Fair Oaks Ranch public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will meet to approve routine minutes, extend audiovisual retention rules, and re-appoint a board member. They will also consider declaring excess city property surplus, accepting a private donation for the police department, and discussing a strategic communications plan and Q1 transportation town hall.

• Approval of second reading to extend audiovisual recording retention from 90 days to 6 years
• Possible declaration of excess city property surplus for disposal
• Possible approval of a private donation to the Police Department
• Strategic Communications Plan Workshop
• Q1 Transportation Town Hall meeting framing workshop

The City Council approved the consent agenda, adopted a surplus property policy, and accepted a $2,000 private donation for police equipment. No action was taken after executive session. The meeting also included workshops on communications, transportation, and manager evaluation.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, recording retention ordinance, and appraisal board reappointment (6-0)
• Adopted City Surplus Policy with additions to Exhibit A (6-0)
• Accepted $2,000 private donation for Police Department equipment (6-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, including approval of minutes and a second reading of an ordinance amending the Republic Services garbage franchise agreement. The main discussion item is a first reading of an ordinance to extend the retention period for audiovisual recordings of open meetings from 90 days to six years. The council will also hear reports on a Kendall County transportation plan, a town hall update, and a civic center update, and will convene in executive session for legal advice on groundwater rights, a lawsuit, and real property for water/wastewater and TxDOT improvements.

• First reading of ordinance extending open-meeting video retention from 90 days to 6 years
• Second reading of ordinance amending Republic Services garbage franchise agreement
• Executive session: legal advice on groundwater rights and Case No. 22-090-451 (Caldarola vs. City)
• Executive session: real property for water/wastewater improvements and TxDOT FM 3351 improvements
• Recognition of Employee of the Quarter: Eloy A. Contreras III

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including the second reading of the Republic Services franchise amendment, and approved the first reading of an ordinance extending audiovisual recording retention from 90 days to six years. Council also authorized the City Manager to execute settlement documents related to future TxDOT improvements to FM 3351 after closed session. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports and announcements.

• Approved consent agenda including Nov 17 meeting minutes and Republic Services franchise amendment (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance extending open meeting recording retention to 6 years (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute settlement documents for FM 3351 TxDOT improvements (7-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider several items, including a first reading of an ordinance amending the exclusive franchise agreement with Republic Services for residential garbage collection, resolutions to join investment pools, a law enforcement agreement with a homeowners association, a construction agreement for a waterline project, and a wastewater treatment plant feasibility study. The council will also receive a presentation on preliminary year-end fiscal results and hold an executive session on legal matters and real property.

• First reading of ordinance amending Republic Services garbage franchise agreement
• Resolution authorizing participation in Texas CLASS investment pool
• Resolution authorizing participation in TexPool Prime investment pool
• Law Enforcement & Patrol Agreement with Setterfeld Estates HOA
• Construction Agreement with G5 Utilities, LLC for Balcones Creek Waterline Replacement Project

The City Council unanimously approved several items, including the first reading of an ordinance amending the Republic Services franchise agreement, resolutions to join Texas CLASS and TexPool Prime investment pools, a police services agreement with Setterfeld Estates HOA, and a construction agreement for the Balcones Creek Waterline Replacement Project. They also approved a wastewater treatment plant expansion option for further study. The council authorized the City Manager to engage litigation services after an executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including tax levy roll and minutes (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Republic Services franchise amendment (7-0)
• Approved resolution to join Texas CLASS investment pool (7-0)
• Approved resolution to join TexPool Prime investment pool (7-0)
• Approved police services agreement with Setterfeld Estates HOA (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign G5 Utilities construction agreement up to $136,017.86 (7-0)
• Approved Option 1 for wastewater treatment plant expansion study (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to engage litigation services from Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, & Zech (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning request for approximately 17 acres from Residential Three (R3) to Mixed Use Village (MU), located northeast of Old Fredericksburg Road and I-10 Frontage Road. They will also receive an update on the Unified Development Code. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the October 13 joint public hearing and regular meeting.

• Rezoning of ~17 acres from R3 to MU, applicant Bright Lakes Real Estate, owner Esther Hicks
• Update on the City of Fair Oaks Ranch Unified Development Code
• Approval of October 13, 2022 joint public hearing minutes
• Approval of October 13, 2022 regular meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint public hearing to receive testimony on a rezoning request for approximately 17 acres from Residential Three (R3) to Mixed Use Village (MU), located near Old Fredericksburg Road and I-10 Frontage Road. The agenda also includes a replat request to create a 1.091-acre lot near Dietz Elkhorn Road and FM 3351. No formal action is scheduled; the hearing is for public input and discussion only.

• Rezoning No. 2022-11-10: 17 acres from R3 to MU, applicant Bright Lakes Real Estate for owner Esther Hicks
• Replat request: create one 1.091-acre lot, northwest of Dietz Elkhorn Road and FM 3351
• Joint public hearing with City Council and P&Z Commission
• Citizens may speak up to 5 minutes each

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop on a wastewater treatment plant site feasibility study, receive updates on the new School Resource Officer program and a sales tax compliance review, and consider a replat request. The agenda also includes service awards, consent agenda items, and executive session discussions on legal and real property matters.

• Replat of Lots 242, 243, and part of Lot 267, Fair Oaks Ranch Bexar County Unit C, to create one 1.091-acre lot near Dietz Elkhorn Road and FM 3351
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Feasibility Study workshop
• Update on Sales Tax Compliance Review by Avenu Insights & Analytics
• Executive session on ground water rights legal advice and litigation Case No. 22-090-451
• Executive session on real property for water/wastewater improvements and TxDOT FM 3351 improvements

City Council approved the October 20, 2022 meeting minutes and a replat request from the Kokopelli Development Team to create a 1.091-acre lot. The council also held a workshop on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Feasibility Study.

• Approved October 20, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Replat request for Lot 242, 243, and NE IRR 142.64’ of Lot 267 of Fair Oaks Ranch Bexar County Unit C (7-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will receive a presentation on the Boerne Independent School District's contribution to the Chartwell Re-Alignment Project, consider an update on the Civic Center Project, and discuss framing the Q1 Town Hall meeting. The agenda also includes routine consent items and closed-session discussions on legal and real property matters.

• Presentation of BISD contribution for Chartwell Re-Alignment Project
• Update on Civic Center Project
• Workshop to frame Q1 Town Hall meeting
• Executive session on ground water rights legal advice
• Executive session on real property for water/wastewater improvements and TxDOT FM 3351 improvements

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including the October 6, 2022 meeting minutes, and directed staff to prepare a bullet-point strategy for the Civic Center Project, assessing needs and budget estimates for a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation, workshop discussion, and executive session with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including October 6, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Directed staff to prepare Civic Center Project strategy with needs and budget estimates

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint public hearing to receive testimony on a replat request for Lots 242, 243, and part of Lot 267 in Fair Oaks Ranch Bexar County Unit C, creating one 1.091-acre lot near Dietz Elkhorn Road and FM 3351. No formal action will be taken; the hearing is for discussion only.

