City Council Regular Meeting

Docusign Envelope ID: F04B0062-B4D9-4577-9681-C39AE41D28F4 9CA310B7-02E4-4D72-94DA-5905A2D349A8 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 16, 2025 6:30 PM 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. 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 The City Council led the Pledge of Allegiance. C. INVOCATION Mayor Kimble requested a moment of silence in honor of Councilmember Johnny Waldrip, followed by leading the Invocation. D. WORK SESSION 1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report for September 2025. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) City Manager Peacock presented the budget report, noting that all departments are operating within their approved budgets. He further reported a surplus of $207,117, which will be transferred to the City’s reserve fund. 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 received an email from Mr. Morris with NCTCOG providing an update on the FM 917 Railroad Grade Separation Project. The project cost has increased from the original 2016 estimate of $13 million to $38 million for FY 2025. NCTCOG plans to address the funding gap through the upcoming Regional 10-Year Plan and the 2027 Unified Transportation Program. City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2025 Page 1 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: F04B0062-B4D9-4577-9681-C39AE41D28F4 9CA310B7-02E4-4D72-94DA-5905A2D349A8 City Manager Peacock introduced Vanessa Quinones, the new Assistant to City Manager-Communications. The City Council welcomed her to the City of Joshua. 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 a resolution approving the City of Joshua Investment Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen) 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the September 18, 2025, meeting minutes. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway) Motion made by Councilmember Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Marshall. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson H. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Public hearing on a request for an ordinance as a conditional use permit regarding approximately .2930 acres of land in the Original Town of Joshua, Lot 4R, Block 11, City of Joshua, Texas, located at 107 N. Main Suite A, to allow for the use of an indoor Amusement Family Arcade. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado) • Staff Presentation • Owner’s Presentation • Those in Favor • Those Against • Owner’s Rebuttal Mayor Kimble opened the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Assistant City Manager Maldonado read the staff report aloud. No public comments were received. Mayor Kimble closed the public hearing at 6:51 p.m. 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an Ordinance as a conditional use permit regarding approximately .2930 acres of land in the Original Town of Joshua, Lot 4R, Block 11, City of Joshua, Texas, located at 107 N. Main, Suite A, to allow for the use of an Indoor Amusement Family Arcade. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado) Motion made by Councilmember Kidd to approve the Ordinance as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Nichols. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to add a provision prohibiting any member of the City Council or Planning & Zoning Commission from City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2025 Page 2 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: F04B0062-B4D9-4577-9681-C39AE41D28F4 9CA310B7-02E4-4D72-94DA-5905A2D349A8 participating in a vote or decision related to an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan or a change in zoning classification if the member, or a relative of the member, has an interest in property located within 200 feet of the subject property. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway) Motion made by Councilmember Anderson to approve the Ordinance as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Marshall. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance calling a special election consistent with state law and Article III of the City Charter. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway) Motion made by Councilmember Nichols to approve the Ordinance as presented, calling the Special Election to be held on December 13, 2025. Seconded by Councilmember Kidd. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson I. STAFF REPORT 1. Police Department Police Chief Fullagar reported that the current patrol report reflects over 500 calls; however, this number is inaccurate. For comparison, the total number of calls last year was 256. He explained that the police department is currently experiencing significant issues with the reporting system. Councilmember Anderson requested that the report be noted to reflect the error in the data. 2. Municipal Court Report 3. Public Works 4. Parks Department 5. 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 2. Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code: to discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. Mayor Kimble announced the City Council will recess into Executive Session at 7:08 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 executive session. City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2025 Page 3 of 4 Docusign Envelope ID: F04B0062-B4D9-4577-9681-C39AE41D28F4 9CA310B7-02E4-4D72-94DA-5905A2D349A8 Mayor Kimble announced the City Council has reconvened into Regular Session at 7:37 pm. Councilmember Anderson moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a utility easement and take all appropriate action. Motion made by Councilmember Anderson to approve. Seconded by Councilmember Kidd. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 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. NA M. ADJOURN Mayor Kimble adjourned the meeting at 7:39 pm. Approved: November 20, 2025 ______________________________ Scott Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Alice Holloway, City Secretary City Council Regular Meeting October 16, 2025 Page 4 of 4