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Public comment: several residents and community leaders spoke in support of Svenson, citing long-standing local involvement in property management, volunteer organizations and civic activities. One commenter, Michael McCorville, read a statement from Svenson that outlined his background in residential construction, property management, civic organizations and volunteer programs such as Christmas in Action and other local fundraisers. Speakers emphasized Svenson's local experience and a stated goal to address perceived appraisal irregularities and fairness in county property valuations.

Council action: following public comment the council moved and seconded a nomination and voted unanimously to forward Svenson's name to the CAD board-selection process. The nominee was not personally present; a statement was read on his behalf.

Why it matters

CAD board members sit on the body responsible for appraising property values for taxing entities across the county. Speakers at the meeting argued the nominee's experience in property construction and management equips him to pursue accurate and equitable appraisals; councilors expressed support and no council member opposed the nomination.

Ending

Staff will submit the council's nomination paperwork to the Johnson County CAD as the next administrative step.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Joshua City Council Meeting February 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After public testimony supporting Peter Svenson, the Joshua City Council unanimously nominated him to fill a vacancy on the Johnson County Central Appraisal District (CAD) board. Several residents spoke in support and a written statement from the nominee was read into the record.","taxTitle","Joshua City, Johnson County, Texas","taxId",52190,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6649553,"Council approves Chapter 3.80 reimbursements and development agreement for Joshua Gardens",385,2613000,2998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2520428-10c36139a5555ea875925367963d36ba&start=2613&end=2998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2520428-10c36139a5555ea875925367963d36ba/thumbnail_2613000.jpg","/articles/6649553/Joshua-City/Johnson-County/Texas/Council-approves-Chapter-380-reimbursements-and-development-agreement-for-Joshua-Gardens","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6649553-1a16c29b85f4fa52195b9c203ce5e99e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148195&Signature=KxacpiBMG3~2ud-qSj7qaScyVYg8o4hjXZwvi-bAbdlpcahVYaNWJ8RKP8sftMK9A-Y4IcWc-HcCdLNbbgxmlvLsENeS-jfIZUKRj2zNsdyqO8zFeQkIcxrNRnTigVkYoFWoz7tvwDoWCRO1tqd0JMkOjEArTeJ1hRDmcaMm~dR9NdmVBISBE2qoyvvPkCBalYGzbpG4LAR57jO7erkE8C~GS~v76GsDua5Zd9ilvrcHwMXTcEblh79-28pSevtO1ClJjX2-eJpaBmv5XLWt2WOcpd7LBpV~UEc9Rha~eEaPF5j42ZSQ1eDZ63V5v52QJqCOMFJJbvo17t86ZwVcKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joshua City Council approved multiple land-use and development items at its Feb. 18 meeting, including two Chapter 3.80 economic development reimbursement agreements for North Main Street properties and a development agreement for a proposed subdivision called Joshua Gardens.

For North Main Street: staff described Chapter 3.80 agreements with Rumfield Properties that will reimburse work such as parking, sidewalks and drainage. Council approved the agreement for 207 North Main; staff cited an amount of $57,146.30 tied to that parcel. A followup item in staff notes stated one of the two properties already has work completed while final acceptance remains pending.

Joshua Gardens development agreement: staff said the agreement applies to a 19.584-acre tract and establishes enforceable pre-annexation terms under state law, including single-family residential use only, a cap of 24 lots (approximately half-acre lots), mandatory homeowner association oversight and required infrastructure obligations. Staff explained this development-agreement mechanism allows the city to set subdivision standards for property in its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) as part of a pre-annexation arrangement; the preliminary plat still must be submitted and reviewed.

Why it matters

Chapter 3.80 agreements create a contractual framework for economic-development reimbursements and acceptance of public infrastructure. The Joshua Gardens agreement uses a statutory development-agreement mechanism to lock in lot sizes and design standards in advance of annexation, protecting the city from potentially incompatible development on parcels in or near the ETJ.

Ending

Councilors voted unanimously to approve the two Chapter 3.80 agreements and the Joshua Gardens development agreement. Staff noted traffic and drainage questions were asked during the discussion; staff said the Joshua Gardens area is east/south of previously flooded areas and that drainage and infrastructure obligations are included in the agreement. Final plats and inspection-based acceptance are remaining steps.","The council approved Chapter 3.80 economic development agreements for properties at 207 and 204 North Main Street and a development agreement with Joshua Gardens LLC for a 19.584-acre residential subdivision limited to single-family half-acre lots; all votes were unanimous.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6649557,"Joshua police report finds no racial profiling in 2024 traffic-stop review",52,196000,248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2520428-10c36139a5555ea875925367963d36ba&start=196&end=248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2520428-10c36139a5555ea875925367963d36ba/thumbnail_196000.jpg","/articles/6649557/Joshua-City/Johnson-County/Texas/Joshua-police-report-finds-no-racial-profiling-in-2024-traffic-stop-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6649557-d158e4ae6ce14aebf4a2d8cecabfde29/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148195&Signature=mCrDqNqruayHs-JUJqplu1B2P6XmLblmuB4mD3rYijbeRvyNp0ZreECIbA480GnQNsrpkuMY0NQ8v-xIm8bdq1gAkGIy8S3h3HC2ELmL7v6E14evP7HN2-cmTpCrgHDDdpy1xB8iNZ37dTwW4QLJBsp04DUrs42bl6KRnZclEVdNdx4cBrquCnXmhhILfpeks~HpZyh17qSnZ1rpl~BI8-Tly-Ht1QBw8tCUlBA1ag95lZsWJPttnLbB~2jRd~hUmCkKKWCgpkOM6DQzHDBuxmRqsTmFNbWMyb66KIQPwXSkLklPpgvu5Zx8l8E-iD3yIKk-jZQdKGYxrpYU1e1ikw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chief Follinger presented the Joshua Police Department's 2024 racial profiling report at the Feb. 18 council work session and said the department's review found no indications of racial profiling.

Follinger told the council the report covered 227 traffic stops reviewed by an outside consultant and by the department and that \"there was no racial profiling\" identified in the analysis. He invited questions; none were raised.

Why it matters

Racial profiling reports are submitted to the state and reviewed to ensure traffic enforcement practices comply with state requirements. The chief's summary to the council indicated consistency with prior years and no issues emerging from the review.

Ending

The council had no follow-up questions during the work session presentation and moved on to other agenda items.","Police Chief Follinger presented the department's 2024 racial profiling report and told council the review of 227 traffic stops showed no indicators of racial profiling; council accepted the report and had no questions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6649560,"Joshua City accepts FY2024 audit; staff and auditor say financial position is strong",658,989000,1647000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2520428-10c36139a5555ea875925367963d36ba&start=989&end=1647","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2520428-10c36139a5555ea875925367963d36ba/thumbnail_989000.jpg","/articles/6649560/Joshua-City/Johnson-County/Texas/Joshua-City-accepts-FY2024-audit-staff-and-auditor-say-financial-position-is-strong","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6649560-5c8daadb8f1f37773442661519d5660f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148195&Signature=WTZPI52YaZOdVRngi8EIb~SZvOEC499-Akp9oK-Zl~ZgpQQBDWZ6DOyNXp253BeFgl~BYhPUCHMIH2dCqeiDDPPTj-zXjLlA7Y599vd1lCnUszQEPb~6pfD~B9u5bZJZzBj9xDQka6k1eG~YvPtEoVUt2if7dxYd2tdRbeG~MmCMbX7fKEFriG6UXz~Iz7XcCPBZvCDfYte~YpyW5AqAun4l7yitYZpHLMnVrzfrxzjZVHoudzGdX5A9nQCNPe~8g8mtYbSzB4-fKn3Xi9i8bZK-SujmTZDPOmb7yjt~AD0k4meiFb4xMa1SIKZ4NDyENzoPcxrn9iklcJgQTvPieA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joshua City Council unanimously accepted the city's fiscal year 2024 audit at its Feb. 18 meeting after an auditor's presentation that described an unmodified opinion and improved cash and fund balances.

Rita Long, identified in the meeting as the senior manager on the audit engagement, told council members the audit delivered a \"cleaner, unmodified opinion,\" and that total assets rose to about $10.6 million as of Sept. 30, 2024. Long said investment earnings drove most of the cash increase and cited roughly $449,000 in investment income for the year.

The audit report also showed the city's general fund unassigned fund balance at about $1.8 million. Long summarized that total revenues were roughly $10.3 million and total expenditures about $10.8 million, with the year producing a net change in fund balance of about $1.5 million after other financing sources (including bond proceeds).

Why it matters

An unmodified opinion indicates the auditor found the financial statements fairly presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and Long said the auditors did not identify deficiencies in internal control that rise to the level of reportable weaknesses.

City staff and council members noted the audit reflected conservative budgeting and investment returns. Council approved the acceptance of the audit by motion and unanimous vote; staff will publish the audited financial statements and follow routine reporting steps.

Ending

Councilors raised no substantive objections during the acceptance vote. Staff follow-up items noted in the meeting include finalizing publications of the audited financial statements and continuing routine financial reporting to the council.","The City of Joshua accepted an unmodified FY2024 audit on Feb. 18, 2025. The auditor reported increased assets, a healthy general fund balance and no internal-control deficiencies; council approved the acceptance unanimously.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":46,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6649563,"Joshua City Council: votes at a glance — unanimous action on audit, development agreements, nominations",832,1756000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2520428-10c36139a5555ea875925367963d36ba&start=1756&end=2588","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2520428-10c36139a5555ea875925367963d36ba/thumbnail_1756000.jpg","/articles/6649563/Joshua-City/Johnson-County/Texas/Joshua-City-Council-votes-at-a-glance-unanimous-action-on-audit-development-agreements-nominations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6649563-0813ca2bc63afedd37ffd7da4cdb0d50/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148195&Signature=gO6OpBDGygkElxdrHN9PAycIPsqSdisN0zpshgRrboGYrgG-ms3St1NgkheUwNlWhev0WRJVf85-p3UDktkANRIIUww4BA-VXQhi0jZQAZzyTXreXFo5oyDej~njf0aBhvj1jqgiECeR-oZokmNerG47CI7crEpvrpYod8zMOMme6w-Yy1KHiIK71EVkx350NJe8R7pFqGhKjlVszQkx7addl85KkSaHbkuBE8la-awl4rFAc0oqk9WPHJrwMxS4M8YAEkG0zakLZtoRwYqaKgq06VSgDIFmx-ND4KGfI1xxLsX6FS7sO7aHhWbBrisd1JzFvotG9a~hxeON5TFNKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Joshua City Council took a series of unanimous votes on routine and substantive matters during its Feb. 18 meeting, approving a consent agenda, accepting the fiscal 2024 audit, adopting multiple economic-development and development agreements and nominating a candidate to the Johnson County Central Appraisal District board.

The actions were taken by recorded motions, seconds and roll calls; all motions recorded in the meeting were approved unanimously.

Key roll-call items and outcomes

- Consent agenda (five items): motion to accept by Murrell, second by Mike; outcome: approved unanimously. The consent agenda included approval of minutes from the Jan. 16 meeting; authorization to submit a grant application for a police portable radio project; approval of a Type EDC expenditure for a park shade structure; approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Burleson for animal control services; and participation in the Qualis Group purchasing program.

- Ordinance declaring unopposed candidates elected and canceling the May election: motion by Mike, second by Johnny; outcome: ordinance adopted (May election canceled) — unanimous.

- Acceptance of fiscal year 2024 annual audit and financial report: motion by Johnny, second by Mike; outcome: accepted unanimously.

- Chapter 3.80 economic development agreement — 207 North Main Street (Rumfield Properties): motion by Johnny, second by Angela; outcome: agreement approved unanimously. Amount cited in staff materials: $57,146.30 (for the parcel referred to at 207 North Main).

- Chapter 3.80 economic development agreement — 204 North Main Street (Rumfield Properties): motion by Mike, second by Johnny; outcome: agreement approved unanimously.

- Nomination to Johnson County Central Appraisal District (CAD) Board to fill vacancy: the council moved and seconded the nomination of Peter Svenson (name in packet/transcript appears as Stinson/Svenson in places); the council voted to nominate the candidate unanimously.

- Development agreement between the City of Joshua and Joshua Gardens LLC (19.584-acre residential development; maximum 24 half-acre lots; mandatory HOA provisions and pre-annexation approvals): motion by Mike, second by Johnny; outcome: agreement approved unanimously.

- Resolution regarding Johnson County Special Utilities District request: council voted on a motion described in the meeting as a motion \"to not support\" the request; motion and second carried unanimously.

Several agenda items included public comment and staff presentations prior to votes. Where motions and seconds were recorded in the transcript those names are listed above; where individual vote-by-name tallies were not enumerated the council announced the votes were unanimous.

Ending

The council concluded business at about 8:17 p.m. after taking the votes above and receiving staff reports. Several items approved will require follow-up staff work: grant application processing (police radios); final acceptance steps on completed development work tied to the Chapter 3.80 reimbursements; and implementation steps for the Joshua Gardens development agreement.
","At its Feb. 18, 2025 meeting the Joshua City Council approved a consent agenda, accepted the fiscal 2024 audit, approved multiple development agreements and nominations, and acted on a resolution related to Johnson County Special Utilities District. All recorded motions passed unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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