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Meets: 1st Wednesday of each month
Jay F. Feibelman – Mayor, Place 6
Russ Sanders – Mayor Protem, Place 5
John McCaw – Place 1
Bobby Roberts – Place 2
Jim Young – Place 3
Joe Britan, Place 4
Significant City Council Actions in April
Special Presentation:
Proclamation naming the month of April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in the
City of Garden RidgeApproved:
City Water Commission recommendation on a request by L.W. Svendsen, 9015 Sumac Cove, for a variance to Ordinance 54-022010, Section 35.03, Hot Water on Demand System Rebates, to allow a rebate on a Hot Water on Demand SystemCity Water Commission recommendation on a request by Dan Fordiani, 8824 Garden Ridge Dr., for a variance to Ordinance 54-022010, Section 35.03, Hot Water on Demand System Rebates, to allow a rebate on a Hot Water on Demand System
City Water Commission recommendation on a request by Don Hewitt for the lease of 2 acre feet of Edwards water rights from the City of Garden Ridge to support commercial property at 18414 5th Street in Bracken, Texas.
Certification of Unopposed Candidates in the City of Garden Ridge General Election of May 8, 2010
Ordinance 158-042010 declaring unopposed candidates in the May 8, 2010 General Election, elected to office; canceling the election.Employment of William Spiller as Police Officer with the City of Garden Ridge Police Department effective April 8, 2010, at salary set for said position in the 2010 General Fund Budget
Acceptance of resignation of Don Sweet as Contract Building Inspector for the City of Garden Ridge effective April 1, 2010
Significant City Council Actions in March
PRESENTATIONS:
Report on status of CISD elementary school project in the City of Garden RidgeRecognition of the Canyon High School Theater Arts Class students and instructor for participation in the City of Garden Ridge 2009 Halloween event
APPROVED:
City Water Commission recommendation on a request by Kevin and Nancy Vaille, 8830 Cherokee Path, for a leak adjustment to their February 2010 water billCity Water Commission recommendation on a request by Max and Katherine Schuebel, 9618 Meadow Rue, for a leak adjustment to their February 2010 water bill
City Water Commission recommendation on a request by Ron and Hazel Riffel, 9335 Gloxinia Dr., for a leak adjustment to their January 2010 water bill
Financial Advisory Agreement with RBC Capital Markets as Financial Advisor for the City of Garden Ridge
Release of Lucas Hutchison as Public Works Service Representative II from 90 day probation effective March 3, 2010
TABLED:
Change of meeting time for regular city council meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Significant City Council Actions in February
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Recognition of the Samuel Clemens High School Criminal Justice Program students and instructor for participation in the City of Garden Ridge 2009 Halloween eventAPPROVED:
City Water Commission recommendation to amend Section 35, of the Comprehensive Water Ordinance 54-012010 to update allowable rebates on washing machines and toilets in the rebate programs offered by the City of Garden RidgeAdopting comprehensive water Ordinance 54-022010 for the City of Garden Ridge, Texas and repealing Ordinance 54-012010 adopted January 6, 2010; providing definitions; statement of organization; general policies; regulations and rules; rates and billing cycles; and providing for a penalty
Presentation of the Tier 1 Racial Profiling Compliance Report for the City of Garden Ridge
Ordinance 157-022010 ordering a General Election on May 8, 2010 for the City of Garden Ridge for the purpose of electing Aldermen to City Council Places One, Four and Five; such election shall be a joint election between the City of Garden Ridge and the Comal Independent School District; making provisions for the conduct of such election and resolving other matters related to the conduct of such election
Significant City Council Actions in January
APPROVED:
Annual Audit Report for the City of Garden Ridge for the period ending September 30, 2009.Award of the City of Garden Ridge 2010 FM 2252 Plant Improvements bid.
Award of the City of Garden Ridge 2010 Trinity Well Construction bid.
Services of an independent inspection company as Welding and Coating Inspector for the City of Garden Ridge 2009 Elevated Storage Tank Project.
Authorize the City Administrator to negotiate and enter into a towing contractor contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney, considering bids received and staff recommendation.
City Water Commission recommendation to amend Section 35, of the Comprehensive Water Ordinance 54-072009 for the inclusion of Hot Water on Demand Systems in the rebate programs offered by the City of Garden Ridge.
Adopting comprehensive water Ordinance 54-012010 for the City of Garden Ridge, Texas and repealing Ordinance 54-072009 adopted July 1, 2009.
Resolution 219-012010 of the City of Garden Ridge for participation in the Texas Water Development Board’s Flood Protection Planning Program Grant.
RECEIVED:
Report on the December 15, 2009 Public Workshop held concerning Storm Water Master Plan.
Significant City Council Actions in December
APPROVED:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for approval on a petition by Ryland Homes for a variance to Ordinance 13-122008 for the property at 9115 Tuscan Hills DrivePlanning and Zoning Commission recommendation for approval on a petition by John and Mae Smith represented by Ryland Homes for a variance to Ordinance 13-122008 for the property at 19442 Arrowood Place
City Water Commission recommendation for approval on a request by Daniel Fordiani for the lease of 1 acre foot of Edwards water rights from the City of Garden Ridge to support commercial property located at 18415 5th St. in Bracken, Texas.
City Water Commission recommendation for approval on Edwards Aquifer Authority Management Fee increase from $37 to $39 per acre foot effective January 1, 2010 with provision not to pass additional increase to residents/water customers
Authorizing the City Administrator to accept River City Engineering Proposal and Letter of Authorization for the development of a Storm Water Master Plan for the City of Garden Ridge in the amount of $97,230 including provisions to pursue cost sharing grant for funding development of the plan and any related subsequent project costs.
Reassignment of Jack Drawdy to Public Works Service Representative 1 effective December 3, 2009 at rate of pay set in the 2010 Budget.
Hiring of Lucas Hutchison as Service Representative II effective December 3, 2009 at rate of pay as set by City Council with a 90 day probation period and salary being 5% less during said period.
Significant City Council Actions in November
Approved:
2009 certified tax levy for the City of Garden Ridge as submitted by the Comal County Tax Assessor -CollectorResolution 216-112009 of the City of Garden Ridge for participation in the energy efficiency and conservation block grant program
Award of the City of Garden Ridge FM 3009 Plant 2009 Elevated Storage Tank bid
City Water Commission recommendation on a request by Edmund Fuchs, 9336 Gloxinia, for an additional adjustment to water bill for the period of August 24, 2009 through September 23, 2009 due to leak in the slab of his residence
Annual Memorandum of Understanding for the participation of the Garden Ridge Police Department in the Sanuel Clements High School Police Explorer Program
Resolution 217-112009 designating the official newspaper for the City of Garden Ridge
Resolution 218-112009 casting votes to elect Directors for the Comal Appraisal District for the years 2010-2011
Release of City Secretary Yolanda Benitez from 90 day probation period effective October 21, 2009 with 5% salary increase
Ratification of Police Chief’s acceptance of Officer James Brasher’s resignation of October 13, 2009 effective October 14, 2009
Significant City Council Actions in October
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Proclamation proclaiming October 2008 as Domestic Violence Awareness MonthPresentation by Dudley Wait, Schertz EMS Director, on Schertz EMS First Care Membership Plan and Possible City Council action to allow Schertz EMS to sell the plan in Garden Ridge.
APPROVED:
Schertz EMS permission to sell First Care Membership PlanOrdinance 96-102009 amending Ordinance 96-012004 dated January 7, 2004 and integrating all subsequent amendments thereto dated April 6, 2005 and April 5, 2006; amending the Master Plan for the city of Garden Ridge Water System and amending the Water System Capital Improvement Plan; amending the amount of the Water System Capital Improvement Fee and amending the base year data for said fee calculation; requiring the deposit of Capital Improvement Fees into special accounts for each type of Capital Improvement; limiting the nature of the projects for which Capital Improvements Fees may be utilized; and providing that the provisions of the ordinance are severable.
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition from Comal ISD for variances to the sign ordinance concerning directional and parking signs, pedestal/marquee signage, building signage and other signage to be located at the Garden Ridge Elementary School site
Ordinance 156-102009 specifying a duty of an occupant, owner or agent of a premise within the city to keep all vegetation well trimmed and avoid impediment of vehicular traffic and users of the roadways and right-of-ways and providing for penalties
Resolutions 213-102009, 214-102009 and 215-102009 Government/Municipal/Public Funds Banking Resolutions for Deposit Accounts with American Bank of Texas, N.A. for the purpose of opening accounts associated with the 2009 Certificate of Obligation refinance of 1998 Series, 2009 Interest and Sinking Fund and 2009 Water Improvements respectively
Removal of Sandy Edwards, Administrative Assistant, from 90 day probation period effective October 13, 2009 with five percent salary increase
Removal of Garden Ridge Police Officer Christopher Wernert from 180 day probation period effective October 2, 2009 with five percent salary increase
TABLED:
Ordinance 107-102009 regulating overhanging trees, brush and shrubs to avoid interference with public use of city right-of-way and easements
Significant City Council Actions in September 2009
APPROVED Regular Meeting Sept 2:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on reappointment of Tom Cornehlsen,
Frank Dansby, Nadine Knaus, and Walter Lamar as CommissionersQuarry Commission reappointment Robert Gunnarson, Richard Holloway and Wayne Mudge as Commissioners
Water Commission reappointments of David Heier, Richard Holloway, and Jim Bower as Commissioners
City Impact Fee Advisory Committee recommendation for approval of the 2009 Water Master Plan and associated Water Impact Fee of $4,279 per new connection after required public hearings
