City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, October 16, 2025 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 budget report for September 2025. (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.  

G.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution approving the City of Joshua Investment Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen)

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the September 18, 2025, meeting minutes.  (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

H.REGULAR AGENDA

  1. 1.Public hearing on a request for an ordinance as a conditional use permit regarding approximately .2930 acres of land in the Original Town of Joshua, Lot 4R, Block 11, City of Joshua, Texas, located at 107 N. Main Suite A, to allow for the use of an indoor Amusement Family Arcade. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

    Staff Presentation

    Owner’s Presentation

    Those in Favor

    Those Against

    Owner’s Rebuttal

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an Ordinance as a conditional use permit regarding approximately .2930 acres of land in the Original Town of Joshua, Lot 4R, Block 11, City of Joshua, Texas, located at 107 N. Main, Suite A, to allow for the use of an Indoor Amusement Family Arcade. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to add a provision prohibiting any member of the City Council or Planning & Zoning Commission from participating in a vote or decision related to an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan or a change in zoning classification if the member, or a relative of the member, has an interest in property located within 200 feet of the subject property. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance calling a special election consistent with state law and Article III of the City Charter. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  5. 5.Discuss, consider, and possible action on board appointments.

I.STAFF REPORT

  1. 1.Police Department

  2. 2.Municipal Court Report

  3. 3.Public Works

  4. 4.Parks Department

  5. 5.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.In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, and evaluation of a public officer or employee:

    a. City Manager 

  2. 2.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 9, 2025, by 5:30 pm on the official bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.

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Alice Holloway
City Secretary