City Council Regular Meeting

DocuSign Envelope ID: AD06CE23-3ABF-4A6E-AF6E-F7931FA547FF MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 21, 2023 6:30 PM PRESENT STAFF Mayor Scott Kimble City Manager Mike Peacock Councilmember Johnny Waldrip City Secretary Alice Holloway Councilmember Mike Kidd City Attorney Terry Welch Councilmember Angela Nichols Asst. City Manager Amber Bransom Councilmember Merle Breitenstein Councilmember Shelly Anderson ABSENT Councilmember Dakota Marshall The Joshua City Council held 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, on December 21, 2023. 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/84072739366?pwd=Mk5uRzN6d3hTaCtmUFBqaHZQcUgxdz09 Meeting ID: 84072739366 Passcode: 211367 A. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT Mayor Kimble announced a quorum and called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. United States of America 2. Texas Flag The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the City Council. C. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Landon Dees, Pastor of NorthPointe Church. D. WORK SESSION 1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for November 2023. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) City Council Regular Meeting December 21, 2023 Page 1 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: AD06CE23-3ABF-4A6E-AF6E-F7931FA547FF City Manager Peacock presented the budget report and financial statement. 2. Discuss the Enterprise Lease program and receive program updates. Asst. City Manager Bransom gave a brief update. Asst. City Manager Bransom stated that the presentation in the agenda packet shows the following:  Fleet size is 32, not all leased, some owned.  $744,000 value  The program is running better than expected. Total resales gained $94.000 and added 11 new vehicles to the fleet. 3. Discussion regarding changing the speed limit from 30 mph to 20 mph on East 8th between 174 and Vetch. Asst. City Manager Bransom stated that the public works director had received some complaints regarding the speed limit in the area. The City Council directed staff to move forward with the change to the speed limit. 4. Discussion on a possible May 4, 2024, Bond Election. City Manager Peacock stated that staff met with the architects and engineers last week to seek actual cost estimates. City Manager Peacock stated that there was an increase in the building, but no changes regarding the street bond estimates. City Manager Peacock recommended changing the building proposition to sixteen million. In addition, he stated that the appraisals have not come back yet regarding the city property that would be sold. The council directed staff to move forward with the bond election. Mike Kidd stated he would like to see the appraisals asap and the payback bond information sheet. 5. Discuss and receive updates regarding the following city board meetings:  Animal Services  Type A EDC  Type B EDC A brief update was given regarding each board listed. 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. Mayor Kimble stated that Christmas on Main was a success. City Councilmember Kidd appreciated the shop owners and restaurants for their help during the event. F. PUBLIC FORUM, PRESENTATION, AND RECOGNITION: City Council Regular Meeting December 21, 2023 Page 2 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: AD06CE23-3ABF-4A6E-AF6E-F7931FA547FF 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 the Kaleigh's Sleigh Toy Drive. Mrs. Julie Pool gave a history report regarding Kaleigh's Sleigh Toy Drive. Mayor Kimble read out loud a proclamation recognizing Kaleigh's Sleigh Toy Drive and presented the proclamation to Julie Pool. Chief Gelsthorpe introduced Officer Robert Sanchez. G. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the November 16, 2023, meeting minutes. 2. Discuss, consider, and adopt a resolution to designate authorized signatories for the Texas Community Development Block Grant program. Motion made by Councilmember Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Nichols. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Anderson H. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an ordinance repealing existing section 5.07, “Food Trucks,” of Article 5, “Permitted Uses,” of the zoning ordinance, found in Chapter 14, “Zoning,” of the code of ordinances and adopting new food truck regulations by adding a new Article 1.10, “Food Trucks,” to Chapter 1, “General Provisions,” of the Code of Ordinances, providing for the regulation of food trucks. Motion made by Councilmember Kidd to approve the proposed Ordinance. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Anderson 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on adopting an Ordinance amending Articles 2.03.002 Rabies Vaccination, Article 2.03.003 Reports of Animal Bites to Humans, and Article 2.03.004 Quarantine. Shelly A. We require the rabies booster, will we accept 3 years, we have not in the past. Shelly, if a citizen calls and asks if we accept the 3-year certificate, what will the answer be? Animal Control Manager Kelley Gelsthorpe answered yes. Motion made by Councilmember Breitenstein to approve the proposed Ordinance as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Nichols. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Anderson. 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution authorizing participation in North Central Texas Council of Governments’ North Texas Share Program. City Council Regular Meeting December 21, 2023 Page 3 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: AD06CE23-3ABF-4A6E-AF6E-F7931FA547FF Motion made by Councilmember Anderson, Seconded by Councilmember Breitenstein. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Anderson 4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution adopting the purchasing policy. Motion made by Councilmember Kidd to approve the resolution as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Anderson 5. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approval of disbursement of $200,000 toward professional services and construction of the Station 1-7-4 project. City Manager Peacock stated that the staff requested this item be tabled until next month. Motion made by Councilmember Waldrip to table until January. Seconded by Councilmember Breitenstein. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Anderson I. STAFF REPORT 1. Police Department 2. Fire Department 3. Municipal Court 4. Public Works 5. Development Services 6. Animal Services 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. In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071; consultation with city attorney regarding possible litigation related to contractor services. Mayor Kimble announced that there will be no executive session. K. RECONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. 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. 1. Update on museum M. ADJOURN City Council Regular Meeting December 21, 2023 Page 4 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: AD06CE23-3ABF-4A6E-AF6E-F7931FA547FF Mayor Kimble adjourned the meeting at 7:18 pm. ___________________________ Mike Kidd, Mayor Pro Tem _________________________ Alice Holloway, City Secretary Approved: January 18, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting December 21, 2023 Page 5 of 5