Type B Economic Development Corporation & Parks Board
Regular MeetingJoshua, TX · August 14, 2023
Minutes
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MINUTES
TYPE B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION & PARKS BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 14, 2023
7:15 PM
PRESENT STAFF
Director Glen Walden City Manager Mike Peacock
Director Merle Breitenstein EDC Director Molly Martin
Director Bill Funderburk City Secretary Alice Holloway
Director Dustin Dees
Director Kim Carter
Director Kim Henderson
ABSENT
Director Courtney Hewett
The Joshua Type B Economic Development Corporation & Parks Board held a Regular Meeting in the council
chambers, located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, Texas, on August 14, 2023. 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.
Join Zoom Meeting:
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A member of the public who would like to submit a question on any item listed on this agenda may do so via
the following options:
Online: An online speaker card may be found on the City’s website (cityofjoshuatx.us) on the
Agenda/Minutes/Recordings page. Speaker cards received will be read during the meeting in the order received by
the City Secretary.
By phone: Please call 817/558-7447 ext. 2003 no later than 5:00 pm on the meeting day and provide your name,
address, and question. The City Secretary will read your question in the order they are received.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT
Director Dees announced a quorum and called the meeting to order at 7:15 pm.
B. CITIZENS FORUM
The Economic Development Corporation - Parks Board invites citizens to speak on any topic. However, unless
the item is specifically noted on this agenda, the Economic Development Corporation - Parks Board 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
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City Staff about the issue. No Corporation deliberation is permitted. Each person will have 3 minutes to
speak.
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C. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for July 2023. (Staff
Resource: M. Peacock)
City Manager Peacock presented the budget and financial reports. He noted that there are a few items
that needs to be corrected and will report back to the corporation when corrections are made.
2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on meeting minutes of July 10, 2023, and July 24, 2023. (Staff
Resource: A. Holloway)
Motion made by Director Henderson to approve the meeting minutes. Seconded by Director
Funderburk.
Voting Yea: President Dees, Director Walden, Director Breitenstein, Director Funderburk, Director
Carter, Director Henderson
3. Discuss and receive recommendations on amendments to the EDC Bylaws. (Staff Resource: A.
Holloway)
Motion made by Director Walden to approve the amendment to section 10 in the bylaws to add the
verbiage of "if required by state law". Seconded by Director Henderson.
Voting Yea: President Dees, Director Walden, Director Breitenstein, Director Funderburk, Director
Carter, Director Henderson
4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the proposed FY 2023-24 Budget. (Staff Resource: M.
Peacock)
City Manager presented the proposed budget. He stated this is a living document and will be on the
September agenda for final approval. In addition, he stated that the City Council will approve as part of
their complete budget.
5. Discuss and receive an update on the City Park Project. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)
City Secretary stated that the final thing to do to get the park equipment ordered is picking the
colors. She presented a draft plan with the colors. The corporation gave direction to move forward with
the proposed colors.
D. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/REQUESTS BY DIRECTORS TO BE ON THE NEXT AGENDA
(Members shall not comment upon, deliberate, or discuss any item that is not on the agenda. Members shall
not make routine inquiries about operations or project status on an item that is not posted. However, any
Members may state an issue and a request that this issue is placed on a future agenda.)
Update on current projects
E. ADJOURN
Director Dees adjourned the meeting at 7:49 pm.
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____________________________
Dustin Dees, President
__________________________
Alice Holloway, City Secretary
Approved: September 11, 2023
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Agenda
AGENDA
TYPE B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION & PARKS BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 14, 2023
7:15 PM
The Joshua Type B Economic Development Corporation & Parks Board will hold a Regular Meeting in the council
chambers, located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, Texas, on August 14, 2023. 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.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89153837891?pwd=RlNwNVErNWJFZGNEMmNHb3N4ak11UT09
Meeting ID: 89153837891 Passcode: 418173
A member of the public who would like to submit a question on any item listed on this agenda may do so via
the following options:
Online: An online speaker card may be found on the City’s website (cityofjoshuatx.us) on the
Agenda/Minutes/Recordings page. Speaker cards received will be read during the meeting in the order received by
the City Secretary.
By phone: Please call 817/558-7447 ext. 2003 no later than 5:00 pm on the meeting day and provide your name,
address, and question. The City Secretary will read your question in the order they are received.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT
B. CITIZENS FORUM
The Economic Development Corporation - Parks Board invites citizens to speak on any topic. However, unless
the item is specifically noted on this agenda, the Economic Development Corporation - Parks Board 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. No Corporation deliberation is permitted. Each person will have 3 minutes to
speak.
C. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for July 2023. (Staff
Resource: M. Peacock)
2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on meeting minutes of July 10, 2023, and July 24, 2023. (Staff
Resource: A. Holloway)
3. Discuss and receive recommendations on amendments to the EDC Bylaws. (Staff Resource: A.
Holloway)
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4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the proposed FY 2023-24 Budget. (Staff Resource: M.
Peacock)
5. Discuss and receive a update on the City Park Project. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)
D. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/REQUESTS BY DIRECTORS TO BE ON THE NEXT AGENDA
(Members shall not comment upon, deliberate, or discuss any item that is not on the agenda. Members shall
not make routine inquiries about operations or project status on an item that is not posted. However, any
Members may state an issue and a request that this issue is placed on a future agenda.)
E. ADJOURN
The Type B Economic Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in Executive Session closed to the
public at any time in the course of this meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by the Texas
Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, including 551.071 (private consultation with the
attorney for the City); 551.072 (discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property); 551.074
(discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel); and 551.087 (discussing economic development
negotiations). Any decision held on such matters will be taken or conducted in Open Session following the
conclusion of the Executive Session.
Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Directors may attend this meeting remotely
using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed
and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. In addition, a quorum will be
physically present at the posted meeting location of City Hall.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Joshua will provide reasonable accommodations
for disabled persons attending this meeting. Requests should be received at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled
meeting by contacting the City Secretary's office at 817/558-7447.
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the 10th day of August 2023, by 5:00 p.m. on the official
bulletin board at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.
______________________________________
Alice Holloway, TRMC, MMC
City Secretary
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