County of Burnet {} On this the 11th day of April 2023, 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; Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk; Karin Smith, County Auditor
- Attendees:
- Brittney Smith, Deputy Clerk
REGULAR MEETING DATE: Tuesday April 11, 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. Presentation of a Proclamation acknowledging April as Child Abuse Awareness Month (Dockery)
5. Presentation and discussion regarding the appointment of William “Bill” Eide to the ESD 8 Board for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2024 (Beierle)
6. Discussion and/or action regarding a request made by the sole property owners located along the entirety of both sides of Burnet County Road 342B (Mr. Gibbs and the Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association) to vacate said roadway. CR 342B begins at the intersection of FM 1431 and dead ends at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. This route is no longer the public access to the Pleasant Valley Cemetery (Wall)
7. Discussion and/or action on regarding waiver of property tax penalties and interest for Property ID #1201814, Big Creek Drive, Lot 89, Kingsland, Tx. (Dockery)
8. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to apply for and sign resolution for a grant with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY 2024 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for the North Hill Country Public Defender’s Office (Dockery/Smith)
9. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to apply to sign the Williamson County District Attorney for the FY 2023 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Grant Program for the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force for September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023 (Dockery/Smith)
10. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to renew property/mobile equipment insurance with Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool for the period 7/1/23 – 7/1/24 (Dockery/Smith)
11. Discussion and/or action regarding Administrative Leave for part-time employees who are unable to work their scheduled hours due to the unforeseen/unanticipated closure of Burnet County by the County Judge/Senior Commissioner (Dockery/S.Luther)
12. Discussion and/or action regarding the name change of County Road 412 to Grelle Park Rd. (Dockery)
13. Discussion and/or action concerning the final plat hearing for Thunderbird Square, a subdivision consisting of 5 lots on 1.415 acres also known as BCAD parcel #56168 (Dockery)
14. Discussion and/or action concerning the final plat for Kingsland Family Dollar, a private subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 1.94 acres located east of the intersection of FM 1431 and FM 2342 (Luther)
15. 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).
a. Discussion regarding the potential purchase of property by County for County use purposes
16. Reconvene in Open Session.
17. 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.
a. Potential purchase of property by County for County use purposes
18. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
19. Acknowledgement of Receipt:
a. MIS Summary
b. North Hill Country Public Defender’s Office Appreciation letter
c. Waste Management Rate Adjustment
d. TCEQ Notice of Proposed Renewal with Amendment of General Permit authorizing the discharge of wastewater
20. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Mayfest Tourism Sponsorship Request - $750 level
b. Contract with Hill Country National Bank for the County’s Bank Depository Services
c. Approval of Work Order No. 23-269 for engineering services for paving plans and specs for CR 408S. to be paid using the 2022 Tax Note
d. Interlocal agreement and order for the City of Cottonwood Shores
e. Approval of contracts for SO Cadets J. Perkins and K. Skinner to receive Academy training
f. Sales Agreement for a Canon copier for the County Clerk’s Office. The purchase to be made using Records Management funds
g. Contract agreement between CORE Business Technologies and Burnet County for payment processing services in the County Clerk’s office
21. Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings
22. 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.
23. Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
24. Calendar Review.
25. FY 24 Budget Workshop: The members of the Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and/or take action in the preparation of the FY 24 Burnet County Budget , including but not limited to, addressing all Burnet County government department budgets and/or requests, county policy, county procedures, county goals & philosophies, budget timelines, plus compensation benefits and/or priorities (Dockery/Smith)
26. Adjournment.
Joe Don Dockery, Comm. Pct. 4
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
Presentation & Procloamtion
April Child Abuse Awareness Month
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Proclamation acknowledging April as Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Name Change
CR 412 to Grelle Park Rd.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the name change of County Road 412 to Grelle Park Rd.
Vote: 3 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Other:
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Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle (Absent)
Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY 2024
Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for the
North Hill Country Public Defender’s Office
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve applying to sign the Williamson County District Attorney for the FY 2023 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Grant Program for the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force for September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Department Updates
Sara Ann Luther, Human Resources, informed the court that the county spring picnic will be Friday May 5, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will be held at the Wallace Ridell Park. Ms. Luther felt like this facility would have room for employees. Ms. Luther requested the opinion from the commissioners for food choice and the Precincts to cook for the event. Ms. Luther thanked Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, and her office for handling the raffle baskets and organizing.
