Fair Oaks Ranch public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will vote on several routine items, including approving meeting minutes, an IT assessment purchase, and appointing a board member. They will also consider a private donation to the police department, a network refresh purchase, a budget amendment for FY 2024-25, an interlocal agreement with Kendall County for detention services, and a new Public Improvement District policy. A workshop will discuss a speed limit on Noble Lark, and the council will enter closed session for litigation and real property discussions.

• Purchase Order with Apollo Information Systems for IT assessment
• Purchase Order with Innovation Network Technologies for partial network refresh
• First reading of ordinance amending FY 2024-25 budget
• Interlocal agreement with Kendall County for Detention Services
• Adoption of Public Improvement District policy

The City Council approved the consent agenda and all action items, including a budget amendment, IT purchases, a detention services agreement with Kendall County, and a Public Improvement District policy. Council also directed staff to draft an ordinance to permanently set the speed limit at 20 mph on Noble Lark. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and IT assessment purchase order (5-0)
• Accepted $2,000 private donation for Police Department equipment (5-0)
• Approved purchase order with Innovation Network Technologies for network refresh (5-0)
• Approved first reading of FY2024-25 budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Kendall County for Detention Services (5-0)
• Adopted Public Improvement District policy (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance for 20 mph speed limit on Noble Lark

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider several significant items, including a work authorization for engineering services for the WWTP Phase 1 Expansion Project, a Master Development Plan for an 80.69-acre parcel at 29580 Ralph Fair Road, and a resolution ordering a special election for the unexpired Council Place 6 term. The council will also discuss an interlocal agreement amendment with the Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District and hold a workshop on the Drought Contingency Plan. The agenda includes consent items, service awards, and an executive session on litigation and real property.

• Resolution authorizing agreement with Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. for milling and overlay repairs on Battle Intense
• Ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 budget (second reading)
• Work authorization with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for WWTP Phase 1 Expansion Project engineering services
• Master Development Plan from Athena Domain, LLC for 80.69-acre parcel at 29580 Ralph Fair Road
• Resolution ordering special election for Council Place 6 unexpired term on February 25, 2025

The City Council approved a Master Development Plan for an 80.69-acre parcel at 29580 Ralph Fair Road (part of the Corley Tract) with conditions, including limits on water/wastewater units and a gated community. The council also approved a $604,906 engineering work authorization for the WWTP Phase 1 Expansion, an interlocal agreement amendment, and ordered a special election for Council Place 6 on February 25, 2025. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved Master Development Plan for 80.69-acre Corley Tract parcel with conditions (6-0)
• Approved $604,906 work authorization for WWTP Phase 1 engineering services (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District (6-0)
• Ordered special election for Council Place 6 on Feb 25, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment and Clark Construction contract (6-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will vote on several routine consent items, including the 2024 property tax levy roll and contracts for water infrastructure. They will also discuss an interlocal agreement with Bexar County for the Old Fredericksburg Road Water Line Replacement Project and a budget amendment for FY 2024-25. The council will enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and real property for water/wastewater improvements.

• Resolution approving 2024 property tax levy roll
• Change order with Patti Engineering for electrical improvements at Well #26
• Agreements with Maguire Iron, Inc. for water tank maintenance and Water Plant 5 Ground Storage Tank project
• Interlocal Agreement with Bexar County for Old Fredericksburg Road Water Line Replacement Project
• Budget amendment for fiscal year 2024-25

The City Council approved a consent agenda including the 2024 property tax levy roll, meeting rules amendments, appraisal district votes, and several water infrastructure contracts. They also approved an interlocal agreement with Bexar County for the Old Fredericksburg Road Water Line Replacement Project and the first reading of a budget amendment for FY 2024-25. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved consent agenda including tax levy, meeting rules, appraisal votes, and water contracts (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Bexar County for Old Fredericksburg Road Water Line Replacement (4-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2024-25 budget amendment (4-0)

Transportation Safety Advisory Committee

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee is holding its organizational meeting to adopt its rules of procedure, review the request submittal process, schedule quarterly meeting dates, and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. No substantive transportation safety projects or decisions are on the agenda.

• Adoption of TSAC Rules of Procedure
• Review of request submittal form and process
• Scheduling of regular quarterly meeting dates and times
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The Transportation Safety Advisory Committee recommended amending its Rules of Procedures to designate all seven members as regular members, eliminating alternates, and asked staff to present a revised version before sending to City Council. The committee also scheduled quarterly meetings for the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 3:00 PM, and elected Al Schmidt as Chairperson and Chris Doepke as Vice-Chairperson.

