City Council Special Meeting

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING TRUE LIFE CHURCH FEBRUARY 12, 2026 6:30 PM The Joshua City Council will hold a Special Meeting at True Life Church, located at 301 South Main Street, 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 B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. United States of America 2. Texas Flag C. INVOCATION The invocation was led by Councilmember Mike Kidd. D. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Office of the Governor for the provisions of Police Portable Radio pursuant to Grant #5495201. 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the purchase of a backhoe loader unit using Sourcewell contract pricing. (Staff Resource: K. Hubacek) 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the purchase of an asphalt distributor truck using BuyBoard contract pricing. (Staff Resource: K. Hubacek) Motion made by Councilmember Place 4 Breitenstein. Seconded by Councilmember Place 6 Anderson. 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 E. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Presentation by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding the FM 917 Railroad Grade Separation Project. Mr. Michael Morris, Director of Transportation for NTCOG. He gave a presentation regarding the FM 917 Railroad Grade Separation Project. He stated that it will take a minimum of 3-4 years to get the project started. Mr. Morris explained the FY 2026 BUILD Grant Program. The Non-Federal amount is 2,600,000, plus the TxDOT Grant Match is 3,966,971. In addition, he showed several other projects with different amenities. City Council Special Meeting February 12, 2026 Page 1 of 2  Mr. Morris presented the anticipated Project Timeline for the underpass and the overpass. Underpass was from 2026 to 2034. Overpass was from 2026 to 2030. Mr. Morris ended with the following schedule: Late February: RTC/NCTCOG/TxDOT Submit Federal Application March: Quarterly Coordination Meeting of State, Regional, and Local Partners May: TxDOT Hosts Public Meetings in Joshua. Councilmember Kidd questioned whether the purchase of rights-of-way could be done at the same time to help save time. Mr. Morris answered no. Mayor Kimble asked if the 2016 studies could be used to help save time. Mr. Morris stated that he believes the studies could be used, but the information in the studies would have to be confirmed. 2. Opportunity for City Council members, board members, staff, and citizens to ask questions and provide comments regarding the FM 917 Railroad Grade Separation Project. The following citizens spoke regarding the project: Carol Filley In support of the project. Mark Rayburn In support of the project. Paula Clark Neutral regarding the project. Christopher Boedaker In support of the project. Jerome Norris In support of the project. Ashley Finch Neutral regarding the project. Chase Davidson In support of the project. Logan Thurman Neutral regarding the project. Scott Atwood In support of the project. 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution expressing support for the FM 917 Railroad Grade Separation Project. Mayor Kimble read out loud the proposed Resolution. In addition, he added that the alignment of the project is missing. Motion made by Councilmember Place 1 Dees to approve the resolution with an amendment to add the alignment. 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 F. ADJOURN Mayor Kimble adjourned the meeting at 8:02 pm. _________________________ Scott Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Alice Holloway, City Secretary City Council Special Meeting February 12, 2026 Page 2 of 2