Garden Ridge public meetings in 2025

Water Commission

The Water Commission will hold a regular meeting with citizen comment periods and approval of prior minutes. Discussions include the Utility Department monthly activity report, the 2025-2045 Water System Capital Improvement Plan, and a Wastewater Ordinance. No final votes on these items are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025 Water Commission Regular Meeting
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report on water pumping, infrastructure, and drought management
• Discussion of 2025-2045 Water System Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion of Wastewater Ordinance
• Future agenda items

General

The Aggregate Production Operations Advisory Council will meet to discuss its organizational structure and objectives. The body will also consider a monitoring presentation from Integrated Geotechnical Solutions (IGS).

• Discussion of Advisory Council goals and objectives
• Discussion of Advisory Council format, bylaws, and procedures
• Integrated Geotechnical Solutions (IGS) Monitoring Presentation

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will meet on Dec 3, 2025 to act on agenda items including a scale variance request for the replat of 8111 Wild Wind Park. The council will also consider the 2026 Master Calendar, Board of Adjustment appointments, and agenda format changes, and will vote on the consent agenda items. Staff reports from the City Manager, Finance/HR, Police, Public Works, and other departments will be presented, and a citizen comment period will be provided.

• Scale variance request to change plat scale from 1"=100' to 1"=60' for 8111 Wild Wind Park (1.824‑acre tract)
• Approval of the City of Garden Ridge 2026 Master Calendar
• Board of Adjustment appointments
• Agenda format/structure changes
• Consent agenda: approval of Nov 5, 2025 meeting minutes and Oct 31, 2025 financial statement

The City Council unanimously approved a one‑inch‑to‑sixty‑feet scale variance and the replat for the 1.824‑acre 8111 Wild Wind Park tract. The council also approved the 2026 Master Calendar, appointed four members to the Board of Adjustment, and adopted agenda format revisions. All consent agenda items, including the November 5 minutes and October financial report, were approved without opposition.

• Approved scale variance (1"=60') for Replat of 8111 Wild Wind Park (4-0)
• Approved Replat of 8111 Wild Wind Park (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Master Calendar (4-0)
• Appointed Jesse Valdez, Veronica Garcia, Elizabeth Templeman, Roy Leatherberry to Board of Adjustment (4-0)
• Approved agenda format/structure revisions (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: November 5 minutes and October 31 financial report (4-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on the Water Master Plan, Wastewater Ordinance, and Ordinance No. 54, as well as receive the Utility Department's monthly activity report on water usage and infrastructure. The agenda includes citizen comment periods and approval of the September meeting minutes.

• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2025 regular meeting
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report including water pumping, usage, and drought management
• Discussion of Water Master Plan
• Discussion of Wastewater Ordinance
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 54-Water Company

The Garden Ridge Water Commission approved the minutes from its September 16, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with six votes in favor and none opposed. No other actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and updates. The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

• Approved September 16, 2025 Water Commission minutes (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a scale variance for a replat at 8111 Wild Wind Park, allowing a 1"=60' scale instead of the standard 1"=100'. They will also vote on approving the October 8, 2025 minutes, discuss items from recent City Council meetings, adopt Ordinance No. 210-102022 on board policies, and appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year terms.

• Scale variance request for replat of 8111 Wild Wind Park (Lot 91R, formerly Lots 91 & 92, Wild Wind Unit-3)
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 210-102022 establishing board and commission policies and procedures
• Appointment of Planning and Zoning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for a one-year term
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2025 regular meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It unanimously recommended that the City Council approve a scale variance (1"=60') and the replat of the 1.824‑acre 8111 Wild Wind Park tract, establishing Lot 91R. The commission also appointed Kerim Jacaman as chair and Richard Howard as vice‑chair for one‑year terms. All votes were 4‑0 in favor.

