Garden Ridge public meetings in 2021

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of the Master Development Plan for the WMMT Ventures Phase 1 project, a 14.0836-acre tract on FM 2252 at Arrowood Place. The Commission also approved the November 9, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed the draft zoning ordinance and Ordinance No. 210 amendments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of WMMT Ventures Phase 1 Master Development Plan (5-0)
• Approved November 9, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Discussed draft zoning ordinance and Master Land Use Plan; no action taken
• Discussed Ordinance No. 210 amendments; no action taken

City Council

The City Council unanimously denied all four requested variances for the proposed QuikTrip development at FM 3009 and FM 2252, including impervious cover, aquifer protection, and sign regulations, and also denied the Master Development Plan. The council approved a rezoning of a 1.40-acre tract at 19204 FM 2252 from Residence-Agriculture to Neighborhood Service. A water leak adjustment credit of $892.84 for 21926 Park View Drive was approved. The council approved a new water rate structure (Case C) with a $2.50 base rate increase for 3/4-inch meters and tier restructuring.

• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, financial statement, records destruction, and tax levy certification (5-0).
• Approved rezoning of 1.40 acres at 19204 FM 2252 from RA to B-1 (5-0).
• Denied QuikTrip variance for impervious cover (5-0).
• Denied QuikTrip variance for aquifer protection (4-1, Arvidson opposed).
• Denied QuikTrip variance for business advertising signs (5-0).
• Denied QuikTrip variance for master pylon signs (4-1, Arvidson opposed).
• Denied QuikTrip Master Development Plan (5-0).
• Approved water leak adjustment credit of $892.84 for 21926 Park View Drive (5-0).

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve a 2.83 acre-feet Transferable Edwards Aquifer Water Rights requirement for the proposed QuikTrip development. It also recommended a $892.84 water leak adjustment credit for 21926 Park View Dr. and approved scheduling regular meetings on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. The October 26, 2021 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved October 26, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended $892.84 leak adjustment credit for 21926 Park View Dr. (5-0)
• Recommended 2.83 acre-feet Transferable Edwards Aquifer Water Rights for QuikTrip (5-0)
• Scheduled monthly meetings on 3rd Tuesday (5-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council approved the preliminary plat for the Pensionmark Office Center, located near the intersection of Nacogdoches Road and Nacogdoches Loop, and accepted the resignation of Planning and Zoning Commissioner Art Porter. The council also approved hiring bond counsel on a contingency fee basis, adopted updated board and commission policies, and tabled action on the water rate structure for additional citizen input. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved preliminary plat for Pensionmark Office Center (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Art Porter from Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 486-112021 authorizing hiring of bond counsel on contingency fee basis (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 210-112021 adopting board and commission policies and procedures (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Texas Opioid Settlement Agreements and Comal Appraisal District board votes (4-0)
• Tabled water rate structure increase until next month for citizen input

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously recommended to City Council a water rate increase to option 'Case C', which includes a $2.50 base rate increase and restructuring tiers by dropping each by 5,000 gallons, with tier 1 being 1–10,000 gallons. The Commission also unanimously recommended a leak adjustment credit of $892.84 for 21926 Park View Dr. and rescheduled the November and December meetings to November 16 and December 21, 2021. All votes were 4-0.

• Recommended water rate increase to Case C (4-0)
• Recommended leak adjustment credit of $892.84 for 21926 Park View Dr. (4-0)
• Rescheduled November 23 and December 28 meetings to November 16 and December 21 (4-0)
• Approved September 28, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the preliminary plat for the Pensionmark Office Center, located about 440 feet southwest of Nacogdoches Road and Nacogdoches Loop. The commission also unanimously recommended that City Council waive termination for Commissioner Porter due to his three consecutive absences, as allowed under Ordinance No. 210-022018. Minutes from the September 9 and September 14 meetings were approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussions or updates.

