The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet {} On this the 12th day of July 2022, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
County of Burnet {} On this the 12th day of July 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 1 Jim Luther, Jr.; Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall
- Absent:
- Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle; Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
- 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.
REGULAR MEETING DATE: Tuesday, July 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 recognizing July as First Responder’s month (Oakley)
5. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of a bond for John “Chip” Leake, Constable Pct. 3 (Oakley)
6. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of a bond for Kristen Key, Burnet County Magistrate (Oakley)
7. Discussion and/or action regarding the agreement with author, Rachel Bryson, and the Burnet County Historical Commission for a portion of the sales of her book about Burnet County (Oakley)
8. Presentation from Victor Uvalle from TAC to present the 2021 Excellence in Safety Award (Oakley/S.Luther)
9. Discussion and/or action concerning the continuance of the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County (Oakley)
10. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Aino Monica Black for a 2 acre tract out of 33.473 acre tract located at 14367 S FM 1174 (Wall)
11. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Gary Donaldson to create a 2 acre and an 8 acre tract out of a 10.01 acre tract located at 11301 CR 272 (Beierle)
12. Discussion and/or action concerning regarding the current FY 2022 Budget and FY 2023 Budget (Oakley)
13. 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).
14. Reconvene in Open Session.
15. 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.
16. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)
17. Acknowledgement of Receipt:
18. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
19. Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings (Oakley)
20. 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:
21. Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
22. Calendar Review.
23. 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, July 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 recognizing July as First Responder’s month (Oakley)
5. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of a bond for John “Chip” Leake, Constable Pct. 3 (Oakley)
6. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of a bond for Kristen Key, Burnet County Magistrate (Oakley)
7. Discussion and/or action regarding the agreement with author, Rachel Bryson, and the Burnet County Historical Commission for a portion of the sales of her book about Burnet County (Oakley)
8. Presentation from Victor Uvalle from TAC to present the 2021 Excellence in Safety Award (Oakley/S.Luther)
9. Discussion and/or action concerning the continuance of the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County (Oakley)
10. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Aino Monica Black for a 2 acre tract out of 33.473 acre tract located at 14367 S FM 1174 (Wall)
11. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Gary Donaldson to create a 2 acre and an 8 acre tract out of a 10.01 acre tract located at 11301 CR 272 (Beierle)
12. Discussion and/or action concerning regarding the current FY 2022 Budget and FY 2023 Budget (Oakley)
13. 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).
14. Reconvene in Open Session.
15. 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.
16. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)
17. Acknowledgement of Receipt:
18. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Approval of a Work Order No. 18-132.1 for road survey work for CR 120 to be paid using the 2020 tax note
b. Amendment to the Inmate housing agreement with Hays County to address transportation expenses
c. Approval to accept and sign notice of grant award for the FY 23 MVCPA grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force. Total grant amount is $220,894.00
b. Amendment to the Inmate housing agreement with Hays County to address transportation expenses
c. Approval to accept and sign notice of grant award for the FY 23 MVCPA grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force. Total grant amount is $220,894.00
19. Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings (Oakley)
20. 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. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
c. Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
d. Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
e. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor.
f. Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
g. Correspondence.
b. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
c. Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
d. Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
e. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor.
f. Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
g. Correspondence.
21. Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
22. Calendar Review.
23. 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
Commissioner Wall led the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the US and Texas flags.
Item #3:
Public Comments
Public Comments
Herb Darling, Development Services, addressed the court concerning complaints about the increase in waste rates for Burnet County and asked if the court could look at other waste management providers for better rates.
Item #4:
Proclamation, July as First Responder's Month
Proclamation, July as First Responder's Month
The court discussed a Proclamation recognizing July as First Responder’s month.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt the Proclamation recognizing July as First Responder’s month.
Vote: 3 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #5 and #6:
Bond Approval for John "Chip" Leake, Pct. 3 and Kristen Key, Magistrate
Bond Approval for John "Chip" Leake, Pct. 3 and Kristen Key, Magistrate
The court discussed the approval of a bond for John “Chip” Leake, Constable Pct. 3, and the approval of a bond for Kristen Key, Burnet County Magistrate.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the bond for John “Chip” Leake, Constable Pct. 3, and bond for Kristen Key, Burnet County Magistrate.
Vote: 3 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Item #7:
Agreement with Author Rachel Bryson
Agreement with Author Rachel Bryson
The court discussed an agreement with author, Rachel Bryson, and the Burnet County Historical Commission for a portion of the sales of her book about Burnet County.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, explained that a portion of the sales will go to the Historical Commission.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, explained that a portion of the sales will go to the Historical Commission.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve an agreement with author, Rachel Bryson, and the Burnet County Historical Commission for a portion of the sales of her book about Burnet County.
