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RIO CIANDE HERALD RIO GRANDE CITY. TEXAS THURSDAY, OCTOBER IS, 1M7 PACE 4
Trustees Discuss Cafeteria, Building Options
Decide
The Rio Grande City CISD board
of trustees, at their regular mon-
thly meeting Wednesday night,
discussed possible options about
how to proceed with the construc-
tion of four cafeterias.
Superintendent Dr. A.E. Garcia
noted, "Our recommendation is to
go with two." Business Manager
Romeo Lopez noted that "there
was a difference of $300,000"
between the amount budgeted for
three cafeterias, and the prices
from when the district went out on
bids.
Lopez noted that as far as money
is concerned at the present time,
"we're very committed to the
portable rooms." He noted that the
price of the portable rooms would
be $40,000 for each of four units.
Lopez suggested, "We need to
weigh everything at the same time,
rather than do things in pieces."
Board President Rafael Carrera
commented, "We need to decide
tonight about the cafeterias."
Lopez indicated that the district's
fund balance at the current time is
approximately $700,000. He added,
"We do not have enough money to
do everything we've talked about."
Trustee Eloy Garcia protested
the recommendation that the Ro-
que Guerra Elementary cafeteria
remodeling be placed on hold for
the time being, in favor of
proceeding with the new North
Grammar and Grulla Elementary
cafeterias. He insisted, "The Roque
Guerra cafeteria is in pitiful
shape."
Trustee Dr. Roberto Gonzalez
suggested, "The problem is with
the architect's figures. It wasn't
our mistake." Lopez commented,
"We should do as much locally as
we can."
Eloy Garcia commented, "We
need to make sure that the data is
there, and that going local is
feasible." Lopez responded, "It's a
hard decision, even harder for you.
The Building Committee needs to
look at all of these things But we
can set priorities."
Gonzalez concluded, "There's no
way we can do everything."
Carrera advocated, "Let's buiid
one cafeteria in Rio Grande City,
and one in Grulla, and go from
there."
Garcia commented, "Let's do
both projects locally, if possible. I
want to see what the figures are for
the pre-kinder building." Lopez
responded that firm information
would be obtained from the com-
puter as soon as possible. Carrera
said that a final decision would be
made at Monday's board meeting.
Concerning enrollment figures,
the superintendent noted that "in
early October, we're only 177 above
last year in ADA (average daily
attendance) figures." He noted that
the budget had projected an ADA
increase of 320, but emphasized
that "attendance varies from week
to week."
Concerning the matter of health
insurance for RGCCISD employees,
Eloy Garcia commented, "I don't
think we should get another
extension on insurance. We've
wasted one month. We need more
than the names of two experts. The
only way to stop rate increases is
to drop Blue Cross and go self-
funding."
Trustee Jaime Ramirez added,
"We're losing a lot of people that
are dropping out of insurance."
Lopez suggested, "Let's have
someone come in, evaluate the
seven proposals, and go from
there. We need at least a one-
month extension." The superin-
tendent later said, "We're going to
call in an expert. The (insurance)
committee has been expanded to
include representatives of every
school."
Gonzalez stressed, "We cannot
leave the people," without insur-
ance coverage. Lopez contended,
"If the committee is not ready, the
board cannot talk about a de-
cision."
A consensus was reached that the
health insurance matter be placed
on hold, but only for one more
month.
A report of the Historical Com-
mittee urged that the original
layout of Fort Ringgold be restored
to the extent possible. The report
urged that a wall near the
guardhouse at the gate of Fort
Ringgold be removed.
The superintendent later noted
that the snake on the wall had been
contributed by a fairly recent Rio
High senior class.
Sam Ramos, reporting for the
Historical Committee, reported,
"We are trying to do everything at
a minimum or no cost to the
taxpayers. The structure (wall)
won't cost that much to remove."
Ramos contended, "The
entrance, the way it is, is unsafe.
The wall is a blind corner." He
further emphasized that traffic
control around the entrance
becomes very difficult during peak
traffic hours.
Concerning the naming of build-
ings, Ramos noted that "we went
back to the original study."
After more discussion, trustee
Leonel J. "Nene" Lopez moved
that the Historical Committee
recommendations be approved.
At the end of the meeting, the
superintendent noted that "Eddie
Luna (of WICAT) has agreed to
make a study of computers in all
district operations; to give a full
account of what we have and what
we need." He stressed that the
study would be made at no charge
to the school district.
Garcia noted that "we have five
companies (including WICAT) in-
terested in bidding," on computers.
Joel Salinas suggested that "the
local people who work with com-
puters need to be consulted."
Carrera suggested, "Name a
committee of your computer peo-
ple," and concluded that knowl-
edgeable personnel at local schools
should be consulted. The superin-
tendent pointed out, "The specs are
being made for a generic system."
