City of Joshua, Texas

IESI will be closed on Friday January 1, 2010 for New Years Day. Service will resume on Tuesday January 5, 2010.

IESI will collect Christmas Trees placed curbside during the regular trash collection days on Tuesday’s and Friday’s for the next several weeks. Trees will be collected at no cost to residents. Any tree that is more than 9 feet in height, will need to be cut in half to be removed.

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on December 17, 2009.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  click here to view the agenda.  City Council Agenda – 12-17-2009

Type A agenda December 14, 2009

The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on Decemeber 7, 2009.  This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  P&Z Agenda – 12-7-2009

The Joshua Animal Advisory Board will meet on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Department Training Room, 102 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.   Animal Advisory Board Agenda – 12-7-09

The Regular Scheduled Meeting of the Type B Economic Development Corporation for December 8, 2009 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Attached is a flyer announcing the next series of public meetings for the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).

These meetings are an important way to gauge public opinion about the transportation planning activities and air quality programs of NCTCOG and the RTC as the Metropolitian Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 

Click here to view a list of the meetings.  Regional Transportation Council meetings

The City of Joshua Police Department will hold the first ever Citizens Police Academy.  The Citizens Police Academy starts classes January 12, 2010 and is a ten week learning opportunity where Citizens of Joshua can gain knowledge of the Joshua Police Department’s personnel and operations.  There will also be an opportunity to learn about general operations of the City as a whole.  The goal of this program is to build trust and rapport between the citizens of our community and their Police Department, as well as provide understanding of what exactly the Police Department does and personal interaction with each officer.  Citizens will gain an appreciation and understanding of the problems and challenges of their community as well as the problems and challenges law enforcement officers face today.

Click here to view the application process information.  Citizen Police Academy Application Process

Click here to view the Application form.   Citizen Police Academy Application Form

Click here to view the Citizens Waiver Form.   Citizen Waiver Form

Click here to view the Consent for Criminal Records Search form.  Consent for Criminal Record Search

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Ssession at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on November 19, 2009.  This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.   City Council Agenda – 11-19-2009

At a Special Meeting of the City Council held on November 12, 2009 the results of the November 3, 2009 Bond Election were canvassed.  Click here to view the results of the Official Canvass.  Official Tabulation – Nov. 3, 2009 Bond Election

Anyone interested in donating non-perishable food to help feed families for Thanksgiving or donating toys for Christmas please click on the links below to view the information. 

 Food Donations for Thanksgiving

Toys for Christmas

4B Minutes October 13, 2009

4A Minutes September 8, 2009

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, writes an article weekly titled “City Page” that is published in the Joshua Star. The “City Page” consists of a variety of articles that may be of interest to the citizens of Joshua. The “City Page” will be posted weekly on the City’s web site. Click here to view this article.
City Page November 12, 2009

The Joshua City Council will hold a Special Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on November 12, 2009.  This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  City Council Agenda – 11-12-2009 

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on November 10, 2009. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda.
4B agen 11-10-09

The Joshua 4A Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers,101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on November 9, 2009. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda.
4A agenda November 9, 2009

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, writes an article weekly titled “City Page” that is published in the Joshua Star. The “City Page” consists of a variety of articles that may be of interest to the citizens of Joshua. The “City Page” will be posted weekly on the City’s web site. Click here to view this article.
City Page November 5, 2009

Click here to see the results of the November 3, 2009 Bond Election.  TABULATION UNOFFICIAL

Click here to view information regarding toy donations for children in Johnson County for Christmas.    These toys will be distributed to the children on December 10, 2009 so we urge you to bring your donations by the first of December.   Toy Donations

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, writes an article weekly titled “City Page” that is published in the Joshua Star. The “City Page” consists of a variety of articles that may be of interest to the citizens of Joshua. The “City Page” will be posted weekly on the City’s web site. Click here to view this article.
City Page October 29, 2009

Click here to view information regarding non-perishable food donations for Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving Food Donations

Just a reminder that:

On Friday, October 30, 2009 children can Trick-or-Treat from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at:

 City Hall – 101 S. Main

Police Department – 102 S. Main

 Animal Shelter – 100 Santa Fe from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Also, on Monday, November 2, 2009 non-perishable food donations can be taken to:

City Hall -101 S. Main

Police Department - 102 S. Main

Animal Shelter - 100 Santa Fe 

The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on November 2, 2009.  This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda.  Planning & Zoning Agenda – 11-2-2009 

The City of Joshua Police Department will hold the first ever Citizens Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy starts classes January 12, 2010 and is a ten week learning opportunity where citizens of Joshua can gain working knowledge of the Joshua Police Department’s personnel and operations.  There will also be an opportunity to learn about general operatons of the City as a whole.  The goal of this program is to build trust and rapport between the Citizens of our community and their Police Deparmtnet, as well as provide understanding of what exactly the Police Department does and personal interaction with each officer.  Citizens will gain an appreciaiton and understanding of the problems and challenges of their community as well as the problems and challenges law enforcement officers face today. 

Click here to view the application process information.  Citizen Police Academy Application Process

Click here to view the Application form.  Citizen Police Academy Application Form

Click here to view the Citizens Waiver form.  Citizen Waiver Form

Click here to view the Consent for Criminal Records Search form.  Consent for Criminal Record Search

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, writes an article weekly titled “City Page” that is published in the Joshua Star. The “City Page” consists of a variety of articles that may be of interest to the citizens of Joshua. The “City Page” will be posted weekly on the City’s web site. Click here to view this article.
City Page.Oct. 22, 2009

Click here to view City Facilities that will be open as “Safe Candy Places”  for trick-or-treaters.  Safe Candy Places

To read minutes of the 4B Economic Development Board for September 8, 2009 click here.
4B Minutes September 8, 2009

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, writes an article weekly titled “City Page” that is published in the Joshua Star. The “City Page” consists of a variety of articles that may be of interest to the citizens of Joshua. The “City Page” will be posted weekly on the City’s web site. Click here to view this article.
City Page October 15, 2009

Listed below are links to Educational Information regarding the Bond Election to be held on November 3, 2009.  Also attached are the maps relating to Proposition # 2 and 3. 

