Garden Ridge public meetings in 2022

General

The Charter Commission is meeting to discuss and draft a proposed City Charter. The commission will also determine the date, time, and location for its next meeting.

• Discussion and drafting of proposed City Charter

The Charter Commission voted to accept and amend several sections of the proposed city charter template. Decisions covered council powers, meeting procedures, vacancies, and legal provisions. The commission also set its next meeting for January 9, 2023.

• Voted 7-1 to exclude absences from Section 3.05 Vacancies, Forfeiture and Filling of Vacancies
• Approved Section 3.05 with amendment to Subsection D for consistency with Type A General Law Cities (8-0)
• Approved Section 3.06 Powers of the City Council (8-0)
• Approved Section 3.07 Prohibitions Subsections A, B, and C (8-0)
• Approved Section 3.08 Meetings of the City Council (8-0)
• Approved Section 3.09 Quorum with amendment changing 'four' to 'three' (8-0)
• Approved Section 3.10 Rules of Procedures; Abstentions (8-0)
• Approved Section 3.11 Passage of Ordinances in General as revised (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of 1.031 acres of property at Sundew Lane/Blazing Star and a proposed water rate structure. The body will also consider a final plat for a 13.526 acre tract and a lease agreement for Revelation Community Church.

• Purchase of 1.031 acres of property at Sundew Lane/Blazing Star
• Final Plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge (13.526 acre tract) at FM 2252 and FM 3009
• Two-year lease agreement for Revelation Community Church at 9357 Schoenthal Rd. for $1,265 per month
• Action on Water Rate Structure recommendation
• Petition for exemption from sex offender regulations regarding Child Safety Zones

City Council approved the purchase of 1.031 acres of property at Sundew Lane/Blazing Star and the final plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge. The council also voted to maintain the current water rate structure for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Approved purchase of 1.031 acres at Sundew Lane/Blazing Star (4-0)
• Approved Final Plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge (4-0)
• Approved recommendation for no change to water rate structure for FY 2023 (4-0)
• Approved lease agreement for Revelation Community Church at 9357 Schoenthal Rd for two years at $1,265 per month (4-0)
• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved October 31, 2022 financial statements and reports (4-0)

General

The Charter Commission will meet to discuss, consider, and take action on the first draft of the proposed City Charter. The body will also determine the schedule for its next meeting.

• First Draft of the Proposed City Charter

The Charter Commission reviewed and approved several sections of a proposed city charter template. The commission established the form of government and specific terms for council members. Some sections regarding qualifications and filing for office were deferred to a future meeting.

• Accepted preamble of proposed charter template by consensus
• Approved City Council-Manager form of government (7-0)
• Approved Section 1.01 Form of Government (7-0)
• Approved Section 1.02 Boundaries (7-0)
• Approved Section 1.03 Extension and Reduction of Boundaries (7-0)
• Approved Section 2.01 General Powers of the City (7-0)
• Approved Section 3.01 Composition; Term Subsection A (7-0)
• Approved Section 3.01 Composition; Term Subsection B with amendment to two-year terms (7-0)

General

The Charter Commission will meet to introduce its purpose and establish a timeline for preparing the city charter. The commission will also discuss the current form of government and potential changes. Members are scheduled to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair under Ordinance No. 210-102022.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of charter preparation timeline
• Review of current city form of government and possible changes

The Charter Commission held a regular meeting to discuss the commission's purpose and the roles of the Chair and Vice-Chair. No substantive actions were taken or decided during the meeting.

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review the city's water rate structure and water pressure regulations. The meeting includes a request for a water loss adjustment at 20810 Glen Cove. Members will also receive the monthly utility department activity report.

• Water loss adjustment request for 20810 Glen Cove
• Review of Water Rate Structure
• Review of Water Pressure Regulations
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report

The Water Commission recommended that City Council make no changes to the water rate structure for 2023. The body also recommended a specific water loss adjustment credit for a residential property. Water pressure regulations were deferred to a future agenda.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended $426.50 water loss adjustment credit for 20810 Glen Cove (3-0)
• Recommended no changes to the 2023 Water Rate Structure to City Council (3-0)
• Tabled Water Pressure Regulations for a future agenda

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss alternate compliance options related to impervious cover. The agenda also includes a period for commissioner input on future items and the announcement of the next meeting date.

• Discussion regarding alternate compliance options for impervious cover (Crow and Bates)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve the Final Plat for a 13.526 acre tract owned by Custom Clinics, LLC. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 14, 2022 meeting.

• Approved September 14, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Final Plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge (4-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will meet to review staff reports and committee recommendations. Agenda items include a water leak adjustment request for 7933 Garden North and updates on FM 2252 and FM 3009 projects. The council will also consider the 2022 deer survey results.

• Water leak adjustment request for 7933 Garden North
• FM 2252 TxDOT Project status report
• Utility work update along FM 3009
• Review of 2022 Garden Ridge Deer Survey Results
• Approval of the 2022 Tax Levy Certification

City Council appointed nine residents to serve on the Charter Commission and approved a water loss adjustment for a local address. The council also certified the tax levy for the 2022 tax year.