Vote: 3 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Item #8:
2021 Excellence in Safety Award
2021 Excellence in Safety Award
The court received a presentation from Victor Uvalle from TAC presenting the 2021 Excellence in Safety Award.
Victor Uvalle, TAC, presented an award to the Commissioners Court for keeping a commitment to safety. Burnet County was 1 of 12 that received the award out of 412 TAC members.
Victor Uvalle, TAC, presented an award to the Commissioners Court for keeping a commitment to safety. Burnet County was 1 of 12 that received the award out of 412 TAC members.
Item #9:
Burn Ban Continuance
Burn Ban Continuance
The court discussed the continuance of the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the continuance of the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County.
Vote: 3 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #10:
Request for Variance Aino Monica Black
Request for Variance Aino Monica Black
The court discussed a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Aino Monica Black for a 2 acre tract out of 33.473 acre tract located at 14367 S FM 1174.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Aino Monica Black for a 2 acre tract out of 33.473 acre tract located at 14367 S FM 1174.
Vote: 3 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #11:
Request for Variance Gary Donaldson
Request for Variance Gary Donaldson
The court discussed the request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Gary Donaldson to create a 2 acre and an 8 acre tract out of a 10.01 acre tract located at 11301 CR 272.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Gary Donaldson to create a 2 acre and an 8 acre tract out of a 10.01 acre tract located at 11301 CR 272.
Vote: 3 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #13:
Executive Session
Executive Session
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #14:
Open Session
Open Session
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #15:
Executive Session
Executive Session
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #16:
Department Updates
Department Updates
Herb Darling, Developmental Services, gave an update to the court about the permit numbers decreasing and the 911 addressing is around 200 a month.
Sara Ann Luther, Human Resources, gave an update on Evergreen Orientation.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, introduced Kelly Glaeser, a new hire to the County Auditor's office.
Sara Ann Luther, Human Resources, gave an update on Evergreen Orientation.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, introduced Kelly Glaeser, a new hire to the County Auditor's office.
Item #17:
Acknowledgement of Receipt
Acknowledgement of Receipt
The court acknowledged:
a. BCAD Public hearing
Attachments:
Item #18:
Contracts, Agreements or Grants
Contracts, Agreements or Grants
The court discussed contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Approval of a Work Order No. 18-132.1 for road survey work for CR 120 to be paid using the 2020 tax note.
b. Amendment to the Inmate housing agreement with Hays County to address transportation expenses.
c. Approval to accept and sign notice of grant award for the FY 23 MVCPA grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force. Total grant amount is $220,894.00.
d. Approval to apply for a grant from LCRA Community Development Partnership Program. Maximum $25,000 with 20% match.
b. Amendment to the Inmate housing agreement with Hays County to address transportation expenses.
c. Approval to accept and sign notice of grant award for the FY 23 MVCPA grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force. Total grant amount is $220,894.00.
d. Approval to apply for a grant from LCRA Community Development Partnership Program. Maximum $25,000 with 20% match.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Work Order No. 18-132.1 for road survey work for CR 120 to be paid using the 2020 tax note, Amendment to the Inmate housing agreement with Hays County to address transportation expenses, Accept and sign notice of grant award for the FY 23 MVCPA grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force. Total grant amount is $220,894.00, and approval to apply for a grant from LCRA Community Development Partnership Program. Maximum $25,000 with 20% match.
Vote: 3 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #19:
Bids and Bid Openings
Bids and Bid Openings
The court discussed calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings.
Judge Oakley asked for a motion to go out for bids for electrical services at the Sheriff's office using ARPA funds.
Judge Oakley asked for a motion to go out for bids for electrical services at the Sheriff's office using ARPA funds.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve going out for bids for the Sheriff's office electrical services.
Vote: 3 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Item #20:
Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda
The court discussed the Consent Agenda.
a. Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
b. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
c. Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
d. Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
e. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor.
f. Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
g. Correspondence.
b. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
c. Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
d. Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
e. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor.
f. Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
g. Correspondence.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Vote: 3 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #21:
Previous Agenda
Previous Agenda
The court had no previous Agenda items to discuss.
Item #22:
Calendar Review
Calendar Review
The court discussed calendar review.
Item #12:
FY 2022-2023 Budget
FY 2022-2023 Budget
The court discussed the current FY 2022 Budget and FY 2023 Budget.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #23:
Adjournment
Adjournment
Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 9:40 a.m. as there was no further business to
discuss.
discuss.
