Newsletter
Thursday, August 26th, 2010The newsletter for Sept. – Nov. 2010 has been published on the web page. To view the newsletter click on the “Newsletter” tab located in the menu items at the top of the web page. Enjoy!
Joshua City Hall
101 South Main St.
Joshua, Texas 76058 || Map
Telephone: (817) 558-7447
Fax: (817) 641-7526
The newsletter for Sept. – Nov. 2010 has been published on the web page. To view the newsletter click on the “Newsletter” tab located in the menu items at the top of the web page. Enjoy!
The City Council is in the process of adopting the Budget for the 2010/2011 Fiscal Year. The proposed budget is attached for your review.
Click here to view the General Fund Proposed Budget. General Fund Proposed Budget
Click here to view the Type A EDC, Type B EDC, Capital Improvements, Court Techonology and Security Fund Proposed Budgets. Type A EDC, Type B EDC, CIP, Court Technology & Security Proposed Budgets
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 August 19, 2010
The Chisholm Trail 100 will host the “Guns and Hoses” blood drive on August 29th from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. The blood drive will be held at the Community Room next to the Joshua High School. Carter Blood Care will be on hand to collect the donations to assist with the August goals. While there you will be able to find out more about the Chisholm Trail 100 Club, which is an organization dedicated to the assistance to families of Police, Fire and EMS employees in Johnson County, injured in the line of duty. On Line registration preferred, but walk in donations will be welcomed as well. The drive will be a little friendly competition between the Police (Guns) and Firefighters (Hoses). Please make plans to attend and support your local public safety officers, and Carter Blood Care. To register on line, please go to www.carterbloodcare.org
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 August 26, 2010. 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 – 8-26-2010
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 August 19, 2010. 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 – 8/19/2010
(To view the entire packet, click on paperless agenda, click meeting calendar and click on the appropriate date).
The City of Joshua will be holding public hearings to obtain public input regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Budget and Tax Rate. Click here to view the information regarding the public hearings. Budget Public Hearing Information
The Joshua City Council will hold a Budget Work Session & Special Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on August 12, 2010. 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. Budget Work Session Agenda – 8-12-2010
The Joshua Type A 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 August 9, 2010. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view Agenda.Type A Agenda 8-09-2010
The Joshua Type B 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 August 10, 2010. This is an open meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view Agenda. Type B agen 8-10-10
The Joshua City Council will hold a Budget Work Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on August 5, 2010. 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. Budget Work Session Agenda -8-5-2010
The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on August 2, 2010. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here toview the agenda. P&Z Agenda – 8-2-2010
(To view the entire packet, click on paperless agenda, click on meeting calendar and click on the appropriate date.)
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 July 22, 2010
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 July 15, 2010
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 July 8, 2010
The Joshua Police Department will be testing for Police Officer on July 31, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. If anyone is TCLEOSE certified, they may pick up an application at the Police Department or on the city’s webpage. An application may be picked up the day of the test but be prepared to turn it in the same day. For more information call 817-558-3194.
All the dogs and kittens at the Animal Shelter are begging for a new home. At this time there are 27 kittens and each inside dog kennel is holding approximately 12 dogs. Please find it in your heart to adopt a pet to ensure they get a long and wonderful life with a family.
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 July 15, 2010. 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 – 7-15-10
(To view the entire packet, click on paperless agenda, then click on meeting calendar, then click on the appropriate date).
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-July-1-2010
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-July-1-20101
The Type A Economic Development Corp[oration Board Meeting scheduled for July 12, has been cancelled.
The Type B Economic Development Meeting scheduled for July 13, 2010 has been cancelled.
The Joshua Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on July 6, 2010. 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 – 7-6-2010
(To view the entire packet, click on paperless agenda, click on meeting calendar, click on the appropriate agenda.)
The Animal Advisory Board will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua Police Department, 102 S. Main on July 6, 2010. This is an open meeting, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. Click here to view the agenda. Animal Advisory Board Agenda – 6-22-2010
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 June 10, 2010
The Joshua Type A 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 June 14, 2010. 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.Type A Agenda 6-14-2010
The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 pm and a Regular Session at 7:00 pm at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on June 17, 2010. 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 – 6-17-2010
(To view the entire packet, click on paperless agenda, click on meeting calendar and click on the appropriate date.)
