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The current RMRPOA Board of Directors

President

David Conway
Term expires 1/2011
(512) 847-8174
president@rivermountainranch.org

Treasurer

Fred Carney
Term expires 1/2012
(512) 847-9329
treasurer@rivermountainranch.org

Secretary

Al Ohm
Term expires 1/2012
(512) 847-1635
secretary@rivermountainranch.org

Architectural Control
Margaret Baker
Term expires 1/2012
(512) 847-3821
rfb01@txwinet.com
Roads Chair

David Lewis
Term expires 1/2011
(512) 847-6358
roads@rivermountainranch.org

Parks Chair
Walter Schleyer
Term expires 1/2012
(512) 847-8361
wschl70858@aol.com
Vice President, Communications & Website
John Tanzillo
Term Expires 1/2011
(512) 842-1164
communications@rivermountainranch.org

Board Meetings

Board meetings are held at 6 PM on the second Thursday of every month in the Cypress Room at the Wimberley Community Center located at 14068 Ranch Road 12 (next door to Brookshire Bros. Grocery Store). All RMRPOA members are welcome to attend. The schedule for the Board meetings is listed on the Calendar page.

RMRPOA members that desire to address the Board concerning a specific topic or issue should contact the Board President to coordinate a date for the presentation and to ensure that sufficient time is allocated on the agenda.

River Mountain Ranch Cattle Company Purchases the Cattle Grazing Lease Rights and the Cattle from the Texas Water Brand Cattle Company

On 25 March 2010, the River Mountain Ranch Cattle Company (RMRCC) purchased the cattle grazing lease rights and the cattle from the Texas Water Brand Cattle Company. Over the next few weeks, additional information will be provided regarding the process to be used for the transfer of the current Ag Lease, that individual property owners had with the previous lease-holder (TWBCC), to the new leaseholder (RMRCC).

Over the next 90 days (weather and unforeseen terrain challenges permitting), the RMRCC intends to repair and add the fencing necessary to contain the cattle on the 2200 acres of River Mountain Ranch. RMRCC is committed to accomplishing this work as soon as possible, but if during this fencing period, or during some temporary fencing breach in the future, you find cows have somehow found their way to a place they should not be, you can contact one of the RMRCC owners and they will have the cattle moved back to RMR. The contacts are listed in the order you should call:

Mike Hicks 847-0096

Lynn Brinkman 847-6037

Please contact the RMRCC if any property owner would like additional information.

Finally, RMRCC thanks you for your support and understanding during this transition.

Board Actions: Ratification of Cattle Grazing Arrangement with RMRCC

During the regularly scheduled meeting on 13 May 2010, the RMR Board took action to ratify the grazing lease agreement between RMRPOA and the River Mountain Ranch Cattle Company (RMRCC) plus the associated terms & conditons of the agreement. The document can be viewed at this link: Ratification Agreement.

Hunting & Violations of RMR Deed Restrictions

Residents are reminded that hunting is NOT PERMITTED on any lot within River Mountain Ranch that is less than 75 acres. The provisions of the Covenants & Restrictions that every RMR property owner agrees to follow at the closing of their property purchase, specifically state in Section A, Land Use, Item # 5 "No hunting shall be permitted on any lot of less than seventy five (75) acres..." This restriction is enforceable regardless of whether a resident has a legal permit to hunt or not.

Animal Control is the Animal Owner's Responsibility!!

The RMRPOA Board is routinely called regarding pets roaming the neighborhood and this item was a significant area of discussion during several of our Annual & Summer POA Meetings in January & June. All RMR residents are reminded to follow the requirements defined in Hays County Animal Control Ordinance # 20893. A copy of the Ordnance may be viewed or downloaded at this link: Animal Control Ordinance.

Additionally, please note that our covenants state "Any and all animals, including household pets, require appropriate fencing to confine them to their lot." Furthermore, Hay County law stipulates "Dogs are to be restrained by a leash or fence, unless the owner is on the property and is able to verbally command the animal to stay on his/her property. If the animal is found unrestrained, Hays County Animal Control can either issue a citation to the owner (if the owner is known) or impound the animal at PAWS Animal Shelter in Kyle, Texas."

If you walk your dog, please keep it on a leash. If you find a dog running loose, or being a nuisance, please do not call the Board. Hays County has an animal control office:

Hays County Animal Control (part of the County Sheriff’s Department), 512-393-7896.

If you have a serious incident (if you are attacked by a dog for instance) and you call the Sheriff's office, requesting that a citation be issued to the owner (if known) will expedite the process of getting restitution from the owner.

Further information regarding Hays County animal control laws can be found at this link: http://www.sheriff.co.hays.tx.us/.

Concrete Spills on RMR Roads!

Our roads in River Mountain Ranch, particularly River Mountain Road, have experienced an increased number of concrete spills from readymix trucks during the last few years. These spills, if not cleaned up immediately will damage the road surfaces and cost a significant amount of money (taken from our road budget) to repair.

