County of Burnet {} On this the 26th 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 2 Damon Beierle; Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
- Absent:
- Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall
- Attendees:
- Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator; Cindy Dalrymple, Assistant County Auditor; Karin Smith, County Auditor; Janet Parker, County Clerk; Vicinta Stafford, Chief Deputy County Clerk
REGULAR MEETING DATE: Tuesday, July 26, 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 from the Historical Commission (Oakley)
5. Discussion and/or action regarding a resolution on Securing the Future by Improving Water Management Policies and Promoting Water Conservation in Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Basin (Oakley)
6. Discussion and/or action regarding the selection of members to serve on the Salary Grievance Committee (Oakley)
7. Discussion and/or action regarding the acceptance of a donation from The Friends of the Spicewood Community Library for the purchase of a printer (Oakley/Smith)
8. Discussion and/or action on the process to abandon CR 342B at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Marble Falls, Texas (Wall)
9. Discussion and/or action regarding authority for survey work, fencing, and any other requirements for a portion of CR 402 for the purpose of generating a gift deed for county right-of-way (Dockery)
10. Discussion and/or action concerning the termination of any existing municipal contracts that are currently in place via an auto-renewal clause with the jail (Oakley)
11. Discussion and/or action regarding approval to enter the private property of Rick Carr to trim brush at the intersection of Creek Lane and CR 403 to increase visibility for traffic and therefore serving a public purpose (Dockery)
12. Discussion and/or action regarding approving the appointments of election judges and alternate judges for the next two years (Oakley/Ferguson)
13. Discussion and/or action concerning a replat of lots 43 and 44, Silver Creek Village, Unit 1 to be known as lot 43-A, Silver Creek Village, Unit 1, a combination of two lots into one (Luther)
14. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Terry and Ronda Warren for an approximately 4 acre tract out of a 9.47 acre tract (BCAD parcel 55426) located at 1559 CR 343 (Wall)
15. Discussion and/or action concerning a request for variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Calen and Jodi Bostic for a 4.25 acre tract out of a 6.814 acre tract (BCAD Parcel 51232) with the remainder of the tract being added to BCAD parcel 118314, located in the 1200 block of Cimarron Ranch Road (Wall)
16. Discussion and/or action concerning a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision standards for a crossing design for Deer Creek in the proposed Brushy Mountain Subdivision (Luther)
17. Discussion and/or action concerning the final plat approval for Burnet Hilltop Estates, a private subdivision consisting of 18 lots on 36.67 acres located in the 6000 block of FM 963 (Beierle)
18. Discussion and/or action concerning the final plat approval for the Estates at Oatmeal, a public subdivision consisting of 14 lots on 31.86 acres located at the intersection of CR 330 and FM 243 (Wall)
19. Discussion and/or action concerning the final plat approval Dahlia Estates, Phase 4, a public subdivision consisting of 11 lots on 28.18 acres located at 600 CR 274 (Beierle)
20. Discussion and/or action concerning regarding the current FY 2022 Budget and FY 2023 Budget (Oakley)
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)
b. Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Report – 3rd Qtr. FY 22
25. Acknowledgement of Receipt:
26. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. two independent contractor agreements for Vetride: P. Shanks and K. Powell
c. updated inmate housing agreement with Llano County with a special rate for a guaranteed number of beds
d. amendment to the licensing agreement from Tyler Tech
e. contract labor agreement for land clearing & rock milling for approximately 10 acres at the Burnet County Jail
f. contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction for the attached work order NTE $2,000
27. Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings (Oakley)
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:
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.
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.
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Public Comments
Herb Darling, Developmental Services spoke on the drought conditions.
Historical Commission
Rachel Bryson, author, is writing a book about Burnet County and including the Historical Commission as authors in the book.
LCRA Resolution
Judge Oakley read the resolution to the court. Jo Karr Teddar, David Lindsey and Jim Maury with CTWC spoke to the court about the resolution. Hondo Powell, LCRA spoke about the resolution.
