City Council for the City of Garden Ridge, Texas

Garden Ridge City Council

"A way of life...not just a place to live"
9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, Texas 78266
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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 4

Significant City Council Actions in December 2008

APPROVED:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a proposed amendment to Ordinance 13-102008, paragraph 5.1.3 to include an explanation of what constitutes a parking pad for the purposes of said ordinance.

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on further changes to Ordinance 13, Section 5, paragraph 5.1.3 concerning parking on the grass and right of ways

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on the appointment of Walter Lamar as Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Place 6, with term of office expiring September 2009

The 2008 tax levy for the City of Garden Ridge

Demolition of real estate at 9357 Schoenthal Road (former city hall)

DISAPPROVED:

Award of bid for Surface Preparation and Repainting of the Elevated Water Tower Project

Significant City Council Actions in November 2008

Approved:
City Water Commission recommendation on a request to lease six (6) 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”

City Quarry Commission recommendation on resignation of Tom Parsons as City Quarry Commissioner effective September 30, 2008

City Quarry Commission recommendation on appointment of Johnell Holly as City Quarry Commissioner to a term of office expiring September 30, 2010

Resolution 184-112008 requesting CPS Energy to fund an electrical infrastructure project in the amount of $7,460.79 for the installation of a streetlight in front of Paul Davis Park

Award of bid for the Municipal Parkway Street and Drainage Improvements Project

Participation in the Northeast Lakeview College Metrocom Plaque project with the city’s cost not to exceed $1,200

Hiring of Manuel Troncoso as Public Service Representative II effective October 13, 2008

Hiring of Jack Drawdy as Public Service Representative II effective November 3, 2008

Tabled:
Disposition of the real estate at 9357 Schoenthal Road to include renovation, razing or leasing of the main structure (former City Hall) existing at said location

Award of bid for Surface Preparation and Repainting of the Elevated Water Tower Project

Significant City Council Actions in October 2008

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:
Recognition of Texas National Guard members killed in Iraq chopper crash September 18, 2008

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Proclamation proclaiming October 2008 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

APPROVED:
City of Garden Ridge City Administrator contract

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on amending Ordinance 13, Section 5, Paragraph 5.1.8.1 for a proposed change to said Ordinance regarding mailboxes

Ordinance 13-102008 amending Comprehensive Planning and Zoning Ordinance for the City of Garden Ridge, Texas; establishes a Planning and Zoning Commission; establishes a Board of Adjustment; regulates and restricts the use and location of buildings and outbuildings, exterior lighting, fencing and landscaping; includes definitions, divides the city into zoning districts with regulations for each; sets special use permit requirements; sets broadcast and reception antenna rules; adopts a map of the city showing the boundaries and classifications of zoning districts; prescribes a penalty of not less than $10.00 nor more than $2,000.00 for violations of this ordinance; and repeals ordinance 13-092008 adopted on September 3, 2008

Ordinance 149-102008 affecting participation of city employees in the Texas Municipal Retirement System granting the additional rights authorized by Section 854.202(g) of Title 8, Texas Government Code, as amended, and prescribing the effective date for the ordinance

Ordinance 150-102008 authorizing and allowing, under the Act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System “Updated Service Credits” in said system on an annual basis for service performed by qualifying members of such system who at the effective date of the allowance are members of the City of Garden Ridge; providing for increased municipal contributions to the current service annuity reserve for retirement and establishing an effective date for the ordinance

Annual memorandum of understanding for the City of Garden Ridge Police Department to participate in the Exploring Program to serve as mentors to the Samuel Clements High School Police Explorer Program

Resignation of Joe Malaer from employment with the City of Garden Ridge as Public Works Service Representative I effective September 5, 2008

Reassignment of Eric Lowman to Public Works Service Representative I effective October 1, 2008 at rate of pay as set in 2009 budget

Resolution 183-102008 designating the official newspaper for the City of Garden Ridge

Significant City Council Actions in September 2008

Approved: Regular Meeting Sep 6

Variance request by Mr. Carlos Castilleja regarding residence fence

A variance request by Mr. Tony Overman regarding pavement driveway at 19421 Bat Cave Road
A proposed change to Ordinance 13, Section, paragraph 5.1.3 regarding temporary parking on the grass

