FCRA 2024 Annual Members meeting and Picnic

Preliminary Agenda:

FRIO CIELO RANCH ASSOCIATION (FCRA) Annual Members’ Meeting

Saturday, July 6, 2024 – 10:00 AM – Pavilion

PRELIMINARY AGENDA (as of 6/28/24)

Welcome - Call meeting to order; Pledge of Allegiance

Establish Quorum – Members in attendance constitute the quorum

Adopt Agenda – Ask for changes/additions and vote to adopt Agenda

Annual Picnic and Games Announcements - Blanca Bustamante

Minutes of 2023 Annual Members’ Meeting – read/vote to approve – Patricia Lawrence, Secretary

President's Report - Joy Benetti, President

Treasurer's Report – Debby Lawrence, Treasurer

Budget Report - Vote on 2024-2025 Proposed Budget – Patricia Lawrence

Water Report - Dan Lawrence, Water Operator

Equipment Maintenance Report - Max Morgan, Equipment Maintenance Coordinator

Architectural Review Authority (ARA) Report

Election of Board of Directors - Introduce candidates, ask for nominations from the floor

Explain nominating procedures and voting process

Adjourn Members’ Meeting & Members cast their ballots Ballots are counted.

Informal Discussion - While waiting for ballots to be counted, members can ask questions or bring up topics related

to Frio Cielo Ranch that those in attendance may be interested in.

Election results will be posted on the Pavilion Bulletin Board and announced during the Annual Picnic.

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Newly-elected 2024-2025 Board of Directors holds “organizational meeting” following Election Results; members may attend.

Reagan Wells Volunteer Fire Department (RWVFD) - Our First Responders Welcome Our Support! Remember to bring your

CASH or your CHECKBOOK to donate Funds to support our Volunteer Fire Department. 

During the Meeting, the Fire Boot will be available to accept your donation.

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Frio Cielo Ranch Association Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Saturday, May 18, 2024 – 10:00 AM

Online Zoom AND/OR In-Person Meeting

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

(as of May 13, 2024)

- Call meeting to order, establish quorum, approve Agenda 

- Read & approve minutes from January 20, 2024 Regular Board meeting - Secretary

- May 25th Memorial Day Fundraiser update; Architectural Review Authority (ARA) report

- Officers' reports – President, Treasurer

- Other reports - Budget Report, Water Operator

- New Business - Proposed Budget for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year - Review and Vote

- Old Business - Update on Lawsuit seeking Judicial Review - Real Central Appraisal District // Update on     PUC Petition

- Member comment time – members have two minutes each to comment on a Ranch-related topic

- Adjourn 

- Board will meet in Executive Session

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FCRA Board of Directors meeting

Frio Cielo Ranch Association

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Saturday, January 20, 2024 – 10:00 AM

Online Zoom AND/OR In-Person Meeting

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

(as of Jan. 16, 2024)

- Call meeting to order, establish quorum, approve Agenda 

- Read & approve minutes from October 14, 2023 Regular Board meeting - Secretary

- Officers' reports – President, Treasurer

- Other reports - Budget Report, Architectural Review Authority (ARA), Water Oversight

- Old Business - Update on FCRA Drought Contingency Plan - Stage 2 Water Restrictions // 

Update on Lawsuit seeking Judicial Review - Real Central Appraisal District //

- Member comment time – members have two minutes each to comment on a Ranch-related topic

- Adjourn 

- Board may meet in Executive Session

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FCRA Board of Directors meeting

**Saturday, October 14, 2023** - the Board of Directors will hold a Regular meeting. The meeting begins at 10:00 AM. It will be a "hybrid" Zoom meeting. The Board of Directors will attend in person at the Ranch House or via Zoom. FCRA Members may attend in person or via Zoom.

To participate via Zoom, make sure you have downloaded Zoom on your electronic device before the meeting. 

Then, to join the meeting, click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88204827232?pwd=U0w0LzJMZmpzUXJWaEJZTTNjZnEwQT09 

If you would like the Board to consider an item to place on its meeting agenda, your item, along with supporting materials, must be received at info@friocielo.com by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Frio Cielo Ranch Association

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Saturday, October 14, 2023 – 10:00 AM - 

Online Zoom AND/OR In-Person Meeting

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

(as of Oct. 9, 2023)

- Call meeting to order, establish quorum, approve Agenda

- Read & approve minutes from August 12, 2023 Regular Board meeting - Secretary

- Officers' reports – President, Vice President, Treasurer

- Other reports - Monthly Audit Report, Architectural Review Authority (ARA), Water Oversight

- Old Business - Update on FCRA Drought Contingency Plan - Stage 3 Water Restrictions // 

  Update on Lawsuit seeking Judicial Review - Real Central Appraisal District //

  Update on FCRA Water System Member Service Agreements

- New Business - Real CAD ARB Hearing 

- Member comment time – members have two minutes each to comment on a Ranch-related topic

- Adjourn

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Frio Cielo Ranch Association

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Saturday, August 12, 2023 – 10:00 AM - 

Online Zoom and In-Person Meeting

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

- Call meeting to order, establish quorum, approve Agenda 

- Read & approve minutes from April 29, 2023 Regular Board meeting - Secretary

- Officers' reports – President, Treasurer

- Committee reports - Budget, Architectural Review Authority (ARA), Water Oversight

- New Business - FCRA Drought Contingency Plan - Stage 3 Water Restrictions //

   Update on Lawsuit seeking Judicial Review - Real Central Appraisal District //

   FCRA Water System Member Service Agreements

- Member comment time – members have two minutes each to comment on a Ranch-related topic

- Adjourn

(If necessary, Executive Session)

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Dear Frio Cielo Ranch Association members,

This year's Annual Members' Meeting and Annual Picnic enjoyed good attendance, friendly competition during the various games, delicious brisket, chicken, side dishes and desserts, and music provided by Big Boy.

We hope that all of you who attended enjoyed yourselves and plan to attend next year's events.

Board of Directors news: Four Board of Directors members whose 2-year terms expired this year ran unopposed, and there were no nominations from the floor during the Annual Meeting. The membership voted by acclamation to re-elect Joe Hollier, Joe James, Patricia Lawrence and Max Morgan for another term. In the Board of Directors Organizational Meeting that followed the Annual Meeting, the Board voted to retain the same officers as last year. They are: Joy Benetti - President; Joe James - Vice President; Debby Lawrence - Treasurer; Patricia Lawrence - Secretary; and Max Morgan- Sergeant-at-Arms. If you wish to contact any members of the Board of Directors, their phone numbers appear on the Frio Cielo website, www.friocielo.com

The Board also set the schedule for the Regular Board of Directors meetings in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.  Saturdays - August 12, 2023, October 14, 2023, January 20, 2024 and May 18, 2024. The meeting dates are subject to change, if necessary. Next year's Annual Members' Meeting will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

**Saturday, August 12, 2023** - the Board of Directors will hold its first Regular meeting of the new fiscal year. The meeting begins at 10:00 AM. It will be a "hybrid" Zoom meeting. The Board members will attend in person at the Ranch House or via Zoom. FCRA Members may attend by Zoom or in person. To participate via Zoom, make sure you have downloaded Zoom on your electronic device before the meeting. Then, to join the meeting, click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82662085705  If you would like the Board to consider an item to place on its meeting agenda, your item must be received at info@friocielo.com by 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 5th.

Annual Budget Approved: At the Annual Members' Meeting, the membership voted unanimously to approve the Annual FCRA Budget. The new fiscal year begins on August 1, 2023 and ends on July 31, 2024.

Assessments: Treasurer Debby Lawrence sent Assessment notices for this 6-month period by email at the end of June. For this 6-month assessment period, members' payments are due between August 1 and August 31. If a member's assessment payment is received after August 31, interest will be charged on the past-due balance in accordance with the FCRA Bylaws. If you have any questions about the status of your assessments, please contact Debby at 830.232.6781.

FCRA Water update: Water Operator Dan Lawrence reported on the status of our community well and the members' conservation efforts. Recently, we sent an email to all members, whose email addresses we have, informing them that the Ranch has moved from Stage 2 Water Restrictions to Stage 3 of our Drought Contingency Plan. And, the static water level of the well has decreased by 6 inches. Again, members are reminded to conserve water wherever and whenever possible. The drought is not letting up anytime soon.

FCRA Water System Member Service Agreement: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires that FCRA keeps on file a fully-executed FCRA Water System Member Service Agreement for each water connection a member has on his/her property(ies). Many members have already signed and returned their Revised & Updated Agreement(s). If you have not already completed and signed your Revised Member Service Agreement(s), please contact Pat Lawrence, Board of Directors Secretary, by email at info@friocielo.com or by call/text at 830.278.0144. She will work with you to complete the process.

Medina Electric Cooperative Right-of-Way Work: Representatives of Medina Electric have visited our subdivision and determined that right-of-way work will not be necessary at this time. This means that their contractor (Pannell) will NOT be trimming trees or vegetation or spraying herbicides.

Seasonal Reminders: Vehicles (cars, trucks, ATVs) must be driven on Ranch roads only - speed limit is 15 mph. 

- Texas state law PROHIBITS vehicles from DRIVING (or parking) in the River, except at the designated crossing. 

- There is NO Parking on the riverbed or river bank or on the second access road coming out on the West side of the River.

- Be EXTRA careful with fires in your grill or fire pit! Make sure to have a water hose or bucket of water nearby at all times. The grass and trees are extremely dry due to drought.

- Loud music and gatherings: Please be courteous towards your neighbors. Decrease the volume of music and voices after the 10:00 PM start of Quiet Hours

2023 Annual Members Meeting and Picnic

July 1, 2023 starts at 10 AM

To All FCRA Members -

We hope you are planning to attend the Frio Cielo Ranch Association Annual Members Meeting on Saturday morning, July 1, 2023. It will convene at 10:00 AM at the Pavilion, Frio Cielo Ranch.

The Preliminary Meeting Agenda appears below.

In light of the continuing extremely hot temperatures, some adjustments have been made to the day's schedule.

After the Annual Members Meeting adjourns, the games will begin. Dinner and music will follow the games. 

Any other adjustments will be announced as necessary. See the May 2023 Newsletter for more details.

FRIO CIELO RANCH ASSOCIATION (FCRA)

Annual Members Meeting

Saturday, July 1, 2023 – 10:00 AM – Pavilion

PRELIMINARY AGENDA (as of 6/22/23)

Welcome - Call meeting to order; Pledge of Allegiance

Establish Quorum – Members in attendance constitute the quorum

Adopt Agenda – Ask for changes/additions and vote to adopt Agenda

Annual Picnic and Games Announcements - Blanca Bustamante

Minutes from 2022 Annual Members Meeting – read and vote to approve – Patricia Lawrence, Secretary

President's Report - Joy Benetti, President

Treasurer's Report – Debby Lawrence, Treasurer

Budget Committee Report - Vote on 2023-2024 Proposed Budget – Pat Lawrence, Budget Committee

Water Report - Dan Lawrence, Water Operator

Equipment Maintenance Report - Max Morgan, Equipment Maintenance Coordinator

Architectural Review Authority (ARA) Report

Election of Board of Directors - Introduce candidates, ask for nominations from the floor

Explain nominating procedures and voting process

Adjourn Members Meeting & Members cast their ballots Ballots are counted

Election results will be posted on the Pavilion Bulletin Board and announced during the Annual Picnic.

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Newly-elected 2023-2024 Board of Directors holds “organizational meeting” following Election Results; members may attend.

Reagan Wells Volunteer Fire Department (RWVFD) - Our First Responders Need Our Support!

Remember to bring your CASH or your CHECKBOOK to donate Funds to support our Volunteer Fire Department. During the Meeting, the Fire Boot will be available to accept your donation.

The FCRA Board of Directors will hold a Regular Meeting on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

The meeting will begin at 10:00 AM and will be held in person at the Pavilion (Ranch House if inclement weather). 

