City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023 06:30 PM Council Chambers

The Joshua City Council will hold a Budget Workshop at 6:30 pm. A Work Session and Regular Meeting will be held immediately following the Work Session in the Council Chambers at the Joshua City Hall, located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, Texas, on August 17, 2023.  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

A member of the public who would like to submit a question on any item listed on this agenda may do so via the following options:

Online: An online speaker card is located on the City's website (cityofjoshuatx.us) on the Agenda/Minutes/Recordings page.  Speaker cards received by 5:00 pm on or before the day of the meeting will be read during open session by the City Secretary. 

By phone: Please call 817/558-7447 ext. 2003 by 5:00 pm on or before the day of the meeting and provide your name, address, and question.  The City Secretary will read all questions in the order they are received. 

C.INVOCATION

D.BUDGET WORKSHOP

  1. 1.Discussion on the FY 2023-2024 Proposed Budget. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  2. 2.Discuss and give directions regarding future budget workshop dates.

E.WORK SESSION

  1. 1.Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for July 2023. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  2. 2.Discuss and receive updates on the recommendation of the Food Truck Ordinance. 

  3. 3.Discuss and receive the final report from the Strategic Planning Session. 

F.UPDATES FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMEBERS, 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.

G.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.  

H.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the July 20, 2023 meeting minutes. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Johnson County for Dispatching Services (Fire Department) for the budget year 2023 – 2024. (Staff Resource: T. Griffith)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving Development Agreements. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

I.REGULAR AGENDA

  1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution proposing the adoption of an Ad Valorem Tax Rate and schedule a public hearing subject to all public hearing requirements of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Staff Resources: M. Peacock)

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance amending the Joshua Subdivision Ordinance to be in full compliance and meet all House Bill No 3699 requirements. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an ordinance calling a bond election to be held in the City of Joshua, Texas; making provision for the conduct of a joint election; and resolving other matters incident and related to such election. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving the 2023/2024 employee benefits package with United Healthcare, New York Life, and Ameriflex. (Staff Resource: B. Grounds)       

  5. 5.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving a Camera System and Wi-Fi Project using ARPA funds. (Staff Resource: A. Bransom)

J.STAFF REPORT- JULY 2023

  1. 1.Police Department

  2. 2.Fire Department

  3. 3.Municipal Court

  4. 4.Public Works

  5. 5.Parks & Recreation

  6. 6.Development Services

  7. 7.Animal Services

  8. 8.City Secretary's Office

K.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 551.071 and 551.074, consultation with the City Attorney regarding personnel matters and all matters incident and related thereto.

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

L.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.

M.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.

N.ADJOURNMENT

The City Council reserves the right to meet in Executive Session 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 August 14, 2023, by 9:00 am on the official bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.

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Alice Holloway
City Secretary