The Joshua Type B 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 June 8, 2010. 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.Type B agen 6-8-10
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 June 3, 2010
The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on June 7, 2010. 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. PZ Agenda – 6-7-2010
(To view the entire packet, click on paperless agenda on the city’s web page, click on meeting calendar, click on the appropriate date.)
The City of Joshua will be inserting a quarterly newsletter in every garbage bill that is sent out. The intent is to keep citizens informed on issues and projects. There is a tab on the top of the pictures that says ”Newsletters” and they will automatically be saved there for your review. Click here to view the first newsletter. Newsletter for June 2010 thru August 2010
Joshua City Manager, Paulette Hartman, has a new addition to her family. Kayla Lynn Hartman was born on Friday, May 28, 2010 at 4:16 p.m. Kayla weighed 6 lbs and 3 oz and was 19 3/4″ long. Both mother and baby are doing well. We wish them the best and congratulations.
Street repairs are scheduled to begin on May 24, 2010. Work will begin on Hilltop then on to Rosewood, then Ridgeway and then on Edgehill. Please do not park vehicles on the roadway from 7:00 a.m. thru 5:00 p.m. on Monday thru Saturday.
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 May 20, 2010
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 May 13, 2010
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 May 20, 2010. 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 Meeting Agenda – 5-20-2010
(To view the entire Council packet, click on paperless agenda and click on the appropriate date).
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 May 17,2010. 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 – 5-17-10
(To view the entire packet click on paperless agenda, click on the appropriate date and the meeting packet should open).
Attached are the Unofficial results for the May 8, 2010 General Election.
The meeting to canvass the votes will be scheduled at a later date.
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 May 6, 2010
The Joshua Type B 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 May 11, 2010. 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.Type B agen 5-11-10
A rabies clinic will be held on Saturday, May 15th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Owl football stadium. Rabies shots are $8.00; Flea dips are $7.00; microchips are $20.00; City licenses are $5.00 for sterilized and $10.00 for non-sterilized.
For more information please call the Joshua Animal Shelter at 817-774-9450
As part of the contract with IESI, Joshua residents will be able to dump bulk trash, brush and debris at the Turkey Creek Landfill twice each year. Residents will need to take your city garbage collection bill with you in order to enter free of charge. The first of the two dates has been scheduled for Friday, June 11th and Saturday, June 12th. The hours for Friday, June 11th will be 4:00 am – 5:00 pm. The hours for Saturday, June 12th will be 7:00 am – 12:00 pm. A second landfill day will be provided in the Fall. More information will be provided in the coming weeks
Johnson County and the City of Cleburne are sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event Saturday, May 15th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Cleburne Conference Center located at 1501 W. Henderson in Cleburne. This is the place to dispose of household chemicals such as antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, batteries, oil filters, fertilizers, paints, thinners, herbicides, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, pool chemicals, etc. All you need is a photo ID showing a Johnson County address to participate. The following items cannot be disposed of at this event: ammunition, explosives, tires, asbestos, propane or butane cylinders, smoke detectors, or radioactive material. For more information call 817-645-0961.
National Police Week is May 9th – 15th, and the Joshua Police Department will host an Open House on Thursday, May 13th from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. as part of the week’s festivities. A tour of the department will be conducted and refreshments will be served. The Police Department is located at 102 South Main Street. All are welcome to attend.
Attention Voters!
Voting for the General Election to be held on May 8, 2010 will be conducted at the Joshua Community Room, 907 S. Broadway, Joshua, Texas. The polls will be open from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Please remember to bring your voter registration card or your drivers license.
Atención Votantes!
Votanción para la Elección General Se Celebradá el 8 de Mayo, de 2010 se llevará a cabo en el Joshua Community Room, 907 S. Broadway, Joshua, Texas. Los centros electorales estarán abiertos de 7:00 am hasta 7:00 pm.
Por favor recuerde traer su tarjeta de registro votante o su licencia de manejar.
The Joshua Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on May 3, 2010. This is an Open Meeting, open to the public, subject to the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Texas. (To view the entire packet, click on paperless agendas and click on the appropriate date.)
The Joshua Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a Special Session at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas on April 27, 2010. 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. ZBA Agenda – 4/27/2010