• Replat of Lots 242, 243, and NE IRR 142.64' of Lot 267 to create one 1.091-acre lot
• Location: northwest of Dietz Elkhorn Road and FM 3351 intersection
• Joint public hearing with City Council and P&Z Commission
• No formal action to be taken at this hearing

The City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission held a joint public hearing to receive testimony on a replat request to create one 1.091-acre lot. No formal action was taken on the request during the meeting.

• Replat request for Lots 242, 243, and NE IRR 142.64" of Lot 267: no formal action taken

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a replat request from Kokopelli Development Team on behalf of the Beall property owners to combine Lots 242, 243, and part of Lot 267 into a single 1.091-acre lot northwest of Dietz Elkhorn Road and FM 3351. The commission will also select a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and receive an update on the Unified Development Code. The agenda includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Replat of Lot 242, 243, and NE IRR 142.64' of Lot 267, Fair Oaks Ranch Bexar County Unit C, into one 1.091-acre lot
• Selection of Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Update on City of Fair Oaks Ranch Unified Development Code
• Approval of May 26, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes
• Approval of July 14, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission approved meeting minutes, recommended approval for a 1.091-acre replat with conditions, and selected its leadership officers. Commissioners also received an update on the Unified Development Code status.

• Approved Consent Agenda including May 26 and July 14, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of a replat request for Lot 242, 243, and part of Lot 267 to create a 1.091-acre lot with conditions (7-0)
• Recommended Bobbe Barnes serve as P&Z Chairperson until October 2023 (7-0)
• Recommended David Horwath serve as P&Z Vice-Chairperson until October 2023 (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Fair Oaks Ranch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance application for a property at 28313 Leslie Pfeiffer Drive. The board will also consider appointing a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and discuss changing its standing meeting dates.

• Public hearing and possible action on Variance Application No. ZBOA 2022-10-12 for property at 28313 Leslie Pfeiffer Drive, Boerne, TX
• Consideration and possible action appointing a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Consideration and possible action regarding changing the standing ZBOA meeting dates

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 5-0 to deny Variance #2 and grant Variances #1 and #3 for the property at 28313 Leslie Pfeiffer Drive, with conditions including an 8-foot landscaping screen and compliance with all other UDC requirements. The board also reappointed Michael Rey as Chairperson and Jonathan Lisenby as Vice-Chairperson, and changed future meeting dates to the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM.

• Denied Variance #2 for 28313 Leslie Pfeiffer Drive (5-0)
• Granted Variance #3 for 28313 Leslie Pfeiffer Drive (5-0)
• Granted Variance #1 for 28313 Leslie Pfeiffer Drive with conditions (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Rey as ZBOA Chairperson (5-0)
• Appointed Jonathan Lisenby as ZBOA Vice-Chairperson (5-0)
• Changed standing meeting dates to 3rd Wednesday monthly at 6:30 PM (5-0)

Municipal Development District Board of Directors

The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board will hold a regular meeting on October 12, 2022. The board will consider authorizing the president to sign an auditing services agreement with ABIP, P.C., and amending the financial management policy to add rules for grant award disbursements. They will also receive updates on finances, the Civic Center project, and subcommittee reports.

• Consideration of Professional Services Agreement for Auditing Services with ABIP, P.C.
• Amendment to MDD Financial Management Policy adding Subsection G. Grant Award Disbursements
• Q4 FY 2022 Financial Update and Investment Report
• Fair Oaks Ranch Civic Center Project status update
• Small Scope / Small-Dollar Subcommittee Report

The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board approved a $4,300 professional services agreement with ABIP, P.C. for the FY 2021-2022 audit. The Board also amended its Financial Management Policy to add rules for grant award disbursements, requiring a three-fourths vote for advance funding. A citizen spoke about clarifying statements regarding collaboration with FORHA.

• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Authorized $4,300 audit contract with ABIP, P.C. (6-0)
• Amended Financial Management Policy to add Grant Award Disbursements subsection (6-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, followed by a semiannual report from the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee. The council will then convene into executive session to receive legal advice on groundwater rights, discuss a pending lawsuit, and deliberate on real property for future water and wastewater improvements. No action is scheduled on these executive session items until reconvening in open session.

• Resolution authorizing use of Court Technology Fund for audio/video equipment for Municipal Court live streaming
• Resolution amending authorized representatives to TexPool, the city's investment pool
• Resolution amending Rules of Procedure of the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
• Executive session: legal advice on city's groundwater rights
• Executive session: Case No. 22-090-451; Vincent A. Caldarola, MD vs. City of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including past meeting minutes, investment pool representatives, and court technology funding, by a 7-0 vote. Council also approved a resolution amending the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee's rules of procedure with a revision regarding the chairman's responsibilities.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 (7-0)
• Approved resolution amending Capital Improvements Advisory Committee rules of procedure with a revision (7-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting to consider final approval of the city budget for fiscal year 2022-23 and to levy a property tax rate of 32.19 cents per $100 valuation. They will also ratify the tax rate in the budget resolutions and appoint a member to the Board of Appeals. The meeting includes a public forum for citizen comments.

• Second reading of ordinance adopting FY 2022-23 city budget (Oct 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2023)
• Second reading of ordinance levying property tax rate of 32.19 cents per $100 taxable valuation for tax year 2022
• Resolution ratifying property tax rate in General Fund and Debt Service Fund budgets
• Resolution to appoint a member to fill the Alternate Place on the Board of Appeals

City Council approved the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022. The council also adopted a property tax rate of 32.91 cents per $100 taxable valuation and appointed a member to the Board of Appeals.

• Approved 2022-23 Fiscal Year Budget Ordinance (4-2)
• Approved property tax rate of 32.91 cents per $100 taxable valuation (4-2)
• Approved Resolution ratifying property tax rate in FY 2022-23 budgets (4-2)
• Appointed John Wall to the Alternate Place on the Board of Appeals (6-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and tax rate, then consider adopting the budget and levying property taxes. The council will also vote on a new pay schedule, appointments to several boards, and other routine items. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 proposed budget and tax rate
• First reading of ordinance adopting city budget for FY beginning Oct 1, 2022
• Ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for FY 2022-2023
• Adoption of FY 2022-23 pay schedule for general government and police employees
• Appointments to Board of Appeals, CIAC, MDD Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council approved the 2022-23 Fiscal Year Budget and increased the property tax rate by 1.01%. The council also approved a 3.2% pay adjustment for general government and police employees and reaffirmed several board appointments.

• Approved 3.2% across-the-board pay adjustment for General Government and Police Employees (5-1)
• Approved 2022-23 Fiscal Year Budget Ordinance (5-1)
• Increased property tax rate to 32.91 cents per $100 taxable valuation (5-1)
• Moved $365,286 from Ammann Road Reconstruction design funds to Unallocated Fund (6-0)
• Reaffirmed Jenks Boston to Place 2 on Board of Appeals (6-0)
• Reaffirmed Dana Green, Paul Mebane, and Marcus Garcia to Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Reaffirmed Roy Elizondo, Laura Koerner, Nicholas DiCianni, and Mike Lovelace to Municipal Development District Board (6-0)
• Appointed/reaffirmed five members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

This Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting was canceled. The agenda had included a public hearing and possible action on a variance request for property at 28313 Leslie Pfeiffer Drive, Boerne, TX, as well as election of an acting chairperson and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Meeting canceled
• Variance application ZBOA 2022-09-14 for 28313 Leslie Pfeiffer Drive, Boerne, TX
• Election of acting chairperson
• Approval of July 27, 2022 special meeting minutes

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider approving second readings of ordinances adding 25 mph speed limits and stop signs in the Front Gate and Elkhorn Ridge subdivisions, and discuss a first reading of an amended garbage franchise agreement with Republic Services. The council will also consider resolutions for a TxDOT highway safety project, cooperative purchasing, and an animal services agreement with Boerne, plus discuss cost-of-living adjustments and the FY 2022-23 budget. Several items are routine consent agenda approvals, and the meeting includes an executive session for legal, real property, and personnel matters.

