City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingJoshua, TX · May 19, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAY 19, 2022
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 May 19, 2022. 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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PRESENT
Mayor Joe Hollarn
Place 1 Rick DePriest
Place 2 Mike Kidd
Place 3 Angela Nichols
Place 4 Merle Breitenstein
Place 6 Scott Kimble
ABSENT
Place 5 Robert Fleming
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.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT
Mayor Hollarn announced a quorum present and called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. United States of America
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2. Texas Flag
C. INVOCATION
Invocation was led by Josh Burns, pastor of The Church at Union Hill.
D. WORK SESSION
1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for April 2022.
City Manager Peacock presented the report and statement.
2. Discuss and give direction on revising the current contract with Waste Connections.
Asst. City Manager Bransom state that Waste Connection is asking the city to consider going to
automatic trash service. In addition, going to one day a week for trash service.
City Manager Peacock stated that the city will seek input from the citizens and will bring this item back
in June for consideration.
E. 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. Proclamation recognizing Miller Quinn on his accomplishments for winning District 14-5A Cross
Country meet in October 2021.
Mayor Hollarn read out loud and presented a proclamation recognizing Miller Quill on his
accomplishments for winning District 14-5A Cross Country in October 2021.
2. Recognition of Council Member Rick DePriest for his service and dedication to the City of Joshua.
Mayor Hollarn presented Council Member Rick DePriest with a plaque for his service and dedication to
the City of Joshua.
3. Recognition of Mayor Joe Hollarn for his service and dedication to the City of Joshua.
Council Member Kimble presented Mayor Hollarn with a plaque for his service and dedication to the
City of Joshua.
4. Presentation of Certificates of Election and administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected
official(s).
Mayor Hollarn presented Scott Kimble, Shelley Anderson, and Johnny Waldrip with Certificates of
Election. City Secretary Holloway immediately administered Oath of Offices to the newly elected
officials.
F. CONSENT AGENDA
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1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving meeting minutes from the April 21, 2022.
Motion made by Place 4 Breitenstein to approve the Consent Agenda, Seconded by Place 2 Kidd.
Voting Yea: Mayor Hollarn, Place 1 DePriest, Place 3 Nichols, Place 6 Kimble
G. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem for a term of one year. (Staff
Resources: A. Holloway)
Motion made by Mayor Kimble to appoint Mike Kidd as Mayor Pro Tem, Seconded by Place 6
Anderson.
Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Place 1 Waldrip, Place 2 Kidd, Place 3 Nichols, Place 4 Breitenstein, Place
6 Anderson
2. Public hearing on a request for a zoning change regarding approximately 60.19 acre of land in the
McKinney & Williams Survey, Abstract No. 636, County of Johnson, Texas, located at 1280 Stadium Dr.
to change from (A) Agricultural District to the (R1) Single Family Residential District to allow for the
construction of a residential subdivision. (Staff Resources: A. Maldonado)
Staff Presentation
Owner’s Presentation
Those in Favor
Those Against
Owner’s Rebuttal
Mayor Kimble opened the public hearing at 7:20 pm.
Staff Presentation- Aaron Maldonado, Director of Development services stated the following:
The vacant property has never been platted and was originally zoned as the Agricultural District. This
property is zoned (A) Agricultural District. The proposed development of this property is to allow for
the property to be subdivided for the construction of a residential subdivision containing a minimum of
10,000 square feet lots and follow all of the (R1) Single Family Residential District regulations.
This development will be required to submit engineered construction plans and will also be required to
preliminary plat and final plat, the City has agreed that these matters may be part of the construction and
platting review process.
After no more comments, Mayor Kimble closed the public hearing at 7:22 pm.
3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving a zoning change regarding approximately 60.19 acre
of land in the McKinney & Williams Survey, Abstract No. 636, County of Johnson, Texas, located at
1280 Stadium Dr. to change from (A) Agricultural District to the (R1) Single Family Residential District
to allow for the construction of a residential subdivision. (Staff Resources: A. Maldonado)
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Motion made by Place 1 Waldrip to approve the zoning change regarding approximately 60.19 acres of
land in the McKinney & Williams Survey, Abstract No. 636, Seconded by Place 2 Kidd.
Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Place 1 Waldrip, Place 2 Kidd, Place 3 Nichols, Place 4 Breitenstein, Place
6 Anderson.
4. Discuss, consider, and possible action regarding a request to authorize the painting of the business name
on the front of the building located at 107 N. Main-Suite A. (Staff Resources: A. Maldonado)
Motion made by Place 4 Breitenstein to authorize the painting of the business name on the front of the
building located at 107 N. Main-Suite A, Seconded by Place 2 Kidd.
Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Place 1 Waldrip, Place 2 Kidd, Place 3 Nichols, Place 4 Breitenstein, Place
6 Anderson.
5. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an agreement for IT Services.
City Council directed staff to proceed with finding a new IT Services Company and bring the contract
back to council to ratify.
H. STAFF REPORT- April 2022
1. Police Department
2. Municipal Court
3. Public Works Department
4. Utility Billing Department
5. Parks Department
6. Development Services Department
7. Fire Department
8. City Secretary's Office
I. 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.
J. 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
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(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 May 2022 by 1:00 pm on the
official bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.
________________________
Alice Holloway
City Secretary
Mayor Kimble adjourned the meeting at 7:38 pm.
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Agenda
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAY 19, 2022
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 May 19, 2022. 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/86239399140?pwd=4OJnYuSbPaUpMAHqAsoAZR89WJ1K3R.1
Meeting ID:86239399140 Passcode: 426878 or dial 1346287799
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.
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 April 2022.
2. Discuss and give direction on revising the current contract with Waste Connections.
E. 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.
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1. Proclamation recognizing Miller Quinn on his accomplishments for winning District 14-5A Cross
Country meet in October 2021.
2. Recognition of Council Member Rick DePriest for his service and dedication to the City of Joshua.
3. Recognition of Mayor Joe Hollarn for his service and dedication to the City of Joshua.
4. Presentation of Certificates of Election and administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected
official(s).
F. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving meeting minutes from the April 21, 2022.
G. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem for a term of one year. (Staff
Resources: A. Holloway)
2. Public hearing on a request for a zoning change regarding approximately 60.19 acre of land in the
McKinney & Williams Survey, Abstract No. 636, County of Johnson, Texas, located at 1280 Stadium Dr.
to change from (A) Agricultural District to the (R1) Single Family Residential District to allow for the
construction of a residential subdivision. (Staff Resources: A. Maldonado)
Staff Presentation
Owner’s Presentation
Those in Favor
Those Against
Owner’s Rebuttal
3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving a zoning change regarding approximately 60.19 acre
of land in the McKinney & Williams Survey, Abstract No. 636, County of Johnson, Texas, located at
1280 Stadium Dr. to change from (A) Agricultural District to the (R1) Single Family Residential District
to allow for the construction of a residential subdivision. (Staff Resources: A. Maldonado)
4. Discuss, consider, and possible action regarding a request to authorize the painting of the business name
on the front of the building located at 107 N. Main-Suite A. (Staff Resources: A. Maldonado)
5. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an agreement for IT Services.
H. STAFF REPORT- April 2022
1. Police Department
2. Municipal Court
3. Public Works Department
4. Utility Billing Department
5. Parks Department
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6. Development Services Department
7. Fire Department
8. City Secretary's Office
I. 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.
J. 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 May 2022 by 1:00 pm on the
official bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.
________________________
Alice Holloway
City Secretary
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