City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, August 21, 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 July 2025. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  2. 2.Discussion on the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. (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 the meeting minutes of July 17, 2025, and August 05, 2025.

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action regarding the contract with TXU Energy for the supply of electricity.

H.REGULAR AGENDA

  1. 1.Public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution proposing the adoption of an Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025 and schedule a public hearing subject to the public hearing requirements of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services for Budget Year 2025-2026. (Staff Resource: S. Fullagar)

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Housing City's Class "C" Misdemeanor Prisoners for the Budget Year 25-26. (Staff Resource: S. Fullagar)

  5. 5.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an amendment to the Johnson County Communication Agreement. (Staff Resource: S. Fullagar)

  6. 6.Discuss, consider, and possible action authorizing the City Manager to execute employee benefit contracts with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and New York Life. (Staff Resource: B Grounds)

I.STAFF REPORT

  1. 1.Police Department

  2. 2.Municipal Court

  3. 3.Public Works

  4. 4.Code Compliance

  5. 5.Animal Services

  6. 6.Parks Department

  7. 7.City Secretary's Office

  8. 8.Development Services

J.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.

K.ADJOURNMENT

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 August 14, 2025, 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