• Approved minutes for September 9 and September 14, 2021 meetings (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat for Pensionmark Office Center (6-0)
• Recommended City Council waive termination for Commissioner Porter (6-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including minutes, financial statements, and resolutions designating the official newspaper and nominating a candidate for the Comal Appraisal District Board. They also approved a resolution designating the city as a 'Purple Heart City', authorized a loan agreement from the State Infrastructure Bank, and approved salary uniformity for Finance/HR, Public Works Director, and Librarian positions. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda items a-d (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 482-102021 designating Garden Ridge as a 'Purple Heart City' (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 483-102021 authorizing State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement (5-0)
• Approved salary uniformity for Finance/HR, Public Works Director, and Librarian (5-0)

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its August 24 and September 3 meetings. It also unanimously reappointed James Mueller as Chair and Keven Harshbarger as Vice-Chair for one-year terms starting October 2021. The commission received updates on utility activities and discussed future agenda items, including water rates and transferable water rights.

• Approved minutes for August 24 and September 3 meetings (4-0)
• Reappointed James Mueller as Chair for one-year term (4-0)
• Reappointed Keven Harshbarger as Vice-Chair for one-year term (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the August 10, 2021 minutes and appointed Commissioner Diaz as Chair and Commissioner Jacaman as Vice-Chair for one-year terms starting October 2021. The Commission held a public hearing on the Draft Zoning Ordinance, receiving comments from 12 citizens and 3 written submissions, but made no recommendations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 10, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Diaz as Chair for one-year term (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Jacaman as Vice-Chair for one-year term (4-0)
• Held public hearing on Draft Zoning Ordinance; no action taken

Quarry Commission

The Quarry Commission unanimously approved the July 12, 2021 meeting minutes. It appointed Commissioner Jerry Barucky as Chair and Commissioner Armando Diaz as Vice-Chair for one-year terms effective October 2021, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The commission also discussed July and August blast monitoring data, with no blasts exceeding Ordinance No. 34 limits, and agreed by consensus to publish blasting educational materials on the city's website.

• Approved July 12, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Barucky as Chair for one-year term effective October 2021 (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Diaz as Vice-Chair for one-year term effective October 2021 (5-0)
• Agreed by consensus to publish Blasting Educational Materials on city website

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a special meeting to review the Draft Zoning Ordinance Presentation and discussed the upcoming public hearing scheduled for September 14, 2021. No formal decisions were made; the commission only received information and thanked Councilmember Jesse Valdez for his work. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Reviewed Draft Zoning Ordinance Presentation (no action)
• Discussed public hearing for zoning amendments scheduled for Sept 14, 2021
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission met in special session and immediately entered executive session under Texas Government Code 551.089 to tour and receive information on security devices and measures at critical water well sites. After reconvening in open session, no public comment was heard and the commission voted unanimously to adjourn. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adjourned the special meeting by unanimous 5-0 vote after executive session

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the 2021 tax rate of $0.305149 per $100 valuation, comprising a $0.219497 maintenance and operations rate and a $0.085652 debt service rate, after a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved the Master Development Plan for Pensionmark Office Center, appointed Roy Leatherberry to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and reappointed several commissioners to various boards. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted 2021 tax rate of $0.305149 (5-0)
• Approved Master Development Plan for Pensionmark Office Center (5-0)
• Appointed Roy Leatherberry to Planning and Zoning Commission Place 6 (5-0)
• Reappointed P&Z Commissioners Dr. Miller, Hill, and Deaver (5-0)
• Reappointed Water Commissioners Mueller, Harshbarger, and Dr. Carmichael (5-0)
• Reappointed Wildlife Commissioners Krawczynski, Sullivan, and Lemmers (5-0)
• Approved $1,600.07 water leak credit for 19023 Seminole Pass (5-0)
• Authorized negotiation with Davenport High School for water tower mascot (5-0)

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously recommended a $1,600.07 water leak adjustment credit for 19023 Seminole Pass and recommended reappointing Chair Mueller, Vice-Chair Harshbarger, and Commissioner Dr. Carmichael to new terms expiring September 30, 2023. The commission also approved the July 27, 2021 meeting minutes and received updates on utility activities and the FY 2022 budget.

