City Council Regular Meeting

Docusign Envelope ID: 89315450-69A8-4917-8028-9D7454CBE697 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 27, 2024 6:30 PM PRESENT STAFF Mayor Scott Kimble City Manager Mike Peacock Councilmember Johnny Waldrip Asst. City Manager Amber Bransom Councilmember Merle Breitenstein City Attorney Terry Welch Councilmember Dakota Marshall Dev. Services Director Aaron Maldonado Councilmember Shelly Anderson City Secretary Alice Holloway ABSENT Councilmember Mike Kidd Councilmember Angela Nichols 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. 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/83416185870?pwd=oq9KyvUTYWlWLmv5fR2fnnDXbyMUb9.1 Meeting ID: 834 1618 5870 Passcode: 322545 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. INVOCATION Councilmember Johnny Waldrip gave the invocation. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. United States of America 2. Texas Flag The City Council led the Pledge of Allegiance. D. WORK SESSION City Council Regular Meeting June 27, 2024 Page 1 of 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 89315450-69A8-4917-8028-9D7454CBE697 1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for May 2024. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) City Manager Peacock presented the budget report and financial statement for May 2024. Mr. Peacock stated that the budget is at 67% and all but two departments are within budget. 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 he attended the Keene Chamber Luncheon today. 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. 1. American Medical Response (AMR) presentation of the President's Coin for Outstanding Citizenship. Vernon Wickliffe, EMS Chief for American Medical Response, presented the President's Coin for Outstanding Citizenship to Officer Justin Cox. 2. Texas Municipal Clerks Association presentation of the Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence Award. Amando Campos, Past President of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association presented the Municipal Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence Award to City Secretary Alice Holloway. Speakers: 1. Jameye Jones- Ms. Jones invited everyone to the 132nd Johnson County Pioneer Reunion. 2. Gretchen Altaras-Ms. Altaras stated that she is upset regarding the illegal stormwater that runs through her property. 3. Tammie Warner-Ms. Warner stated that the golf course is overgrown and a fire hazard. In addition, she noted that the growth is causing snakes, rats, and more to come on her property. Ms. Warner stated that some parts of the grass are 7 feet tall and, in some areas, 3 feet of water is standing near her property. City Attorney Terry Welch stated that the City has encountered ongoing issues with the golf course and the City must follow state statutes. 4. B. J. Denson-Ms. Denson noted that she is thankful for what the City has done so far but agrees with Tammie Warner completely. 5. Roy Carter- Mr. Carter thanked the mayor and council for listening to the citizens. In addition, he stated that he sold a farm in Keller to move next to the golf course. Shortly after, the dam broke. Mr. Carter stated he and the neighbors care about the area and asked that the council step up and help them. City Manager Mike Peacock stated that staff is trapping and monitoring for West Nile. City Council Regular Meeting June 27, 2024 Page 2 of 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 89315450-69A8-4917-8028-9D7454CBE697 G. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on May 14, 2024, and May 16, 2024 meeting minutes. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway) 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on executing the Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen) 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution amending Chapter 4, Section 10 of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual regarding Interim Premium Pay. (Staff Resource: B. Grounds) Motion made by Councilmember Waldrip to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson H. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an Ordinance amending Ch.4, “Business Regulations,” of the code of ordinances of the City of Joshua, Texas, by adding thereto a new article 4.09, “Donation Boxes.”(Staff Resource: A. Maldonado) Motion made by Councilmember Anderson to approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Business Regulations of the Code of Ordinances. Seconded by Councilmember Marshall. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution expressing no confidence in the Chief Appraiser and certain members of the Board of Directors of the Johnson County Central Appraisal District. (Staff Resource: Mayor Kimble) Motion made by Mayor Kimble to approve a Resolution expressing no confidence in the Chief Appraiser and certain members of the Board of Directors of the Johnson County Central Appraisal District. Seconded by Councilmember Waldrip. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a service agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Financial, Human Resources, and Municipal Court Management Software for $156,779. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen) Motion made by Councilmember Anderson to approve a service agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for $156,779. Seconded by Councilmember Breitenstein. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approval of the revisions to the City of Joshua Engineering Designed Standards and Specifications (EDSS) Manual. (Staff Resource: K. Hubacek) Motion made by Councilmember Waldrip to approve the proposed revisions to the City of Joshua Engineering Designed Standards and Specifications. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson City Council Regular Meeting June 27, 2024 Page 3 of 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 89315450-69A8-4917-8028-9D7454CBE697 5. Discuss, consider, and possible action regarding possible appointment to the Animal Control Advisory. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway) Motion made by Councilmember Waldrip to appoint Elizabeth Webb to the Animal Control Advisory as an alternate. Seconded by Councilmember Breitenstein. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson I. STAFF REPORT 1. Municipal Court 2. Public Works 3. Animal Services 4. Fire Department 5. Development Services 6. 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 551.074; To deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, and evaluation of a public officer or employee a. City Manager b. City Secretary Mayor Kimble announced that the City Council will recess into Executive Session at 7:36 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 8:09 pm. No action was taken. 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. M. ADJOURN Mayor Kimble adjourned the meeting at 8:10 pm. City Council Regular Meeting June 27, 2024 Page 4 of 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 89315450-69A8-4917-8028-9D7454CBE697 Approved: July 18, 2024 __________________________ Scott Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ Alice Holloway, City Secretary City Council Regular Meeting June 27, 2024 Page 5 of 5