City Council Regular Meeting

DocuSign Envelope ID: 6478C5A3-920A-4E97-B12A-31CE2BD1A1E0 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 15, 2024 6:30 PM PRESENT STAFF Mayor Scott Kimble City Manager Mike Peacock Councilmember Mike Kidd Asst. City Manager Amber Bransom Councilmember Johnny Waldrip City Secretary Alice Holloway Councilmember Angela Nichols City Attorney Terry Welch Councilmember Merle Breitenstein Councilmember Dakota Marshall Councilmember Shelly Anderson 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 February 15, 2024. 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/87478086837?pwd=Ylo1dEFLbmtyeWpVNUxGaVAzZUtDUT09 Meeting ID: 87478086837 Passcode: 352993 Please note that the items letters below are listed in the order below. The Public Forum and Executive Session were moved up on the agenda and occurred after the Invocation was given. 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 Mayor Kimble and the City Council led the Pledge of Allegiance. C. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Jeff Stanley, Pastor of the First Assembly of God in Joshua. Mayor Kimble announced that the Public Forum would be moved up on the agenda. F. PUBLIC FORUM, PRESENTATION, AND RECOGNITION: City Council Regular Meeting February 15, 2024 Page 1 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6478C5A3-920A-4E97-B12A-31CE2BD1A1E0 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. Joshua Police Department 2023 Re-Accreditation Rob Severance, Chief of Police with Cleburne Police Department, presented the 2023 Re-Accreditation Award to Chief Gelsthorpe and his officers. 2. Proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Assembly of God. Mayor Kimble read out loud a proclamation and presented the proclamation and a plaque to Pastor Jeff Stanley for the 50th Year Celebration of the opening of the First Assembly of God of Joshua. 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) Pursuant to Section 551.071, to consult with the City Attorney regarding legal issues associated with development agreements, and all matters incident and related thereto. 2) Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code: to discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters incident and related thereto. 3) Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code: to discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. 4) Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code: to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information received from or the offer of a financial or other incentive made to a business prospect seeking to locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. Mayor Kimble announced that the City Council will convene in Executive Session at 6:49 pm. K. 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 the executive session. Mayor Kimble announced that the regular meeting is reconvened at 7:27 PM. No action was taken as a result of the Executive Session. D. WORK SESSION 1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for January 2024. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) City Manager Peacock gave an update regarding the budget report and financial statement for January 2024. Mr. Peacock stated that the tax revenue is at 63.3 percent. 2. Police Department Presentation by Chief David Gelsthorpe City Council Regular Meeting February 15, 2024 Page 2 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6478C5A3-920A-4E97-B12A-31CE2BD1A1E0 Police Chief David Gelsthorpe gave a presentation regarding the Joshua Police Department. The following topics were discussed:  TOCA Accredited Law Enforcement Agency  Current Authorized Personnel  Organizational Chart  Education and Certification  2023 Statistics  Fleet  Facility  Three Year Plan 3. 2023 Joshua Police Department Racial Profiling Report Chief Gelsthorpe presented the Racial Profiling Report and stated they comply with all requirements and have not had any complaints for several years. 4. Discuss and receive updates regarding the following City Board Meetings:  Type A EDC  Type B EDC No discussion on this item. 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. City Manager Mike Peacock announced that the new park equipment has arrived. G. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on January 18, 2024, meeting minutes. 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution approving the City of Joshua Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2023. 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a development agreement between John & Mary Maldonado and the City of Joshua. 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 Marshall, Councilmember Anderson H. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on accepting the FY23 Annual Audit/Financial Report. City Council Regular Meeting February 15, 2024 Page 3 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6478C5A3-920A-4E97-B12A-31CE2BD1A1E0 Reba Long, Auditor with Snow, Garrett, and Williams Certified Public Accountants, presented the Year End Audit for September 30, 2023. Motion made by Councilmember Breitenstein to accept the FY 23 Annual Audit/Finance Report, Seconded by Councilmember Kidd. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance calling a Bond Election to be held in the city of Joshua, Texas; Making Provision for the Conduct of an Election; and Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related to such Election, Including Authorizing the Execution of any Necessary Engagement Agreements with the City’s Financial Advisors and/or Bond Counsel Motion made by Councilmember Kidd to approve an Ordinance calling a Bond Election to be held on May 4, 2024. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson Voting Nay: Councilmember Waldrip 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance establishing a 25-mph speed limit on E. 8th Street, between Veatch St and SH 174. Motion made by Councilmember Nichols to approve an Ordinance establishing a 25-mph seed limit on E. 8th Street. Seconded by Councilmember Waldrip. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance amending article 1.09 “Authority of City Manager to Execute Certain Agreements and Contracts” in the Code of Ordinances. Motion made by Councilmember Anderson to approve an Ordinance amending article 1.09 in the Code of Ordinances. Seconded by Councilmember Marshall. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 5. Discuss, consider, and possible action on awarding a bid for roof repair and replacement services to Jimmy Prescher's Roofing in the amount of $111,096.17. Motion made by Councilmember Breitenstein to award a bid for roof repair and replacement services. Seconded by Councilmember Kidd. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 6. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the Facility Use Agreement between Joshua Youth Football & Cheer Association and the City of Joshua. Motion made by Councilmember Waldrip to approve the Facility Use Agreement between Joshua Youth Football and Cheer Association. Seconded by Councilmember Nichols. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson I. STAFF REPORT-JANUARY 2024 1. Police Department 2. Fire Department 3. Municipal Court City Council Regular Meeting February 15, 2024 Page 4 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6478C5A3-920A-4E97-B12A-31CE2BD1A1E0 4. Public Works 5. Animal Services 6. Parks Department 7. Development Services 8. City Secretary's Office 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. Mayor Kimble requested an update on the ARPA Fund Balance M. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kimble adjourned the meeting at 8:38 pm. ___________________________ Scott Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Alice Holloway, City Secretary Approved: March 21, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting February 15, 2024 Page 5 of 5