• Approved July 27, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended $1,600.07 leak adjustment credit for 19023 Seminole Pass (4-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Mueller, Harshbarger, and Carmichael to terms expiring September 30, 2023 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council unanimously adopted the FY2022 budgets for the General Fund, Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund, Interest and Sinking Fund, and Capital Improvements Fund. The council also ratified a property tax increase of $58,643.00 as reflected in the 2022 budget. All votes were 4-0.

• Adopted FY2022 General Fund Budget (Resolution 476-082021) (4-0)
• Adopted FY2022 Water Company O&M Fund Budget (Resolution 477-082021) (4-0)
• Adopted FY2022 Interest and Sinking Fund Budget (Resolution 478-082021) (4-0)
• Adopted FY2022 Capital Improvements Fund Budget (Resolution 479-082021) (4-0)
• Ratified property tax increase of $58,643.00 (4-0)

Wildlife Management Advisory Commission

The Wildlife Management Advisory Commission voted to recommend reappointing Commissioners Krawezynski, Lemmers, and Sullivan to another term expiring September 30, 2023. They also approved the June 21, 2021 meeting minutes and agreed by consensus to purchase wildflower seeds for the Butterfly Meadow at Paul Davis Park. The meeting included an education session on urban deer management by a Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist.

• Approved June 21, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Krawezynski, Lemmers, and Sullivan to terms expiring Sept 30, 2023 (3-0)
• Agreed by consensus to purchase wildflower seeds for Butterfly Meadow at Paul Davis Park

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended City Council approve the Master Development Plan for Pensionmark Office Center, located near Nacogdoches Road and Nacogdoches Loop. It also recommended Roy Leatherberry for the Place 6 vacancy and reappointing three commissioners. The Commission directed staff to publish the Draft Zoning Ordinance and schedule a public hearing for September 14, 2021.

• Recommended approval of Pensionmark Office Center Master Development Plan (consensus)
• Recommended Roy Leatherberry for Place 6 vacancy (3-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Dr. Miller, Hill, and Deaver (3-0)
• Directed staff to publish Draft Zoning Ordinance and notice public hearing (consensus)
• Approved July 13, 2021 minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council unanimously proposed a tax rate of $0.305149 for the 2021 tax year, with a public hearing and adoption scheduled for September 1, 2021. The council also approved a partial exemption permit for blasting at Hanson Quarry, set its annual fee, reappointed three Quarry Commission members, and appointed Brenda Reynolds to the Water Commission. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Proposed 2021 tax rate of $0.305149 (5-0)
• Approved Buckley Powder Co. partial exemption permit for blasting at Hanson Quarry, Oct 2021–Sep 2022 (5-0)
• Set annual partial exemption permit fee at $28,529.31 (5-0)
• Reappointed Commissioner Diaz to Quarry Commission, term expiring Sep 2023 (5-0)
• Reappointed Commissioners Mudge and Shands to Quarry Commission, terms expiring Sep 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Brenda Reynolds to Water Commission Place 1 vacancy, term expiring Sep 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 30 financial statement and July meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council held a special meeting to review the proposed FY2022 budgets for the General Fund, Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund, Interest and Sinking Fund, and Capital Improvements Fund. The council voted unanimously to file the proposed budgets with the City Secretary as presented. The meeting was delayed due to lack of quorum until 4:24 p.m. when Councilmember Arvidson arrived.

• Filed proposed FY2022 budgets with City Secretary (4-0)

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously recommended Brenda Reynolds to City Council for the Place 1 vacancy, with a term expiring September 30, 2022. The Commission also approved the June 22, 2021 meeting minutes and tabled a water leak adjustment appeal for 19023 Seminole Pass to the next agenda.

