Garden Ridge public meetings in 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will meet to review the minutes from the November 8, 2023, regular meeting. The agenda also includes items discussed at City Council meetings and a training session.

• Approval of November 8, 2023, meeting minutes
• Planning and Zoning Commission Training Session

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 8, 2023, meeting. City Attorney Cynthia Trevino conducted a training session on the duties and responsibilities of the Commission.

• Approved November 8, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several items including water usage variances, a resolution regarding CenterPoint Energy rates, and police department regulations. The meeting also includes reports on city projects and potential appointments to various commissions.

• Final Plat for 3.107-acre tract at 19186 FM 2252
• Water usage variance for pool construction at 20103 Regency Run
• Stage 2 watering restriction variances for 8922 and 8918 Comanche Path
• Resolution regarding membership in Cities Served by CenterPoint Gas to address rate changes
• Ordinance amending Police Department regulations

City Council approved membership in the Cities Served by CenterPoint Gas to negotiate utility rates and updated police department regulations for Home Rule consistency. The council also denied three water variance requests and appointed several members to city commissions and boards.

• Approved membership in Cities Served by CenterPoint Gas (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 70-122023 amending Police Department regulations (4-0)
• Denied water variance for pool construction at 20103 Regency Run (4-0)
• Denied Stage 2 watering restriction variances for 8922 and 8918 Comanche Path (4-0)
• Approved Final Plat for 3.107-acre tract at 19186 FM 2252 (4-0)
• Appointed Gwen Estrada and Richard Howard to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)
• Appointed 5 regular and 1 alternate member to Board of Adjustment (4-0)
• Authorized $5,628 contract with Boulder Designs for Paul Davis Park signage (4-0)

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission will review updates to the water rate structure and monthly utility activity reports. The Commission will also consider requests for variances to the city's Drought Management Plan. Additionally, they will evaluate an appeal regarding a water loss adjustment denial.

• Update on the Water Rate Structure
• Water loss adjustment appeal for 21916 Park View Dr.
• Pool construction variance at 20103 Regency Run
• Stage 2 watering restriction variances for 8922 and 8918 Comanche Path
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report on water usage and maintenance

The Water Commission recommended that City Council deny three separate variance requests related to pool construction and Stage 2 watering restrictions. The commission also tabled a water loss adjustment appeal to allow the homeowner more time to provide documentation.

• Approved September 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled water loss adjustment appeal for 21916 Park View Dr. to allow 45 days for documentation (4-0)
• Recommended City Council deny pool construction variance for 20103 Regency Run (4-0)
• Recommended City Council deny Stage 2 watering variance for 8922 Comanche Path (4-0)
• Recommended City Council deny Stage 2 watering variance for 8918 Comanche Path (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a final plat to combine two tracts into a single 3.107-acre lot at 19186 FM 2252. The commission will also review the minutes from the October 11, 2023, meeting.

• Final plat for a 3.107-acre tract (Lot 1, Block 1, The Revival) at 19186 FM 225．．．
• Approval of October 11, 2023, meeting minutes

The Garden Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve a final plat combining two tracts into a single 3.107-acre lot at 19186 FM 2252. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and scheduled its next regular meeting for December 13, 2023.

• Approved October 11, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat for Lot 1, Block 1, The Revival (3-0)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for December 13, 2023

City Council

City Council established a Technical Committee to provide guidance on the Natural Features Overlay District for undeveloped properties along FM2252/FM3009. The council also approved the 2024 Bulk Dumpster Schedule and the October 10 special meeting minutes.

• Approved creation of Technical Committee for Natural Features Overlay District (5-0)
• Appointed Chair Jacaman, Vice-Chair Diaz, Councilmember Valdez, Bryce Cox, Cynthia Trevino, Nancy Cain, and Marisa Spencer to Technical Committee (5-0)
• Directed Technical Committee to provide progress update by March 2024 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Bulk Dumpster Schedule (5-0)
• Approved October 10, 2023, Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved September 30, 2023, Financial Statement and Summary Report (5-0)
• Agreed by consensus for staff to finalize contract and renderings for City Welcome Signage

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the September 13 meeting minutes and consider appointing a new Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year terms. The commission will also discuss the Natural Features Overlay district regarding undeveloped properties along FM2252 and FM3009.

• Approval of September 13, 2023, meeting minutes
• Appointment of Planning and Zoning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year terms
• Natural Features Overlay (NFO) District related to undeveloped properties along FM2252/FM3009

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss several municipal items including land development, water commission terms, and an ordinance establishing a hotel occupancy tax. The agenda also includes reports on city projects and staff activity.

• Ordinance No. 240-102023: Establishing a hotel occupancy tax and setting the tax rate
• Reappointment of Water Commissioners Carmichael, Mueller, and Harshbarger
• Preliminary Plat for a 3.107-acre tract at 19186 FM 2252
• Resolution No. 511-102023: Designating the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung as official newspaper
• Discussion of Community and Event Center Agreement and Oak Wilt abatement expenses

City Council approved a new hotel occupancy tax and authorized funding for oak wilt abatement trenching. The council also approved a preliminary plat for a 3.107-acre tract and reappointed three Water Commission members.

• Approved Ordinance No. 240-102023 establishing a hotel occupancy tax (5-0)
• Authorized oak wilt abatement trenching along Bluebell and Sorrel at an estimated cost of $43,635 plus $8,000 for roadway repairs (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for 'The Revival' 3.107-acre tract at 19186 FM 2252 (5-0)
• Reappointed Commissioners Carmichael, Mueller, and Harshbarger to the Water Commission (5-0)
• Approved revisions to the Community and Event Center Agreement, removing 'Pac 828' from Schedule B (5-0)
• Designated New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung as the official city newspaper via Resolution No. 511-102023 (5-0)
• Approved September 6, 2023, meeting minutes and August 30, 2023, financial statements (5-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review the Utility Department Monthly Activity Report regarding water pumping, infrastructure maintenance, and drought management. The commission will also discuss expiring terms for three members and make recommendations to the City Council for potential reappointments.

• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report (pumping, infrastructure, and drought management)
• Water Master Plan Updates
• Recommendation of commissioner reappointments for Dr. Richard Carmichael, James Mueller, and Keven Harshbarger

The Water Commission voted to recommend that City Council reappoint Chair James Mueller, Vice-Chair Keven Harshbarger, and Commissioner Dr. Richard Carmichael for terms ending September 30, 2025. The commission also approved minutes from a previous meeting and reviewed a utility activity report.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Commissioners Mueller, Harshbarger, and Dr. Carmichael (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will discuss a preliminary plat to combine two tracts into one 3.107-acre lot known as Lot 1, Block 1, The Revival. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 9, 2023, meeting.

• Preliminary plat for a 3.107-acre tract at 19186 FM 2252
• Approval of August 9, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a preliminary plat to combine two tracts of land into a 3.107-acre tract. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 9, 2023, meeting.

• Approved August 9, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of preliminary plat for Lot 1, Block 1, The Revival at 19186 FM 2252 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to review the 2023 tax rate proposal of $0.257734 per $100 of valuation. The council will also discuss the Natural Features Overlay District for undeveloped properties along FM2252 and FM3009. Additionally, the agenda includes commissioner reappointments and city project updates.

• Adoption of 2023 tax rate ($0.192839 M&O and $0.064895 debt service)
• Public hearing for the 2023 tax rate proposal
• Natural Features Overlay District discussion for FM2252/FM3009 properties
• Reappointment of Planning and Zoning Commissioners Miller and Maloney
• AAMPO presentation on Garden Ridge Walkable Community Workshop

City Council approved a 3.9982 percent increase in the property tax rate for the 2023 tax year. The council also reappointed two Planning and Zoning Commissioners and approved a walkable community report.

• Adopted 2023 tax rate of $0.257734 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.192839 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Debt Service Rate of $0.064895 (5-0)
• Reappointed Commissioner Miller and Commissioner Maloney to the Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Garden Ridge Walkable Community Workshop Report as an official planning document (5-0)
• Approved August 2 and August 14, 2023 meeting minutes and July 31, 2023 financial statements (5-0)
• Tasked Planning and Zoning Commission to research Natural Features Overlay (NFO) District (consensus)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt five separate budgets for Fiscal Year 2024. The council will also review 2023 tax rate calculations and consider ratifying a specific property tax increase.

• Proposed adoption of FY 2024 budgets for General Fund, Water Company O&M, Interest and Sinking, Capital Improvements, and Water/Sewer Capital Improvements funds
• Review and proposal of 2023 tax rates
• Ratification of a $43,152.00 property tax increase for the General Fund and Interest and Sinking Fund
• Public hearing regarding Fiscal Year 2024 Budgets

City Council approved four separate budgets for Fiscal Year 2024, including the General Fund and Capital Improvements Fund. Council also proposed a voter-approval tax rate for the 2023 tax year.