Click here to view the Educational Information in English.  Bond Election Information – English

Haga clic aqui para ver la informacion para la Eleccion de Bono de 3 de noviembre, del 2009.  Eleccion de Bono de la Ciudad

Click here to view a map referenced in Proposition #2 regarding street improvements for Edgehill Road, Ridgeway Road, Hilltop Place and Rosewood Place.  Map for Proposition #2

Click here to view a map referenced in Proposition #2 regarding street improvements for Plum Street, Apple Street and Pear Court.  Map Referenced in Proposition #2

Click here to view a map referenced in Proposition #3 regarding drainage improvements in the Cofield Drive vicinity.  Map Referenced in Propostion #3

Click here to view a map referenced in Proposition #3 regarding drainage improvements in the Mountain Valley/Village Creek vicinity.  Map Referenced in Proposition #3

Click here to view a map referenced in Proposition #3  regarding drainage improvements in the Joshua Meadows vicinty.  Map Referenced in Propostion #3

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on October 15, 2009.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.   City Council Agenda – 10-15-2009 

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on October 13, 2009.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  4B EDC Agenda – 10-13-2009

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, writes an article weekly titled “City Page” that is published in the Joshua Star. The “City Page” consists of a variety of articles that may be of interest to the citizens of Joshua. The “City Page” will be posted weekly on the City’s web site. Click here to view this article.
City Page October 8, 2009

Early Voting for the November 3, 2009 Bond Election will begin on Monday, October 19, 2009 thru October 30, 2009.  Early voting will be conducted at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.  The days for extended hours for Early Voting will  be:

Monday, October 19, 2009 – 7:00 a.m. thru 7:00 p.m.

Monday, October 26,2009 – 7:00 a.m. thru 7:00 p.m.

Remember to bring your voter registration card or drivers license.

 

Votacion Adelantada de la Eleccion de Bono para el 3 de Noviembre, de 2009 empiezara el Lunes, 19 de Octubre 2009 por 30, de Octubre de 2009.  Votacion Adelantada sera dirigida en: La Sala de la Ciudad de Joshua 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas. Dias de horario extendido de Votacion Adelantada seran:

Lunes, 19 de Octubre, 2009 – 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lunes, 26 de Octubre, 2009 – 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Por favor requerde de traer su tarjeta de registro de votantes o su licencia de manejar.

Voting for the Bond Election to be held on November 3, 2009 will be conducted at the Joshua Community Room, 907 S. Broadway, Joshua,
Texas.  Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Please remember to bring your voter registration card or your drivers license.

Votacion para la eleccion de bono se llevara a cabo el: 3 de Noviembre, de 2009.  Sera dirigida en la:  sala de comunidad de Joshua, localizada por 907 s. Broadway, Joshua, Texas.  Los centros electorales estaran abiertos de: 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m.  Por favor requerde de traer su tarjeta de registro de votantes o su licencia de manejar.

The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on October 5, 2009.  This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  Planning & Zoning Agenda – 10-5-2009

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, writes an article weekly titled “City Page” that is published in the Joshua Star. The “City Page” consists of a variety of articles that may be of interest to the citizens of Joshua. The “City Page” will be posted weekly on the City’s web site. Click here to view this article.
City Page October 1, 2009

The Joshua Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Board will hold a Special Session at 7:00 p.m., at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on September 29, 2009.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.    TIF Board Agenda – 9-29-2009

City of Joshua ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. 

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 8.00 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY ($2.16).

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on September 17, 2009.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.    City Council Agenda – 9-17-2009

The Joshua Park Design Committee will hold the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on September 15, 2009. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, and subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.
Click here to view the Agenda. Park Committee agenda 9-15-09

The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Work Session at 6:30 p.m. and a Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on September 14, 2009.  This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  P&Z Agenda – 9-14-2009

The City of Joshua Animal Advisory Board will convene a meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 6:30 pm at the Joshua Police Department Training Room, 102 S. Main St.  Click here to view the agenda.  Animal Advisory Board Agenda – 9-15-2009

The City of Joshua conducted public hearings on August 20, 2009 and September 10, 2009 on a proposal to increase the total tax revenues of the City of Joshua from properties on the tax roll in the preceding year by 5.28 percent.

The total tax revenue raised last  year at last year’s tax rate of $0.653476 for each $100 of taxable value was $1,584,860.

The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of $0.634331 for each $100 of taxable value, excluding tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year , is $1,641,851.

The total tax revenue proposed to be raised this year at the proposed tax rate of $0.634331 for each $100 of taxable value, including tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year, is $1,684,410.

The City Council of the City of Joshua is scheduled to vote on the tax rate that will result in that tax increase at a public meeting to be held on September 17, 2009 at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, TX at 7:00 pm.

Click here to view the information regarding the Fall Clean-Up dates and times.  Fall Clean Up Information

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on September 8, 2009.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  4B EDC Agenda – 09-8-2009

The Joshua 4A Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on September 8, 2009.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  4A EDC Agenda – September 8, 2009

The Joshua City Council will hold a Special Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on September 10, 2009.  This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas.  Click here to view the agenda.  City Council Agenda – 910-2009

The Joshua 4B Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a Public Hearing on Project Expenditures for FY 2009-10, at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 101 S. Main Street Joshua Texas 76058.