• Approved June 22, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Brenda Reynolds for Water Commission Place 1 vacancy (4-0)
• Tabled water leak adjustment appeal for 19023 Seminole Pass to next agenda

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission approved the June 8, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. They discussed updates on the QuikTrip neighborhood meeting, FM 2252 sewer project and TxDOT expansion, and reviewed the Draft Zoning Ordinance presentation, providing feedback. No formal decisions were made on these items, and the Master Land Use Plan was kept on the agenda for future discussion.

• Approved the June 8, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes (4-0).
• Discussed updates on QuikTrip neighborhood meeting, FM 2252 sewer project, and TxDOT expansion.
• Reviewed the Draft Zoning Ordinance presentation and provided feedback to Councilmember Valdez and staff.
• Kept the Master Land Use Plan on the agenda for future discussion.
• Scheduled next regular meeting for August 10, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.

General

The Quarry Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve a Partial Exemption Permit for Buckley Powder Co. to conduct blasting at Hanson Quarry from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. They also unanimously recommended reappointing Commissioner Diaz for a two-year term and granting a variance to allow Commissioners Shands and Mudge to serve additional terms. The commission approved the March 18, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed monthly blast analysis reports, which showed no blasts exceeded Ordinance No. 34 limits.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Buckley Powder Co. Partial Exemption Permit for blasting (5-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Commissioner Diaz for term expiring September 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Recommended variance to term limits for Commissioners Shands and Mudge (5-0)
• Discussed moving roving monitor to Midla Residence
• No candidates interviewed for Place 1 vacancy

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included approving the June 2, 2021 meeting minutes, financial statements, and several routine items. The Council also unanimously appointed Jesse Deaver to the Planning and Zoning Commission Place 5 vacancy, accepted the resignation of Water Commissioner Beaird, and approved the Application for Water and Wastewater Utility Service. Additionally, the Council approved amendments to the Personnel Policy Manual and rescinded a waiver that exempted commissioners from attending two City Council meetings per year.

• Approved consent agenda items a) through i) unanimously, including minutes, financial statements, and routine authorizations.
• Appointed Jesse Deaver to the Planning and Zoning Commission Place 5 vacancy, term expiring September 30, 2021.
• Accepted the resignation of Water Commissioner Beaird.
• Approved the Application for Water and Wastewater Utility Service as presented.
• Approved amendments to the City of Garden Ridge Personnel Policy Manual as presented.
• Rescinded the waiver of the commissioner meeting attendance requirement and encouraged commissioners to attend one meeting in 2021.

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council accept the resignation of Commissioner Angus Beaird. The Commission also approved the minutes from the May 25, 2021 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; other items were discussions or updates only.

• Approved minutes of May 25, 2021 Water Commission Regular Meeting (4-0)
• Recommended to City Council to accept resignation of Commissioner Beaird (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend Jesse Deaver for appointment to the Place 5 vacancy, with a term expiring September 30, 2021. They also unanimously recommended waiving Commissioner Dauer's automatic termination due to absences, allowing a fifth absence in 12 months. The commission approved the May 11, 2021 minutes and discussed updates on the FM 2252 sewer project, Master Land Use Plan, and Draft Zoning Ordinance, agreeing to prepare a presentation for the next meeting.

• Recommended Jesse Deaver for Place 5 vacancy (4-0)
• Recommended waiver of automatic termination for Commissioner Dauer's fifth absence (4-0)
• Approved May 11, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Agreed by consensus to create Draft Zoning Ordinance presentation for next meeting