• Appointed Nadine Knaus, Diana Tillery, Autumn Flannagan, Jim Sturch, Johnell Holly, Armando Diaz, Liz Templeman, Shawn Willis, and Wayne Mudge to the Charter Commission (4-0)
• Approved $589.66 water loss adjustment credit for 7933 Garden North (4-0)
• Approved Certification of Tax Levy for Tax Year 2022 (4-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022, City Council Regular Meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved September 30, 2022, Financial Statement and Summary Report (4-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will discuss the city's water rate structure and review specific requests for billing adjustments and drought restriction exceptions. The body will also consider appointments for a Commission Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Review of Water Rate Structure
• Water leak adjustment request for 7933 Garden North
• Drought restriction variance request for 22168 Via Posada Dr. regarding new sod
• Appointment of Water Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for a one-year term
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 210-102022 regarding board and commission policies

City Council

The City Council will discuss a 13.526 acre development project and vote on board and commission policies. The meeting includes appointments for the Water Commission and updates on city infrastructure projects.

• Preliminary Plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge (13.526 acre tract at FM 2252 and FM 3009)
• Ordinance No. 210-102022 adopting board and commissions policies and procedures
• Reappointment of Water Commissioners Stone and Haltaman
• Resolution No. 494-102022 designating New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung as official newspaper
• Discussion of Step Pay Plan and Personnel Policy Manual amendments

The City Council unanimously approved the preliminary plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge, a 13.526-acre tract at the southeast corner of FM 2252 and FM 3009, owned by Custom Clinics, LLC. The council also approved the resignation of Water Commissioner Reynolds and reappointed Commissioners Stone and Haltaman to terms expiring September 30, 2024. Additionally, the council adopted Ordinance No. 210-102022 establishing board and commissions policies and procedures, and voted to discontinue the Step Pay Plan for several departments.

• Approved the preliminary plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge (13.526 acres at FM 2252 and FM 3009, owned by Custom Clinics, LLC) — unanimous 5-0.
• Approved the resignation of Water Commissioner Reynolds — unanimous 5-0.
• Reappointed Water Commissioners Stone and Haltaman to terms expiring September 30, 2024 — unanimous 5-0.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 210-102022 adopting board and commissions policies and procedures — unanimous 5-0.
• Approved discontinuing the Step Pay Plan for Administration, Library, Utilities, Public Works, and the Police Department Clerk Position — unanimous 5-0.
• Approved an amendment to the City of Garden Ridge Personnel Policy Manual to align with Local Government Code — unanimous 5-0.
• Approved Consent Agenda items: minutes of September 7, 2022, financial report for August 31, 2022, and Resolution No. 494-102022 designating New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung as official newspaper — unanimous 5-0.

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review the Utility Department Monthly Activity Report and discuss current water pumping and drought management. The body will also consider recommendations to City Council regarding the reappointment of commissioners with expiring terms.

• Acceptance of the resignation of Commissioner Reynolds
• Discussion of expiring terms for Commissioner Stone and Commissioner Haltaman
• Recommendations to City Council for commissioner reappointments
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report on water pumping, usage, and infrastructure maintenance
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 210-042022 regarding board and commission policies

The Water Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council accept the resignation of Commissioner Reynolds and reappoint Commissioners Stone and Haltaman for additional terms expiring September 30, 2024. They also approved the July 19, 2022 meeting minutes and received updates on utility operations and council items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended accepting resignation of Commissioner Reynolds (4-0)
• Recommended reappointing Commissioner Stone and Commissioner Haltaman through September 30, 2024 (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss a preliminary plat for a 13.526 acre tract and consider appointments for the commission's Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also review impervious cover compliance options and board policies.

• Preliminary Plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge (13.526 acre tract at FM 2252 and FM 3009)
• Appointment of Planning and Zoning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year terms
• Discussion of Alternate Compliance Options for Impervious Cover
• Review of Ordinance No. 210-042022 regarding board and commission policies

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the preliminary plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge, a 13.526-acre tract at the southeast corner of FM 2252 and FM 3009 owned by Custom Clinics, LLC. The Commission also unanimously appointed Karen Diaz as Chair and Kerim Jacaman as Vice-Chair for a one-year term starting October 2022. Minutes from the August 10, 2022 meeting were approved. The October 12, 2022 meeting was cancelled; the next meeting is November 9, 2022.

• Approved minutes of August 10, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat for The Ridge at Garden Ridge (5-0)
• Appointed Karen Diaz as Chair and Kerim Jacaman as Vice-Chair for one-year term starting October 2022 (5-0)

Quarry Commission

The commission will discuss the placement and number of monitors for blasting activities. The meeting also includes items related to the dissolution of the Quarry Commission.

• Placement and number of blasting monitors
• Matters related to the dissolution of the Quarry Commission
• Citizen comment period

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a Home Rule Charter and an ordinance to establish a comprehensive water company. The body will also review requests for blasting permits and water rights variances.

