City Council Regular Meeting

DocuSign Envelope ID: C5F60DA8-4296-457F-A37E-7D8B8E12FABF MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY 16, 2024 6:30 PM PRESENT STAFF Mayor Scott Kimble City Manager Mike Peacock Councilmember Johnny Waldrip Asst. City Manager Amber Bransom Councilmember Mike Kidd Dev. Services Dir. Aaron Maldonado Councilmember Angela Nichols City Attorney Terry Welch Councilmember Merle Breitenstein City Secretary Alice Holloway (via Zoom) Councilmember Dakota Marshall Councilmember Shelly Anderson The Joshua City Council held a Work Session at 6:30 pm. A Regular Meeting was held immediately following the Work Session in the Council Chambers at 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/84698264609?pwd=aWtaVXNyZVFQUjEzNTgyMnZPKy85UT09 Meeting ID: 89272912736 Passcode: 834666 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 Councilmember Waldrip led the Pledge to the Flags. C. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilmember Kidd. D. WORK SESSION 1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for April 2024. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) City Council Regular Meeting May 16, 2024 Page 1 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: C5F60DA8-4296-457F-A37E-7D8B8E12FABF City Manager Peacock presented the budget report and financial statement. Mr. Peacock stated that spending is down and sales tax income is up for the year. 2. Discussion on a draft Sign Ordinance. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado) Development Services Director Maldonado explained that his staff found an ordinance from another city that was easy to understand for staff, business owners, and sign contractors. He also pointed out that staff added pictures to accommodate each sign to give examples of each sign type. Last, Mr. Maldonado stated that he would have City Attorney Welch review the draft ordinance. 3. Discuss and receive board updates: a. Type A Economic Development Corporation b. Type B Economic Development Corporation Councilmember Anderson gave a brief update regarding the Type A Economic Development Corporation. Councilmember Anderson stated that the yellow house for Taco Bell has been torn down. City Manager Peacock gave a brief update regarding the Type B Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Peacock stated that the Type B EDC is looking at options for a possible Laser light Show or Drone Show for the July Celebration. 4. Discussion on the results of the May 4, 2024, Bond Election. The City Council agreed that staff need to end contracts with companies involved with the proposed city hall/police station building. 5. Discuss the June 20, 2024, City Council meeting and staff attendance. The City Council directed the City Secretary to send an email asking for opinions regarding whether the July City Council date should be changed or if staff who are out of town should attend via Zoom. 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. NA F. 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. NA 1. Presentation of Certificates of Election and administering the Oath of Office to the newly elected officials. City Council Regular Meeting May 16, 2024 Page 2 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: C5F60DA8-4296-457F-A37E-7D8B8E12FABF Mayor Kimble presented the Certificates of Election and administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Anderson and Councilmember Breitenstein. G. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the April 18, 2024, meeting minutes. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway) Motion made by Councilmember Kidd, Seconded by Councilmember Waldrip. 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 an Ordinance repealing existing Section 6.02.013, “Assessment of Expenses; Lien; Appeal,” and Section 6.02.015, “Additional Authority to Abate Dangerous Weeds Without Prior Notice,” of Article 6.02, “Nuisances Generally; Abatement,” of Chapter 6: Health and Sanitation,” of the Code of Ordinances and replacing it with a new Section 6.02.15, “Additional Authority to Abate Dangerous Weeds Without Prior Notice.” (Staff Resource: T. Welch) Motion made by Councilmember Anderson to approve an Ordinance repealing existing Section 6.02.013, “Assessment of Expenses; Lien; Appeal,” and Section 6.02.015, “Additional Authority to Abate Dangerous Weeds Without Prior Notice,” of Article 6.02, “Nuisances Generally; Abatement,” of Chapter 6: Health and Sanitation,” of the Code of Ordinances and replacing it with a new Section 6.02.15, “Additional Authority to Abate Dangerous Weeds Without Prior Notice.”. Seconded by Councilmember Nichols. 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 amending the Code of Ordinances by adding alternate positions to the Animal Control Advisory Board and setting designated regular meeting dates. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway) 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a temporary Right of Entry/Access and inspect and perform work agreement. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) Motion made by Councilmember Nichols to approve a temporary Right of Entry/Access and inspect and perform work agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Marshall. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 4. Discuss, consider, and possible action regarding a Type B Corporation appointment. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway) Motion made by Councilmember Kidd to appoint Carol Filley as Alternate 1 on the Type B Corporation. Seconded by Councilmember Waldrip. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson I. STAFF REPORT City Council Regular Meeting May 16, 2024 Page 3 of 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: C5F60DA8-4296-457F-A37E-7D8B8E12FABF 1. Police Department 2. Fire Department 3. Municipal Court Report April 2024 4. Public Works Report 5. Animal Services Department 6. Development Services Monthly Reports. 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. Pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code: to discuss and deliberate about personnel and consultation with the Town Attorney to discuss legal issues, as associated with City supervisory personnel/City Manager direct reports, and all matters incident and related thereto. Mayor Kimble announced that the City Council will recess into Executive Session at 7:07 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 the City Council is reconvened into regular session at 7:47 pm. No action was taken. L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kimble adjourned the meeting at 7:48 pm. _________________________ Scott Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Alice Holloway , City Secretary City Council Regular Meeting May 16, 2024 Page 4 of 4