fairoaksranch-tx public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including the first reading of an ordinance adopting updated building codes and approval of preliminary and final plats for residential developments. The consent agenda includes routine items such as meeting minutes and plat-related requests. The council will also receive reports on the year-end financials, police outreach, and other updates, and will convene in executive session to discuss legal matters, including groundwater rights and a specific lawsuit.
- First reading of ordinance adopting updated building codes
- Preliminary plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4 (26 single-family lots)
- Final plat for Front Gate Unit 6 (44 single-family lots)
- Extension of time for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4 preliminary plat
- Executive session on groundwater rights and lawsuit Cause No. 2018-CI-00202
City Council Special Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a workshop on a proposed ordinance that would amend the City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, and a citizens forum.
- Workshop on proposed ordinance amending City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure
- Citizens forum with 5-minute speaking limit per person
- Meeting held at City Hall Council Chambers, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval of two preliminary/final plats for new single-family residential subdivisions, totaling 70 lots, and will review proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a citizen forum.
- Preliminary Plat: Elkhorn Ridge Unit 4, 26 single-family lots, north of Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge
- Final Plat: Front Gate Unit 6, 44 single-family lots, south side of Dietz Elkhorn Road and north of Fair Oaks Parkway
- Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code
- Possible action on calling special meetings for UDC amendment discussions
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to draft amendments to the golf cart ordinance to allow utility vehicles (UTVs) on certain roadways. The council will also consider accepting a private donation to the police department and will receive updates on the household hazardous waste event, the master thoroughfare plan, and a future council retreat. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss legal matters, including groundwater rights and a pending lawsuit.
- Consideration of private donation to Police Department
- Authorize drafting golf cart ordinance amendments for UTV use
- Update on Household Hazardous Event
- Review of master thoroughfare plan
- Executive session on groundwater rights and lawsuit Cause No. 2018-CI-00202
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider approving contracts for the Old Fredericksburg Road Water Line Relocation Project and the Water Plant 2 Upgrades Project, along with a resolution for appraisal district board votes. The agenda also includes a final plat for 27 residential lots, a construction hours ordinance, and a closed session on litigation and hiring an assistant city manager.
- Final plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 8: 27 single-family lots near Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge
- Ordinance amending construction hours of operation (second reading)
- Resolution for casting votes for Bexar and Comal Appraisal District board candidates for 2022-2023
- Professional Service Agreement with K Friese & Associates for Old Fredericksburg Road Water Line Relocation Project (CIP# 21W)
- Construction Agreement with MGB Construction for Water Plant 2 Upgrades Project (CIP# 1W)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval of a final plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 8, a 27-lot single-family subdivision north of Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge. They will also review proposed amendments to the city's Unified Development Code. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and a public comment period.
- Final plat request from Elkhorn Ridge SA, LLC for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 8 (27 single-family lots)
- Review of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code
- Approval of October 14, 2021 meeting minutes
- Citizens to be heard (public comments)
City Council Special Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a workshop on a proposed ordinance amending the City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure. They will also discuss and possibly take action on next steps for the Draft Code of Conduct and the Ethics Ordinance. The meeting includes public comment and is otherwise a standard special meeting.
- Workshop on proposed ordinance amending City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure
- Discussion and possible action on next steps for Draft Code of Conduct and Ethics Ordinance
- Citizens to be heard (public comment, 5-minute limit)
- Roll call and pledge of allegiance
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider approving a 5-year Water, Wastewater, and Reuse Capital Improvement Plan, an interlocal agreement with the Municipal Development District, and a memorandum of understanding for a Peace Tree Lighting and Veterans Day event. The agenda also includes routine consent items, updates from committees, and a closed session to discuss groundwater rights and pending litigation.
