City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingJoshua, TX · June 16, 2022
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 16, 2022
6:30 PM
The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 pm on June 16, 2022. 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. 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:
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PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Mayor Scott Kimble Mike Peacock, City Manager
Place 1 Johnny Waldrip Amber Bransom, Asst. City Manager
Place 2 Mike Kidd Aaron Maldonado, Dev. Services Director
Place 3 Angela Nichols David Gelsthorpe, Police Chief
Place 4 Merle Breitenstein Terry Welch, City Attorney
Place 6 Shelly Anderson Alice Holloway, City Secretary
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 Kimble announced a quorum and called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. United States of America
2. Texas Flag
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C. INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Lisa Lerner, Burleson Fire Department Chaplain
D. WORK SESSION
1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for May 2022. (Staff
Resource: M. Peacock)
City Manager Peacock presented the budget report and financial statement for May 2022. In addition,
Mr. Peacock gave a brief update.
2. Discuss and give direction to staff regarding detention basins management practices. (Staff Resource:
M. Peacock)
City Manager Peacock stated that the current ordinance does not address maintenance issues. Mr.
Peacock stated that staff would like to amend the ordinance to include a maintenance section. Direction
was given to move forward and work with current property owners.
3. Discuss and give direction to staff regarding a no through truck zone on County Road 904. (Staff
Resource: M. Peacock)
This item was tabled. (D3)
4. Discuss and receive update regarding training on Critical Indents by the Joshua Police Department.
(Staff Resource: Chief Gelsthorpe)
Police Chief Gelsthorpe gave a brief update regarding training with JISD Police and school district.
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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F. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the meeting minutes of May 16, 2022, and May 19, 2022.
(Staff Resource: A. Holloway)
Motion made by Councilmember Kidd to approve the meeting minutes with corrections, Seconded by
Councilmember Nichols.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember
Breitenstein, Councilmember Anderson.
G. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving the expenditure of $13,868.00 to Johnson County
for chip sealing the extension of Wagon Wheel Rd. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)
Motion made by Councilmember Waldrip to approve the expenditure of $13,868 and authorize the City
Manager to sign all the necessary documents, Seconded by Councilmember Breitenstein.
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Voting Yea: Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember
Breitenstein, Councilmember Anderson.
2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on accepting the team of Randall Scott Architects and JE Dunn
Construction "Request for Qualifications" and authorizing the city manager to negotiate a contract for
professional services. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)
Motion made by Councilmember Kidd to accept the RFQ of Randall Scott Architects and JE Dunn
Construction and authorize the city manager to negotiate a contract, Seconded by Councilmember
Anderson.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember
Breitenstein, Councilmember Anderson
3. Discussion on regulations of lot sizes for the Single-Family Residential District (R1) as requested by
Danny Turpen.
Mr. Danny Turpen was not present. No discussion on this item. (G3)
4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on development agreements between the City of Joshua and
property owners of parcels located on Oak Lane Dr. and CR 908 & authorize the city manager to execute
all necessary documents. (Staff Resources: A. Holloway & M. Peacock)
Motion made by Councilmember Breitenstein to approve the development agreements as presented,
Seconded by Councilmember Kidd.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember
Breitenstein, Councilmember Anderson
H. STAFF REPORT-May
1. Police Department
2. Fire Department
3. Municipal Court
4. Parks and Recreation Department
5. Public Works Department
6. Development Services Department
7. Utility Billing 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 Councilmember the item on a
future agenda.
Cooper Valley Tree Removal
J. ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Kimble adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm.
________________________
Scott Kimble, Mayor
________________________
Alice Holloway
City Secretary
Approved: July 21, 2022
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Agenda
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JUNE 16, 2022
6:30 PM
The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 pm on June 16, 2022. 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. 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/89332317859?pwd=L1ZxbzJiUkFRSmlKY2Z5RmhlSzF6QT09
Meeting ID: 89332318959 Passcode: 458548 or dial 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 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 May 2022. (Staff
Resource: M. Peacock)
2. Discuss and give direction to staff regarding detention basins management practices. (Staff Resource:
M. Peacock)
3. Discuss and give direction to staff regarding a no through truck zone on County Road 904. (Staff
Resource: M. Peacock)
4. Discuss and receive update regarding training on Critical Indents by the Joshua Police Department.
(Staff Resource: Chief Gelsthorpe)
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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.
F. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the meeting minutes of May 16, 2022, and May 19, 2022.
(Staff Resource: A. Holloway)
G. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving the expenditure of $13,868.00 to Johnson County
for chip sealing the extension of Wagon Wheel Rd. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)
2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on accepting the team of Randall Scott Architects and JE Dunn
Construction "Request for Qualifications" and authorizing the city manager to negotiate a contract for
professional services. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)
3. Discussion on regulations of lot sizes for the Single-Family Residential District (R1) as requested by
Danny Turpen.
4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on development agreements between the City of Joshua and
property owners of parcels located on Oak Lane Dr. and CR 908 & authorize the city manager to
execute all necessary documents. (Staff Resources: A. Holloway & M. Peacock)
H. STAFF REPORT
1. Police Department
2. Fire Department
3. Municipal Court
4. Parks and Recreation Department
5. Public Works Department
6. Development Services Department
7. Utility Billing 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
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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 June 10, 2022, by 12:00 pm on the official
bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.
________________________
Alice Holloway
City Secretary
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