City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, October 17, 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.  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 September 2024.

  2. 2.Discuss the speed limit reduction on FM 917 from SH 174 to FM 1902 requested by Mr. Scott Atwood.

  3. 3.Discussion on the proposed policy 2.5 Covered Applications and Prohibited Technology. 

  4. 4.Discussion on the proposed revisions to policy 4.9 Longevity Pay & Service Recognition Program.

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.  

G.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on September 19, 2024, meeting minutes.

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution approving the City of Joshua Investment Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2024.

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on policy 2.5 Covered Applications and Prohibited Technology. 

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on revisions to policy 4.9 Longevity Pay & Service Recognition Program.

H.REGULAR AGENDA

  1. 1.Public hearing on a request for a zoning change regarding approximately 0.238 acres of land in the W. Byers Survey, Abstract Number 29,  Lots 1 Thru 4, BLK 16, Original Town of Joshua,  County of Johnson, Texas, located at 309 Santa Fe, to change from (R-1) Single Family Residential District to the (R2) Moderate Density Residential District, to allow for zero lot line single-family detached units on separate lots.

    Staff Presentation

    Owner’s Presentation

    Those in Favor

    Those Against

    Owner’s Rebuttal

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an ordinance for a zoning change regarding approximately 0.238 acres of land in the W. Byers Survey, Abstract Number 29,  Lots 1 Thru 4, BLK 16, Original Town of Joshua,  County of Johnson, Texas, located at 309 Santa Fe, to change from (R-1) Single Family Residential District to the (R2) Moderate Density Residential District, to allow for zero- lot line single-family detached units on separate lots.   

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance amending the FY 2025 budget.

  4. 4.Presentation of TDA Form A1024 CDBG Section 3 Goals and Concepts related to the CDBG Program and Grant Contract Number CVD23-0132.

  5. 5.Discuss, consider, and possible action regarding the TxCDBG Project 23-0132 awarding construction to Blacksmith Ventures for a total construction contract of $618,185.00.

  6. 6.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving a Site Plan regarding 0.2650 acres of land known as Lot 5R, Block 4, Original Town Joshua, W. Byers Survey, Abstract No. 29, County of Johnson, Texas, locally known as 204 N. Main, to allow for the construction of a commercial professional building.

  7. 7.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the approval of new playground equipment and contract with Cunningham Recreation for the City Park.

I.STAFF REPORT

  1. 1.Police Department

  2. 2.Fire Department

  3. 3.Municipal Court

  4. 4.Animal Services

  5. 5.Development Services

  6. 6.Public Works

  7. 7.Code Enforcement

  8. 8.Parks Department

  9. 9.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 Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code: to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information received from or the offer of a financial or other incentive made to a business prospect seeking to locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations.

  3. 3.Pursuant to 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 October 10, 2024, by 6:00 pm on the official bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.

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Alice Holloway
City Secretary