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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

City Council

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 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

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 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

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 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)

Planning and Zoning Commission

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 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 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 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)

General

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 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

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 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 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)

City Council

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