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Minutes for Regular Session

The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 14th day of November 2017, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
Present:
County Judge James Oakley; Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr.; Commissioner Precinct 2 Russell Graeter; Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall; Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
Attendees:
Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator; Karen Hardin, County Auditor; Shelley Demarest, Commissioner Court Clerk
 
AGENDA
1.  Call to Order
 
2. Invocation.
 
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the flags.
 
4.  Public Comments.  Any person with business before the Commissioner’s Court not scheduled on the   agenda may speak to the Court.  No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting. Comments regarding specific agenda items should occur when the item is called.  There is a 2 minute speaking limit. 
 
5.  Discussion and/or action concerning the “Amending Plat of Buena Vida Ranch, A Private Subdivision, 158.93 Acres ( 158.975 Acres ) out of the Memucan Hunt Svy., Abst. No. 437, Burnet County, Texas” to correct the Abst. No. of the Memucan Hunt Svy., from Abst. No. 443 to Abst. No. 437 pursuant to TLGC Chapter 232.011 (a) 3.
 
6.  Discussion and/or action regarding a Public hearing concerning the Replat of Lot 8A, The Hill at Windermere, Sec. Three and Lot 15A, The Hill at Windermere, Sec. One, and Greenbelt adjacent to same, followed by discussion and/or action regarding same.
 
7.  Discussion and/or action regarding a Replat of a portion of Lot 15, Smithwick Mills Estates, to be known as Lots 15-C and 15-D, Smithwick Mills Estates, Burnet County, Texas.
 
8.  Discussion and/or action regarding a Replat of Lots 9 & 10, and a portion of the Reserve Tract “F” of a Replat of The Place, A subdivision located in Burnet County, Texas, to be known as Lot 9A, A Replat of The Place.
 
9.  Discussion and/or action concerning a Public hearing on a Replat of Lot 370 of Whitewater Springs, Sec. Three, recorded in Cab. 2, Slide 148-A of the Plat Records of Burnet County, Texas to be known as “A replat of Lot 370 of Whitewater Springs, Sec. Three, Burnet County, Texas” followed by discussion and action on the same.  The owner is proposing to divide Lot 370 into 2 lots with one lot of 4.39 acres to be sold an another lot of 0.61 acre to be designated as Common Reserve for the use as a mail drop tract for the lot owners in Whitewater Springs Subdivision.
 
10.  Discussion and/or action regarding the Naming of Private Road off Little Elm Rd. to comply with 911 CAPCOG Addressing guidelines – Parcel property ID #40048 in Sherwood Forest in Granite Shoals being owned by Heriberto Camacho Sanchez has several mobile homes.  To facilitate emergency responders locating callers the current drive will be named.  All existing homes will be addressed off this named drive and house numbers will be set up to allow for potential growth.  Street name will be Sanchez Circle (911).
 
11.  Discussion and/or action regarding a Quit Claim Deed to the Silver Creek Village POA for 0.038 acre of land out of the G.A. Torbitt Svy. No. 850, Abst. No. 922, Burnet County, Texas and being part of the Right of Way of County Road 128 (Beaver Creek Circle) adjacent to and southeasterly of Lot 67 and the adjacent Reserve lot as shown on plat of Silver Creek Village, Unit One, recorded in plat cabinet 1, Slide 14C, plat records of Burnet County, Texas.
 
12.  Discussion and/or action regarding a Public Hearing concerning a Replat of Lots 176 thru 185 of Whitewater Springs, Section Two, recorded in Cabinet 2, Slide 120-D thru 124-A of the Plat Records of Burnet County, Texas to be known as “A Replat of Lots 176 thru 185 of Whitewater Springs, Section Two of Burnet County, Texas” followed by discussion and action on same.  The owner is proposing to form 3 lots out of the 10 lots.
 
13.  Discussion and/or action regarding a Public Hearing concerning a Replat of Lots 196 thru 203 of Whitewater Springs, Section Two, recorded in Cabinet 2, slide 120-D thru 124-A of the Plat Records of Burnet County, Texas to be known as “A Replat of Lots 196 thru 203 of Whitewater Springs, Section Two, Burnet County, Texas” followed by discussion and action on same.  The owner is proposing to form 3 Lots out of the 8 Lots.
 
14.  Discussion and/or action for a Variance request from Erin Kelly for the creation of 3 Lots in Sunset Cliff, an un-platted subdivision, composed of approximately 7 acres out of the Jeptha Boyce Svy., Abst. No. 57, Burnet County, Texas.
 