The superintendent noted that
Williamson Construction of
McAllen was the only firm that
submitted a bid for the Lee House
restoration project. He noted that
the bid was for about $49,000.
Carrera contended, "We should
put it on hold; all we have is
$26,000 to work with." The superin-
tendent later told The Rio Grande
Herald, "We'll have to go back to
the architect to see what we can
do."
Band Awarded
Division II Rating
The Rio Grande City High
Mighty Rattler Band was awarded
a Division II rating at the annual
Pigskin Jubilee on Saturday, Oct.
10 in McAllen.
The band received a Division II
rating. Director A1 Cortinas com-
mented, "This is an excellent
rating. The band gave an exciting
performance. We are extremely
proud of our students. They really
tried very hard and we are pleased
with their efforts."'
The Rattler band received the
following ratings in the U.I.L.
contest from these judges: David
Pennington of Temple, Division I;
J R. Mclntyre of Odessa. Division
II; and John Bridges of San
Antonio, Division II.
Cortinas concluded, "We appre-
ciate all of the nice comments and
support that we have received from
the members of the school and
community."
PUBLICATION COPY - COMMERCIAL BANK
CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION (Including Domestic and Foreign Subsidiaries)
STATE 035 (3-871
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LEGAL TITLE OF BANK
Citizens State Bank
Box 988
Roma, Texas 78584
STATE BANK NO
2274-33
federal reserve district no
11 49 07633
CITY
COUNTY
STATE
ZIP CODE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS DATE
Roma
Starr
Texas
78584
September 30, 1987
Dollar Amounts in Thousands
ASSETS
1 Cash and balances due Irom depository institutions
a Nomnterest - bearing balances and currency and coin
b Interest - bearing balances
2 Securities
3 Federal lunds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell in domestic oflices ol the bank
arid of its Edge ana Agreement subsidiaries, and in IBFs
4 Loans and lease linancing receivables
a Loans and leases, net of unearned income
b LESS Allowance tor loan and lease losses
c LESS Allocated transfer risk reserve
d Loans and leases net ot unearned income
allowance and 'eserve (item 4 a minus 4 b and 4 c)
5 Assets held in trading accounts
6 Premises and fixed assets lincluding capitalized leases)
7 Other real estate owned
8 Investments in unconsolidaied subsidiaries and associated companies
9 Customers liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding
10 Intangible assels
11 Other assets
12 Total assets (sum ol items 1 through 11)
LIABILITIES
13 Deposits
a In domestic olfices
(1) Noninteresting - bearing
(2) Interest - bearing
b Ir foreign offices Edge and Agreement subsidiaries and IBFs
(1) Nomnterest - bearing
(2) Interest - bearing
14 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement lo repurchase in domestic offices of the
bank and of its Edge and Agreement subsidiaries and in IBFs
15 Demand notes issued 10 the U S Treasury
16 Other borrowed money
17. Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases
18 Bank s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding
19 Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits
20 Other liabilities
21 Total liabilities (sum of items 13 through 20)
22 Limited - fife preferred stock
EQUITY CAPITAL
23 Perpetual preferred slock (No of shares outstanding
24 Common stock (No ot shares a Authorized
b Outstanding
25 Surplus
26 Undivided profits and capital reserves
27 Cumulative foreign currency translation ad|uslments
28 Total equity capital (sum of 'tems 23 through 27)
-0-
125,000
125,000
29 Total liabilities limited - life preferred stock, and equity capital (sum of items 21 22 and 28)
MEMORANDA Amounts outstanding as of Report Date
1 a Standby letters of credit Total
1 b Amount of Standby letters of credit m memo 1 a conveyed to others through participations
NOTE This repon must oe signed by an authored officensl and attested by not less than three directors other rhar. the officer's■ signing the report
I We the undersigned o'ficer(s), do hereby declare that this Peport of Condition has been prepared in conformance *ifh official instructions and
is true to the best of my (ouri knowledge and belief
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13 b (1)
13 b (2)
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best ot our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with official instructions and is true and correct
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Signature Notary Public
Ludlvina G.Luera
Mclntyre critiqued the Rio band
this way, "Some very nice musical
selections, much of it well
performed. Some evidence of forc-
ing and blatancy in brass at times,
and same pitch problems,
especially in treble brass."
Pennington commented, "Excit-
ing selection of music. Many good
mature sounds. Generally, balance
good...Nice contrasts and good
work by soloists. Generally good
(marching) execution. Good car-
riage and posture. Fundamentals
seem generally well taught...Nice
exciting show and good drill
design."
Bridges commented, "Much fine
work, best instrument carriage and
body carriage in several
bands ..Precision problems (in
music) plagued you, as did tuning
and balance flaws tonight...Use
variety in styles of sets and
designs."
Continued
district's current bond indebted-
ness is about $3 million, and being
retired at $500,000 per year. He
said that the RGCCISD should feel
fortunate about this, because
"other nearby school districts have
over $100 million in debt."
Gonzalez contended, "We're in
the best position with this to move
for the future." Lopez noted that
the board could come back and
amend the budget whereever nec-
essary.
Gonzalez's motion authorizing
construction of the new Grulla and
North Grammar cafeterias was
approved, with Roque Guerra and
remodeling of the old Grulla
cafeteria being placed on hold.
Concerning nominations for the
Starr County Appraisal District
Board of Directors, Eloy Garcia
moved that Arnulfo Garcia and
Arnoldo F. Gonzalez, the current
representatives of the board, be
retained. But when the motion
came for a vote, only Ramirez
supported Garcia's motion.
Lopez then moved that Abel N.
Gonzalez, Jr., and Arnoldo F.
Gonzalez be nominated for two-
year terms. That motion carried
with five favorable votes, but
Garcia and Ramirez voted to
abstain.
In discussing the appraisal roll,
Tax Assessor-Collector Heberto
Barrera noted that at least $27
million (if RGCCISD property re-
mains unreappraised. He said, "A
supplemental roll will be issued,"
when the reappraisal is finished.
He added, "They will be taxed at
the regular rate."
Barrera noted that oil and gas
valuations had dropped about $37
million, with real estate valuations
rising about $25 million for a total
loss of $12 million. He said that the
difference between assessed and
taxable value is accounted for
largely by homestead and agricul-
tural use exemptions.
Lopez said, "The figures used for
our budget were closer to the
reality of what we got. When the
effective tax rate is calculated,
decisions need to be made. The tax
collector, by law, will have to say
what tax rate is needed to generate
the same number of dollars as last
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year."
Lopez stressed, "The budget was
formulated recognizing that we
would not get the same amount of
value as last year. We were looking
at about $350,000 less (in revenue)
than last year. Our budget is not
dependent on what we're anticipat-
ing as revenue. All of us knew the
figures would be lower."
Gonzalez commented, "In that
case, it will not be necessary to
increase taxes (from the current
rate of $1.29)."
Carrera protested that the ef-
fective rate has been calculated at
$1.37, compared to the present
$1.29. He complaintaed, "It seems
that you are geared for a tax
increase. I will not go for that."
Falcon then moved that the
certification of the RGCCISD ap-
praisal roll be okayed."
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El Tanque doesn't have enough
storage."
Duran commented, "This is
creating a problem for us. They
don't give you grants just like
that." Doria contended that acquir-
ing water rights would take care of
the problem.
Board President Cipriano Lopez
suggested that the matter be taken
up again at November's meeting,
with discussions of the issue to be
held in the interim withindividuals
such as engineer Eloy Vera.
Doria contended. "In the near
future, there will be 500 people
living there." Board member
David Porras concluded, "Let's
research it; we can't make a
decision overnight." Garcia com-
mented, "The board's not against
furnishing you with water. We need
facts and figures."
Lopez told Doria that the issue
would be discussed again, and said
that the board would see if it would
be possible to help. Board member
Jose I. "Pepe" Tijerina suggested
that developers should be present
to discuss the issue.
Later in the meeting. Bias
Chapa, developer of Las Lomas,
arrived at the meeting. He said,
"We've been having problems; El
Tanque is short of water i I
explained to them (residents) the
process. I think El Tanque has to
renounce service before you could
accept."
Duran asked Chapa, "The only
question we have is: Are you
willing to give us 250 acre-feet of
water?" Chapa responded, "That's
a very big figure. I don't think
anybody could do that. The engi-
neer told me 12 acre-feet of water."
Duran noted that 250 acre-feet
would be more than a half-million
gallons of water per day."
Chapa told The Rio Grande
Herald after the meeting, "The
people over there wanted to secede
from El Tanque, and get water
from the Starr County Water
District."
He indicated that "They (the
Starr Water Board) suggested first
organizing El Tanque's board, and
have them approach the Starr
County Water District."
Chapa indicated that he had been
told that once the city of Grulla's
water plant is in full operation, the
Starr County Water District would
have additional water supplies
available, some of which could be
allocated to El Tanque
Chapa concluded, "Starr County
is growing tremendously," and
contended that most water entities
in the county have not been
prepared for such explosive
growth.
Duran inquired about the possi-
bility of the Water District chang-
ing the date for director elections
to the first Saturday in May
Legal counsel Alex W. Gabert
said, "You need to give notice to
the voters of a change, and satisfy
the people in Washington (the
Justice Department) of the need
for any change. You have until
January 1988 to make a decision.
You have time to think it over "
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