• Approved October 8, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission minutes (4‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve scale variance and replat for 8111 Wild Wind Park (4‑0)
• Appointed Kerim Jacaman as Commission Chair for one‑year term (4‑0)
• Appointed Richard Howard as Vice‑Chair for one‑year term (4‑0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 61-112025 establishing a Drought Management Plan with trigger conditions and demand reduction measures. Other actions include voting on a resolution for Comal Appraisal District board elections, implementing a three-way stop at Schoenthal Road and Water Wood Drive, and considering renaming Pavilion 1 at Paul Davis Park to "Harold Miller Pavilion". Routine items include approval of October meeting minutes and monthly staff reports.

• Public hearing and action on Ordinance No. 61-112025 establishing a Drought Management Plan
• Resolution No. 539-112025 for election of Comal Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Implementation of a three-way stop at Schoenthal Road and Water Wood Drive
• Nomination to rename Pavilion 1 at Paul Davis Park to "Harold Miller Pavilion"
• Reappointment of Planning and Zoning Commissioners Maloney and Howard to expiring terms

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 61‑112025, establishing a Drought Management Plan with trigger conditions, demand‑reduction measures, a variance process, and penalties. The council also reappointed two Planning and Zoning Commissioners, approved a three‑way stop at Schoenthal Road and Water Wood Drive, and renamed Pavilion 1 at Paul Davis Park to the Harold Miller and Ramona Miller Banfield Pavilion. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted Drought Management Plan ordinance (Ordinance No. 61‑112025) – approved 5‑0
• Reappointed Planning & Zoning Commissioners Maloney and Howard – approved 5‑0
• Approved three‑way stop at Schoenthal Road and Water Wood Drive – approved 5‑0
• Renamed Pavilion 1 at Paul Davis Park to “Harold Miller and Ramona Miller Banfield Pavilion” – approved 5‑0
• Distributed 27 votes to elect Comal Appraisal District board members (9 each for Alvarez, Brown, O’Neil) – approved 5‑0
• Approved agenda format/structure revisions – approved by consensus
• Approved consent agenda items (October 1 minutes and September 30 financial report) – approved 5‑0

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council on reappointing four commissioners whose terms expire September 30, 2025: Dr. Miller, Maloney, Estrada, and Howard. The meeting also includes a presentation from the City Attorney, approval of November 20, 2024 minutes, and discussion of ordinance adopting board policies and procedures.

• Discussion of expiring terms for Commissioners Dr. Miller, Maloney, Estrada, and Howard
• Recommendation to City Council on reappointment of commissioners
• Ordinance No. 210-102022 adopting board and commission policies and procedures
• Approval of Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from November 20, 2024
• Presentation from City Attorney's Office

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 20, 2024 special meeting. It also unanimously recommended that Commissioners Joe Maloney and Richard Howard be reappointed for terms ending September 30, 2027. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:50 p.m.

• Approved minutes for November 20, 2024 special meeting (6-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Commissioners Joe Maloney and Richard Howard (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 1, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including ordinances related to water conservation and drought management. The agenda also includes proclamations, consent agenda items, staff reports, and a bid award for a municipal storage tank project. Key decisions involve setting a public hearing for a drought management plan and taking action on landscape irrigation requirements to promote water conservation.

• Ordinance No. 61 establishing a Drought Management Plan – set date for public hearing
• Ordinance No. 159 establishing landscape and irrigation requirements for water conservation – discuss and take action
• Bid award for Municipal Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project
• Discussion on possible amendments to Ordinance No. 168 related to golf cart use
• Interlocal agreement for mutual access to CloudLibrary digital resources

The Garden Ridge City Council approved several actions. It awarded a $169,000 contract to N.G. Painting, LP for the municipal ground storage tank rehabilitation project. The council also approved amendments to the water‑conservation Ordinance No. 159 and appointed Brian Strickland to the Water Commission. Additional items included a vote for the TML Region 7 director, adoption of a facility‑naming policy, and a decision not to nominate anyone to the Comal Appraisal District board.

• Approved consent agenda items a‑e (4‑0)
• Approved amendments to Ordinance No. 159 (4‑0)
• Appointed Brian Strickland to Water Commission, Place 5 (4‑0)
• Awarded $169,000 contract to N.G. Painting, LP for ground storage tank rehab (4‑0)
• Cast city vote for TML Region 7 Director Norma Sanchez‑Stephens (4‑0)
• Declined to submit nomination to Comal Appraisal District Board (consensus)
• Approved City Facility Naming Policy (4‑0)
• Directed staff to continue researching golf‑cart ordinance amendments (consensus)

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission will meet to approve minutes, review utility reports, and discuss three ordinances regarding drought management, irrigation requirements, and commission policies. The Commission will also recommend the appointment of a new Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Approval of August 19, 2025, Water Commission minutes
• Discussion of Drought Management Plan (Ordinance No. 61)
• Discussion of landscape and irrigation system requirements (Ordinance No. 159)
• Discussion of board and commission policies (Ordinance No. 210-102022)
• Recommendation for Water Commission Chair and Vice-Chair appointment

The Water Commission approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend City Council approval of amendments to Ordinance No. 61, the Drought Management Plan, and to Ordinance No. 159, the landscape and irrigation requirements, each with a 5‑0 vote. The Commission also appointed William Pohl as Chair and Nathan Dorsey as Vice‑Chair for a one‑year term, both unanimously.

• Approved August 19, 2025 Water Commission minutes (5‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve amendments to Ordinance No. 61 Drought Management Plan (5‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve amendments to Ordinance No. 159 Landscape and Irrigation requirements (5‑0)
• Appointed William Pohl as Commission Chair for one‑year term (5‑0)
• Appointed Nathan Dorsey as Vice‑Chair for one‑year term (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The body will also hold a public hearing and vote on a tax rate of $0.246430 per $100 of assessed valuation for the 2025 tax year.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (Ordinance No. 245-092025)
• Public hearing and vote on a 2025 tax rate of $0.246430 per $100 (Ordinance No. 246-092025)
• Ratification of the property tax increase for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Partial Exemption Permit request from Buckley Powder Co. for blasting at Heidelberg Materials Servtex Quarry
• Possible amendments to Ordinance No. 168 regarding golf cart use

The council unanimously approved the city’s FY 2025‑2026 budget and set the 2025 tax rate at $0.246430 per $100. It also granted a partial exemption permit to Buckley Powder Co. for blasting at the Heidelberg quarry, reappointed two Water Commission members, and authorized changes to the city’s third‑party monitoring contracts. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Partial Exemption Permit for Buckley Powder Co. blasting at Heidelberg Quarry, fee $33,026.22 (4‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 City Budget (Ordinance No. 245-092025) (unanimous roll call)
• Reappointed Water Commission members Dr. Carmichael and Commissioner Harshbarger (terms to 9/30/2027) (4‑0)
• Adopted Tax Rate $0.246430 per $100 for 2025 Tax Year (Ordinance No. 246-092025) (4‑0)
• Ratified property tax increase reflected in FY 2026 Budget (4‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to give Vibra‑Tech a 30‑day termination notice (4‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate new monitoring contract with IGS (4‑0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will hold a special meeting to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget. A public hearing will be held before discussion and possible action on the budget. The meeting includes citizen comment periods and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing and action on the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget for the City of Garden Ridge

The council held a public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget Revision #1; no comments were submitted. Councilmember Harralson moved to approve the budget, which includes one additional full-time Patrol Officer. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro‑Tem Smith and approved unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The budget will be adopted by ordinance at the September 3 regular meeting.

• Approved FY 2026 Proposed Budget Revision #1, adding one full-time Patrol Officer (5-0)

Water Commission

The Water Commission will review utility activity reports and drought management ordinances. The body will also discuss the expiring terms of two commissioners to make reappointment recommendations to the City Council.

• Recommendation for reappointment of Commissioner Dr. Carmichael and Commissioner Harshbarger
• Review of Utility Department Monthly Activity Report regarding city wells and infrastructure
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 61 (Drought Management Plan)
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 159 (Landscape and Irrigation System Requirements)

The Water Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously recommended that Commissioner Dr. Richard Carmichael and Commissioner Keven Harshbarger be reappointed for terms ending September 30, 2027. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 17, 2025 Water Commission minutes (5-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Dr. Richard Carmichael and Keven Harshbarger (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a zoning variance for Don and Connie Simmons to allow an accessory structure (carport) in front of the primary dwelling, contrary to current zoning regulations. The meeting includes a public hearing, approval of prior minutes, and discussion of rules of procedure.