• Adoption of Home Rule Charter
• Ordinance No. 54-092022 to adopt a comprehensive water company
• Partial Exemption Permit for Buckley Powder Co. to conduct blasting at Hanson Quarry
• WD Pensionmark request for variance to Ordinance No. 7 regarding Transferable Water Rights
• Proposed Eagle Scout Project at Paul Davis Park

The City Council voted unanimously to begin the process of appointing a home rule charter commission, following a presentation by the City Attorney. The council also approved a comprehensive water ordinance, a blasting permit for Hanson Quarry with a $29,955.77 fee, and a variance allowing a monetary contribution in lieu of water rights transfer. An Eagle Scout project for bike racks at Paul Davis Park was approved with an amendment for seven-bike capacity racks.

• Approved beginning home rule charter commission appointment process (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 54-092022 adopting comprehensive water company regulations (5-0)
• Approved Buckley Powder Co. blasting permit for Hanson Quarry with $29,955.77 fee (5-0)
• Approved WD Pensionmark variance to allow $80,167.50 monetary contribution in lieu of water rights transfer (5-0)
• Approved Eagle Scout Noah Bliss's bike rack project at Paul Davis Park, amended to seven-bike capacity (5-0)
• Reappointed Commissioners Diaz, Jacaman, and Bates to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Rescheduled October regular meeting to October 12, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial statement, and TML election recommendation (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on the 2022 tax rate and a drought management ordinance. The session includes public hearings for both the tax rate and the drought plan.

• Proposed 2022 Tax Rate of $0.269563 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Proposed Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.200091
• Proposed Debt Service Rate of $0.069472
• Ordinance No. 61-082022 establishing a Drought Management Plan
• Discussion of a draft zoning ordinance

The City Council approved a 2022 tax rate of $0.269563 per $100 valuation, consisting of a $0.200091 maintenance and operations rate and a $0.069472 debt service rate, via Ordinance No. 234-082022. The council also adopted a new Drought Management Plan (Ordinance No. 61-082022) and tabled a decision on rescheduling the October regular meeting until September.

• Approved $0.200091 as the 2022 Maintenance and Operation Rate (4-0)
• Approved $0.069472 as the 2022 Debt Service Rate (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 234-082022 setting the total 2022 tax rate at $0.269563 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 61-082022 establishing a Drought Management Plan (4-0)
• Tabled action on rescheduling the October regular meeting until the September meeting (consensus)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2023 budgets for the General Fund, Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund, Interest and Sinking Fund, and Capital Improvements Fund. The council will also review and propose tax rates for the 2022 tax year.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budgets for General Fund, Water Company, Interest and Sinking, and Capital Improvements funds
• Proposal of 2022 tax rates and scheduling of a public hearing for adoption
• Ratification of a $14,022.00 property tax decrease
• Resignation of Todd Hill from the Planning and Zoning Commission

The Garden Ridge City Council proposed a voter-approval tax rate of $0.269563 for 2022 and scheduled a public hearing for August 29, 2022. The council also adopted the FY2023 General Fund and Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund budgets, including salary adjustments, via resolutions. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Proposed voter-approval tax rate of $0.269563 for 2022 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 25, 2022 minutes and resignation of Todd Hill from Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Adopted FY2023 General Fund budget via Resolution No. 490-082022 (4-0)
• Adopted FY2023 Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund budget via Resolution No. 491-082022 (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss updates on sewer and road projects and water runoff. The body will also consider recommendations for the reappointment of three commissioners whose terms expire September 30, 2022.

• Updates on FM 2252 Sewer Project
• Updates on TxDOT FM 2252 Expansion
• Residential development on Bat Cave Road
• Water runoff as it relates to Impervious Cover (Crow)
• Reappointment recommendations for Commissioners Diaz, Jacaman, and Bates

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved minutes from May 11, 2022, and unanimously recommended that Commissioners Diaz, Jacaman, and Bates be reappointed to additional terms expiring September 30, 2024. They also unanimously approved creating a technical committee of Commissioners Crow and Bates to research impervious cover compliance options. Updates were provided on the FM 2252 sewer project, TxDOT expansion, and a meeting with Comal County about Bat Cave Road development, but no action was taken on those items.

• Approved minutes for May 11, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Diaz, Jacaman, and Bates to terms expiring Sept 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Created technical committee of Crow and Bates to research impervious cover compliance options (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and take action on the city's Crisis Communications Plan and Strategic Marketing Plan. The body will also consider a recommendation regarding the Leak Adjustment Process.

• Action on the City of Garden Ridge Crisis Communications Plan
• Action on the City of Garden Ridge Strategic Marketing Plan
• Discussion and action on the Leak Adjustment Process
• Executive session regarding a proposed concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252
• Executive session regarding litigation: Michael C. Domgard II vs. City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council unanimously approved the Leak Adjustment Process with two additional revisions: a minimum billed usage of 40,000 gallons for consideration and a 45-day customer response time. The council also approved the Crisis Communications Plan and the consent agenda, which included minutes and financial statements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Leak Adjustment Process with revisions (5-0)
• Approved Crisis Communications Plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial statement (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and consider proposed FY2023 budgets for several city funds. The body will also review the schedule and process for adopting the budget and tax rate.

