Agenda for Regular Session

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BURNET COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
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 AUGUST 13, 2024
MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 2nd Floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, Texas

Call to Order

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags

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.

Consideration and approval of an Order by the Commissioners Court of Burnet County, Texas authorizing the issuance of "Burnet County, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2024", levying an annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, for the payment of the notes; authorizing the execution of any necessary engagement agreement with the county's financial advisors; and providing an effective date (Oakley)

Attachments

Tx Tax Note Series Order

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Presentation regarding the Burnet County 2024 voter-approval and no-new-revenue property tax rates and 2024 certified values (Oakley)

Discuss and take appropriate action to include a record vote on the proposed tax rate for FY2024 tax year which will fund the FY2025 budget (Oakley)

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on scheduling a date and time to hold a public hearing before adopting the tax rate if the proposed maximum TOTAL tax rate exceeds the total no-new-revenue rate (Oakley)

Discuss and take action on setting a date and time to hold a public hearing on the FY2025 budget (October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025) (Oakley)

Discuss and take action on setting a date and time for a public hearing on the County Clerk Records Archive Plan (Oakley)

10.

Discuss and take action on setting a date and time to adopt the FY2024 tax rate and adopt the FY2025 budget (Oakley)

11.

Discussion and/or action concerning rescinding action taken on prior court approval, held on August 7, 2024, of newspaper ad as required for elected officials' salaries and possible action on amended ad (Oakley)

12.

Discussion and/or action regarding the engagement of Allison, Bass, McGee to represent Burnet County in Civil Action No. 4:24-cv-00368 Courthouse News Service v. Michael Gould, in his official capacity as Collin County District Clerk, etal. (Oakley)

13.

Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Dallas Wood for a 7.117 acre tract out of a 77.999 acre tract identified as BCAD parcel #48820 located at 915 John Deere Road (Beierle)

14.

Discussion and/or action concerning the preliminary plat approval for TOWDAH Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 24 lots on 50.97 acres located at 122 Shoreline (Dockery)

15.

Discussion and/or action concerning the final plat approval for Thomas Ranch, Section 3, a private subdivision consisting of 84 lots on 239 acres located at 11710 CR 404 (Dockery)

16.

Discussion and/or action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Smithwick National, a private subdivision consisting of 268 lots on 875.14 acres located at 10507 E. FM 1431 (Wall)

17.

Discussion and/or action concerning the release of Maintenance Bond #0820705 for Burnet Hilltop Estates (Beierle)

18.

Discussion and/or action concerning the release of Maintenance Bond #CNB-36253-00 for the Ranches at Bentley Ridge (Beierle)

19.

Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of: (Oakley)
a. November 5, 2024 Order of Election (attachment: Nov. 2024 General Election ORDER OF GENERAL ELECTION)
b. 2 year appointments of Election Judges and Alternate Judges, and Central Count Judge, Alternate Judge and Manager and Tabulation Supervisor (attachment: 2024 Gen. Election Judges)
c. Relocation of Precinct 15 polling location to Briggs Firehouse during remodel of Community Center

Attachments

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20.

Discussion and/or action concerning results of Baker Tilly investigation as ordered by Burnet County Commissioners Court on September 26, 2023 (Oakley)

21.

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).

22.

Reconvene in Open Session.

23.

Discussion and/or action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.

24.

Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:

25.

Acknowledgement of Receipt:
a. MIS Summary
b. TCEQ Notice
c. Marble Falls Area EMS July Update

Attachments

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26.

Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. KC Engineering Work Order No. 20-208.2c Re-stake right of way for Wirtz Dam Road
b. Contract labor agreement with Luke's Ashpalt Paving for work to be performed for RB1 at the entrance of Twin Isles
c. Approval to accept the FY 25 MVCPA grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force and sign the Statement of Grant Award which will be accessible after acceptance in the portal. The project is $694,280.00 for Burnet, Coryell, and McLennan Counties. The grant amount is $578,566.00. Match is $115,714.00 of that $99,352.00 is Program income
d. Agreement with DIJ Construction for double yellow striping on Haynie Flat Road +/- 0.25 mile
e. Approval to accept allocation and sign contract for the FY25 9-1-1 GIS funding from the CAECD for $126,710.10 - 10/1/24 - 9/30/25
f. Approval to accept the FY 2024 Formula Grant for the Indigent Defense Grant Program from Texas Indigent Defense Commission. Amount is $37,575.00
g. Inter local agreement with Capital Area Council of Governments regarding a Sheriff Radio System and Recorder Integration Project
h. Inter local agreement with the City of Highland Haven to provide manpower and equipment for the pavement of streets not to exceed $15,000 per year
i. Proposal for our Sunlife two year renewal
j. Agreement with Circle S Pest Control for pest control services for county buildings. Rates effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025
k. Contract with E-rate Central to assist with Burnet County E-rate application, and authorize a representative from the County Auditor's office to apply for the E-rate program for the county library system
l. Burnet County Event Sponsorship for Taste Highland Lakes in the amount of $850 to be paid out of HOT taxes
m. Burnet County Event Sponsorship for Beloved Gallery in the amount of $2500 to be paid out of HOT taxes
n. Burnet County Event Sponsorship for FiestaJam 2024 in the amount of $5000 to be paid out of HOT taxes

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27.

Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:

28.

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.

29.

Calendar Review.

30.

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 9th day of August, 2024
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS

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CLERK OF THE COURT