• Public hearing on variance request by Don and Connie Simmons for property at 20632 Timber Rose Drive to allow carport in front of main house, contrary to Ordinance No. 13-102024 Section 2.06.04.
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting.
• Discussion and possible adoption of Rules of Procedure for the Board.

General

The Aggregate Production Operations Advisory Council is holding a workshop to discuss goals, bylaws, and procedures, and to hear a presentation on blasting from Buckley Powder Company. No formal votes are expected; the meeting is largely organizational and informational.

• Presentation on blasting by Dustin Althoff of Buckley Powder Company
• Discussion of goals and objectives of the Advisory Council
• Discussion of format, bylaws, and procedures of the Advisory Council
• Two citizen comment periods (30-minute and 20-minute limits)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to establish a comprehensive water company and a water commission. Members will also review tax rate calculations and propose a tax rate for the 2025 tax year.

• Ordinance No. 54-082025 to adopt a comprehensive water company and establish a water commission
• Proposal of the 2025 tax rate based on No-New-Revenue, Voter-Approval, and De Minimis calculations
• Partial Exemption Permit request from Buckley Powder Co. for blasting at Heidelberg Materials Servtex Quarry
• Possible amendments to Ordinance No. 168 regarding golf cart use
• Appointment of an Ex-Officio Member to the Water Commission

The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 54-082025 establishing a comprehensive water company for Garden Ridge. It also adopted the 2025 property tax rate of $0.246430 and scheduled a public hearing for September 3, 2025. Councilmember Mueller was appointed as the ex‑officio member of the Water Commission, and the Buckley Powder Co. blasting permit request was tabled. The council approved the consent agenda items and agreed to continue researching golf‑cart ordinance amendments.

• Approved Ordinance No. 54-082025 adopting a comprehensive water company (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Mueller as ex‑officio member of the Water Commission (5-0)
• Proposed 2025 tax rate of $0.246430 (M&O $0.199057, Debt $0.047373) (5-0)
• Scheduled 2025 tax rate public hearing for Sep 3, 2025 at City Hall (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and financial statements) (5-0)
• Tabled Buckley Powder Co. partial exemption blasting permit request (5-0)
• Agreed to continue researching possible amendments to golf‑cart ordinance (consensus)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budgets and calculate tax rates for 2025. The meeting includes two citizen comment periods and is open to the public.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budgets
• 2025 Tax Rate Calculations
• Citizen Comment Period (30 minutes)
• Citizen Comment Period (20 minutes)
• City Council Chambers at 9400 Municipal Parkway

The council discussed the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budgets and the 2025 no‑new‑revenue, voter‑approval, and de minimis tax rate calculations. No votes or formal actions were recorded on these items. The meeting adjourned without further business.

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will consider and possibly approve two budget amendments for the current fiscal year: General Fund Budget Amendment #2 and Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund Budget Amendment #2. The council will also discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budgets for the city. Two citizen comment periods are scheduled.

• Resolution 536-072025: FY2025 General Fund Budget Amendment #2
• Resolution 537-072025: FY2025 Water Company O&M Fund Budget Amendment #2
• Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budgets for the City of Garden Ridge

The Garden Ridge City Council approved two budget amendment resolutions: Resolution 536-072025 for the FY2025 General Fund and Resolution 537-072025 for the FY2025 Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund. Both motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. The council also reviewed FY2026 proposed budgets but took no action, and a citizen comment on the Community and Event Center was noted without a decision.