• Proposed FY2023 General Fund budget
• Proposed FY2023 Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund budget
• Proposed FY2023 Interest & Sinking Fund budget
• Proposed FY2023 Capital Improvements Fund budget
• Review of budget and tax rate adoption process and schedule

The Garden Ridge City Council held a special meeting to review the proposed FY2023 budgets for the General Fund, Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund, Interest & Sinking Fund, and Capital Improvements Fund. The council voted unanimously to file the proposed budgets with the City Secretary, with one modification increasing the General Fund's Training/Travel/Seminars line item from $5,900 to $8,400. The council also reviewed the budget and tax rate adoption process and schedule.

• Filed proposed FY2023 budgets with City Secretary (4-0)
• Increased General Fund line item 52200 Training/Travel/Seminars from $5,900 to $8,400 (4-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review the Utility Department's monthly activity report and the status of a leak adjustment request for 20646 Wahl Lane. The body will also discuss recommendations regarding the leak adjustment process and general commission projects.

• Review of leak adjustment request for 20646 Wahl Lane
• Discussion of recommendations for the Leak Adjustment Process
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report on well pumping, infrastructure, and drought management

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve amendments to Ordinance No. 54 Section 16.07 c) regarding the Water Loss Adjustment process. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting and received updates on utility activities and a leak adjustment request for 20646 Wahl Lane.

• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Ordinance No. 54 Section 16.07 c) Water Loss Adjustment amendments (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the dissolution of two city commissions and consider a leak adjustment process for water. The meeting includes reports on local infrastructure projects and a request for a pedestrian traffic exception for Garden Ridge Elementary School.

• Resolution No. 489-072022 to dissolve the Quarry Commission
• Ordinance No. 233-072022 to dissolve the Wildlife Management Advisory Commission
• Request for Garden Ridge Elementary School to allow pedestrian traffic on Municipal Parkway on specific dates in August and November 2022
• Action on the Water Commission's recommendation regarding the Leak Adjustment Process
• Authorization for City Administrator to negotiate FY 2023 employee benefits contracts with Texas Municipal League IEBP

The Garden Ridge City Council unanimously approved dissolving the Quarry Commission and the Wildlife Management Advisory Commission, repealing the resolutions/ordinances that established them. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the 2022 tax rate designation and employee benefits, and tabled action on the Leak Adjustment Process pending further Water Commission review.

• Approved Resolution No. 489-072022 dissolving the Quarry Commission (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 233-072022 dissolving the Wildlife Management Advisory Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-g, including tax rate designation and employee benefits (5-0)
• Tabled action on Leak Adjustment Process amendments until Water Commission reviews additional recommendations

Quarry Commission

The Quarry Commission will discuss and review blasting analysis data and citizen reports related to Hanson Quarry operations. The body will also consider the placement of blast monitors and review historical blasting data.

• Monthly Hanson Quarry blasting analysis data from Vibratech
• Review of individual citizen blast reports
• Location and number of blast monitors, including roving monitor placement
• Review of historical blasting data spreadsheet

The Garden Ridge Quarry Commission reviewed monthly blasting analysis reports from Vibra-Tech for May and June 2022, confirming no blasts exceeded Ordinance No. 34 limits. The commission discussed leaving the roving monitor at the Biersner Residence and reviewed historical blasting data. No formal decisions were made beyond adjourning the meeting.

• Reviewed May blast analysis: 19 shots, no ordinance violations
• Reviewed June blast analysis: 19 shots, no ordinance violations
• Discussed leaving roving monitor at Biersner Residence
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (4-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review a water leak adjustment request for a specific property and discuss the general leak adjustment process. The body will also receive a monthly activity report from the Utility Department regarding water pumping and infrastructure.

• Water leak adjustment request for 20646 Wahl Lane (billing period Sept 23, 2021 – Oct 22, 2021)
• Discussion of the Leak Adjustment Process
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report on water pumping, usage, and infrastructure maintenance

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve amendments to Ordinance No. 54 Section 16.07 c) Water Loss Adjustment. A leak adjustment request for 20646 Wahl Lane was tabled for further evaluation. The commission also approved the April 19, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Leak Adjustment Process amendments to City Council (4-0)
• Tabled leak adjustment request for 20646 Wahl Lane for further evaluation

City Council

The City Council will review a Master Development Plan for a concrete batch plant and a residential setback variance. The meeting includes monthly reports from city departments and discussions on growth mitigation and traffic.

