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. Presentation of a Proclamation for July being First Responders Month (Oakley)
 
5. Discussion and/or action regarding allowing the Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club to house their emergency response radio trailer at the Precinct 4 facilities. The HLARC is a non-profit group that benefits the people of central Texas through access to personnel, equipment, and expertise regarding communications in an emergency situation and is part of the Burnet County Emergency Management Plan (Dockery)
 
6. Discussion and/or action for the approval to apply for the State Energy Conservation Office Level 3 EV Charging Station Installation grant. Maximum grant is $9,000 with 20% match (Oakley/Smith)
 
7. Discussion and/or for the approval to apply for the State Energy Conservation Office and the Local & County Government Lighting Conversion to LED Lights Retrofits grant. Maximum grant is $75,000 with 20% match (Oakley/Smith)
 
8. Discussion and/or action regarding FY 22 Budget topics (Oakley)
 
9. Discussion and/or action regarding the selection of members to serve on the Salary Grievance Committee (Parker)
 
10. Discussion and/or regarding approval for RB 4 to purchase a trailer using 2020 Tax Note funds (Dockery)
 
11. Discussion and/or action regarding updating the current employee reimbursement policy for safety boots and safety glasses (Oakley/Smith)
 
12. Discussion and/or action concerning approval of bond for John “Chip” Leake, Constable, Pct. #3 (Parker)
 
13. Discussion and/or action regarding the letter of engagement with PB & H for the FY21 Financial Audit for Burnet County (Oakley/Smith)
 
14. Discussion and/or action regarding the FY 21 agreements with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (Oakley/Smith)
 
15. Discussion and/or action concerning naming a road Warren’s Way, located off Panther Creek Road for 911 addressing purposes. It is a private road (Beierle)
 
16. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Charles A. Field for a 20 acre tract out of a 55 acre tract, BCAD parcel #53040 located in the 3800 block of CR 202 (Beierle)
 
17. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Sandy Graeter Kinsey for a 1 acre tract out of an 18.73 acre tract, BCAD parcel #50337 located in the 3100 block of CR 335 (Wall)
 
18. Discussion and/or action concerning the preliminary plat for Hurst Place, Phase 5, a private subdivision consisting of 18 lots on 127.41 acres located in the 5900 block of CR 202 (Beierle)
 
19. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by John Colvin for a51+ acre tract out of a 77.52 acre tract, BCAD parcel #54648 located in the 8900 block of CR 108 (Luther)
 
20. Discussion and/or action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Stone Creek Ranch,  a private subdivision consisting of 33 lots on 104.66 acres out of the Jacob Zingular Svy. Ab. #1022, located in the 5900 block of FM 1174S (Wall)
 
21. Discussion and/or action concerning any topics related to the COVID – 19 virus.
 
22. 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).   
           
23. Reconvene in Open Session. 
 
24. 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.
 
25. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)
      a. Treasurer’s Report for May 2021
           
 
26.  Acknowledgement of Receipt:
      a. Burnet FD Response time reports for March, April and May
      b. MIS Summary
 
           
27. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
       (Oakley)

1. Inter local agreement with the City of Granite Shoals for road work
2. MOU with BCISD for use of rooms 18 & 19 at 607 N. Vandeveer
3. Texas Highways Magazine for tourism promotion
4. Service agreement with the Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce for tourism promotion
5. Marble Falls Rodeo Sponsorship
6. Contract labor agreement with HD Coatings for Jails Shower repairs

 
 
28. Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings (Oakley)
             
 
29. 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.

           
30. Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
 
31. Calendar Review.
 
32. 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.
 

Judge Oakley, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Comm. Beierle led the Court with the Invocation and Pledges to the Unites States and Texas flags.

There were no comments from the public.

Judge Oakley, presented to the court a Proclamation for July being First Responders Month. Judge Oakley spoke thanking all first responders and read the Proclamation to the Court. 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve Proclamation for July being First Responders Month.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed the preliminary plat for Hurst Place, Phase 5, a private subdivision consisting of 18 lots on 127.41 acres located in the 5900 block of CR 202.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the preliminary plat for Hurst Place, Phase 5, a private subdivision consisting of 18 lots on 127.41 acres located in the 5900 block of CR 202

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed the preliminary plat approval for Stone Creek Ranch, a private subdivision consisting of 33 lots on 104.66 acres out of the Jacob Zingular Svy. Ab. #1022, located in the 5900 block of FM 1174S. 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the preliminary plat approval for Stone Creek Ranch, a private subdivision consisting of 33 lots on 104.66 acres out of the Jacob Zingular Svy. Ab. #1022, located in the 5900 block of FM 1174S

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Alex Clark, with AGCM Construction introduced himself to the Court. Mr. Clark informed the Court that they are a new project management firm in the area and offer different construction services to the County. 

