Type B Economic Development Corporation & Parks Board
Regular MeetingJoshua, TX · December 11, 2023
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TYPE B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION & PARKS BOARI)
COTJNCIL CHAMBERS
DECEMBER TI, 2023
7:15 PM
The Joshua Type B Economic Development Corporalion & Parks Board will hold a Regular Meeting in the City
Hall Council Chambers, located at l0l S. Main St., Joshua, Texas, on December I1,2023. This meeting is subject
to the open meeting laws ofthe State ofTexas.
Individuals may attend the meeting in person or access the meeting via videoconference or telephone conference
call.
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A. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT
Director Dees announced a quorum and called the meeting to order at 7: l5 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 lo limit its response to responding with a stalement of specifc
facnal information, reciting the City's existing policy, or directing the person making the inquiry to visit with
City Staf about the issue. No Corporation deliberation is permitted. Each person will have 3 minutes to
speak.
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C. REGI,]LARAGENDA
Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for November 2023.
(Staff Resouce: M. Peacock)
City Manager Peacock presented the monthly finances. Mr. Peacock stated that there were no major
changes.
2 Discuss, consider, and possible action on meeting minutes ofNovember 13,2023. (StaffResource: A.
Holloway)
Motion made by Director Walden to approve the November 13, 2023, Minutes. Seconded by Director
Henderson.
Voting Yea: President Dees, Director Walden, Director Breitenstein, Director Carter, Director
Henderson, Altemate I Watts
3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the purchase ofapproximately l0 acres located at 799 County
Road 909. The property has a pond and several acres of flood plain.
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Motion made by Director Breitenstein to allow broker to negotiate price of $175,000 with the maximum
price of$225,000. Seconded by Director walden.
Voting Yea: President Dees, Director Walden, Director Breitenstein, Director Carter, Dircctor
Henderson, Altemate I Watts
D. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/REQUESTS BY DIRECTORS TO BE ON TIIE NEXT AGENDA
(Members shall not comment upon, deliberate, or discass any item that is not on the agenda. Members shall
not make routine inquiies about operatiotts 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.)
o Meeting Time
o Officer Positions
o Pickle Ball
E. Adjourn
Director Dees adjoumed the meeting at ?:39 pm.
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Merle Breitenstein, Vice President
ATTEST:
Alice Holloway, City Secretary
Approved February 12, 2024
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Agenda
AGENDA
TYPE B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION & PARKS BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DECEMBER 11, 2023
7:15 PM
The Joshua Type B Economic Development Corporation & Parks Board will hold a Regular Meeting in the City
Hall Council Chambers, located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, Texas, on December 11, 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. 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 November 2023.
(Staff Resource: M. Peacock)
2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on meeting minutes of November 13, 2023. (Staff Resource: A.
Holloway)
3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the purchase of approximately 10 acres located at 799 County
Road 909. The property has a pond and several acres of flood plain.
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
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The 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 551.071 for private consultation with the attorney for the City.
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 817/556-0603.
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the 7th day of December 2023 by 5:00 p.m. on the official
bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.
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Alice Holloway, TRMC, MMC
City Secretary
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