The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet {} On this the 17th day of May, 2022, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in Special Session. The following members of the court were present:
County of Burnet {} On this the 17th day of May, 2022, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in Special Session. The following members of the court were present:
- Present:
- County Judge James Oakley; Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr.; Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
- Absent:
- Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle; Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall
- Attendees:
- Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator; Karin Smith, County Auditor; Christy Simpson, Commissioners' Court Clerk
Agenda
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.
SPECIAL MEETING DATE: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 MEETING TIME: 10:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 2nd Floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, Texas
1. Call to Order
2. 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.
3. Discussion and/or action regarding the canvassing the returns for the May 7, 2022 Constitutional Amendment election (Ferguson)
4. Discussion and/or action regarding authorization for Burnet County to issue requests for qualifications (RFQ’s) for Architectural and Engineering services for U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Federal Funding Opportunity – Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Program(s) (Oakley/Smith)
5. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)
6. Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Oakley)
7. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreement or grants to be approved and/or ratified (Oakley)
8. Call for Bids/ Requests for Proposals/Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/ RFP openings or submitted bids. (Oakley)
9. 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:
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.
SPECIAL MEETING DATE: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 MEETING TIME: 10:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 2nd Floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, Texas
1. Call to Order
2. 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.
3. Discussion and/or action regarding the canvassing the returns for the May 7, 2022 Constitutional Amendment election (Ferguson)
4. Discussion and/or action regarding authorization for Burnet County to issue requests for qualifications (RFQ’s) for Architectural and Engineering services for U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Federal Funding Opportunity – Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Program(s) (Oakley/Smith)
5. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)
6. Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Oakley)
7. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreement or grants to be approved and/or ratified (Oakley)
8. Call for Bids/ Requests for Proposals/Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/ RFP openings or submitted bids. (Oakley)
9. 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:
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.
10. Adjournment.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.
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 10:00 a.m.
Item #2:
Public Comments
Public Comments
There were no comments from the public.
Item #3:
Canvass returns from the Constitutional Amendment Election of May 7th
Canvass returns from the Constitutional Amendment Election of May 7th
The court discussed the canvassing returns for the May 7, 2022 Constitutional Amendment election.
Doug Ferguson, Elections Administrator, presented to the court the canvassing report of the Constitutional Amendment Election held on May 7th, 2022.
Doug Ferguson, Elections Administrator, presented to the court the canvassing report of the Constitutional Amendment Election held on May 7th, 2022.
Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the canvassing returns from the May 7, 2022 Constitutional Amendment election.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #4:
Architectural and Engineering services for EDA/Federal funding for EAA Program
Architectural and Engineering services for EDA/Federal funding for EAA Program
The court discussed the authorization for Burnet County to issue requests for qualifications (RFQ’s) for Architectural and Engineering services for U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Federal Funding Opportunity – Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Program(s).
Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the authorization for Burnet County to issue requests for qualifications (RFQ’s) for Architectural and Engineering services for U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Federal Funding Opportunity – Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) Program(s).
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #5:
Department Updates
Department Updates
Judge Oakley spoke about his frustrations with the campaign signage at the voting locations that are county owned/or leased, and will be consulting with the County Attorney to see what options there are for limiting the signage. Karin Smith, County Auditor, gave an update on the second round of ARPA payment coming soon. Judge Oakley gave a maintenance update on the installation of windows in the South Annex for the JP offices.
Item #6:
Acknowledgement and Receipt
Acknowledgement and Receipt
Acknowledgement of the 2022 Budget Amendment for the Burnet Central Appraisal District to increase the land and building line item from $381,076.90 to $405,000.00.
Attachments:
Item #7:
Contracts, Agreements and Grants
Contracts, Agreements and Grants
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #8:
Bid and Bid Openings
Bid and Bid Openings
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #9:
Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item # 10:
Adjournment
Adjournment
Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 10:10 a.m. as there was no further business to
discuss.
discuss.
