TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO
JULY 10, 2007
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Rancho Viejo, Texas was held on July 10, 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 6:00 P.M. Roll call was made by Cheryl J. Kretz, Town Secretary. Aldermen present at the meeting were:
Mr. William Dorsett
Mrs. Maria Garza
Mrs. Carla Lootens
Mr. Miguel Salinas
Aldermen absent was:
Mr. Gene Hufford
A quorum was present for the meeting.
Mr. Daniel Rentfro, legal counsel, was present at the meeting.
Those present at the meeting were:
Joan Cortinas Jane Rosamond
Margie Chaney Ernie Chaney, M.D.
William Mathers Marilyn Lindeman
Dick Lindeman Dona Flood
Chris Davis
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE:
Alderman Lootens led the group in the invocation and pledge to the flag.
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RESIDENTS’ FORUM:
Mayor Flood reminded everyone about the Hurricane Preparedness meeting scheduled for July 19th at 6:30 P.M.
The Mayor also stated that the May 12, 2007 Election Inspector report from the State of Texas was available for review.
Jane Rosamond thanked the Town for the street light installed by AEP on her street.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion was made by Alderman Dorsett, seconded by Alderman Lootens, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 12, 2007 be approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER POSSIBLE CHANGE IN ORDINANCE
NO. 18 (AS AMENDED), A) ARTICLE IV, SECTION 7 - ADDITIONAL SETBACK FOR STRUCTURES OVER 20 FEET; B) ARTICLE IV, SECTION 20 - ROOF REGULATIONS; C) ARTICLE IVD- FENCE AND WALL REGULATIONS, SECTION 2 A), SECTION 2 E), SECTION 3 A),
SECTION 5 A), SECTION 6 I), ADD NEW SECTION ON CORNER LOT PLACEMENT; D) ARTICLE VI SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
SECTION 3- ENCLOSED GARAGES:
Mayor Flood opened the public hearing on the proposed amendments listed above and briefly explained each change.
Members of the audience asked questions and commented on the various items. After everyone in the audience was given a chance to speak on the matter, the public hearing was closed.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION
TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON POSSIBLE CHANGE IN ORDINANCE
NO. 18 (AS AMENDED), A) ARTICLE IV, SECTION 7 - ADDITIONAL SETBACK FOR STRUCTURES OVER 20 FEET; B) ARTICLE IV, SECTION 20 - ROOF REGULATIONS; C) ARTICLE IVD- FENCE AND WALL REGULATIONS, SECTION 2 A), SECTION 2 E), SECTION 3 A),
SECTION 5 A), SECTION 6 I), ADD NEW SECTION ON CORNER LOT PLACEMENT; AND D) ARTICLE VI SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
SECTION 3- ENCLOSED GARAGES:
Motion was made by Alderman Lootens, seconded by Alderman Dorsett, and unanimously carried, to pass, adopt and approve
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ORDINANCE NO. 18EE - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO (ORDINANCE NO.
18 AS AMENDED) TO AMEND ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 7 AND 20,
ARTICLE IV D, SECTIONS 2A, 2E, A, 5A, AND 6I, AND ARTICLE
VI, SECTION 3 TO REVISE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS, AND PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO GARAGES, ENACTING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO, TEXAS EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 33.07 OF THE PROPERTY TAX CODE WHICH ENABLES THE GOVERNING BODY TO ASSESS AN ADDITIONAL COLLECTION PENALTY:
Motion was made by Alderman Salinas, seconded by Alderman Lootens, and unanimously carried, to pass, adopt and approve RESOLUTION NO. 200 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO, TEXAS EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 33.07 OF THE PROPERTY TAX CODE WHICH ENABLES THE GOVERNING BODY TO ASSESS AN ADDITIONAL COLLECTION PENALTY.
CONSIDERATION/ACTION TO DESIGNATE AN AUDITOR FOR
SEPTEMBER 30, 2007:
Motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried, to designate Long, Chilton as the auditor for September 30, 2007.
REMINDER OF HURRICANE PRESENTATION ON JULY 19TH:
Mayor Flood mentioned this presentation at the beginning of the meeting.
Mayor Flood stated that the Pizarro concrete shoulder project should start next week. Also the engraved pavers were installed in front of the Town Hall.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Lootens, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned at 6:36 P.M.
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BY:
Cheryl J. Kretz, Town Secretary
APPROVED:
Craig B. Flood, Mayor
DATE: