City Council Regular Meeting and Town Hall Meeting

DocuSign Envelope ID: E8D30FA9-180E-4618-A4BF-F056F3CB907B MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND TOWN HALL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 18, 2024 6:30 PM The Joshua City Council held a Work Session and Town Hall Meeting at 6:30 pm. A Regular Meeting was held immediately following the Town Hall Meeting 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. PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Mayor Scott Kimble City Manager Peacock Councilmember Johnny Waldrip City Attorney Terry Welch Councilmember Mike Kidd Development Services Dir. Aaron Maldonado Councilmember Angela Nichols EDC Director Molly Martin Councilmember Merle Breitenstein City Secretary Alice Holloway Councilmember Dakota Marshall Councilmember Shelly Anderson Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81781878187?pwd=dDhWdVBncWRRcFhpem9Cd05telNvUT09 Meeting ID: 81781878187 Passcode: 599915 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 Kidd led the Pledge to Flags. C. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Theresa Boydston, leader of Young Life of Johnson County. Mayor Kimble read the proclamation (listed under Public Forum) regarding the National Day of Prayer and presented copies to Pastor Theresa Boydston, Pastor Chris Copeland, and Pastor Jeff Stanley. D. WORK SESSION City Council Regular Meeting and Town Hall MeetingApril 18, 2024 Page 1 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: E8D30FA9-180E-4618-A4BF-F056F3CB907B 1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for March 2024. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) City Manager Peacock presented the budget report and financial statement. Mr. Peacock stated that some items were questioned prior to the meeting, and they are incorrect in the report, and they will be corrected. 2. Discussion related to the Capital Improvement Plan. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) City Manager Peacock presented the Capital Improvement Plan. He stated that he is required to present the plan 90 days before the budget is presented. 3. Discuss and receive board updates:  Heritage Preservation Overlay District Commission  Planning & Zoning Commission  Type A Economic Development Corporation Development Services Maldonado gave a brief update regarding the Heritage Preservation Overlay District and Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings. Councilmember Anderson gave a brief update regarding the Type A EDC Meeting. 4. Parks Department presentation by Park Manager Steven Gill. Park Manager Gill gave a presentation about the Parks Department, including staffing, goals, and current tasks. 5. Discuss and receive an update regarding the C.R. 705 Flooding. City Manager Peacock stated that staff have been working with property owners on Cr 705. He also stated that Sandlin has agreed to do some things as he has before. Mr. Peacock also stated that there were no negative comments from the meeting. Development Services Maldonado stated that there is a plan to widen the channel, and Atmos has agreed to do some earthwork. Once completed, Sandlin will come in and do some work to help resolve some issues. 6. Discuss and receive an update regarding the Sign Ordinance. City Manager Peacock stated that he visited with the gentleman who brought up the sign ordinance. When the ordinance was approved, feather signs did not exist. He also stated that Development Services Maldonado will oversee the reviewing of the sign ordinance and making recommendations. Mayor Kimble stated that he got a call from the same gentlemen thanking the council and staff for listening and working with him. E. TOWN HALL MEETING 1. Discuss and answer questions regarding the May 4, 2024, Bond Election. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) City Manager Peacock stated that the city has reached out to citizens through newsletters, social media, and other means. No citizen spoke during the Town Hall Meeting. City Council Regular Meeting and Town Hall MeetingApril 18, 2024 Page 2 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: E8D30FA9-180E-4618-A4BF-F056F3CB907B F. 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. The following announcements: Mayor Kimble stated that he attended the Burleson Chamber of Commerce Meeting, where everyone was working together to raise funds for the roads. Mayor Kimble stated that he has put forth a significant nomination, proposing Johnson County Judge Christopher Boedeker to serve on the North Texas Council of Government Executive Board. Mayor Kimble stated that the Spring on Main Street Event went great, and the chamber did an excellent job on the event. City Secretary Holloway stated that Early Voting starts on April 22 and continues until April 30th, and Election Day is May 4, 2024. City Secretary Holloway stated that the National Day of Prayer Event will be held on May 2, 2024, at 7:15 am at City Hall Flag Poles, and everyone is invited. City Secretary Holloway stated that the City-Wide Spring Cleanup is April 19-21. G. 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. Proclamation recognizing May 2, 2024, as National Day of Prayer. See notes under Invocation. H. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the March 21, 2024, meeting minutes. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway) 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution approving the City of Joshua Investment Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2024. Motion made by Councilmember Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Waldrip. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson I. REGULAR AGENDA City Council Regular Meeting and Town Hall MeetingApril 18, 2024 Page 3 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: E8D30FA9-180E-4618-A4BF-F056F3CB907B 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the Subscriber Services Agreement with the City of Forth Worth for radio repairs. (Staff Resource: D. Gelsthorpe) Motion made by Councilmember Waldrip to approve the Subscriber Services Agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Marshall. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving a site plan for 0.156 acres of land known as Lots 3 and 4, Block 10, Original Town Joshua, W. Byers Survey, Abstract No. 29, County of Johnson, Texas, locally known as 207 N. Main, to allow for the construction of a commercial professional building. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado) Motion made by Councilmember Kidd to approve a site plan for 0.156 acres of land known as Lots 3 and 4, Block 10, Original Town Joshua, W. Byers Survey, Abstract No. 29, County of Johnson, Texas, locally known as 207 N. Main, to allow for the construction of a commercial professional building. Seconded by Councilmember Breitenstein. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action regarding the Chapter 380 agreement between the Joshua Economic Development Corporation and SMI Southern Multifoods, Inc. (Taco Bell) for a development located at 113 S. Broadway in Joshua, Texas. (Staff Resource: M. Martin) Motion made by Councilmember Anderson to approve the Chapter 380 agreement between the Joshua Economic Development Corporation and SMI Southern Multifoods, Inc. (Taco Bell) for a development located at 113 S. Broadway in Joshua, Texas. Seconded by Councilmember Nichols. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson 4. Discuss, consider, and possible action regarding the Chapter 380 Agreement between the Joshua Economic Development Corporation and the Whataburger Corporation for a development located at 1044 S. Broadway in Joshua, Texas. (Staff Resource: M. Martin) Motion made by Councilmember Waldrip the Chapter 380 Agreement between the Joshua Economic Development Corporation and the Whataburger Corporation for a development located at 1044 S. Broadway in Joshua, Texas. Seconded by Councilmember Kidd. Voting Yea: Mayor Kimble, Councilmember Waldrip, Councilmember Kidd, Councilmember Nichols, Councilmember Breitenstein, Councilmember Marshall, Councilmember Anderson J. STAFF REPORT-March 2024 1. Police Department 2. Fire Department 3. Municipal Court 4. Animal Services 5. Public Works 6. Development Services 7. City Secretary's Office K. EXECUTIVE SESSION City Council Regular Meeting and Town Hall MeetingApril 18, 2024 Page 4 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: E8D30FA9-180E-4618-A4BF-F056F3CB907B 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 Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code: to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information received from or the offer of a financial or other incentive made to a business prospect seeking to locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations. Mayor Kimble announced the City Council will recess into Executive Session at 7:30 pm. L. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551, the Joshua 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 into regular session at 7:58 pm. M. 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. N. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kimble adjourned the meeting at 7:59 pm. ____________________________ Scott Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________ Alice Holloway, City Secretary Approved May 16, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting and Town Hall MeetingApril 18, 2024 Page 5 of 5