• Approved FY2025 General Fund Budget Amendment #2 (Resolution 536-072025) – 5-0 vote
• Approved FY2025 Water Company O&M Fund Budget Amendment #2 (Resolution 537-072025) – 5-0 vote
• Reviewed FY2026 proposed budgets – no action taken
• Citizen comment on Community and Event Center – no action taken

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will hold a regular meeting including discussion and possible action on a water rate structure recommendation from the Water Commission, awarding a bid for Bat Cave Road, and approving Republic Services' annual rate adjustment. They will also consider a resolution amending the Aggregate Production Operations Advisory Council. Staff reports and citizen comment periods are scheduled.

• Water Commission recommendation on water rate structure – discussion and possible action
• Bid award for Bat Cave Road
• Republic Services annual rate adjustment
• Resolution No. 535-072025 amending APO Advisory Council and appointing additional member
• Designate Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector for 2025 tax rate calculation

The City Council unanimously approved the Water Commission’s recommendation for a FY2026 water rate structure with a $4.00 base increase and a 4% tier increase. The Council also awarded the Bat Cave Road Improvements contract to Dean Word Company for $312,333.75, approved a 4.79% CPI rate increase for Republic Services, and adopted Resolution No. 535-072025 amending the Aggregate Production Operations Advisory Council. All consent‑agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Water Rate Structure FY2026: $4 base increase and 4% tier increase (4-0)
• Awarded Bat Cave Road Improvements contract to Dean Word Company for $312,333.75 (4-0)
• Approved Republic Services 4.79% CPI rate increase and Ordinance No. 143-072025 amendment (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 535-072025 amending Aggregate Production Operations Advisory Council (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, financial statements, 9‑1‑1 budget, tax assessor designation) (4-0)

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission will discuss and possibly make recommendations on the water rate structure following a presentation from city staff. The commission will also receive a utility department activity report on water pumping, infrastructure maintenance, and drought management. Other items include updates on the Drought Management Plan (Ordinance No. 61) and Landscape and Irrigation System Requirements (Ordinance No. 159).

• Water Rate Structure discussion and recommendation to City Council
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report on water pumping and infrastructure
• Ordinance No. 61 – Drought Management Plan review
• Ordinance No. 159 – Landscape and Irrigation System Requirements review
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2025 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on a zoning variance request. The board will also consider the approval of previous meeting minutes and the rules of procedure.

• Petition by Michael Nufer for a zoning variance to allow a wooden stairway to encroach 4 feet into a 15-foot side building setback at 8903 Tuscan Hills Drive
• Approval of May 6, 2024, Board of Adjustment meeting minutes
• Discussion and action on Rules of Procedure

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting. It also adopted a motion to follow Robert’s Rules of Order for future proceedings. Finally, the Board granted a zoning variance allowing a wooden stairway with a four‑foot setback encroachment at 8903 Tuscan Hills Drive.

• Approved May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Robert’s Rules of Order for procedures (4-0)
• Approved zoning variance for 8903 Tuscan Hills Drive (4-0)

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will meet to approve minutes, review monthly department reports, and discuss the FY 2026 budget process. The council will also consider establishing a Quarry Advisory Council.

• Approval of May 7 and May 13 City Council minutes
• FY 2026 Budget Process/Calendar
• Resolution No. 535-062025 establishing Quarry Advisory Council
• City Manager, Finance/HR, and Police monthly activity reports
• FM 2252 TxDOT and Land Development project status reports

The Council voted 5‑0 to adopt Resolution No. 535‑062025, establishing an Aggregate Production Operations Advisory Council and appointing its inaugural members. The same vote also approved the consent agenda items, including the May 7 and May 13 meeting minutes and the April 30 financial statement. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (May 7 minutes, May 13 minutes, April 30 financial statement) – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution No. 535‑062025 establishing Aggregate Production Operations Advisory Council and appointed members – vote 5-0

Water Commission

The Water Commission will meet to hear a guest presentation on rain harvesting by Dr. Larry Sunn, consider approval of the March 2025 minutes, receive the Utility Department monthly report, and discuss updates on the water rate analysis, the Drought Management Plan (Ordinance No. 61), and Landscape and Irrigation System Requirements (Ordinance No. 159).

