City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 19, 2026 6:30 PM The Joshua City Council will hold 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 The invocation was led by Chris Copeland, Pastor of True-Life Church. D. WORK SESSION 1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report for January 2026. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen) Marcie Freelen, Finance Manager, presented the budget report through January 31. She noted that the target benchmark at this point in the fiscal year is approximately 33 percent. Revenues are performing well overall, although fines and fees are currently below projections. The Fire Department budget is at 48 percent. Overall expenditures are at 28 percent. 2. Presentation and discussion from P3 Works regarding Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ). (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) 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 Council Regular Meeting February 19, 2026 Page 1 of 4  Councilmember Anderson provided an update on the Type A Board, which included the 6 on 6 Business Meeting and the Business Bingo event. Councilmember Dees provided an update on the Type B Board and reported that the JYSA agreement had been approved. City Secretary Holloway provided an update on the Animal Shelter fundraiser held during the auction event, noting that a little over $700 was raised in just a few hours. 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. Craig Hunley spoke regarding the nomination of Shane McNeel, noting that the nomination process is Jake Petty, a candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 4, addressed the council and stated that if elected, he would focus on roads and infrastructure. He also expressed his desire to work closely with cities and improve relationships between the County 1. Recognition of Animal Shelter and Public Works Staff City Secretary Holloway read out loud the article in the newspaper regarding the flooding at the animal shelter. Mayor Kimble presented certificates and gifts to the animal shelter personnel and thanked them for their hard work and dedication to the animal shelter. Asst. City Manager Aaron Maldonado introduced Mr. Leroy Knight, he is the new building inspector. G. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving the January 15, 2026, meeting minutes. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway) 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the Johnson County Public Safety Data Sharing Agreement. (Staff Resource: S. Fullagar) 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Office of the Governor for the Johnson County Training Equipment Grant #5781001. (Staff Resource: S. Fullagar) Motion made by Councilmember Place 6 Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Place 5 Marshall. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Place 1 Dees, Councilmember Place 2 Kidd, Councilmember Place 3 Nichols, Councilmember Place 4 Breitenstein, Councilmember Place 5 Marshall, Councilmember Place 6 Anderson H. REGULAR AGENDA City Council Regular Meeting February 19, 2026 Page 2 of 4  1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on accepting the FY2025 Annual Audit/Financial Report. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen) Snow Garrett Williams, Certified Public Accountants, presented the audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and provided an overview of the report. 2. City-sponsored and co- and adding a fee schedule for park pavilion and park uses. (Staff Resource: S. Gill) This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of the City Manager. 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an updated Field Use Agreement between the Joshua Youth Sports Association (JYSA) and the City of Joshua for the use of City park baseball fields and related facilities. (Staff Resource: S. Gill) This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of the City Manager. 4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution modifying and terminating the City of Joshua 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan with Nationwide. (Staff Resource: B. Grounds) Motion made by Councilmember Place 2 Kidd to approve the Resolution modifying and terminating the 457-b plan with Nationwide. Seconded by Councilmember Place 3 Nichols. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Place 1 Dees, Councilmember Place 2 Kidd, Councilmember Place 3 Nichols, Councilmember Place 4 Breitenstein, Councilmember Place 5 Marshall, Councilmember Place 6 Anderson 5. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution nominating a candidate for a vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway) Motion made by Councilmember Place 4 Breitenstein to nominate Shane McNeel. Seconded by Councilmember Place 5 Marshall. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Place 1 Dees, Councilmember Place 2 Kidd, Councilmember Place 3 Nichols, Councilmember Place 4 Breitenstein, Councilmember Place 5 Marshall, Councilmember Place 6 Anderson I. STAFF REPORT 1. Police Department 2. City Secretary's Office 3. Animal Services 4. Economic Development 5. Parks Department 6. Municipal Court 7. Development Services City Council Regular Meeting February 19, 2026 Page 3 of 4  8. Public Works 9. Code Enforcement 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 the Texas Government Code Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code: to discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. Mayor Kimble announced that the City Council is recessed into Executive Session at 7:31 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. Mayor Kimble announced the City Council is reconvened back into Regular Session at 8:07 pm. No action 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. NA M. ADJOURN Mayor Kimble adjourned the meeting at 8:07 pm. Approved: March 19, 2026 _______________________ Scott Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Alice Holloway, City Secretary City Council Regular Meeting February 19, 2026 Page 4 of 4