September 17, 2926 - The City Council of the City of Joaquin will meet on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 6pm, in the Old Fire Station, 136 Steve Hughes Drive, Joaquin, Texas 75954 to consider and act on the following matters:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum
3. Invocation
4. Pledges to the United States and Texas Flags
Open Forum is an opportunity for citizens to speak about subjects not listed on the agenda. To address the City Council, complete the Open Forum form and submit it to the City Secretary before the meeting begins. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Under Texas Government Code § 551.042, the Council may make a statement of fact, recite existing policy, or propose placing the subject on a future agenda, but may not deliberate or take action on an unposted subject.
Department Head Reports
A. Utility Billing Manager
B. Public Works
C. Maintenance
D. City Secretary
Items for discussion and possible action:
1. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the previous regular City Council meeting.
2. Discussion and possible action to approve the previous month's financial statements.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the City of Joaquin's Order of Cancellation for the November 3, 2026 election.
4. Discussion and possible action on completing an ordinance for electing each candidate to their elected office for the City of Joaquin.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding the Christmas Festival Funds request.
6. Discussion and possible action to appoint interviewers for part-time office worker position.
7. Discussion about updates on the 2025 Haslam Disposal Well incident.
8. Discussion and possible action to approve the ordinance 202609171 adopting the 2026 tax rate for the City of Joaquin.
9.. Discussion and possible action to approve the ordinance 202609172 adopting the 2026-2027 City of Joaquin municipal budget
10. Discussion and possible action to accept the quote by Rural Pipe & Supply for repairs on booster pump.
11. Discussion and possible action to accept the quote by Daily Electric Motor for new motor & other parts.
12. Discussion and possible action to review the contract documents before signature, that were provided by Shumacher for the Texas State Bank Boat Ramp.
The City Council may convene in closed session on any properly posted agenda item when authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, provided that the presiding officer first publicly announces the applicable statutory authority. Any final action, decision, or vote will occur in open session. This agenda is posted in accordance with Texas Government Code § 551.041. For more information, contact the City Secretary at 936-269-3021.