• Guest speaker Dr. Larry Sunn, Rain Harvesting Consultant with Rain Bees, on educational outreach
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report covering water pumping/usage, infrastructure maintenance, and drought management
• Water Rate Analysis Update
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 61 (Drought Management Plan) and Ordinance No. 159 (Landscape and Irrigation System Requirements)

The Garden Ridge Water Commission met on May 20, 2025 and approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. The commission reviewed a rain‑harvesting presentation, a monthly activity report, a water‑rate analysis, and discussed possible revisions to two water‑related ordinances. No other actions were taken, and the next meeting was scheduled for June 17, 2025.

• Approved March 18, 2025 Water Commission minutes (4-0)

City Council

This special meeting is largely procedural: the City Council will canvass the May 3 general election results, issue certificates of election, and administer oaths to Mayor-elect Lisa Swint and council members Jim Mueller and Krendra Harralson. The council will also accept a resignation from the Water Commission, elect a Mayor Pro-Tem, and designate bank signers. Two citizen comment periods are scheduled.

• Accept resignation of Jim Mueller from the Water Commission
• Canvass results of May 3, 2025 General Election
• Issue certificates and administer oaths to Lisa Swint (Mayor), Jim Mueller (Place 2), Krendra Harralson (Place 3)
• Election of Mayor Pro-Tem for a one-year term through May 2026
• Designation of authorized signers on city bank accounts with First United Bank and TexPool

The council accepted Jim Mueller’s resignation from the Water Commission and certified the May 3 general election results, confirming Lisa Swint as mayor, Jim Mueller and Krendra Harralson as council members. Councilmember Kelly Smith was elected mayor pro‑tem for a one‑year term. The council also designated the mayor, mayor pro‑tem, city manager, city secretary and police chief as authorized signers on the city’s First United Bank and TexPool accounts.

• Accepted Jim Mueller’s resignation from the Water Commission (5‑0)
• Certified May 3 election results, confirming Lisa Swint as mayor, Jim Mueller and Krendra Harralson as council members (5‑0)
• Issued certificates of election and administered oaths to the new mayor and council members
• Elected Kelly Smith as Mayor Pro‑Tem for a one‑year term (5‑0)
• Designated Lisa Swint, Kelly Smith, Ryan Rapelye, Marisa Spencer and Ron Eberhardt as authorized signers on city bank accounts (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially act on new policies regarding council decorum and a revised Code of Ethics. The body is also considering an agreement for an emergency water interconnect and a renewal of a signage agreement with Comal County.

• Resolution No. 534-052025: Emergency interconnect agreement with San Antonio Water System
• Ordinance No. 244-052025: City Council policies regarding decorum and process
• Ordinance No. 232-052025: Repealing and replacing the City Council Code of Ethics
• Interlocal Agreement with Comal County for no thru truck warning signage
• FM 2252 TxDOT Project status report

The City Council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes and financial statements, with a 4‑0 vote. It also adopted two ordinances—one updating council decorum policies and another replacing the Code of Ethics—each passing 4‑0. Additionally, the Council renewed an interlocal agreement with Comal County for truck‑warning signage and authorized the Mayor to execute an emergency water interconnect agreement with San Antonio Water System, both unanimously approved.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, financial report, records destruction) – vote 4‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 244-052025 (council decorum policies) – vote 4‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 232-052025 (replace Code of Ethics) – vote 4‑0
• Approved renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Comal County for truck‑warning signage – vote 4‑0
• Approved Resolution No. 534-052025 authorizing Mayor to execute emergency water interconnect agreement with San Antonio Water System – vote 4‑0

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council will consider several budget-related resolutions, including amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund and Water Company Operation and Maintenance Fund. Two new ordinances will be adopted: one on council decorum and another revising the Code of Ethics. Additional items include designating authorized signers for city financial accounts and adopting policy updates.

