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, August 11, 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 purchase a Pitney Bowes letter opener for Elections (Ferguson)

5. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to purchase a tack oil trailer from 2020 Tax Note (Beierle)

6. Discussion and/or action for the approval to accept the transfer of equipment from CAPCOG and to sign the Memorandum of Understanding and agree to Sub-Recipient Conditions and responsibilities for a HuB2S video communication tool, battery and cart received by CAPCOG through the Homeland Security Grant Program (Oakley/Barho/Smith)

7. Discussion and/or action regarding: For the Tuesday, November 3, 2020 General Election:
a. Approve early voting schedule
b. Approve Election Day location change from Granite Shoals Fire Station to Granite Shoals Community center for precinct 18
c. Approve Election Judges and Alternate Judge Appointments
d. Order General Election

8. Discussion and/or action regarding going into agreement for professional services with Justice Benefits, Inc. to recover Title IV-E Legal Initiative funding (Oakley/Arredondo/Smith)

9. Discussion and/or action for the approval to accept allocation and sign the contract for the FY 21, 9-1-1 GIS funding from the CAECD in the amount of $119.651.40 (Oakley)

10. Discussion and/or action updating the mid-year certificate increase policy to a quarterly adjustment rather than within 30 days (S. Luther)

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

12. Discussion and/or action for the approval of the FY21 Holiday Calendar (S. Luther)

13. Presentation regarding the Burnet County 2020 voter approval and no new revenue property rates and 2020 certified values (Smith)

14. Discuss the proposed tax rate which will fund the FY 2021 Budget and take action as necessary (Smith)

15. Discussion and/or action on setting the date and time for a public hearing on the proposed 2020 tax rate (Smith)

16. Discussion and/or action on setting the date and time for a public hearing on the 2021 proposed budget (Smith)

17. Discussion and/or action concerning naming a road off of Shelburn Valley to be known as Gerdes Ridge Road to comply with 911 addressing guidelines (Luther)

18. Discussion and/or action concerning waiving any permit requirements and associated fees for the Bertram Waterline upgrade (Wall)

19. Discussion and/or action concerning the release of Cash Maintenance Bond CMB-18-7-24 in the amount of $19,295.55 relating to Draper Acres Subdivision (Wall)

20. Discussion and/or action regarding the release of Subdivision completion bond 073213 for the Arrowhead Trail Ranch Subdivision in the amount of $681,786.08 and the acceptance of a Subdivision maintenance bond in the amount of $102,269.41 to effective for a period of 2 years from this date (Beierle)

21. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Terry Cox to create 3 tracts from 2 existing tracts on a total of 29.6 acres with tract 1 being 10 acres, tract 2 – 9.6 acres and tract 3 being 10 acres located at the intersection of CR 200 and 200A (Beierle)

22. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Fabiola Allamilla to create a 1 acre tract out of a 5.5 acre tract for a business located 10200 S. US 281 (Luther)

23. Discussion and/or action regarding the Preliminary Plat of 51.54 acres out of the A.R. Johnson Svy. No. 10, Abst. No. 1252, and the Jose Ostane Svy., Abst. No. 656 (Beierle)

24. Discussion and/or action regarding the “Replat of Ranch 110, Ranch 111 and Ranch 112, River Hills Ranches, Phase Two-A, A private subdivision, Burnet County, Texas” whereby the owner/developer is replating Ranch 110 of 8.46 acres, Ranch 111 of 11.15 acres and Ranch 112 of 14.46 acres into four (4) Ranches to be known as Ranch 110A of 7.65 acres, Ranch 111A of 7.47 acres, Ranch 112A of 8.10 acres and Ranch 112B of 10.85 acres (Beierle)

25. Discussion and/or action regarding the Replat of Lots 7-11, Bonanza Beach Subdivision, Unit 1, to be known as Lot 9A, Block-1, Bonanza Beach Subdivision, Unit 1 (Luther)

26. Discussion and/or action regarding a Replat of Lots 70-76, 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase Two, a subdivision located in Burnet County, Texas, to be known as a Replat of Lots 70-76, 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase Two (Beierle)

