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Council Members:
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 4Significant City Council Actions in November 2007
Approved:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a request from Laredo GFG Development, LTD. for the City of Garden Ridge to annex approximately 15.8 acres known as the Forest of Garden Ridge IV that lies within the City of San Antonio’s ETJ upon release of the ETJ by the City of San AntonioPlanning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a request from ABG Development, LTD. for the City of Garden Ridge to annex approximately 43.5 acres known as the Forest of Garden Ridge III that lies within the City of San Antonio’s ETJ and the CCN of SAWS upon release of the ETJ by the City of San Antonio, release of the CCN by SAWS
City Water Commission recommendation on a request for the leasing of five (5) acre feet of Edwards water from the City of Garden Ridge for a period of five (5) years to support water needs of retail shopping area located at 18816 FM 2252 also known as “Over Yonder”
Resignation of Garden Ridge Police Officer Paul Miller effective October 26, 2007
Employment of Donna O’Conner as Detective Corporal with the Garden Ridge Police Department effective November 7, 2007
Removal of Garden Ridge Police Officer Gabriel Galan from six month probationary period
Approval of 2007 tax levy for the City of Garden Ridge as submitted by the Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code, Section 26.09(e)
Resolution of votes cast by the City of Garden Ridge to elect Directors for the Comal Appraisal District for the years 2008-2009
Resolution 173-112007 expressing the desire of the City of Garden Ridge to opt out of the Greater Bexar County Council of Cities effective thirty days after approval of said resolution
Proposed bid package for solid waste and recycling collection services for the City of Garden RidgeDISAPPROVED:
Disapproved the purchase of three to five (3 to 5) acre feet of Edwards
water from the City of Garden Ridge to support the water needs of retail shopping area located at 18816 FM 2252 also known as “Over Yonder”.
Significant City Council Actions in October 2007
Presentations
Proclamation proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month City Quarry Commission report and update to the City CouncilApproved
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Triumphant Lutheran Church for a revised Master PlanPlanning and Zoning Commission recommendation on the Declaration of Use Restrictions for the Park at Garden Ridge
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on entry signage for the Park at Garden Ridge
City Quarry Commission recommendation on the appointment of Wayne Mudge as Quarry Commissioner to fill vacancy created by resignation of Cindy Miller and for a term of office expiring September 30, 2009.
Resolution 172-102007 designating the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung the official newspaper for the City of Garden Ridge
Resignation of Detective Corporal Christopher Wernert from the Garden Ridge Police Department effective September 10, 2007
General Fund 2007 Budget Amendment #2 for the City of Garden Ridge
Significant City Council Actions 2007
Special City Council Meeting — August 20
Approved:
Renewal of health insurance plan with Aetna for city employee coverage
Renewal of the vision insurance plan for city employees with Avesis
Renewal of dental insurance plan for city employees with Dental Select
Renewal of city employee life insurance plan.
September 5
Approved:
Planning and Zoning recommendation to allow a street facing garage at 9290 Cinchona Trail
Water charge adjustment at 8814 Garden Ridge Dr.Appointment of representative to the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program
Resignation of Cindy Miller from City Quarry Commission
Resolution 168-092007 approving fiscal year 2008 Budget for the City of Garden Ridge General fund.
Resolution 169-092007 approving fiscal year 2008 Budget for the City of Garden Ridge Water Fund.
Resolution 170-092007 approving fiscal year 2008 Budget for the City of Garden Ridge Interest and Sinking Fund.
Resolution 171-092007 approving fiscal year 2008 Budget for the City of Garden Ridge Capital Improvement Fund.
Ratification of the property tax increase of $84,537 as reflected in the 2008 General Fund and Interest and Sinking Fund budgets for the City of Garden Ridge
Adoption of the 2007 Tax Rate of $.221024 per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation for the City of Garden Ridge
Ordinance 141-092007 adopting a tax rate of $0.221024 per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation for the City of Garden Ridge, Texas to be effective for the Tax Year 2007 (Fiscal Year 2008)
Significant City Council Actions in August 2007
Special Presentations:
A representative of Northeast Lakeview College provided an information session on the new facilities, programs and services of Northeast Lakeview College
Presentation on Connect-CTY emergency notification telephone system
Approved:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on reappointment of Tom Cornehlsen, Frank Dansby, Nadine Knaus and Theodore Arnst as Planning and Zoning Commissioners to Places 1, 4, 5, and 6 respectively and with terms of office expiring September 30, 2009City Water Commission recommendation on request by Pete and Melissa Falcone and Jay and Katie Mason on compliance with Ordinance 7-072006 Amendment #1 requiring developers to bring transferable water rights or funding for the purchase of water rights to the City of Garden Ridge for ample water supply for the subdivision of 3.88 acres of property located on Bat Cave Road, known as Lot 1, Block 1, Chipman Subdivision
City Water Commission recommendation on request by GFG Development Ltd. on compliance with Ordinance 7-072006 Amendment #1 requiring developers to bring transferable water rights or funding for the purchase of water rights to the City of Garden Ridge for ample water supply for the subdivision of 107.14 acres of property located on Bat Cave Road, known as the Heimer Tract
City Water Commission recommendation to authorize updating of the City’s Water Master Plan
City Quarry Commission request to proceed with Request for Qualifications for a consultant to assist the Quarry Commission with revisions to Ordinance 34 which regulates and controls blasting by use of explosives within the corporate limits of the City of Garden RidgeProposal by the Garden Ridge Community Church to amend lease between the City of Garden Ridge and the Garden Ridge Community Church to include the former Garden Ridge City Hall and Public Works buildings at an additional amount of $450 per month and all other terms remaining in accordance with the current lease
The proposed 2008 Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network DistrictResolution 167-082007 nominating Jim Bower as a candidate for the Comal Appraisal District Board of Directors Election
Proposed Fiscal Year 2008 Budget for the City of Garden Ridge
The 2007 Calculated Effective Tax Rate and Rollback Tax Rate and City Council proposal to adopt a tax rate of $.221023 for 2007 after compliance with required public notices and hearings prior to adoption of the tax rate and direct the City Administrator to set, schedule and provide notice of the required public hearings on the tax rate increaseDisapproved:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Johnell and Barbara Holly to allow the location of four lighted columns at their home at 9916 Trophy Oaks Dr.
July 2007 Significant City Council Actions 2007
Approved:
2008 Comal Appraisal District budgetRemoval of Eric Lowman, Public Works Service Representative II from 90 day probation effective June 19, 2007 with a 5% salary raise
Resignation of Jill Peters as part time Library employee effective June 20, 2007
Employment of Linda Crosland as part time Library employee with employment effective June 20, 2007 at pay rate set in 2007 budget
2007 Budget Amendment #1 for City of Garden Ridge General Fund, Water Fund, Sinking Fund and Capital Improvement Fund
Tabled:
Decision on Bexar Metro 911 budget
Significant Council Actions June 2007
Approved:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Mr. Perry Blanton for a revised Master Plan for the Georg Ranch SubdivisionPlanning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Mr. Perry Blanton to amend the plat for Lots in Georg Ranch and for City Council acceptance of the dedication of “all water rights of way within the street right of way and all ‘drainage and water utility easements’” as indicated on the amending plat
Lease Agreement between the City of Garden Ridge and Garden Ridge Community Church for the lease of the former Court Room and Library buildings located at 9357 Schoenthal Road
Selection of Mayor Pro Tem (Russ Sanders) for a period of one year
Garden Ridge Police Department’s application and acceptance of a Tobacco Compliance Grant for Local Law Enforcement Agencies if said grant is awarded to said law enforcement agency
Ordinance 140-062007 of the City of Garden Ridge formally accepting and/or rejecting certain real property dedications made to the City of Garden Ridge subdividers of land conveyed through subdivision plats approved by the City of Garden Ridge for all residential subdivisions within said city
Updates:
Mayor’s discussion with TXDOT concerning FM 3009 turn lanes into Trophy Oaks and George Ranch.
