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, December 22, 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 regarding presentation and acceptance of the Burnet County Transportation Plan developed by CAMPO, Capitol Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. (Oakley)

5. Discussion and/or action regarding approval for the Sheriff’s Office to purchase 2 Dodge trucks and upfitting using the 2020 tax note. (Oakley)

6. Discussion and/or action regarding approval for the Sheriff’s Office to upfit the previously approved F150 using the 2020 tax note. (Oakley/Smith)

7. Discussion and/or action for approval for annual renewal of liability insurance through the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool. (Oakley/Smith)

8. Discussion and/or action for approval to add drone coverage to the general liability and law enforcement liability renewal at an annual cost of $1250. (Oakley/Smith)

9. Discussion and/or action for approval to apply for grant from LCRA Community Development Partnership Program. Maximum $25,000 with 20% match. Project to include all four Constables handheld and vehicles radios. (Oakley/Smith)

10. Discussion and/or action for approval to apply and sign the resolution and the CEO-LE Certification and Assurances for the part-time 33^rd and 424^th District Attorney Investigator for FY2022 Criminal Justice Program Grant from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division. (Oakley/Smith)

11. Discussion and/or action the amendment to the lease between Burnet County and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the property lease for the radio tower located on Hwy 281 north of Burnet. (Oakley/Barho)

12. Discussion and/or action for the reappointment of Joanne Haniden and Teri Enloe to ESD #3. (Wall)

13. Discussion and/or action to reappoint Clayton Smith, Brenda Goble and Roy Hallmark to ESD #7. (Beierle)

14. Discussion and/or action to reappoint Ned Ewart to ESD #8.(Beierle)

15. Discussion and/or action to appoint Alice Gregg and Barker Keith ESD #8.(Beierle)

16. Discussion and/or action to recognize the results of the Refunding/Refinancing of the 2015 Certification of Obligation for Jail acquisition with a gross savings to Burnet County of $1,078,727.50 over the remainder of life of the issuance. (Oakley/Smith)

17. Discussion and/or action regarding the replat of lots 1, 2, & 3, Miller Creek Ranch, phase II, a subdivision located in Burnet County, Texas, as shown on plat recorded in document no. 202010609, of The Plat Records of Burnet County, Texas. (Beierle)

18. Discussion and/or action regarding the Final plat of Miller Creek Ranch, Phase III, and a private subdivision consisting of 9 lots on 159.14 acres located at the intersection of CR 224W and CR 225 (Beierle)

19. Discussion and/or action regarding the acceptance of Subdivision Completion Cash Bond # CB 20-11-24.1, in the amount of $326,424.00 for the completion of roads and drainage in Miller Creek Ranch, Phase III (Beierle)

20. Discussion and/or action regarding preliminary plat of Ridge Point Estates, 98.42 acres out of the David Harmon Survey No. 4, Abstract No 386, Burnet County, Texas. (Beierle)

21. Discussion and/or action regarding the Replat of Lot 8, phase one of Hurst Place Subdivision, Burnet County, Texas, recorded in document No. 202006494 of The Official Public Records of Burnet County, Texas and Lot 74, phase two of Hurst Place Subdivision, Burnet County, Texas, recorded in document No. 201010610 of The Official Public Records of Burnet County, Texas. (Beierle)

22. Discussion and/or action regarding the replat of lot 72-A, a replat of lots 68, 70, & 72, Windermere Oaks, Essex Section, a subdivision located in Burnet County, Texas, as shown on plat recorded in cabinet 2, slide 167B, of The Plat Record of Burnet County, Texas, and lot 74, Windermere Oaks, Essex Section, a subdivision located in Burnet County, Texas, as shown on Plat recorded in Volume 2, page 88, of The Plat Records of Burnet County, Texas. (Dockery)



23. Discussion and/or action regarding the replat of lots 60 & 61, The Ranches at Canyon Creek, phase two, a subdivision located in Burnet County, Texas, as shown on Plat recorded in document No. 201600345 of The Official Public Records of Burnet County, Texas. (Wall)

24. Discussion and/or action concerning the preliminary plat approval of High Mountain Road 1 lot located in the 4900 block of CR 335. (Wall)

25. Discussion and/or action regarding Burnet County issuing a Quit Claim Deed on property located in the Kings Cove Estate subdivision previously dedicated to the public. (Oakley/Arredondo)

26. Discussion and/or action regarding the Burn Ban for unincorporated areas of Burnet County (Oakley)

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

28. 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).

29. Reconvene in Open Session. (Oakley)

30. 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)

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

32. Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Oakley)
a. September, October, and November response times reports from the Burnet FD

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

1. Agreement with Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers

34. Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings (Oakley)


35. 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.

36. Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.

37. Calendar Review.

38. 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.

The Court recessed at 9:45 a.m.

The Court reconvened at 9:50 a.m.

Item #24:
Preliminary Plat
High Mountain Road

Item #20:
Preliminary Plat
Ridge Point Estates

Item #17:
Replat
Miller Creek Ranch, Phase II

Item #18:
Final Plat
Miller Creek Ranch, Phase III

Item #19:
Subdivision Completion Cash Bond
Miller Creek Ranch, Phase III

Item #21:
Replat
Hurst Place Subdivision
Phase I and II

Item #22:
Replat
Windermere Oaks
Essex Section

Item #23:
Replat
The Ranches at Canyon Creek
Phase II

Item #25:
Quitclaim Deed
Kings Cove Estate

Item #4:
Presentation by CAMPO
Burnet County Transportation Plan

Item #5:
Sheriff's Office
Vehicle Purchase

Item #6:
Sheriff's Office
Upfit F150

Item #7:
Annual Renewal of Liability Insurance
TAC Risk Management Pool

Item #8:
General and Law Enforcement Liability
For Drone Coverage

Item #9:
Grant
LCRA Community Development
Partnership Program

Item #10:
Resolution & Certification/Assurances
33^rd and 424^th District Attorney Investigator

Item #11:
Amendment
Property Lease for Radio Tower
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Item #12:
Reappointment
ESD 3

Item #13:
Reappointment
ESD 7

Item #14:
Reappointment
ESD 8

Item #15:
Appointment
ESD 8

Item #16:
2015 Certification of
Obligation for Jail Acquisition

Item #26:
Burn Ban
Unincorporated Areas
of Burnet County

Item #27:
Action/ Discussion
COVID-19 Virus

Item #28:
Executive Session

Item #29:
Executive Session

Item #30:
Executive Session

Item #33:
Contracts, Agreements, or Grants
to be Approved or Ratified

Item #31:
Department Updates

Item #32:
Acknowledgement of Receipt

Item #34:
Call for Bids
Requests for Proposals/ Qualifications

Item #35:
Consent Agenda

Item #36:
Previous Agenda Items

Item #37:
Calendar Review