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, April 12, 2022 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 of a Proclamation acknowledging April as Child Abuse Awareness Month (Oakley)
 
5. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to apply for and signing resolution for the year 2 continuation of the grant with Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY 2023 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for the North Hill Country Public Defender’s Office (Oakley/Moore/Smith)
 
6. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to apply for and signing resolution for the grant with Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY 2023 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for the Burnet County Indigent Defense Coordinator (Oakley/Moore/Smith)
 
7. Discussion and/or action regarding salary modifications to the various Burnet County employee classes related to cost of living increases and/or market adjustments (Oakley/Smith)
 
8. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to enter the property owned by the Krause family to remove brush from the fence line in the 7000-8000 block of CR 404 to improve visibility for traffic thereby increasing public safety and providing a public purpose (Dockery)
 
9. Discussion and/or action regarding an amendment to the Officials’ policy regarding the uniform allowance (Beierle/Smith)
 
10. Discussion and/or action to accept a grant for 42 cameras and storage equipment for Body-Worn Camera Program with the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (Oakley/Smith)
 
11. Discussion and/or action regarding the Service Agreement for SAAS (software as a service) to procure Eagle Recorder and related software functionality from Tyler Technologies. To be funded through County Clerk Records Management (Oakley/Parker)
 
12. Discussion and/or action regarding the resolution to utilize the County’s ARPA fund allocation within the “Standard Allowance” category to offset lost revenue due to the pandemic (Oakley/Smith)
 
13. Discussion and/or action regarding the appointment of Lucretia Lehrmann to the Burnet County Child Welfare Board (Oakley)
 
14. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Oakley)
 
15. Discussion and/or action regarding a replat of lots 8025-A and 8027-A, Enclave at the Legends, Plat No. 8.4 to be known as lot 8025-B, Enclave at the Legends, Plat No. 8.4, combination of 2 lots into 1 (Luther)
 
16. Discussion and/or action regarding a groundwater supply resilience study for Burnet County in coordination with the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District and Intera Geoscience and Engineering Solutions (Beierle)
 
17. Discussion and/or action regarding the preliminary plat approval for Hurst Place, Phase 6, a private subdivision consisting of 18 lots on 184.78 acres located in the 5900 block of CR 202 (Beierle)
 
18. Discussion and/or action regarding the preliminary plat approval for San Gabriel Estates a public subdivision consisting of 49 lots on 368.15 acres located in the 11000 block of CR 200 (Beierle)
 
19. Discussion and/or action regarding BCAD parcel #54145 relating to possible violations and legal action of the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations (Beierle)
 
20. Discussion and/or action regarding the replat of lots 222 and 223, Windermere Oaks, Yorkshire Section to be known as lot 223-A Windermere Oaks, Yorkshire Section, a combination of 2 lots into 1 (Dockery)
 
21. 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).   
                       
22. Reconvene in Open Session. 
 
23. 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.
 
24. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:  (Oakley)            
25. Acknowledgement of Receipt:                        
26. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:            
27. Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings (Oakley)
           a. Award of paving oil bids opened March 30, 2022
           
28. 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:            
29. Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
 
30. Calendar Review.
 
31. 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.

Invocation led by B.J. Henry, Judge Oakley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the US and Texas flags.

There were no comments from the public.

Judge Oakley read the Proclamation acknowledging April as Child Abuse Awareness Month. Caroline Ragsdill thanked the court.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the Proclamation acknowledging April as Child Abuse Awareness Month.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed a replat of lots 8025-A and 8027-A, Enclave at the Legends, Plat No. 8.4 to be known as lot 8025-B, Enclave at the Legends, Plat No. 8.4, combination of 2 lots into 1. Commissioner Beierle was not present at the time of the discussion and voting on this agenda item.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the replat of lots 8025-A and 8027-A, Enclave at the Legends, Plat No. 8.4 to be known as lot 8025-B, Enclave at the Legends, Plat No. 8.4, combination of 2 lots into 1.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Other:

Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle (Absent)

The court discussed contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Revised Agreement for EDA grant application services between Burnet County and Grantworks Inc.
b. Contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction for striping 11710 LF on CR 114
c. Agreement with Reliable Tire for 2 tire trailers for the BOPATE collection event on April 23, 2022
d. Burnet County Tourism Sponsorship Application for Lakefest ($500 level)
e. Burnet County Tourism Sponsorship Application for Bertram Art, Herb, and Wine Festival  ($1000 level)
f.  Agreement with GovOs for short term rental property software for tourism

Annette Bargainer, Grantworks, presented to court an agreement between Burnet County and Grantworks for EDA grant application.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve all Contracts, Agreements and Grants in their entirety.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the groundwater supply resilience study for Burnet County in coordination with the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District and Intera Geoscience and Engineering Solutions.