• Recommended 7 regular members, no alternates (unanimous)
• Scheduled quarterly meetings first Wednesday of Feb/May/Aug/Nov at 3:00 PM (4-1)
• Elected Al Schmidt as Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Chris Doepke as Vice-Chairperson (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will open with routine roll call and public comments, then enact the September meeting minutes by consent. Commissioners will select a chairperson and vice-chairperson. They will also consider recommending approval of an 80.69-acre master development plan for 29580 Ralph Fair Road submitted by Athena Domain, LLC. A workshop will review proposed Unified Development Code amendments, and the Commission may request additional research topics.

• Selection of Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Recommendation on 80.69-acre Master Development Plan at 29580 Ralph Fair Road by Athena Domain, LLC
• Review of proposed Unified Development Code amendment categories
• Approval of September 12, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a Master Development Plan for an 80.69-acre parcel at 29580 Ralph Fair Road, with conditions including limits on water and wastewater units, water system looping, floodplain study, and a service agreement. The Commission also re-elected Bobbe Barnes as Chairperson and David Horwath as Vice-Chairperson, and approved the September 12, 2024 meeting minutes. A workshop discussed proposed Unified Development Code amendments, with staff to bring the first three sections in January 2025.

• Approved September 12, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Re-elected Bobbe Barnes as P&Z Chairperson until October 2025 (6-0)
• Re-elected David Horwath as P&Z Vice-Chairperson until October 2025 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Master Development Plan for 80.69 acres at 29580 Ralph Fair Road with conditions (6-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2024, with several consent agenda items including approval of the 2024 property tax levy roll and a second reading of an ordinance amending Council Meeting Rules of Procedure. The main discussion items are a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Bexar County for the Old Fredericksburg Road Water Line Replacement Project and the first reading of an ordinance amending the FY 2024-2025 budget. The council will also convene into executive session to discuss pending litigation and real property matters.

• Resolution authorizing Interlocal Agreement with Bexar County for Old Fredericksburg Road Water Line Replacement Project
• First reading of ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 budget
• Resolution approving 2024 property tax levy roll
• Change order with Patti Engineering for electrical improvements at Well #26
• Agreements with Maguire Iron, Inc. for water tank maintenance and Water Plant 5 Ground Storage Tank project

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider resolutions to incorporate an 80.69-acre parcel at 29580 Ralph Fair Road (part of the Corley Tract) into the city's water and wastewater Certificates of Convenience and Necessity. The council will also review proposed categories for a Unified Development Code amendment and hold a workshop on the matter. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including approval of meeting minutes and contracts for a backup appliance and pavement marking services. The council will also enter executive session to discuss litigation, real property, and the City Manager's annual evaluation.

• Resolution to incorporate 80.69-acre parcel at 29580 Ralph Fair Road into water CCN
• Resolution to incorporate same parcel into wastewater CCN
• Purchase Order with Innovation Network Technologies for backup appliance (consent)
• Agreement with M12 Enterprise Solutions LLC for On-Call Pavement Marking Services (consent)
• Workshop on Unified Development Code amendment categories

The City Council approved resolutions to incorporate an 80.69-acre parcel at 29580 Ralph Fair Road (Corley Tract) into the city's water and wastewater CCNs, subject to Master Development Plan approval. The council also approved the consent agenda, set the City Manager's annual base salary to $193,000, and gave direction on UDC amendments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved water CCN incorporation for 80.69-acre Corley Tract parcel (6-0)
• Approved wastewater CCN incorporation for 80.69-acre Corley Tract parcel (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, backup appliance purchase, and pavement marking services (6-0)
• Set City Manager annual base salary to $193,000 (6-0)
• Directed UDC amendments to advance to Planning and Zoning Commission, excluding setbacks and non-commercial stables

Municipal Development District Board of Directors

The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board will hold its quarterly meeting, primarily covering routine items such as approving minutes and receiving financial reports. The board will also consider several action items, including adopting an amended investment policy, amending the policy for evaluating development projects, and reviewing other MDD policies and procedures. Officer elections and subcommittee assignments for the fiscal year are also on the agenda.

• Quarterly Financial and Investment Report for quarter ended September 30, 2024
• Financial Statement Auditor Selection
• Resolution adopting amended Investment Policy
• Amendments to Policy for Evaluation of Development Projects
• Election of MDD Officers for FY 2024/2025

The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board re-elected its officers for FY 2024/2025, approved an amended Investment Policy, and set 2025 meeting dates. The Board also authorized the President to update the Interlocal Agreement with the City and reviewed other policies, with no changes to the Policy Review Procedure. The development project evaluation policy was tabled for future consideration.