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council unanimously approved consent agenda items, including minutes and a lease agreement, and several resolutions: a State Infrastructure Bank application, FY 2021 General Fund and Water Fund budget amendments (excluding a stipend line item), and an 8% salary increase for three department heads. Council also approved a $994 water leak credit, appointed Todd Hill to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and elected Councilmember Swint as Mayor Pro-Tem. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including lease renewal at $1,265/month (5-0)
• Appointed Todd Hill to Planning and Zoning Commission Place 4 (5-0)
• Designated Mayor Pro-Tem McCaw as Ex-officio of Quarry Commission (5-0)
• Approved $994 water leak credit for 19204 FM 2252 (5-0)
• Elected Councilmember Swint as Mayor Pro-Tem for one year (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 473-062021 for State Infrastructure Bank application (5-0)
• Approved 8% salary increase for Librarian, Public Works Director, Utility Manager (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021 General Fund and Water Fund Budget Amendments #1, excluding stipend line item (5-0)

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve a $994 leak adjustment credit for Covenant Baptist Church at 19204 FM 2252 for the February 22–March 23, 2021 billing period. The Commission also approved the April 27, 2021 meeting minutes and received reports on the FM 2252 Wastewater Project and winter weather financial impact. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 27, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended $994 leak adjustment credit for 19204 FM 2252 to City Council (5-0)
• Received Water Manager Monthly Activity Report
• Discussed FM 2252 Wastewater Project presentation
• Discussed winter weather emergency financial impact
• Commissioner Stone volunteered for Contingency Plans/Failure Modes Project
• Commissioner Beaird requested AMI system education information
• No recommendations on Ordinance No. 210-022018 at this time

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the April 13, 2021 minutes and recommended Todd Hill to City Council for the Place 4 vacancy, with term expiring September 30, 2021. The Commission also discussed the Draft Zoning Ordinance, FM 2252 Sewer Project, and Master Land Use Plan, but took no other formal action.

• Approved April 13, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Todd Hill for Place 4 vacancy (4-0)

General

The Garden Ridge City Council canvassed the May 1, 2021, General Election results and declared Robb Erickson as Mayor, Lisa Swint as Councilmember Place Two, and Jesse Valdez as Councilmember Place Three. Certificates of election were issued, and Erickson and Valdez were sworn in; Swint will be sworn in later. The council voted unanimously (4-0) on the canvass.

• Approved canvass of May 1, 2021 election results (4-0)
• Declared Robb Erickson elected Mayor (55.81% of votes)
• Declared Lisa Swint elected Councilmember Place Two (59.29% of votes)
• Declared Jesse Valdez elected Councilmember Place Three (unopposed)
• Issued certificates of election and administered oaths to Erickson and Valdez

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial statements, record destruction, and appointment of Ryan Henry LLC as Municipal Court prosecutor. It also accepted a Planning and Zoning Commission resignation, approved a $1,839.72 water leak credit for 8289 Eskimo Forest, and approved making the Accounting/Administrative Assistant position full-time. No action was taken on COVID-19 matters, and two council projects were tabled for more information.

• Approved consent agenda items a-d (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Heier from Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved $1,839.72 water leak credit for 8289 Eskimo Forest (5-0)
• Approved full-time status for Accounting/Administrative Assistant position (5-0)
• Supported Parks Committee moving forward with 4th of July Event (consensus)
• Tabled Animal Foster Program and Comal ISD Events items
• Cancelled Executive Session; no action on real property items

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission will review the monthly water manager's report regarding pumping usage and infrastructure maintenance. The meeting includes discussions on the financial impact of a winter weather emergency and potential recommendations for a leak adjustment policy.

• Recommendation regarding Leak Adjustment Policy
• Review of Winter Weather Emergency financial impact
• Water Manager Monthly Activity Report
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 210-022018 application to Commission members

The Garden Ridge Water Commission held a regular meeting on April 27, 2021, with a quorum present. The only formal action taken was unanimous approval of the March 23, 2021 meeting minutes. The commission also discussed the water manager's monthly report, the financial impact of the winter weather emergency, and added several projects to its activities list, including a contingency plan and maintenance schedule.

