The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet {} On this the 7th day of December 2021, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
County of Burnet {} On this the 7th day of December 2021, 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; Janet Parker, County Clerk; Carole Poppema, Assistant County Auditor; Karin Smith, County Auditor
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 7, 2021 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. Presentation from the Burnet Central Appraisal District (Oakley)
5. Discussion and/or action regarding a resolution affirming a community wide trust initiative with the Highland Lakes Crisis Network (Oakley)
6. Discussion and/or action concerning the adoption of a designated Sexual Assault Response Team as required by the Legislature (Oakley)
7. Discussion and/or action regarding a reserve officer for Constable Pct. 2 (Oakley)
8. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of three (3) members to the Burnet County Hospital Authority Board (Oakley)
9. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Robyn Richter to ESD 6, effective January 1, 2022 (Dockery)
10. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Karen Bruett and Randy Steele to ESD 9, effective January 1, 2022 (Dockery)
11. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointments of David Johnson, Bruce Cherry, and John Kaszynski to ESD 1, effective January 1, 2022 (Dockery)
12. Discussion and/or action concerning the release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #0732094-M for The Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge, Phases 1 and 2 (Luther)
13. Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of Lots 47, 48, and 49, Windermere Oaks to be known as Lot 47-A, Windermere Oaks (Dockery)
14. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the bonding requirements for Robison Ranch Subdivision (Wall)
15. Discussion and/or action concerning any topics related to the COVID – 19 virus.
16. 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).
17. Reconvene in Open Session.
18. 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.
a. County Auditor FY21 Financial Update
20. Acknowledgement of Receipt:
21. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Oakley)
a. Select administration/project delivery services provider(s) to complete application submission/project implementation for Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grants
23. 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:
25. Calendar Review.
26. 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.
REGULAR MEETING DATE: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 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. Presentation from the Burnet Central Appraisal District (Oakley)
5. Discussion and/or action regarding a resolution affirming a community wide trust initiative with the Highland Lakes Crisis Network (Oakley)
6. Discussion and/or action concerning the adoption of a designated Sexual Assault Response Team as required by the Legislature (Oakley)
7. Discussion and/or action regarding a reserve officer for Constable Pct. 2 (Oakley)
8. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of three (3) members to the Burnet County Hospital Authority Board (Oakley)
9. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Robyn Richter to ESD 6, effective January 1, 2022 (Dockery)
10. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Karen Bruett and Randy Steele to ESD 9, effective January 1, 2022 (Dockery)
11. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointments of David Johnson, Bruce Cherry, and John Kaszynski to ESD 1, effective January 1, 2022 (Dockery)
12. Discussion and/or action concerning the release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #0732094-M for The Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge, Phases 1 and 2 (Luther)
13. Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of Lots 47, 48, and 49, Windermere Oaks to be known as Lot 47-A, Windermere Oaks (Dockery)
14. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the bonding requirements for Robison Ranch Subdivision (Wall)
15. Discussion and/or action concerning any topics related to the COVID – 19 virus.
16. 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).
17. Reconvene in Open Session.
18. 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.
- Possible litigation of regulatory enforcement on BCAD Parcel #54145
a. County Auditor FY21 Financial Update
20. Acknowledgement of Receipt:
21. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Oakley)
- Interlocal agreement with Burnet County ESD 9
- Contract of Service with the Friends of the Spicewood Community Library
- Pitney Bowes lease for the postage machine for the DA’s Office in Llano
a. Select administration/project delivery services provider(s) to complete application submission/project implementation for Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grants
23. 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:
- 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.
25. Calendar Review.
26. 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
Call to Order
Judge Oakley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Item #2:
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Judge Oakley led the court in a moment of silence in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day December 7, 1941. The court led the pledges to the United States and Texas flags.
Item #3:
Comments
Comments
There were no comments from the public.
Item #4:
Burnet Central
Appraisal District
Burnet Central
Appraisal District
The court received a presentation from David Kithil, Chairman of the Burnet Central Appraisal District Board. Mr. Kithil reported on the future growth in Burnet County and the need to address several issues with the current location of their offices - ADA accessibility issues, security and parking. Mr. Kithill stated the Board would like to purchase a parcel of land, approximately 2.2 acres for around $450,000.00. This property is on Houston Clinton Drive. The Board will be presenting a resolution to the court in January to purchase this piece of property. Mr. Kithil reported ten of the thirteen entitites will be required to approve the purchase of the property to move forward.
The Board will work with an architect but is considering building an approximately 7,000 square foot building to house the Appraisal District offices.
The Board will work with an architect but is considering building an approximately 7,000 square foot building to house the Appraisal District offices.
Attachments:
Item #7:
Reserve
Officer
Constable Prec. #2
Reserve
Officer
Constable Prec. #2
The court considered a reserve office for Constable Pct. #2. Constable Garry Adams requested the appointment of a reserve officer, Robert Lloyd.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the appointment of a reserve officer for Constable Precinct #2.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Item #5:
Resolution
Resolution
The court discussed approval of a resolution affirming a community wide trust initiative with the Highland Lakes Crisis Network.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the resolution affirming a community wide trust initiative with the Highland Lakes Crisis Network.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #12:
Release
Maintenance Bond
Release
Maintenance Bond
The court discussed the release of the subdivision Maintenance Bond #0732094-M for the Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge, Phase 1 and 2. Herb Darling, Development Services recommends the release of the bond.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to release the subdivision Maintenance Bond #0732084-M for the Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge, Phases 1 and 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #13:
Replat -
Windermere Oaks
Replat -
Windermere Oaks
The court discussed approval of the replat of Lots 47, 48 and 49 Windermere Oaks to be known as Lot 47-A, Windermere Oaks.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the replat of Lots 47, 48, and 49, Winderemere Oaks to be known as Lot 47-A, Winderemere Oaks.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Item #8:
Burnet County
Hospital Authority
Board
Burnet County
Hospital Authority
Board
The court discussed the reappointment of three (3) members to the Burnet County Hospital Authority Board. The current members are Cary Johnson, Dr. Amy Van Dorfy; and Charity Tabor.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to reappoint Cary Johnson, Dr. Amy Van Dorfy, and Charity Tabor to the Burnet County Hospital Authority Board.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Item #9:
ESD 6
ESD 6
The court discussed the reappointment of Robyn Richter to ESD 6, effective January 1, 2022.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to reappoint Robyn Richter to ESD 6 effective January 1, 2022.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Item #10:
ESD 9
ESD 9
The court discussed the reappointment of Karen Bruett and Randy Steele to ESD 9, effective January 1, 2022.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to reappoint Karen Bruett and Randy Steele to ESD 9 effective January 1, 2022.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Item #11:
ESD 1
ESD 1
The court discussed the reappointments of David Johnson, Bruce Cherry, and John Kaszynsi to ESD 1, effective january 1, 2022.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to reappointment David Johnson, Bruce Cherry, and John Kaszynski to ESD 1 effective January 1, 2022.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Item #6:
Sexual Assault
Response Team
Sexual Assault
Response Team
The court discussed the adoption of a designated Sexual Assault Response Team as required by the Legislature. Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney stated SB 476 required all Texas Counties to form an Adult Sexual Response Team in an effort to create a statewide infrastructure designed to increase awareness, connection, and coordination of local resources available to address sex crimes. Mr. Arredondo stated the District Attorney and the Chief of Police from the largest law enforcement agency within the county serves on the Team. Mr. Arredondo stated it is possible to create a Regional Team which would serve our Judicial Districts. Mr. Arredondo stated he would be presenting for the court's consideration a resolution establishing and appointing the Burnet County Adult Sexual Response Team. The court took no action at this time.
Item #14:
Variance
Robison Ranch
Variance
Robison Ranch
The court received a request for a variance from the bonding requirements for Robison Ranch Subdivision. The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item 15:
COVID -19
COVID -19
Judge Oakley stated he had no updates related to the COVID - 19 virus.
Item #16:
Executive Session
Executive Session
Judge Oakley reported there is no need to go into Executive Session.