• Re-elected Laura Koerner as President, Nicholas DiCianni as Vice President, Keith Rhoden as Secretary, and Mike Lovelace as Treasurer (5-0)
• Approved amended Investment Policy for public funds (5-0)
• Authorized President to update Interlocal Agreement with City to include list of services
• Set 2025 quarterly meeting dates: Jan 8, Apr 9, Jul 9, Oct 8 (5-0)
• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes by consensus
• Tabled amendments to Development Project Evaluation Policy for future meeting

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold public hearings and consider approving two variance requests to reduce minimum street frontage requirements for proposed subdivisions: Oak Bend Subdivision Phase I (38 lots) and Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2B (3 lots). The council will also consider approving the Oak Bend Phase I preliminary plat (55 lots) and tree preservation plan, and the Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2B preliminary plat (12 lots). The agenda also includes a tree preservation workshop follow-up, a semiannual report from the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, and closed-session items on litigation, real property, and the City Manager's evaluation.

• Public hearing and possible action on variance PV# 2024-01: reduce street frontage from 150 ft to 107.75–148.68 ft for 38 lots in Oak Bend Subdivision Phase I (Sitterle Homes LTD / Oak Bend Forest, L.C.)
• Public hearing and possible action on variance PV# 2024-02: reduce street frontage from 150 ft to 108 ft for 3 lots in Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2B (Green Land Ventures, LTD.)
• Consideration of Oak Bend Subdivision Phase I Preliminary Plat establishing 55 lots
• Consideration of Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2B Preliminary Plat establishing 12 single-family residential lots
• Consideration of Oak Bend Subdivision Phase I Tree Preservation Plan

The City Council approved a variance reducing street frontage for 38 lots in Oak Bend Subdivision Phase I, along with its tree preservation plan and preliminary plat with conditions. It also approved a similar variance for three lots in Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2B and its preliminary plat. All votes were 4-0. The meeting included public hearings with no testimony and an executive session with no action taken.

• Approved variance PV# 2024-01 for Oak Bend Subdivision Phase I (4-0)
• Approved Oak Bend Subdivision Phase I Tree Preservation Plan (4-0)
• Approved Oak Bend Subdivision Phase I Preliminary Plat with conditions (4-0)
• Approved variance PV# 2024-02 for Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2B (4-0)
• Approved Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2B Preliminary Plat with conditions (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including meeting minutes and absence approvals (4-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider final approval of the FY 2024-25 budget and a property tax rate of 28.53 cents per $100 valuation, along with related resolutions. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, a UDC amendment, and several service agreements. The council will also discuss extending two ordinance expirations, adopting a pay schedule, and making appointments to boards and commissions. The meeting includes executive session items on litigation, real property, and personnel evaluations.

• Second reading of ordinance adopting FY 2024-25 budget (Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025)
• Second reading of ordinance levying property tax rate of 28.53 cents per $100 valuation for tax year 2024
• Resolution ratifying FY 2024-25 budget with tax rate raising more total property taxes than previous year
• Resolution approving depository and banking services agreement with Frost Bank
• Interlocal agreements with City of Boerne for animal control services and with Boerne/Kendall County for public safety and utilities communication services

The City Council approved the FY 2024-25 budget and a property tax rate of 28.53 cents per $100 valuation, along with a resolution ratifying the budget that raises more property taxes than the previous year. The council also approved the consent agenda, pay schedule, investment policy, and several appointments. An ordinance extending Ordinance 2024-11 failed on a 3-2 vote.

• Approved FY 2024-25 budget ordinance (5-0)
• Approved property tax rate of 28.53 cents per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Ratified budget raising more property taxes than previous year (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 pay schedule for General Government, Police, and Seasonal employees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including UDC amendments, Frost Bank depository agreement, SCADA support, and interlocal agreements (5-0)
• Approved amended Investment Policy (5-0)
• Appointed members to Capital Improvement Advisory Committee, Municipal Development District, Planning & Zoning, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (5-0 each)
• Failed to extend Ordinance 2024-11 expiration to January 31, 2025 (3-2)

City Council

The City Council held a public hearing and approved the first reading of the FY 2024-25 budget ordinance and a property tax rate of 28.53 cents per $100 valuation, both by 6-0 votes. No citizens testified at the hearing.

• Approved first reading of FY 2024-25 budget ordinance (6-0)
• Approved property tax rate of 28.53 cents per $100 valuation for tax year 2024 (6-0)

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 Sec. 551.074 (Personnel Matters) to interview board/commission applicants
• Citizens forum open for public comments (5-minute limit)
• Meeting held at Public Safety Training Room, Police Station, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn

The City Council held a special meeting on September 16, 2024, convening into executive session to conduct individual interviews of applicants for vacancies on various boards, commissions, and committees. After reconvening into open session at 5:56 PM, no action was taken, and the meeting adjourned at 5:57 PM. No substantive decisions were made.