Recovery of court cost in Ray vs. City of Garden Ridge
Significant Council Actions May 2007
Approved:
A petition to rezone from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Office and Professional (B-2) Property is located north of the Northeast Bible Church on FM 2252.
Petition by Brian and Susan Beck of 9670 Trophy Oaks Drive to allow the location of two light columns to be placed in the City’s ROW at the intersection of their circular drive and the street at 9670 Trophy Oaks Drive and associated variences.
Authorize City Administrator to seek Request for Proposals for City Engineering services
Agreement negotiations for Garden Ridge Community Church to lease the City of Garden Ridge former Library and/or Municipal Court buildings located at 9357 Schoenthal RoadRequest by Mr. Jim Minge, 8718 Garden Ridge Dr., for the City of Garden Ridge’s participation in the installation of a fence along their property line at 8718 Garden Ridge Dr. to address the concerns of the Minge’s for safety, security and privacy caused by the recent construction of Tonkawa Pass adjacent to their property
Reschedule of July 4, 2007 regular City Council meeting to July 3 due to conflict with holiday.
Amendment of Garden Ridge Police Department Policy Manual (Probationary Period)
Employment of Gabriel Galan as Police Officer with the Garden Ridge Police Department employment effective May 2, 2007
Employment of Jarrod Riffe as Police Officer effective May 2, 2007 Budget
DISCUSSED:
Future traffic light/signal devices for the intersections of FM 2252 and Tonkawa Pass and FM 2252 and Bat Cave Road
Amending street master plan regarding intersection of Tonkawa Pass – Bat Cave Road and Schoenthal Road.
Significant Council Actions April 2007
Approved:
Resolution 165-042007 authorizing the use of CPS Energy Community Infrastructure and Economic Development (CIED) Fund for an estimated amount of $8,286.62 to upgrade CPS Energy standard wood poles to steel poles located at FM 3009 and Municipal ParkwayResolution 166-042007 on a request for determination of exemption pursuant to Garden Ridge City Ordinance No. 58 that Hanson Aggregates West, Inc. holds a limited exemption from the requirement to seek City permits for the construction of facilities used for operation and/or administrative uses associated with mining and excavation operations
Ordinance 139-042007 of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas; creating a noise prohibition ordinance; creating minimum and maximum penalties for noise violations; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date hereof
Disapproved:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Triumphant Lutheran Church for a variance to Ordinance 55, paragraph 11 to permit a four foot by 6 foot advertising sign for the church to be located on Mr. Wetz’s property at the corner of FM 3009 and FM 2252,
Significant Council Actions March 2007
APPROVED:
Contract between Comal County Clerk and the City of Garden Ridge for election services associated with use of DRE Touchscreen iVotronics for the May 12, 2007 election.
Significant Council Actions February 2007
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Sandy Speiser for support to the City of Garden Ridge
Recognition to Jesse Rodriguez, J.R., Inc. for support to the Garden Ridge City Library
Dedication and recognition of “Garden Ridge Remem- bered”, wall hanging quilt by the Knotty Knotters of the Garden Ridge Women’s Club
APPROVED
- Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Northeast Bible Church for an amended special use certificate for Northeast Bible Church
- Agreement to conduct joint elections between Comal Independent School District and the City of Garden Ridge for May 12, 2007 Elections Ordinance 138-022007 order- ing a General Election on May 12, 2007 for the City of Garden Ridge for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Aldermen to City Council Places Two and Three; such election shall be a joint election between the City of Gar den 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
- Removal of Garden Ridge Police Officer Paul Miller from probation effective February 7, 2007 with 5% salary increase
- Removal of Garden Ridge Police Officer James Brashears from probation effective February 7, 2007 with 5% salary increase.
OTHER
- Mr. Sid Martinez of the Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization addressed the City Council concerning the Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization boundary expansion and its effects on the City of Garden Ridge
- The City Council was presented the annual audit report for period ending September 30, 2006 for the City of
Garden Ridge
Signnificant Council Actions January 2007
APPROVED:
A petition by Mr. John M. Ogorchock of Tricon Precast, Ltd. For a special use certificate for the construction and operation of a precast concrete plant
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