• Second reading: 25 mph speed limits and stop signs in Front Gate Subdivision
• Second reading: 25 mph speed limits and stop signs in Elkhorn Ridge Subdivision
• First reading: amended exclusive franchise agreement with Republic Services for garbage collection
• Resolution: TxDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program advance funding agreement
• Interlocal agreement with City of Boerne for animal services FY 2022-2023

City Council approved new speed limits and stop signs for the Front Gate and Elkhorn Ridge subdivisions. The council also authorized a TxDOT funding agreement for highway safety and several interlocal agreements for purchasing and animal services.

• Approved 25 mph speed limits and stop signs in Front Gate Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved 25 mph speed limits and stop signs in Elkhorn Ridge Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Highway Safety Improvement Program project (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute cooperative purchasing agreements with City of Helotes, National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, Region 8 Education Service Center, and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Boerne for Animal Services FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will review updates on various water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The committee will also discuss potential amendments to its own Rules of Procedure and prepare recommendations for the City Council.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Improvements update
• Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Project (CIP) summaries
• Elevated Storage Tank and Pressure Reducing Valves update
• Hydropneumatic Tank update
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Study update

The committee approved the March 9, 2022 meeting minutes and recommended amendments to its Rules of Procedure. Members also agreed on recommendations for the Semi-Annual Report to City Council regarding impact fees and master plan updates.

• Approved March 9, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of amended Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Rules of Procedure (8-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: convening into executive session to conduct individual interviews of applicants for vacancies on various city boards, commissions, and committees. After the closed session, the council may reconvene in open session to discuss and possibly take action on items discussed. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with roll call, pledge, and a citizens forum.

• Executive session under Sec. 551.074 (Personnel Matters) to interview applicants for board, commission, and committee vacancies
• Possible action after reconvening into open session
• Citizens forum with 5-minute speaking limit per person

The City Council convened into executive session to interview applicants for vacancies on various city boards, commissions, and committees. No action was taken during the open session.

City Council

The City Council will consider first readings of ordinances adding 25 mph speed limits and stop signs in two subdivisions, discuss stop sign alternatives for the Chartwell intersection, and receive the calculated FY 2022-23 property tax rates. The council will also consider a resolution setting the proposed maximum tax rate and scheduling the budget hearing and adoption dates. The agenda includes several executive session items on legal matters, real property, and the City Manager's evaluation.

• First reading of ordinance adding 25 mph speed limits and stop signs in Front Gate Subdivision
• First reading of ordinance adding 25 mph speed limits and stop signs in Elkhorn Ridge Subdivision
• Discussion of stop sign alternatives for Chartwell Intersection
• Resolution setting proposed maximum FY 2022-23 ad valorem tax rate and budget hearing dates (Sept 15 and 22, 2022)
• Executive session on ground water rights, litigation (Boerne Ranch Estates, LLC v. City; Caldarola v. City), real property for water/wastewater improvements, and City Manager evaluation

City Council established a maximum ad valorem tax rate for FY 2022-23 and scheduled public hearings for the budget and tax rate. The council also approved first readings for new speed limits and stop signs in two subdivisions.

• Approved maximum FY 2022-23 ad valorem tax rate of 35.18 cents per $100 taxable value (7-0)
• Scheduled budget and tax rate public hearing for Sept 15, 2022, and adoption for Sept 22, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of 25 mph speed limits and stop signs in Front Gate Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved first reading of 25 mph speed limits and stop signs in Elkhorn Ridge Subdivision (7-0)
• Accepted applications for reappointment to boards, committees, and commissions (7-0)
• Approved moving alternates to primary positions for the Zoning Board of Adjustment without interviews (6-1)
• Approved August 4, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Municipal Development District (MDD) budget and authorizing an interlocal agreement with Boerne ISD for the School Resource Officer Program. They will also receive the calculated FY 2022-23 property tax rates and hear department budget presentations. The meeting includes a closed session for legal advice on pending litigation and real property discussions.

• Consideration and possible action to approve the proposed FY 2022-23 Municipal Development District (MDD) Budget
• Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Boerne ISD for the School Resource Officer Program
• Submission of calculated FY 2022-23 property tax rates
• FY 2022-23 Department Budget Presentations - Administrative Services
• Executive session on pending litigation (Boerne Ranch Estates, LLC v. City; Caldarola v. City) and real property for water/wastewater improvements

City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Municipal Development District Budget and authorized an interlocal agreement for the School Resource Officer Program. The council also approved the July 21 meeting minutes and an absence for Council Member Bliss.

• Approved FY 2022-23 Municipal Development District (MDD) Budget (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Interlocal Agreement with Boerne ISD for School Resource Officer Program (7-0)
• Approved July 21, 2022 Regular City Council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Council Member Bliss' absence from July 21, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Fair Oaks Ranch Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance application for a property at 29105 Noll Road. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 22, 2022 special meeting. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Variance Application No. ZBOA 2022-06-22 for 29105 Noll Road, submitted by Damon Gray of D & A Gray Enterprises LLC
• Approval of June 22, 2022 Special ZBOA meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved four variance requests for D & A Gray Enterprises LLC regarding the property at 29105 Noll Road. The approved variances allow for modified parking access, reduced parking space requirements, and the removal of certain setbacks and screening.

• Approved June 22, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Variance #1 for direct street access to parking and waived setbacks/screening (4-1)
• Approved Variance #2 to reduce required parking spaces from 19 to 11 (4-1)
• Approved Variance #3 to eliminate 3-foot parking setback from the street (4-1)
• Approved Variance #4 to allow removal of 3-foot high street screening for parking (4-1)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a regular meeting with presentations on roadway safety improvements and the FY 2022-23 utility fund budget. The council will also consider consent agenda items (approving meeting minutes) and may take action on items discussed in executive session, including legal advice on groundwater rights, pending litigation, and real property for water/wastewater improvements.

