution adopting the Certification & Education Pay Policy and the Certification and Education Pay Plan. (Staff Resource: B. Grounds)

3. 3.Public hearing on a request for a Conditional Use Permit regarding approximately 2.95 acres of land in the J. Minett Survey, Abstract 547, known as Lot 1, Block 1, Owl Village, City of Joshua, Texas, located at 613 N. Broadway St., to allow for the use of an Amusement, Commercial (indoor). (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit regarding approximately 2.95 acres of land in the J. Minett Survey, Abstract 547, known as Lot 1, Block 1, Owl Village, City of Joshua, Texas, located at 613 N. Broadway St., to allow for the use of an Amusement, Commercial (indoor). (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

I.STAFF REPORT

1. 1.Police Department

2. 2.Public Works Department

3. 3.Animal Services

4. 4.Code Enforcement

5. 5.Economic Development

6. 6.Parks Department

7. 7.Municipal Court

8. 8.Development Services

9. 9.Human Resources

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 551.087: to discuss and consider economic development incentives and all matters incident and related thereto.

    

2. 2.Pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.072: to discuss and consider the purchase, exchange, lease, release, or value of real property and all matters incident and related thereto.

3. 3.Pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.071: consultation with the City Attorney regarding legal issues associated with Chapters 42, 43, and 212 of the Texas Local Government Code, and all matters incident and related thereto.

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 May 14, 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