AGENDA

City Council Regular Meeting/Public Hearings

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Josephine City Hall, 201 Main Street, Josephine, Texas 75173

Jason Turney                Mayor

April Aurand                  Place 1

Jane Ridgway               Place 2

Alex Esquivel                Place 3

Dr. Pam Sardo              Place 4

Gary Chappell               Place 5

The City of Josephine reserves the right to realign the order of the agenda at any time prior to adjournment. If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the City Council should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the City Council or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code §551.001 et seq. (the “Act”), will be held by the City Council at the date, hour and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the City Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or consult with the attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sanctions and purposes:

Texas Government Code Section

§551.071 – Private consultation with the attorney for the City of Josephine

§551.072 – Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

§551.073 – Discussing gifts and donations

§551.074 – Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel

§551.087 – Discussing economic development negotiations

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   Meeting Opening Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Invocation

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   Citizen Comments At this time, any person may address the Council regarding an item that is not on the agenda.  Anyone wishing to address the Council on an item on the agenda may do so at this time or wait until the item is considered. Each person must state his or her address for the record and each person will have up to three minutes.  Because of state law, no discussion or action may be taken at this meeting on items not listed on this agenda, other than to make statements to specific information in response to a citizen’s inquiry or to recite existing policy in response to the inquiry, or to consider and act to place the item on a future council agenda.

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   Consent Agenda All items under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items.  If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.

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      3.1

      Receive the minutes of the January 12, 2025, Regular Meeting City Council - Jan 12 2026 - Minutes - Html

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      	3.2	Receive the Department Reports - 2025 Water and Street Department - Council Meeting PP (2) (16).pptx Police Department - Police Dept Reports - January 2026.pdf Fire Department - Fire Dept Report - January 2026.pdf Animal Control - Animal Control - January 2026.pdf Code Enforcement - Code Enforcement - January 2026.pdf Accounting Report - Income Statement January 2026.pdf
      		Consent Action

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   New Business

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      	4.1	Receive a presentation from Hilltop Securities Inc. regarding Plan of Finance for City of Josephine, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Josephine Public Improvement District No. 1 Project) and provide direction to city staff and consultants to proceed with said Plan of Finance. Josephine - Morningside PID IA#1 Plan of Finance Presentation 1_30_26.pptx
      		Motion on 4.1

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      	4.2	Receive a presentation from Hilltop Securities Inc. regarding Plan of Finance for City of Josephine, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Morgan Farms Public Improvement District Project) and provide direction to city staff and consultants to proceed with said Plan of Finance. Josephine - Morgan Farms PID IA#12 Plan of Finance Presentation 1_30_26.pptx
      		Motion on 4.2

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      	4.3	Receive the monthly Engineering Report from Dunaway followed by discussion, consideration, and action to accept the report. Dunaway Engineering Report - January.pdf
      		Motion on 4.3

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      	4.4	Receive the monthly Engineering Report from Kimley-Horn and Associates followed by discussion, consideration, and action to accept the report. 20260209_KH Engineering Status Report.pdf
      		Motion on 4.4

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      4.5

      GrantWorks Report and Status Update requested by Dr. Sardo. GrantWorks Reports and Status Update.pdf

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      	4.6	Receive the monthly Planning Report from City Planner Miguel Inclan, AICP, followed by discussion, consideration, and action to accept the report. Monthly Planning Report - January 2026.pdf
      		Motion on 4.6

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      	4.7	Discuss, consider, and act on approval of the Final Plat of the Morningside Addition Subdivision Phase 1A, consisting of 110 Residential Lots and 3 Common Areas on +23.587 acres. The proposed subdivision is located on the west side of Main Street (FM 547) north of Hubbard Road. PLAT-25-003 - CC Staff Report - February 2026.pdf PLAT-25-003 - Morningside Phase 1A - Letter of Recommendation - Dunaway.pdf PLAT-25-003 - Morningside Phase 1A Final Plat.pdf
      		Motion on 4.7

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      	4.8	Open Public Hearing - Case No. CA-25-0004 - Specific Use Permit Site Plan Waiver. Hold a public hearing to consider testimony and make a recommendation to the City Council on a City-initiated amendment to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 14A, Section 25 (Specific Use Permit), to add a new Subsection, to read as follows: 25.1.2.1 - The requirement for a Site Plan shall be waived when an application for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) is warranted by a change in the Schedule of Land Uses in this Zoning Ordinance, whereby a use formerly permitted by right is amended to require a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in the zoning district where an existing use is located. Close Public Hearing. Discuss, consider, and act to adopt an ordinance providing a waiver of a site plan requirement in certain cases. CA25-0004 - City Council Staff Report.pdf CA-25-0004 - Specific Use Permit Site Plan Waiver - Ordinance Document.pdf
      		Motion on 4.8

