City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, September 18, 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.

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

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 August 2025. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  2. 2.Discussion on the Animal Shelter Fundraiser Campaign.

  3. 3.Discussion on the agreement with the Joshua Area Chamber of Commerce and direct staff regarding the exploration of a possible new chamber organization. (Staff Resource: N. Fussner)

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.Presentation on Delinquent Tax and Court Fine/Fee Collections by Alison Callison, Attorney and Partner with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP.

  2. 2.Proclamation declaring September 17–23, 2025, as Constitution Week, in recognition of the signing of the United States Constitution.

G.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the August 21, 2025, meeting minutes.

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution adopting the purchasing policy. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the closure of certain accounts at Pinnacle Bank. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen)

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution adopting the 2024 Johnson County Hazard Mitigation plan. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

H.REGULAR AGENDA

  1. 1.Discuss, consider and possible action on an Ordinance approving the annual 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 ratifying the property tax revenue increase in the budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance adopting the City of Joshua 2025  Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance amending the FY 2025 budget. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  5. 5.Public hearing on a request to consider an ordinance amending Subsections (C)(1), “Public Hearing and Notice,” and (D)(3), “Action of the City Council,” of Section 3.1.4, “Amendments, Changes and Administrative Procedures,” of Article 3, “Processes and Procedures,” of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, relative to zoning public notice, public hearings and zoning protests; and amending Section 5.8, “Home Occupations,” of Article 5, “Permitted Uses,” of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, to include the preemptive effect of Section 229.902 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

  6. 6.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an ordinance amending Subsections (C)(1), “Public Hearing and Notice,” and (D)(3), “Action of the City Council,” of Section 3.1.4, “Amendments, Changes and Administrative Procedures,” of Article 3, “Processes and Procedures,” of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, relative to zoning public notice, public hearings and zoning protests; and amending Section 5.8, “Home Occupations,” of Article 5, “Permitted Uses,” of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, to include the preemptive effect of Section 229.902 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

  7. 7.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an Ordinance amending Chapter 13, “Utilities,” Article 13.03, “Sewage Disposal,” to Add Provisions Related to Water Wells and Modify Septic Tank Distance Regulations. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado).

  8. 8.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an Ordinance repealing Section 903.2.11.9, “Buildings over 6,000 square feet,” contained in Section 3.02.152, “Amendments,” of Division 3, “Building Code,” of Article 3.02, “Technical and Construction Codes and Standards,” of Chapter 3, “Building Regulations,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Joshua, Texas; and repealing Section 903.2.11.9, “Buildings over 6,000 square feet,” contained in Section 5.02.002, “Amendments,” of Article 5.02, “International Fire Code,” of Chapter 5, “Fire Prevention and Protection,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Joshua, Texas.  (Staff Resource: M. Peacock). 

  9. 9.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution affirming nominations regarding candidate(s) for the Board of Directors for the Central Appraiser District of Johnson County. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  10. 10.Discuss, consider, and possible action regarding the appointment of board members. (A. Holloway)

I.STAFF REPORT

  1. 1.Police Department

  2. 2.Municipal Court

  3. 3.Animal Services

  4. 4.Code Compliance

  5. 5.Development Services

  6. 6.Public Works

  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 Section 551.071, to consult with the City Attorney regarding legal issues associated with development agreements, 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:

    a. City Manager

    b. City Secretary 

    c. Personnel

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 12, 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