• Master Development Plan for Guadalupe Ready Mix, LLC concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252
• Public hearing and action on a variance for a shed encroachment at 8227 Shining Elk
• Amendments to the City of Garden Ridge Personnel Policy Manual
• City partnership with TriCounty Chambers of Commerce
• Discussion on residential development on Bat Cave Road and traffic along FM 3009

The Garden Ridge City Council tabled action on the Guadalupe Ready Mix Master Development Plan for a concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252, requesting a modified plan that matches the intended silo height. The council also denied a variance request for a shed encroachment at 8227 Shining Elk. Other actions included approving consent agenda items, personnel policy amendments, and a $5,000 Tri-County Chamber of Commerce membership.

• Tabled Guadalupe Ready Mix Master Development Plan for concrete batch plant (5-0)
• Denied variance for shed encroachment at 8227 Shining Elk (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial statement (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Personnel Policy Manual (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 Tri-County Chamber of Commerce membership (5-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will meet in a special session to discuss and take action on a draft zoning ordinance. The council will also determine the date for a public hearing regarding the ordinance.

• Discussion and action on a Draft Zoning Ordinance
• Setting the date for a Public Hearing on the Draft Zoning Ordinance

The Garden Ridge City Council held a special meeting to discuss the draft Zoning Ordinance but took no formal action on it. Members reviewed revisions and considered scheduling a public hearing, with the mayor suggesting an additional workshop in July or August before setting a date. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was adjournment.

• Discussed draft Zoning Ordinance revisions (no action)
• Delayed setting public hearing date for draft zoning ordinance
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

General

The City Council will meet to canvass and declare the results of the May 7, 2022, General Election. The body will administer oaths of office to three council members and elect a Mayor Pro-Tem.

• Canvass and declare results of the May 7, 2022, General Election
• Administer Oaths of Office to Kelly Smith (Place One), Todd Arvidson (Place Four), and Kay Bower (Place Five)
• Election of Mayor Pro-Tem for a term expiring May 2023
• Designation of authorized signers for First United Bank and TexPool accounts
• Discussion of Davenport High School Art Show

The City Council canvassed the May 7, 2022 General Election results, declaring Kelly Smith, Todd Arvidson, and Kay Bower elected to Places One, Four, and Five respectively. Certificates of election were issued and oaths of office administered to all three. Councilmember Lisa Swint was elected Mayor Pro-Tem for a one-year term, and authorized signers for city bank accounts were designated.

• Canvassed May 7, 2022 election results (5-0)
• Declared Kay Bower elected to Place Five with 55.99% of votes (5-0)
• Issued certificates and administered oaths to Kelly Smith, Todd Arvidson, Kay Bower
• Elected Lisa Swint as Mayor Pro-Tem for one year (5-0)
• Designated Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, City Administrator, City Secretary as bank signers (5-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss a Master Development Plan for a concrete batch plant. The body will also review updates on sewer and road expansion projects and discuss water runoff related to impervious cover.

• Master Development Plan for Guadalupe Ready Mix, LLC at 20762 FM 2252
• Update on FM 2252 Sewer Project
• Update on TxDOT FM 2252 Expansion
• Discussion on water runoff as it relates to impervious cover

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Master Development Plan for Guadalupe Ready Mix, LLC, to build a concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252, contingent on the City Engineer's floodplain review. The commission also approved the March 8, 2022, meeting minutes and tabled a discussion on water runoff and impervious cover. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of Master Development Plan for Guadalupe Ready Mix concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252, contingent on City Engineer's floodplain review (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (6-0)
• Tabled water runoff and impervious cover discussion to a future agenda

Quarry Commission

The Quarry Commission will discuss and review blasting analysis data and citizen reports regarding Hanson Quarry. The body will also consider the placement of blast monitors and review quarry terminology.

• Monthly Hanson Quarry blasting analysis data from Vibratech
• Review of individual citizen blast reports
• Discussion on location and number of blast monitors
• Review of historical blasting data spreadsheet
• Review of 'Quarry Terminology'

The Quarry Commission approved the March 14, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. They reviewed monthly blasting analysis from Vibra-Tech for March and April, confirming no blasts exceeded Ordinance No. 34 limits. The commission discussed monitor placement and tabled action on quarry terminology until further review.

• Approved March 14, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Reviewed March blast analysis: 15 shots, none exceeded limits
• Reviewed April blast analysis: 18 shots, none exceeded limits
• Discussed leaving roving monitor at Biesner Residence
• Tabled quarry terminology review until further review

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will discuss a new ordinance for animal control and care, including related service fees. The body will also consider a variance request for a shed encroachment at 19808 Regency Run.

• Ordinance No. 18-052022 regarding animal control, care, and service fees
• Variance request for a shed at 19808 Regency Run (Lot 2, Block 1, Regency Oaks Subdivision, Unit 1)
• Discussion of the City of Garden Ridge tagline and 50th Anniversary
• Updates on residential development on Bat Cave Road and traffic along FM 3009
• Executive session regarding pending litigation Cause No. C2022-0615B (Michael C. Domgard II vs. City Council)

The Garden Ridge City Council denied a variance request by Ralph and Beola Bradley to allow a shed encroachment into a side yard setback at 19808 Regency Run, voting 4-1. The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 18-052022 establishing animal control regulations and fees, and also unanimously approved 'Naturally Home' as the new city tagline. Several proclamations were presented, and citizen comments addressed drainage, investigations, and recreational vehicle storage.