• Proposed voter-approval tax rate of $0.257734 for 2023 tax year (4-0)
• Approved FY 2024 General Fund Budget via Resolution No. 506-082023 (4-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund Budget via Resolution No. 507-082023 (4-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Interest and Sinking Fund Budget via Resolution No. 508-082023 (4-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Capital Improvements Fund Budget via Resolution No. 509-082023 (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will receive a presentation from the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization regarding a walkable community workshop. The body will also consider reappointment recommendations for four commissioners with expiring terms.

• Garden Ridge Walkable Community Workshop Report presentation by AAMPO
• Reappointment recommendations for Commissioners Miller, Maloney, Crow, and Leatherberry
• Approval of June 14, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to establish an exclusive municipal materials management agreement for solid waste and recycling. The body will also review a blasting permit request for Hanson Quarry and receive various departmental and project status reports.

• Ordinance No. 143-082023: Exclusive waste and recycling agreement with BFI Waste Services of Texas, L.P. (dba Republic Services of San Antonio)
• Partial Exemption Permit request from Buckley Powder Co. for blasting at Hanson Quarry (Oct 1, 2023 – Sept 30, 2024)
• FM 2252 TxDOT Project status report
• Certificates of Recognition for Eagle Scouts Dalton Lacy, Noah Bliss, Kaden Scribner, and Ty McAuley

The City Council approved an exclusive agreement for solid waste and recycling services and granted a blasting permit for the Hanson Quarry. The council also approved previous meeting minutes and a June 2023 financial statement.

• Approved Ordinance No. 143-082023 for exclusive waste and recycling services with BFI Waste Services of Texas, L.P. dba/Republic Services of San Antonio (5-0)
• Approved Partial Exemption Permit for Buckley Powder Co. to conduct blasting at Hanson Quarry from Oct 1, 2023 to Sept 30, 2024, with a fee of $31,453.55 (5-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023, Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 17, 2023, Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 30, 2023, Financial Statement, Summary Report, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and take action on the proposed FY2024 budgets for several city funds. The body will also consider selecting a service option for solid waste and recycling collection and disposal.

• Selection of solid waste and recycling services and authorization for the Mayor to execute an agreement with Republic Services
• Proposed FY2024 General Fund budget
• Proposed FY2024 Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund budget
• Proposed FY2024 Interest & Sinking Fund budget
• Proposed FY2024 Capital Improvements and Water/Sewer Capital Improvements Fund budgets

The City Council approved a specific service option for solid waste and recycling and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement with Republic Services. Additionally, the council voted to file the proposed FY2024 budgets with the City Secretary.

• Selected Option 2 for solid waste and recycling services and authorized agreement with Republic Services (4-0)
• Filed proposed FY2024 Budgets with the City Secretary (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a municipal materials management agreement for solid waste and recycling. The body will also consider a master development plan for a project at 19186 FM 2252 and an ordinance regulating city traffic and speed limits.

• Exclusive waste and recycling agreement with BFI Waste Services of Texas, L.P. (dba Republic Services of San Antonio)
• Master Development Plan for Eric T. Fischer project (Sinners & Saints) at 19186 FM 2252
• Ordinance No. 22-072023 regarding stop signs, speed limits, and truck traffic regulations
• Designation of Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector to calculate 2023 Tax Rate
• Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Plan and Budget

City Council approved the Master Development Plan for the Sinners & Saints project at 19186 FM 2252. The council also passed an ordinance regulating city traffic, speed limits, and parking. Several administrative items and financial reports were approved via a consent agenda.

• Approved Master Development Plan for Eric T. Fischer project, Sinners & Saints, at 19186 FM 2252 (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 22-072023 regulating traffic, stop signs, speed limits, and parking (4-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023, Special Meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 31, 2023, Financial Statement and Summary Report (4-0)
• Designated Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector to calculate 2023 Tax Rate (4-0)
• Approved Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network FY2023 Financial Plan and Budget (4-0)
• Agreed by consensus to continue supporting the Davenport High School Homecoming Parade

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and make a recommendation regarding a development project. The body will also review its own duties and responsibilities.

• Master Development Plan for Eric T. Fischer project, Sinners & Saints, at 19186 FM 2252 (1.4-acre and 1.7-acre parcels)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve the Master Development Plan for the Sinners & Saints project. The proposed project is located at 19186 FM 2252 and consists of a 1.4-acre and a 1.7-acre parcel.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Master Development Plan for Sinners & Saints at 19186 FM 2252 (4-1)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss land use petitions and budget amendments. The body will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and a special use permit for a concrete batch plant.

• Rezoning petition for a 1.707 acre tract south of 19295 FM 2252 from RA to B-1
• Special Use Permit petition for a concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252
• Variance request for through truck traffic regulations at 23355 Bat Cave Road
• Bid award for wrecker service and vehicle storage
• Budget amendments for General Fund, Water Company O&M, Capital Improvements, and Water/Sewer Capital Improvements

City Council approved three budget amendments for the 2023 fiscal year and awarded a five-year wrecker service contract. The Council approved a rezoning petition for a 1.707-acre tract but denied a special use permit for a concrete batch plant and a truck traffic variance.

• Approved FY 2023 General Fund Budget Amendment #1 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund Budget Amendment #1 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Capital Improvements Fund Budget Amendment #1 (5-0)
• Awarded 5-year wrecker service and vehicle storage bid to Johnny’s Wrecker Service (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.707 acres to Neighborhood Service (B-1) District for Eric T. Fischer (5-0)
• Denied Special Use Permit for Guadalupe Ready Mix concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252 (5-0)
• Denied truck traffic variance petition for 23355 Bat Cave Road (5-0)
• Agreed by consensus to continue negotiations with Republic Services for waste and recycling

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session to finalize the results of the May 6, 2023, Special Election. The body will consider adopting the home rule charter and administering oaths of office to newly elected officials.

• Canvass and declare results of the May 6, 2023, Special Election
• Resolution No. 501-052023 to adopt the home rule charter
• Administer oaths of office to Mayor Robb Erickson, Lisa Swint (Place Two), and Jestis “Jesse” Valdez (Place Three)
• Election of Mayor Pro-Tem for a term expiring May 2024
• Designation of authorized signers for First United Bank and TexPool accounts

The City Council approved the results of the May 6, 2023, Special Election and adopted a home rule charter via Resolution No. 501-052023. The council also administered oaths of office to elected officials and designated authorized bank account signers.

• Adopted home rule charter via Resolution No. 501-052023 (5-0)
• Approved canvass of May 6, 2023, Special Election results (5-0)
• Elected Lisa Swint as Mayor Pro-Tem for a one-year term (5-0)
• Designated Mayor Erickson, Mayor Pro-Tem Swint, Nancy Cain, Marisa Spencer, and Chief Eberhardt as authorized bank signers (5-0)
• Approved continuing City Partner Membership with Tri-County Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Rescheduled June Regular Meeting to June 13, 2023 (5-0)
• Rescheduled July Regular Meeting to July 11, 2023 (5-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will discuss utility activity reports and water system maintenance. The body will consider recommendations regarding drought watering restrictions and the AMI notification process.

• Review of Drought Watering Restrictions (Ordinance No. 61-082022)
• AMI updates and notification process
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report on water pumping and infrastructure
• Proposed Water Conservation Education booth at Garden Ridge Market Days

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a special use permit. The body will also discuss impervious cover compliance options.

• Rezoning petition by Eric T. Fischer for a 1.707 acre tract adjacent to FM 2252 south of 19295 FM 2252
• Special Use Permit petition by Guadalupe Ready Mix for a concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252
• Discussion of Alternate Compliance Options for Impervious Cover (Crow and Bates)

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council deny a special use permit for a concrete batch plant due to site plan non-compliance. The Commission also recommended approval for a rezoning petition for a 1.707 acre tract on FM 2252.

• Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Eric T. Fischer's rezoning petition for 1.707 acres to Neighborhood Service (B-1) District (6-0)
• Recommended City Council denial of Guadalupe Ready Mix's Special Use Permit for a concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252 (6-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will review staff reports and consider awarding a bid for the FM 2252 water line relocation. The body will also discuss aggregate mining operations adjacent to the city and the 2023 Texas Legislative Session.