• Resolution No. 532-042025 – FY2025 General Fund Budget Amendment #1
• Resolution No. 533-042025 – FY2025 Water Fund Budget Amendment #1
• Ordinance No. 244-042025 – Council decorum policies
• Ordinance No. 232-042025 – Revised Code of Ethics and conduct rules
• Designation of authorized signers for city financial accounts

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the meeting minutes, a financial statement, record destruction, and an amendment to TexPool representation. It also approved FY2025 General Fund Budget Amendment #1 and Water Company O&M Fund Budget Amendment #1. Finally, the council designated new authorized signers for city financial accounts and appointed the City Manager as authorized business officer for credit cards.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, financial statement, record destruction, TexPool rep amendment) (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 General Fund Budget Amendment #1 (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 Water Company O&M Fund Budget Amendment #1 (5-0)
• Designated Mayor Erickson, Mayor Pro-Tem Arvidson, City Manager Rapelye, City Secretary Spencer, and Chief Eberhardt as authorized signers for city financial accounts with First United Bank (5-0)
• Designated City Manager Ryan Rapelye as Authorized Business Officer for city credit card accounts (5-0)

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission will meet to consider routine business, including approval of minutes, a utility activity report, and discussion of the Drought Management Plan (Ordinance 61). A key item is a request to appeal a water loss adjustment denial for a property at 8914 Comanche Path for the billing period December 20, 2024 – January 23, 2025. The commission may vote on the appeal after review.

• Appeal of water loss adjustment denial for 8914 Comanche Path (billing period Dec 20, 2024 – Jan 23, 2025)
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report covering pumping, infrastructure, and drought stage
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 61 – Drought Management Plan and current watering stage
• Presentation on wastewater tank functions and current use

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council meets to consider several items including a new city manager contract following the retirement of City Manager Nancy Cain, an interlocal agreement for cooperative purchasing, and a citizen-filed ethics complaint against a councilmember. The consent agenda includes a resolution suspending CenterPoint Energy's 2025 GRIP adjustment for 45 days. Executive session will address pending litigation and claim notices.

• Retirement presentation honoring City Manager Nancy Cain
• Resolution No. 530-032025 suspending CenterPoint Energy 2025 GRIP adjustment for 45 days
• Interlocal Agreement with Region 8 Education Service Center for TIPS cooperative purchasing
• Discussion of citizen filed ethics complaint against City Councilmember
• Executive session on litigation (Fischer v. City of Garden Ridge) and tort claims

Water Commission

The Garden Ridge Water Commission will discuss and potentially act on Ordinance No. 61-Drought Management Plan and the Water Master Plan. They will also receive a Utility Department Monthly Activity Report covering water pumping, usage, infrastructure, and drought stages. Approval of the November 2024 meeting minutes is on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 regular meeting
• Utility Department Monthly Activity Report on water pumping, usage, and infrastructure
• Discussion of Ordinance No. 61-Drought Management Plan
• Discussion of Water Master Plan
• Educational Water Conservation/Stormwater Fair update

City Council

The Garden Ridge City Council is meeting in a special session. The primary agenda item is an executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, and duties of a new City Manager, including interviews of applicants. A citizen comment period is also scheduled. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for City Manager search and interviews
• Citizen comment period limited to 30 minutes total
• Special meeting format with no voting items posted

City Council

The City Council will consider ordering a general election for Mayor and two council seats. The body will also discuss a new public funds investment policy and the recruitment process for a City Manager.

• Ordinance to order a General Election on May 3, 2025, for Mayor, City Council Place Two, and City Council Place Three
• Ordinance to create a Public Funds Investment Policy
• Ordinance adopting City Council Conduct Policies, including a Code of Ethics
• Contractor agreement with Jill Shackelford
• Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the recruitment and appointment of a new City Manager. The body will also consider several contractor agreements and receive status reports on city projects.

• Discussion and direction on the recruitment process for a new City Manager
• Contractor Agreement between the City of Garden Ridge and The Retail Coach, LLC
• Consulting Agreement presentation by Jill Shackelford
• Status reports on FM 2252 TxDOT Project and Land Development Projects
• Executive session regarding litigation: Eric Fischer v. City of Garden Ridge and Craig Dillard v. City of Garden Ridge