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Minutes for Regular Session

The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 9th day of May 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; Karin Smith, County Auditor
 
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.

REGULAR MEETING DATE: Tuesday May 9, 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 regarding the approval to accept and sign for the DR-4572, Hurricane Laura Sub award for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for funds to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan through Texas Department of Emergency Management (Dockery)

5. Discussion and/or action regarding signing the General and No Litigation certificate for the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds. Burnet County has no financial obligation (Dockery)

6. Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of an application of unclaimed property capital credits for counties with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (Dockery/K. Smith)

7. Discussion and/or action regarding authorization for Burnet County Precinct 4 to operate county equipment on the property owned by the Marble Falls Rodeo Association, a non-profit organization for the purposes of arena preparation to benefit all citizens of Burnet County and serving a public purpose (Dockery)

8. Discussion and/or action on regarding a replat of lots 58 and 59, Block 2, Morgan Creek Village, to be known as lot 58A, Block 2, Morgan Creek Village, a combination of 2 lots into 1 (Luther)

9. Discussion and/or action regarding a replat of lot 2 and the south ½ of lot 3, Channel Oaks and Tract 2 and the south ½ of Tract 3, Channel Oaks, Section 1, as recorded in Volume 1, page 202 and Volume 1, Page 228 of the plat records of Burnet county, to be known as Lot 2A, Channel Oaks, a combination of lots (Dockery)

10. 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)

11. Discussion and/or action regarding changing the name of Grelle Park Rd. to Grelle Way per a request from LCRA (Dockery)

12. Discussion and/or action regarding the acceptance of donation from LCRA for April 29th, 2023 BOPATE event (Dockery)

13. 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).

14. Reconvene in Open Session.

15. 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.

16. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
a. Tourism Update – Eclipse information

17. Acknowledgement of Receipt:
a. MIS Summary
b. LCRA Quarry/Mine Permit notice

18. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Contract for additional gsuite licenses for the library
b. Inter local agreement with the City of Highland Haven for road work
c. Tourism Sponsorship Form for the Summer Concert Series in the amount of $3600
d. Updated Inmate Housing Agreement to be sent to the following counties and municipalities:
Blanco, Ector, Grayson, Hamilton, Hays, Kendall, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, Mason, McCulloch,
McLennan, Orange, San Saba, Sutton, Taylor, and Tom Green. Bell County and Llano County
Have a special rate for guaranteed beds
e. Agreement with Kologik for a law enforcement software license for Constable 3


19. Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings.


20. 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.

21. Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.

22. Calendar Review.

23. 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)
a. Emergency Management
b. Elections
c. County Court at Law
d. Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, 2, 3, and 4
e. Jail

24. 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.
 
Item #1:
Call to Order
Commissioner Dockery called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
 
Item #2:
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Commissioner Beierle led the court in Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags.
 
Item #3:
Public Comments
Claire Nybro addressed the court about the elections process. Mark McDonald addressed the court about the voting recount. Craig Coscray addressed the court about the finances and debt in Burnet County. Charlie Parker addressed the court about the election system, open borders and the central banking digital currency. Herb Krasner addressed the court about holding a digital literacy and skills workshop that is scheduled on July 26-27 to help people that are digitally disadvantaged. Preston Williams addressed the court about the property taxes going up. Patricia Cope addressed the court about processes and actions of the commissioner's court.
 
Item #12:
Donation from LCRA
BOPATE Event
The court discussed the acceptance of donation from LCRA for April 29th, 2023 BOPATE event. Commissioner Dockery informed the court that Susan Paxton from LCRA hand delivered the check in the amount of $500.00.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the acceptance of donation from LCRA for April 29th, 2023 BOPATE event.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #11:
Road Name Change
Grelle Park Road to Grelle Way
The court discussed changing the name of Grelle Park Rd. to Grelle Way per a request from LCRA. Commissioner Dockery informed the court that this was formerly abandoned as CR 412 by the Commissioners Court per state statute. 
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve changing the name of Grelle Park Rd. to Grelle Way per a request from LCRA.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #10:
Administrative Leave for
Part-Time Employees
The court discussed 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.

Sara Ann Luther, Human Resource Director, addressed the court regarding feedback on the administrative leave for part-time employees to update the suggested language to say shall be paid to all full time and part time employees for regularly scheduled hours not worked on the day of the closure, temporary hours are excluded hours will not be used to compute overtime.

Comm. Beierle questioned the language in the policy.

Comm. Wall requested the wording be changed to may in the suggested language.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the language in the 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.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #16:
Department Updates
The court discussed Department Updates: 
a.  Tourism Update – Eclipse information

Blair Manning, Tourism, addressed the court about the Eclipse for 2024. 
 
Item #18:
Contracts, Agreements,
or Grants
The court discussed contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
            c.  Tourism Sponsorship Form for the Summer Concert Series in the amount of $3600
           
Blair Manning, Tourism, discussed the tourism sponsorship for the summer concert in the amount of $3600.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Tourism Sponsorship Form for the Summer Concert Series in the amount of $3600.

