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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 SESSION MEETING DATE: Thursday DECEMBER 19, 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.
Discussion and/or action regarding the acceptance of a $1000 donation from Rachel Bryson for the Stringtown Cemetery Project (Oakley)
5.
Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Barker Keith, Ned Ewart, and Bill Eide to the ESD #8 Board, effective January 1, 2025 (Beierle)
6.
Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Londa Chandler and J. Don McAlpin to the ESD #6 Board, effective January 1, 2025 (Luther)
7.
Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Clayton Smith, Brenda Goble, and Roy Hallmark to the ESD #7 Board, effective January 1, 2025 (Beierle)
8.
Discussion and/or action regarding the resolution amending authorized signers - TexPool Participant Services (Oakley)
9.
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of the monthly Treasurer's Report - November 2024 (Oakley)
10.
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to renew liability insurance with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool. Coverage dates are 4/1/202/ - 4/1/2026 (Oakley)
Attachments
11.
Discussion and/or action regarding the acceptance of donated preservation services from Kofile in regard to a historic record in the Burnet County Clerk's Office (Oakley)
Attachments
12.
Discussion and/or action regarding the formation of an advisory committee to the Commissioners Court that will explore options and potential modifications to the countywide Holiday Leave policy. Potential modifications and options will address all Burnet County employees, including those who fall under the policy category of "Full Time Shift Employees" (departments that operate 24/7). Potential modifications and options may also address the issue of excessive build-up of holiday leave by "Full Time Shift Employees" due to staffing demands:
Recommended committee members: Alan Trevino, Matt Kimbler, Karin Smith, Shirley Bullard, Eddie Arredondo, Damon Beierle. (Beierle)
Recommended committee members: Alan Trevino, Matt Kimbler, Karin Smith, Shirley Bullard, Eddie Arredondo, Damon Beierle. (Beierle)
13.
Discussion and/or action regarding the temporary suspension by the Commissioners Court of the Burnet County Vacation Leave Carry Forward Policy for all county employees as applied to BCSO Communication Officers, Correction Officers and Patrol Officers due to staffing demands. Temporary suspension of this policy will allow said employees to carry forward any unused hours until 12-31-25 (Beierle)
14.
Discussion and/or action regarding the CSCD Statement of Financial Position - FY 2024 per Local Government Code 140.004 (Oakley)
Attachments
15.
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).
a. Personnel matters
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).
a. Personnel matters
16.
Reconvene in Open Session.
17.
Discussion and/or action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.
18.
Discussion and/or action concerning hiring part-time General Counsel to advise the Commissioners Court on civil and procedural matters, and necessary budget amendments to accommodate said hiring (Oakley)
Attachments
19.
Discussion and/or action regarding the final plat of The Ranch on Lake LBJ Warehouse Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 28 lots on 8.38 acres located off Paris Lane (Luther)
20.
Discussion and/or action regarding the burn ban for unincorporated areas of Burnet County (Oakley)
21.
Discussion and/or action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers (Oakley)
Attachments
22.
Discussion and/or action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor (Oakley)
23.
Discussion and/or action regarding Departmental asset transfers (Oakley)
24.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
a. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by Local Government Code 115 previously examined by the County Auditor: Agrilife/October 2024; Agrilife/November 2024; Elections/November 2024; Environmental Services/911 Addressing/ November 2024; Justice of the Peace, Pct. #1/November 2024; Justice of the Peace, Pct. #2/November 2024; Justice of the Peace, Pct. #3/November 2024; Justice of the Peace, Pct. #4/November; Tax Assessor Collector/November 2024
b. TCEQ Notice - Renewal permit
a. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by Local Government Code 115 previously examined by the County Auditor: Agrilife/October 2024; Agrilife/November 2024; Elections/November 2024; Environmental Services/911 Addressing/ November 2024; Justice of the Peace, Pct. #1/November 2024; Justice of the Peace, Pct. #2/November 2024; Justice of the Peace, Pct. #3/November 2024; Justice of the Peace, Pct. #4/November; Tax Assessor Collector/November 2024
b. TCEQ Notice - Renewal permit
25.
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Approval to apply for the Tocker Foundation Newspapers Digitization Grant for the Herman Brown Free Library. Applications open January 1, 2025
b. Approval of an agreement with BOPATE vendor Triumvirate Environmental Services, Inc. for the April 26, 2025 clean up event
c. Agreement with Johnson Controls for troubleshooting the courthouse fire system
d. Approval to accept the Replacement of Outdated Core Switches Project for FY25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) - Mitigation Projects, FY 2025
a. Approval to apply for the Tocker Foundation Newspapers Digitization Grant for the Herman Brown Free Library. Applications open January 1, 2025
b. Approval of an agreement with BOPATE vendor Triumvirate Environmental Services, Inc. for the April 26, 2025 clean up event
c. Agreement with Johnson Controls for troubleshooting the courthouse fire system
d. Approval to accept the Replacement of Outdated Core Switches Project for FY25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) - Mitigation Projects, FY 2025
Attachments
26.
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
27.
Calendar Review.
28.
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 13th day of December, 2024
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT