MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO
DECEMBER 9, 2008
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Rancho Viejo, Texas was held on December 9, 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 Isabel Velasquez, Assistant Town Secretary. Aldermen present at the meeting were:
Mr. William Dorsett
Mr. John Dunkel
Mrs. Maria V. Garza
Mr. Roberto Medrano
Mr. Miguel Salinas
A quorum was present for the meeting.
Mr. Daniel Rentfro, legal counsel, was present at the meeting. Cheryl J. Kretz, Town Administrator, was present.
Those present at the meeting were:
Dona Flood Chief M. Cruz, Jr.
Marilyn Lindeman Dick Lindeman
Les Bakken Eric Schwab
Fred Rusteberg Frances Rusteberg
Luke Fruia Rosie Fruia
Felicia Edge Ray Downs
Liz Rusteberg Hainley Jean Hager
Krista DeWitt Bryan DeWitt
Maria Hinojosa Dimond M. Walk
Kimberly Young Jennifer Sampayo
Janice Alwes
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE:
Alderman Garza led the group in the invocation and pledge of allegiance to the American flag and the Texas flag.
RESIDENTS’ FORUM:
No one wished to be recognized.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion was made by Alderman Medrano, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 11, 2008 be approved as written.
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF AUDIT
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008:
Afer presentation of the audit report by Mr. Quentin Anderson, motion was made by Alderman Dorsett, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried, to approve the Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2008.
CONSIDERATION/ACTION ON RECEIVING THE PARK IN DONATION AND BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR REMAINDER OF THE DEBT:
Mayor Flood reviewed the history of the non profit park committee. Members of the committee reported on the development of the park and their efforts to collect donations from the public. Members of the audience also commented on this item.
Motion was made by Alderman Dunkel, seconded by Alderman Dorsett, and unanimously carried, to receive the park in donation and being responsible for the remainder of the debt, subject to determining the details of how to finance the debt with IBC Bank.
Motion was made by Alderman Dorsett, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried, to lease the park for one month for $1.00 while the details of the transfer of the park property to the Town were worked out.
CONSIDERATION/ACTION ON RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE DECEMBER 29, 2008 EFFECTIVE DATE OF TEXAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY’S REQUESTED RATE CHANGE TO PERMIT THE TOWN TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST AND TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; AUTHORIZING COOPERATION WITH OTHER CITIES IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY SERVICE AREA TO FORM THE VALLEY CITIES GAS COALITION TO HIRE LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION, AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND COURT PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING THE PROPOSED RATE ADJUSTMENT; REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF CITIES REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL; AND REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL:
Motion was made by Alderman Salinas, seconded by Alderman Dorsett, and unanimously carried, to pass, adopt and approve,
RESOLUTION NO. 212 - RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN OF RANCHO VIEJO, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE DECEMBER 29, 2008 EFFECTIVE DATE OF TEXAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY’S REQUESTED RATE CHANGE TO PERMIT THE TOWN TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST AND TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; AUTHORIZING COOPERATION WITH OTHER CITIES IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY SERVICE AREA TO FORM THE VALLEY CITIES GAS COALITION TO HIRE LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION, AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND COURT PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING THE PROPOSED RATE ADJUSTMENT; REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF CITIES REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL; AND REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL.
DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF ALDERMAN WILLIAM DORSETT
AS CHAIRMAN OF A COMMITTEE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS
TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON CAT CONTROL/ORDINANCE:
Motion was made by Alderman Dunkel, seconded by Alderman Garza, and unanimously carried, to approve Alderman Dorsett as chairman of a committee to make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen on cat control.
APPROVAL OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR EMPLOYEES:
Motion was made by Alderman Dorsett, seconded by Alderman Garza, and unanimously carried, to approve Christmas gifts of $100.00 for full time employees and $50.00 for part time employees.
APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT OF POLICE FUND:
Motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried, to approve the disbursement of the police fund in the amount of $320.00 among the police officers.
GREEN COMMITTEE UPDATE:
Alderman Dorsett stated that the committee was working on language for a landscaping ordinance which would be submitted to the Strategic Planning Committee.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE UPDATE:
Alderman Garza reported that the committee was reviewing the bridge and cul de sac requirements. She also noted that the committee would like to have community involvement and the committee meetings were open to the public.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Salinas, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:39 P.M.
BY:________________________________
Cheryl J. Kretz, Town Administrator
APPROVED:_________________________
Craig B. Flood, Mayor
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