TRASH UPDATE
We have received several calls regarding today’s trash pickup. Unfortunately, the trucks are running behind in some areas, so please leave it out because crews are working on getting everything picked up today.
Category: News
Press Release – Police Chief
The City of Joshua is pleased to announce the appointment of David Gelsthorpe as Chief of Police for the City of Joshua. The appointment becomes effective following the official Oath of Office on Friday July 23, 2021.
David is currently employed with the city as a Lieutenant in the Police Department. David has Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and is a Master Police Officer. Additionally, he is a graduate of Institute for Law Enforcement Education School of Police Supervision.
David replaces Shaun Short , who has accepted a new position in another City. Chief Short served the City of Joshua for 6 years and we wish him continued success in his new role.
Public Hearing Notice – Swimming Pool Setback Requirement
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the City of Joshua’s Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider a request to amend the Ch. 14 Zoning Ordinance, Article 5, section 5.3- Supplemental Use Standard Table- swimming pool property line setbacks to five feet (5’) instead of the current eight feet (8’).
The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct its public hearing on August 9, 2021, at 6:30 PM and the City Council will conduct its public hearing and consideration on August 19, 2021, at 6:30 PM. Both meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers at Joshua City Hall, 101 South Main Street, Joshua, TX 76058.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Joshua is soliciting proposals for a contract on Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Voluntary Benefit coverage. The proposals are to be delivered to the City’s Broker/Consultant Lockton Dunning Benefits via email to rmills@lockton.com and karen.johnson@lockton.com. Proposals must be received by 3:00 PM CT on August 10th, 2021.
Proposal information may be obtained from Lockton Dunning Benefits, karen.johnson@lockton.com or by phoning 214-720-3407. The City of Joshua reserves the right to reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, to waive any informality in any bid, and to accept any bid, which, in its discretion, is in the best interest of The City of Joshua.
A Fond Farewell to Police Chief Short:
We want to take the time to say a heartfelt thank you for leading the Joshua Police Department with visionary guidance, exceptional leadership, and unconditional commitment, with our most profound appreciation.
Chief Short’s professionalism is leaving a lasting impression on our community.
Best wishes & congratulations on your new adventure! You will be missed.
Holiday Committee Members Needed
Splashpad June 29, 2021
The splashpad repairs are complete and is now officially open. Thank you, Parks Department…..
City Holiday – July 5, 2021
Splashpad Not Working Correctly
Please note that the splash pad is on, but all the sprayers are not working. Parts have been ordered and the splash pad will be repaired once they are received. Thank you for your understanding.
Public Hearing -Zoning Change-402 Conveyor Dr.
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the City of Joshua’s Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the request for a zoning change from the (C1) Restricted Commercial District to the (R2) Two Family Residential District on a 0.593 acre of land in the J.H. Cooper Survey, Abstract No. 145, County of Johnson, Texas known as Lt. 1, Blk.1, East Hills Addition located at 402 Conveyor Drive. The purpose of this request is to allow for the construction of a duplex after the property is subdivided.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct its public hearing on June 7, 2021, at 6:30 PM and the City Council will conduct its public hearing and consideration on June 17, 2021, at 6:30 PM. Both meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers at Joshua City Hall, 101 South Main Street, Joshua, TX 76058.
The posted agenda for the meeting will contain appropriate information.
Phone Issues- May 12, 2021
We are currently having issues with our phone lines. We are working to address the problem. Sorry for the inconvenience.
ZBA Public Hearing – June 1, 2021 206 S. Main St.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
May 12, 2021
The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Joshua will hold a public hearing on June 1, 2021 to consider a variance allowing the replacement of an existing modular building that was damaged by a fire on a 0.66 acre tract of land, Original Town of Joshua, Block 19, Lot 3R, located at 206 S. Main St. within the Heritage Preservation Overlay District.
