Welcome to the DCCCLOA
Whether you're a full- or part-time resident of the Downey's Caney Creek Club Lot Owners' Association (DCCCLOA) or just checking us out for the first time before you make the decision to buy a lot, we're glad you stopped by. This website is where you will find important information and communication from the DCCCLOA. Owners, please take a minute to register on this site so we can include you in any group email communications sent from the Association.
How To Reach Us
If you need to contact the Board, please use the "Contact Us" feature of the website or email-dcccloa@gmail.com. There is a phone number where you can leave a voicemail, but Board prefers email. Remember, the DCCCLOA has no paid staff, only its volunteer Board members. Thank you.
News Articles
Do you have questions regarding recommended drainage procedures? Then please take a minute to review the document below. Hopefully, it helps!
Posted on Nov 7th, 2022
Update - New Caranchahua Canal Bridge & Paving of Marlin Drive
Posted on Jul 30th, 2022
A notice posted at the Sargent Post Office confirms that Matagorda County is requesting the release of awarded Block Grant funds ($1.3M) to be used to:
- Re-claim existing roadway and stabilize with concrete, limestone base, roadway prime coat and 2-course seal coat and shall complete all associated appurtenances on Marlin Drive from Barracuda Street to Albacore Street. If additional funds allow, project activities will continue on Marlin Drive from Barracuda to Sand Dollar Street.
- Remove the existing bridge and install a new concrete bridge on Carranchahua. See plan.
This is very exciting news. Stay tuned!
DCCCLOA Board Meetings
Posted on Mar 20th, 2022
The Board includes a Zoom option for its meetings when possible (not possible when the meeting is held outside.) This should allow more DCCCLOA owners to participate on a regular basis. Log in information and meeting agendas will continue to be posted on the website Calendar and an email will be sent to all owners that have registered on this website.
The Board meeting will be held in a conference room at the Sargent Library (20305 FM 457) until further notice.
The DCCCLOA Board meets on the last Saturday of each month (no meetings are held in November and December.)
We look forward to having more owners participate!
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Posted on Feb 7th, 2022
We thought owners would be interested in reading the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance that was adopted by the Matagorda County Commissioners in December 2020. Its stated purpose is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in flood prone areas. This ordinance particularly applies to new construction and structures being substantially improved (damage or repairs exceed 50% of the market value of the structure). Section F(9) deals with Recreational Vehicles in coastal high hazard areas, of which the DCCCLOA is a part of and specifically mentioned.
Be a Good Neighbor - Adhere to Deed Restrictions
Posted on Apr 15th, 2020
The DCCCLOA Deed Restrictions were put in place to create a minimum standard and to help ensure that owners are mindful and respectful of the greater community. Please do your part by keeping your lot/s in compliance and by paying your annual maintenance fees each August.
Calendar
Sargent VFD Business Meeting
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
6:30pm
Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25, 2022
No Board Meeting In December
Saturday, December 31, 2022
TBD
FAQs
Here are the answer to many of lot owners' Frequently Asked Questions:
Street Lights Paid By DCCCLOA
Your DCCCLOA dues pay for 27 street lights in our area. The majority light up intersections to help with navigation at night. Following is a link to the 27 lights. Should one of them need to be serviced, please send us an email. Click here to view the list.
DCCCLOA Board Members
As per the Bylaws, DCCCLOA Board Members are elected at the Annual Member Meeting, held in August each year. When openings occur, Members can be brought in mid-year. Board Members serve for a term of two years and may serve consecutive terms. Officers are elected annually by the Board at its first meeting following the Annual Member Meeting.
Current Board Members/Officers
President, Dennis Imwalle
Vice President, Ernest Lawson
Treasurer, Jennifer Lord
Secretary, Jeremy Donnelly
Member, Mark Ratliff
Member, Trish Ratliff
Member, Kyle Posey
Member, Matt Richardson
Interested in Joining the Board?
If you have some spare time and are interested in helping your community, please reach out so we can talk to you about becoming a Board member. If you only want to lend a hand occasionally, we need that too!
It's a great way to meet your neighbors!
Please join us at the next meeting and complete this Board Interest Information Sheet and return to us by email at dcccloa@gmail.com.
2022 Deed Restriction Vote Results
The Board held the official count of the ballots for the recent Deed Restriction Amendment Vote on Saturday, April 9.
We were very appreciative to the three non-Board members that came out to help with the effort - Larry Fox, Julie Petty & Michael Napoleon.
Unfortunately, only 22% of owners returned ballots (562 out of 2,556), far below the threshold of 67% needed to have an official vote. None of our 18 sections was able to meet the required number of returned ballots. Click here to view more information on the number of ballots returned in each section.
The Board thanks all the owners that did take the time to cast their votes. Maybe next time!
Keep Your Account Updated
Please let us know when your mailing and/or email addresses change. This will ensure that you receive invoices, voting ballots, etc. in a timely fashion. If you haven't given us an email address yet, you can do so by registering as an owner through this website. Registered owners will also receive occasional news and updates from the DCCCLOA. (Note - we don't use the website accounting features at this time, fees can't be paid on this site.) Thanks!
If You See Something - Say Something
Help keep Sargent safe by keeping an eye on your neighborhood and reporting suspicious activity to 911 or the Sheriff - 979-245-5526.
If you are concerned about materials being burned, please call the Environmental Complaint Hot line (888-777-3186). This will connect you to the local Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Regional Office where you can file a complaint.
Too Many Signs
Driving through our subdivisions, one can't help but notice all the signage that is appearing to advertise contractor services of all kinds. Please remember that our Deed Restrictions state that there are to be, "no signs, billboards, posters or advertising devices of any character" on DCCCLOA lots except those "customary in connection with the general sale of property in the subdivision." The DCCCLOA Board asks that owners please take note of this restriction and remove these signs. Let's not take away from the beauty of the area with unnecessary signage. Thank you!