• Denied variance for shed encroachment at 19808 Regency Run (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 18-052022 on animal control and fees (5-0)
• Approved 'Naturally Home' as new city tagline (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 6 minutes and March financial report (5-0)
• Presented Professional Municipal Clerks Week proclamation
• Presented National Police Week proclamation

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review the Utility Department Monthly Activity Report and discuss potential recommendations for water rates and rights. The body will consider amendments to Ordinance No. 7 and incentives for AMI.

• Recommendations to amend Ordinance No. 7 regarding Transferable Water Rights
• Discussion on discounting or offsetting water rates for developers transferring water rights to the City
• Review of the development process for Water Rates
• Discussion on AMI Incentives
• Discussion on the Leak Adjustment Process

Wildlife Management Advisory Commission

The Wildlife Management Advisory Commission will meet to review wildlife incidents and management plans for deer and feral hogs. The body will also enter an executive session to receive legal advice regarding the possible dissolution of the commission.

• Discussion of Wildlife Management Plan, Deer Management Program, and Feral Hog Management
• Reports on wildlife incidents from Police Department and Animal Services
• Executive session to discuss dissolution of the Commission and impact on Ordinance 196
• Approval of October 18, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for April 13, 2022, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will review a special use permit for a new office and retail building and decide on two residential zoning variances. The body will also consider adopting new conduct policies for the City Council and board and commission procedures.

• Special Use Permit for an 11,725 sq ft office and retail building at 19243 FM 2252
• Impervious cover variance for a pool and outdoor kitchen at 9620 Trophy Oaks Dr
• Side yard setback variance for a shed at 19808 Regency Run
• Resolution No. 488-042022 to suspend CenterPoint Energy 2022 Annual GRIP Adjustment
• Ordinances No. 210-042022 and 232-042022 regarding board and council policies

The Garden Ridge City Council denied a variance request for a 45% impervious cover limit at 9620 Trophy Oaks Dr. for a pool and related structures, and approved a Special Use Permit for a one-story 11,725 sq ft office/retail building at 19243 FM 2252. The council also tabled a water rights transfer decision for the Overman Development pending further legal research, and approved several ordinances and resolutions, including new council conduct policies.

• Denied variance for 45% impervious cover at 9620 Trophy Oaks Dr. (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 11,725 sq ft office/retail building at 19243 FM 2252 (5-0)
• Tabled water rights transfer for Overman Development pending City Attorney research (5-0)
• Tabled shed setback variance at 19808 Regency Run pending cost estimate (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 439-042022 setting P&Z meetings to second Wednesday (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 210-042022 adopting board/commission policies (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 232-042022 adopting council conduct policies (5-0)
• Authorized development of back entrance access to Paul Davis Park (5-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review utility activity reports and discuss recommendations for water rights and rate offsets. The body will also consider updates to the leak adjustment process and AMI incentives.

• Recommendations on Transferable Water Rights for proposed Overman Development
• Proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 7 regarding Transferable Water Rights
• Discussion on discounting or offsetting water rates for developers transferring water rights
• Recommendations on AMI Incentives
• Recommendations on the Leak Adjustment Process

The Garden Ridge Water Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council require the transfer of 18.99 acre-feet of Edwards water rights to the city for the proposed Overman Development, based on the March 22, 2015 Master Plan. If the submitted plan differs, the amount must be recalculated and transferred before final plat filing. The commission also approved the February 16, 2022 meeting minutes and requested several items be placed on future agendas, including amendments to Ordinance No. 7 and water rate discounts for developers.

• Approved minutes for February 16, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended requiring 18.99 acre-feet Edwards water rights transfer for Overman Development (3-0)
• Requested future agenda item to amend Ordinance No. 7
• Requested future agenda item on water rate discounts for developers transferring water rights
• Requested future agenda item on AMI incentives
• Discussed Leak Adjustment Process recommendations

Quarry Commission

The Garden Ridge Quarry Commission will discuss blasting analysis data and citizen reports regarding Hanson Quarry. The body will also review the placement of blast monitors and quarry terminology.

• Monthly Hanson Quarry blasting analysis data from Vibratech
• Review of individual citizen blast reports
• Discussion on location and number of blast monitors
• Review of 'Quarry Terminology' for education and training

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a draft zoning ordinance and a specific development petition. The body will also interview candidates to fill a vacancy for Commission Place 7.

• Special Use Permit petition for a 11,725 square foot office and retail building at 19243 FM 2252
• Public hearing and discussion of a Draft Zoning Ordinance
• Interviews and recommendation for Planning and Zoning Commission Place 7 Vacancy
• Updates on FM 2252 Sewer Project and TxDOT FM 2252 Expansion

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the Draft Zoning Ordinance to City Council after adjusting impervious cover limits for Residential Estate districts. The Commission also recommended a Special Use Permit for a new office and retail building and a new commissioner appointment.