• Approved March 23, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Added Contingency Plan/Failure modes to projects list
• Added Maintenance and Inspection Schedule to projects list (Commissioners Haltaman and Stone)
• Added Water Rate Deep Dive to projects list (Vice-Chair Harshbarger and Commissioner Stone)
• Added Provide Budget Input to projects list (Vice-Chair Harshbarger)
• Added Develop Education Plan to projects list (Commissioners Beaird and Dr. Carmichael)

General

The Garden Ridge City Council approved the City of Garden Ridge Salary Uniformity and Step Pay Plan as presented, with the exception of an 8% increase for the Chief of Police and City Secretary base salaries. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved Salary Uniformity and Step Pay Plan, excluding 8% raises for Chief of Police and City Secretary (5-0)

Wildlife Management Advisory Commission

The Wildlife Management Advisory Commission approved the minutes from its March 15, 2021 meeting. The commission discussed wildlife reports from Police and Animal Services, received updates from the April City Council meeting, and heard about the Dark Sky initiative and a waiver for the two-meeting attendance requirement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 15, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council accept Commissioner Heier's resignation. The Commission also approved the March 9, 2021 minutes and discussed updates on the FM 2252 Sewer Project, Master Land Use Plan, and Draft Zoning Ordinance, but took no other formal action.

• Approved March 9, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended City Council accept Commissioner Heier's resignation (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a rezoning request by Shawn Willis on behalf of WMMT Ventures, LLC, changing a 14.0836-acre tract on FM 2252 from Residence-Agriculture (RA) to Neighborhood Service (B-1) District. The council also approved the transfer of a Specific Use Permit for a storage facility at 19834 FM 2252 to MHC 113 (San Antonio TX) LLC, including the continuance of nonconforming impervious cover. Additionally, the council approved water leak adjustments of $847.08 for 21032 Cedar Branch and $546.80 for 9413 Blazing Star Trail, and appointed Angus Beaird and Don Stone to the Water Commission.

• Approved rezoning of 14.0836 acres on FM 2252 from RA to B-1 (5-0).
• Approved transfer of Specific Use Permit for CF&M Storage LLC to MHC 113 (San Antonio TX) LLC, including continuance of nonconforming impervious cover (5-0).
• Approved water leak adjustment credit of $847.08 for 21032 Cedar Branch (5-0).
• Approved water leak adjustment credit of $546.80 for 9413 Blazing Star Trail (5-0).
• Appointed Angus Beaird to Water Commission Place 1 (term expiring 9/30/2022) (5-0).
• Appointed Don Stone to Water Commission Place 3 (term expiring 9/30/2022) (5-0).
• Accepted resignation of Jesse Valdez from Planning and Zoning Commission and Water Commission, effective 4/30/2021 (5-0).
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financials, records destruction, and Resolution No. 472-042021 suspending CenterPoint Energy GRIP adjustment (5-0).

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously recommended three water leak adjustment credits totaling $3,233.60, accepted Chair Valdez's resignation, recommended two new commissioners, and appointed a new chair. All votes were 4-0.

• Recommended $847.08 leak credit for 21032 Cedar Branch (4-0)
• Recommended $1,839.72 leak credit for 8289 Eskimo Forest (4-0)
• Recommended $546.80 leak credit for 9413 Blazing Star Trail (4-0)
• Recommended accepting Chair Valdez's resignation (4-0)
• Recommended Angus Beaird and Don Stone for commission vacancies (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Mueller as Chair through October 2021 (4-0)