The public hearing will start at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas. Because you own property within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property, the Zoning Board of Adjustment would like to hear how you feel about this request and invites you to attend the public hearing. Please, in order for your opinion to be taken into account, return this form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public hearing.) You may mail it to the address below or drop it off in person:
Planning Department
101 South Main Street
Joshua, Texas 76058
Attn: Aaron Maldonado
The process includes a public hearing designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. Prior to the public hearing, landowners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property are notified of the request by way of this notice. The public hearing is held before the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Zoning Board of Adjustment is informed of the percent of responses in support and in opposition. The concurring vote of seventy-five (75) percent of the members of the board is necessary to approve a variance
ZBA Public Hearing – June 1, 2021 – Diest Addition
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
May 12, 2021
The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Joshua will hold a public hearing on June 1, 2021 to consider a variance in reduction from the dwelling minimum of 1800 square feet of the (R-1) Single Family Residential District, on a 0.50 acre tract of land out of the T.W. Baird Survey, Abstract No. 40, in the City of Joshua, Johnson County, Texas, also known as Lot 2, Block 1, of the Diest Addition.
The public hearing will start at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas. Because you own property within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property, the Zoning Board of Adjustment would like to hear how you feel about this request and invites you to attend the public hearing. Please, in order for your opinion to be taken into account, return this form with your comments prior to the date of the public hearing. (This in no way prohibits you from attending and participating in the public hearing.) You may mail it to the address below or drop it off in person:
Planning Department
101 South Main Street
Joshua, Texas 76058
Attn: Aaron Maldonado
The process includes a public hearing designed to provide opportunities for citizen involvement and comment. Prior to the public hearing, landowners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property are notified of the request by way of this notice. The public hearing is held before the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Zoning Board of Adjustment is informed of the percent of responses in support and in opposition. The concurring vote of seventy-five (75) percent of the members of the board is necessary to approve a variance.
Possible Bad Weather- April 23, 2021
All of North Texas still included in a level 2/slight risk. Our concerns, in order: large hail up to the size of golf balls, damaging wind gusts of 60+ MPH, isolated tornado risk
Notice of Public Hearing- Zoning Change – Northeast corner of N. Main St
Notice is hereby given that the City of Joshua’s Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the request for a zoning change from the (C1) Restricted Commercial District to the (PD) Planned Development District on a 0.016 acre of land known as Lt. 9 S.28ft. and Lt.10, Blk.5, Original Town of Joshua in the W.W. Byers Survey, Abstract No. 29, County of Johnson, Texas located on the northeast corner of N. Main St. and E. 12th St. This property is located in the Heritage Preservation Overlay District. The purpose of this request is to allow for the development of a retail building.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct its public hearing on May 3, 2021 at 6:30 PM and the City Council will conduct its public hearing and consideration on May 20, 2021 at 6:30 PM. Both meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers at Joshua City Hall, 101 South Main Street, Joshua, TX 76058.
The posted agenda for the meeting will contain appropriate information.
Notice of Public Hearing- Zoning Change -1200 CR 909
Notice is hereby given that the City of Joshua’s Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the request for a zoning change from the (A) Agricultural District to the (PD) Planned Development District on a 46.040 acre of land in the E.M. Thomason Survey, Abstract No. 827, Tr.52, County of Johnson, Texas and locally known as 1200 CR 909. The purpose of this request is to allow for the development of a residential subdivision.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct its public hearing on May 3, 2021 at 6:30 PM and the City Council will conduct its public hearing and consideration on May 20, 2021 at 6:30 PM. Both meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers at Joshua City Hall, 101 South Main Street, Joshua, TX 76058.
The posted agenda for the meeting will contain appropriate information.
Good Friday
All city offices are closed Friday, April 2 in observance of Good Friday with the exception of the City Secretary’s office.
The City Secretary’s office will be opened from 8am to 11am for election services.
City operations will resume Monday, April 5.
Depository Services
Notice of Request for Applications for Depository Services for the City of Joshua.
The City of Joshua Texas is accepting submissions of applications for the performance of depository services.
The Designated officer receiving the applications is:
Alice Holloway, City Secretary
101 South Main St.
Joshua, Texas 76058
817/558-7447
The applications for depository services must be received by the designated officer at the address listed above on or before 2:00 p.m. on April 15, 2021.
The City Council of the City of Joshua, Texas will consider the selection of one or more depositories at a regular meeting located at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main Street, Joshua, TX 76058 on April 15, 2021 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The written specifications governing the submissions of the applications to perform depository services for the City of Joshua may be obtained at https://www.cityofjoshuatx.us/how-do-i/bids-and-proposals/.
Public Hearing Notice – Thoroughfare Plan
The City of Joshua’s Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council will conduct public hearings to consider an amendment to the Thoroughfare Master Plan, contained in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan, by removing the existing 2-Lane Collector Roadway from SH 174 to CR 1023 and designating CR 904 west of SH 174 as a 2-Lane Collector Roadway
The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct its public hearing on April 5, 2021 at 6:30 PM and the City Council will conduct its public hearing and consideration on April 15, 2021.
Both meetings will be held in the City Council chambers at Joshua City Hall, 101 South Main Street, Joshua, TX 76058.
Trash Collection- March 2, 2021
If your trash was not picked up yesterday, please leave it out and it will be collected as soon as possible. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.
COVID 19 Vaccine
Burleson waitlist for COVID-19 vaccines is now open for signup. This is for first doses in Phase 1A & 1B ONLY. If you are looking for your second dose this waitlist DOES NOT apply to you. If you’ve already signed up on our waitlist – DO NOT SIGN UP AGAIN – You will be contacted this week to set up your appointment. If you are unsure if you are on the waitlist, you can call (682) 312-2780 to confirm.
We utilize this waitlist for when we receive our next shipment of vaccines or if we have any cancelations. If you are signed up on the Tarrant County Health Department’s waitlist you can still sign up on this one and we encourage you to do so. The registration link can be found at: www.burlesontx.com/vaccine
SECOND DOSES If you received your first dose from Burleson Public Health and your second dose is due this week, we will be communicating with you via email to schedule your second vaccine.
TRASH UPDATE Wednesday, Feb. 24
TRASH UPDATE Wednesday, Feb. 24
Due to extremely high volumes as a result of the previous weeks’ storms, residents will only receive one collection this week-recycling will still be picked up.
Normal pickup schedules will be resumed next week. We want to thank everyone for their patience as Waste Connection works to catch up on collection.
What FEMA assistance is available to Texas?
Individual Assistance (IA) FEMA’s direct assistance to individuals and households. There are currently 77 counties eligible for IA.
How does a Texan apply for FEMA IA?
Individuals in one of the 77 declared counties for IA can register online at:
Or call:
1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585
Other Information
Additional recovery programs have also been made available to aid Texans in recovering from this disaster.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to SNAP recipients to use their food benefits to purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals and for the replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to impacts from the severe winter storm.
USDA Programs The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) continues to work with local, state, federal, and non-governmental partners to address the severe winter weather effects on Texas livestock and poultry and is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to deliver programs that provide assistance to rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the recent winter storms.
Emergency Plumbing Permit Application
The severe weather event experienced by our region has caused considerable damage to residential and commercial properties in the City of Joshua. Among the damages reported are ruptured water pipes and irrigation lines, failed water heaters and furnace.
Due to the expected increase in plumbing permit applications received, the City of Joshua has created a new Emergency Plumbing Permit Application form on the city website. All emergency plumbing permit applicants are required to use this form, accessible via the following link:
Joshua City Council and staff are committed to ensuring that the recovery process is as efficient as possible for our residents and business owners. All emergency plumbing permit and inspection fees for work performed by plumbing contractors registered with the City will be waived.
Each plumbing contractor will be required to provide documentation to the City that the work has been performed in accordance with state code and City Ordinance. Homeowners and Commercial Insurance carriers often require work to be done by a licensed professional under the proper permitting process in order to process claims.
Additionally, to reduce inconvenience and wait times experienced by residents and contractors, inspections will be performed virtually via a process adopted by the Building Official in accordance with International Code Council
procedures.
For additional information, please contact the Planning & Development Department at amaldonado@cityofJoshuatx.us or 817-558-7447.
Press Release 2/22/2021
The severe weather event experienced by our region has caused considerable damage to residential and commercial properties in the City of Joshua. Ruptured water pipes, irrigation lines, and damaged hot water heaters, not to mention structural damage, sheetrock and flooring. As a result, the City Manager has authorized the Department of Development Services to waive all plumbing permitting and inspection fees that are a result of damage from the recent freezing weather.
An Emergency Plumbing Permit Application can be located on the City website www.cityofjoshuatx.us and available to all registered plumbers with the City. Proof of damage will be required and may be uploaded with the application.
This application will be available for 30 days. Times may be extended on a case-by-case basis. All repairs must be in accordance with International Plumbing Code 2015 and all local ordinances that apply