• Approved February 8, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Pensionmark office and retail building at 19243 FM 2252 (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Darren Bates to Planning and Zoning Commission Place 7 (4-1)
• Changed maximum impervious cover for Residential Estate (RE) District from 50% to 35% in Draft Zoning Ordinance (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Draft Zoning Ordinance to City Council (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a request to increase the impervious cover limit for a residential property and discuss water rights for the Pensionmark Office Center. The meeting includes staff reports and an executive session regarding real property and legal matters.

• Public hearing for a variance request at 9620 Trophy Oaks Dr. to allow 54% impervious cover
• Recommendation for Transferable Water Rights for Pensionmark Office Center development
• Appointment of Michael Crow to the Planning and Zoning Commission Place 5
• Discussion of Texas State-Wide Opioid Settlement Agreements
• Executive session regarding property acquisition for a city complex/building project

The Garden Ridge City Council approved a new city logo, required Pensionmark Office Center to transfer Edwards water rights for its development, and postponed a variance request for a Trophy Oaks Drive property. The council also authorized the city administrator to sign opioid settlement documents and allocated $2,500 for the city's 50th anniversary.

• Approved DFW Strategic Communications Logo Design #2 as city logo (5-0)
• Required Pensionmark Office Center to transfer 4.75 acre-feet of Edwards water rights for Phase 1 and 6.33 acre-feet for Phase 2 (5-0)
• Postponed variance hearing for 9620 Trophy Oaks Dr. until additional information provided (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Crow to Planning and Zoning Commission Place 5 (5-0)
• Authorized City Administrator to sign Texas State-Wide Opioid Settlement documents (consensus)
• Allocated additional $2,500 to 50th Anniversary line item (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial statement, and records destruction (5-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review utility reports and consider recommendations for water rate processes. The body will also discuss transferable water rights for a proposed office development and a specific leak adjustment request.

• Water leak adjustment request for 9427 Gloxinia Dr.
• Transferable Water Rights for proposed Pensionmark Office Center development
• Proposed recommendations to amend Ordinance No. 7
• Discussion on discounting or offsetting water rates for developers transferring water rights
• Review of the Leak Adjustment Process and Water Rates Review/Development Process

The Garden Ridge Water Commission unanimously recommended that City Council require the transfer of 4.75 acre-feet of Edwards water rights for Phase I of the Pensionmark Office Center development before final plat filing, and 6.33 acre-feet for Phase II before building permits. The Commission also unanimously recommended a $251.34 water leak adjustment credit for 9427 Gloxinia Dr. for two billing periods. It directed staff to remove '5,000 gallons' from Ordinance No. 54's leak adjustment process and tabled discussions on amending Ordinance No. 7 and water rate offsets for future developers. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes of January 18, 2022, Water Commission Regular Meeting (4-0).
• Recommended to City Administrator approval of $251.34 water leak adjustment credit for 9427 Gloxinia Dr. (4-0).
• Recommended to City Council requirement to transfer 4.75 acre-feet of Edwards water rights for Phase I of Pensionmark Office Center before final plat filing (4-0).
• Recommended to City Council requirement to transfer 6.33 acre-feet of Edwards water rights for Phase II of Pensionmark Office Center before building permits (4-0).
• Directed City Staff to remove '5,000 gallons' from Section 16.07 c. in Ordinance No. 54 regarding leak adjustments.
• Tabled discussion on amending Ordinance No. 7 regarding Transferable Water Rights to a future agenda.
• Tabled discussion on discounting or offsetting water rates for future developers transferring water rights to a future agenda.
• Adjourned at 7:45 p.m. (4-0).

Wildlife Management Advisory Commission

The regular meeting of the Garden Ridge Wildlife Management Advisory Commission scheduled for February 15, 2022, was cancelled.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a property variance request. The body will also discuss a draft zoning ordinance and master land use plan.

• Public hearing for variance request at 9620 Trophy Oaks Dr. to allow 54% impervious cover for a pool, outdoor kitchen, pool house, and garage/shop
• Discussion and recommendations for the Draft Zoning Ordinance
• Discussion and recommendations for the Master Land Use Plan and Map
• Interviews for Planning and Zoning Commission Place 5 and Place 7 vacancies
• Updates on FM 2252 Sewer Project and TxDOT FM 2252 Expansion

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council deny a variance request for a property at 9620 Trophy Oaks Dr. The Commission also recommended the appointment of a new member and discussed updates to the Draft Zoning Ordinance.

• Approved January 11, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended denial of impervious cover variance for 9620 Trophy Oaks Dr. (2-1)
• Recommended appointment of Michael Crow to Planning and Zoning Commission Place 5 (3-0)
• Agreed by consensus to increase maximum impervious cover for Residential Estate (RE) District to 50%
• Agreed by consensus to clarify Section 2.06.07 regarding parking and storage of vehicles and equipment

City Council

The City Council will consider ordering a general election for three council seats and review the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report. The body will also evaluate land development recommendations and a residential parking variance.