Appointment of William “Bill” Eide
ESD 8 Board
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the appointment of William “Bill” Eide to the ESD 8 Board for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2024.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Vacate Said Roadway
Pleasant Valley Cemetary
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve request made by the sole property owners located along the entirety of both sides of Burnet County Road 342B (Mr. Gibbs and the Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association) to vacate said roadway. CR 342B begins at the intersection of FM 1431 and dead ends at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. This route is no longer the public access to the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Property Tax Waiver Request
Property ID #1201814
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Grant
FY23 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority
Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve to apply to sign the Williamson County District Attorney for the FY 2023 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Grant Program for the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force for September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Renewal for Property/Mobile Equipment Insurance
Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve to renew property/mobile equipment insurance with Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool for the period 7/1/23 – 7/1/24.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Administrative Leave
part-time employees
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Thunderbird Square
Final Plat
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the final plat hearing for Thunderbird Square, a subdivision consisting of 5 lots on 1.415 acres also known as BCAD parcel #56168.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Final Plat
Kingsland Family Dollar
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Acknowledgement of Receipts
a. MIS Summary
b. North Hill Country Public Defender’s Office Appreciation letter
c. Waste Management Rate Adjustment
d. TCEQ Notice of Proposed Renewal with Amendment of General Permit authorizing the discharge of wastewater
Contracts, Agreements,
Or Grants
a. Mayfest Tourism Sponsorship Request - $750 level.
b. Contract with Hill Country National Bank for the County’s Bank Depository Services.
c. Approval of Work Order No. 23-269 for engineering services for paving plans and specs for CR 408S. to be paid using the 2022 Tax Note.
d. Interlocal agreement and order for the City of Cottonwood Shores.
e. Approval of contracts for SO Cadets J. Perkins and K. Skinner to receive Academy training.
f. Sales Agreement for a Canon copier for the County Clerk’s Office. The purchase to be made using Records Management funds.
g. Contract agreement between CORE Business Technologies and Burnet County for payment processing services in the County Clerk’s office.
Commissioner Dockery informed the court that item g. would need to be contingent upon the review of the county auditor, clerk, and attorney.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, requested to add item h. Contract with the LexisNexis.
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: with item g. subject to review.
Mayfest Tourism Sponsorship Request - $750 level, Contract with Hill Country National Bank for the County’s Bank Depository Services, Approval of Work Order No. 23-269 for engineering services for paving plans and specs for CR 408S. to be paid using the 2022 Tax Note, Interlocal agreement and order for the City of Cottonwood Shores, Approval of contracts for SO Cadets J. Perkins and K. Skinner to receive Academy training, Sales Agreement for a Canon copier for the County Clerk’s Office, The purchase to be made using Records Management funds, Contract agreement between CORE Business Technologies and Burnet County for payment processing services in the County Clerk’s office, and Contract with the LexisNexis.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
- Mayfest Tourism Sponsorship Request - 750.00
- Contract with Hill Country National Bank for the County's Depository Services
- Work Order No. 23-269 for engineering services for paving plans and specs for CR 408S. to be paid using the 2022 Tax Note
- Contract for SO Cadet J. Perkins to receive Academy training
- Contract for SO Cadet K. Skinner to receive Academy training
- Interlocal agreement and order for the City of Cottonwood Shores
- LexisNexis Agreement
Acknowledgement of Receipts
Call For Bids
The court took no action on this agenda item.
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 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the consent agenda in its entirety.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Previous Agenda Items
Calendar Review
FY 24 Budget Workshop
Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve FY 24 Budget Workshop: The members of the Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and/or take action in the preparation of the FY 24 Burnet County Budget , including but not limited to, addressing all Burnet County government department budgets and/or requests, county policy, county procedures, county goals & philosophies, budget timelines, plus compensation benefits and/or priorities.
Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously
Executive Session
a. Discussion regarding the potential purchase of property by County for County use purposes.
The court went into executive session at 9:43 a.m.
Executive Session
Executive Session
a. Potential purchase of property by County for County use purposes.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Adjournment