County of Burnet {} On this the 10th day of March 2020, 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; Carole Poppema, Assistant County Auditor; Karin Smith, County Auditor
REGULAR MEETING DATE: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 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 to approve Carrie Rice to the Burnet County Child Welfare Board (Oakley)
5. Discussion and/or action concerning potential uses of the Agri Life building (Oakley)
6. Discussion and/or action to accept the donation of $1,000.00 from Cooper Equipment Co. to Burnet County for our Professional Development/Healthy County day (Smith/Oakley)
7. Discussion and/or action to accept additional funding of $9,639.95 and sign Inter-local contract for FY 2020 Next Generation 9-1-1 database program for $99,624 from Capital Area Emergency Communications District to coordinate implementation and collection of the Geographic Information System on a countywide basis in accordance with the standards adopted for the Capital Area Council of Governments GIS Program. Date of new contract is 4/1/2020 – 9/30/2020 (Smith/Oakley)
8. Discussion and/or action for the approval to apply for the County Essential Services Program grant from Office of the Governor for the prosecution costs for the triple capital murder trial in San Saba County. As administrative county for the 33rd and 424th Judicial Districts and San Saba County’s single employee financial department, Burnet county will take the lead on the administration of this grant (McAfee/Smith)
9. Discussion and/or action for the approval of out of state travel to Georgia for Kristen Davis to attend mobile device investigations program. Expenses include airfare, baggage fees, meals and transportation to class – estimated amount $1,166.40 (Dillard/Smith)
10. Discussion and/or action regarding approval to use county manpower and equipment to assist the Burnet County Rodeo Association in preparation for their annual fundraiser event at the Burnet County Rodeo grounds (Beierle)
11. Discussion and/or action regarding the request to waive late penalty fees from Kathleen Stearns LaSeu (Oakley)
12. Discussion and/or action concerning additional early voting locations for future elections (Oakley/Ferguson)
13. Discussion and/or action concerning future Burnet County Elections to utilize Countywide Polling style voting, also known as Vote Centers. This method allows for voting at any polling location on Election Day (Oakley/Ferguson)
14. Discussion and/or action concerning FCC licensing topics for jail operations (Oakley)
15. Discussion and/or action concerning the release of Subdivision performance bond #GM-201333 in the amount of $644,198.06 for road and drainage construction in The Rolling Hills Reserve Subdivision, Phase 1 and the acceptance of maintenance bond #GM-201345 for a 2 year period from this date for the above subdivision (Luther)
16. Discussion and/or action concerning the Final Plat of The Rolling Hills Reserve Subdivision, Phase 2, a private subdivision, consisting of 27 lots on 341.75 acres located at 4620 CR 103 (Luther)
17. Discussion and/or action concerning the acceptance of Subdivision Performance bond #GM-2013444 in the amount of $351,170.16 for the construction of roads and drainage in The Rolling Hills Reserve Subdivision, Phase 2 (Luther)
18. Discussion and/or action for the Replat of the east half of Lot 14, and a west portion of Lot 15, Campa Pajama, as shown on Plat recorded in Vol. 106, Page 212 (Luther)
19. Discussion and/or action concerning the Replat of Lots 6 and 7, The Center Cove at Windermere, Sec. II, a subdivision in Burnet County as shown on the Plat recorded in Cab. 1, slide 131B (Dockery)
20. Discussion and/or action concerning the Final Plat of Lot 68-L1, Common Area, Amenity Center, Clearwater Landing at LBJ II, Phase 2, to be known as Clearwater Landing At LBJ II, Phase 2 (Luther)
21. 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).
22. Reconvene in Open Session. (Oakley)
23. 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)
24. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)
a. Treasurer’s Report
25. Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Oakley)
a. MIS Summary for Oct. 2019 – Jan. 2020
b. EOY Financial statements for ESD 5 and ESD 7
c. EOY Financial statements for ESD 1
d. EOY Financial statement for Cottonwood Shores VFD
26. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
(Oakley)
- Tx DPS revised contract for Failure to Appear Program
- KC Engineering Contract
- Lexis/Nexis for DA’s office
- MOU between Burnet County, BCISD, and OWBC
- Agreement with OWBC and Burnet County for Meals on Wheels
27. Call for Bids/Requests for Proposals/Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/RFP openings or submitted bids. (Oakley)
- Request to go out for bids for paving oil
- 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.
30. Calendar Review.
31. 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
Acknowledgement of Receipt
Early Voting Locations
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve two additional early voting locations for the November 2020 General election. This motion includes the fiscal aspect of twelve thousand dollars budgeted for FY 2021.
After the motion, Comm. Beierle asked the opinions of any party leaders in attendance. Kara Chasteen, Republican Party Chair, stated she was in favor of this agenda item. Marti Pogue, Democratic Party Chair, stated she was very much in favor of this agenda item. Additionally, Mr. Arredondo reiterated when stating the fiscal aspect of budgeting for it, if the court does not budget for the additional locations, the additional early voting locations will not happen. Judge Oakley replied as the court votes today, that is a part of the budget build.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Vote Centers for
Burnet County Elections
Mr. Ferguson stated, ultimately this will need to go to the State for approval. There are requirements from the State before Burnet County can utilize Vote Centers. One criterion is testing the connectivity at all voting locations and having a backup plan if the connectivity fails. Another is holding a scheduled town hall meeting for the public which needs to be recorded and submitted to the State. The deadline to submit the required criteria for approval for the next Election is August 5, 2020.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve future Burnet County Elections to utilize Countywide Polling style voting, also known as Vote Centers.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Department Updates
Final Plat
The Rolling Hills Reserve Subdivision
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the Final Plat of The Rolling Hills Reserve Subdivision, Phase 2, a private subdivision, consisting of 27 lots on 341.75 acres located at 4620 CR 103.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Release of Bond
The Rolling Hills Reserve
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the release of Subdivision performance bond #GM-201333 in the amount of $644,198.06 for road and drainage construction in The Rolling Hills Reserve Subdivision, Phase 1 and the acceptance of maintenance bond #GM-201345 for a 2-year period from this date.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Acceptance of Bond
The Rolling Hills Reserve
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the acceptance of Subdivision Performance bond #GM-2013444 in the amount of $351,170.16 for the construction of roads and drainage in The Rolling Hills Reserve Subdivision, Phase 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Replat
Campa Pajama
Replat
The Center Cove
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Replat of Lots 6 and 7, The Center Cove at Windermere, Sec. II, a subdivision in Burnet County as shown on the Plat recorded in Cab. 1, slide 131B, but withholding all signatures including the Judge's signature until the Plat was presented in Court.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Final Plat
Clearwater Landing
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Final Plat of Lot 68-L1, Common Area, Amenity Center, Clearwater Landing at LBJ II, Phase 2, to be known as Clearwater Landing At LBJ II, Phase 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
FCC Licensing Topics
The court discussed FCC licensing topics for jail operations. The Sheriffs Department is in the process of acquiring new licenses in order to be in compliance.
Comm. Luther is present in court.
The court took no action.
Burnet County
Child Welfare Board
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Carrie Rice to the Burnet County Child Welfare Board.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Agrilife Building
The court took no action.
Donation
Cooper Equipment Co.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept the donation of $1,000.00 from Cooper Equipment Co. to Burnet County for our Professional Development/Healthy County day.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Inter-local Contract for
FY 2020 Next Generation
9-1-1 Database Program
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept additional funding of $9,639.95 and signing Inter-local contract for FY 2020 Next Generation 9-1-1 database program for $99,624 from Capital Area Emergency Communications District to coordinate implementation and collection of the Geographic Information System on a countywide basis in accordance with the standards adopted for the Capital Area Council of Governments GIS Program.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Grant Application from
County Essential Services Program
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the applying for the County Essential Services Program grant from Office of the Governor for the prosecution costs for the triple capital murder trial in San Saba County. As administrative county for the 33rd and 424th Judicial Districts and San Saba County’s single employee financial department, Burnet county will take the lead on the administration of this grant.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Mobile Device
Investigations Program
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the out-of-state travel to Georgia for Kristen Davis to attend mobile device investigations program. Expenses include airfare, baggage fees, meals and transportation to class – estimated amount $1,166.40.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Burnet County
Rodeo Association
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve approval the use of county manpower and equipment to assist the Burnet County Rodeo Association in preparation for their annual fundraiser event at the Burnet County Rodeo grounds.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Kathleen & Stearns LaSeur
Request to Waive Fees
The court took no action.
Correction to Name: Kathleen & Stearns LaSeur
Executive Session
Executive Session
Executive Session
Department Updates
Karrie Crownover, Burnet County Treasurer, presented the Treasurer's report for the 1st Quarter Investments Report and the January 2020 Report.
Andi Ball, County Tourism Director, updated the court regarding the media tour. There were a total of 15 journalists from throughout the United States and Canada. Ms. Ball stated the tour was extremely successful.
Comm. Dockery updated the court on the Homeland Security Grant. The grant submitted in the amount of $277,000 to outfit the Mobile Command Trailer was not approved. The court will need to look to other financial resources to outfit the trailer.
Judge Oakley updated the court on the March 9, 2020 Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) meeting. He was informed of the decision made to defer several transportation projects across the state, including Burnet County. Judge Oakley stated his discontent with this decision, as it had been communicated to the public these projects would be forthcoming. CAMPO will be meeting again in April where projects will be up for discussion. Comm. Dockery stated for the record his displeasure with these decisions the Transportation Commission has made.
Calvin Boyd, Burnet County Sheriff, updated the court of animal control being the biggest issue at the moment. Two mass gathering permits have been requested: a Spartan race and an 2-day event at the Spicewood Vineyard. The Burnet County Jail should be having an inspection within the next couple of weeks. He stated in the past three years inspections, the jail has done well. Both Judge Oakley and Sheriff Boyd stated Deputy Kimbler does a great job at the Jail. There is still the issue with the showers, however they have currently been patched. Judge Oakley asked what is the status on the RFP. Karin Smith, Burnet County Auditor, stated her office is currently working on rebuilding the file to open the RFP for the repairs. Sheriff Boyd informed the court there will be a staffing study taking place in the near future to ensure the jail is compliant with the number of staff.
Herb Darling, Director Burnet County Development Services, stated his office remains closed after 12:00 p.m. on Fridays to allow them to continue working on rebuilding files allowing them to make progress.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to accept the Treasurer's report.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Acknowledgement of Receipt
Contracts, Agreements, or Grants
to be Approved or Ratified
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve items a-e: TX DPS revised contract for Failure to Appear Program; KC Engineering Contract; Lexis/Nexis for DA’s office; MOU between Burnet County, BCISD, and OWBC; and the Agreement with OWBC and Burnet County for Meals on Wheels.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Call for Bids
Requests for Proposals/ Qualifications
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve a request to go out for bids for paving oil.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Consent Agenda
Judge Oakley noted within the line item transfers, funds are being moved for the purchase of a K9 trailer found on the state surplus site. This would allow for a staging spot for animals picked up after hours to be held overnight and then taken to the facility at one time. This will save on after hour expenses.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the consent agenda in its entirety.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Previous Agenda Items
Calendar Review
Adjournment
