County of Burnet {} On this the 17 day of April, 2019, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in Special Session. The following members of the court were present:
- Present:
- County Judge James Oakley; Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr.; Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle; Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall; Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
- Attendees:
- Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator; Janet Parker, County Clerk; Carole Poppema, Assistant County Auditor
2. Public Comments. Any person with business before the Commissioners’ 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.
3. Discussion and/or action concerning positions on any proposed legislation during the current legislative session (Oakley)
4. Discussion and/or action concerning the release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #0706536 in the amount of $60,421.23 for Rio Ancho Subdivision, Section 2 (Wall)
5. Discussion and/or action concerning the release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #0426466-M in the amount of $364,839.21 for Summit Springs Subdivision (Dockery)
6. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of a price increase from KONE elevator service (Oakley)
7. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of a Change Order No. 3 for CR 120 Reconstruction Project (Luther)
8. Discussion and/or action regarding the rural Capital Area workforce Solutions Chief Elected Officials Agreement (Smith)
9. Discussion and/or action regarding declaration of 1986 tanker truck VIN # 1GDL7D1B4GV509484 as salvage property and approval of sale of said salvage property to the city of Marble Falls, a political entity located within Burnet County as authorized under Texas Local Government Code Sec. 263.152 for $8,650.00 and water pump (Dockery)
10. Discussion and/or action to approve the updated Personnel Policy (Luther)
11. Departmental Updates (Oakley)
12. Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Oakley)
13. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Oakley)
a. Contract Labor Agreement w/ D. Haney Roofing
b. Event Funding Sponsorship to The Granite Fest for Tourism
14. Call for Bids/Requests for Proposals/Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/RFP openings or submitted bids. (Oakley)
15. 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:
a. Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
b. Payroll approval.
c. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
d. Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
e. Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
f. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor
g. Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
h. Correspondence.
16. Discussion and/or action regarding any previous agenda items.
17. Calendar Review
18. Adjournment
James Oakley, Burnet County Judge
Eddie Arredondo, Burnet County Attorney
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). In 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.
Call to Order
Comments
Legislative Session
Bond #0706536
Motion was made by County Judge James Oakley, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #0706536 in the amount of $60,421.23 for Rio Ancho Subdivision, Section 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Bond #0426466-M
Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #0426466-M in the amount of $364,839.21 for Summit Springs Subdivision.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
KONE Elevator
Karin Smith, County Auditor, reported the price increase is comparable to surrounding counties going out for the same bid.
Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a price increase from KONE elevator service.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Change Order
Jim Luther, Commissioner Precinct 1, reported this is to upgrade two intersections.
Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the Change Order No. 3 for CR 120 Reconstruction Project.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Workforce Solutions
Karin Hardin, reported this agreement supports the Capital Area Workforce outreach program. This agreement does not require a physical note.
Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the rural Capital Area Workforce Solutions Chief Elected Officials Agreement.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Declaration
Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 4, reported that Mike Hodge, City Manager of Marble Falls, contacted Mr. Dockery and the City of Marble Falls was ready to move forward with the sale.
Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve declaration of 1986 tanker truck VIN # 1GDL7D1B4GV509484 as salvage property and approval of sale of said salvage property to the city of Marble Falls, a political entity located within Burnet County as authorized under Texas Local Government Code Sec. 263.152 for $8,650.00 and water pump.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Personnel Policy
Department Update
James Oakley, County Judge, gave an update on the Historical Jail, Tourism and the Recycle building.
Acknowledgement of Receipt
Hoover Valley Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services, Inc. Audit Report.
Contracts
a. Contract Labor Agreement w/ D. Haney Roofing
b. Event Funding Sponsorship to The Granite Fest for Tourism
The court took no action on Item A.
James Oakley, County Judge, reported the Tourism Committee has agreed that an acceptable level of participation would be $1,000.00, and recommends that level to the Commissioners Court for approval.
Motion was made by County Judge James Oakley, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve one thousand dollars to the City of Granite Shoals for the Granite Fest for Tourism.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Bids
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety,
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Previous Agenda Item
Calendar Review
Acknowledgement of Receipt
Adjournment