- Consideration of 5-year Water, Wastewater, and Reuse Capital Improvement Plan
- Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District and City
- Approval of MOU with Fair Oaks Ranch Homeowners Association for Annual Peace Tree Lighting and Veterans Day Event
- Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 1, Article 1.05 Records Management
- Executive session on groundwater rights and litigation (Cause No. 2018-CI-00202)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to handle routine items, introduce a new member, select officers, and consider rescheduling a future meeting. The main substantive item is a review and discussion of proposed amendments to the city's Unified Development Code, which may affect future development regulations.
- Introduction of new P&Z Commission member Martin E. Bryant
- Approval of September 9, 2021 meeting minutes
- Selection of P&Z Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Consideration to reschedule November 11, 2021 regular meeting
- Review and discussion of proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code
Municipal Development District Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District board will hold a legal training workshop, elect officers for FY 2021/2022, and consider adopting procedures for policy review and updating its rules of procedure. They will also vote on an interlocal agreement with the City of Fair Oaks Ranch and any updates to the project evaluation/grant process policy. A quarterly financial report will be presented.
- Election of MDD Officers for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
- Approval of Interlocal Agreement between MDD and City of Fair Oaks Ranch
- Updates to MDD Project Evaluation / Grant Process Policy
- Adoption of procedure for periodic review of MDD policies
- Quarterly Financial & Investment Report - Q3 2021
City Council Special Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a special meeting to consider final approval of the city budget for fiscal year 2021-22 and to levy a property tax rate of 35.18 cents per $100 valuation. They will also ratify the tax rate in the budget resolutions and handle several consent agenda items, including service agreements and appointments. The meeting includes a closed session for annual evaluations of the City Manager and City Secretary.
- Second reading of ordinance adopting FY 2021-22 city budget (Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022)
- Ordinance levying property tax rate of 35.18 cents per $100 taxable valuation for tax year 2021
- Resolution ratifying property tax rate in FY 2021-22 budgets
- Professional Services Agreement for Auditing Services with ABIP, P.C.
- Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) Meeting
The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) will meet to review updates on impact fee capital projects, including water and wastewater improvements, and discuss land use assumptions. They will also consider recommending a Chair and Vice Chair to City Council and items for the semiannual report. The meeting includes introduction of new members and approval of prior minutes.
- Review of Capital Improvement Projects Summary with water and wastewater CIP maps
- Update on Elevated Storage Tank / Pressure Reducing Valves
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Study update
- Hydropneumatic tank update
- Review of Land Use Assumptions (LUA) as of August 31, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget, followed by consideration of ordinances to adopt the budget and set a property tax rate of 35.18 cents per $100 valuation. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a financial management policy resolution, and new leave policies for police and fire personnel. The council will also consider preliminary and final plats for residential subdivisions and discuss a code of conduct draft.
- Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 proposed budget
- Ordinance adopting city budget for FY 2021-2022
- Ordinance levying property tax rate of 35.18 cents per $100 taxable valuation
- Preliminary plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7 (18 single-family lots)
- Final plat for Front Gate Unit 7 (20 single-family lots)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval of a preliminary plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7 (18 single-family lots) and its tree plan, plus a final plat for Front Gate Unit 7 (20 single-family lots). The meeting also includes approval of the August 12, 2021 minutes and a public comment period.
- Preliminary plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7: 18 single-family lots, north of Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge
- Tree plan for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 7
- Final plat for Front Gate Unit 7: 20 single-family lots, south of Dietz Elkhorn Road and north of Fair Oaks Parkway
- Approval of August 12, 2021 meeting minutes
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine items, new employee introductions, and an award ceremony. They will consider approving a records management ordinance and a contract for live-streaming equipment. The council will also enter executive session to discuss legal matters, including a settlement offer and pending litigation.
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 1, Article 1.05 Records Management
- Contract with Audio Visual Aids for live-streaming equipment (amount not specified)
- Executive session: settlement offer regarding well K-2 operation
- Executive session: legal advice on ground water rights
- Executive session: litigation Cause No. 2018-CI-00202
City Council Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Fair Oaks Ranch City Council. The main item is convening into executive session to interview applicants for vacancies on various boards, commissions, and committees. No other substantive action is scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.