15.  Discussion regarding update of the Russell Fork Bridge and the Historic Marker.
 
16.  Discussion regarding the Presentation of the Gold Star Safety Award from TAC Risk Management Pool.
 
17.  Discussion and/or action regarding Burnet County Indigent Healthcare.
 
18.  Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of bond for Roxanne Nelson, Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1.
 
19.  Discussion and/or action to ratify the acceptance of donation of a van for VETRIDE from Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation via their 5th Annual Texas Wounded Warrior Gold Event. Van was received November 6th.
 
20.  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.  Possible acquisition of real property
 
21. Reconvene in Open Session.
 
22. Discussion and/or action regarding items discussed in Executive Session and take up for consideration and possible action, pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Local Government Code.
 
23.  Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
            a. Treasurer’s Report
 
24.   Acknowledgement of Receipt:
            a. MIS Summary
 
25.  Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
       (Oakley)(attach)
       a.  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for Wildlife Services
       b.  Beauregard Welding Contract for a guardrail project on Co. Rd. 404 &414
       c.  KC Engineering change order for Co. Rd. 401 South
       d.  KC Engineering change order for Co. Rds. 404, 410, and 414
       e.  Xerox Contract for the SOU for new machine
       f.  Inter-local agreement with City of Granite Shoals and Burnet County to provide labor for road work within the City of Granite Shoals
       g.  Inter-local agreement with City of Highland Haven and Burnet Co. Road and Bridge Pct. 1 to provide the labor and equipment for road improvements within the city limits of Highland Haven
       h.  TexHealth Central Texas to provide small employer health care premium support
       i.  Inter-local agreement with DPS General Store to be ratified
       j.  Changes to Amendment Two of UTMB and Burnet County Inter-local Agreement
       k.  Christmas on the Square Snow Sponsorship
       l.  Replace carpet and tile for EOC Office located in Law Enforcement Center $5,801.25 

26.  Call for Bids/Requests for Proposals/Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/RFP opening or submitted bids.
                       a.   none 

27.  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:
            1. Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
            2.  Payroll approval.
            3.  Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
            4.  Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
            5.  Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
            6.  Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor
            7.  Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or prop transfers.
            8.  Correspondence.
                        a.  Eminent Domain Transparency Report
 
28.  Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
 
29.  Calendar Review.
 
30.  Adjournment.
 
Item #1:
Call to Order
Judge Oakley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
 
Item #2:
Invocation
Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery gave the invocation.
 
Item #3:
Pledge

The court led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.
 
Item #4:
Comments
Ann Nelson, President of the Burnet County Heritage Society, thanked Judge Oakley for his attendance at the Fort Croghan meeting on October 19, 2017. 

Judge Oakley recognized Rodney McNelley, Ret. Military Officer, was in attendance. Mr. McNelley, presented Sheriff Calvin Boyd with the Patriotic Employer Award for his support of the Guard and Reserve.

Officer Coates presented Sheriff Calvin Boyd with a Challenge Coin from the Texas Army National Guard.

Judge Oakley recognized State Representative Terry Wilson was in attendance.
 
Item #15:
Russell Fork Bridge and the Historic Marker
The court heard an update of the Russell Fork Bridge and the Historic Marker. Rachel Bryson, Burnet County Historical Commission, stated to the court the historical marker has been delivered, however the bridge has been blocked by a private land owner.

Lela Goar, Burnet County Historical Commission, stated a "No Trespassing" sign was posted by the landowner and questioned where the County's Right of Way ends.

This item will be on the November 28, 2017 Agenda.
Attachments:
 
Item #16:
Presentation of the Gold Star Safety Award
The court received a presentation of the Gold Star Safety Award from TAC Risk Management Pool. Larry Boccaccio, TAC Safety Representative, stated to the court that Burnet County was one of ten Counties eligible for this award.
Attachments:
 
Item #25:
Contracts, Agreements or Grants
The court discussed contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
           h.  TexHealth Central Texas to provide small employer health care premium support.

Jim Rodriguez, TexHealth Central Texas, stated to the court TexHealth Central Texas, needs to update their agreement with Burnet County so they may operate under the new structure with Texas Department of Insurance.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve an updated agreement with TexHealth Central Texas to provide small employer health care premium support.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #5:
Buena Vida Ranch
The court discussed “Amending Plat of Buena Vida Ranch, A Private Subdivision, 158.93 Acres ( 158.975 Acres ) out of the Memucan Hunt Svy., Abst. No. 437, Burnet County, Texas” to correct the Abst. No. of the Memucan Hunt Svy., from Abst. No. 443 to Abst. No. 437 pursuant to TLGC Chapter 232.011 (a) 3.