• Convened into executive session to interview board/commission applicants (unanimous)
• Reconvened into open session with no action taken

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending approval of two variance requests to reduce minimum street frontage requirements, plus preliminary plats and a tree preservation plan for the Oak Bend and Stone Creek Ranch subdivisions. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a citizens forum.

• Variance PV# 2024-01: reduce street frontage from 150 ft to 107.75–148.68 ft for 38 lots in Oak Bend Subdivision Phase I (55 lots total)
• Variance PV# 2024-02: reduce street frontage from 150 ft to 108 ft for 3 lots in Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2B
• Oak Bend Subdivision Phase I Tree Preservation Plan
• Oak Bend Subdivision Phase I Preliminary plat (55 lots)
• Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2B Preliminary plat (12 single-family lots)

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will review capital improvement projects, including waterline replacements and plant upgrades, and discuss impact fee updates and land use assumptions. They will also consider recommendations to City Council for the semi-annual report.

• Willow Wind / Red Bud Hill / Rolling Acres Trail waterline replacement
• Old Fredericksburg Road Waterline Replacement
• SAWS Emergency Interconnection
• Plant 3 Electrical Upgrades
• Tank Maintenance Program

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee met on September 5, 2024, but initially lacked a quorum. After a quorum was established at 9:10 AM, the committee approved the March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0). The committee reviewed several capital improvement projects, including waterline replacements, tank maintenance, and impact fee updates, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for applicants seeking positions on various city boards, commissions, and committees. The interviews will take place in executive session under Texas law for personnel matters. No other substantive action is scheduled.

• Closed session interviews for board, commission, and committee vacancies
• Citizens forum open for public comments (5-minute limit per speaker)

The City Council held a special meeting and convened into executive session to conduct individual interviews of applicants for vacancies on various boards, commissions, and committees. After reconvening into open session, no action was taken, and the meeting adjourned. The minutes record no substantive decisions.

• Convened into executive session for personnel interviews (unanimous)
• Reconvened into open session with no action taken

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of comprehensive amendments to the Unified Development Code, plus approve ordinances authorizing two bond issuances (Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates, and General Obligation Bonds). They will also consider extending two ordinance expiration dates, a work authorization for an impact fee update, and discuss pending litigation and real property in executive session.

• Public hearing and first reading of comprehensive UDC amendments
• Ordinance authorizing Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024
• Ordinance authorizing General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024
• Extend expiration dates of Ordinances 2024-10 and 2024-11 to January 31, 2025
• Work authorization with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update

The City Council approved the first reading of comprehensive amendments to the Unified Development Code (6-1), authorized the issuance of Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024, and General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024 (both 7-0), and approved a $69,282 work authorization with Freese and Nichols for a Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update (7-0). The council also extended the expiration dates of Ordinances 2024-10 (7-0) and 2024-11 (4-3) to January 31, 2025, and accepted a board application with an amendment to schedule an interview. No substantive decisions were made on the public hearing for UDC amendments, which was adjourned without action.

• Approved first reading of UDC comprehensive amendments (6-1)
• Authorized issuance of Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024 (7-0)
• Authorized issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024 (7-0)
• Extended Ordinance 2024-10 expiration to January 31, 2025 (7-0)
• Extended Ordinance 2024-11 expiration to January 31, 2025 (4-3)
• Approved $69,282 work authorization with Freese and Nichols for impact fee update (7-0)
• Accepted board application and scheduled interview (7-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will meet August 15 at 6:30 PM to vote on routine items including a solid-waste franchise agreement and an ordinance allowing no parking on Chartwell Lane during school hours. Council will also consider emergency traffic changes on Noble Lark Drive and Kalkallo Drive, adopt an emergency operations plan, and set the FY 2024–25 tax rate public hearing.

• Second reading and approval of franchise agreement with Frontier Texas Ventures I, LLC for solid waste collection and disposal services
• Second reading and approval of ordinance amending Chapter 1 to update Emergency Management Program
• Second reading and approval of ordinance removing vehicle stopping, standing, or parking on 28000 block of Chartwell Lane during school zone hours
• Possible confirmation of emergency ordinance reducing speed limits to 20 mph on Noble Lark Drive and Kalkallo Drive
• Possible confirmation of emergency ordinance adding stop signs at intersection of Noble Lark Drive and Kalkallo Drive

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing on proposed comprehensive amendments to the City's Unified Development Code, followed by a vote on whether to recommend approval. The agenda also includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes and a citizen comment period.

• Public hearing on proposed comprehensive amendments to the Unified Development Code
• Possible action recommending approval of the Unified Development Code amendments
• Approval of May 9, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes
• Citizens to be heard (5-minute limit per speaker)

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on proposed comprehensive amendments to the Unified Development Code, receiving testimony from five residents in opposition. After discussion, the Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the amendments to the City Council. The consent agenda, including approval of the May 9, 2024 minutes, was also approved 6-0.