• Presentation on roadway safety improvements by Public Works and Legacy Engineering Group
• FY 2022-23 Utility Fund Budget Overview
• Executive session: legal advice on groundwater rights (Sec. 551.071)
• Executive session: litigation Boerne Ranch Estates, LLC v. City of Fair Oaks Ranch (Cause No. 2022CI01978)
• Executive session: real property deliberation for water/wastewater improvements (Sec. 552.072)

The City Council approved the minutes from the July 7 and July 13, 2022 meetings. The session included presentations on roadway safety and a utility fund budget overview, but no other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 7, 2022 Regular City Council meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved July 13, 2022 Special City Council meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval of proposed Unified Development Code amendments and authorizing their presentation to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of three sets of meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Consideration of Unified Development Code amendments
• Approval of March 29, 2022 P&Z Special Meeting Minutes
• Approval of May 12, 2022 City Council & P&Z Joint Public Hearing Minutes
• Approval of May 12, 2022 P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes
• Citizens to be heard (public comment)

The Commission approved the consent agenda containing minutes from three previous meetings. No action was taken regarding proposed Unified Development Code amendments.

• Approved March 29, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Approved May 12, 2022 Joint Public Hearing Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Approved May 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• No action taken on Unified Development Code amendments

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special called workshop to discuss and develop the FY 2023-2027 Strategic Action Plan. This is a working session, not a decision-making meeting; no formal votes are expected. The agenda includes public comment, but the main item is the strategic plan presentation by the City Manager and Assistant City Manager.

• Workshop on FY 2023-2027 Strategic Action Plan
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)
• Meeting held at Public Safety Training Room, Police Station, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn

The City Council held a workshop to discuss a Strategic Action Plan for Fiscal Years 2023-2027. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Municipal Development District Board of Directors

The Municipal Development District Board will hold a regular meeting with presentations, reports, and action items. Key decisions include amending the investment policy to allow longer-term iSeries bonds, adopting a policy for small grant proposals, setting a marketing program framework, and approving the FY 2022-23 budget. The board will also hear a presentation on litigation regarding sales tax rules and receive a financial update.

• Presentation on litigation regarding Rule 3.334, Local Sales and Use Tax, Texas Administrative Code
• Consideration to amend MDD Investment Policy to allow iSeries bonds maturing more than 13 months from purchase
• Consideration of policy and process for small-scope/small-dollar grant proposals
• Consideration of objectives and operational framework for a marketing program
• Consideration to approve FY 2022-23 MDD Budget

The Municipal Development District Board of Directors approved the budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 13, 2022, meeting and reviewed presentations regarding sales tax litigation, investment policies, and marketing programs.

• Approved April 13, 2022, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 MDD budget (6-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations on employee awards and a water/wastewater rate study. They will consider a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for employees and receive an overview of the FY 2022-23 General Fund budget. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes. The council will also convene in executive session to discuss legal matters and real property for water/wastewater improvements.

• Presentation of 5-Year Employee Service Award to Summer Fleming
• Water/Wastewater/Reuse Rate Study presentation
• Consideration of Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) due to market trends and inflation
• FY 2022-23 General Fund Budget Overview
• Executive session on ground water rights, litigation (Boerne Ranch Estates, Caldarola), and real property for water/wastewater improvements

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council approved a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for city employees, choosing Option 3, which provides a 3.2% COLA effective July 4, 2022 for all positions, another 3.2% COLA in the first pay period of the new fiscal year in October 2022, and a merit (step) increase for eligible employees in October 2022. The motion passed 5-1, with Council Member Muenchow voting nay. The council also approved the June 16, 2022 regular meeting minutes by consensus. Council convened into executive session to receive legal advice on severability language in ordinances but took no action upon reconvening.

• Approved 3.2% COLA effective July 4, 2022 for all positions (5-1)
• Approved 3.2% COLA for all employees in first pay period of new fiscal year (October 2022) (5-1)
• Approved merit (step) increase for eligible employees in October 2022 (5-1)
• Approved June 16, 2022 regular City Council meeting minutes by consensus
• No action taken after executive session on legal advice regarding severability language in ordinances

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider recommending approval of proposed Unified Development Code amendments and authorizing their presentation to the City Council. The agenda includes only this substantive item, along with routine procedural matters. The meeting was canceled.

• Consideration of Unified Development Code amendments
• Possible action to recommend approval to City Council
• Presentation by Grant Watanabe, P.E., Director of Public Works & Engineering Services
• Consultant Lata Krishnarao, AICP, LEED ND, Gunda Corporation

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Fair Oaks Ranch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance application for a property at 29105 Noll Road. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss upcoming meeting dates.

• Public hearing on Variance Application No. ZBOA 2022-06-22 by Damon Gray of D & A Gray Enterprises LLC for property at 29105 Noll Road
• Consideration and possible action on the variance application
• Approval of March 14, 2022 Special ZBOA meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming ZBOA meeting dates

The Fair Oaks Ranch Zoning Board of Adjustment held a public hearing on a variance application (ZBOA 2022-06-22) from Damon Gray of D & A Gray Enterprises LLC for property at 29105 Noll Road. The applicant withdrew variance request 2 during the hearing. At the advisement of the City Attorney, the Board tabled the item until July 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM to allow the applicant to return with a revised plan based on Board recommendations. The Board also approved the March 14, 2022 special meeting minutes and set future meetings for the second Wednesday of each month.

• Approved March 14, 2022 special ZBOA meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled variance application ZBOA 2022-06-22 for 29105 Noll Road until July 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM
• Scheduled future ZBOA meetings on the second Wednesday of each month (5-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider selecting projects from its Roadway Capital Improvement Plan for the Federal-Aid Highway Safety Improvement Program, approve routine consent items including tax exemption and budget amendments, and receive updates on boards and commissions. The council will also convene in executive session to discuss legal matters, including pending litigation and real property for water/wastewater improvements.

• Selecting Roadway CIP projects for HSIP participation
• Second reading of ordinance amending ad valorem tax exemptions on residence homesteads
• Second reading of ordinance adopting FY 2021-22 budget amendment for wastewater sludge dewatering project
• Executive session on ground water rights and litigation (Boerne Ranch Estates, Caldarola)
• Executive session on real property for water/wastewater improvements

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council approved its consent agenda 6-0, including the second reading of an ordinance amending residence homestead ad valorem tax exemptions and a budget amendment for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Dewatering Project. The council also voted 6-0 to use Federal-Aid Highway Safety Improvement Program funds for the Post Oak Widening Project and the Static Chevrons Project, directing staff to develop both projects and an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT. The council did not convene into executive session on the listed legal and real property matters. Mayor Maxton announced a special council meeting on July 13, 2022 for a strategic planning session and noted the city entered a Stage Two Drought Contingency Plan as of June 15, 2022.

• Approved consent agenda, including May 12 joint public hearing minutes and June 2 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending residence homestead ad valorem tax exemptions (6-0, consent agenda)
• Approved second reading of ordinance adopting FY 2021-22 budget amendment for Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Dewatering Project (6-0, consent agenda)
• Approved using HSIP funds for Post Oak Widening Project and Static Chevrons Project, directing staff to develop projects and an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT (6-0)
• Amendment to add Static Chevrons Project to the HSIP motion approved (6-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is meeting to consider several routine and significant items, including approving a 26-lot residential subdivision, finalizing tax exemptions and a tax freeze for disabled homesteads, and authorizing a construction agreement for the wastewater treatment plant sludge dewatering project. The council will also discuss the city's garbage collection franchise agreement with Republic Services and a variance request for a property on Ammann Road. The meeting includes ceremonial items, staff reports, and an executive session for legal and real estate matters.