• Awarding of bid for FM 2252 Water Line Relocation
• Discussion of aggregate mining operations adjacent to the City of Garden Ridge
• Water loss adjustment request for 9902 Michelle Hill
• Review of March 31, 2023 Financial Statement and Summary Report
• Discussion of 2023 Texas Legislative Session

The City Council unanimously approved a $1,119,284 bid to Pronto Sandblasting & Coating & Oil-Field Service for the FM 2252 Water Line Relocation project. They also approved a $1,567.24 water loss adjustment credit for a resident at 9902 Michelle Hill. The consent agenda, including minutes and a financial report, was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Awarded FM 2252 Water Line Relocation project bid to Pronto Sandblasting & Coating & Oil-Field Service for $1,119,284 (5-0)
• Approved water loss adjustment credit of $1,567.24 for 9902 Michelle Hill (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-d: minutes and financial report (5-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review the Utility Department Monthly Activity Report and a pumping and recovery study of the City's water storage. The Commission will also consider a recommendation regarding a water loss adjustment request for 9902 Michelle Hill.

• Approval of minutes for January 17, 2023, Water Commission Regular Meeting
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report regarding water pumping, usage, and infrastructure
• Pumping and recovery study of City's water storage
• Water loss adjustment request for 9902 Michelle Hill for the billing period of December 22, 2022 — January 23, 2023

The Water Commission recommended that City Council approve a water loss adjustment credit for a property at 9902 Michelle Hill. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting.

• Recommended to City Council approval of a $1,567.24 water loss adjustment credit for 9902 Michelle Hill (4-0)
• Approved minutes for January 17, 2023, Water Commission Regular Meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge Charter Commission will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the proposed City Charter. The session includes a presentation by Mayor Erickson and a public question-and-answer period.

• Presentation by Mayor Erickson regarding the City of Garden Ridge City Charter
• Public Q&A on the difference between General Law and Home Rule municipalities
• Discussion on the content of a Charter and procedures for election and adoption

General

The Garden Ridge Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a petition from Guadalupe Ready Mix. The board will consider whether to allow silos to exceed the standard height limit in an industrial zone.

• Variance request for silos at 20762 F.M. 2252 to reach heights of 86’-6 5/16” and 70’-9 5/8”

The Board of Adjustment denied a petition from Guadalupe Ready Mix to exceed height regulations for silos at 20762 F.M. 2252. The board determined that the request was contrary to public interest and that no undue hardship existed. The decision followed a public hearing with 20 citizen speakers and 20 written comments.

• Denied variance for Guadalupe Ready Mix to build silos up to 86’-6 5/16” and 70’-9 5/8” (5-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will discuss extending a waste and recycling franchise agreement and joining the Texas Opioid Settlement Agreements. The meeting includes monthly activity reports from city departments and a discussion on aggregate mining operations.

• Ordinance No. 143-032023: 120-day extension of exclusive franchise agreement with BFI Waste Services of Texas, LP/DBA Republic Services of San Antonio
• Resolution No. 499-042023: Joining the Texas Opioid Settlement Agreements
• Resolution No. 500-042023: Suspending CenterPoint Energy 2023 Annual GRIP Adjustment for 45 days starting May 1, 2023
• Discussion on aggregate mining operations adjacent to the City of Garden Ridge
• Executive session regarding Guadalupe Readymix Permit Applications

The City Council approved a 120-day extension for the exclusive franchise agreement with BFI Waste Services of Texas, LP/DBA Republic Services of San Antonio. The council also joined the Texas Opioid Settlement Agreements and suspended a CenterPoint Energy adjustment. Other items including staff and project reports were deferred.

• Approved 120-day extension of waste and recycling franchise agreement with Republic Services (5-0)
• Approved joining the Texas Opioid Settlement Agreements (5-0)
• Approved suspending CenterPoint Energy 2023 Annual GRIP Adjustment for 45 days starting May 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 financial statements and reports (5-0)
• Approved destruction of city records per retention plan (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Joe Haltaman from the Water Commission (5-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on several ordinances and a resolution. The agenda includes public hearings regarding zoning and traffic impact analysis.

• Ordinance No. 13-032023: Adopting a comprehensive planning and zoning ordinance and establishing a Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment
• Ordinance No. 7-032023 Amendment #6: Establishing provisions for traffic impact analysis
• Ordinance No. 238-032023: Appointing members to the Board of Adjustment
• Resolution No. 498-032023: Approving a development manual and authorizing the City Administrator to amend it

The City Council approved a comprehensive planning and zoning ordinance and established a Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment. Council also approved a traffic impact analysis amendment and a new development manual.