The preliminary meeting Agenda includes the usual reports from officers and volunteers, as well as these topics:

-  Revision of FCRA Drought Contingency Plan

- Update on Protest with Real Central Appraisal District

- Revision of FCRA Water Service Agreement

- Update on FCRA community water system

- Proposed FCRA Budget for FY 2023-2024

- Memorial Day Weekend activities

The Preliminary Agenda will be posted on the FCRA website and Pavilion bulletin board on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

If you would like the Board to consider placing an item on the Agenda, you must submit your written request, along with any written material(s), in writing, by 12 Noon on Friday, April 21, 2023. Requests may be emailed to info@friocielo.com or mailed via U.S. mail to FCRA Board of Directors, P. O. Box 38, Concan, TX 78838. Submissions will not be considered for this meeting if they are received after 12 Noon on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Topics will not be added to the Agenda on the day of the meeting.

If you have any questions, please reply to this email at info@friocielo.com or phone Joy Benetti, FCRA President, at 830.232.5061.

Thank you - Joy Benetti, FCRA President

The FCRA Board of Directors will hold a Regular Meeting

The FCRA Board of Directors will hold a Regular Meeting - ONLINE using ZOOM - on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM.

The meeting will be conducted ONLINE - NOT in person. Please use the Zoom link provided in your email to join the January 21st meeting.

The draft meeting Agenda includes the usual reports from officers and volunteers, as well as these topics:

- update on FCRA General Liability/Directors & Officers Liability insurance;

- update on Protest Hearing at Real Central Appraisal District;

- Fall Festival recap; and

- Revision of FCRA Drought Contingency Plan.

The Preliminary Agenda will be posted on the FCRA website and Pavilion bulletin board on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

In order for the Board to consider placing an item on the Agenda, you must submit your request, along with any written material(s), in writing, by 5:00 PM on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Requests may be emailed to info@friocielo.com or mailed via U.S. mail to FCRA Board of Directors, P. O. Box 38, Concan, TX 78838. Submissions will not be considered for this meeting if they are received after Thursday, January 12th @ 5:00 PM.

Topics will not be added to the Agenda on the day of the meeting.

If you have any questions, please reply to this email at info@friocielo.com or phone Joy Benetti, FCRA President, at 830.232.5061.

FRIENDLY REMINDER regarding assessments: Assessments for the February 1 through July 31, 2023 period are due on February 1, 2023."Debby would like to send your assessment statement by email, which is faster and saves both printing and postage expense. Please send your email address to her at fcra.treasurer@yahoo.com."

If you have any questions about your assessments, please contact Debby at 830.232.6781.

Thank you,

Joy Benetti

The FCRA Board of Directors will hold a Regular Meeting

- ONLINE using ZOOM -

on Saturday, October 15, 2022 starting at 10:00 AM.

The meeting will be conducted online, NOT in person. Please use the Zoom link provided in this email to join the October 15th meeting.

If you would like the Board to consider placing an item on the Meeting Agenda, you may submit your request, in writing, until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

If an item is placed on the Agenda, the Board will notify the owner and request that background materials on the topic be provided to the Board no later than Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

The Preliminary Agenda will be available on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Topic: FCRA Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Time: Oct 15, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

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The Board of Directors of Frio Cielo Ranch Association (FCRA) will hold a Regular Meeting on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

The Meeting will be conducted online using ZOOM and will begin at 10:00 AM. Click on the Zoom link to join the August 13th meeting. [goog_1816698566] https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85141048704?pwd=b3NTWGt4UWIvWDlVK2VtK1krMERrdz09

Due to the Zoom format, the meeting will follow the Agenda closely. Comments or discussion will be kept on topic and limited in duration.

If you would like the Board to consider an item for inclusion on the meeting Agenda, please email the item for consideration to info@friocielo.com NO LATER than 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

See the  Proposed Agenda

                                                Boil Water Notice

Due to reduced distribution system pressure on the FCRA East and West water distribution planes, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Frio Cielo Ranch Association PWS ID #2320051 to notify all affected customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil, then boil for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water from the FCRA water distribution planes, the FCRA will send an official notice to owners/customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the FCRA will issue a notice to our owners/customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

FCRA owners - Please share this notice with your guest(s).

This notice will be emailed to the FCRA owners and posted on the Association bulletin board at the Ranch Pavilion.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the FCRA water operator at info@friocielo.com or FCRA President Joy Benetti at 830-232-5061.

If a customer or individual wishes to contact the TCEQ executive director, please call (512) 239-4691.

Stage 4  Drought Restrictions

As of July 21, 2022

Stage 4 – Critical Water Use Restrictions

Requirements for initiation:

Customers shall be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions for Stage 4 when the utility determines that a water supply emergency exists based on:

1. major water line breaks, or pump or system failure occurs, which cause unprecedented loss of capability to provide water service, or
2. Natural or man made contamination of the water supply source.

Water Use Restrictions:

1. All outdoor water use is prohibited.
2. Watering landscaped areas is absolutely prohibited.
3. Use of water to wash any any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is absolutely prohibited

We are going to try and fill the Tank Storage units by running the well at night. Please keep any indoor water use at a minimum at night.

A good goal is to aim at using no more than 50-100 gallons of water per person per day.

On July 20, 2022, the water system's submersible pump in the well could not produce enough water to keep water in the Tank Storage facilities. A Pump service company was called and it was determined that, because of the drought, our well's capacity to pump had been reduced by 75%. A different pump was installed, however all owners will have to reduce their water use by that same 75% to have water. This supply will also dwindle as the drought continues. A lot of rain will be needed to bring the river and all the groundwater wells back to historic levels.

Thank you

Frio Cielo Ranch Association Water System

Frio Cielo Ranch, July 2, 2022 Annual Members Meeting

Starts at 10 AM Frio Cielo Ranch, at the Pavilion.

Come early and check in, pick up your ballot.

Frio Cielo Ranch Association

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Saturday, March 26, 2022 – 10:00 AM - Pavilion

PROPOSED AGENDA

- Call meeting to order, establish quorum, approve Agenda

- Read & approve minutes from October 23, 2021 Regular Board meeting

- Officers' reports – President, Vice President, Treasurer

- Committee reports - Budget, Architectural Review Authority, Equipment Maintenance, Water 

Oversight

- Member comment time – members have two minutes each to comment on a Ranch-related topic

- Announce next Regular Board Meeting date

- Adjourn

- Executive Session

A Special Meeting of the FCRA Board of Directors was called for Wednesday, March 9, 2022 to enable the Board to speak with the Association's Legal Counsel, Peter Kilpatrick, about an ongoing lawsuit.

In compliance with the FCRA Bylaws and Texas state law, the Board is required to notify the membership about the Meeting. However, due to the confidential nature of the lawsuit, the Board of Directors and Attorney Kilpatrick will immediately go into Executive Session after opening the meeting. They are the ONLY attendees permitted in the virtual meeting, and the only item to be discussed is the lawsuit.

FCRA owners will not be permitted to participate in this special meeting. Thank you for your understanding.

However, the regularly scheduled FCRA Board of Directors meeting will be held on March 26, 2022 at 10 A.M. at the Pavilion, weather permitting. Coffee and Conversation starts at 9:15 A.M. The Agenda will be posted at the website, on FB, and on the bulletin board at the Park.

A Special Meeting of the FCRA Board of Directors has been called for Wednesday, March 9, 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM.

This will be a "virtual" meeting (NOT in person).  Agenda and more information will be available prior to the Meeting.

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       The Board of Directors of Frio Cielo Ranch Association (FCRA) will hold a Regular Meeting on Saturday, October 23, 2021.

The Meeting will begin at 10:00 AM and will be held at the Pavilion. Coffee and Conversation begins at 9:30 AM.

If you would like the Board to consider an item for inclusion on the meeting agenda, please email the item for consideration to info@friocielo.com NO LATER than 5:00 PM Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

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Frio Cielo Ranch Association

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Saturday, October 23, 2021 – 10:00 AM - Pavilion

PROPOSED AGENDA

• Call meeting to order, establish quorum, approve Agenda 
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• Read & approve minutes from May 8, 2021 Regular Board meeting
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• Overview of Fall Festival
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• Officers' reports – President, Treasurer
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• Committee reports - Budget, Building/Architectural, Equipment Maintenance, Water
• Oversight
• Update on River Restoration Initiative
• 
  
• Member comment time – members have two minutes each to comment on a Ranch- related topic
• 
  
• Announce next Regular Board Meeting date
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• Adjourn
• 
  
• Executive Session (if needed)

The 2021 Fall Festival will be held on October 23

 at the Pavilion.

