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| BURNET COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT |
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| Jim Luther. Jr | Damon Beierle | James Oakley | Billy Wall | Joe Don Dockery | |
| Precinct 1 | Precinct 2 | County Judge | Precinct 3 | Precinct 4 | |
An agenda packet containing detailed information on the items listed below is distributed to the County Judge, Commissioners, and County Clerk the Friday preceding the meeting. The agenda packet is also posted on the county website at www.burnetcountytexas.org, under Public Meetings. A hard copy of the agenda packet is available in the County Clerk's office. Our Mission Statement: The mission of Burnet County is to maintain overall efficient and effective management of county resources while providing the services mandated by state and federal law and desired by the citizens of Burnet County.
REGULAR MEETING DATE: Tuesday JANUARY 9, 2024
MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 2nd Floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, Texas
1.
Call to Order
2.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
3.
Public Comments - Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007 (b), any person may make comment on any item appearing on the agenda. Any comments made will not be addressed by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.
4.
Presentation from Central Texas Water Coalition (CTWC) (Oakley)
5.
Discussion and/or action regarding the appointment of Felicia Sanchez to ESD #2 (Luther)
6.
Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of John White to ESD #4 (Wall)
7.
Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Pam McGregor to ESD #3 (Luther)
8.
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to enter the private property of Wayne Wall at the SW corner of CR 408N and CR 404 to remove brush to improve driver visibility and public safety, therefore serving a public purpose (Dockery)
9.
Discussion and/or action regarding a survey for Oakalla Community Center/ Volunteer Fire Department land (Oakley)
10.
Discussion and/or action regarding a policy for non-travel related meals (Oakley/K.Smith)
Attachments
11.
Discussion and/or action regarding acknowledgment/certification that the County will not reduce the amount of funds provided to the County Attorney, District Attorney, Sheriff or Constables because of funds received under SB22 (Oakley/K.Smith)
12.
Discussion and//or action regarding the approval to accept and sign the statement of grant award for Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY2024 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for an additional Social Worker for the North Hill Country Public Defender's Office. The amount of grant is $75,090.00 with a match shared by Burnet, Blanco, and Llano counties of $15,018.00. The grant period is 1/1/24 - 9/30/24 (Oakley)
Attachments
13.
Discussion and/or action regarding the release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #726120-M, in the amount of $555,091.00 , for Spicewood Trails Subdivision (Dockery)
14.
Executive Session. Discussion with Burnet County Commissioner's Court and the County Civil Attorney(s) and/or the County Attorney in accordance with Texas Government Codes 551.071. The Commissioners Court reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code including, but not limited to, Sections: 551/071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), 551.087 (Economic Development), 418.183 (Deliberations about Homeland Security Issues), 551.0725 (Contracts being negotiated).
15.
Reconvene in Open Session.
16.
Discussion and/or action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.
17.
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
18.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
a. Burnet Fire Response Times
b. Building and Septic Permit Report
a. Burnet Fire Response Times
b. Building and Septic Permit Report
Attachments
19.
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Burnet and Burnet County to provide support for the Herman Brown Library
b. Approval to sign the Information Sharing Agreement with Homeland Security (DHS)/ federal Emergency Management (FEMA) for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for grant to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan through Texas Department of Emergency Management
a. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Burnet and Burnet County to provide support for the Herman Brown Library
b. Approval to sign the Information Sharing Agreement with Homeland Security (DHS)/ federal Emergency Management (FEMA) for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for grant to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan through Texas Department of Emergency Management
Attachments
20.
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
21.
The following items are part of the Consent Agenda and require no deliberation by the Commissioner's Court. Any item from this agenda may be considered separately:
- Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
- Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
- Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
- Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
- Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor
- Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
- Correspondence.
22.
Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
23.
Calendar Review.
24.
Adjournment
The Commissioners' Court reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code including, but not limited to, Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations)Deliberations about Security Devices), 551.087 (Economic Development), 418.183 (Deliberations about Homeland Security Issues). Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Burnet County will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending Commissioners' Court. To better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Ms. Stephanie McCormick, Commissioners' Court Coordinator, at (512) 715-5276. Please note, the location of the meeting is subject to change based upon availability of the Courtroom. If meeting location is changed, notice at the above meeting location shall be posted to ensure public access to meeting is granted.
Posted by 5:00 o'clock P.M. on the 5th day of January 2024
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT