From Our Mayor
Jay F. Feibelman
About 4 months ago, I tasked the City Water Commission to form a Water Conservation Committee to study and provide ideas for water efficient homes for the future. With the possibility of approximately 1700 more homes to be built in Garden Ridge in currently residential zoned properties, action is needed now to ensure our water resources for the future. Eventually conservation methods will be added to building ordinances and affect all new development, residential and commercial. One such water conservation initiative immediately popped to the surface and has been approved for implementation: hot water on demand systems. These type systems can save up to 10,000 gallons of water per year per system and can be installed in existing homes. A $150 rebate is now being offered to those interested in installing approved systems (see Ordinance #54). This one item in future home building upon build-out of the city can save in excess of 50 acre feet of water per year. Meanwhile our water improvement initiative, additional water storage, and infrastructure improvements are being initiated (see City Council Actions). Thank you for support. Growth can be painful but necessary to sustain a vibrant city.
Welcome to Garden Ridge
New Residents:
Those listed and families:
Chris & Jeanne Bolen
Dr. Jeff H. Davis
Eric Eardley
Jimmy L. Greer
Danny & Linda Jones
Joseph Joyner
Dr. Mary Longloy
Steven A Moralez
Note: Newcomers are identified by water service records. Consequently, not all names in the household will appear. Those not appearing are also welcomed! The City of Garden Ridge requires that all dogs and cats be registered. Call 651-6831 for information.
QUICK NOTES
The following scam alerts are provided courtesy of the GRPD and the SAPD. If you are contacted regarding financial matters, credit cards, etc., do not give out information and get as much information as you can and contact the GRPD.
Open House Feb 23rd
The Professionals of Hazel Oaks Professional Center
James N. Voeller, Attorney
Doris A. Dollar-Kuretich, Ameriprise Financial Advisor, and
John N. Bergren, CPA
Invite you to join them
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Hazel Oaks Professional Center
19311 FM 2252
Garden Ridge, Texas 78266
210-651-1927
Refreshments will be served.
Garden Ridge Animal Hospital Grand Opening
Wed., Feb 3rd at 19121 FM 2252
Quick Notes
Pet Registration. If you did not register your pets in January, please do so as soon as possible! This is required by city ordinance, costs $5.00 and requires proof of a rabies vaccination every 3 years.
Complete registration forms online, or call
651-6831 for more information.
Garage Doors. A reminder to keep garage doors down and secured when not in the immediate area. Garage thefts are classified as a crime of opportunity. Remember, out of sight, out of mind.
APPEAL - Pick up Droppings
Again we appeal to those who walk their pets to pickup their pet’s droppings. Complaints are received continuously from residents regarding this matter and are getting to the point the GRPD and Animal Control personnel are being instructed to enforce City Ordinance #18 and issue warnings and/or citations. Be responsible.
City Wide Garage Sale
Garden Ridge Women's Club
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Garden Ridge Community Center
Member Reservations begin January 7, 2010 Member Inside Table: $25
Member Outside Table: $30
Non-Member Reservations begin February 4, 2010
Non-Member Inside Table: $35
Non-Member Outside Table: $40
To reserve your table(s), make check out to GRWC and mail to:
June Fordiani
8824 Garden Ridge Dr.
Garden Ridge, TX 78266.
Questions to: June Fordiani at 651-9111
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Phone Book Project
WANTED
For a group project or community service, the 2009 City phone books have been delivered and are ready for distribution. Cost to mail is exorbitant and not within the budget. This project is ideal for an Eagle Scout project or for an organization that wants to provide service for the City. Contact City Administrator Nancy Cain by email or call 651-6632 for more information.
CANDIDATE FORUM
The Garden Ridge Area Republican Club will be sponsoring a Candidate Forum for all candidates in the upcoming Republican Primary. The Forum will be held at the Community Center on
Thursday, February 11, at 7pm.
There are several local contested races. This will be a great opportunity to hear the candidates and ask them questions. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Information call: Charles Flink at
210-
651-6631 with questions.
Chili Cookoff & Country Western Weekend
Come join TRIUMPHANT LUTHERAN CHURCH AT 21315 Bat Cave Road, Garden Ridge, on Feb 13 & 14 for the following:
On Saturday, Feb 13th, for a Cowboy Chili Cookoff and a Petting Zoo for the kids. Chili tastings and Petting Zoo begin at 3:00 PM. Join us for our 5:00 PM casual Saturday Service as well.
For Country Western services Sunday morning, February 14th, at 8:30 and 11:00 AM. Wear your boots and jeans or other cowboy/cowgirl attire. Come worship and tap your feet too.
Free nursery available. For additional information call 651-9090. Y’all Come !
STORM WATER
Drainage Master Plan
The City of Garden Ridge is in the process of developing a Storm Water Master Plan. Existing drainage infrastructure along with the impact growth and development has placed on the infrastructure will be studied. Upon completion of the Master Plan, the city will develop a strategy to address drainage issues. A map containing existing drainage infrastructure, water sheds and flood plains within the city can be viewed at city hall or on the city web site at www.ci.garden-ridge.tx.us.
