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fairoaksranch-tx public meetings in 2023

40 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 21, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to vote on UDC amendments and AFFF litigation settlement

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of amendments to the Unified Development Code related to statutory and regulatory changes. They will also vote on a resolution to join a multi-district settlement class in Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) product liability litigation. The agenda includes routine consent items, recognitions, and a workshop on permitted uses in the Mixed Use Village zoning district.

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Tue Dec 19, 2023

Special Council Meeting

Council to canvass Dec. 9 special election results

This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to canvass the results of the December 9, 2023 special election. The council will also hold roll call, pledge, and a citizens forum. No other business is listed.

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Thu Dec 14, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

P&Z to consider Unified Development Code amendments on statutory changes

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) amendments related to statutory and regulatory changes. The commission will also discuss prioritizing future UDC policy amendments in a workshop. No formal action is expected from the public hearing itself.

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Wed Dec 13, 2023

Bond Advisory Committee

Bond Advisory Committee to finalize project and funding recommendations

The Fair Oaks Ranch Bond Advisory Committee is meeting to finalize its recommendations for roadway, drainage, and other projects, including funding. They will also discuss the structure and timing of their final report to the City Council. The meeting includes a recap of previous sessions and an updated financial model.

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Thu Dec 7, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider TxDOT safety grant application, police donations, and code changes

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will vote on routine consent items including meeting minutes, a water conservation ordinance update, and a Motorola body camera purchase. They will also consider accepting two private donations to the police department, authorizing a TxDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program grant application, and possibly cancelling the January 4, 2024 meeting. A workshop will discuss Unified Development Code amendments, and the council will enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Wed Dec 6, 2023

Bond Advisory Committee

Bond Advisory Committee tours 23 potential bond project sites

The Bond Advisory Committee is meeting to tour a list of 23 potential bond project sites, including roadway reconstructions, drainage and culvert improvements, and other infrastructure projects. The tour is intended to inform the committee's recommendations on which projects to include in a future bond program. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a site visit.

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Thu Nov 30, 2023

Bond Advisory Committee

Bond Advisory Committee to weigh 2024 bond package recommendations

The Fair Oaks Ranch Bond Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on items including an updated financial model, a tour of bond projects, and recommendations for the 2024 bond package to City Council. The agenda also includes a website demonstration and a request to add a future agenda item. The meeting is open to the public with a citizens forum.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023

Bond Advisory Committee

Bond Advisory Committee to review drainage and other capital projects, funding schedule

The Bond Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its organization, recap the previous meeting, and review Capital Improvements Plan projects, including drainage and other categories, as well as a draft funding schedule. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment, with no final decisions expected on these discussion items.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

P&Z Commission to review Unified Development Code amendments and select chair

The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, select a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and review proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code, including statutory/regulatory changes and Chapter 4, Section 4.9 on permitted uses. The meeting is open to public comment, with each speaker limited to five minutes.

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Tue Oct 24, 2023

Bond Advisory Committee

Bond Advisory Committee to select leaders, review debt and capital plans

The Fair Oaks Ranch Bond Advisory Committee will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, set future meeting dates, and receive presentations on municipal debt basics, the Capital Improvements Plan overview, and roadway projects. This is an informational and organizational meeting, with no final decisions on bond issuance expected.

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Wed Oct 11, 2023

Municipal Development District Meeting

MDD Board to consider debt issuance, investment options, and new programs

The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board will meet to consider several action items, including electing officers for FY 2023/2024, approving an investment policy resolution, and discussing debt issuance and alternative investment options. They will also consider creating a small dollar/small project program and a website/grant application. Reports will be given on the Civic Center project and quarterly finances.

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Thu Sep 21, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to adopt FY 2023-24 budget and set property tax rate at 30.05 cents

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including the second reading of the FY 2023-24 budget ordinance and a property tax rate ordinance. They will also consider resolutions for an interlocal animal control agreement with Boerne, amendments to water supply agreements, and appointments to various boards and commissions. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine minutes and a proclamation, followed by an executive session for legal, real property, and personnel matters.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

Special City Council Meeting - Interviews

Council to interview applicants for board vacancies in closed session

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct interviews, in executive session, for applicants seeking vacancies on various city boards, commissions, and committees. The open portion includes roll call, pledge, and a citizens forum, but no decisions or discussions on other matters are scheduled.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

City Council Special Meeting

Council to hold public hearing on FY 2023-24 budget and tax rate

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and a property tax rate of 30.05 cents per $100 valuation. Following the hearing, the council will consider first readings of ordinances to adopt the budget and levy the tax rate, plus a resolution adopting the pay schedule for general government and police employees. The council will also discuss potential appointments to boards and commissions, and convene into executive session to evaluate municipal court judge finalists.