• Approved consent agenda including May 9, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Unified Development Code amendments to City Council (7-0)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with several first-reading ordinances, including a solid waste franchise agreement with Frontier Texas Ventures, speed limit reductions on Kalkallo and Noble Lark Drives, and a stop sign addition. The council will also discuss the FY 2024-25 budget and compensation plan, and enter executive session for litigation and real property matters.

• First reading of ordinance authorizing franchise agreement with Frontier Texas Ventures I, LLC for solid waste collection
• First reading of ordinance reducing speed limit to 20 mph on Kalkallo Drive and Noble Lark Drive
• First reading of ordinance establishing stop signs at Noble Lark Drive and Kalkallo Drive intersection
• Resolution to consolidate 457(b) deferred compensation plans into Nationwide
• FY 2024-25 Municipal Development District Budget approval

The City Council approved the consent agenda, an interlocal agreement for a joint cyber liability insurance pool, and first readings of ordinances on emergency management, solid waste franchise, parking changes, speed limits, and stop signs. The council also directed staff to add City Planner and Project Manager positions to the FY 2024-25 budget during a workshop.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, 457(b) plan consolidation, and MDD budget (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Texas Municipal League for cyber liability insurance pool (4-0)
• Approved first reading of emergency management ordinance amendment (4-0)
• Approved first reading of solid waste franchise agreement with Frontier Texas Ventures (4-0)
• Approved first reading to remove parking restrictions on Chartwell Lane during school hours (4-0)
• Approved first reading to reduce speed limit to 20 mph on Kalkallo and Noble Lark Drives (4-0)
• Approved first reading to install stop signs at Noble Lark and Kalkallo intersection (4-0)
• Directed staff to include City Planner and Project Manager positions in FY 2024-25 budget

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, including establishing a Transportation Safety Advisory Committee and approving an interlocal agreement with San Antonio for health authority designation. They will also consider a work authorization for the Dietz Elkhorn (East) Reconstruction Project and a first reading of an ordinance to close the Noble Lark Drive and Dietz Elkhorn Road intersection. The meeting includes a budget workshop for FY 2024-25 and executive session discussions on litigation and real property.

• Second reading of ordinance establishing Transportation Safety Advisory Committee
• Resolution adopting Transportation Safety Advisory Committee Rules of Procedure
• Resolution authorizing interlocal agreement with City of San Antonio for Health Authority
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Patti Engineering for Water Well Electrical Improvements
• First reading of ordinance closing intersection of Noble Lark Drive and Dietz Elkhorn Road

The City Council voted 7-0 to approve a $299,481 engineering contract for the Dietz Elkhorn (East) Reconstruction Project. The council also voted 6-1 to indefinitely postpone the first reading of an ordinance to close the Noble Lark Drive and Dietz Elkhorn Road intersection, after hearing resident opposition. The consent agenda was approved 7-0, including the creation of a Transportation Safety Advisory Committee and other routine items.

• Approved $299,481 engineering contract for Dietz Elkhorn (East) Reconstruction (7-0)
• Postponed indefinitely the ordinance to close Noble Lark Drive and Dietz Elkhorn Road (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Transportation Safety Advisory Committee ordinance and rules (7-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with San Antonio for Health Authority designation (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Patti Engineering for Water Well Electrical Improvements (7-0)

Municipal Development District Board of Directors

The Municipal Development District Board will meet to consider approval of the FY 2024-25 budget. The meeting also includes a status update on the Fair Oaks Ranch Community Center project and a quarterly financial report.

• Approval of the FY 2024-25 MDD Budget
• Fair Oaks Ranch Community Center project status update
• Quarterly Financial and Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2024
• Discussion on MDD policies, rules, procedures, and committees
• Marketing and Project Opportunities Subcommittee Report

The Municipal Development District Board approved the FY 2024-25 budget as presented, with a unanimous 6-0 vote. The board also approved the April 10, 2024 meeting minutes by consensus. Residents spoke both for and against funding a proposed community center, but no action was taken on that item. Several MDD policies and documents were assigned to board members for future review.

• Approved FY 2024-25 MDD Budget (6-0)
• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes by consensus

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution to publish notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation, a zoning change for Oak Bend Estates, and an interlocal agreement with Boerne ISD for a School Resource Officer. The agenda also includes a budget workshop and a road closure discussion. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation and real property matters.

