City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoshua, TX · September 17, 2020
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17,2O2O
6:30 PM
City Council Present: Joe Hollam, Mayor; Rick DePriest, Place l; Mike Kidd, Place 2; AngelaNichols, place 3;
Roben Purdom, Place 4; Jerry Moore, Place 5; and Scott Kimble, place 6.
City Council Absent: None
city Staff Pr€sent: Josh Jones, City Manager; Mike peacock, Asst. city Manager; Aaron Maldonado,
Development Services Director; and Alice Holloway, City Secretary.
City facilities are closed to the public in response to a health emergency specifically Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-I9). This meeting is available via live stream.
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A. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT
Mayor Hollam amounced a quorum and called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
B. WORX SESSION
1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for August 2020.
(Staff Resource: J. Jones)
No discussion on this item.
2. Questions regarding Regular Session agenda items
No discussion on this item.
D PUBLIC FORUM, PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNATION:
The City Council invites citizens to speak on an! topic. However, unless thc item is specifically noted. on
this agenda, the Ciry Council is required under the Texas Open Meetings Act to limit its response to
responding with o statement of specific factual information, reciting the City's existing policy, or directing
deliberation is permitted'
thc person making the inquiry to visit with Ciry staff about the issue. No Council
Each person will have 3 minutes to speak.
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CONSENT AGENDA
E. -i. c-sa.. "pproval of minures from rhe city council Meeting held on August 2o, 2o2O md
September 3,2020. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)
2. Discuss, consider, and possibte action on an ordinance amending the city of Joshua 2019-2020 FY
Budget
CouncilmemberMooremovedtoapprovetheConsentAgenda.CouncilmemberNicholsseconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously'
F REGULARAGENDA
l. puuti. Hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning october 1, 2020 and ending
September 30, 202 1 . (Staff Resource : J Jones)
ll. Staff Presentation
iii. Those in Favor
iv. Those Against
Staff Rebuttal
MayorHollamopenedthepublichearingregardingtheproposedbudgetforfiscalyearbeginning
October l, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021 at 6:33 pm'
CityManagerJonesgaveabriefupdateregardingafewchangesintheproposedbudget.The
following was reviewed:
. Starting Fund Balance
o Revenues
. Expenditures
city Manager Jones recommended dropping the tax rate down to the no new revenue rate since the
city ended with more revenue than anticipated.
There were no comments from the public.
Councilmember Kimble joined the meeting at 6:38 pm.
Mayor Hollam closed the public hearing at 6:47 pm.
Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget for the fiscal
year beginning October l, 2020 and ending September 30,2021. (Staff Resource: J' Jones)
Councilmember Moore moved to approve an Ordinance adopting the Fy 2020-2021 Annual Budget
for the fiscal year beginning october l, 2020, Lrd ending september 30, 2021, as proposed.
Councilmembei Nichols seconded the motion. Record vote was taken. The motion passed
unanimously.
Councilmember Purdom moved to ratify the proposed tax revenue increase as reflected in the Fiscal
year Zo2o-2}2|adopted Budget. Councilmember Kidd seconded the motion. Record vote was taken.
The motion passed unarlimouslY.
2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance adopting the City of Joshua 2020 Property
Tax Rate. (Staff Resource: J. Jones)
Councilmember Moore moved to adopt the 2020 Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate of $0.57605.
Councilmember Kimble seconded the motion. Record vote was taken. The motion passed
unanimously.
Councilmember Moore Moved to adopt the 2020 Debt Services Tax Rate of $0.18519.
Councilmember Kidd seconded the motion. Record vote was taken. The motion passed
unanimously.
4. Public hearing on the request for zoning change from the Restricted Commercial District (C-l) to the
Residential Single Family District (R-l) a 0.321 acre tract of land located in the College Addition,
Lot I Block 3 locally known as l0l E. Twentieth st. (206) Joshua, Johnson county, Texas 7605g.
The purpose of this request is to allow usage of the property as a Single Family Residential home.
(Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)
. Staff Presentation
. Owner's Presentation
. Those in Favor
. Those Against
. Owner's Rebuttal
Mayor Hollam opened the public hearing on the request for zoning change from the Restricted
Commercial District (C-1) to the Residential Single Family Disrrict (R-1) a 0.321 acre Eacr of land
located in the college Addirion, Lot I Block 3 locally known as l0l E. Twentierh sr. (20h) Joshua,
Johnson County, Texas 76058 at 6:58 pm.
Development Services Director Maldonado made the following statement:
This property was zoned commercial (cl) back in 2008 and at one time in the Heritage overlay
District. In June of 2020 Chapter 14 of the Zoning Code of ordinance was changed and the propeny
was taken out of the Heritage overlay District. The use of the building on the property has always
been as a Residential home and should continue as such. The Future Land Use Plan as shown in the
adopted Comprehensive Plan of the City designates this area as Residential Single Family (Rl). The
proposed rezoning request complies with the Future Land Use plan. on September g,2020, the
Planning and Zoning commission approved the Zoning change for l0l E. 20*St. and has made a
recommendation to the City Council members for approval.
No comments made from the public
Mayor Hollam closed the public hearing at 7:00 pm.
5 Discuss, consider, and possible action on an ordinance approving zoning change from the Restricted
Commercial District (c-l) ro the Residential Single Family District (R-l) a o.321 acre tract of land
located in the College Addition, Lot I Block 3 locally known as l0l E. Twentieth St. (206) Joshua,
Johnson County, Texas 76058. (StaffRe.o*"", A. Maldonado)
Councilmember Moore moved to approve an Ordinance approving zoning change from the
Restricted Commercial District (C-l) to the Residenrial Single Family Districr (R-l) a 0.321 acre
tract of land located in the college Addition, Lot I Block 3 locally known as l0l E. Twentierh sr.
(206) Joshua, Johnson County, Texas 76058.. Councilmember Kidd seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
6. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance amending section 3.05.003, "Residential
Uses"' of Article 3.05, "Fences," of Chapter 3, "Building Regulations," of the Code of Ordinances by
amending provisions related to the height of fences on residential Property. (Staff Resource: J.
Jones)
"Residential
Councilmember Moore moved to approve an Ordinance amending section 3.05.003,
of the code of ordinances by
uses,,' of Article 3.05, "Fences," of chapter 3, "Building Regulations,"
Councilmember Kimble
amending provisions related to the height of fences on residential Propeny.
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously'
4.02, "Garage Sales"' of
7 Discuss, consider, and possible action on an ordinance amending Article
..Business Rigulations," of the Code of Ordinances by removing any reference to garage
Chapter 4,
sales on non-Residential property in the City. (Staff Resource: A' Maldonado)
4.02, "Garage Sales," of
councilmember Moore moved to approve an ordinance amending Article
,.Business Regulations," of th" cod" of ordinances by removing any reference to garage
cn"p". +,
sales on non-Residentiai property in the City. Councilmember Kidd seconded
the motion' The
motion passed unanimouslY.
Emergency Services
8 Discuss, consider, and possible action on a contract between Johnson County
I
oistrict No. and the- city of Joshua for providing Fire Extinguishment and other Emergency
Services; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. (Staff Resource: J' Jones)
Emergency Services
councilmember Kidd moved to approve a contract between Johnson county
and other Emergency
Oir,.io No. I and the City of Joihua for providing Fire Extinguishment
S"rri""r; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Purdom seconded the motion The
motion passed unanimouslY.
9 Discuss, consider, and possible action on authorizing the expenditure of $3,800.00
to Johrson
(staff Resource:
county for Brush cuts for Eddie Street, County Road 1023, and county Road 909.