Don Sherman, Willis Sherman & Associates and Herb Darling, Development Services, presented the amended plat to the court. Mr. Sherman stated to the court this was to correct a clerical error.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Russell Graeter to approve amending the plat of Buena Vida Ranch, A Private Subdivision, 158.93 Acres ( 158.975 Acres ) out of the Memucan Hunt Svy., Abst. No. 437, Burnet County, Texas” to correct the Abst. No. of the Memucan Hunt Svy., from Abst. No. 443 to Abst. No. 437 pursuant to TLGC Chapter 232.011 (a) 3.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #6:
The Hill at Windermere
The court held a public hearing concerning the re-plat of Lot 8A, The Hill at Windermere, Sec. Three and Lot 15A, The Hill at Windermere, Sec. One, and Greenbelt adjacent to same, followed by discussion and/or action regarding same.

Don Sherman, Willis Sherman & Associates and Herb Darling, Development Services, presented the re-plat to the court.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the re-plat of Lot 8A, The Hill at Windermere, Sec. Three and Lot 15A, The Hill at Windermere, Sec. One, and Greenbelt adjacent to same.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #9:
Whitewater Springs Sect. 3
The court held a public hearing on a re-plat of Lot 370 of Whitewater Springs, Sec. Three, recorded in Cab. 2, Slide 148-A of the Plat Records of Burnet County, Texas to be known as “A re-plat of Lot 370 of Whitewater Springs, Sec. Three, Burnet County, Texas” followed by discussion and action on the same.  The owner is proposing to divide Lot 370 into 2 lots with one lot of 4.39 acres to be sold and another lot of 0.61 acre to be designated as Common Reserve for the use as a mail drop tract for the lot owners in Whitewater Springs Subdivision.

Don Sherman, Willis Sherman & Associates and Herb Darling, Development Services, presented the re-plat to the court.

Erin Welch, Land Strategies, stated the surrounding property owner and P.O.A are in support of the re-plat.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a re-plat of Lot 370 of Whitewater Springs, Sec. Three, recorded in Cab. 2, Slide 148-A of the Plat Records of Burnet County, Texas to be known as “A re-plat of Lot 370 of Whitewater Springs, Sec. Three, Burnet County, Texas."

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #12:
Whitewater Springs, Section 2
The court held a public hearing concerning a re-plat of Lots 176 thru 185 of Whitewater Springs, Section Two, recorded in Cabinet 2, Slide 120-D thru 124-A of the Plat Records of Burnet County, Texas to be known as “A re-plat of Lots 176 thru 185 of Whitewater Springs, Section Two of Burnet County, Texas” followed by discussion and action on same.  The owner is proposing to form 3 lots out of the 10 lots.

Don Sherman, Willis Sherman & Associates and Herb Darling, Development Services, presented the re-plat to the court.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a re-plat of Lots 176 thru 185 of Whitewater Springs, Section Two, recorded in Cabinet 2, Slide 120-D thru 124-A of the Plat Records of Burnet County, Texas to be known as “A re-plat of Lots 176 thru 185 of Whitewater Springs, Section Two of Burnet County, Texas”.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #13:
Whitewater Springs, Section 2
The court held a public hearing concerning a re-plat of Lots 196 thru 203 of Whitewater Springs, Section Two, recorded in Cabinet 2, slide 120-D thru 124-A of the Plat Records of Burnet County, Texas to be known as “A re-plat of Lots 196 thru 203 of Whitewater Springs, Section Two, Burnet County, Texas” followed by discussion and action on same.  The owner is proposing to form 3 Lots out of the 8 Lots.

Don Sherman, Willis Sherman & Associates and Herb Darling, Development Services, presented the re-plat to the court.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Russell Graeter, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a re-plat of Lots 196 thru 203 of Whitewater Springs, Section Two, recorded in Cabinet 2, slide 120-D thru 124-A of the Plat Records of Burnet County, Texas to be known as “A re-plat of Lots 196 thru 203 of Whitewater Springs, Section Two, Burnet County, Texas”.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #7:
Smithwick Mill Estates
The court discussed a re-plat of a portion of Lot 15, Smithwick Mills Estates, to be known as Lots 15-C and 15-D, Smithwick Mills Estates, Burnet County, Texas.