Earl Foster, Lakeway MUD and Highland Lakes Firm Water Cooperative addressed the court concerning the resolution.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt the resolution of Securing the Future by Improving Water Management Polices and Promoting Water Conservation in Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Basin.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Appointments of Election Judge and Alternate Judges
Doug Ferguson, Elections Administrator, presented the list of election judge and alternate judges.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the appointments of election judges and alternate judges for the next two years.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Termination of Municipal Contracts
Abandon of CR 342B
Replat - Silver Creek Village
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a replat of lots 43 and 44, Silver Creek Village, Unit 1 to be known as lot 43-A, Silver Creek Village, Unit 1, a combination of two lots into one
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Variance -1559 CR 343
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Terry and Ronda Warren for an approximately 4 acre tract out of a 9.47 acre tract (BCAD parcel 55426) located at 1559 CR 343.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Variance - Cimarron Ranch Road
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a request for variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Calen and Jodi Bostic for a 4.25 acre tract out of a 6.814 acre tract (BCAD Parcel 51232) with the remainder of the tract being added to BCAD parcel 118314, located in the 1200 block of Cimarron Ranch Road.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Variance - Brushy Mountain Subd.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision standards for a crossing design for Deer Creek in the proposed Brushy Mountain Subdivision.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Final Plat - Burnet Hilltop Estates
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve final plat for Burnet Hilltop Estates, a private subdivision consisting of 18 lots on 36.67 acres located in the 6000 block of FM 963.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Final Plat - Estates at Oatmeal
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the final plat for the Estates at Oatmeal, a public subdivision consisting of 14 lots on 31.86 acres located at the intersection of CR 330 and FM 243.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Final Plat - Dahlia Estates
Salary Grievance Committee
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve having 6 countrywide Elected officials and 3 citizens to serve on the Salary Grievance Committee.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to submit the names selected as members, including alternates, to serve on the Salary Grievance Committee.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Donation Spicewood Library for printer
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the acceptance of a donation from The Friends of the Spicewood Community Library for the purchase of a printer.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
CR 402 Gift Deed
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve survey work, fencing, and any other requirements for a portion of CR 402 for the purpose of generating a gift deed for county right-of-way.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Creek Lane/CR 403 brush clearing
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve to enter the private property of Rick Carr to trim brush at the intersection of Creek Lane and CR 403 to increase visibility for traffic and therefore serving a public purpose.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
FY 2022 and FY 2023 Budget
Executive Session
Open Session
Executive Session
Department Update
b. Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Report – 3rd Qtr. FY 22
Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, presented to the court the June Monthly Treasurer Report and the Quarterly Investment Report - 3rd Qtr. FY 22.
Judge Oakley discussed the fencing project at the Sheriff's Office. The South Annex is working on developing plans for the relocation of office space.
Comm. Dockery, discussed the HHW event on October 15 in Burnet, and a possible event in April.
Sara Ann Luther, gave an update on the Compensation Survey and Cyber Security notice.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Monthly Treasurer's report for June and the Quarterly Investment Report -3rd Qtr. FY 22.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Acknowlegement of Receipt
Bid and Bid Openings
Karin Smith, County Auditor, requested to add item b and c to the agenda.
b. Contract for bid #22-4090-03 request for pricing for HHW disposal pricing.
c. To go out for bids for the Tourism management website.
Received 3 bids for HHW disposal, and it was awarded to Green Planet.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the bid award to Green Plant for HHW disposal.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve items A & C, to go out for bids for Bertram Library Concession Area and Tourism management website.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Contracts, Agreements and Grants
Item (a) removed and moved to Item #27 Bids and Bid opening
c. Updated inmate housing agreement with Llano County with a special rate for a guaranteed number of beds.
d. Amendment to the licensing agreement from Tyler Tech.
e. Contract labor agreement for land clearing & rock milling for approximately 10 acres at the Burnet County Jail.
f. Contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction for the attached work order NTE $2,000.
Amendment to item f to $2,200.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve items b-f, Two independent contractor agreements for Vetride: P. Shanks and K. Powell, Updated inmate housing agreement with Llano County with a special rate for a guaranteed number of beds, Amendment to the licensing agreement from Tyler Tech, Contract labor agreement for land clearing & rock milling for approximately 10 acres at the Burnet County Jail, Amendment to Contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction for the attached work order NTE $2,200.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Consent Agenda
b. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendment.
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 2 Damon Beierle to approve the Consent Agenda items a-g, excluding item b.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve budget amendment.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Previous Agenda
Calendar Review
Adjournment