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      	4.9	Open Public Hearing - [PD] Planned Development Ordinance Amendment - Morgan Farms Development Standards Roof Pitch. Hold a public hearing to consider testimony and make a recommendation to the City Council on a request to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map of the City of Josephine, each being a part of the Code of Ordinances, by amending PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT-SINGLE-FAMILY PD-SF NO. 6 - MORGAN FARMS, Exhibit "C" [Development Standards] Subsection 1 [Special Conditions] Item D, to read as follows: An 8.12 roof pitch is required on the front elevation dominant roof line that is perpendicular to the public street. The minor front elevation, side elevations and rear elevation rooflines can have roof pitches that range from 4:13 to 8:12 including architectural features, porches, and roof valleys. Close Public Hearing. Discuss, consider, and act to adopt an ordinance amending Exhibit C, Subsection 1, Item D, as presented. DEV-25-002 - CC Staff Report.pdf DEV-25-002 - Ordinance Document.pdf DEV-25-002 - Sample Elevations.pdf
      		Motion on 4.9

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       	4.10	Discuss, consider, and act to amend the Development Agreement with Morgan Farms regarding a change in roof pitch to be consistent with the Morgan Farms Planned Development zoning change request. Morgan Farms Amendment to Development Agreement - City Council Staff Report.pdf Morgan Farms Amendment to Development Agreement - Amendment to Development Agreement.pdf
       		Motion on 4.10

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       	4.11	Discussion with possible action on current Unified Development Code project and progress.
       		Motion on 4.11

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       	4.12	Discuss, consider, and act regarding the Order of a Special Election to be held on May 2, 2026 for the purpose of Proposition - The Legal Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages including Mixed Beverages for Collin County and Hunt County. Order of Special Election - Collin County.pdf Order of Special Election - Local Option - Hunt Co..pdf
       		Motion on 4.12

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       	4.13	Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding the 2024 Water Conservation and Water Resource and Emergency Management Plan as related to required notifications, variances, reports, and change of authority. Water Conservation Ord. & Plan.pdf
       		Motion on 4.13

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       	4.14	Discuss, consider and act to approve an expenditure for Justin Weiss, Economic Development consultant, to review materials associated with the proposed Farmers Market, pilot Food Truck Project as well as prepare and present educational material to the MDD appointed officers once appointed.
       		Motion on 4.14

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       	4.15	Discuss, consider and act to authorize staff to close the bank account dedicated for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds following closeout of all ARPA funded projects.
       		Motion on 4.15

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       	4.16	Discuss, consider and act on a request from Lavon Veterinary Services to have a vaccination shot clinic at the Josephine Park in March. Vacc Clinic - Canine Services.pdf Vacc Clinic - Feline Services.pdf
       		Motion on 4.16

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   Recess Regular Meeting

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   Executive Session

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      6.1

      Pursuant to Section 551.072 - Government Code - Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, the City Council will meet in Executive Session (closed meeting). Easement Abandonment - Morgan Farms.

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      6.2

      Pursuant to Section 551.074 - Government Code - Council will meet in Executive Session (closed meeting) to deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Municipal Development District (MDD) Board of Director Applicants) Engineering Qualifications Attorney Qualifications

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      6.3

      Pursuant to Section 551. 071 - Government Code- Council will consult with the City Attorney regarding legal considerations related to economic development matters.

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   Adjourn Executive Session

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   Reconvene Regular Meeting

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      8.1

      Discuss, consider, and act on any items resulting from Executive Session discussion.

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      	8.2	Discuss, consider, and act to adopt an ordinance to abandon an easement of approximately +0.295 acres located on the Charles Todd Survey, Abstract No. 923, within the proposed Morgan Farms Phase 1 Subdivision located east of County Road 642 north of Hubbard Road. Morgan Farms Easement Abandonment - Staff Report.pdf Ordinance - Morgan Farms Easement Abandonment Ordinance.pdf
      		Motion on 8.2

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      8.3

      Discuss, consider and act to appoint members to the Josephine Municipal Development District (MDD) Board of Directors. Motion on 8.3

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      8.4

      Discuss, consider and act to approve a short list of candidates for City Attorney Interviews Motion on 8.4

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      8.5

      Discuss, consider and provide direction to staff regarding City Engineering qualifications. Motion on 8.5

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      8.6

      Discuss, consider, and act regarding any requests by Council members for consideration of items to be placed on a future agenda.

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   9.	Adjournment
   			Motion to Adjourn

I, PATTI BROOKS, CITY SECRETARY of the City of Josephine, Texas, do hereby certify that this notice was posted on the city website at: www.cityofjosephinetx.com, the Post Office, the City Park Bulletin Board and the front window of the City Hall on the 3rd day of February 2026 and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous business hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. 

Approved By: Jason Turney, Mayor                                          Attest: Patti Brooks, City Secretary