Greg Mayes, Cuplin & Associates and Herb Darling, Development Services, presented the re-plat to the court.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a re-plat of a portion of Lot 15, Smithwick Mills Estates, to be known as Lots 15-C and 15-D, Smithwick Mills Estates, Burnet County, Texas.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #8:
The Place
The court discussed a re-plat of Lots 9 & 10, and a portion of the Reserve Tract “F” of a re-plat of The Place, A subdivision located in Burnet County, Texas, to be known as Lot 9A, a re-plat of The Place.

Greg Mayes, Cuplin and Associates and Herb Darling, Development Services, presented the re-plat to the court.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve a re-plat of Lots 9 & 10, and a portion of the Reserve Tract “F” of a re-plat of The Place, A subdivision located in Burnet County, Texas, to be known as Lot 9A, a re-plat of The Place.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #19:
VETRIDE Donation
The court discussed taking action to ratify the acceptance of donation of a van for VetRIDE from Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation via their 5th Annual Texas Wounded Warrior Gold Event. Van was received November 6th.

Sophie McCoy, VetRIDE Program Manager, presented the donation to the court.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve to ratify the acceptance of a donation of a van for VetRIDE from Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation via their 5th Annual Texas Wounded Warrior Gold Event.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #14:
Erin Kelly Variance Request
The court discussed variance request from Erin Kelly for the creation of 3 Lots in Sunset Cliff, an un-platted subdivision, composed of approximately 7 acres out of the Jeptha Boyce Svy., Abst. No. 57, Burnet County, Texas.

Chad Calhoun, Erin Kelly Representative, and Herb Darling, Development Services, presented the request to the court.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve a variance request from Erin Kelly for the creation of 3 Lots in Sunset Cliff, an un-platted subdivision, composed of approximately 7 acres out of the Jeptha Boyce Svy., Abst. No. 57, Burnet County, Texas.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #23:
Department Updates
The court heard Department Updates:
       a. Treasurer's Report

Karrie Crownover, Treasurer, presented the Monthly and Quarterly Reports to the court.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Treasurer's Monthly and Quarterly Reports.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Recess
The court recessed at 10:05 a.m.
 
Reconvene
The court reconvened at 10:15 a.m. with all members present.
 
Item #10:
Naming of Private Road of Little Elm Road
The court discussed the naming of a private road off Little Elm Rd. to comply with 911 CAPCOG Addressing guidelines – Parcel property ID #40048 in Sherwood Forest in Granite Shoals being owned by Heriberto Camacho Sanchez has several mobile homes.  To facilitate emergency responders locating callers the current drive will be named.  All existing homes will be addressed off this named drive and house numbers will be set up to allow for potential growth.  Street name will be Sanchez Circle (911).

Herb Darling, Development Services, presented the request to the court.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the naming of a private road off Little Elm Rd. to Sanchez Circle, to comply with 911 CAPCOG Addressing guidelines.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #11:
Silver Creek Village P.O.A
The court discussed a Quit Claim Deed to the Silver Creek Village POA for 0.038 acre of land out of the G.A. Torbitt Svy. No. 850, Abst. No. 922, Burnet County, Texas and being part of the Right of Way of County Road 128 (Beaver Creek Circle) adjacent to and southeasterly of Lot 67 and the adjacent Reserve lot as shown on plat of Silver Creek Village, Unit One, recorded in plat Cabinet 1, Slide 14C, plat records of Burnet County, Texas.

Herb Darling, Development Services, presented the Quit Claim Deed to the court. 
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve a Quit Claim Deed to the Silver Creek Village POA for 0.038 acre of land out of the G.A. Torbitt Svy. No. 850, Abst. No. 922, Burnet County, Texas and being part of the Right of Way of County Road 128 (Beaver Creek Circle) adjacent to and southeasterly of Lot 67 and the adjacent Reserve lot as shown on plat of Silver Creek Village, Unit One, recorded in plat Cabinet 1, Slide 14C, plat records of Burnet County, Texas.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #17:
Burnet County Indigent Healthcare
The court discussed Burnet County Indigent Healthcare.

Karen Hardin, County Auditor, stated to the court the 11.15 Waiver Program may not be renewed and is set to end December 31, 2017. If the program is continued the program will be dramatically different.
 

