City Council Meeting

AGENDA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 2021 6:30 pm 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 the Joshua City Hall, located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, Texas, on December 16, 2021. 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. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81444728364?pwd=U2hWUjF3RHZuaTFHbGN3MWxOcytiZz09 Meeting ID: 814 4472 8364 Passcode: 364182 or dial 1-346/248-7799 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 the 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. A. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. United States of America 2. Texas Flag C. INVOCATION D. WORK SESSION 1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for November 2021. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) 2. Discussion on the future installation of fiber lines for internet service. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) 3. Questions regarding Regular Session agenda items. E. PUBLIC FORUM, PRESENTATIONS, 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.  Firefighter(s) Promotion Announcement F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Consider approval of minutes from the City Council Meeting held on November 18, 2021. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway) 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution approving an Interlocal agreement with Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). (Staff Resource: A. Bransom) 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on ratifying an agreement between the City of Joshua and TXU Energy for the supply of electricity with term starting June 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2029; authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) G. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Public hearing regarding a request to rezone a 0.564 acre of land known as Tracts 92, 92A, & 90A, in the W.W. Byers Survey, Abstract No. 29, County of Johnson, Texas located at 218 E. 8 th Street, 220 E. 8th Street and a portion of 119 N. Broadway Street to change from (R1) Single Family Residential District to the (C1) Restricted Commercial District to allow for the construction of a future commercial site. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)  Staff Presentation  Owner's Presentation  Those in Favor  Those Against  Owner's Rebuttal 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a request to rezone a 0.564 acre of land known as Tracts 92, 92A, & 90A, in the W.W. Byers Survey, Abstract No. 29, County of Johnson, Texas located at 218 E. 8th Street, 220 E. 8th Street and a portion of 119 N. Broadway Street to change from (R1) Single Family Residential District to the (C1) Restricted Commercial District to allow for the construction of a future commercial site. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado) 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Interlocal agreement with Johnson County to blade overlay CR 904 in the amount of $11,000 and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) 4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Equipment Lease Agreement with NDS/Kyocera Leasing for copier/printer needs for 60 months and authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents. (Staff Resource: A. Bransom) 5. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for future procurement of City vehicles and authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents. (Staff Resource: A. Bransom) 6. Discuss, consider, and possible action regarding the Youth Rainbow Trout Fishing Event to be held on January 15, 2021. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) H. STAFF REPORT November 2021 1. Police Department Report 2. Fire Department Report 3. Municipal Court Report 4. Public Works Report  5. Development Services Report 6. City Secretary Report I. 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. 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 Secretary (b) Municipal Judge J. 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. K. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/REQUESTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS 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. L. 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, including 551.071 (private consultation with the attorney for the City); 551.072 (discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property); 551.074 (discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel); and 551.087 (discussing economic development negotiations). Any decision held on such matters will be taken or conducted in Open Session following the conclusion of the Executive Session. 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 the 13th day of December 2021 by 5:00 pm on the official bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas. ________________________ Alice Holloway City Secretary