A Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Rancho Viejo, Texas was held on February 12, 2008, 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
Mr. Eugene Hufford
Mr. Miguel Salinas
Aldermen absent from the meeting were:
Mrs. Carla Lootens
A quorum was present for the meeting.
Mr. Daniel Rentfro, legal counsel, was present at the meeting.
Those present at the meeting were:
Carolyn Hufford Marilyn Lindeman
Dick Lindeman Dona Flood
Chief M. Cruz, Jr. Mark Lerma
Rogelio A. Mendieta Eric Schwab
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE:
Alderman Garza led the group in the invocation and pledge of allegiance to the American flag and the Texas flag.
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RESIDENTS’ FORUM:
No one wished to be recognized.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion was made by Alderman Hufford, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 8, 2008 as written.
Motion was made by Alderman Hufford, seconded by Alderman Dorsett, and unanimously carried, to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on February 1, 2008 with one correction, changing the word Regular to Special in the first paragraph on page one.
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF
AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2007:
After a summary report by Mr. Quentin Anderson, motion was made by Alderman Hufford, seconded by Alderman Garza, and unanimously carried, to approve the Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2007.
CONSIDERATION/ACTION ON AMENDING 2007/2008 BUDGET:
Motion was made by Alderman Salinas, seconded by Alderman Hufford, and unanimously carried, to approve the Amended 2007/2008 Budget.
AMEND INVESTMENT POLICY TO DESIGNATE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR/SECRETARY AS INVESTMENT OFFICER:
Motion was made by Alderman Hufford, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried, to amend the Investment Policy to designate the Town Administrator/Secretary as the Investment Officer.
CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE
ELECTION FOR RANCHO VIEJO, DESIGNATION OF ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, DESIGNATION OF METHOD OF VOTING, SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION BY CANDIDATES, APPOINTMENT OF EARLY VOTING CLERK, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE:
Motion was made by Aldermen Dorsett, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried to pass, adopt and approve
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RESOLUTION NO. 205 - A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ELECTION FOR RANCHO VIEJO, DESIGNATION OF ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, DESIGNATION OF METHOD OF VOTING, SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION BY CANDIDATES, APPOINTMENT OF EARLY VOTING CLERK, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE.
CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE FOR CODIFICATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO:
Motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried, to pass and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 170 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE; AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION IN CAPTION FORM.
CONSIDERATION/APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DELIVERY VEHICLES SERVING CONSTRUCTION SITES, PROVIDING THAT ONCE A BUILDING PERMIT AND STAMPED MAP ARE ISSUED TO A CONTRACTOR/OWNER, THE CONTRACTOR/OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING COPIES OF THE STAMPED MAP TO ALL SUBCONTRACTORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES USING THE DESIGNATED STREETS; PROVIDING FOR A MAP FEE OF $100.00; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF UP TO $500.00; AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION IN CAPTION FORM:
Motion was made by Alderman Dorsett, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried, to pass, adopt and approve ORDINANCE NO. 62J - ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DELIVERY VEHICLES SERVING CONSTRUCTION SITES, PROVIDING THAT ONCE A BUILDING PERMIT AND STAMPED MAP ARE ISSUED TO A CONTRACTOR/OWNER, THE CONTRACTOR/OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING COPIES OF THE STAMPED MAP TO ALL SUBCONTRACTORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES USING THE DESIGNATED STREETS; PROVIDING FOR A MAP FEE OF $100.00; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF UP TO $500.00; AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION IN CAPTION FORM.
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CONSIDERATION/ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH
CAMERON COUNTY TO RECONSTRUCT CARMEN AVENUE
FROM ESCANDON TO FM 1732:
Motion was made by Alderman Dorsett, seconded by Alderman Hufford, and unanimously carried, to table this item.
CONSIDERATION/ACTION ON EMPLOYMENT OF REGULAR POLICE
OFFICER AND SETTING OF SALARY:
Motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Dorsett, and unanimously carried, to approve the employment of Rogelio A Mendieta as a regular police officer at a salary of $28,500.00 per year.
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON EMPLOYMENT OF RESERVE
POLICE OFFICER:
Motion was made by Alderman Salinas, seconded by Alderman Dorsett, and unanimously carried, to approve the employment of Mark A. Lerma as a Reserve Police Officer at the rate of $10.00 per hour.
PARK GRAND OPENING:
Mayor Flood announced that the Park Committee would be sponsoring a grand opening for the park and spring celebration on Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Alderman Dorsett, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:05 P.M.
BY:________________________________
Cheryl J. Kretz, Town Secretary
APPROVED:___________________________________
Craig B. Flood, Mayor
DATE:______________________________________