• Second reading of ordinance changing land use and zoning from Rural Residential to Neighborhood Residential for 149 acres at Oak Bend Estates (north of Ralph Fair Road and Honeycomb Rock)
• Resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation
• Resolution authorizing interlocal agreement with Boerne ISD for School Resource Officer Program
• Ordinance establishing a Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (first reading)
• Budget amendment to fund $10,000 for Oak Wilt Program

The City Council approved the consent agenda (5-0), including land use and zoning changes for Oak Bend Estates, a $10,000 Oak Wilt Program budget amendment, and a sealcoating agreement. They also approved resolutions to publish notice of intent for Certificates of Obligation, support Unified Development Code amendments, and authorize a three-year School Resource Officer agreement with Boerne ISD (all 6-0). The first reading of an ordinance establishing a Transportation Safety Advisory Committee passed 6-0. No substantive decisions were made on the Noble Lark road closure; staff was directed to bring back an agenda item for a future meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including Oak Bend Estates land use and zoning changes (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 budget amendment for Oak Wilt Program (5-0)
• Approved resolution to publish notice of intent for Certificates of Obligation (6-0)
• Approved resolution supporting UDC and Mixed Use Village District amendments (6-0)
• Approved three-year SRO agreement with Boerne ISD for two officer positions (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance establishing Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (6-0)
• Directed staff to bring back Noble Lark road closure item at future meeting

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances to change the land use classification and zoning for about 149 acres at Oak Bend Estates, northwest of Ralph Fair Road and Honeycomb Rock, from Rural Residential to Neighborhood Residential. The council will also consider a $10,000 budget amendment for the Oak Wilt Program, approve stop sign ordinances, and discuss fire/EMS standards and department budgets. Executive session items include pending litigation and real property discussions.

• Public hearing and first reading to amend Comprehensive Plan (CPA 2024-01) for 149 acres at Oak Bend Estates from RR to NR
• Public hearing and first reading to rezone 149 acres (ZC 2024-01) from RR to NR, applicant Sitterle Homes
• Second reading of ordinance establishing stop signs with penalties $25-$500
• First reading of ordinance amending FY 2023-24 budget to fund $10,000 for Oak Wilt Program
• Resolution authorizing City Manager to sign Participation Agreement with Alamo Regional Security Operations Center

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Fair Oaks Ranch City Council, primarily serving as a budget workshop for fiscal year 2024-25, focusing on the strategic action plan. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, and a citizens forum, but the main purpose is the budget discussion led by the City Manager.

• FY 2024-25 Budget Workshop - Strategic Action Plan

The City Council held a special meeting for a budget workshop focused on the FY 2024-25 Strategic Action Plan. Department heads reviewed their portions of the plan and answered council questions. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Held FY 2024-25 budget workshop on Strategic Action Plan (no vote)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, several discussion items, and a workshop. Key actions include approving contracts for micro-surfacing and asphalt rejuvenator, considering a drainage improvement project, and discussing a five-year financial plan and compensation plan. The council will also enter executive session to discuss litigation and real property.

• Resolution authorizing agreement with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for micro-surfacing
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Pavement Restoration, Inc. for asphalt rejuvenator
• Resolution authorizing agreement with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC for Tivoli Way Drainage Improvements Project
• Ordinance establishing stop signs at various intersections and codifying stop/yield signs in Chapter 12
• Resolution for design services of a Gateway Feature and grant application to Municipal Development District

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a special meeting to canvass and declare the results of two elections: a bond election and a sales and use tax special election held on May 4, 2024. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Certify results of bond election held May 4, 2024
• Certify results of sales and use tax special election held May 4, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning application (ZC 2024-01) for about 149 acres at Oak Bend Estates, northwest of Ralph Fair Road and Honeycomb Rock. The proposal would change the land use and zoning from Rural Residential (RR) to Neighborhood Residential (NR), submitted by Sitterle Homes on behalf of owner Oak Bend Forest, L.C. The commission will also review proposed Unified Development Code amendments and approve the April 11, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan amendment to change land use from RR to NR for ~149 acres at Oak Bend Estates
• Public hearing on rezoning application ZC 2024-01 by Sitterle Homes for Oak Bend Forest, L.C. (RR to NR, 149 acres)
• Consideration and possible recommendation on the Comprehensive Plan amendment (Application No. 2024-01)
• Consideration and possible recommendation on rezoning ZC No. 2024-01
• City Council review of proposed Unified Development Code amendments

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will meet to recognize Municipal Clerks Week and Police Week, approve routine minutes, and discuss two key items: a resolution to establish a Tree Mitigation Fund and Oak Wilt Program, and an ordinance amendment removing real property ownership requirements. The meeting also includes a workshop on traffic safety and a quarterly financial report.