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Thu Sep 7, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider UDC zoning amendments, FY 2023-24 MDD budget, fuel tank contract

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first-reading approval of amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Chapters 4 and 5, covering zoning districts, use regulations, and subdivision design standards. The council will also consider approving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Municipal Development District (MDD) budget, a contract with JF Petroleum Group for fuel tank construction, and a fee schedule amendment. Additionally, the agenda includes a budget workshop, water conservation plan workshop, and civic center workshop, along with several executive session items on litigation, real property, and personnel matters.

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Thu Aug 17, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to set max tax rate, hold budget workshop for FY 2023-24

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider setting the maximum proposed ad valorem tax rate for FY 2023-24 and hold a budget workshop. They will also vote on amendments to the Unified Development Code, a resolution supporting a six-month extension of 2008 Water Supply Agreements, and other routine items. The agenda includes a public hearing on UDC amendments and several executive session items on litigation, real property, and personnel.

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Thu Jul 20, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider wastewater fee changes and Dietz Elkhorn road project contract

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a first reading of an ordinance to amend wastewater service charges and a resolution to authorize engineering services for the Dietz Elkhorn (East) Reconstruction Project. The council will also hold a budget workshop for FY 2023-2024 covering municipal court, city secretary, utilities, and capital improvements. Several items will be discussed in executive session, including legal matters and real property. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a second reading of a tree ordinance.

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Wed Jul 19, 2023

City Council Special Meeting

Council to discuss civic center design in workshop

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting with a workshop to discuss the civic center design, presented by the interim city manager, public works director, and the architectural firm. No formal action is scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

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Thu Jul 13, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

P&Z to consider UDC amendments to Chapters 1-3 and review Chapters 4-5

The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) Chapters 1-3 (General Provisions, Review Authority and Procedures, Applications and Permits). After the hearing, the commission will consider recommending approval of these amendments to the City Council. The commission will also review proposed amendments to Chapters 4 (Zoning Districts and Use Regulations) and 5 (Subdivision Design Standards). No formal action is expected on the latter items at this meeting.

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Wed Jul 12, 2023

Municipal Development District Meeting

MDD Board to vote on civic center funding amendment and FY 2023-24 budget

The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board will consider approving an amendment to the Chapter 377 Project Funding Agreement with the City for a civic center, and will vote on the FY 2023-24 MDD Budget. The board will also review financial reports, consider a policy reaffirmation, and discuss a webpage and grant application.

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Thu Jun 1, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider wastewater rate structure and 4th of July parade co-sponsorship

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will consider approving a new wastewater service rate structure and co-sponsoring a 4th of July parade with the homeowners' association. The consent agenda includes approval of a 53-lot residential plat for Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C and a mutual aid agreement for emergencies. The council will also discuss terminating the local disaster declaration and receive a strategic communications update. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including litigation and real property for water/wastewater improvements.

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Thu May 18, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider drought plan updates, stop signs, cul-de-sac rebuild, parade

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with several consent agenda items, including second readings of ordinances updating the drought contingency plan and establishing stop signs in Setterfeld Estates. They will also consider authorizing a construction agreement for the Enchanted Park cul-de-sac reconstruction, co-sponsoring a 4th of July parade, and discussing disaster-related requirements. The meeting includes an executive session on legal and real property matters.

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Thu May 11, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

P&Z to consider final plat for 53-home Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval of a final plat for Stone Creek Ranch Unit 2C, a 65.894-acre tract zoned R2, proposing 53 single-family lots. They will also discuss prioritizing topics for Unified Development Code amendments and receive a report on the withdrawal of the Heritage Tree Plan and Preliminary Plat for Botanica Fair Oaks. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and a citizens forum.

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Thu May 4, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider drought plan update and 19.8-acre multi-unit development

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda items, and several discussion items. Key actions include a first reading of an ordinance updating the drought contingency plan and water surcharge fees, and consideration of a concept plan for a multi-unit residential community on about 19.8 acres near Dietz Elkhorn and Ralph Fair roads. The council will also discuss the local disaster declaration, a five-year financial plan, and a quarterly financial update, followed by executive sessions on legal and real estate matters.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider tree ordinance, stop signs, street maintenance contracts

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including first readings of ordinances on tree definitions and stop signs in Setterfeld Estates, authorization for street maintenance construction agreements, and formation of an Emergency Operations Center committee. The council will also discuss the Unified Development Code, Comprehensive Plan, and five-year financial plan. Executive session will address legal matters, real property, and City Manager personnel issues.

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Tue Apr 18, 2023

City Council Special Meeting - Wastewater Town Hall

City Council holds wastewater town hall with breakout stations

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting as a wastewater town hall. The agenda includes a presentation on wastewater by the Director of Public Works, comments on the response to Winter Storm, and breakout stations on wastewater treatment plant expansion, current operations and capital improvement projects, and emergency response and disaster recovery. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for public information and discussion.

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Thu Apr 13, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

P&Z to consider Botanica multi-unit residential project on 19.8 acres

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several items related to the proposed Botanica multi-unit residential community on approximately 19.8 acres zoned Mixed Use Village District, located northeast of Dietz Elkhorn Road and Ralph Fair Road. Actions include recommending approval of a Heritage Plan extension, a Heritage Plan, a Concept Plan, and a Preliminary Plat extension and approval. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a public comment period.

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Wed Apr 12, 2023

Municipal Development District Meeting

MDD Board to elect officers, repeal old resolution, hear reports

The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board will hold a regular meeting to elect officers for FY 2022/2023, consider a resolution repealing Resolution 2013-01 and ratifying amendments to the Financial Management Policy, and receive reports on finances, the Civic Center project, and subcommittees. The meeting is open to the public with a citizens forum.

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Thu Apr 6, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider 19.8-acre multi-unit housing concept plan

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a concept plan for a multi-unit residential community on 19.8 acres, a wastewater treatment plant expansion phasing alternative, and a resolution to designate Frost Bank as the city's depository. The council will also consider authorizing up to $90,000 for on-call building inspector and plan review services, and discuss the local disaster declaration, budget calendar, and drought contingency plan amendments. The meeting includes recognition of an employee of the quarter and new hires, and will convene into executive session for legal and real property discussions.

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Fri Mar 31, 2023

Special City Council Meeting

Council to award brush removal service contract

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly award a bid for brush removal services and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the selected bidder. The agenda contains only this one action item, along with routine opening and public comment procedures.

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Thu Mar 16, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider FY2021-22 audit, ice storm debris funds, and July 4th contracts

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including approval of minutes, budget amendment for ice storm debris removal, and cloud service agreements. They will also discuss the FY2021-2022 audit, July 4th celebration agreements, and Q2 Town Hall planning. The meeting includes a workshop on drainage projects and planning tools, and an executive session on legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Thu Mar 9, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

P&Z to review 19.8-acre multi-unit housing concept plan

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a concept plan for a multi-unit residential community on 19.8 acres zoned Mixed Use Village District, and will discuss recommending amendments to the Unified Development Code to City Council. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.

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Thu Feb 23, 2023

City Council Special Meeting

Council to consider continuing local disaster declaration

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving a resolution that continues the Mayor's February 17, 2023 Local Disaster Declaration, and to discuss any requirements or expenditures related to the disaster. The meeting is open to the public and includes a citizen forum.

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Thu Feb 16, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider one-time brush pickup after ice storm

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, including approval of minutes and a grant resolution for bullet-resistant shields. The main action item is a proposed one-time residential brush pickup and disposal service related to the February ice storm. The meeting also includes workshops on a wastewater treatment plant study, reaching a population of 10,000, and the 4th of July celebration, plus financial reports and executive sessions on legal, real property, and personnel matters.

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Thu Feb 9, 2023

City Council & Planning and Zoning Commission Special Meeting - CANCELED

Special meeting canceled; rezoning hearing for 29243 Enchanted Glen not held

This special joint meeting of the Fair Oaks Ranch City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission was canceled. The agenda had included a public hearing on a rezoning request for 29243 Enchanted Glen, but no action was taken because the meeting did not occur.

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Thu Feb 9, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

P&Z to consider rezoning Enchanted Glen property to Community Facilities

The Fair Oaks Ranch Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 29243 Enchanted Glen from Residential Three (R3) to Community Facilities (CF), recommend approval of an updated tree preservation plan for Front Gate Unit 6, and review proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

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Thu Feb 2, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider disabled veteran tax relief, tree preservation, and transportation workshops

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including ratifying a Building Inspector Services Agreement and considering pursuing state relief for disabled veteran property tax exemptions. The agenda also includes workshops on tree preservation and transportation, as well as reports on the State of the City event and the Police Department's 2022 annual report. The council will also convene in executive session to discuss legal matters, including groundwater rights and litigation.

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Tue Jan 24, 2023

City Council Special Meeting - Transportation Town Hall

Transportation town hall with TxDOT and breakout stations

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council is holding a special meeting as a transportation town hall. The agenda includes a TxDOT presentation and breakout stations covering local TxDOT projects, the city's Master Transportation Plan, roadway capital improvements, and trail impacts. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information and public input.

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Thu Jan 19, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to consider fund balance resolution, police grant, and executive sessions

The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including taking a resolution about fund balance appropriations off the table, accepting a grant for ballistic shields for the police department, and receiving updates on the Civic Center and Post Oak Trail projects. The council will also enter executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, and the city manager's performance.

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Wed Jan 11, 2023

Municipal Development District Meeting

MDD Board to consider Texas CLASS investment pool and FY2021-22 audit

The Fair Oaks Ranch Municipal Development District Board will hold a regular meeting to consider approving participation in the Texas CLASS investment pool and the FY2021-22 audit report. They will also receive reports on the quarterly financials, the Civic Center project, and subcommittee activities.

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