The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet {} On this the 5th day of July, 2023, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in Special Session. The following members of the court were present:
County of Burnet {} On this the 5th day of July, 2023, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in Special 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:
- Vicinta Stafford, Burnet County Clerk; Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator; Karin Smith, County Auditor
AGENDA
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.
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. 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).
5. 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. Discussion and/or action regarding acceptance of settlement offer to Burnet County concerning in re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation MDL (Cause No. D-1-GN-16-000370); In re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation: TCAA Enforcement Cases; In the 200th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas). Potential action includes providing Commissioner Joe Don Dockery authority to execute any and all settlement documentation.
6. Discussion regarding Department Updates: (Dockery)
7. Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Dockery)
8. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreement or grants to be approved and/or ratified (Dockery)
9. Call for Bids/ Requests for Proposals/ Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/ RFP openings or submitted bids. (Dockery)
10. 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:
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
11. Adjournment.
Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner, 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.
SPECIAL MEETING DATE: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
MEETING TIME: 10:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 2nd Floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, Texas
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. 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).
- Discussion with County Attorney regarding settlement offer to Burnet County concerning In re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation MDL (Cause No. D-1-GN-16-000370); In re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation: TCAA Enforcement Cases; In the 200th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
5. 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. Discussion and/or action regarding acceptance of settlement offer to Burnet County concerning in re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation MDL (Cause No. D-1-GN-16-000370); In re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation: TCAA Enforcement Cases; In the 200th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas). Potential action includes providing Commissioner Joe Don Dockery authority to execute any and all settlement documentation.
7. Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Dockery)
8. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreement or grants to be approved and/or ratified (Dockery)
9. Call for Bids/ Requests for Proposals/ Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/ RFP openings or submitted bids. (Dockery)
a. Going out for bids for roofing on the courthouse, library, and repairs to various buildings
10. 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.c. Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
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. 11. Adjournment.
Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner, 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
Call to Order
Commissioner Dockery called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Item #2:
Public Comments
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Item #3:
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).
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).
- Discussion with County Attorney regarding settlement offer to Burnet County concerning In re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation MDL (Cause No. D-1-GN-16-000370); In re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation: TCAA Enforcement Cases; In the 200th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #4:
Reconvene in Open Session.
Reconvene in Open Session.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #5:
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.
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. Discussion and/or action regarding acceptance of settlement offer to Burnet County concerning in re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation MDL (Cause No. D-1-GN-16-000370); In re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation: TCAA Enforcement Cases; In the 200th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas). Potential action includes providing Commissioner Joe Don Dockery authority to execute any and all settlement documentation.
The court discussed the acceptance of a settlement offer to Burnet County concerning in re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation MDL (Cause No. D-1-GN-16-000370); In re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation: TCAA Enforcement Cases; In the 200th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas). Potential action includes providing Commissioner Joe Don Dockery with authority to execute any and all settlement documentation.
The settlement includes an amount of $50,000.00 from the Harris County award. 33.33%, or $16,665.00, will go to pay outside legal counsel for representing Burnet County. The remaining will go into the Burnet County General Fund.
The settlement includes an amount of $50,000.00 from the Harris County award. 33.33%, or $16,665.00, will go to pay outside legal counsel for representing Burnet County. The remaining will go into the Burnet County General Fund.
Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the settlement offer to Burnet County concerning in re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation MDL (Cause No. D-1-GN-16-000370); In re Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation: TCAA Enforcement Cases; In the 200th Judicial District Court of Travis County, Texas). Potential action includes providing Commissioner Joe Don Dockery with authority to execute any and all settlement documentation.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #6:
Discussion regarding Department Updates: (Dockery)
Discussion regarding Department Updates: (Dockery)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #7:
Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Dockery)
Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Dockery)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #8:
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreement or grants to be approved and/or ratified (Dockery)
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreement or grants to be approved and/or ratified (Dockery)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #9:
Call for Bids/ Requests for Proposals/ Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/ RFP openings or submitted bids. (Dockery)
a. Going out for bids for roofing on the courthouse, library, and repairs to various buildings
Call for Bids/ Requests for Proposals/ Qualifications. Discussion and/or action on bid/ RFP openings or submitted bids. (Dockery)
a. Going out for bids for roofing on the courthouse, library, and repairs to various buildings
The court discussed calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings,
Commissioner Dockery explained that due to the damage to some buildings from the recent hail storms in excess of $50,000.00, the County must go out for bids to complete the needed repairs. This is under the direction of TAC.
a. Going out for bids for roofing on the courthouse, library, and repairs to various buildings
Commissioner Dockery explained that due to the damage to some buildings from the recent hail storms in excess of $50,000.00, the County must go out for bids to complete the needed repairs. This is under the direction of TAC.
Motion was made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to go out for bids for roofing on the courthouse, library, and repairs to various buildings.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #10:
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:
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:
- Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
- Payroll approval/Personnel Action Form Approval
- Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments.
- Consideration and approval concerning budget line item transfers.
- Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
- Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor
- Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
- Correspondence.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item # 11:
Adjournment
Adjournment
As there was no further business, Commissioner Dockery adjourned the meeting at 10:04 a.m.