Citizen input is important and can be beneficial in developing the plan. Citizens are encouraged to submit information and/or pictures of their experiences with storm water drainage in the city. Information can be sent to administrator@ci.garden-ridge.tx.us, dropped off at City Hall or mailed to the City of Garden Ridge, 9400 Municipal Parkway, Garden Ridge, TX 78266. Please provide a brief description of your experience with storm water, the address of the location and contact information should a representative from either the city or the City Engineer’s office need additional information.
Library Footnotes
by Karen Bishop
LIBRARY WILL BE OPEN PRESIDENT’S DAY FEB 15th
The library has seen a lot of activity as patrons prepare for the cold dreary days we are seeing this winter. Books, DVDs and audio books are keeping a lot of people entertained during this “stay in by the fire” time of year.
Several new titles are worthy of mention. Among them are:
The Year of Living Biblically by A. J. Jacobs. Through his alter ego, Jacob, he vows to obey the Bible as literally as possible for one year. As the jacket states, “Thou shalt not be able to put it down.” The Last Brother: the Rise and Fall of Teddy Kennedy by Joe McGinniss. Focusing on Kennedy’s activities in the “60s, the book has a 1993 copyright so it does not cover his later years. Saving Freedom by Jim DeMint. The author, called the “taxpayer’s greatest ally” by the Wall Street Journal presents his action plan to reduce debt, fix Social Security and provide a tax credit for every family. A number of new novels are also available: The Last Chinese Chef by Nicole Mones, two titles by Richard Russo: That Old Cape Magic and Bridge of Sighs, and Long Lost by David Morrell, just to name a few.
With all the news about Afghanistan, do consider reading Greg Mortenson’s Three Cups of Tea. His focus is on building schools for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The library hosted 6085 visitors in 2009. Thank you for your patronage.
Library’s Winter Hours
Starting November 2:
Monday - Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
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Important Numbers
City Hall 210-651-6632
Lost Pet 210-651-6831
Police Department 210-651-6441
Lincoln’s Birthday — 12th
President’s Day — 15th
Washington’s Birthday — 22nd
Last Day to Register to Vote
Primary Elections are
Tuesday, February 2nd. The last day to register and be eligible to vote in the Primary on March 2. If you know folks who have just moved, ask them to register.
Primary Election Information
Republican and Democratic primaries will be held on Tuesday March 2. There will be 10 days of early voting.
Early voting will be held at City Hall.
The dates and times are:
Tuesday, Feb 16: 10:00 - 4:30
Wednesday, Feb 17: 10:00 - 4:30
Thursday, Feb 18: 10:00 - 4:30
Friday, Feb 19: 10:00 - 4:30
Saturday, Feb 20: 10:00 - 4:30
Monday, Feb 22: 10:00 - 7:00
Tuesday, Feb 23: 10:00 - 7:00
Wednesday, Feb 24: 10:00 - 7:00
Thursday, Feb 25: 10:00 - 4:30
Friday, Feb 26: 10:00 - 4:30
Election day is Tuesday, March 2. The Polls will be open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm on Election Day. Election Day voting is at the Community Center.
New Blue Voter Registration Cards were mailed in January. If you did not receive your card, you can call the Tax Assessor-Collector's office at 830-221-1353.
 
Filing for City Election
on May 8, 2010
The General Election for the City of Garden Ridge will be held on May 8, 2010. City Council, Places 1, 4 and 5 will be up for election for 2 year terms. Individuals interested in filing for a place on the ballot can do so beginning February 8 with the last date to file is March 8. The last date to file for a write-in is March 15. Do this at City Hall during regular business hours 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. For more information call 651-6632
HEB Central Market
Cooking Class
Garden Ridge Women’s Club (GRWC) annual cooking class is at Central Market on Thursday, February 25 at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $25 for GRWC members and $30 for non-GRWC members. This year we will learn to prepare an elegant French winter menu, reflective of the delicious cuisine from the French countryside. Class size is limited, so reservations due Tuesday, February 16. Make checks payable to GRWC and send to:
Sharon Duemler
9233 Schoenthal Road
Garden Ridge, TX 78266
For questions, call Tina Schuman at
651-4151 or Sharon Duemler at 651-0654.
Quarry Happenings
Quarry Commission
The Garden Ridge Quarry Commission held its monthly meeting on January 11, 2010. There were no blasts exceeding the typical blasts of recent months. Blasting has slowed to 2 to 3 blasts per week due to the weather and the economy. Future blasts are primarily planned in the area to the east of the new school. A tour of the Quarry is planned in February. If you would like to tour and see a blast, please contact City Hall. We encourage all citizens to make use of the Citizen’s Blast Report, if you feel a blast was notable. Please contact City Hall or a Commission Member if you would like to have a monitor placed at your home.
Everyone interested is encouraged to attend the next Quarry Commission meeting on February 8, 2010 at 7pm.
Citizens who are willing and interested in having quarry blasts monitored at their residence should contact a member of the Quarry Commission or call City Hall
210-651-6632. Citizens are invited to attend the next Quarry Commission meeting on November 9, 2009 at 7 pm.
Coming Events
Go to the Calendar.
Significant City Council
Go to Council Actions.
Grapevine Deadline
Grapevine Deadline. Submissions for the March 2010 GRAPEVINE need to be turned in no later than February 15th.
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