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: Monday, March 6, 2023 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 overtime for 9 employees completing training at the jail (Oakley)
 
4. Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Brad Beneski, Tommy Skinner, and John Manton to ESD #5 (Luther)
 
5. Discussion 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.
 
                   
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.

Judge Oakley called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

There were no comments from the public as there were no public attendees. 

The court discussed overtime for 9 employees completing training at the jail. Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, informed the court the amount was for $17,622.48 but didn't anticipate using the full amount since 3 employees completed their training and the number was down to 6 employees. Judge Oakley informed the court that Commissioner Beierle was absent from court today.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve overtime for 9 employees completing training at the jail.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

The court discussed the reappointment of Brad Beneski, Tommy Skinner, and John Manton to ESD #5.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the reappointment of Brad Beneski, Tommy Skinner, and John Manton to ESD #5.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

The court discussed department updates. Judge Oakley informed the court they had previously discussed an acquisition of real property on the square as well as the budget amendments. Judge Oakley informed that after the budget amendment is approved the property will be closed. Judge Oakley informed the court that the Marble Falls Office for the Tax Accessor Collectors is still closed due to remodeling and hoping it is completed by the end of this week. Judge Oakley informed the court that the Public Defenders Office is lacking a few things before completion but hoping to have a certificate of occupancy and move in by the end of March. Commissioner Luther informed the court that the work for the parking lot was started this morning at the Public Defenders Office.

The court took no action on this agenda item.

There were no receipts to acknowledge.

The court took no action on this agenda item.

The court discussed call for bids. Karin Smith, County Auditor, informed the court that the depository bids were open and the bids will be on the next agenda. 

The court discussed the consent agenda.
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.

Karin Smith, County Auditor, informed the court that the payment for 127 E. Jackson Street building is included as well as the budget amendment.

Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the consent agenda in it's entirety.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

The court discussed call for bids. Commissioner Dockery informed the court that oil bids will open at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8,2023  at the Auditors Office and requested assistance from another commissioner. Commissioner Luther offered his help with this matter. 

The court took no action on this agenda item.

As there was no further business the court adjourned at 10:10 a.m.