- Executive session under Sec. 551.074 (Personnel Matters) to interview board/commission/committee applicants
- Citizens to be heard (public comment limited to 5 minutes per speaker)
- Possible action on executive session items after reconvening
City Council Special Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting to consider accepting applications for open positions on city boards, committees, and commissions, and to arrange interviews. The council will then convene into executive session to conduct individual interviews with applicants, as permitted under Texas law for personnel matters. After the closed session, they may discuss and take action on the interviews. This is a routine personnel-related meeting with no other substantive agenda items.
- Consideration and possible action to accept applications for open board, committee, and commission positions
- Executive session to interview applicants for vacancies (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Possible action on items discussed in executive session
City Council Special Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider a resolution to set the proposed maximum ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and schedule a public hearing on the budget for September 16, 2021, with adoption and tax rate vote set for September 27, 2021. The council will also conduct annual evaluations of the City Manager and City Secretary in executive session.
- Resolution setting proposed maximum FY 2021-22 ad valorem tax rate
- Public hearing on FY 2021-22 budget set for September 16, 2021 at 6:30 PM
- Budget adoption and tax rate vote set for September 27, 2021
- Annual evaluation of City Manager and City Secretary in executive session
City Council Special Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct interviews for applicants seeking vacancies on various city boards, commissions, and committees. These interviews will occur in executive session under Texas law, with possible action taken afterward in open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, pledge, and a citizens forum.
- Executive session interviews for board, commission, and committee applicants
- Citizens forum with 5-minute speaking limit
- Possible action on executive session items
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider setting the proposed FY 2021-22 tax rate and scheduling budget hearings, approve two preliminary plats for new residential subdivisions, and discuss an interlocal agreement for emergency services. The agenda also includes routine consent items, appointments to boards, and executive session items on legal matters and the City Manager's evaluation.
- Proposed FY 2021-22 ad valorem tax rate confirmation; budget hearing set for Sept 16, adoption Sept 23
- Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection, First Responder EMS, and other Emergency Response Services
- Preliminary plat for Front Gate Unit 6: 44 single-family lots south of Dietz Elkhorn Road
- Preliminary plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 8: 27 single-family lots north of Dietz Elkhorn/Elkhorn Ridge intersection
- Executive session: settlement offer re well K-2, ground water rights, litigation Cause No. 2018-CI-00202
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval of two preliminary plats: Front Gate Unit 6 with 44 single-family lots and Elkhorn Ridge Unit 8 with 27 single-family lots. They will also discuss a tree preservation plan for Front Gate Unit 6 and a Conservation Development Alternative option for the proposed Post Oak Ranch development. Staff will provide a status update on the Unified Development Code amendment process.
- Preliminary plat for Front Gate Unit 6: 44 single-family lots, south of Dietz Elkhorn Road and north of Fair Oaks Parkway
- Preliminary plat for Elkhorn Ridge Unit 8: 27 single-family lots, north of Dietz Elkhorn Road and Elkhorn Ridge intersection
- Front Gate Unit 6 Tree Preservation Plan approval
- Discussion of Conservation Development Alternative for Post Oak Ranch (Noll Tract) near Ammann Road and Ralph Fair Road
- Status update on Unified Development Code amendment process
City Council Special Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting to consider ratifying the City Manager's appointment of a Director of Public Works and Engineering Services, and to authorize advancing Phase Two of the solids handling volute dewatering press system. The council will also receive a presentation and discussion of the draft FY 2021-22 General Fund and Enterprise Fund budgets. No final budget action is scheduled; it is a workshop discussion.
- Ratification of appointment of Director of Public Works and Engineering Services
- Authorization to advance Phase Two of solids handling volute dewatering press system
- Presentation and discussion of draft FY 2021-22 General Fund and Enterprise Fund budgets
Municipal Development District Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board will consider approving the FY 21-22 budget, a professional services agreement for auditing services with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC, and a new boundary map with a sales tax legend. The board will also adopt a process for periodic policy review and receive updates on the Civic Center and quarterly finances.