• Final Plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4: 26 single-family lots near Dietz Elkhorn Road
• Second reading of ordinance amending ad valorem tax exemptions on residence homesteads
• Second reading of ordinance adopting tax freeze for qualifying disabled homesteads
• Construction Agreement with Udelhoven, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Dewatering Project (budget amendment included)
• Variance request to reduce street frontage from 150 to 70 feet for property at 423 and 425 Ammann Road

Fair Oaks Ranch City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance changing homestead tax exemptions, including a $50,000 exemption for residents 65 and over, after amending the original proposal. Council also authorized a construction agreement with Udelhoven, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Dewatering Project and a sealcoating contract with Stripe It Up, LLC. Council elected Laura Koerner as Mayor Pro Tem and directed staff to renew the city's garbage franchise agreement with Republic Services. Because substantial changes were made to the tax exemption ordinance, the reading counts as a first reading, with a second reading set for June 16.

• Approved consent agenda items 9, 10, 12, 13 (7-0)
• Amended homestead tax exemption ordinance to remove 'greater of 10% or' before $50,000 for residents 65+ (5-2; Bliss and Parker nay)
• Approved amended homestead tax exemption ordinance as first reading (7-0)
• Elected Laura Koerner as Mayor Pro Tem (7-0)
• Directed staff to renew Republic Services garbage franchise agreement with negotiated enhancements (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign $1,041,276.66 construction agreement with Udelhoven, Inc., total not to exceed $1,093,340.50, and approved first reading of budget amendment (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign $173,983.16 sealcoating agreement with Stripe It Up, LLC, total not to exceed $182,682.32 (7-0)
• Approved variance reducing street frontage from 150 feet to 70 feet at 423 and 425 Ammann Road (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission holds a special meeting to review and discuss proposed amendments to the City’s Unified Development Code. The session includes a public comment period and is led by city engineering and consultant staff.

• Review of proposed Unified Development Code amendments

The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting on May 26, 2022, to review and discuss proposed amendments to the City of Fair Oaks Ranch Unified Development Code led by consultant Lata Krishnarao of Gunda Corporation. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or formal actions taken during the meeting.

• Reviewed proposed amendments to the City of Fair Oaks Ranch Unified Development Code (No formal action recorded)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations on street maintenance and highway safety, proclamations for Public Works and Police Weeks, and consent agenda items including a budget amendment for the Chartwell and Dietz Elkhorn intersection project. The main decisions are first readings of ordinances to amend homestead exemptions and adopt a tax freeze for qualifying disabled or senior homeowners. The council will also enter executive session to discuss litigation, real property for water/wastewater improvements, and the city manager's evaluation.

• First reading of ordinance amending ad valorem exemptions on residence homesteads
• First reading of ordinance adopting tax freeze for disabled and seniors over 65
• Second reading of FY 2021-22 budget amendment for Chartwell and Dietz Elkhorn Intersection Project
• Annual Street Maintenance Plan Update presentation
• Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) opportunities presentation

Council approved the first reading of an ordinance adding homestead tax exemptions: $5,000 for all residence homesteads, plus an exemption of the greater of 10% or $50,000 for residents 65 and over and for residents qualifying as disabled. Council also approved the first reading of an ordinance creating a tax freeze (limitation on ad valorem taxation) for qualifying disabled homesteads, for tax years starting in 2022. The consent agenda, including the May 5 minutes and a second reading of a FY 2021-22 budget amendment for the Chartwell and Dietz Elkhorn Intersection Project, passed 4-1. Council met in closed session on groundwater rights, two lawsuits, real property, and the City Manager's evaluation, and took no action afterward.

• Approved first reading of ordinance adding $5,000 homestead exemption (5-0 on that amendment)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adding greater of 10% or $50,000 exemption for residents 65+ and for disabled residents (final amended motion 4-1, Elizondo nay)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adopting a tax freeze for qualifying disabled homesteads, tax years from 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: May 5, 2022 minutes and second reading of FY 2021-22 budget amendment for Chartwell and Dietz Elkhorn Intersection Project (4-1, Muenchow nay)
• No action taken after closed session on groundwater rights, Boerne Ranch Estates LLC v. City, Caldarola v. City, real property, and City Manager evaluation

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a variance to reduce street frontage for a lot with private septic, a final plat for 26 single-family lots, and discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Variance request to reduce street frontage from 150 to 70 feet for properties at 423 and 425 Ammann Road
• Final plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4, 26 single-family residential lots near Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge
• Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code
• Approval of April 14 and April 26, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a street frontage variance for property on Ammann Road. They also recommended approval of a final plat for 26 single-family lots in Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4, subject to three minor conditions. Additionally, the commission reviewed proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code.

• Approved April 14 and April 26 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of street frontage variance at 423/425 Ammann Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4 final plat (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a joint public hearing to receive testimony on Variance Application P&Z 2022-03-28. The applicant requests a reduction in required street frontage from 150 feet to 70 feet for a lot served by private septic at 423 and 425 Ammann Road, Boerne, TX.

• Variance Application P&Z 2022-03-28 for 423-425 Ammann Road property
• Request to reduce street frontage from 150 feet to 70 feet for private septic lot

The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint public hearing on Variance Application No. P & Z 2022-03-28, a request from Thomas C Dechert to reduce street frontage for a lot served by private septic (OSSF) at 423 and 425 Ammann Road from 150 feet to 70 feet. A consultant presented the application, but the minutes record no applicant presentation and no citizen testimony. The hearing was adjourned with no formal action, and the meeting adjourned at 7:13 PM.

• Held joint public hearing on Variance Application No. P & Z 2022-03-28 (no action taken)
• Adjourned public hearing with no formal action

City Council

The City Council will consider a construction agreement for the Chartwell and Dietz Intersection Project and a request to acquire 112 acres of land from the City of San Antonio. The meeting also includes a presentation on property tax reduction options for qualifying residents.

• Construction agreement with Aetos Construction, LLC for the Chartwell and Dietz Intersection Project
• Request for the City of San Antonio to release 112 +/- acres of ETJ to Fair Oaks Ranch
• Final Plat request for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7 (18 single-family residential lots)
• Presentation on property tax reduction options for disabled or over-age-65 homesteads
• Budget amendment ordinance for the Chartwell and Dietz Intersection Project

City Council authorized a construction contract for the Chartwell and Dietz Intersection Project and approved a request for the City of San Antonio to release approximately 112 acres of extraterritorial jurisdiction. The council also approved a final plat for 18 residential lots in Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7.

• Approved construction agreement with Aetos Construction, LLC up to $423,322.34 (6-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance to amend FY21-22 Budget for intersection project (6-1)
• Authorized request for City of San Antonio to release +/- 112 acres of ETJ (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7 (18 single-family lots) (7-0)
• Approved April 21, 2022, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Council Member Stroup's absences for May 19 and June 16, 2022 (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to review and discuss proposed amendments to the City's Unified Development Code. The meeting includes public comment, but no final action is scheduled on the amendments.

• Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code
• Presentation by Katherine Schweitzer, P.E., and Lata Krishnarao of Gunda Corporation

The Planning and Zoning Commission met on April 26, 2022 with a quorum present. The only substantive item was a review and discussion of proposed amendments to the City of Fair Oaks Ranch Unified Development Code, led by consultant Lata Krishnarao of Gunda Corporation. No decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 8:54 PM. No citizens spoke during the Citizens and Guest Forum.

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will meet to consider routine approvals, discuss property tax reductions for disabled or over-65 residents, and authorize an interlocal cooperation agreement for IT services. The agenda also includes a strategic visioning retreat fee proposal and surplus property disposal.

• Authorize IT mutual aid agreement with dollar amount unspecified
• Declare excess city property surplus and authorize disposal
• Discuss property tax reduction for qualifying disabled or over-65 homesteads
• Authorize fee proposal with Strategic Government Resources, Inc. for City Council Strategic Visioning Retreat
• Presentation of FY 2023 Budget Calendar and Planning Process

The City Council approved a consent agenda including past meeting minutes, authorized an IT mutual aid agreement with Boerne, and approved the disposal of surplus city property. Council members also approved a fee proposal for a strategic visioning retreat and discussed property tax relief for disabled or over age-65 homesteads.

• Approved Consent Agenda including April 7, 2022 meeting minutes and an absence (7-0)
• Authorized IT mutual aid agreement with the City of Boerne (7-0)
• Authorized disposal of surplus city property (7-0)
• Authorized fee proposal with SGR for a City Council Strategic Visioning Retreat as amended (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval of a Final Plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7, proposing 18 single-family residential lots near Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge. The agenda also includes approval of the March 10, 2022 meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Final Plat request from Elkhorn Ridge SA, LLC for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7: 18 single-family residential lots, northeast of Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge
• Approval of March 10, 2022 P&Z Commission meeting minutes
• Citizens to be heard (5-minute limit per speaker)

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a final plat from Elkhorn Ridge SA, LLC for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7, proposing 18 single-family residential lots northeast of Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge. The recommendation carries four conditions, including resolving an acreage discrepancy between the tax certificate (6.8 acres) and the plat and Master Plan (7.082 acres), correcting a Reserve 914 area discrepancy (1.37 vs. 1.36 acres), fixing the plat type in the City signature block, and clarifying maintenance and ownership responsibilities for Reserve 914 and Kearney Ridge Parcel 913. The commission also approved the March 10, 2022 meeting minutes 7-0. No citizens spoke during the forum.

• Recommended approval of Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7 final plat, 18 single-family lots, with 4 conditions (7-0)
• Condition: resolve tax certificate (6.8 acres) vs. plat/Master Plan (7.082 acres) discrepancy
• Condition: correct Reserve 914 area discrepancy (plat 1.37 acres vs. title block 1.36 acres)
• Condition: correct plat type in City signature block (still shows Preliminary)
• Condition: clarify maintenance and ownership of Reserve 914 and Kearney Ridge Parcel 913
• Approved March 10, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Municipal Development District Board of Directors

The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board will consider repealing Resolution 2013-01 and ratifying amendments to its Financial Management Policy, as well as creating subcommittees for small-dollar grants and a marketing program. They will also hear updates on a sales tax audit and Q2 FY2022 finances.

• Resolution repealing Resolution 2013-01 and ratifying Financial Management Policy amendments
• Charter for subcommittee on small-scope/small-dollar grant proposals
• Charter for subcommittee on marketing program objectives
• Sales Tax Audit Update
• Q2 FY2022 Financial Update and Investment Report

The Board approved amendments to the MDD Financial Management Policy and repealed Resolution 2013-01. Members reached a consensus to form subcommittees for grant proposals and marketing, though no formal votes were taken on those charters.

• Approved January 12, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Resolution repealing Resolution 2013-01 and adopting MDD Financial Management Policy amendments (7-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine items, presentations, and several action items. Key decisions include appointing a board member, authorizing a construction agreement for street maintenance, and discussing a strategic visioning retreat. The council will also enter executive session for legal advice on water rights and pending litigation.

• Construction Agreement with Intermountain Slurry Seal for Annual Street Maintenance and Repair Program
• Resolution to appoint member to Municipal Development District Board Place 3 unexpired term
• Discussion on City Council Strategic Visioning Retreat
• Executive session: legal advice on ground water rights, Boerne Ranch Estates LLC v. City, Caldarola v. City
• Executive session: real property for water/wastewater improvements

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council approved a construction agreement with Intermountain Slurry Seal for the annual street maintenance and repair program, authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract not to exceed $682,872.75. Council also appointed David Fairhurst to fill an unexpired term on the Municipal Development District Board of Directors and authorized a contract with SGR for a City Council Strategic Visioning Retreat. All votes were 6-0. The Council met in executive session on groundwater rights, two lawsuits, and real property matters, but took no action.

• Approved consent agenda including March 17, 2022 minutes and Council Member Bliss' absence (6-0)
• Appointed David Fairhurst to Municipal Development District Board of Directors Place 3 unexpired term (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign $682,872.75 street maintenance contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to finalize contract with SGR for 2022 City Council Strategic Visioning Retreat (6-0)
• No action taken after executive session on groundwater rights, Boerne Ranch Estates lawsuit, Caldarola lawsuit, and real property

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to review and discuss proposed amendments to the City’s Unified Development Code. The session includes a public forum and a presentation by city engineering and consultant staff.

• Review and discussion of proposed Unified Development Code amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting on March 29, 2022 with a quorum present. The only substantive item was a review and discussion of proposed amendments to the City of Fair Oaks Ranch Unified Development Code, led by consultant Lata Krishnarao of Gunda Corporation. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the minutes; the meeting adjourned at 8:23 PM.

• No substantive decisions recorded; UDC amendment discussion only, no vote taken

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Fair Oaks Ranch Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 28, 2022, was cancelled because the only substantive item, a variance request for property at 29105 Noll Road, was withdrawn. The agenda also included routine approval of prior meeting minutes and a public forum, but no decisions were made.

• Variance request ZBOA 2022-01 withdrawn
• Property at 29105 Noll Road, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
• Requested variances: parking access, parking space reduction (23 to 10), street screening removal, parking setback reduction
• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will vote on a preliminary plat for Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C, a 54-lot single-family subdivision, and consider a first amendment to the MOU with the homeowners association for additional community events. They will also discuss a draft Code of Ethics ordinance and the Civic Center Project. The meeting includes consent agenda items such as budget amendments and a tree plan, plus an executive session on legal and real property matters.

• Preliminary plat for Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C: 54 single-family lots near Rolling Acres Trail and Ammann Road
• First Amendment to MOU with Fair Oaks Ranch Homeowners Association for additional annual community events
• Draft City Council Code of Ethics Ordinance discussion
• Civic Center Project discussion
• FY 2021-22 Budget Amendments (second reading)

Council approved a preliminary plat for 54 single-family residential lots at Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C. The city also adopted FY 2021-22 budget amendments and updated its agreement with the Fair Oaks Ranch Homeowners Association.

• Approved FY 2021-22 Budget Amendments (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Board of Adjustment Rules of Procedure (6-0)
• Approved Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C preliminary plat for 54 residential lots (6-0)
• Approved Council Member Bliss' absence for May 19, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved First Amendment to MOU with Fair Oaks Ranch Homeowners Association (6-0)
• Directed staff to obtain pricing quotes for the Civic Center Project

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct legal and administrative workshops. The board will also consider appointing a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and recommending Rules of Procedure.

• Zoning Board of Adjustment Legal Training
• ZBOA Administration Workshop
• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Recommendation of Rules of Procedure

The Zoning Board of Adjustment appointed a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The board also voted to recommend approval of the ZBOA Rules of Procedure. New board members received legal and administrative training.

• Appointed Michael Rey as Chairperson (5-0)
• Appointed Shane Stolarczyk as Vice Chairperson (5-0)
• Recommended approval of the Rules of Procedure for the Zoning Board of Adjustment (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes, consider a tree plan and preliminary plat for Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C, and discuss proposed amendments to the city’s Unified Development Code. The commission may also cancel a March 24 special meeting and schedule additional sessions to review the development code changes.

• Approval of January 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of January 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of February 24, 2022 special meeting minutes
• Consideration of Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C Tree Plan
• Consideration of Preliminary Plat for 54 single-family lots at Rolling Acres Trail and Ammann Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a preliminary plat from Green Land Ventures Ltd. for Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C, proposing 54 single-family residential lots northwest of Rolling Acres Trail and Ammann Road, with two conditions. The Commission also voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C Tree Plan. In separate 6-0 votes, it amended the February 24 minutes to note Commissioner Bryant's absence and canceled the March 24 special meeting while setting April 19, April 26, May 17, and May 26 as special meetings on Unified Development Code amendments.

• Recommended approval of Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C Tree Plan (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C preliminary plat, 54 single-family lots, with conditions to remove San Antonio Planning Commission/UDC references and add drainage reserves (6-0)
• Amended February 24 minutes to identify Commissioner Bryant as absent (6-0)
• Canceled March 24 special meeting and set April 19, April 26, May 17, May 26 as special UDC amendment meetings (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 13 and January 27 minutes (6-0)

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee is meeting to review capital improvement plans, including water and wastewater projects, and to discuss impact fee capital projects. The committee will also consider recommendations for a semi-annual report to City Council and set future meeting dates. The agenda includes routine items like approving previous meeting minutes and introducing new committee leadership.

• Introduction of new CIAC Chairman Paul Mebane and Vice Chairman Chris Weigand
• Presentation of Capital Improvement Plans by Director of Public Works Grant Watanabe
• Update on Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Improvements (not an impact fee project)
• Review of Land Use Assumptions update as of January 31, 2022
• Consideration of recommendations to City Council for Semi-Annual Report

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider several significant items, including a guaranteed maximum price amendment for the City Hall renovation, a utility rate study report, and a resolution to cancel the May 7, 2022 General Election if candidates are unopposed. The council will also discuss a wastewater treatment plant feasibility study, law enforcement agreements with two homeowners associations, and a request for a flag-shaped rear lot. The agenda includes routine recognitions and a closed session for legal advice on groundwater rights and pending litigation.

• Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to Waterman Construction, LLC for City Hall Renovation
• First reading of Ordinance adopting FY 2021-22 Budget Amendments for City Hall Renovation
• Professional Services Agreement for Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering Feasibility Study
• Law Enforcement & Patrol Agreements with Elkhorn Ridge HOA and SA Front Gate HOA
• Resolution to cancel May 7, 2022 General Election if candidates are unopposed

Fair Oaks Ranch City Council approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment of $952,945.00 with Waterman Construction, LLC for City Hall renovation construction services, subject to Council approval of a budget amendment, and passed the first reading of an ordinance adopting FY 2021-22 budget amendments for that project. Council also authorized the City Manager to sign a $251,931.00 Professional Services Agreement with Garver LLC for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering Feasibility Study. Council declared unopposed candidates elected and cancelled the May 7, 2022 General Election, approved two police patrol agreements with homeowners associations, and made appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Council convened into Executive Session at 11:04 PM and reconvened at 11:33 PM with no action taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda including February 17, 2022 minutes (6-0; Elizondo not present)
• Approved Resolution declaring unopposed May 7, 2022 candidates elected and cancelling the General Election (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute $952,945.00 GMP Amendment with Waterman Construction, LLC for City Hall renovation, subject to Council approval of a budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adopting FY 2021-22 budget amendments for City Hall Renovation project (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign $251,931.00 Professional Services Agreement with Garver LLC for Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering Feasibility Study (7-0)
• Approved flag-shaped rear lot and rear lot with 3000' depth exceeding five times the 70' street frontage near Rolling Acres Trail and Ammann Rd (7-0)
• Approved Law Enforcement & Patrol Agreement with Elkhorn Ridge Homeowners Association Inc. for police services in the gated community (7-0)
• Approved Law Enforcement & Patrol Agreement with SA Front Gate Homeowners Association for police services in the gated community (7-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will convene a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews with candidates for vacancies on the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. No public action or discussion is scheduled beyond the roll call, pledge, and citizen forum.

The City Council held a special meeting on March 3, 2022, and convened into closed session to interview applicants for vacancies on the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment. After reconvening in open session, no action was taken. No citizens signed up to speak, and the meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM. The minutes record no substantive decisions.

• Convened into closed session to interview P&Z and Zoning Board of Adjustment applicants (no vote recorded)
• Reconvened in open session; no action taken
• Adjourned at 5:32 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to review and discuss proposed amendments to the City of Fair Oaks Ranch Unified Development Code. The discussion will involve the Manager of Engineering Services and a consultant from Gunda Corporation.

• Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code

The Planning and Zoning Commission met on February 24, 2022 with a quorum present. The only substantive item was a review and discussion of proposed amendments to the City of Fair Oaks Ranch Unified Development Code, led by consultant Lata Krishnarao of Gunda Corporation. No decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 8:38 PM. No citizens spoke during the forum.

• No substantive decisions recorded; UDC amendment discussion only, no vote taken

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including approval of the 2021 property tax levy and election resolutions, plus discussion items on the FY 2020-21 financial audit, fund balance allocations, and professional service agreements for engineering. The council will also consider filling vacancies on the Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment, and will enter executive session for legal, real property, and personnel matters.

• Approval of 2021 Property Tax Levy resolution
• Resolution ordering May 7, 2022 general election for Council Places 3, 4, 5
• Joint Election Agreement with Kendall County for May 7, 2022 election
• Consideration of FY 2020-21 financial statement audit
• Authorizing City Manager to sign on-call engineering service agreements for CIP projects

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council approved the consent agenda, the FY 2020-2021 financial statement audit, general fund balance allocations, and professional service agreements for on-call engineering. Council also authorized filling vacancies on the Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment, approved legal representation for litigation regarding Boerne Ranch Estate, and voted to remove an MDD board member.

• Approved Consent Agenda including January 20, 2022 minutes, 2021 Property Tax Levy resolution, May 7, 2022 General Election order, and joint election agreement (7-0)
• Accepted Fiscal Year 2020-2021 annual audit presented by ABIP, PC (7-0)
• Approved resolution allocating General Fund balances and carrying forward continuing appropriations (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering Services (7-0)
• Approved filling Planning & Zoning Commission Place 5 unexpired term via direct appointment or standardized process (7-0)
• Approved filling Zoning Board of Adjustment Place 1 and Alternate Places 6 & 7 using the standardized appointment process (7-0)
• Approved Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal & Zech law firm to represent the City in litigation with Boerne Ranch Estate if TML representation is not provided (7-0)
• Approved removal of Rene Gallegos from the MDD Board for failure to meet City Charter requirements (7-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, ordering a May 7, 2022 election for Council Places 3, 4, and 5, and approving the 2021 property tax levy. The council will also consider filling vacancies on the Planning & Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment, and authorizing the City Manager to sign professional service agreements for on-call engineering services. The agenda includes an executive session on legal matters, including a lawsuit and development issues, and real property for water/wastewater improvements. Note: The agenda text includes 'Meeting Cancelled Due to Winter Storm' at two points, but the meeting is still listed as scheduled.

• Resolution ordering General Election May 7, 2022 for Council Member Places 3, 4, 5
• Resolution authorizing Joint Election Agreement with Kendall County
• Resolution to approve 2021 Property Tax Levy
• Consider filling P&Z Place 5 unexpired term and ZBA Place 1 and Alternates 6, 7
• Authorize City Manager to sign Professional Service Agreements for On-Call Engineering Services

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to review and discuss proposed changes to the City of Fair Oaks Ranch Unified Development Code. The discussion will be led by the Manager of Engineering Services and a consultant from Gunda Corporation.

• Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting on January 27, 2022 with a quorum present. The only substantive item was a review and discussion of proposed amendments to the City of Fair Oaks Ranch Unified Development Code, led by consultant Lata Krishnarao of Gunda Corporation. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM.

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 20, 2022, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances on stormwater pollution prevention and golf cart operations, approvals of two residential plats (Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4 and Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C), and consideration of a 5-year drainage improvement plan and a contract for live-streaming equipment.

• Second reading of stormwater pollution prevention ordinance amendment
• Second reading of golf cart operation regulations on public streets
• Approval of Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4 preliminary plat for 26 single-family lots near Dietz Elkhorn Road
• Approval of Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C preliminary plat for 35 single-family lots near Rolling Acres Trail and Ammann Road
• Approval of 5-year Drainage Capital Improvement Plan

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council approved a five-year Drainage Capital Improvement Plan and two preliminary plat requests for residential developments. They also authorized a contract for live-streaming equipment and passed ordinances regarding stormwater pollution and off-road vehicle regulations. A motion to fill a Planning & Zoning Commission seat was withdrawn pending further discussion.

• Approved FY2022-27 Drainage Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Approved Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4 plat for 26 lots (7-0)
• Approved extension for Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C plat (7-0)
• Authorized $35,000 contract for live-streaming equipment (7-0)
• Approved ordinance adding Stormwater Pollution Prevention article (7-0)
• Approved ordinance regulating off-road vehicles on public streets (7-0)
• Approved resolution on Flexible Benefit Plan medical expenses (6-0)
• Withdrawn motion to fill Planning & Zoning Commission seat

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving preliminary plats for two residential subdivisions totaling 61 single-family lots, and discuss amendments to the Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes routine items like approving previous minutes and appointing a vice chairperson.

• Preliminary plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4: 26 single-family lots north of Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge
• Preliminary plat for Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C: 35 single-family lots northwest of Rolling Acres Trail and Ammann Road
• Extension of time for Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C preliminary plat approval
• Review of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code
• Appointment of a P&Z Commission Vice Chairperson

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4 preliminary plat for 26 single-family lots, with three minor conditions. The commission also voted 6-0 to recommend an extension of time for the Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C preliminary plat (35 lots), so no action was taken on that plat itself. David Horwath was appointed Vice Chairperson until October 2022, and the December 9, 2021 minutes were approved. The commission reviewed proposed Unified Development Code amendments in a discussion led by consultant Lata Krishnarao of Gunda Corporation.

• Approved December 9, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Appointed David Horwath as P&Z Vice Chairperson until October 2022 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4 preliminary plat, 26 single-family lots, with 3 minor conditions (6-0)
• Recommended approval of a time extension for Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C preliminary plat, 35 lots (6-0)
• No action taken on Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C preliminary plat itself because the extension was granted

Municipal Development District Board of Directors

The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board will consider approving the FY 2020-21 audit report, amendments to the Financial Management Policy, and a resolution authorizing representatives to TexPool. The board will also consider creating a fund for Boy Scout Eagle and Girl Scout Gold Award projects that improve parks and public spaces, and discuss marketing and project opportunities. Reports on future sales tax projections and quarterly finances are also scheduled.

• Approval of FY 2020-21 MDD Audit Report
• Amendments to MDD Financial Management Policy
• Resolution authorizing representatives to TexPool investment pool
• Creation of fund for Boy Scout Eagle and Girl Scout Gold Award park projects
• Discussion of MDD marketing and project opportunities

The Municipal Development District Board approved its October 13, 2021 meeting minutes and accepted the FY 2020-21 audit report, which received an Unmodified Opinion, described in the minutes as the best possible result. The board also accepted amendments to the MDD Financial Management Policy. All three votes were 6-0. No residents spoke during the citizens forum.

• Approved October 13, 2021 regular MDD meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted FY 2020-21 MDD Audit Report, which received an Unmodified Opinion (6-0)
• Accepted amendments to the MDD Financial Management Policy (6-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a regular meeting with several items for discussion and possible action, including first readings of ordinances on stormwater pollution prevention, recreational off-road vehicle regulations, and council rules of procedure. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a second reading of a building regulations ordinance. The council will also enter executive session to discuss legal matters, including groundwater rights and a lawsuit, and real property for utility improvements.

• First reading: Ordinance adding Article 1.10 'Stormwater Pollution Prevention' to Chapter 1
• First reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 12 to regulate recreational off-road vehicles and utility vehicles on city streets
• First reading: Ordinance amending City Council Rules of Procedure
• Second reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 3 'Building Regulations'
• Executive session: legal advice on groundwater rights, lawsuit Cause No. 2018-CI-00202, and Boerne Ranch Estates/The Reserve development

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council approved the consent agenda (items 7, 9, and 10) 7-0, then separately approved the December 14, 2021 special meeting minutes after amending them to fix a roll-call name error, both 7-0. The council also approved first readings of three ordinances 7-0: adding a Stormwater Pollution Prevention article to Chapter 1, regulating recreational off-road and utility vehicles on city streets under Chapter 12, and amending the City Council Rules of Procedure. The council convened into executive session at 8:18 PM and reconvened at 11:08 PM with no action taken, then adjourned at 11:09 PM.

• Approved consent agenda items 7, 9, and 10 (7-0)
• Amended December 14, 2021 minutes to correct a roll-call name error (7-0)
• Approved December 14, 2021 special meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adding Chapter 1 Article 1.10 'Stormwater Pollution Prevention' (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance regulating recreational off-road and utility vehicles on city streets, Chapter 12 Article 12.04 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending City Council Rules of Procedure (7-0)
• Executive session held on groundwater rights, Boerne Ranch Estates/The Reserve development, and water/wastewater property; no action taken