County of Burnet {} On this the 19th day of December 2019, 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 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; Karin Smith, County Auditor
REGULAR MEETING DATE: Thursday December 19, 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 concerning the allocation of Economic Development funds for permanent sanitary improvements to the Marble Falls Rodeo Arena (Oakley)
5. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of John White to ESD #4 (Wall)
6. Discussion and/or action regarding the resignation of Kirk Robison from ESD #1 and appointing David Johnson, John Kaszynski and Bruce Cherry all to ESD #1 (Dockery)
7. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Karen Bruett and Randy Steele to Burnet County ESD #9 (Dockery)
8. Discussion and/or action regarding the resignation of Johnnie Bindseil to ESD #9 and the appointment of Allen Mynk (Dockery)
9. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Brian Butler to ESD #8 (Beierle)
10. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of John Smallwood and Randy Hartman to ESD #7 (Beierle)
11. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Thomas Guess to ESD #4 (Beierle)
12. Discussion and/or action regarding the resignation of Amanda Hensley from ESD #8 (Beierle)
13. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Becky Brady, Steve Tatum, and Jerry Schappe to ESD #3 (Luther)
14. Discussion and/or action to do approximately 400 ft. of pipeline excavation and reclamation for the Helping Center (Wall)
15. Discussion and/or action regarding a lease with purchase provision agreement relevant to .97 acres of property located along the eastern side of the north annex property (Oakley)
16. Discussion and/or action concerning the request from JP #4 to use $585.39 from the JP 4 Technology fund to purchase one scanner for their office (Bindseil)
17. Discussion and/or action regarding the acceptance of response time reports from Marble Falls Area EMS for December (Smith)
18. Discussion and/or action regarding the reclassification of Legal Assistant positions in the County Attorney’s Office (S. Luther)
19. Discussion and/or action regarding the resolution providing for the sale of property acquired by the Burnet Central Appraisal District at Delinquent Tax Sale:
a. Lots K4114 & 4116, Plat K4.1, Horseshoe Bay South, City of Horseshoe Bay, Burnet County
b. Lot K4115, Plat K4, Horseshoe Bay South, City of Horseshoe Bay, Burnet County
c. Lot K4118, Plat K4.1, Horseshoe Bay South, City of Horseshoe Bay, Burnet County
d. Lot K4120, Horseshoe Bay South, City of Horseshoe Bay, Burnet County
e. Lot K13082, Horseshoe Bay South, City of Horseshoe Bay, Burnet County
20. Discussion and/or action regarding the Replat of the west half of Lot 325-A and all of Lots 327 and 328, Windermere Oaks, Chestershire Sec., to be known as Lots 327 & 328 and the west half of Lots 325-A (Dockery)
21. Discussion and/or action regarding the Replat of the east half of Lot 325-A, Windermere Oaks, Chestershire Sec., combining it with 0.23 acres out of the Maria Salinas Svy. No. 17, Abst. No. 776, to be known as “The Ravine” a subdivision combining the east half of Lot 325-A Windermere Oaks, Chestershire Sec. with 0.23 acres out of the Maria Salinas Svy. No. 17, Abst. No. 776 (Dockery)
22. Discussion and/or action regarding the Replat of Lots 45 & 46, Windermere Oaks, to be known as the Replat of Lots 45 & 46, Windermere Oaks (Dockery)
23. Discussion and/or action regarding the Plat of Lots 60 & 61, Twin Isles, as recorded in Cab. 1, Slide 60c, Plat Records of Burnet County, Texas (Luther)
24. Discussion and/or action regarding the Replat of Lots 5 & 6, Replat of Lots 5,6,7 & 8, Blk. 13, Cassie Subdivision, as shown on Plat Records Cab. 3, Slide 163A (Luther)
25. Discussion and/or action regarding the Replat of Lots 234 & 235, Whitewater Springs, Sec. Two, to be known as Lot 234A, Whitewater Springs, Sec. Two (Wall)
26. Discussion and/or action regarding the Preliminary Plat approval for Whitetail Ridge Subdivision, a private subdivision lying in Lampasas, Bell and Burnet Counties with a portion of 8 lots in Burnet County on 49.55 acres located at 714 CR 221. There are no roads or ROW located in the Burnet County portion of the subdivision (Beierle)
27. Discussion and/or action regarding the Final Plat for Arrowhead Trail Ranch Subdivision, Phase 2, a private subdivision consisting of 8 lots on 58.96 acres of land located at 714 CR 221 (Beierle)
28. Discussion and/or action regarding the release of Subdivision Bond # 6253604, in the amount of $250,000, for Sandia Ridge at the Legends (Luther)
29. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to renew liability insurance with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool. Coverage dates are 4/1/10 – 4/1/21 (Smith)
30. 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).
31. Reconvene in Open Session. (Oakley)
32. 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)
33. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)
34. Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Oakley)
35. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Oakley)
- Contract labor agreement with G&G Electrical Services for work on the Emergency trailer storage building. It will exceed original budget for building by $1804.50
- Stericycle for disposal of HHW from the BOPATE event
- Interlocal agreement with City of Bertram for road work
- VOIP Telephone Agreement
37. 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:
- Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
- Payroll approval/Personnel Action Form Approval
- Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
- Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
- Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
- Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor
- Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
- Correspondence.
39. Calendar Review.
40. 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.
