Fair Oaks Ranch public meetings in 2021
37 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve routine items, consider ordinances, and hear updates. Key decisions include a first reading of updated building codes and votes on two residential plats. Staff will also present year-end financial reports and updates on police outreach and a household hazardous event.
- Approval of updated building codes (first reading)
- Approval of Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4 plat (26 single-family lots north of Dietz Elkhorn Road)
- Approval of Front Gate Unit 6 plat (44 single-family lots near Dietz Elkhorn Road and Fair Oaks Parkway)
- Presentation of year-end financial report
- Update on Household Hazardous Event
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a workshop on a proposed ordinance amending the City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only. The agenda also includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, and a citizens forum.
- Workshop on proposed ordinance amending City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure
- Citizens forum with 5-minute speaking limit per person
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is meeting to consider a private donation to the Police Department and to authorize drafting amendments to the golf cart ordinance to allow utility vehicles (UTVs) on certain roadways. The agenda also includes routine consent items, staff reports, and a closed session for legal advice on groundwater rights and a pending lawsuit.
- Consideration of private donation to Police Department
- Possible action to draft golf cart ordinance amendments for UTV use
- Approval of November 16 and November 18 meeting minutes
- Executive session on groundwater rights and lawsuit Cause No. 2018-CI-00202
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval of a final plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 8, a 27-lot single-family subdivision north of Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge. They will also review proposed amendments to the city's Unified Development Code. The agenda includes routine items like approving previous meeting minutes and a public comment period.
- Final plat request from Elkhorn Ridge SA, LLC for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 8 (27 single-family lots)
- Review of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code
- Approval of October 14, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a workshop on a proposed ordinance amending the City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure. They will also discuss next steps for the Draft Code of Conduct and the Ethics Ordinance. No final votes are scheduled on these items.
- Workshop on proposed ordinance amending City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure
- Discussion on next steps for Draft Code of Conduct and Ethics Ordinance
- Citizens forum open for public comments (5-minute limit per speaker)
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is meeting to consider a utility rate study, approve an interlocal agreement for animal control services, and discuss potential changes to council rules and transparency standards. The agenda also includes routine consent items, presentations, and an executive session on legal matters including groundwater rights and opioid litigation.
- Utility Rate Study presentation and possible action (Raftelis)
- Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services
- Ordinance amending Chapter 1, Article 1.05 Records Management (second reading)
- Contract with Audio Visual Aids for live streaming equipment
- Resolution supporting Texas opioid settlement term sheet
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider final approval of the FY 2021-22 budget and a property tax rate of 35.18 cents per $100 valuation, along with a resolution ratifying that rate. The consent agenda includes several service agreements and appointments. The council will also conduct closed-session evaluations of the City Manager and City Secretary.
- Second reading of ordinance adopting FY 2021-22 budget (Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022)
- Second reading of ordinance levying property tax rate of 35.18 cents per $100 valuation for tax year 2021
- Resolution ratifying property tax rate in FY 2021-22 budgets
- Professional Services Agreement for Auditing Services with ABIP, P.C.
- Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee is meeting to review impact fee capital projects, including water and wastewater improvements, and to discuss land use assumptions. The committee will also consider recommending a Chair and Vice Chair to City Council and items for its semiannual report. The agenda is largely informational and routine, with no action items from prior meetings to review.
- Introduction of new members Joe DeCola, John Guidry, and Seth Mitchell
- Update on water and wastewater capital improvement projects with maps
- Discussion of elevated storage tank and pressure reducing valves
- Review of land use assumptions as of August 31, 2021
- Consideration of recommendation for Chair and Vice Chair
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and consider first readings of ordinances adopting the budget and levying a property tax rate of 35.18 cents per $100 valuation. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a financial management policy, and new leave policies for police and emergency personnel. The council will also consider preliminary and final plats for residential subdivisions and discuss a draft code of conduct.
- Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 proposed budget
- First reading of ordinance adopting FY 2021-2022 budget
- First reading of ordinance levying property tax rate of 35.18 cents per $100 valuation
- Preliminary plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7 (18 single-family lots)
- Final plat for Front Gate Unit 7 (20 single-family lots)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval of a preliminary plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7 (18 lots) and a final plat for Front Gate Unit 7 (20 lots), along with a tree plan for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a public comment period.
- Preliminary plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7: 18 single-family lots north of Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge
- Final plat for Front Gate Unit 7: 20 single-family lots south of Dietz Elkhorn Road and north of Fair Oaks Parkway
- Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7 Tree Plan approval
- Approval of August 12, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: convening into executive session to interview applicants for vacancies on various city boards, commissions, and committees. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel interviews
- Interviews for board, commission, and committee vacancies
- Possible action after reconvening into open session
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting to consider accepting applications for open positions on boards, committees, and commissions, and to arrange interviews. The council will then convene into executive session to conduct individual interviews with applicants, followed by possible action in open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.
- Consideration and possible action to accept applications for open board, committee, and commission positions
- Executive session interviews for board vacancies under Texas Gov't Code 551.074
- Possible action on executive session items after reconvening
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution to set the proposed maximum ad valorem tax rate for FY 2021-22 and schedule a public hearing on the budget for September 16, 2021, with adoption and tax rate vote on September 27, 2021. The council will also hold a closed session to evaluate the City Manager and City Secretary.
- Resolution setting proposed maximum FY 2021-22 ad valorem tax rate
- Public hearing on FY 2021-22 budget set for September 16, 2021 at 6:30 PM
- Budget adoption and tax rate vote set for September 27, 2021
- Executive session for annual evaluation of City Manager and City Secretary
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: convening into executive session to interview applicants for vacancies on various city boards, commissions, and committees. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including roll call, pledge, and a citizens forum. No decisions are listed on the open agenda beyond possible action on items discussed in executive session.
- Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 to interview board/commission/committee applicants
- Citizens forum with 5-minute speaking limit
- Meeting at City Hall, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn, Fair Oaks Ranch
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider setting the proposed FY 2021-22 tax rate and schedule public hearings for the budget and tax rate vote. They will also vote on consent items including two preliminary plats for new residential subdivisions, an interlocal agreement for fire and emergency services, and appointments to boards. The meeting includes an executive session for legal advice on a settlement and groundwater rights, and the annual evaluation of the City Manager.
- Preliminary plat for Front Gate Unit 6: 44 single-family lots south of Dietz Elkhorn Road and north of Fair Oaks Parkway
- Preliminary plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 8: 27 single-family lots north of Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge
- Interlocal agreement for fire protection, first responder EMS, and other emergency response services
- Proposed FY 2021-22 ad valorem tax rate confirmation; budget hearing set for Sept 16, 2021; adoption and tax rate vote set for Sept 23, 2021
- Executive session: settlement offer for claims against well K-2 and legal advice on groundwater rights
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval of two preliminary plats (Front Gate Unit 6 with 44 lots, Elkhorn Ridge Unit 8 with 27 lots), a tree preservation plan for Front Gate Unit 6, and discuss a Conservation Development Alternative option for the proposed Post Oak Ranch development. The agenda also includes a status update on the Unified Development Code amendment process and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Front Gate Unit 6 Tree Preservation Plan
- Preliminary Plat for Front Gate Unit 6: 44 single-family lots south of Dietz Elkhorn Road, north of Fair Oaks Parkway
- Preliminary Plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 8: 27 single-family lots north of Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge
- Discussion of Conservation Development Alternative for Post Oak Ranch (Noll Tract) near Ammann Road, Ralph Fair Road, FM 3351
- Status update on Unified Development Code amendment process
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will canvass the results of the July 31, 2021 special election, approve the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Municipal Development District budget, and consider accepting calculated property tax rates. The agenda also includes routine consent items, employee recognitions, and a closed session to discuss legal matters including a settlement offer related to well K-2 and groundwater rights.
- Resolution canvassing July 31, 2021 special election results
- Approval of FY 2021-22 Municipal Development District (MDD) Budget
- Acceptance of calculated FY 2021-22 property tax rates
- Appointment of Lamberto 'Bobby' Balli, P.E., to Boerne-Fair Oaks Ranch-Kendall County Transportation Planning Committee
- Executive session on settlement offer for claims against well K-2 and groundwater rights
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a special meeting to consider ratifying the City Manager's appointment of a Director of Public Works and Engineering Services, and to authorize advancing Phase Two of the solids handling volute dewatering press system. The council will also receive a presentation and discussion on the draft FY 2021-22 General Fund and Enterprise Fund budgets. The meeting includes a public forum for citizen comments.
- Ratification of appointment of Director of Public Works and Engineering Services
- Authorization to advance Phase Two of solids handling volute dewatering press system
- Presentation and discussion of draft FY 2021-22 General Fund and Enterprise Fund budgets
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will meet to decide whether to authorize a sales-tax verification contract with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC and to appoint additional members to the Utility Rate Advisory Panel. The meeting also includes routine approvals of prior minutes, recognition of new employees and promotions, and an executive session to discuss pending litigation and groundwater rights.
- Approve contract with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC for sales-tax verification
- Appoint additional members to Utility Rate Advisory Panel and amend its charter
- Approve June 28, 2021 and July 1, 2021 meeting minutes
- Recognize new Utility Technician Juan Ramirez and promotions of Officers Allen Paz and Alexander Willis to Police Sergeant
- Executive session on settlement offer for well K-2 claims and groundwater rights advice
Municipal Development District Board of Directors
The Municipal Development District Board will meet to approve the FY 21-22 budget, adopt a boundary map with a sales-tax legend, and set a policy-review process. Staff will also present quarterly financial results and updates on the Civic Center and MDD terms of service.
- Approve FY 21-22 MDD Budget
- Adopt new MDD boundary map with sales-tax legend
- Document process for periodic review of MDD policies
- Sign auditing services contract with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC
- Quarterly Financial & Investment Report – Q2 2021
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider setting utility rate pricing objectives and appointing a panel for a utility rate study. The council will also discuss declaring surplus city property, receive an update on the Civic Center and City Hall renovation, and convene in executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Consideration of Utility Rate Pricing Objectives to guide rate-setting process
- Appointments to Utility Rate Study Panel
- Declaring excess City property surplus and authorizing disposal
- Update on Civic Center and City Hall Renovation project
- Executive session: settlement offer for well K-2 claims, ground water rights, litigation (Cause No. 2018-CI-00202), hiring of Director of Public Works
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the draft Street Preservation Plan, Master Drainage Plan, Capital Improvement Programs, and the draft FY 2021-22 General Fund Operating Budget and Strategic Action Plan. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for presentation and discussion only.
- Draft Street Preservation Plan
- Master Drainage Plan
- Capital Improvement Programs
- Draft FY 2021-22 General Fund Operating Budget
- Strategic Action Plan
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a workshop on council roles and responsibilities, and will convene in executive session to discuss a settlement offer regarding well K-2, groundwater rights, and an ongoing lawsuit. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, and a monthly finance update is scheduled.
- Workshop on council roles and responsibilities moderated by City Attorney
- Executive session to discuss settlement offer for claims against well K-2
- Executive session on groundwater rights
- Executive session on lawsuit Cause No. 2018-CI-00202
- Monthly Finance Update by Finance Director
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation and discussion on the City's Water, Wastewater, and Reuse Master Plan, the Utility System Capital Improvement Plan, and the draft FY 2021-22 Enterprise Fund Operating Budget. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only. Citizens may address the council during the forum.
- Presentation and discussion of Water, Wastewater, and Reuse Master Plan
- Utility System Capital Improvement Plan
- Draft FY 2021-22 Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to sign an assignment of the Golf & Country Club water supply agreement and a temporary assignment of the effluent disposal agreement. They will also discuss adopting a charter for a Utility Rate Advisory Panel and ways to seat it, plus options for multi-platform access to in-person meetings. The agenda includes routine consent items (approving prior meeting minutes) and reports from the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee and boards/commissions update. The council will then convene into executive session for legal advice on a settlement offer, litigation, ground water rights, and a police administrative hearing.
- Assignment and Assumption of Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club Water Supply Agreement and Temporary Assignment of Fair Oaks Club Corp Effluent Disposal Agreement
- Adoption of Charter for Utility Rate Advisory Panel and seating methods
- Discussion on multi-platform access to in-person City Council meetings
- Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Reports
- Executive session: settlement offer re well K-2, litigation Cause No. 2018-CI-00202, ground water rights, police hearing re Richard Davila
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with the swearing in of newly elected officials, including Mayor Gregory Maxton. The council will also consider a resolution to order a special election for Council Member Place 3, and discuss appointing a Mayor Pro-Tem. Several items are on the consent agenda, including approval of meeting minutes and a tree preservation plan.
- Swearing in of Mayor Gregory Maxton and Council Members Emily Stroup, Scott Parker, and Chesley Muenchow
- Resolution ordering a special election on July 31, 2021 for Council Member Place 3
- Consideration of Mayor Pro-Tem appointment
- Approval of Tree Preservation Plan for Front Gate Unit 7
- Executive session on settlement offer regarding well K-2 and litigation Cause No. 2018-CI-00202
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving a tree preservation plan for Front Gate Unit 7, discuss a proposed single-family residential development (Post Oak Ranch) by Denton Communities, and workshop proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code. The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Front Gate Unit 7 Tree Preservation Plan
- Post Oak Ranch Single Family Residential Development (south-east of Ammann Road and Ralph Fair Road, east of FM 3351)
- Unified Development Code amendments - Session 5
- Approval of April 8 and April 22, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a special meeting via Zoom to certify the results of the May 1, 2021 General and Special Elections. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Consideration and possible action on a resolution to canvass the May 1, 2021 election results
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider accepting Council Member Hartpence's resignation, approving a resolution supporting the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape designation, and authorizing a construction agreement for the annual street maintenance program. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a water conservation ordinance. The council will also enter executive session to discuss legal matters, including a settlement offer and litigation.
- Acceptance of Council Member Hartpence's resignation
- Resolution supporting Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape designation
- Construction agreement with Intermountain Slurry Seal for annual street maintenance
- Second reading of ordinance amending Water Conservation Plan (Chapter 13, Article 13.06)
- Executive session on settlement offer for well K-2 claims and litigation Cause No. 2018-CI-00202
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a preliminary plat for a 20-lot residential subdivision, ordinances related to water conservation and irrigation, and resolutions to accept federal funds. They will also discuss authorizing studies for police and fire services and accepting a grant for the police department. The meeting includes a consent agenda and an executive session for legal matters.
- Preliminary plat for Front Gate Unit 7, 20 single-family lots south of Van Raub Elementary School and north of Fair Oaks Parkway
- Second reading of ordinance on landscape irrigation leak appeals and ratifying waiver of plumbing permits for winter storm repairs
- Resolution to apply for and accept FEMA funds related to DR-4586
- Resolution to apply for and accept American Rescue Plan Act funds
- Professional service agreements for police and fire standards of cover studies
Municipal Development District Board of Directors
The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board will meet via Zoom to consider approving the FY 2019-20 audit report, changes to its bylaws, and appointing a new investment officer. The board will also discuss how city annexations affect the district's sales tax assessment and collection boundaries, and receive updates on the Civic Center and Q1 2021 finances.
- Approval of FY 2019-20 MDD Audit Report
- Changes to MDD Bylaws
- Appointment of Summer Fleming as MDD Investment Officer
- Discussion on annexation impact on MDD sales tax boundaries
- Update on Civic Center and Q1 2021 financial report
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval of a preliminary plat for Front Gate Unit 7, a 20-lot single-family subdivision, and discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public forum.
- Preliminary plat for Front Gate Unit 7: 20 single-family residential lots, south of Van Raub Elementary School and north of Fair Oaks Parkway
- Discussion on Unified Development Code amendments (Session 3)
- Approval of March 11, 2021 regular meeting minutes
- Approval of March 25, 2021 special meeting minutes
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is meeting virtually to consider several routine and substantive items, including a first reading of an ordinance on landscape irrigation leak appeals and ratifying a temporary waiver of plumbing permits for winter storm repairs, and authorizing a professional services agreement with Malone and Wheeler for engineering consulting. The agenda also includes presentations on a police service award, a school district demographic report, a pavement preservation plan, and conflict of interest compliance, plus reports on the north side water tower, TxDOT FM 3351 projects, and monthly finances. The council will convene in executive session to discuss legal matters, including a settlement offer related to well K-2, litigation, groundwater rights, a police administrative hearing, and potential real property for water/wastewater improvements.
- First reading of ordinance on landscape irrigation leak appeals and ratifying temporary waiver of plumbing permits for February 2021 winter storm repairs
- Authorize City Manager to sign Professional Service Agreement with Malone and Wheeler for solids handling volute dewatering press system
- Presentation of 15 Year Service Award to Police Chief Tim Moring
- Update on BISD Demographic Report
- Executive session on settlement offer for claims against well K-2 and litigation Cause No. 2018-CI-00202
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) is meeting virtually to discuss its role in financing capital improvements through impact fees, review updates on city studies (elevated storage tank, wastewater treatment plant, stormwater utility, unified development code), and review capital improvement projects and land use assumptions. The committee will also consider recommendations to the City Council for a progress report. The agenda includes routine items like approval of previous meeting minutes and introduction of new members.
- Review of Capital Improvement Projects and Contribution in Aid (water and wastewater CIPs with maps)
- Update on Elevated Storage Tank / Pressure Reducing Valves
- Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant (digester, review of existing plant/new build)
- Stormwater Utility Update
- Review of Land Use Assumptions (LUA) Update as of February 28, 2021
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting via Zoom to conduct a post-event review of the city's response to the February 2021 winter storm. The agenda includes a citizens forum and the storm response review, with no other action items listed.
- Post-event review of city's response to February 2021 winter storm
- Citizens and guest forum for public comment
- Special meeting held via Zoom videoconference due to COVID-19 public health emergency
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is meeting virtually to consider stormwater utility funding options, discuss potential drought ordinance amendments, and hear presentations on Camp Bullis land use, JBSA planning, and a north side water tower. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a tree preservation plan, and a final plat for 22 single-family lots in Elkhorn Ridge Unit 6B. The council will also enter executive session for legal advice on pending litigation and other matters.
- Consideration of stormwater utility funding alternatives
- Discussion on amendments to Drought Contingency Ordinance
- Final plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 6B: 22 single-family lots on Dietz-Elkhorn Road
- Tree Preservation Plan approval for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 6B
- Executive session: settlement offer for well K-2 claims, lawsuit Cause No. 2018-CI-00202, groundwater rights, police administrative hearing
City Council
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, including a consent agenda with a joint election agreement for the May 1, 2021 election, and will consider accepting the FY 2019-2020 audit. The council will also receive presentations on a service award, the agenda process, and Code RED, plus financial reports. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal matters including a settlement offer related to well K-2 and litigation.
- Approval of joint election agreement with Kendall County for May 1, 2021 election
- Consideration of FY 2019-2020 audit
- Presentation of Quarterly Financial Report (January 2021) and Quarterly Investment Report (Q4 2020)
- Executive session on settlement offer for claims against well K-2
- Executive session on litigation (Cause No. 2018-CI-00202) and groundwater rights