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on the reappointment of Kay Bower, Samuel Stocks and Kitty Owen as Planning and Zoning Commissioners to Places 2, 3 and 7 respectively, with terms of office expiring September 30, 2010

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on Ordinance 7-092008 and all amendments thereafter adopted, related to the rules and regulations governing plats, plans and subdivisions of land within the incorporated area and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas; establishing a requirement to provide transferable water rights or funding for purchase thereof or for securing alternate water sources or improving and or adding water system infrastructure, for ample water supply to the subdivision applicable to all subdivisions of land as provided

Ordinance 7-082008, Amendment #2, amending Ordinance 7-042006 and all amendments thereafter adopted, related to the rules and regulations governing plats, plans and subdivisions of land within the incorporated area and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas; establishing a requirement to provide transferable water rights or funding for purchase thereof or for securing alternate water sources or improving and or adding water system infrastructure, for ample water supply to the subdivision applicable to all subdivisions of land as provided

City Water Commission recommendation on a request by Brian McCollum, 8516 Verano Drive, for an additional adjustment beyond 50% adjustment to June 23, through July 23, 2008 water bill due to leak

City Water Commission recommendation on Interlocal Agreement between the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the City of Garden Ridge for the right to access and use of the Fairview Well for monitoring and study purposes

City Water Commission recommendation on reappointment of Frank Powers, Anthony Zugay and Gary Stegman as Water Commissions to Places 1,3 and 4 respectively with terms of office expiring October 2010

City Quarry Commission recommendation on reappointment of Tom Parsons, Jon Janovic and Jerry Warden as Quarry Commissioners for two year terms expiring September 30, 2010

Ordinance 22-092008 regulating traffic on streets, roads, and highways within the City of Garden Ridge

APPROVED: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Resolution 179-092008 approving fiscal year 2009 Budget for the City General Fund

Resolution 180-092008 approving fiscal year 2009 Budget for the City Water Fund

Resolution 181-092008 approving fiscal year 2009 Budget for the City Interest and Sinking Fund

Resolution 182-092008 approving fiscal year 2009 Budget for the City Capital Improvement Fund

Ratify the property tax increase of $100,345 as reflected in the 2009 General Fund and Interest and Sinking Fund budgets for the City of Garden Ridge

Adoption of the 2008 Tax Rate of $.209537 per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation for the City

Ordinance 148-092008 adopting a tax rate of $.209537 per one hundred dollars $100.00 of assessed valuation for the City of Garden Ridge

Authorize contracts for employee health insurance plan, vision insurance plan, dental insurance plan, and life insurance plan

DISAPPROVED:
Request by Brian McCollum, 8516 Verano Drive, for an additional adjustment beyond the 50% adjustment to his June 23 through July 23, 2008 water bill due to leak.

Significant City Council Actions in August 2008

Approved:

Request for the erection of a flag pole at the Park Lane Pocket Park to honor Norman Weilbacher
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Shawn Digman for variances at his property at 9445 Garden Ridge Drive
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by American Bank of Texas for a Special Use permit for construction and operation of a bank at the corner of Bat Cave Road and FM 2252
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Richard Heller and Associates for a Special Use permit for construction and operation of a retail and office park at the intersection of FM 2252 and Regency Run
Removal of Joe Malaer, Public Works Service Representative II from 90 day probation period effective July 14, 2008 with 5% salary increase
2009 Comal Appraisal District Budget

TABLED:
Ordinance 107-082008 regulating the permissible tree overhang and the permissible condition of brush, shrubs, grass and all other types of vegetation found in the rights-of-ways or other public easements

Consensus to Pursue:
Relocation on FM 3009 12” waterline due to future TX DOT projects for widening FM 3009

Presented:
Proposed Fiscal Year 2009 Budget for the City of Garden Ridge and filed all proposed Fiscal Year 2009 Budgets with the City Secretary

Accepted:
The 2008 Calculated Effective Tax Rate and Rollback Tax Rate and adoption of a tax rate of $0.209537 for 2008 after compliance with required public notices and hearings.

Significant City Council Actions in July 2008

Special Presentation:
Presentation of American Flag flown in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to the City of Garden Ridge

Approved:
City Water Commission recommendation to approve Ordinance 61- 072008 an ordinance establishing the drought management plan for the City of Garden Ridge

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on the resignation of Theodore Arnst as Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Place 6 effective May 27, 2008

Removal of Garden Ridge Police Officer Joseph Thoemke from probation and increase salary 5% retroactive to May 7, 2008

Employ Richard McMahan as a fulltime Police Officer with the City of Garden Ridge effective July 3, 2008 at a salary as set by the Fiscal Year 2008 General Fund Budget

Reassignment of Joe Malaer from Service Representative I to Service Representative II effective July 2, 2008 with salary as set by the Fiscal Year 2008 Water Fund Budget

Intergovernmental Agreement between Comal County and the Municipality of Garden Ridge for the permitting, inspecting and monitoring of the construction and/or installation of private sewage facilities within the territorial limits of the municipality

Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network Fiscal Year 2009 Budget in accordance with the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 772.309

Water Fund 2008 Budget Amendment #2 for the City of Garden Ridge and adoption of Resolution 178 approving said budget amendment

Discussion/ Reports/Review:
Discuss Oak Wilt and future actions to be taken by the City of Garden Ridge

Report on the 2007 Aquifer Management Fee rebate received by the City of Garden Ridge

Review of proposed Fiscal Year 2009 Budget for the City of Garden Ridge General Fund, Water Fund, Interest and Sinking Fund and Capital Improvement Fund

Tabled:
Ordinance 148-072008 of the City of Garden Ridge specifying a duty of an occupant , owner or agent of a premise within the City to keep all vegetation well trimmed and avoid impediment to vehicular traffic and users of roadways and right-of-ways and providing for penalties

Significant City Council Actions in June 2008

Oaths of office were administered to City Council Members John McCaw, Joe Britan, and Russ Sanders for a 2 year term.

Approved:
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by American Bank of Texas N.A. for variances on the 1.48 acre tract at the corner of Bat Cave Rd. and FM 2252 to be used for a bank site

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by American Bank of Texas N. A. for a Master Plan of the 1.48 acre tract at the corner of Bat Cave Rd. and FM 2252 to be used for a bank site

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition to rezone from Office and Professional (B-2) to Neighborhood Services (B-1) the front 300 feet of the 15.215 acre tract of land currently platted as the Clay Subdivision on FM 2252 across from Regency Oaks Subdivision
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition for a Master Plan for the La Piazza business park located on the tract currently platted as the Clay Subdivision at the intersection of FM 2252 and Regency Run

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition for a final plat for the Unit 4A of the Forest of Garden Ridge IV

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition for a final plat for the Unit 4B of the Forest of Garden Ridge IV

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition for a preliminary plat for Unit 3A of the Forest of Garden Ridge III

Appointment of Russ Sanders as Mayor Pro Tem for a one year term

Significant City Council Actions in May 2008

Approved:

Ordinance 147-042008 establishing a charge and requiring prior payment before the city responds to certain requests for the production of public information or for copies of public information

Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the City of Garden Ridge for implementation of the FTA program through Omnibase Service of Texas

Ordinance 101-052008 amending the schedule of fines for certain offenses on pleas of guilty or nolo contender prior to trial and repealing ordinance 101 passed and approved September 5, 2001

Ordinance 11-052008 establishing a comprehensive set of permit fee, service fees, and user fees designed for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Garden Ridge

Increase inspection fees paid to City of Garden Ridge Building Inspectors from $35.00 per inspection to $40.00

Amending the City of Garden Ridge Employee Handbook, Chapter 2, Employee Hiring and Appointment, 2-02. Nepotism

Removal of Garden Ridge Police Department Detective Donna O’Conner from probation period with 5% increase to salary effective May 1, 2008

Resignation of Garden Ridge Police Department Patrol Officer Robert (Mike) Riddings effective April 29, 2008

Employment of Joe Malaer as Public Works Service Representative II effective April 14, 2008

Significant City Council Actions in April 2008

Approved:

Ordinance 144-042008 declaring unopposed candidates in the May 10, 2008 General Election elected to office; cancelling the election; providing severability clause; and providing an effective date.

Ordinance 145-042008 accepting a petition from Georg Ranch Property Owners’ Association requesting enforcement of certain provisions of the transportation code; amending stop sign ordinance No. 22-12005; providing for severability; providing for an effective date.

Ordinance 22-042008 regulating traffic on streets, roads, and highways within the City of Garden Ridge by establishing stop sign locations and placement of traffic control devices; establishing prima facie speed limits and placement of traffic control devices; establishing truck routes; establishing no parking zones; and regulating and requiring permits for certain assemblages and processions.

Ordinance 146-042008 adopting map of the City of Garden Ridge, Texas’ Municipal Boundaries and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.

City Water Commission recommendation on appointment of Dick Holloway as Water Commissioner to fill vacancy with term of office expiring October 2009

Award of contract to CCM Contracting Services for the 2008 Drainage Improvements for Cinchona Trail and Timber Rose with contract amount being $18,540.

Termination of employment of Michael Seiler, Public works Representative I effective March 12, 2008.

Resignation of Garden Ridge Police Officer Darryl Dukes effective March 24, 2008.

City Water Commission recommendation on proposal by outside counsel for Phase I of a Groundwater Conservation District.

Significant City Council Action in March 2008

APPROVED:
Ordinance 143-032008 granting an exclusive franchise agreement between the City of Garden Ridge, Texas and Bexar Waste, for the collection and disposal of solid waste and recycling service, authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract, setting forth general specifications establishing rates for collection and disposal of solid waste and recycling service

Ordinance 54-032008 adopting comprehensive water ordinance for the City of Garden Ridge, Texas and repealing Ordinance 54-082006 adopted August 2, 2006; providing definitions; statement of organization; general policies; regulations and rules; rates and billing cycles

Hiring of Darryl Dukes as Police Officer with City of Garden Ridge Police Department effective March 5, 2008

Removal of City of Garden Ridge Police Officer Jarrod Riffe from probation effective February 4, 2008 with salary increased 5%

Retaining special legal counsel, under the supervision of the City Attorney, to act as special legal counsel to assist the Garden Ridge Water Co.’s efforts to establish a groundwater conservation district to protect the groundwater resources used to provide public water services in the area

PRESENTATIONS:
Overview of the Texas Statewide Tobacco Education and Prevention Grant awarded to the City of Garden Ridge

2007 Tier 1 Data Racial Profiling Report for the City of Garden Ridge

Significant City Council Actions in February 2008
APPROVED:
Annual Audit Report of the City of Garden Ridge for the period ending September 30, 2007
Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Laredo GFG Development, LTD for a preliminary plat for the Unit 4A of the Forest of Garden Ridge IV

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Laredo GFG Development, LTD for a preliminary plat for Unit 4B of the Forest of Garden Ridge IV

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by ABG Development, Ltd to rezone from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Single Family Residential (R) that area to be known as the Forest of Garden Ridge III and lying on the west side of Bat Cave Road between Wild Wind Way and Bindseil Lane

Request from the Board of Directors of the Property Owners Association of Georg Ranch that the Garden Ridge Police Department enforce all applicable traffic laws within Georg Ranch

Amended Intergovernmental Agreement between Comal County and the City of Garden Ridge adopting rules for On-Site Sewage Facilities

Amended Interlocal Agreement between Comal County and City of Garden Ridge for subdivision regulation within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Garden Ridge

Rejection of bids for solid waste and recycling collection services in the City of Garden Ridge

Agreement to conduct joint elections between Comal Independent School District and the City of Garden Ridge for May 10, 2008 Elections

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by ABG Development, Ltd. for a Master Plan for Unit 3A of the Forest of Garden Ridge

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Tony Overman for a final plat of Unit 2 of the Dawn Valley Subdivision

Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a petition by Tony Overman for an amendment to Special Use Certificate for Lot 1, Block 1 of the Overman Subdivision