• Ordinance No. 231-022022 to order a General Election on May 7, 2022, for Councilmember Places One, Four, and Five
• Public hearing for a variance request to allow RV parking in the exterior side yard at 9404 Azalea Gate
• Final Plat recommendation for Pensionmark Office Center near FM 2252 and Old Nacogdoches Road
• Water Commission recommendation for Transferable Water Rights for the Pensionmark Office Center
• Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report for the period ending September 30, 2021

The Garden Ridge City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report and unanimously passed Ordinance No. 231-022022 ordering a General Election on May 7, 2022, for City Council Places One, Four, and Five. The Council also unanimously denied a variance request to park a recreational vehicle at 9404 Azalea Gate and approved the Final Plat for the Pensionmark Office Center. Additionally, the Council directed staff to draft an ordinance defining ethical conduct for elected officials, including transition-of-power requirements.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 231-022022 ordering May 7, 2022 General Election (5-0)
• Denied RV parking variance at 9404 Azalea Gate (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Pensionmark Office Center (5-0)
• Approved resignation of Jesse Deaver from Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance on elected official conduct and transition of power (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, financial statement, racial profiling report, and records destruction (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Special Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for January 20, 2022, has been cancelled.

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review the Utility Department Monthly Activity Report and discuss water system maintenance. The body will consider recommendations for transferable water rights for a proposed development.

• Recommendations on Transferable Water Rights for proposed Pensionmark Office Center development
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report regarding city wells and infrastructure maintenance
• Approval of November 16, 2021, meeting minutes

The Garden Ridge Water Commission recommended that City Council approve the transfer of at least 8.23 acre-feet of Edwards water rights for Phase I and at least 12.66 acre-feet for Phase II of the Pensionmark Office Center development. The motion passed 3-1. The commission also approved the November 16, 2021 meeting minutes and rescheduled the February 15, 2022 meeting to February 16, 2022.

• Approved November 16, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended transfer of 8.23 acre-feet Edwards water rights for Phase I of Pensionmark Office Center (3-1)
• Recommended transfer of 12.66 acre-feet Edwards water rights for Phase II of Pensionmark Office Center (3-1)
• Rescheduled February 15, 2022 meeting to February 16, 2022 (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a variance for RV parking at 9404 Azalea Gate and a final plat for the Pensionmark Office Center. The body will also discuss a draft zoning ordinance and the Master Land Use Plan and Map.

• Public hearing for RV parking variance at 9404 Azalea Gate
• Final Plat for Pensionmark Office Center near FM 2252 and Nacogdoches Loop
• Discussion on Draft Zoning Ordinance and Master Land Use Plan and Map
• Update on FM 2252 Sewer Project and TxDOT FM 2252 Expansion
• Recommendation regarding the resignation of Jesse Deaver

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of Brenda L. Elliott's variance request to park an RV in the exterior side yard at 9404 Azalea Gate. They also recommended approval of the Final Plat for Pensionmark Office Center and the resignation of Commissioner Jesse Deaver. The draft zoning ordinance discussion was tabled due to the planner's absence.

• Recommended denial of RV parking variance for 9404 Azalea Gate (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat for Pensionmark Office Center (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Jesse Deaver's resignation from Commission (4-0)
• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Tabled draft zoning ordinance discussion until special meeting Jan 20

Quarry Commission

The Quarry Commission will review blasting analysis data and citizen reports regarding Hanson Quarry. The body will also hold an executive session to receive legal advice concerning the dissolution of the commission and its impact on Ordinance 34.

• Review of Hanson Quarry blasting analysis data from Vibratech
• Review of individual citizen blast reports
• Discussion on the placement and number of blast monitors
• Executive session regarding the dissolution of the Quarry Commission and Ordinance 34

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of a comprehensive water company and the establishment of a Water Commission. The body will also consider a recommendation for a development project on FM 2252.

• Ordinance No. 54-012022 to adopt a comprehensive water company and establish a Water Commission
• Resolution No. 487-012022 regarding the Public Funds Investment Policy
• Master Development Plan for WMMT Ventures Phase 1 (14.0836 acres on south side of FM 2252 at Arrowood Place)
• Executive session regarding wastewater utility easement and property acquisition for a city building project
• Executive session regarding a possible computer/data breach investigation

The Garden Ridge City Council approved the Master Development Plan for the WMMT Ventures Phase 1 project, a 14.0836-acre tract on FM 2252 at Arrowood Place, following the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the water company ordinance, financial report, and investment policy resolution. Additionally, the council rescheduled the July regular meeting to July 13, 2022, due to the July 4th and 50th Anniversary celebrations. No other substantive decisions were made; the executive session was cancelled.

• Approved Master Development Plan for WMMT Ventures Phase 1 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a, b, d: minutes, financial statement, investment policy resolution (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda item c: Ordinance No. 54-012022 adopting comprehensive water company (4-0)
• Rescheduled July City Council Regular Meeting to July 13, 2022 (4-0)