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 April 23, 2019 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.  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. 
 
4.  Discussion and/or action regarding the Approval for the Sheriff’s Office to apply for the 2019 bulletproof Vests Partnership Program through the Office of Justice Programs at the Department of Justice.  Application due May 29, 2019 (Oakley/Boyd/Smith)
 
5.  Discussion and/or action regarding the Approval to apply for the FY 19 SCAAP Application for the Office of Justice Programs with the U.S. Department of Justice.  Deadline for applications is May 23, 2019 5:00 p.m. (Oakley/Smith)
 
6.  Discussion and/or action regarding the release of a Cash Maintenance Bond #17-04-01, in the amount of $97,500 for 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase 1 (Beierle)
 
7.  Discussion and/or action regarding the Mass Gathering permit application for the Spartan Race scheduled for May 17-19 at Reveille Peak Ranch (Oakley)
 
8.  Discussion and/or action for a Proclamation and Presentation from CASA (Oakley)
 
9.  Discussion and/or action regarding a Preliminary Plat for Canyon West, Phase 1A and 1B, a public subdivision consisting of 275 lots located at 11750 W. Hwy. 71 (Dockery)
 
10.  Discussion and/or action regarding the Final Plat for Arrowhead Trail Ranch, a private subdivision consisting of 49 lots on 259.25 acres located at 714 CR 221, Burnet County, Texas (Beierle)
 
11.  Discussion and/or action regarding the hiring of a Family Community Health Agent, London Jones with the County Extension Office (Oakley/Tarla)
 
12.  Discussion and/or action to approve the updated Personnel Policy (Luther, S. )
 
13.  Discussion and/or action concerning positions on any proposed legislation during the current legislative session (Oakley)
14.  Discussion and/or action for approval to apply for FY 19 Competitive Grant from Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program with U.S. Dept. of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Program (OJP), and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to enhance the current Drug Court Program.  Application will be for a contracted peer group leader, contracted child care workers to care for children of the participants while participant is in Drug Court and contracted drivers for participants who have lost their licenses and are unable to find rides to Drug Court (Kennedy/ Oakley)
 
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).   
           
16. Reconvene in Open Session.  (Oakley)
 
17. 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.  (Oakley)
 
18.  Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:  (Oakley)
           
19.   Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Oakley)
           
20.  Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Oakley)
 
21.  Call for Bids/Requests for Proposals/Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/RFP openings or submitted bids.  (Oakley)
  
22.  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.
                                               
23.  Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
 
24.  Calendar Review.
 
25.  Adjournment.
 
 
                                                                                   
James Oakley, Burnet County Judge
                                                                                                
Reviewed by:  Eddie Arredondo, 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)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.
 

James Oakley, County Judge, called the meeting to order at 9:05 am.

Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 2, requested the court to recognize Darrell Debo's passing. 

Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 2, led the court in the Invocation and the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags.

Harry Batham from Cedar Park Texas addressed the court concerning traffic issues.

Diana Trion, Advocate Coordinator, addressed the court on behalf of CASA.  CASA is in need of volunteers.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a Proclamation for CASA.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Kelly Tarla, County Extension Agent, introduced Lydon Jones, Family Community Health Agent with the County Extension Office.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the hiring of a Family Community Health Agent, London Jones with the County Extension Office.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed a Preliminary Plat for Canyon West, Phase 1A and 1B, a public subdivision consisting of 275 lots located at 11750 W. Hwy. 71.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve a Preliminary Plat for Canyon West, Phase 1A and 1B, a public subdivision consisting of 275 lots located at 11750 W. Hwy. 71.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the Final Plat for Arrowhead Trail Ranch, a private subdivision consisting of 49 lots on 259.25 acres located at 714 CR 221, Burnet County, Texas.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Final Plat for Arrowhead Trail Ranch, a private subdivision consisting of 49 lots on 259.25 acres located at 714 CR 221, Burnet County, Texas.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the approval for the Sheriff’s Office to apply for the 2019 bulletproof Vests Partnership Program through the Office of Justice Programs at the Department of Justice.  Application due May 29, 2019.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Sheriff’s Office to apply for the 2019 bulletproof Vests Partnership Program through the Office of Justice Programs at the Department of Justice. Application due May 29, 2019.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed approval to apply for FY 19 Competitive Grant from Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program with U.S. Dept. of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Program (OJP), and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to enhance the current Drug Court Program.  Application will be for a contracted peer group leader, contracted child care workers to care for children of the participants while participant is in Drug Court and contracted drivers for participants who have lost their licenses and are unable to find rides to Drug Court.

James Oakley, County Judge, reported no action necessary on this item.

The court discussed the Approval to apply for the FY 19 SCAAP Application for the Office of Justice Programs with the U.S. Department of Justice.  Deadline for applications is May 23, 2019 5:00 p.m.

Karin Smith, County Auditor, explained this is a grant to reimburse the county for some of the housed inmates.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve to apply for the FY 19 SCAAP Application for the Office of Justice Programs with the U.S. Department of Justice. Deadline for applications is May 23, 2019 5:00 p.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the release of a Cash Maintenance Bond #17-04-01, in the amount of $97,500 for 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase 1.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the release of a Cash Maintenance Bond #17-04-01, in the amount of $97,500 for 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase 1.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the Mass Gathering permit application for the Spartan Race scheduled for May 17-19 at Reveille Peak Ranch.

Chief Cumming, Sheriff Office, reported to the court the Sheriff's office is negotiating the agreement.  James Oakley, County Judge, gave Sheriff Calvin Boyd all authority on mass gathering permits. 

No action taken by the court.

The court discussed approval of the updated Personnel Policy.

Sara Ann Luther, Human Resource Director, reported the updates and modifications to be considered by the court.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the updated Personnel Policy.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed positions on any proposed legislation during the current legislative session.

The court discussed proposed legislation, HB2 and SB2.  There will be a hearing today on Fireworks Legislation.

no action taken

no action taken

no action taken

James Oakley, County Judge, addressed the lawsuit filed against Burnet County cause number 49394 Robert Micheal Arteaga vs. Burnet County.

James Oakley, County Judge, updated the court on the renovation of the Law Enforcement Center.

no action taken

no action taken

The court discussed the Consent Agenda.

James Oakley, County Judge, requested a hand check for $50 payable to City of Meadowlakes for the Leadership Breakfast Meeting.

 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a hand check in the amount of $50 for the Leadership Breakfast Meeting payable to the City of Meadow Lakes.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court expressed their appreciation for the county picnic.

The court discussed Calendar Review.

James Oakley, County Judge, adjourned the meeting at 10:05 am.