M. Peacock)
for Brush
councilmember Kimble moved to approve an expenditure of $3,800.00 to Johnson county
the
cuts for Eddie Street, county Road 1023, and county Road 909. Councilmember Kidd seconded
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
10. Discuss, consider, and possible action on board appointments (Staff Resource: A' Holloway)
Mayor Hollam moved to approve the following board appointments:
Plannin s& - 2 vear terms
Current lication to be inted./re-aDpo
Seat l. John Mauldin John Mauldin
Seat 2. Angela Kidd Brandon Gage
Seat 3. Michael Frazer Michael Frazier
Seat 6. Bryan Sears Bryan Sears
Zoning Board of Adjustment- 2 year terms
Current Aoolica on to be aDDointe Dointed
Seat 2. Larry Taylor (max terms)
Seat 4. Randy Cisneros Ashton Nick
Alt. l. Merle Breitenstein Merle Breitenstein
Type "A" EDC- 2 year terms
Current ADDIication to be aDDointed/ inted
Seat 2. Shelly Anderson Shelly Anderson
Seat 4. Linda Childers Linda Childers
Seat 6. Vacaot Angela Nichols
Type "B" EDC- 2 year terms
Current Aoolication to be aDDointed./re-aDnointed
Seat 2. Merle Breitenstein Merle Breitenstein
Seat 4. Dustin Dees Dustin Dees
Seat 6. Kim Kimble Kim Kimble
Library Board-3 year terms
Current ApDlication to be aDDointed/re-apDointed
Seat 3. Sarah Breedlove Melissa Frazier
Tax Increment Finance (TIF)- 2 year terms
lication be
Seat l. Joe Hollam Joe Hollam
Seat 2. Jerry Moore Jerry Moore
Seat 3. Sharlotta Connally Sharlotta Connally
Animal Control Advisory-2 year terms
Current Apolication to be aDDointed/re-aDDointed
Seat 1. Dr. Suzy Stewart Dr. Suzy Stewart
Seat 2. Mike Kidd Mike Kidd
Seat 3. Sandra Runnels Sandra Runnels
Seat 4. Julie Grall
Seat 5. Carla Hall (stafl) Carla Hall
Heritage Preservation- 3 year terms
Current Apolication to be aDDointed/re-aDpointed
Seat 3. Mike Puckeu
Seat 4. Jema Hollingsworth
Seat 5. Roben Fleming John Mauldin - (P & Z Member)
Councilmember Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously
I l. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the JISD Coronavirus Relief Funds Match Request. (Staff
Resource: J. Jones)
Councilmember Moore moved to approve paying JISD the amount of S8,440.00 for Coronavirus
Relief Fund Match. Councilmember Nichols seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Councilmember Purdom and Councilmember Kimble voted against.
G STAFF REPORT
August 2020
l. Police Department Report
2. Fire Department Report
3. Municipal Court Report
4. Public Works Report
5. Parks Report
6. Development Services Report
7. City Secretary Report
H. EXECUTI\'E SESSION
(Closed Meeting) pursuant to the
The City Council of the City of Joshua will recess into Executive Session
provisions of chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Govemment Code, to discuss the following:
l. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074; To deliberate regarding the
evaluation of a public officer or employee:
(a) Semi-annual Performance Assessment for City Secretary
(b) Semi-annual Performance Assessment for City Manager
Mayor Hollam recessed into Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 551, Subchapter D,
Texas Govemment Code at 7:37 Pm.
H. RECOTWENE INTO REGULAR SFSSION
In accordance with Texas Govemment Code, Section 551, the City Council will reconvene into regular
session and consider action, if any, on matters discussed in executive session.
Mayor Hollam reconvened into regular session at 7:55 p.m.
No action taken as a result of Executive Session.
I TUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/REQI]ESTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS TO BE ON 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 projecl status on an item thar is not
posted. Any Councilmember may, however, state an issue and a request that this issue be placed on a
future agenda.
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J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hollam adjoumed the meeting at 8:00 pm.
J
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llam, Mayor
A'I'TEST
Alice Hotloway, TRMC
City Secretary
Approved: October 15, 2020
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