City Council Regular Meeting

Docusign Envelope ID: DCA12628- 59B5- 4B3F- AB0C- E8B75644833B MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 21, 2025 6:30 PM The Joshua City Council will 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. A. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT Mayor Kimble announced a quorum and called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. United States of America 2. Texas Flag The City Council led the Pledge of Allegiance. C. INVOCATION Payton Carter, Pastor of the Joshua Methodist Church. D. WORK SESSION 1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report for July 2025. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) City Manager Peacock presented the July 2025 budget report. 2. Discussion on the FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) City Manager Peacock presented the proposed budget with proposed changes. He stated that the majority of requested items were included in the budget and confirmed that adequate funds remain available for future appropriations by the City Council. 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 reported that he met with Michael Morris of NCTCOG regarding a previously funded project. He stated that he has sent a letter to Mr. Morris requesting that NCTCOG and RTC work to advance the project, noting that delays will increase costs. City Council Regular MeetingAugust 21, 2025Page 1 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: DCA12628- 59B5- 4B3F- AB0C- E8B75644833B Mayor Kimble further reported that discussions have begun regarding the animal shelter. He indicated there is interest from other cities and Johnson County in collaborating to move a project forward. 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 G. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the meeting minutes of July 17, 2025, and August 05, 2025. 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action regarding the contract with TXU Energy for the supply of electricity. Motion made by Councilmember Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Nichols. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Marshall H. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) Mayor Kimble opened the public hearing at 6:53 pm. City Manager Peacock provided an overview of the proposed budget revenues and expenditures. No public comments were received. Mayor Kimble closed the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution proposing the adoption of an Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2025 and schedule a public hearing subject to the public hearing requirements of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) Motion made by Councilmember Waldrip to approve a Resolution setting the proposed tax rate of 0.689468, Seconded by Councilmember Marshall. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Marshall 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Dispatching Services for Budget Year 2025-2026. (Staff Resource: S. Fullagar) Motion made by Councilmember Kidd, under protest. Seconded by Councilmember Waldrip. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Marshall 4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Housing City's Class C" Misdemeanor Prisoners for the Budget Year 25-26. (Staff Resource: S. Fullagar) Motion made by Councilmember Nichols to approve. Seconded by Councilmember Kidd. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Marshall City Council Regular MeetingAugust 21, 2025Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: DCA12628- 59B5- 4B3F- AB0C- E8B75644833B 5. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an amendment to the Johnson County Communication Agreement. (Staff Resource: S. Fullagar) Motion made by Councilmember Marshall to approve. Seconded by Councilmember Nichols. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Marshall 6. Discuss, consider, and possible action authorizing the City Manager to execute employee benefit contracts with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and New York Life. (Staff Resource: B Grounds) Motion made by Councilmember Nichols to authorize the City Manager to executive contracts. Seconded by Councilmember Marshall. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Marshall I. STAFF REPORT 1. Police Department 2. Municipal Court 3. Public Works 4. Code Compliance 5. Animal Services 6. Parks Department 7. City Secretary's Office 8. Development Services J. 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. Animal Shelter Campaign Chamber of Commerce K. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kimble adjourned the meeting at 7:23 pm. Approved: September 18, 2025 Scott Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: Alice Holloway, City Secretary City Council Regular MeetingAugust 21, 2025Page 3 of 3