County of Burnet {} On this the 28th day of February 2023, 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 3 Billy Wall; Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
- Attendees:
- Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator; Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk; Karin Smith, County Auditor; Brittney Smith, Deputy Clerk
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 February 28, 2023 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 concerning waiving penalties and interest imposed as per State Law for late payment of property taxes to taxpayers as the result of unforeseen consequences of Winter Storm “Mara”. This waiver would apply to mailed payments that were postmarked after the January 31st deadline. Due to uncontrollable weather circumstances incurred by the post office, some mailed parcels were not postmarked until later that week. This proposed waiver would provide relief to those mailed payments that have a February 3rd or earlier postmark (Oakley)
5. Discussion and/or action regarding waiving late fees and penalties for Burnet County Parcel #114343 and #44691 due to processing error of an electronic check (Oakley)
6. Presentation from Garrett Peters concerning a possible utility scale battery project (Oakley)
7. Discussion and/or action regarding rescinding Commissioners Court Order on February 14, 2023 calling for the placement of a stop sign along CR 410 in the proximity of the Lakeside Beach Subdivision due to error in providing public notice as required by C. 251.152 Texas Transportation Code. Such action may include the setting of a new public hearing so that appropriate notice via publication in a newspaper may occur and the matter may be reconsidered (Oakley)
8. Discussion and/or action regarding setting the date for the Burnet County HHW (Household Hazardous Waste) event for October 21, 2023 (Dockery)
9. Discussion and/or action regarding setting the date for completion of required cybersecurity training for 2023 (Oakley/S.Luther)
10. Discussion and/or action regarding setting the date for the 2023 Employee Appreciation Banquet (Oakley/S.Luther)
11. Discussion and/or action concerning the approval to apply for Burnet Rotary Contribution for the amount of $1,000 (Oakley/Smith)
12. Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of Lots 13-15, Council Creek South, Unit 1, to be known as Lot 13A, Council Creek South Unit 1, a combination of three lots into one (Luther)
13. Discussion and/or action regarding the preliminary plat approval for Point Lago, a private subdivision consisting of 4 lots on 52.79 acres, located at 2035 CR 410 (Dockery)
14. 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).
15. Reconvene in Open Session.
16. 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.
17. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)
a. Approval of monthly Treasurer’s Report – January 2023
18. Acknowledgement of Receipt:
a. ESD 1 Financials
19. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Agreement for the new Eventide DX recording system for the Sheriff’s office PSAP & the acceptance of the CAECD reimbursement for a portion of the cost
b. Changes to 2 Xerox contracts –
#1. Change of delivery/install address for the Public Defender’s Office to the new building
#2 Change of delivery/install of JP 1’s copier to the Sheriff’s Office – CID location JP 1 to select smaller unit
c. Interlocal agreement and order with the City of Meadowlakes
20. Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings (Oakley)
a. Award of the RFP for the lease of the Bertram Library Café/Gift Shop Space
21. 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.
22. Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
23. Calendar Review.
24. 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
Waving Penalties & Interest
Taxes Winter Storm
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to waive penalties and interest for any payments that were postmarked February 7th or earlier and walk-in payments that were February 3rd or earlier.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Waiving Late Fees & Penalties
Burnet County Parcel #114343 & #44691
Motion is made by: County Judge James Oakley, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve waiving late fees and penalties for Burnet County Parcel #114343 and #44691 due to processing error of an electronic check.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Presentation from Garrett Peters
Battery Project
Rescinding Commissioners Court Order
02/14/2023 Stop Sign CR 410
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve rescinding Commissioners Court Order on February 14, 2023 calling for the placement of a stop sign along CR 410 in the proximity of the Lakeside Beach Subdivision due to error in providing public notice as required by C. 251.152 Texas Transportation Code. Such action may include the setting of a new public hearing so that appropriate notice via publication in a newspaper may occur and the matter may be reconsidered.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Replat, Lot 13A
Council Creek South, Unit 1
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve replat of Lots 13-15, Council Creek South, Unit 1, to be known as Lot 13A, Council Creek South Unit 1, a combination of three lots into one
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Preliminary Plat
Point Lago
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the preliminary plat approval for Point Lago, a private subdivision consisting of 4 lots on 52.79 acres, located at 2035 CR 410.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Department Updates
a. Approval of monthly Treasurer’s Report – January 2023
Deanne Fisher, Chief Deputy Treasurer, read to the court the monthly report for January 2023. The beginning cash balance was $44,191,247.58 and the ending cash balance was $52,580,253.25.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to accept the monthly Treasurer’s Report – January 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Burnet County HHW
October 21, 2023
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the date for the Burnet County HHW (Household Hazardous Waste) event for October 21, 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Cybersecurity Training
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the deadline to be August 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. for cybersecurity training to be completed.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
2023 Employee Appreciation Banquet
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Department Updates
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Burnet Rotary Contribution
Apply for $1000.00
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve applying for the Burnet Rotary Contribution for the amount of $1,000
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle (Abstain)
Executive Session
Executive Session
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Executive Session
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Acknowledgement of Receipt
a. ESD 1 Financials
Karin Smith, County Auditor, requested to correct the agenda item to ESD 1 and ESD 5.
Department Updates
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Contracts, Agreements,
or Grants
a. Agreement for the new Eventide DX recording system for the Sheriff’s office PSAP & the acceptance of the CAECD reimbursement for a portion of the cost.
b. Changes to 2 Xerox contracts –
#1. Change of delivery/install address for the Public Defender’s Office to the new building.
#2 Change of delivery/install of JP 1’s copier to the Sheriff’s Office – CID location JP 1 to select smaller unit.
c. Interlocal agreement and order with the City of Meadowlakes.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Agreement for the new Eventide DX recording system for the Sheriff’s office PSAP & the acceptance of the CAECD reimbursement for a portion of the cost, Changes to 2 Xerox contracts – #1. Change of delivery/install address for the Public Defender’s Office to the new building, #2 Change of delivery/install of JP 1’s copier to the Sheriff’s Office – CID location JP 1 to select smaller unit, Interlocal agreement and order with the City of Meadowlakes.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Call for Bids
a. Award of the RFP for the lease of the Bertram Library Café/Gift Shop Space
Karin Smith, County Auditor, informed the court that bids were opened last week and the county received one bid from Jason Jewitt in the amount of $951.00 a month. Jason Jewitt, informed the court that he would have a coffee shop in that space and try to evolve the space for the library and the community's needs. Judge Oakley informed the court that the current lease would end the last day of March 2023. Judge Oakley informed the court that a new contract would need to be created for the new lease.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the award of the RFP for the lease of the Bertram Library Café/Gift Shop Space.
Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
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.
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: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Previous Agenda Items
Calendar Review
Adjournment