Skip to main content

AgendaQuick™

Minutes for Special Session

The State of Texas       {}
County  of  Burnet       {}             On this the 5th day of August, 2020, 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; Karin Smith, County Auditor; Stephanie Sherrill, Clerk
 
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.

SPECIAL MEETING DATE: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 2nd Floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, Texas

1. Call to Order

2. 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.

3. Discussion and/or action on FY21 Budget (Oakley/Smith)

4. Discussion and/or action funding the Sex Offender Registry Investigator position from 100-5600-1056, effective 09/01/2020 (S. Luther)

5. Discussion and/or action concerning any topics related to the COVID-19 virus (Oakley)

6. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)

7. Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Oakley)

8. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreement or grants to be approved and/or ratified (Oakley)
a. Contract labor agreement with Hometown Air for a new A/C at the Jail maintenance shop

9. Call for Bids/ Requests for Proposals/ Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/ RFP openings or submitted bids. (Oakley)
a. go out for bids for a jail transport bus

10. 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:
  1. Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
  2. Payroll approval/Personnel Action Form Approval
  3. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
  4. Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
  5. Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
  6. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor
  7. Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
  8. Correspondence.
11. 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.
 
Item #1:
Call to Order
Judge Oakley called the special meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
 
Item #2:
Comments
There were no comments from the public.
 
Item #4:
Sex Offender Registry
Investigator Position
The Court discussed funding the Sex Offender Registry Investigator position from 100-5600-1056, effective 09/01/2020.  The Grant will end at the end of August.  Sara Ann Luther, Human Resources, stated there is one month which needs to be funded.  Karin Smith, County Auditor, advised there needs to be a transfer of funds to cover the cost.  Ms. Smith stated there should be excess funding in the Sheriff's Office salary line item.  If not available, a budget amendment will be sent through to cover the position.  Authorization is needed from Commissioners Court to continue to pay the Officer at his current salary for September.  
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve covering the shortfall for the Sex Offender Registry Investigator position.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #5:
Discussion/ Action
COVID-19 Virus
The court discussed topics related to the COVID-19 virus.

Judge Oakley requested an email be sent to Elected Officials and Department Heads reminding them of the availability of saliva-based tests for County employees. 

The County is looking into the purchase of a 15-minute test kit through the health provider at the Jail.  The cost of the test kit is $1800.00, which will be paid from the CARES Act funds.  There are 60 Influenza, 30 Strep Throat, and 30 COVID tests.   

Karin Smith, County Auditor, is requesting permission to order three mobile phones at $2500.00 per phone for a total cost of $7500.00, paid from COVID funds.  These phones will be used by Emergency Management, the Sheriff, and in the Command Trailer.  
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to authorize the purchase of three mobile phones for a total of $7500.00 paid through the CARES Act.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Judge Oakley continues to provide updates on cases in Burnet County via the County website and Facebook.
 
Item #6:
Department Updates
The court took no action on this agenda item.
 
Item #7:
Acknowledgement of Receipt
The court took no action on this agenda item.
 
Item #8:
Contracts, Agreements, or Grants
to be Approved or Ratified
The Court discussed a Contract labor agreement with Hometown Air for a new A/C at the Jail maintenance shop.  Karin Smith, County Auditor, stated the window unit will be replaced with a Mini Split System.   The contract is for the amount of $5945.00.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a Contract Labor Agreement with Hometown Air Conditioning LLC for a new A/C at the Jail maintenance shop.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #9:
Call for Bids
Requests for Proposals/ Qualifications
The Court discussed a call for bids for a jail transport bus.
 

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a call for bids for a jail transport bus.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #10:
Consent Agenda
The Court discussed the approval of the 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

 
Item #3:
FY21 Budget
The Court discussed the FY21 Budget.  The Court will meet again at the regular Commissioners Court meeting on Tuesday, August 11 at 9:00 a.m.

The Court recessed at 10:25 a.m.

The Court reconvened at 10:30 a.m.
 
Item #5:
Discussion/ Action
COVID-19 Virus
Comm. Luther asked for clarification regarding the testing kits.  Judge Oakley replied Turn Key, the Health Care provider at the Jail, has an opportunity to acquire test kits which includes an analyzer, 60 Influenza, 30 Strep, and 30 COVID tests.  The Auditor's office has issued a purchase order for these 15-minute saliva-based test kits.  The test would be administered and analyzed by the medical provider at the Jail.  CARES Act funds would be used for the purchase of these test kits.  Judge Oakley stated the tests are FDA approved and certified.
 
Item #11:
Adjournment
As there was no further business to discuss, Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m.