• Establish Tree Mitigation Fund and Oak Wilt Program
• First reading of ordinance amending Ordinance 2018-03 to remove real property ownership requirement
• Quarterly Financial and Investment Report for Q1 2024
• Closed session for legal advice on groundwater rights and pending litigation
• Closed session to discuss real property for water/wastewater system improvements

The City Council approved a resolution establishing a Tree Mitigation Fund and creating an Oak Wilt Program. They also approved the first reading of an ordinance removing the real property ownership requirement for Planning and Zoning Commission members. The council agreed to create a Traffic Safety Committee, with an ordinance to be brought at a future meeting. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved resolution establishing Tree Mitigation Fund and Oak Wilt Program (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance removing real property ownership requirement for Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 18, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Agreed to create Traffic Safety Committee (discussion, no formal vote)

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will meet to approve routine items, discuss canceling the July 4 meeting, and vote on purchasing a Ford F-250 truck. They will also consider a resolution for the Community Center Design and hear updates on the budget calendar and zoning district.

• Approval of purchase order with Chastang Ford for one Ford F-250 truck
• Consideration to cancel the July 4, 2024 City Council meeting
• Possible action approving resolution for Community Center Design selection
• Mixed-Use Village Zoning District - Residential Component discussion
• Request for Proposals for Municipal Solid Waste Collection, Disposal and Recycling Service

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to proceed with the 'Gable Roof' design for the new community center, despite resident concerns about noise, safety, and parking. The council also canceled the July 4, 2024 meeting and approved the consent agenda, which included purchasing a Ford F-250. Workshops were held on the budget calendar, mixed-use village zoning, and solid waste services, with directives to staff.

• Approved resolution to proceed with Gable Roof community center design (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Ford F-250 purchase (6-0)
• Canceled July 4, 2024 City Council meeting (6-0)

Bond Advisory Committee

The Fair Oaks Ranch Bond Advisory Committee meets to discuss routine approvals, recap a prior meeting, and review updated funding schedules and water projects. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of January 3 and April 3 meeting minutes
• Recap of April 3 meeting by Director of Finance
• Updated Funding Schedule presented by Director of Finance
• Introduction of Water Projects by Director of Public Works

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop to prioritize remaining policy amendments to the Unified Development Code. They will also receive a report on a City Council amendment to the ordinance establishing the P&Z and the 2024 Rules of Procedure. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and a public comment period.

• Workshop on prioritizing Unified Development Code policy amendments
• Report on City Council amendment to Ordinance 2018-03 and Resolution 2024-15
• Approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will meet to approve routine minutes and absences, vote on a fuel delivery contract with IWC Oil & Refinery, LLC, and adopt a Municipal Court confidentiality policy. They will also discuss solid waste franchise agreements, tree mitigation policies, and zoning code amendments in workshop sessions.

• Approval of fuel delivery agreement with IWC Oil & Refinery, LLC
• Adoption of Municipal Court Confidentiality Policy & Agreement
• Workshop on Solid Waste Franchise Agreement
• Workshop on Tree Mitigation Fund Policy and Oak Wilt Program
• Workshop on Unified Development Code Policy Amendments

Municipal Development District Board of Directors

The Municipal Development District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly approve a funding application from the Leon Springs Fire Department. The agenda includes only this action item, along with routine opening procedures and a public comment period.

• Consideration and possible action to approve an MDD Funding Application from Leon Springs Fire Department

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

The Fair Oaks Ranch Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) meets to review capital improvement projects, including wastewater treatment plant upgrades and waterline replacements. The committee also discusses land use assumptions and impact fee studies, with no formal decisions scheduled.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Handling Improvements
• Willow Wind / Red Bud Hill / Rolling Acres Trail waterline replacement
• Water Plant 5 Ground Storage Tank project
• Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Phase 1 Expansion
• Land Use Assumptions (LUA) Update with interactive map

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will meet to consider first amendments to four 2008 water supply agreements with local entities, amend planning and zoning rules, and discuss infrastructure projects like Dietz Elkhorn road reconstruction. The meeting also includes routine approvals, a cybersecurity grant application, and a financial audit acceptance.

• First Amendment to 2008 Water Supply Agreement with First Baptist Church
• First Amendment to 2008 Water Supply Agreement with Cibolo Creek Community Church, Inc.
• First Amendment to 2008 Water Supply Agreement with Ralph Fair, LLC
• First Amendment to 2008 Water Supply Agreement with Oak Bend Forest, L.C.
• First Amendment to 2008 Water Supply Agreement with Green Land Ventures

The City Council approved five First Amendments to the 2008 Water Supply Agreement with First Baptist Church, Cibolo Creek Community Church, Ralph Fair LLC, Oak Bend Forest, and Green Land Ventures, all by 5-0 votes. They also approved amendments to the Planning and Zoning Rules of Procedure, a cybersecurity grant application, and accepted the FY 2022-23 audit. The council expressed unanimous preference for option #1 in the Dietz Elkhorn (East) reconstruction workshop, but no formal action was taken on that item.

• Approved First Amendment to water agreement with First Baptist Church (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to water agreement with Cibolo Creek Community Church (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to water agreement with Ralph Fair, LLC (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to water agreement with Oak Bend Forest, L.C. (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to water agreement with Green Land Ventures (5-0)
• Approved resolution amending P&Z Rules of Procedure (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing cybersecurity grant application (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2022-23 audit as presented by ABIP, PC (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss proposed Unified Development Code amendments covering subdivision design, infrastructure, drive-throughs, parking lots, building standards, and landscaping. They will also discuss the mixed-use village residential component and prioritize remaining UDC policy amendments. The commission may also consider a change to its rules of procedure.

• Workshop on UDC amendments: subdivision design, infrastructure, drive-through, parking lots, building standards, landscaping
• Discussion of Mixed Use Village Residential Component
• Prioritizing remaining UDC policy amendments and updated advancement plan
• Possible action on change to P&Z Rules of Procedure
• Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider approving resolutions to purchase emergency generators for Water Plant 4 and Fire Station #3 from Holt Cat, and to declare unopposed candidates elected, canceling the May 4, 2024 General Election. They will also discuss updating an interlocal agreement for the Failure to Appear program, and hold workshops on the 4th of July celebration, landscape watering policy, and a roadway general obligation bond. The meeting includes several executive session items on legal matters and real property.

• Resolution to purchase emergency generator for Water Plant 4 from Holt Cat
• Resolution to purchase emergency generator for Fire Station #3 from Holt Cat
• Resolution to declare unopposed candidates elected and cancel May 4, 2024 General Election
• Update to Interlocal Cooperation Contract for Failure to Appear (FTA) Program with Texas DPS
• Workshop on Roadway General Obligation Bond

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a possible quorum meeting at a Town Hall to discuss the Community Center and City Gateway Feature. No official action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion and public input only.

• Town Hall meeting on Community Center and City Gateway Feature
• No action to be taken by City Council
• Meeting at Spring Creek United Methodist Church, 9200 Dietz Elkhorn

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will decide whether to call a May 4, 2024 general election for mayor and councilmember, approve a joint election agreement with Kendall County, and schedule a special election to renew the local sales tax for municipal street maintenance. The council will also consider a bond election ordinance.

• May 4, 2024 general election for mayor and Council Member Place 1
• Joint Election Agreement with Kendall County for May 4 election
• First reading of ordinance to renew local sales and use tax for municipal streets
• Consideration of bond election ordinance
• Meeting held at Public Safety Training Room, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn, Fair Oaks Ranch

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 18, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the Public Safety Training Room. The agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes and resolutions, as well as key decisions like adopting a body-worn camera policy for the police department and authorizing equipment purchases. The meeting also features recognitions for employees and updates from committees.

• Approval of body-worn camera policy for Fair Oaks Ranch Police Department
• Purchase of trailer-mounted boom lift from Briggs Equipment
• Purchase of fog seal equipment from SealMaster Houston
• Second reading of ordinance amending Unified Development Code
• Bond Advisory Committee report and recommendations

City Council

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider approving a body-worn camera policy for the police department, as required by state law, and will also consider appointing a council member to two committees. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, a UDC ordinance amendment, fund balance allocations, and equipment purchases. The council will also receive a report from the Bond Advisory Committee and updates on the Gateway Committee and UDC policy amendments. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, real property, and personnel matters.

• Resolution to adopt body-worn camera policy for police (item 15)
• Ordinance amending Unified Development Code for statutory/regulatory changes (item 11)
• Resolution allocating FY 2022-23 General Fund balances and carryover encumbrances (item 12)
• Purchase order with Briggs Equipment for trailer-mounted boom lift (item 13)
• Purchase order with SealMaster Houston for fog seal equipment (item 14)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop to review proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code covering subdivision design, infrastructure, and drive-through regulations. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a public comment period. No final decisions are scheduled; the workshop is for discussion only.

• Workshop: Review of Unified Development Code Amendments related to Subdivision Design, Infrastructure, and Drive Through
• Approval of December 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be heard (public comment, 5-minute limit)

Municipal Development District Board of Directors

The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board will hold its quarterly meeting, primarily reviewing financial reports and considering several action items. Key items include approving the FY2023 audit report, a small-dollar/small-project program, a marketing subcommittee, and an application from the Leon Springs Fire Department. The agenda also includes routine consent items and updates on the civic center and bond advisory committee.

• Approval of MDD Audit Report for fiscal year ended September 30, 2023
• Consideration of Small Dollar/Small Project program for the MDD
• Consideration of Marketing & Project Opportunities Subcommittee
• Application from the Leon Springs Fire Department
• Quarterly Financial & Investment Report - Q1 FY2024