Item #17:
Reconvene
Executive Session
Reconvene
Executive Session
The court took no action on the agenda item.
Item #18:
Executive
Session
Executive
Session
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #24:
Previous
Agenda Item
Previous
Agenda Item
Herb Darling, Development Services reported he would like to work with the County Attorney to draft a letter to the property owner of BCAD Parcel #54145 concerning platting issues with this property. The court took no further action at this time.
Item #19:
Department
Updates
Department
Updates
Herb Darling, Development Services reported from the Development Services office.
Recess
The court recessed for five minutes.
Reconvene
The court receonvened in open session. All Court members were present.
Item #19:
Department
Updates
Department
Updates
Judge Oakley stated Karin Smith, County Auditor will be presenting a FY21 Financial Update. Judge Oakley stated it's the political season and some people want to come up with some ideas and start some rumors that are not fact based, we need to monitor the grapevine. Produce the need to clarify some issues.
Karin Smith, County Auditor presented a FY21 Financial update. Ms. Smith stated she would like the court to prepare a formal written long term planning document.
Judge Oakley reported from the Tourism Department informing the court that Andi Ball will be resigning from her position in December 2021.
Karin Smith, County Auditor presented a FY21 Financial update. Ms. Smith stated she would like the court to prepare a formal written long term planning document.
Judge Oakley reported from the Tourism Department informing the court that Andi Ball will be resigning from her position in December 2021.
Attachments:
Item #20:
Acknowledgement of
Reciept
Acknowledgement of
Reciept
The court received no acknowledgement of receipt.
Item #21:
Contracts/Agreement/Grants
Contracts/Agreement/Grants
The court discussed contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Interlocal agreement with Burnet County ESD9
b. Contract of Service with the Friends of the Spicewood Community Library
c. Pitney Bowes lease for the postage machine for the DA's Office in Llano
Karin Smith, County Auditor presented the Amendment 1 to Capital Area Council of Governments Interlocal Agreement for 911 Geographic Information System Database Management for approval.
a. Interlocal agreement with Burnet County ESD9
b. Contract of Service with the Friends of the Spicewood Community Library
c. Pitney Bowes lease for the postage machine for the DA's Office in Llano
Karin Smith, County Auditor presented the Amendment 1 to Capital Area Council of Governments Interlocal Agreement for 911 Geographic Information System Database Management for approval.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Burnet County ESD 9; Contract of Service with the Friends of the Spicewood Community Library, Pitney Bowes lease for the postage machine for the DA's Office in Llano, and Amendment 1 to the Capital Area Council of Governments Interlocal Agreement for 911 Geographic System Database Management.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #22:
Bids
Bids
The court discussed Bids, Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings.
a. Select administration/project delivery services provider (s) to complete application submission/project implementation for Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grants. Karin Smith, County Auditor recommended Burnet County work with GrantWorks and to negotiate cost.
a. Select administration/project delivery services provider (s) to complete application submission/project implementation for Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grants. Karin Smith, County Auditor recommended Burnet County work with GrantWorks and to negotiate cost.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to work with GrantWorks and negotiate costs.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Commissioner Wall requested to call for bids for a steel wheel roller for R&B, Precinct #3 to be funded with tax notes.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to call for bids for a new or used steel wheel roller for R&B Precinct #3 to be funded with tax notes.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Item #23:
Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
The court discussed the Consent Agenda and require no deliberation by the Commissioners Court. Any item from this agenda may be considered separately:
a. Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
b. Payroll approval/Personnel Action Form Approval.
c. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
d. Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
e. Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
f. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor.
g. Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/oir property tranfsrs.
h. Correspondence.
a. Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
b. Payroll approval/Personnel Action Form Approval.
c. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
d. Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
e. Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
f. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor.
g. Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/oir property tranfsrs.
h. Correspondence.
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
Item #24:
Previous
Agenda Items
Previous
Agenda Items
There were no previous agenda items to discuss.
Item #25:
Calendar
Review
Calendar
Review
The court discussed calendar review.
Item #26 :
Adjournment
Adjournment
There was no further business to discuss, Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
