1.  Call to Order
 
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.  Presentation regarding the Burnet County 2019 effective and roll-back property rates and 2019 certified values (Smith)
 
4.  Discussion and/or action regarding the proposed tax rate which will fund the FY 2020 Budget and take action as necessary (Smith)
 
5.  Discussion and/or action on setting the dates and times for public hearings on the proposed 2019 tax rate (Smith)
 
6.  Discussion and/or action on setting the date for a public hearing on the 2020 proposed budget (Smith)
 
7.  Discussion and/or action concerning the Burn Ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County (Darling/Oakley)
 
8.  Discussion and/or action regarding the acceptance of a surplus mobile command trailer from Pedernales Electric Coop. (Barho)
 
9.  Discussion and/or action on the lease-purchase and financing on 2 Mack Dump Trucks for R&B Pct. #2 and Pct. #3 (Smith/Beierle/Wall)
 
10.  Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a Public Utility Easement along the eastern fence line of the County Jail (Oakley)
 
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 with Texas Highways, Texas State Travel Guide and Texas Events 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.
 

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

No public comments

The court discussed the acceptance of a surplus mobile command trailer from Pedernales Electric Coop.

Jim Barho, Supervisor of Emergency Management, spoke on behalf of this acceptance.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the acceptance of a surplus mobile command trailer from Pedernales Electric Coop.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

The court discussed the Burnet County 2019 effective and roll-back property rates and 2019 certified values.

The court discussed the proposed tax rate which will fund the FY 2020 Budget.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the proposed tax rate which will fund the FY 2020 Budget.

James Oakley, County Judge, did a record vote by Commissioner and County Judge. Voting in favor of the motion: Jim Luther, Commissioner Precinct 1, Billy Wall, Commissioner Precinct 3, Joe Don Dockery, Precinct 4, and James Oakley,County Judge.
Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 2 was absent.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

The court discussed the dates and times for public hearings on the proposed 2019 tax rate.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the dates and times for public hearings on the proposed 2019 tax rate.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

The court discussed the date for a public hearing on the 2020 proposed budget.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve August 27, 2019 for a public hearing date during our regular scheduled commissioner court on the 2020 proposed budget.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

The court discussed the Burn Ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the Burn Ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County.

Vote: 3 - 0

The court discussed the lease-purchase and financing on 2 Mack Dump Trucks for R&B Pct. #2 and Pct. #3.

Karin Smith, County Auditor, explained to the court the procedure.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the lease-purchase and financing on 2 Mack Dump Trucks for R&B Pct. #2 and Pct. #3.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

The court discussed a request for a Public Utility Easement along the eastern fence line of the County Jail.

James Oakley, County Judge, requested approval to sign the Utility Easement based on Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, review.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the a request for a Public Utility Easement along the eastern fence line of the County Jail after the review from the county attorney.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

Herb Darling, Environmental Service Director, reported on building activity in the county.

Recycle Reuse Center is almost complete and should be ready for the Bopate Event in October.  

James Oakley, County Judge,reported on the work at the Historical Jail.   Judge Oakley thanked the maintenance for all they do in helping the county save money on this project.

Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 2, will be working on the paving project at Fort Croghan.

Jim Luther, Commissioner Precinct 1, stated his crew will be finished with Co Rd 120 today.

All the Commissioners stated they have all been improving their county roads. 

Sara Ann Luther, Human Resource Director, will be meeting with County employees in September in preparation of open enrollment in October. 

Herb Darling, Environmental Service Director, and Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 4, stated that Burnet County was under a fire advisory. 

Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 4,  stated he will be meeting with the Auditor's office and will have a Bopate Flyer prepared next week for the event on October 26, 2019 from 9 am-1 pm at the Recycle Reuse Building.

No action

The court discussed contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:  
      a. Contract with Texas Highways, Texas State Travel Guide and Texas Events for Tourism


Andi Ball, Tourism Director, and Jolene Mock, assistant, presented to the court three contracts: Texas Highways, Texas State Travel Guide, and Texas Events.  The total cost for these contracts are 15,819.00.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve contracts with Texas Highways, Texas State Travel Guide and Texas Events for Tourism.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

No action

The court discussed the Consent Agenda.

James Oakley, County Judge, requested to remove item d, Line Item Transfers, to be considered separately.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item d, Line Item Transfers.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

James Oakley, County Judge, reviewed each line item transfer separately.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve item d from the Consent Agenda.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

Janet Parker, County Clerk, requested for the court to draw 4 new names to serve on Salary Grievance Committee.  The names chosen: Sandra Coffman, Evia Ballard, James Rose and Kevin Mott.

The court discussed Calendar Review.

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