The schedule of events will include:

Pumpkin Carving :

All Pumpkins to be judged, MUST be pre carved this year. We will post more details on our FB page before the Festival weekend.

Cornhole Tournament

Tortilla Toss

Hayride in the evening.

Chili Cookoff / Cornbread Cookoff / Best Dessert

Bring your best entry for the Annual Trophy!

All entries will be eaten that evening, Everyone else, bring side dishes that will complement the Chili and Cornbread entries and we will have a great meal. Plus, we will eat all the desserts!

Chili / Cornbread / Best Dessert  Contestants ...... cutoff time at 5pm.

Games to start after everyone eats.

       Board of Directors Meeting ----August 21, 2021

Dear FCRA members:

This Saturday, August 21st, was to be the first meeting of the Association's Board of Directors. However, due to the rapidly rising infection rate of COVID-19 throughout the state, we have decided to cancel the meeting.

The safety and health of our Board members and FCRA community is of utmost importance.

Our next scheduled regular Board meeting is Saturday, October 23rd. Preparations have been started to hold a Fall Festival later that afternoon/evening.

As of now, we plan to go ahead with that meeting and festival, but will monitor the situation as the date gets closer.

Thank you for your understanding. Please do all that you can to stay healthy.

Joy Benetti, President

These results from the Annual Members Meeting on July 3, 2021

Board of Directors 2021-2022 Election Results

Annie Gwin             79

Nati Hernandez      65

Joe Hollier              117

Joe James                 77

Patrick Johnson       8

Patricia Lawrence  82

Terri Moran            63

Max Morgan           80

River Restoration Initiative passed 81 For / 63 against

Frio Cielo Ranch,  July 3, 2021 Annual Members Meeting

10 AM at the Pavilion. Come early and check in, pick up your ballot.

The River Restoration Initiative Project will be discussed and voted on.

If you would like a copy of the presentation outline, click here.

The FCRA Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting

on SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 at the Pavilion.

Meeting starts at 10:00 AM. Coffee & conversation at 9:30 AM. Attendees are encouraged to wear a face covering and to practice social distancing. Bring your own chair to enable you to keep a safe distance.

If you have a topic you would like the Board to consider adding to the meeting agenda, please submit it, in writing, to info@friocielo.com , OR to one of the FCRA Board members, by end of day TUESDAY, May 4, 2021.

The FCRA Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting

on SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2021 at the Pavilion.

Meeting starts at 10:00 AM. Coffee & conversation at 9:30 AM.  Attendees are encouraged to wear a face covering and to practice social distancing. Bring your own chair to enable you to keep a safe distance.

If you have a topic you would like the Board to consider adding to the meeting agenda, please submit it, in writing, to info@friocielo.com , OR to one of the FCRA Board members, by end of day MONDAY, March 1, 2021.

Frio Cielo Ranch is going forward and holding its Annual Members Meeting at 10:00 AM on

Saturday, July 4th, 2020 at the Pavilion.

If you plan to attend the meeting - please bring your own face covering.

(A limited number of extra face masks will be available.)

Please also bring your own lawn chair to make it easier to 'socially distance" yourself from your fellow members.

Thank you,

 Joy Benetti, FCRA President

Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement, Issues Proclamation To Limit Gatherings

July 2, 2020 | Austin, Texas | Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions. The Governor also issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings of over 10 people, and making it mandatory that, with certain exceptions, people cannot be in groups larger than ten and must maintain six feet of social distancing from others. 

"Wearing a face covering in public is proven to be one of the most effective ways we have to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “We have the ability to keep businesses open and move our economy forward so that Texans can continue to earn a paycheck, but it requires each of us to do our part to protect one another—and that means wearing a face covering in public spaces. Likewise, large gatherings are a clear contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases. Restricting the size of groups gatherings will strengthen Texas’ ability to corral this virus and keep Texans safe. We all have a responsibility to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep our communities safe. If Texans commit to wearing face coverings in public spaces and follow the best health and safety practices, we can both slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep Texas open for business. I urge all Texans to wear a face covering in public, not just for their own health, but for the health of their families, friends, and for all our fellow Texans.”

Additionally, the Governor released a new video message to coincide with his Executive Order, encouraging Texans to do their part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and keep their communities safe. The video can be downloaded at this link and can also be viewed on YouTube.

FRIO CIELO RANCH ASSOCIATION (FCRA)

Annual Members Meeting

Saturday, July 4, 2020 – 10:00 AM – Pavilion

DRAFT AGENDA (as of 7/1/20)

Welcome - Call meeting to order, Pledge of Allegiance

Establish Quorum – Members in attendance constitute the quorum

Approve Agenda – Ask for changes/additions and vote to approve Agenda

Minutes from 2019 Annual Members Meeting – read and vote to approve – Patricia Lawrence,

Secretary

President's Report - Joy Benetti, President

Treasurer's Report – Debby Lawrence, Treasurer

Budget Committee Report – Pat Lawrence, Budget Committee

- Vote on 2020-2021 Proposed Budget

Water Report - Dan Lawrence, Water Operator

Equipment Maintenance Report - Max Morgan, Equipment Maintenance Coordinator

Construction Liaison Report - Larry Woodruff, Board of Directors member

New Business -

– Ranch Rules for all Owners and their Guests – Proposed amendments to existing Ranch

Rules and proposed new Ranch Rules – Kim Sturman

– On going concerns with rentals on Frio Cielo Ranch – Judy Wilson

Election of Board of Directors - Introduce candidates, ask for nominations from the floor

Explain nominating procedures and voting process

Questions?

Adjourn Members Meeting & Members cast their ballots Ballots are counted.

Members Meeting reconvenes Election results are announced.

Members Meeting adjourns

2020-2021 Board of Directors holds “organizational meeting.” (Members may attend.)

Organizational meeting adjourns.

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Frio Cielo Ranch Association

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Saturday, June 13, 2020 – 10:00 AM - Pavilion

DRAFT AGENDA

Call meeting to order, establish quorum, approve Agenda

Read & approve minutes from January 11, 2020 Regular Board meeting

Officers' reports – President, Treasurer

Committee reports – Budget, Building, Equipment Maintenance, Water Oversight

Old Business – Bathhouse repair/improvements update // Ranch sign repairs

New Business –Annual Members Meeting Saturday, July 4, 2020 – Elections & Logistics 

                           Camping at campsites ONLY 

                           Dry Frio River -  Where to park vehicles, no driving or parking in the river

 NO GLASS bottles/other in the river, River Etiquette, PICK UP TRASH 

 Street Signs in Frio Cielo Ranch 

 Dogs running loose 

 Damage to FCR sporting equipment 

 Ranch speed limit 15 mph – drive slowly & keep road dust to a minimum 

 Forgiveness of interest on late assessments in current 6-month assessment cycle 

 Protest filed with Uvalde County Appraisal District (UCAD)

Adjourn

Attention: Frio Cielo Ranch owners/members,

The Reagan Wells VFD and Uvalde EMS respond in the event of an emergency at Frio Cielo Ranch.

In an effort to provide the best services possible, they ask members to follow the following procedures in the event of an emergency.

1. Dial 911
2. Tell Dispatcher the nature of the emergency.
3. Give Dispatcher your address and tell them you are in Frio Cielo Ranch-north of Reagan Wells.
4. Ask Dispatcher to "page out" Reagan Wells VFD and Uvalde EMS.

To download a printable file that you can print and place on your refrigerator at your cabin, click here.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:   

The Frio Cielo Ranch Association Board of Directors has postponed the regular Board meeting that was scheduled for May 9, 2020.

The meeting has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the FCR Pavilion. It will begin at 10:00 AM. Coffee & conversation starts at 9:30 AM.

If you have an Agenda item you would like the Board to consider, please submit it to a Board member, or email it to info@friocielo.com no later than Monday, June 8th.