We ask that anyone observing concrete spillage from one of these trucks please observe and record the following:

1) Name of Readymix Supplier (on side of truck)

2) The truck's "number" and/or the Texas Liscense Plate Number

3) Approximate time of spillage (day, date, time)

4) If possible, note where the truck was heading to, i.e. address of construction site within River Mountain Ranch

5) And, importantly, where spill occurred (name of road, approximate location)

We realize this is a lot of information to process and record but items #1, #2, and #5 are very important. Item #1 is the most important. As soon as you can reach a phone, call our Roads Chair (see Board page for contact information). If you leave a message, please give your name clearly, along with your phone number. If his phone is unavailable then call any other RMR board member and ask them to relay the information to the Roads Chair as soon as possible.

The RMRPOA has written letters to most of the suppliers of readymix operating within RMR and some are better than others in responding (regarding spills and speeding) in a positive manner. Most will work with us if we can let them know specific truck data. They can not prevent all spills, but if we can advise them of which drivers are having problems, then they (readymix suppliers) can reduce the spills to a minimum. We appreciate your help in our efforts to maintain and protect our roads!

RMRPOA Board Statement Concerning Support for Continuation of AG Exemptions

The RMRPOA Board Members support the continuation of the open grazing of the cattle recently purchased by the River Mountain Ranch Cattle Company (RMRCC). Additionally, the RMRPOA Board Members support the continuation of Agriculture (Ag) appraisals for those RMR property owners that have a cattle lease with RMRCC and are granted a specific exemption by the Hays County Appraisal District (HCAD) as a result of applying for and qualifying for the Ag exemption. Remember, it remains the responsibility of the individual property owner to abide by the rules for maintaining the Ag exemption that was granted by the HCAD.

 

Please send questions regarding this site to RMRPOA Communications
River Mountain Ranch Property Owners Association (RMRPOA)
P. O. Box 182
Wimberley, Tx. 78676

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RMR Communications Notes

RMRPOA Newsletters Archive

Newsletters are provided as a digital download only. POA members that do not have routine access to a computer and wish to have a hard copy mailed to them, should contact RMRPOA Communications (contact information is listed on the Board page).

Newsletters can be downloaded at these links:

Summer 2010

Winter 2010

Fall 2009

Summer 2009

Winter 2009

Fall 2008

Summer 2008

RMRPOA Members Are Asked To Please Keep Mailing Address Current

RMRPOA Members are asked to please ensure that the POA Board has your correct mailing address. This information can be easily updated by email to RMRPOA Communications. Also, please see the email subscription process described in the Email List Subscription section below.

2010 RMRPOA Member Directory

If you have not provided permission for releasing your contact information to be printed in future revisions to the Directory, please complete the communications update form and return it to RMRPOA Communications. The information may be sent via email. The next full Directory issue is planned for March 2010. If you have any questions, please contact RMRPOA Communications as indicated above.

RMRPOA Email List Subscription Process

Please contact RMRPOA Communications via email if you own property in River Mountain Ranch and would like to subscribe to the email list. Once you have been verified as a property owner, an invitation to subscribe will be emailed to you. POA members may unsubscribe at any time from the email list. Additionally, this is also a good time to let us know if you have recently changed your email address and wish to start or continue receiving email messages/bulletins from the POA Board.

RMR Architecture Control Committee Notes

Construction Deposit

Effective 10 October 2009, the construction deposit will be $1000. Recent events regarding the dumping of construction waste and debris (i.e., concrete and tile) along our common roads has been extremely troubling and has resulted in the Board unanimously voting on 8 October 2009 to increase the construction deposit to $1000.

This deposit is required prior to receiving final architectural approval for the construction of new homes, additions to homes, garages, and pools. The deposit amount was instituted as a result of construction vehicles causing damage to RMR POA owned roads and common areas as well as to some privately owned property.

Under the provisions of the RMR Covenants & Restrictions (see Documents & Maps page) paragraphs A - Land Use and C - Landowner's Agreement, it is the responsibility of the owner of the property to ensure that their builder is physically removing construction debris from River Mountain Ranch.

Architectural Control will notify the property owner if a violation of the Covenants & Restrictions has occured either verbally by phone call or in writing by email or letter. The property owner will be given a reasonable deadline to remove the offending debris. In the event that the property owner does not comply within the allowed timeframe, the POA Board will take action, under the provisions of the Covenants & Restrictions, to clean up the debris. The cost of the cleanup will be deducted from the construction deposit. If the cost is greater than the construction deposit, the POA will bill the property owner for the difference.

Please contact Architectural Control if you have any questions.

State of Texas Establishes Building Inspection Requirements for Unincorporated Areas Effective 1 September 2008

Property owners should be aware that the Texas Residential Construction Commission (TRCC) has established inspection requirements for new construction in unincorporated areas of the state which includes RMR. Please click the link to view the requirements: New Building Inspection.

RMR Roads Committee Notes

Potholes on River Mountain Road (UPDATE)

The potholes on the lower section of River Mountain Road were filled during February during breaks in our rainy weather. This will be a temporary measure pending the receipt and evaluation of bids from contractors for a permanent solution. Please note that the necessary funds to pay for the permanent solution are typically not available until April due to the timing of the receipt of the annual maintenance fee (due by 31 March of each year) from the POA membership. For additional information, please contact the Roads Chair.

RMRPOA Mailing Address

Our mailing address is:

River Mountain Ranch Property Owners Association (RMRPOA)
P. O. Box 182
Wimberley, TX 78676

Website Comments and/or Questions

Please contact RMRPOA Communications.

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