County of Burnet {} On this the 11th day of January 2022, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
- Present:
- County Judge James Oakley; Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle; Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall; Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
- Absent:
- Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr.
- Attendees:
- Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator; Janet Parker, County Clerk; Carole Poppema, Assistant County Auditor; Karin Smith, County Auditor
REGULAR MEETING DATE: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 1st 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 approval to accept a donation to the VetRide Program in the amount of $50,000 from the estate of Stella E. Pelej. (Oakley)
5. Discussion and/or action regarding the appointment of Bucky Brady and Pam McGregor to the ESD #3 board (Luther)
6. Discussion and/or action regarding the designation of the Burnet County Clerk’s Office as a 5 Star Award recipient for excellence in the Vital Statistics Registration Process for the State of Texas. (Oakley/Parker)
7. Discussion and/or action regarding approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Victim Coordinator and Liaison for FY22 Victim Assistance, General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program funded by VC-Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division. Application #3073005 (Oakley)
8. Discussion and/or action concerning letter of support for Region K appointment. (Oakley)
9. Discussion and/or action regarding approval to renew Auto, General, Public Officials, and Law Enforcement liability insurance with TAC-Risk Management for the period 4/1/22- 4/1/23. (Oakley)
10. Discussion and/or action regarding approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Network Cyber Security Enhancement Project for FY22 State Homeland Security Program – Competitive National Priority Area Projects (SHSP-NPA) Program funded by HS – Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office.(Oakley/Smith)
11. Discussion and/or action regarding approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Jail Security Camera Update Project for FY23 Criminal Justice Program funded by DJ-Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Program. (Oakley/Smith)
12. Discussion and/or action for approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Regional Radio Authentication to Combat Domestic Violence Extremism for FY22 State Homeland Security Program – Competitive National Priority Area Projects (SHSP-NPA) Program funded by HS – Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office. (Oakley/Smith)
13. Discussion and/or action regarding out-of-state travel for the 2022 Tyler Technology Connect Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Oakley)
14. Discussion and/or action to schedule a date for a spring 2022 BOPATE collection event. (Beierle)
15. Discussion and/or action for approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Access Control/Identity Verification project for FY22 State Homeland Security Program-Regular Projects funded by HS – Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office. (Oakley/Smith)
16. Discussion and/or action for approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Regional Tactical Coordination Project for FY22 State Homeland Security Program LETPA Projects SHSP – L funded by HS – Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) from the Governor, Public Safety Office. (Oakley/Smith)
17. Discussion and/or action concerning any topics related to the COVID – 19 virus.
18. 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).
19. Reconvene in Open Session.
20. 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.
21. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)
22. Acknowledgement of Receipt:
23. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
(Oakley)
- Ratifying the change of grant number in the signed resolution for Body-Worn Camera Program with the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division that was approved 11/9/2021. Original document had grant number 3580001 and the actual grant number is 439101.
- Contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction for striping 0.6 miles on CR 408N
- Lease agreement for the new Ricoh copier for the Public Defender’s Office in Llano
- Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement for VetRide : Nancy Patrick
- Contracting with Civic Plus to provide digital application and Application Tracking System.
- Service agreement with Vyve Business Svcs. for internet service at the Historic Jail
25. 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.
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/or property transfers.
h. Correspondence.
26. Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
27. Calendar Review.
28. 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.
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
The court led the pledges to the United States and Texas flags.
Comments
Contracts/
Agreements/
Grants
a. Ratifying the change of grant number in the signed resolution for Body-Worn Camera Program with the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division that was approved 11/9/2021, Original document has grant number 3580001 and the actual grant number is 439101
b. Contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction for striping 0.6 miles on CR 408N
c. Lease agreement for the new Ricoh copier for the Public Defenders Office in Llano
d. Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement for VetRide: Nancy Patrick
e. Contracting with Civil Plus to provide digital application and Application Tracking System
f. Service agreement with Vyve Business Svcs. for internet service at the Historic Jail
Karin Smith, County Auditor stated item (e) will be funded from ARPA funds. The initial cost are $8,885.27 with recurring cost of $5,821.00.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to ratify the change of grant number in the signed resolution for Body-Worn Camera Program with the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division that was approved Novmeber 9, 2021; and approve the contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction for striping 0.6 miles on CR 408N; lease agreement for the new Ricoh copier for the Public Defenders Office in Llano; independent contractor agreement for VetRide - Nancy Patrick; contract with Civic Plus to provide digital application and application tracking system; and service agreement with Vyve Business Svcs for internet service at the Historic Jail.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to amend the motion to authorize the County Auditor to apply for the Solid Waste Management grant.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
- Resolution for Body-Worn Camera Program
- Contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction
- Lease agreement for Ricoh copier for Public Defender's Office in Llano
- Approval of Independent Contractor Agreement of VetRide
- CivicPlus (signed)
- Service Agreement with Vyve Business Services for Internet Services at Historic Jail
- Resolution for Solid Waste Grant
Homeland
Security Grant
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Access Control / Identity Verification project for FY22 State Homeland Security Program-Regular Projects funded by HS - Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
Homeland
Security
Grant
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Regional Tactical Coordination Project for FY22 State Homeland Security Program LETPA Projects SHSP - L funded by HS - Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) from the Governor, Public Safety Office.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
5 Star
Award
Recipient
VetRide
Donation
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to accept the donation from the estate of Stella E. Pelej in the amount of $50,000 and authorize Sophie McCoy to execute all documents in relation to this donation.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
ESD #3
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to appoint Bucky Brady and Pam McGregor to ESD #3 board.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
FY22 Victim
Assistance
Grant
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to apply and sign the resolution for the Victim Coordinator and Liaison for FY22 Assistance, General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program funded by VC-Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
Region K
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to authorize the County Judge to draft and execute a letter of support for Jason Homan's nomination process for the Lower Colorado Regional Water Planning Group, Region K membership representing the water utilities interest group.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
Department
Updates
TAC
Insurance
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to renew Auto, General, Public Officials, and Law Enforcement liability insurance with TAC-Risk Management for the period April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
FY22 State
Homeland
Security Program
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Network Cyber Security Enhancement Project for FY22 State Homeland Security Program - Competitive National Priority Area Projects (SHSP-NPA) Program funded HS - Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
FY23
Criminal Justice
Program
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Jail Security Camera Update Project for FY23 Criminal Justice Program funded by DJ-Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Program.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
FY22 State
Homeland
Security Program
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to apply and sign the resolution for the Regional Radio Authentication to Combat Domestic Violence Extremism for FY22 State Homeland Security Program - Competitive National Priority Projects (SHSP-NPA) Program funded by HS - Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
Out of
State Travel
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve out-of-state travel for the 2022 Tyler Technology Connect Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
2022
BOPATE
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to set the spring BOPATE event for April 23, 2022.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
COVID 19
Executive
Session
Open Session
Executive
Session
Acknowledgement
of Receipt
Contract/
Agreements/Grants
Bids
Judge Oakley reported the county is preparing bid specs for the wiring/electrical at the Law Enforcement Center.
Karin Smith, County Auditor requested the county to call for bids for hazardous waste disposal.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to call for bids for hazardous waste disposal.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
Consent
Agenda
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 Department equipment requests and/or property transfers
h. 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
- Other:
-
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. (Absent)
Previous
Agenda Items
Calendar
Review
Adjournment