Wildlife Management Advisory Commission

The Wildlife Management Advisory Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its January 25, 2021 regular meeting. The commission also received an education session on 'Dark Skies' presented by Commissioner Dr. Denise Miner-Williams, and discussed wildlife reports, the Mayor's Monarch Pledge Program, and updates on feral hog management equipment. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved the January 25, 2021 regular meeting minutes (5-0).
• Heard a 'Dark Skies' education session by Commissioner Dr. Miner-Williams.
• Discussed wildlife reports from Police Department and Animal Services.
• Discussed updates from February and March City Council meetings.
• Discussed Parks Committee meeting attendance and the Mayor's Monarch Pledge Program.
• Discussed feral hog management equipment updates.
• Noted a waiver for the two-City Council meeting attendance requirement during the public health emergency.
• Scheduled the next regular meeting for April 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of a rezoning request by Shawn Willis for WMMT Ventures, LLC, changing a 14.0836-acre tract on FM 2252 from Residence-Agriculture (RA) to Neighborhood Service (B-1). The commission also voted to recommend accepting Commissioner Valdez's resignation effective April 30, 2021. They approved the February 9, 2021, meeting minutes and discussed the Master Land Use Plan and Draft Zoning Ordinance, requesting updates on wastewater plans and TxDOT as future agenda items.

• Approved minutes of the February 9, 2021, regular meeting (6-0).
• Recommended City Council approval of rezoning 14.0836 acres from RA to B-1 for WMMT Ventures, LLC (6-0).
• Recommended City Council acceptance of Commissioner Valdez's resignation effective April 30, 2021 (6-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. (6-0).

Quarry Commission

The Quarry Commission approved the January 11, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. They reviewed Vibra-Tech's blast analysis for January and February, confirming no blasts exceeded Ordinance No. 34 limits. The commission discussed citizen blast reports, monitor placement, and a potential vacancy, but made no other formal decisions.

• Approved the January 11, 2021, Quarry Commission Regular Meeting Minutes unanimously.
• Reviewed January blast analysis: 10 shots, none exceeded Ordinance No. 34 limits.
• Reviewed February blast analysis: 5 shots, none exceeded Ordinance No. 34 limits.
• Discussed 14 citizen blast reports from January through February.
• Discussed moving roving monitor locations, including data collected at the Bower Residence.
• Discussed the resignation of Commissioner Haddad and a possible vacancy, but took no action.
• Noted the May 10, 2021, meeting is cancelled; next meeting set for July 12, 2021.

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council approved Resolution No. 471-032021, which reserves authority to respond to the 2021 Winter Weather Emergency and establish special service rates for water bills where extenuating circumstances exist. The council also agreed by consensus to extend the utility billing arrangement plan from four to six months for citizens who request it. Additionally, the council approved three separate variance requests from Kim Wood for temporary signs advertising Garden Ridge Market Days, and approved the consent agenda, which included ordering a general election for May 1, 2021.

• Approved Resolution No. 471-032021 to establish special service rates for the winter weather emergency.
• Agreed by consensus to extend the utility billing arrangement plan from four to six months.
• Approved a variance for one single-sided banner sign at FM 2252 and FM 3009 for Garden Ridge Market Days.
• Approved a variance for two 'Farmer's Market' flag banners at Northeast Bible Church.
• Approved a variance for two double-sided a-frame banner signs at Northeast Bible Church.
• Approved the consent agenda, including ordering the May 1, 2021, general election.
• Approved the minutes of the February 3, 2021, regular meeting.
• Approved the January 31, 2021, financial statement and summary report.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its December 8, 2020 meeting. The commission discussed the Master Land Use Plan, including an update on the FM 2252 Wastewater Project, and the Draft Zoning Ordinance, with plans for a Technical Committee update at the next meeting. No substantive decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes of December 8, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Discussed Master Land Use Plan and FM 2252 Wastewater Project update
• Discussed Draft Zoning Ordinance and upcoming Technical Committee meeting
• Discussed Strategic Committee purpose and public education options
• Discussed waiver for commissioner attendance at City Council meetings during public health emergency

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2020 Audit Report and authorized an Eagle Scout project to install a flag retirement box outside City Hall. The consent agenda, including minutes, financial statements, records destruction, and the Public Funds Investment Policy resolution, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports and updates.

• Approved consent agenda items a-d (5-0)
• Approved FY 2020 Audit Report (5-0)
• Authorized Eagle Scout flag retirement box at City Hall (consensus)