Type B Economic Development Corporation & Parks Board
Regular MeetingJoshua, TX · August 11, 2025
Minutes
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MINUTES
TYPE B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION & PARKS BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 11, 2025
4:00 PM
The Joshua Type B Economic Development Corporation & Parks Board held a Regular Meeting in the City Hall
Council Chambers, 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
Director Dees announced a quorum and called the meeting to order at 4:00 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
City Staff about the issue. No Corporation deliberation is permitted. Each person will have 3 minutes to
speak.
C. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the meeting minutes of June 10, 2025, and July 21, 2025.
Motion made by Director Walden to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Director Carter.
Voting Yea: President Dees, Director Walden, Director Carter, Director Watts
2. Discuss, consider, and possible action to approve the purchase of a Musco Control-link system for the
baseball field lighting.
The corporation tabled this item until the staff can get other estimates.
3. Discuss, consider, and possible action to approve the purchase of CivicPlus Recreation Management
Software for scheduling and accepting payments for public rentals of the baseball fields and park
pavilion.
Staff were directed to get the hourly analysis.
Motion made by Director Walden to table this item for staff to get more information. Seconded by
Director Carter.
Voting Yea: President Dees, Director Walden, Director Carter, Director Watts
4. Discussion regarding the purchase of equipment for Cooper Valley Park.
Asst. City Manager Aaron Maldonado stated that this is a bit of overreach; the corporation may need to
wait to build funds back up.
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Director Watts wanted to confirm that the total estimate is approximately $300,000. Park Manager
Steven Gill stated that the estimate is correct; it is approximately $300,000.
Director Dees stated that he wants to see different options for everything, including the playground
equipment.
5. Discussion regarding the Parks Department Monthly Activity Report.
Staff were directed to add the ADA Report and the camera conditions to the monthly report.
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
Director Dees adjourned the meeting at 4:53 pm
Approved: September 08, 2025
_________________________
Dustin Dees, President
Attest:
__________________________
Alice Holloway, City Secretary
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Agenda
AGENDA
TYPE B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION & PARKS BOARD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 11, 2025
4:00 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. This meeting is subject to the open meeting
laws of the State of Texas.
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. Discuss, consider, and possible action on the meeting minutes of June 10, 2025, and July 21, 2025.
2. Discuss, consider, and possible action to approve the purchase of a Musco Control-link system for the
baseball field lighting.
3. Discuss, consider, and possible action to approve the purchase of CivicPlus Recreation Management
Software for scheduling and accepting payments for public rentals of the baseball fields and park
pavilion.
4. Discussion regarding the purchase of equipment for Cooper Valley Park.
5. Discussion regarding the Parks Department Monthly Activity Report.
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 551.071 for private consultation with the attorney for the
City
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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 6th day of August 2025, 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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