- Approval of FY 21-22 MDD Budget
- Professional Services Agreement for Auditing Services with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC
- New MDD boundary map with sales tax collection legend
- Process for periodic review and reaffirmation of MDD policies
- Update on Civic Center
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider setting utility rate pricing objectives and appointing a panel for a utility rate study. They will also declare surplus city property, receive an update on the Civic Center and City Hall renovation, and enter executive session to discuss litigation, groundwater rights, and hiring a Public Works director.
- Consideration of Utility Rate Pricing Objectives to guide rate-setting
- Appointments to Utility Rate Study Panel
- Declaring excess City property surplus and authorizing disposal
- Update on Civic Center and City Hall Renovation project
- Executive session: settlement offer for well K-2 claims, groundwater rights, lawsuit Cause No. 2018-CI-00202, hiring Director of Public Works
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a regular meeting that includes a workshop on council roles and responsibilities, approval of prior meeting minutes, a finance update, and an executive session to discuss legal matters including a settlement offer related to well K-2, groundwater rights, and a specific lawsuit. Most agenda items are procedural or informational, with no major public decisions expected.
- Workshop on council roles, ethics, and open meetings laws
- Approval of June 3 and June 9, 2021 meeting minutes
- Monthly finance update
- Executive session on settlement offer for well K-2 claims
- Executive session on groundwater rights and lawsuit Cause No. 2018-CI-00202
Planning & Zoning Commission - CANCELED
This Planning & Zoning Commission meeting was canceled. The agenda had included a tree preservation plan and a preliminary plat for a 45-lot residential subdivision, but no action was taken.
- Front Gate Unit 6 Tree Preservation Plan
- Preliminary Plat for Front Gate Unit 6, 45 single-family lots, south of Van Raub Elementary School and north of Fair Oaks Parkway
City Council Special Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation and discuss the City's Water, Wastewater, and Reuse Master Plan, the Utility System Capital Improvement Plan, and the draft FY 2021-22 Enterprise Fund Operating Budget. No formal action is scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only. Citizens may address the council during the public forum.
- Presentation and discussion of Water, Wastewater, and Reuse Master Plan
- Utility System Capital Improvement Plan
- Draft FY 2021-22 Enterprise Fund Operating Budget
- Citizens to be heard (5-minute limit per speaker)
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to sign an assignment of the Golf & Country Club water supply agreement and a temporary assignment of the effluent disposal agreement. They will also consider adopting a charter for a Utility Rate Advisory Panel and discuss options for multi-platform access to meetings. The agenda includes routine consent items, staff reports, and a closed session for legal matters.
- Assignment and Assumption of Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club Water Supply Agreement
- Temporary Assignment and Assumption of Fair Oaks Club Corp Effluent Disposal Agreement
- Adoption of Charter for Utility Rate Advisory Panel
- Discussion on multi-platform access to City Council meetings
- Executive session on settlement offer for well K-2 claims and litigation Cause No. 2018-CI-00202
City Council Regular Meeting
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and a tree preservation plan, and a resolution for a special election. They will also elect a Mayor Pro-Tem and convene into executive session to discuss legal matters, including a settlement offer related to a claim against the city's operation of well K-2 and pending litigation.
- Approval of Tree Preservation Plan for Front Gate Unit 7
- Resolution ordering special election July 31, 2021 for Council Member Place 3
- Election of Mayor Pro-Tem
- Executive session: settlement offer for claims against well K-2
- Executive session: litigation Cause No. 2018-CI-00202
City Council Special Meeting Workshop Training
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting workshop for training on utility rate orientation and budget basics. The meeting is informational, with presentations by the Finance Director and consultants from Raftelis. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Utility Rate Orientation Workshop led by Finance Director Sarah Buckelew and Raftelis staff
- Budget 101 Training led by Finance Director Sarah Buckelew
- Citizens to be heard during the forum