Award of the City of Garden Ridge employee health insurance benefit plan to Aetna at a monthly premium of $315.00 per employeeRenew employee dental insurance benefit plan with Dental Select at a monthly premium of $11.73 per employee
Renew employee vision insurance benefit plan with Avesis at a monthly premium of $5.50 per employee
APPROVED Special Meeting, Sept 10:
Ordinance (153-092009) authorizing the issuance of an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 “City of Garden Ridge, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation.Ordinance (154-092009) authorizing the issuance of approximately $785,000 “City of Garden Ridge, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
Ratification of property tax increase of $286,622.29 as reflected in the 2010 General Fund and Interest and Sinking Fund budgets for the City of Garden Ridge
Resolution 209-092009 approving fiscal year 2010 budget for City of Garden Ridge General Fund for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
Resolution 210-092009 approving fiscal year 2010 budget for City of Garden Ridge Water Fund for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
Resolution 211-092009 approving fiscal year 2010 budget for City of Garden Ridge Interest and Sinking Fund for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
Resolution 212-092009 approving fiscal year 2010 budget for City of Garden Ridge Capital Improvement Fund for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
Adoption of $0.1619 as the 2009 Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate for the City of Garden Ridge
Adoption of the $0.092908 as the 2009 Debt Tax Rate for the City of Garden Ridge
Adopting a Property Tax Rate of $0.254808
Ordinance 155-092009 adopting a tax rate of $0.254808 per one hundred dollars assessed valuation for the City of Garden Ridge, Texas to be effective for the Tax Year 2009 (Fiscal Year 2010)
Significant City Council Actions in August 2009
Special Presentation
A Momento of Appreciation presented to retiring City Secretary Linda Knowlson for her service to the City of Garden Ridge from 1997 to 2009
Approved
Resolution 192-082009 nominating Jim Bower as a candidate for the Comal Appraisal District Board of Directors ElectionResolution 194-082009 Government/Municipal/Public Funds Banking Resolutions for Deposit Account with American Bank of Texas, N.A.
Resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation
Consideration and action on a Resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation
Resignation of Ciro Harrison as Public Works Service Representative I effective August 13, 2009
Significant City Council Actions in July 2009
Approved:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for approval on a petition from Comal ISD for a Special Use Permit for its proposed elementary school to be located at the corner of FM 3009 and Municipal ParkwayOrdinance 36-072009 adopting a flood damage prevention plan for the City of Garden Ridge, Texas
Ordinance 152-072009 of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas, adopting an identity theft policy in accordance with an amendment to the fair and accurate credit transaction act of 2003; providing a severability clause and declaring an effective dateOrdinance 54-072009 adopting comprehensive water ordinance for the City of Garden Ridge, Texas and repealing Ordinance 54-032008 adopted March 5, 2008
Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 772.309 the Fiscal Year 2010 Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network Budget
Significant City Council Actions in June 2009
Approved:
Appointment of Russ Sanders as Mayor Pro Tem for a one year termPlanning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition
Appointment of Russ Sanders as Mayor Pro Tem for a one year term
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition from Comal ISD for a Final Plat for its proposed elementary school to be located at the corner of FM 3009 and Municipal Parkway
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on petition by Silvia Gangel for the placement of a temporary trailer on her property located at the intersection of FM 3009 and FM 2252 with temporary trailer to be used as an office for TxDot inspectors during the FM 3009 construction project
Ordinance 22-062009 regulating traffic on streets, roads, and highways within the City of Garden Ridge
Letter of retirement from Linda Knowlson as City Secretary for the City of Garden Ridge effective August 14, 2009
Significant City Council Actions in May 2009
Approved:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition from Comal ISD for variances at the site of a proposed elementary school to be located at the corner of FM 3009 and Municipal Parkway
Special Use Permit amendment allowing for the construction and operation of a veterinary office complex in accordance with the Office and Professional Services District (B-2)Reappointment of Jim Bower to the Edwards Aquifer Implementation Program as City of Garden Ridge representative with expiration date of December 31, 2012
General Fund 2009 Budget Amendment #1 for the City of Garden Ridge and adoption of Resolution 188-052009
Water Fund 2009 Budget Amendment #1 for the City of Garden Ridge and adoption of Resolution 189-052009
Interest and Sinking Fund 2009 Budget Amendment #1 for the City of Garden Ridge and adoption of Resolution 190-052009
Capital Improvement Fund 2009 Budget Amendment #1 for the City of Garden Ridge and adoption of Resolution 191-052009
Petition by Comal ISD for the Master Plan for its proposed elementary school to be located at the corner of FM 3009 and Municipal Parkway
Comal ISD Preliminary Plat for its proposed elementary school
Petition by Tony Overman for an amendment to his Special Use Permit for Lot 1, Block 1 of the Overman Subdivision to include Lot 2, Block 1 of the Overman Subdivision.