Vote: 3 - 0 Passed

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle (Abstain)
 
Item #8:
Replat
Morgan Creek Village
The court discussed a replat of lots 58 and 59, Block 2, Morgan Creek Village, to be known as lot 58A, Block 2, Morgan Creek Village, a combination of 2 lots into 1.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve a replat of lots 58 and 59, Block 2, Morgan Creek Village, to be known as lot 58A, Block 2, Morgan Creek Village, a combination of 2 lots into 1.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #9:
Replat
Channel Oaks
The court discussed a replat of lot 2 and the south ½ of lot 3, Channel Oaks and Tract 2 and the south ½ of Tract 3, Channel Oaks, Section 1, as recorded in Volume 1, page 202 and Volume 1, Page 228 of the plat records of Burnet county, to be known as Lot 2A, Channel Oaks, a combination of lots.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the replat of lot 2 and the south ½ of lot 3, Channel Oaks and Tract 2 and the south ½ of Tract 3, Channel Oaks, Section 1, as recorded in Volume 1, page 202 and Volume 1, Page 228 of the plat records of Burnet county, to be known as Lot 2A, Channel Oaks, a combination of lots.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #4:
Hurricane Laura Sub Award
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
The court discussed the approval to accept and sign for the DR-4572, Hurricane Laura Sub award for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for funds to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan through Texas Department of Emergency Management.

Derek Marchio addressed the court about the grant for $105,000.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve and accept and sign for the DR-4572, Hurricane Laura Sub award for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for funds to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan through Texas Department of Emergency Management.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #5:
General and No Litigation certificate
Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
The court discussed signing the General and No Litigation certificate for the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds. Burnet County has no financial obligations.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve signing the General and No Litigation certificate for the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds. Burnet County has no financial obligations.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #6:
Unclaimed Property Capital
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
The court discussed the approval of an application of unclaimed property capital credits for counties with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the approval of an application of unclaimed property capital credits for counties with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #7:
Burnet County Precinct 4 to operate county equipment
Marble Falls Rodeo Association
The court discussed authorization for Burnet County Precinct 4 to operate county equipment on the property owned by the Marble Falls Rodeo Association, a non-profit organization for the purposes of arena preparation to benefit all citizens of Burnet County and serving a public purpose.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve authorization for Burnet County Precinct 4 to operate county equipment on the property owned by the Marble Falls Rodeo Association, a non-profit organization for the purposes of arena preparation to benefit all citizens of Burnet County and serving a public purpose.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #17:
Acknowledgement of Receipts
The court acknowledged the receipts:
a. MIS Summary
b. LCRA Quarry/Mine Permit notice
 
Item #18:
Contracts, Agreements,
or Grants
The court discussed contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified.
a. Contract for additional gsuite licenses for the library
b. Inter local agreement with the City of Highland Haven for road work
d. Updated Inmate Housing Agreement to be sent to the following counties and municipalities: Blanco, Ector, Grayson, Hamilton, Hays, Kendall, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, Mason, McCulloch, McLennan, Orange, San Saba, Sutton, Taylor, and Tom Green. Bell County and Llano County. Have a special rate for guaranteed beds
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve items

a. Contract for additional gsuite licenses for the library
b. Inter local agreement with the City of Highland Haven for road work
d. Updated Inmate Housing Agreement to be sent to the following counties and municipalities: Blanco, Ector, Grayson, Hamilton, Hays, Kendall, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, Mason, McCulloch, McLennan, Orange, San Saba, Sutton, Taylor, and Tom Green. Bell County and Llano County. Have a special rate for guaranteed beds

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified. 
e. Agreement with Kologik for a law enforcement software license for Constable 3.

Comm. Dockery asked if the cad system has been approved with the constables. Comm. Dockery requested to have the item moved to the next agenda May 23, 2023.
 
 
Item #19:
Call for Bids
The court discussed calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings.

Karin Smith, Country Auditor, requested to go out for bids for CR 408 South for paving.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve to go out for bids for paving CR 408 South.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #20:
Consent Agenda
The court discussed the Consent Agenda and require no deliberation by the Commissioner’s Court. Any item from this agenda may be considered separately:
  1. Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
  2. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
  3. Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
  4. Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
  5.  Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor.
  6. Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
  7. Correspondence.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the consent agenda on items a. through g.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #21:
Previous Agenda Items
The court had no previous agenda items to discuss.
 
Item #22:
Calendar Review
The court discussed calendar review.
 
Item #13:
Executive Session
The court took no action on this agenda item.
 
Item #14:
Executive Session
The court took no action on this agenda item.
 
Item #15:
Executive Session
The court took no action on this agenda item.
 
The court recessed at 9:50 a.m.
 
The court reconvened at 10:02 a.m.
 
Item #23:
FY 24 Budget Workshop
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.
a.  Emergency Management
b.  Elections
c. County Court at Law
d.  Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, 2, 3, and 4
e.  Jail

Item a. Derek Marshio, Emergency Management, spoke to the court about budget requests for the FY 24 Burnet County Budget.

Item b. Doug Ferguson, Elections, spoke to the court about budget requests for the FY 24 Burnet County Budget.

Item c. Cody Henson, County Court at Law, spoke to the court about budget requests for the FY 24 Burnet County Budget.

Item d. Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, 2, 3 and 4 spoke to the court about budget requests for the FY 24 Burnet County Budget.

Item e: Jail spoke to the court about budget requests for the FY 24 Burnet County Budget.
 
Item #23:
Adjournment
As there was no further business Commissioner Dockery adjourned the meeting at 11:54 a.m.