• Approved Ordinance No. 13-032023 adopting a comprehensive planning and zoning ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7-032023 Amendment #6 regarding traffic impact analysis (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 238-032023 appointing members to the Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 498-032023 establishing a development manual (5-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will meet to discuss several authorizations, including a waste service franchise extension and a bank agreement. The council will also receive monthly reports from city departments and updates on the FM 2252 TxDOT project.

• Ordinance No. 143-032023: Proposed 120-day extension of waste and recycling agreement with Republic Services of San Antonio
• Award of Bank Depository and Collateral Agreement with First United Bank
• Contract with MVBA, LLC dba Accounts Receivable Collections Group
• Discussion on aggregate mining operations adjacent to the city
• Executive session regarding Guadalupe Readymix Permit Applications

City Council declared unopposed candidates elected to office and canceled the May 6, 2023, General Election. The council also approved a bank depository agreement with First United Bank and a collections contract with MVBA, LLC.

• Approved Ordinance No. 237-032023 to declare unopposed candidates elected and cancel the May 6, 2023, General Election (5-0)
• Approved Bank Depository and Collateral Agreement with First United Bank (5-0)
• Approved contract with MVBA, LLC dba Accounts Receivable Collections Group (5-0)
• Approved February 8, 2023, Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 31, 2023, Financial Statement and Summary Report (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to order a general election for Mayor and Council seats, as well as a special election for home rule charter adoption. The body will also review the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Report and discuss board policies.

• Ordinance No. 235-022023: General Election on May 6, 2023 for Mayor, Council Place Two, and Council Place Three
• Ordinance No. 236-022023: Special Election on May 6, 2023 for home rule charter adoption
• Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Report (period ending September 30, 2022)
• Ordinance No. 210-102022: Adopting board and commission policies and procedures
• Executive session regarding variance and Special Use Permit for Guadalupe Readymix concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252

The City Council approved two separate elections for May 6, 2023, including one to determine if home rule status should be granted to the city. Council also approved the FY2022 audit report and appointed a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved Ordinance No. 236-022023 to order a Special Election on May 6, 2023, for home rule charter adoption (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 235-022023 to order a General Election on May 6, 2023, for Mayor, City Council Place Two, and City Council Place Three (5-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Report (5-0)
• Appointed Donald (Joe) Maloney to the Planning and Zoning Commission with a term expiring September 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved January 4, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved December 31, 2022, Financial Statement and Summary Report (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Garden Ridge Police Department Racial Profiling Report (5-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will discuss utility department activity reports and water system maintenance. The body will review and make possible recommendations regarding water pressure regulations and drought watering restrictions.

• Review of Water Pressure Regulations
• Review of Drought Watering Restrictions (Ordinance No. 61-082022)
• Recommendation for appointment of Water Commissioner Place 1, William Pohl
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report on water pumping and infrastructure

The Water Commission approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022, meeting. The commission reviewed the Utility Department Monthly Activity Report and discussed water pressure regulations and drought water restrictions.

• Approved November 15, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)

General

The Charter Commission is meeting to discuss and draft a proposed City Charter. The body will also consider approving minutes from three previous meetings held in November and December 2022.

• Discussion and drafting of the proposed City Charter
• Approval of minutes from November 28, 2022, November 30, 2022, and December 12, 2022

General

The Charter Commission is meeting to discuss and draft a proposed City Charter. The session includes two periods for citizen comments.

• Discussion and drafting of the proposed City Charter

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance adopting board and commission policies and procedures. The meeting includes the swearing-in of police officers and a discussion regarding the 2023 Texas Legislative Session.

• Ordinance No. 210-102022 regarding board and commission policies and procedures
• Resolution No. 497-012023 for the annual review and adoption of the Public Funds Investment Policy
• Appointment recommendation for the Water Commission
• Executive session regarding a proposed concrete batch plant at 20762 FM 2252
• Status reports on the FM 2252 TxDOT Project

City Council appointed William Pohl to the Water Commission for a term ending September 30, 2024. The council also approved the December 7, 2022, meeting minutes and the annual Public Funds Investment Policy. By consensus, the council supported applying for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Recreational Trails Grant and hosting a Walkable Community Workshop.

• Appointed William Pohl to the Water Commission (5-0)
• Approved December 7, 2022, City Council Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved November 30, 2022, Financial Statement and Summary Report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 497-012023 regarding Public Funds Investment Policy (5-0)
• Agreed by consensus to apply for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Recreational Trails Grant
• Agreed by consensus to conduct a Walkable Community Workshop