Significant City Council Actions in April 2009
Special Presentation:
Proclamation to proclaim April 2009 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
2008 Tier 1 Data Racial Profiling Report for the City of Garden Ridge
City Quarry Commission report and update to the City CouncilApproved:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition from Northeast Bible Church for a variance to Ordinance 55 (Sign ordinance) to allow directional signsRequest from Triumph-Ventures LLC for the transfer of Special Use Permit existing for the Garden Oaks Complex (18945 FM 2252) be transferred from Tony Overman to the current property owner GBD HARGROVE, LLC with no change to conditions stated in permit
Request from Triumph-Ventures LLC for the transfer of Special Use Permit existing for the Ashley Oaks Complex (19315 FM 22252) be transferred from Tony Overman to the current property owner WW ASHLEY OAKS, LLC with no change to conditions stated in permit
Contract between the City of Garden Ridge and Comal County Clerk for election services for DRE Touchscreen iVotronics in the May 9, 2009 General Election for the City of Garden Ridge
Resolution 187-042009 a Government/Municipal/Public Funds Banking Resolution for Deposit Accounts with American Bank of Texas, N.A.Ordinance 88-042009 creating a public funds investment policy for the city of Garden Ridge, Texas
Adopting City of Garden Ridge Fraud Prevention and Detection Policy and amending City of Garden Ridge Employee Handbook to create Chapter 14 Fraud Prevention and Detection PolicyReinstatement of Chris Wernert as a patrol officer for the City of Garden Ridge effective April 2, 2009 at rate of pay as approved for position in the 2009 General Fund budget
Authorize the City Administrator to request towing contract proposals
Rate schedule for rental of pavilions, barbeque hut and baseball field at Paul Davis Park
Significant City Council Actions in March 2009
REPORT:
Status of CISD elementary school project in the City of Garden RidgeAPPROVED:
Petition from Arthur J. Silva to rezone from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Service
(B-1) 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, TexasPetition by Arthur J. Silva for the variances to the property at 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas. Descriptions can be found at City Hall.
Petition from Martin Hendrix for a Master Plan for the property at 19197 Nacogdoches Loop, Garden Ridge, Texas to be known as the Hendrix Family Subdivision
Award of the Forest Waters Circle Drainage Improvements Project to Alamo City Constructors of San Antonio in the amount of $28,758.00
Request for a 3.84% rate adjustment by Bexar Waste for the purpose of an annual CPI adjustment to the solid waste and recycling collection and disposal rates effective June 1, 2009 for the City of Garden Ridge
Significant City Council Actions in February 2009
REPORTS:
Report on discussions with Comal ISD concerning future elementary school in Garden Ridge
Annual Audit Report for the City of Garden Ridge for the period ending September 30, 2008APPROVED:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Triumphant Lutheran Church to replat its property on Bat Cave Road to reflect a land swap with Laredo GFG Development Ltd.
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on request from American bank of Texas for variances to the City of Garden Ridge sign ordinanceRequest for leak adjustment to water bill for December 2008 by Mr. Kevin Vaille, 8830 Cherokee Path
Removal of Garden Ridge Police Officer Richard McMahan from 6 month probationary period effective January 3, 2009
Removal of Public Service Representative II, Manuel Troncoso from 90 day probationary period effective January 13, 2009
Removal of Public Service Representative II, Jack Drawdy from 90 day probationary period effective February 3, 2009
Award of the Asbestos Abatement, Air Monitoring and Abatement Project Management Proposal to Astex Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of $6,085 for the former City Hall located at 9357 Schoenthal Road with said proposal including SW Texas Environmental Contractors, Inc. as the abatement contractor in the amount of $4,000
Ordinance 151-022009 ordering a General Election on May 9, 2009 for the City of Garden Ridge for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Aldermen to City Council Places Two and Three; making provisions for the conduct of such election and resolving other matters related to the conduct of such election
Significant City Council Actions in January 2009
APPROVED:
Formal Agreement for Transfer of Existing CCN from the City of Selma to the City of Garden Ridge to allow the City of Garden Ridge Water Company to serve water to the 7.14 acre tract known as Plaza Oaks Subdivision located on FM 2252 approximately one half mile south of Bat Cave Road and authorize the City Administrator to initiate all necessary procedures on behalf of the City associated with the CCN amendment processAward of proposal to Hansco, Inc. in the amount of $12, 000.00 for the razing of the former City Hall structure located at 9357 Schoenthal Road
RECEIVED REPORTS:
On receipt of the TCEQ 2008 Public Drinking Water Recognition by the City of Garden Ridge Water SystemOn results of the comprehensive compliance evaluation of the City of Garden Ridge Water System by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ). No discrepancies found.