August 12, 2026 - The City Council of the City of Joaquin will meet Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6pm in the Old Fire Station, 136 Steve Hughes Drive, Joaquin, Texas 75954 to consider and act on the following matters.
• Call to Order
• Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum
• Invocation
• Pledges to the United States and Texas Flags
Open Forum
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 June 2026 financials.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the purchase of speed limit signs (TX DOT).
5. Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed City of Joaquin's property tax rate for Tax Year 2026.
6. Discussion and possible action on hiring a part-time office worker.
7. Discussion and possible action regarding restoration of previously deferred Mayoral compensation and consideration of future Mayoral compensation.
8. Discussion and possible action to accept the two bids for the fencing repairs at Faulkville Lift Station & Well #1.
9. Discussion and possible action regarding the charges for boring under roads Inside and outside city limits for customers.
10. Discussion and possible action to accept the quote by Aquatic Services for the purchase of the HydroRanger LT 500 and Model XPS-10 for repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
11. Discussion and possible action to accept the quote by Daily Electric Motor for repairs at the Booster Station.
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.