27. Discussion and/or action regarding a Replat of Lots 155-157 and 160-161, 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase 5, a subdivision located in Burnet County, Texas, to be known as a Replat of Lots 155-157 and 161-161, 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase 5 (Beierle)

28. Discussion and/or action regarding a Preliminary Plat of 50.21 acres out of the F.M. Gardner Svy. No. 69, Abst. No. 1307, Burnet County, Texas to be known as preliminary plat of Miller Creek Ranch, Phase Two (Beierle)

29. Discussion and/or action regarding the Preliminary Plat of 159.14 acres out of the F.M. Gardner Svy. No. 69, Abst. No. 1307, Burnet County, Texas, to be known as Preliminary Plat of Miller Creek Ranch, Phase Three (Beierle)

30. Discussion and/or action regarding a Replat of Lot 15 and a 0.423 acre portion out of Berry Breek Circle, Cloudwood Ranch, Phase One, a subdivision in Burnet County, to be known as Lot 15A, Cloudwood, Phase One (Beierle)

31. 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).

32. Reconvene in Open Session. (Oakley)

33. 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)

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

35. Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Oakley)
a. MIS Summary

36. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Oakley)

1. FY 21 contract with the Hill Country Humane Society
2. Contract labor agreement with 4/S Enterprise
3. Contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction for striping of CR 402
4. Décor IQ proposal for installation of Christmas lighting
5. MOU between TXDOT and DPS for the Lampasas Radio tower site

37. Call for Bids/Requests for Proposals/Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/RFP openings or submitted bids. (Oakley)

38. 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.

39. Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.

40. Calendar Review.

41. 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 #4:
Pitney Bowes Purchase
Elections Department

Item #34:
Department Updates

Item #7:
November 3, 2020
General Election

Item #6:
Equipment Transfer
from CAPCOG through
Homeland Security Grant

Item #36:
Contracts, Agreements, or Grants
to be Approved or Ratified

Item #13:
Presentation
Burnet County 2020
Voter Approval

Item #14:
FY 2021 Budget

Item #15:
Setting of the Public Hearing Date
for the Proposed 2020 Tax Rate

Item #16:
Setting of the Public Hearing Date
for the 2021 Proposed Budget

Item #17:
Gerdes Ridge Road

Item #18:
Bertram Waterline Upgrade

Item #19:
Draper Acres Subdivision

Item #20:
Arrowhead Trail Ranch Subdivision

Item #21:
Variance
Terry Cox

Item #22:
Variance
Fabiola Allamilla

Item #23:
Preliminary Plat
A.R. Johnson Survey &
Jose Ostane Survey

Item #24:
Replat
River Hills Ranches, Phase 2A

Item #25:
Replat
Bonanza Beach Subdivision

Item #26:
Replat
7 Creeks Ranch, Phase 2

Item #27:
Replat
7 Creeks Ranch, Phase 5

Item #28:
Preliminary Plat
Miller Creek Ranch, Phase Two

Item #29:
Preliminary Plat
Miller Creek Ranch, Phase Three

Item #30:
Replat
Cloudwood Ranch, Phase 1

Item #31:
Executive Session

Item #32:
Executive Session

Item #33:
Executive Session

Item #34:
Department Updates

Item #24:
Replat
River Hills Ranches, Phase 2A

Item #5:
Purchase
Tack Oil Trailer

Item #8:
Agreement
Justice Benefits, Inc.

Item #9:
Contract FY 21
9-1-1 GIS Funding

Item #10:
Update
Law Enforcement
Pay Group Classification

Item #11:
Discussion/ Action
COVID-19 Virus

Item #12:
FY 21 Holiday Calendar

Item #35:
Acknowledgement of Receipt

Item #36:
Contracts, Agreements, or Grants
to be Approved or Ratified

Item #37:
Calls for Bids
Requests for Proposals/ Qualifications

Item #38:
Consent Agenda

Item #40:
Calendar Review

Item #39:
Previous Agenda Items

The Court recessed at 10:30 a.m.

The Court reconvened at 10:37 a.m.

Item #1 Addendum
FY21 Budget