Motion is made by: County Judge James Oakley, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to request the Auditor's Office to work with Seton Highland Lakes to develop processes for Indigent Healthcare claims and for Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney to assist with contracts.

Commissioner Precinct 2 Russell Graeter, called for discussion.

After further discussion, the motion stands.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #23:
Department Updates
The court heard Department Updates:

Karen Hardin, County Auditor, gave updates on Silver Creek & Spicewood Grants with T.D.A.

Judge Oakley, gave updates on Tourism and Maintenance.

Herb Darling, Development Services, stated to the court permitting was up in October but has slowed down in November.
 
Attachments:
 
Item #18:
Roxanne Nelson, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Bond
The court discussed the approval of a bond for Roxanne Nelson, Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1.

Karen Hardin, County Auditor, stated to the court this is a standard bond.
 

Motion is made by: County Judge James Oakley, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve a bond for Roxanne Nelson, Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #24:
Acknowledgement of Receipt
The court made an acknowledgement of receipt:
        a. MIS Summary
Attachments:
 
Item #25:
Contract, Agreements or Grants
The court discussed contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
      a.  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for Wildlife Services
      b. Beauregard Welding Contract for a guardrail project on Co. Rd. 404 &414
      c.  KC Engineering change order for Co. Rd. 401 South
      d.  KC Engineering change order for Co. Rds. 404, 410, and 414
      e.  Xerox Contract for the SOU for new machine
      f.  Inter-local agreement with City of Granite Shoals and Burnet County to provide labor for road work within the City of Granite Shoals
      g.  Inter-local agreement with City of Highland Haven and Burnet Co. Road and Bridge Pct. 1 to provide the labor and equipment for road improvements within the city limits of Highland Haven
      i.  Inter-local agreement with DPS General Store to be ratified
      j.  Changes to Amendment Two of UTMB and Burnet County Inter-local Agreement
      k.  Christmas on the Square Snow Sponsorship
      l.  Replace carpet and tile for EOC Office located in Law Enforcement Center $5,801.25 

Judge Oakley stated item l is for new installation of carpeting and tile.

Karen Hardin, County Auditor, added a contract with TASB Energy. Upon further discussion the court will hold on voting on this item until more information is given.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve items a-g and i-l.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #26:
Bids/Requests for Proposals/Qualifications
No action was taken.
 
Item #27:
Consent Agenda
The court discussed the Consent Agenda and require no deliberation by the Commissioner’s Court.  Any item from this agenda may be considered separately:
            1. Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
            2.  Payroll approval.
            3.  Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
            4.  Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
            5.  Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
            6.  Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor.
            7.  Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
            8.  Correspondence.
                        a.  Eminent Domain Transparency Report
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Russell Graeter to approve the Consent Agenda.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #25:
Contracts, Agreements or Grants
The court discussed contracts, agreements or grants:

Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, updated the court on the following Grant Cycle:
Solid Waste ends December 29, 2017
Homeland Security ends December 2017 and January 2018
Criminal Justice ends in February 2018

Judge Oakley proposed a grant workshop be scheduled for November 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the downstairs courtroom with:
Karen Hardin, County Auditor
Jana Teague, Grant Administrator
Jim Barho, Emergency Management Coordinator
Captain Chris Jett
 
Item #28:
Previous Agenda Items
No action was taken.
 
Item #29:
Calendar Review
The court discussed Calendar Review.

Judge Oakley noted Commissioner Court meeting dates for December are the 12th & 21st.

Judge Oakley stated to the court a quorum is needed on November 17, 2017 for Canvassing of the Constitutional Amendments.
 
Item #20:
Executive Session
The court went into Executive Session at 10:50 a.m.
 
Item #21:
Reconvene in Open Session
The court reconvened in open session at 11:10 a.m. with all members present.
 
Item #22:
Items Discussed in Executive Session
The court discussed action on items discussed in Executive Session and take up for consideration and possible action, pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Local Government Code.
 

Motion is made by: County Judge James Oakley, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to delegate Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery and Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther Jr. to engage with the Marble Falls School District and KC Engineering for a possible land acquisition and site plan for a tract of land located on Industrial Boulevard in Marble Falls.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #15:
Russell Fork Bridge and the Historic Marker
The court discussed the Russell Fork Bridge and the Historic Marker.

Rachel Bryson and Lela Goar, Burnet County Historical Commission, updated the court on a Deed filed in 2005 concerning the land at the Russell Fork Bridge. 
 
Item # :
Adjournment
Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 11:15 a.m.