Minutes of Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO
JUNE 12, 2007
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Rancho Viejo, Texas was held on June 12, 2007, at the Town Municipal Office, 3301 Carmen Avenue, Rancho Viejo, Texas, the same being open to the public. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Craig B. Flood at 6:01 P.M. Roll call was made by Cheryl J. Kretz, Town Secretary. Aldermen present at the meeting were:
Mrs. Maria Garza
Mr. Gene Hufford
Mrs. Carla Lootens
Mr. Miguel Salinas
Aldermen absent was:
Mr. William Dorsett
A quorum was present for the meeting.
Mr. Daniel Rentfro, legal counsel, was present at the meeting.
Those present for the meeting were:
Carolyn Hufford Janice Alwes
Jane Rosamond Dona Flood
Dick Lindeman Marilyn Lindeman
Les Bakken Chris Davis
Teresa Peevey Joe Rafac
Chris Partridge
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE:
Alderman Lootens led the group in the invocation and pledge to the flag.
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RESIDENT’S FORUM:
Mr. Chris Partridge asked about the mosquito spraying schedule. Mrs. Jane Rosamond expressed concern about traffic entering the Frontage Road from Carmen Avenue.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion was made by Alderman Hufford, seconded by Alderman Lootens, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 8, 2007 be approved as written, the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on May 15, 2007 be approved as written, the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on May 22, 2007 at 5:00 P.M. and the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on May 22, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. be approved as written, as well as the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on May 29, 2007 be approved as written.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TMEPORE (MAYOR PRO TEM:
Motion was made by Alderman Salinas, seconded by Alderman Lootens, and unanimously carried, that Gene Hufford be elected Mayor Pro Tem.
REVIEW /APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT POLICY:
Motion was made by Alderman Hufford, seconded by Aldermen Salinas, and unanimously carried, to approve the Investment Policy as written.
CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF BANK ACCOUNTS AND DEPOSITORY HERETOFORE ESTABLISHING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PERSONS TO SIGN CHECKS AND OTHER NECESSARY TRANSACTIONS FOR SAME:
Motion was made by Alderman Salinas, seconded by Alderman Garza, and unanimously carried, to pass, adopt and approve RESOLUTION NO. 199 - RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF BANK ACCOUNTS AND DEPOSITORY HERETOFORE ESTABLISHING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PERSONS TO SIGN CHECKS AND OTHER NECESSARY TRANSACTIONS FOR SAME.
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REVIEW OF BALLOTS SENT OUT TO 1 -74 PIZARRO PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE CONCRETE SHOULDER AND DRAINAGE PROJECTS:
Mayor Flood noted that 24 surveys were returned out of 74 sent out to the Pizarro residents. On the concrete shoulder item 15 were for the project and 9 against. On the drainage project, 12 voted for it and 12 against.
CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN
OF RANCHO VIEJO, TEXAS DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF PIZARRO AVENUE IN THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, APPROVING THE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES AND ENGINEER ROLLS, INVOKING THE PROCEDURES PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 313 OF THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE, DETERMINING THAT A PART OF THE COST SHALL BE BORNE BY THE TOWN AND THAT PART SHALL BE BORNE BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF THE PORTION OF THE COSTS TO BE BORNE BY PROPERTY OWNERS, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF VOLUNTARY CONTRACTS OF ASSESSMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNERS, AND DIRECTING THE TOWN SECRETARY TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS:
Motion was made by Alderman Hufford, seconded by Alderman Lootens, and unanimously carried, to pass, approve and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 167 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO, TEXAS DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PORTION OF PIZARRO AVENUE IN THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK, APPROVING THE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS, DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES AND ENGINEER ROLLS, INVOKING THE PROCEDURES PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 313 OF THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE, DETERMINING THAT A PART OF THE COST SHALL BE BORNE BY THE TOWN AND THAT PART SHALL BE BORNE BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTIES AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF THE PORTION OF THE COSTS TO BE BORNE BY PROPERTY OWNERS, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS, PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF VOLUNTARY CONTRACTS OF ASSESSMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNERS, AND DIRECTING THE TOWN SECRETARY TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS.
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CONSIDERATION/ACTION ON AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONCRETE SHOULDER INSTALLATION:
Motion was made by Alderman Hufford, seconded by Alderman Lootens, and unanimously carried, to award the contract for the concrete shoulder installation to P.G. Construction in the amount of $62,000.00 which figures out to $8.00 per linear foot.
CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF AMENDING SIGN ORDINANCE:
Motion was made by Alderman Salinas, seconded by Alderman Garza, and unanimously carried, to pass, adopt and approve ORDINANCE NO. 157 A - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS WITHIN THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO AND ITS ETJ; ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR VARIANCES AND EXEMPTIONS FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ORDINANCE; AND SETTING A PENALTY.
CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF BRUSH REMOVAL ORDINANCE:
Motion was made by Alderman Hufford, seconded by Alderman Garza, and unanimously carried, to pass, adopt and approve ORDINANCE NO. 40C- Amending Ordinance No. 40, subject to one change which was that the first offense be a warning.
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER AND ALTERNATE
TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS:
Motion was made by Alderman Salinas, seconded by Alderman Hufford, and unanimously carried, to appoint Mr. Bill Sharp as a regular member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR CODIFICATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO:
Motion was made by Alderman Hufford, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried, that this item was tabled.
DISCUSSION OF HAVING WASTE REMOVAL CONTRACT PAID FOR BY THE TOWN TO BE INCLUDED AS A LINE ITEM ON THE TOWN BUDGET:
It was the consensus of the board not to include this item as a line item in the budget.
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CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON EMPLOYMENT OF RESERVE
POLICE OFFICER:
Motion was made by Alderman Hufford, seconded by Alderman Garza, and unanimously carried, to approve the employment of Alfonso Avila as a Reserve Police Officer as of June 13, 2007 at $10.00 per hour.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS:
Mayor Flood announced that a Hurricane Preparedness meeting would be held on July 19th for the residents of Rancho Viejo.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Alderman Salinas, seconded by Alderman Lootens, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
BY:
Cheryl J. Kretz, Town Secretary
APPROVED:
Craig B. Flood, Mayor
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