The Court discussed allowing the Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club to house their emergency response radio trailer at the Precinct 4 facilities.  The HLARC is a non-profit group that benefits the people of central Texas through access to personnel, equipment, and expertise regarding communications in an emergency situation and is a part of the Burnet County Emergency Management Plan.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to allow the Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club to house their emergency response radio trailer at the Precinct 4 facilities. The HLARC is a non-profit group that benefits the people of central Texas through access to personnel, equipment, and expertise regarding communications in an emergency situation and is a part of the Burnet County Emergency Management Plan.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed applying for the State Energy Conservation Office Level 3 EV Charging Station Installation grant.  Maximum grant is $9,000 with twenty percent match.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve applying for the State Energy Conservation Office Level 3 EV Charging Station Installation grant. Maximum grant is $9,000 with twenty percent match.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed applying for the State Energy Conservation Office and the Local & County Government Lighting Conversion to LED Lights Retrofits grant.  Maximum grant is $75,000 with twenty percent match.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve applying for the State Energy Conservation Office and the Local & County Government Lighting Conversion to LED Lights Retrofits grant. Maximum grant is $75,000 with 20% match.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed the selection of members to serve on the Salary Grievance Committee. Judge Oakley stated that this is by statue for the elected officials if they would like to contest their salary. Commissioner Wall, spoke saying he would like all the members to be of the public and not elected officials. The Commissioners and Judge Oakley drew the names out of a hat and stated each person's name for the Court. 

The Court took no action on this agenda item.

The Court discussed for RB 4 to purchase a trailer using 2020 Tax Note funds

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve for RB 4 to purchase a trailer using 2020 Tax Note funds.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed updating the current employee reimbursement policy for safety boots and safety glasses. Commissioner Beierle spoke to the Court stating he has had workers request to raise the amount from $100.00 reimbursement to $130.00 to match the increase of boots and safety glasses.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve updating the current employee reimbursement policy for safety boots and safety glasses.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed Department Updates, Treasurers Report for May 2021.DeAnne Fisher, Cheif Deputy Treasure, presented the Treasurers Report. Ms. Fisher also stated that this was the report for the month of June 2021 not May 2021.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the Treasures Report for June 2021.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed approval of bond for John “Chip” Leake, Constable, Pct. #3

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the bond for John “Chip” Leake, Constable, Pct. #3.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed the letter of engagement with PB & H for the FY21 Financial Audit for Burnet County. Karin Smith, County Auditor, stated this is for our annual audit. 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the letter of engagement with PB & H for the FY21 Financial Audit for Burnet County.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed the FY 21 agreements with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force. Karin Smith, County Auditor, stated this is the reimbursement request for overtime expenses. 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve FY 21 agreements with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed naming a road Warren’s Way, located off Panther Creek Road for 911 addressing purposes. It is a private road. Herb Darling, Development Services, stated that the property owner signed the petition since this is a private road. 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve naming a road Warren’s Way, located off Panther Creek Road for 911 addressing purposes. It is a private road.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Charles A. Field for a 20 acre tract out of a 55 acre tract, BCAD parcel #53040 located in the 3800 block of CR 202.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Charles A. Field for a 20 acre tract out of a 55 acre tract, BCAD parcel #53040 located in the 3800 block of CR 202.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Sandy Graeter Kinsey for a 1 acre tract out of an 18.73 acre tract, BCAD parcel #50337 located in the 3100 block of CR 335.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Sandy Graeter Kinsey for a 1 acre tract out of an 18.73 acre tract, BCAD parcel #50337 located in the 3100 block of CR 335.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by John Colvin for a 51+ acre tract out of a 77.52 acre tract, BCAD parcel #54648 located in the 8900 block of CR 108.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by John Colvin for a 51+ acre tract out of a 77.52 acre tract, BCAD parcel #54648 located in the 8900 block of CR 108.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court discussed any topics related to the COVID-19 Virus. Judge Oakley, stated that there is a surplus of vaccines. 

The Court took no action on this agenda item.

The Court took no action on this agenda item.

The Court took no action on this agenda item.

The Court took no action on this agenda item.

The Court acknowledged the Burnet FD Response time reports for March, April and May, and the MIS Summary.

The Court took no action on this agenda item.

The Court discussed Inter local agreement with the City of Granite Shoals for road work, MOU with BCISD for use of rooms 18 & 19 at 607 N. Vandeveer, Texas Highways Magazine for tourism promotion, Service agreement with the Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce for tourism promotion, Marble Falls Rodeo Sponsorship, and Contract labor agreement with HD Coatings for Jails Shower repairs. 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve Inter local agreement with the City of Granite Shoals for road work, MOU with BCISD for use of rooms 18 & 19 at 607 N. Vandeveer, Texas Highways Magazine for tourism promotion, Service agreement with the Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce for tourism promotion, Marble Falls Rodeo Sponsorship, and Contract labor agreement with HD Coatings for Jails Shower repairs.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court took no action on this agenda item.

The Court discussed the consent agenda:

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.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the consent agenda in its entirety.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court had no previous agenda items to discuss.

The Court discussed calendar review.

Herb Darling, Development Services, spoke stating there is around 6,000 acres that are under possible development right now. Mr. Darling spoke on prices and how fast Burnet County's growth is coming along and how amazed he is from the growth. Commissioner Beierle spoke, on how a development he has ongoing has tripled in size. 

The Court discussed FY 22 Budget Topics. Judge Oakley and Karin Smith, County Auditor, spoke about request that have been made from different departments that are not a part of the current budget being drafted. Judge Oakley, stated he would like to postpone further conversation on these requests until Commissioner Luther is present. 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve updating the Road and Bridge Maintence Funds from $25,000.00 to $30,000.00 for the FY 22 Budget.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The Court Adjourned at 10:30 a.m.