County of Burnet {} On this the 28th day of December 2022, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
- Present:
- Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr.; Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle; Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall; Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
- Absent:
- County Judge James Oakley
- Attendees:
- Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator; Janet Parker, County Clerk; Vicinta Stafford, Chief Deputy County Clerk; Karin Smith, County Auditor
REGULAR MEETING DATE:
Wednesday, December 28,2022
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. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Curtis Raetz to Burnet County ESD 9. (Dockery)
5. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Kimberly Dickson, Tice Porterfield, and Carole Ann Young to Burnet County ESD 4. (Wall)
6. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Joanne Hanifan, and Bob Childress to Burnet County ESD 3. (Luther)
7. Discussion and/or action regarding the renewal of the Cloud subscriptions with Traffic Logix for (4) radar signs RB2. (Beierle)
8. Discussion and/or action regarding application for a Chapter 312 Tax Abatement from Backson Creek BESS, LLC and take action as necessary. (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 4/1/23 -4/1/24. (Oakley)
10. Discussion and/or action regarding granting an exception to the Vacation Leave carry-over policy for select Jail and Sheriff’s Office employees. (Oakley)
11. Discussion and/or action to exercise the purchase option on 3 jail vehicles and 1 RB4 lease vehicle. (Oakley)
12. Discussion and/or action regarding a replat of lot 403 and 404, Lakeside Beach, Section 1, Unit No. 2 to be known as lot 403-A, Lakeside Beach, Section 1, Unit No. 2, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Dockery)
13. Discussion and/or action regarding the final plat approval for the Ranches of Rifle Ridge, a public subdivision consisting of 35 lots on 332.75 acres, located in the 10,000 block of CR 108. (Luther)
14. Discussion and/or action regarding the preliminary plat approval of Canyon West, Phase 2A, consisting of 196 lots on a portion of 680 acres, located at 11,750 W SH 71. (Dockery)
15. Discussion and/or action regarding the preliminary plat approval Prairie Acres, a private subdivision consisting of 19 lots on 247.46 acres located at 1338 Williamson County Road 222. (Beierle)
16. 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).
17. Reconvene in Open Session.
18. 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.
19. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)
20. Acknowledgement of Receipt:
21. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
22. Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings (Oakley)
23. 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.
24. Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
25. Calendar Review.
26. 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
Final Plat - Ranches at Rifle Ridge
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the final plat approval for the Ranches of Rifle Ridge, a public subdivision consisting of 35 lots on 332.75 acres, located in the 10,000 block of CR 108.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Preliminary plat - Prairie Acres
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the preliminary plat approval Prairie Acres, a private subdivision consisting of 19 lots on 247.46 acres located at 1338 Williamson County Road 222.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Replat - Lakeside Beach
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve a replat of lot 403 and 404, Lakeside Beach, Section 1, Unit No. 2 to be known as lot 403-A, Lakeside Beach, Section 1, Unit No. 2, a combination of 2 lots into 1.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Preliminary Plat - Canyon West
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the preliminary plat approval of Canyon West, Phase 2A, consisting of 196 lots on a portion of 680 acres, located at 11,750 W SH 71.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Granting Exception to Vacation Leave Jail/ Sheriff employees
Sara Ann Luther, Human Resource Director, addressed the court concerning the carry-over policy and asked to grant an exception for this year.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to grant an exception to the Vacation Leave carry-over policy for select Jail and Sheriff’s Office employees.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Department Update
Acknowledgement of Receipt
Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, presented the report for October 2022.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Treasurer’s Monthly Report for October 2022.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Reappointment Curtis Raetz ESD 9
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the reappointment of Curtis Raetz to Burnet County ESD 9.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Reappointment of Kimberly Dickson, Tice Porterfield, and Carole Ann Young to ESD 4
Commissioner Dockery reported to the court the correct spelling of Kimberly Dickenson's name.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the reappointment of Kimberly Dickenson, Tice Porterfield, and Carole Ann Young to Burnet County ESD 4.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Reappointment of Joanne Hanifan, and Bob Childress to ESD 3
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the reappointment of Joanne Hanifan, and Bob Childress to Burnet County ESD 3.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Renewal of the Cloud subscriptions with Traffic Logix
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the renewal of the Cloud subscriptions with Traffic Logix for (4) radar signs RB2.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Tax Abatement from Backson Creek BESS, LLC
Commissioner Dockery reported to the court the correct spelling of Backbone Creek BESS, LLC.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the application for a Chapter 312 Tax Abatement from Backbone Creek BESS, LLC and take action as necessary.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Renew TAC-Risk Management for the period 4/1/23 -4/1/24
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the renewal of Auto, General, Public Officials, and Law Enforcement liability insurance with TAC-Risk Management for the period 4/1/23 -4/1/24.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Purchase option on 3 jail vehicles and 1 RB4 lease vehicle
Karin Smith, County Auditor, gave an update to the court about the vehicles.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the purchase option on 3 jail vehicles and 1 RB4 lease vehicle.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Executive Session
Open Session
Executive Session
Contracts, Agreements or Grants
Karin Smith, County Auditor, asked the court for more time to look for better pricing for email encryption licenses.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle Item (a) The court took no action on this agenda item. Item (b) to approve Contract labor agreement with Brothers Concrete for a new fence for Sheriff’s Office for the amount of $37,150.00.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Bids and Bid openings
Consent Agenda
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: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Previous Agenda
Calendar Review
Adjournment