Herb Darling, Developmental Services, addressed the court about the proposed study of the groundwater supply using ARPA funding.
Mitchell Sodek, Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District, reported on the study and the goals for the data.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the groundwater supply resilience study for Burnet County in coordination with the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District and Intera Geoscience and Engineering Solutions.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court took no action on this agenda item.

The court discussed the preliminary plat approval for San Gabriel Estates a public subdivision consisting of 49 lots on 368.15 acres located in the 11000 block of CR 200.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the preliminary plat approval for San Gabriel Estates a public subdivision consisting of 49 lots on 368.15 acres located in the 11000 block of CR 200.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed BCAD parcel #54145 relating to possible violations and legal action of the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to move forward with legal action on BCAD parcel #54145.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the approval to apply for and signing resolution for the year 2 continuation of the grant with Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY 2023 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for the North Hill Country Public Defender’s Office.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the resolution for the year 2 continuation of the grant to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY 2023 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for the North Hill Country Public Defender’s Office.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the approval to apply for and signing resolution for the grant with Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY 2023 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for the Burnet County Indigent Defense Coordinator.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the resolution for the grant with Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY 2023 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for the Burnet County Indigent Defense Coordinator.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Tamara Tinney, Magistrate, gave an update to the court on SB6.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the budget amendments for the Full-time Magistrate position.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the salary modifications to the various Burnet County employee classes related to cost of living increases and/or market adjustments.

Judge Oakley read a letter to the court explaining the mid-year pay increase.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the salary modifications to the various Burnet County employee classes related to cost of living increases and/or market adjustments.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the approval to enter the property owned by the Krause family to remove brush from the fence line in the 7000-8000 block of CR 404 to improve visibility for traffic thereby increasing public safety and providing a public purpose.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. granting authority to enter the property owned by the Krause family to remove brush from the fence line in the 7000-8000 block of CR 404 to improve visibility for traffic thereby increasing public safety and providing a public purpose.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed an amendment to the Officials’ policy regarding the uniform allowance.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the policy of raising the uniform allowance from $150 to $200 per year.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the acceptance of a grant for 42 cameras and storage equipment for Body-Worn Camera Program with the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the grant for 42 cameras and storage equipment for Body-Worn Camera Program for the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the Service Agreement for SAAS (software as a service) to procure Eagle Recorder and related software functionality from Tyler Technologies. To be funded through County Clerk Records Management.

Janet Parker, County Clerk, addressed the court about the new Eagle Recorder software for the County.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Service Agreement for SAAS (software as a service) to procure Eagle Recorder and related software functionality from Tyler Technologies. To be funded through County Clerk Records Management.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the replat of lots 222 and 223, Windermere Oaks, Yorkshire Section to be known as lot 223-A Windermere Oaks, Yorkshire Section, a combination of 2 lots into 1.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the replat of lots 222 and 223, Windermere Oaks, Yorkshire Section to be known as lot 223-A Windermere Oaks, Yorkshire Section, a combination of 2 lots into 1. Commissioner Dockery withheld his signature until pending authorization from POA.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court recessed at 9:50 a.m.

The court reconvened at 9:55 a.m. All Court members were present.

Herb Darling, Developmental Services, gave an update to the court. Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, presented the Treasurer's monthly report for February 2022. 
Blair Manning, Tourism, gave an update on tourism. Judge Oakley thanked Commissioner Beierle for the new audio system at the AgriLife building.
Janet Parker, County Clerk, discussed the upcoming County picnic. 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Treasurer’s Monthly Report for February 2022.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the resolution to utilize the County’s ARPA fund allocation within the “Standard Allowance” category to offset lost revenue due to the pandemic.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the resolution to utilize the County’s ARPA fund allocation within the “Standard Allowance” category to offset lost revenue due to the pandemic.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the appointment of Lucretia Lehrmann to the Burnet County Child Welfare Board.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the appointment of Lucretia Lehrmann to the Burnet County Child Welfare Board.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the approval of the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

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 discussed calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings.
a. Award of paving oil bids opened March 30, 2022
The court received 2 bids.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to accept the Bid from Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. for paving oil.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the 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 Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
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

The court had no previous Agenda items to discuss.

The court Acknowledged Receipts
a. EOY 2021 financial statements for ESD 1
b. MIS Monthly Summary
c. Gateway Park POA letter

The court discussed calendar review.

Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 10:25 a.m. as there was no further business discussed.