City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, September 19, 2024 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, on September 19, 2024.  This meeting is subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Texas.

Individuals may attend the meeting in person or access the meeting via videoconference or telephone conference call.

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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 budget report and financial statement for July 2024.

  2. 2.Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for August 2024.

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, 2024, as Constitution Week.

  2. 2.Proclamation of appreciation to Brookshire’s Grocery Store for their Community Support and Generosity.

  3. 3.Presentation on the Johnson County's Transportation Bond.

G.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the August 15, 2024, meeting minutes.

H.REGULAR AGENDA

  1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on ratifying the property tax increase in the budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  3. 3.Public hearing on a proposal to adopt the Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Tax Year 2024. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance adopting the City of Joshua 2024 Ad Valorum Property Tax Rate. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) 

  5. 5.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance amending the FY 2024 budget. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) 

  6. 6.Public hearing on a request for a Conditional Use Permit regarding approximately .62 acres of land in the E.H. Eddleman Subdivision, County of Johnson, Texas, located at 109 Oak Street, to allow for the construction of an accessory dwelling. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

    Staff Presentation

    Owner’s Presentation

    Those in Favor

    Those Against

    Owner’s Rebuttal

  7. 7.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit regarding approximately .62 acres of land in the E.H. Eddleman Subdivision, County of Johnson, Texas, located at 109 Oak Street to allow for the construction of an accessory dwelling. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

  8. 8.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services for Budget Year 2024-2024. (Staff Resource: S. Fullagar)

  9. 9.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution nominating a candidate for the Johnson County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  10. 10.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a contract with Johnson County Emergency Services District No. 1 for providing Fire Extinguishment and Emergency Services.(Staff Resource: J. White)

  11. 11.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 8 Director Election Ballot. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

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

I.STAFF REPORT

  1. 1.Police Department

  2. 2.Fire Department

  3. 3.Municipal Court

  4. 4.Public Works

  5. 5.Development Services

  6. 6.Animal Services

  7. 7.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 551.071, consultation with the City Attorney regarding legal advice and issues associated with the Emergency Services District and all matters incident and related thereto.

  2. 2.Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with the City Attorney regarding legal advice and issues associated with the Johnson County Special Utility District 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 September 13, 2024, by 12:00 pm on the official bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.

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Alice Holloway
City Secretary