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Comments
Reclassification of
Legal Assistant Positions
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the reclassification of Legal Assistant positions in the County Attorney's Office.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Replat
Twin Isles
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the replat of Lots 60 & 61, Twin Isles, as recorded in Cabinet 1, slide 60c, Plat records of Burnet County, Texas.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Replat
Cassie
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Replat of Lots 5 & 6, Lots 5, 6, 7 & 8, Blk. 13, Cassie Subdivision, as shown on Plat Records Cab. 3, Slide 163 A.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Replat
Whitewater Springs
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the lots 234 & 235, Whitewater Springs, Sec. Two, to be known as Lot 234A, Whitewater Springs, Sec. Two.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Preliminary Plat
Whitetail Ridge
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the Preliminary Plat approval for Whitetail Ridge Subdivision, a private subdivision lying in Lampasas, Bell and Burnet Counties with a portion of 8 lots in Burnet County on 49.55 acres located at 714 CR 221.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Final Plat
Arrowhead Trail Ranch
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Final Plat for Arrowhead Trail Ranch Subdivision, Phase 2, a private subdivision consisting of 8 lots on 58.96 acres of land located at 714 CR 221.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Public Comments
.97 acres of Property
at North Annex
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve allowance of 1-year lease agreement with an option to purchase the 0.97 acres of property at the North Annex.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Sanitary Improvements
Marble Falls Rodeo Arena
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve allocating funds for permanent sanitary improvements to the Marble Falls Rodeo Arena.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
ESD #4
Reappointment
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the reappointment of John White to ESD #4.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
ESD #1
Resignation/
Appointment/
Reappointment
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the resignation of Kirk Robison, the reappointment of David Johnson and John Kaszynski, and the appointment of Bruce Cherry for ESD #1.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Replat - West Half
Windermere Oaks
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the replat of the west half of Lot 325-A and all lots of 327 and 328, Windermere Oaks, Chestershire Sec., to be known as Lots 327 and 328 and the west half of Lots 325-A.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Replat - East Half
Windermere Oaks
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Replat of the east half of Lot 325-A, Windermere Oaks, Chestershire Sec., combining it with 0.23 acres out of the Maria Salinas Survey No. 17, Abstract No. 776, to be known as “The Ravine”, a subdivision combining the east half of Lot 325-A Windermere Oaks, Chestershire Sec. with 0.23 acres out of the Maria Salinas Survey No. 17, Abstract No. 776.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Replat
Windermere Oaks
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Replat of Lots 45 & 46, Windermere Oaks, to be known as 45A, Windermere Oaks.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
ESD #9
Reappointment
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the reappointment of Karen Bruett and Randy Steele to Burnet County ESD #9.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
ESD #9
Resignation/
Appointment
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the resignation of Johnnie Bindseil and the appointment of Allen Mynk to ESD #9.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
ESD #8
Reappointment
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the reappointment of Brian Butler to ESD #8.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
ESD #7
Reappointment
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the reappointment of John Smallwood and Randy Hartman to ESD #7.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
ESD #4
Reappointment
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the reappointment of Thomas Guess to ESD #4.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
ESD #8
Resignation
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the resignation of Amanda Hensley from ESD #8.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
ESD #3
Reappointment
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the reappointment of Becky Brady, Steve Tatum, and Jerry Schappe to ESD #3.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
400 Ft of Pipeline
Excavation & Reclamation
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the pipeline excavation and reclamation for the Helping Center.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Use of JP4 Technology
Funds for Office Purchase
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the request from JP #4 to use $585.39 from the JP 4 Technology fund to purchase one scanner for their office.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Marble Falls Area
EMS Response Reports
Motion is made by: County Judge James Oakley, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the acceptance of response time reports from Marble Falls Area EMS for December.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Resolution
Sale of Property
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the sale of property acquired by the Burnet Central Appraisal District at Delinquent Tax Sale: a. Lots K4114 & 4116, Plat K4.1, Horseshoe Bay South, City of Horseshoe Bay, Burnet County b. Lot K4115, Plat K4, Horseshoe Bay South, City of Horseshoe Bay, Burnet County c. Lot K4118, Plat K4.1, Horseshoe Bay South, City of Horseshoe Bay, Burnet County d. Lot K4120, Horseshoe Bay South, City of Horseshoe Bay, Burnet County e. Lot K13082, Horseshoe Bay South, City of Horseshoe Bay, Burnet County.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Release
Subdivision Bond
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to allow for the release of the depicted bond, Subdivision Bond #6253604, in the amount of $250,000, for Sandia Ridge at The Legends, if one is found to exist.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Department Updates
Renewal - Liability Ins.
TX Assoc. of Counties
Risk Management Pool
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to renew liability insurance with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool. The coverage dates, corrected by Judge Oakley and confirmed by Karin Smith, County Auditor, are 4/1/2020 – 4/1/2021.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Executive Session
Executive Session
Executive Session
Department Updates
Acknowledgement of Receipt
Contracts, Agreements, or Grants
to be Approved and/or Ratified
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve items A-C: Contract labor agreement with G&G Electrical Services for work on the Emergency trailer storage building; Stericycle for disposal of HHW from the BOPATE event; and Interlocal agreement with City of Bertram for road work.
Item D: The VOIP Telephone agreement, was not ready and has been removed from the list for approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Call for Bids
Request for Proposals/ Qualifications
Consent Agenda
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
Previous Agenda
Calendar Review
Adjournment
