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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 14, day of November 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:
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk; 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.
 
REGULAR MEETING DATE:  Tuesday November 14, 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 – Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007 (b), any person may make comment on any item appearing on the agenda.  Any comments made will not be addressed by the Commissioners Court during the Public Comments agenda item.  Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.
 
4.  Discussion and/or action regarding updates to current Rules of Conduct for Commissioners Court meeting previously approved February 12, 2007 (Oakley)
 
5.  Discussion and/or action concerning a presentation from the Regional SART  (Sexual Assault Response Team) on their Biennial report (Oakley)
 
6.  Discussion and/or action regarding funding source for costs of previously approved live streaming of Commissioners Court meetings (Oakley)
 
7.  Discussion and/or action to allow a variance from the Personnel Policy to authorize the accumulation of vacation time over the 80/120 for Sheriff’s Office employees for FY 23 (Oakley)

8.  Discussion and/or action regarding allocation of votes for Burnet Central Appraisal District Board of Directors (Oakley)
 
9.  Discussion and/or action concerning canvassing the results from the November 7, 2023 election (Oakley/Ferguson)
 
10.  Discussion and/or action regarding the acceptance of donations for the Precinct 4 Thanksgiving luncheon (Dockery)
 
11.  Discussion and/or action regarding the appointment for the unexpired term of Mark Mayfield to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation (Oakley)
 
12.  Discussion and/or action regarding approval for Precinct 4 to purchase a replacement skid steer from Anderson Equipment using BuyBoard pricing using 2022 tax note proceeds (Dockery)
 
13.  Discussion and/or action concerning the upcoming LCRA Steps Forward Day 2024 (Oakley)
 
14.  Discussion and/or action concerning resolution of General and No Litigation Certificate for the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation (Oakley)
 
15.  Discussion and/or action regarding the update of the Burnet County Key Policy for all county employees, department heads, and elected officials (Oakley)
 
16.  Discussion and/or action regarding granting authority to the County Judge to have blanket approval to apply for any grant on behalf of Burnet County.  Thereafter, any grant awarded shall be presented to the commissioner’s court to vote on whether to accept or decline (Oakley/Smith)
 
17.  Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to ratify acceptance of award for a grant for the Women’s Victim Advocate for FY 24 funded by the Violence Against Woman Act (VAWA) Justice and Training Program from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division.  Total project is $81,570.00 with $57,054.00 grant and $24,516.00 match.  Approval was due 11/13/2023 (Oakley/Smith)
 
18.  Discussion and/or action to ratify the approval to apply and signature for the FY 24 Certified Local Government Subgrant from the Texas Historical Commission for the Preservation Planning Project for the Stringtown Cemetery south of Bertram on behalf of the Burnet County Historical Commission.  The application was due November 6th (Oakley/Smith)
 
19.  Discussion and/or action regarding a step-in grade error last year involving Sergeant Erin Chaney (Oakley/Arredondo)
 
20.  Discussion and/or action regarding a resolution to authorize FY 24 county grant to Williamson Burnet County Opportunities for $10,000 in conjunction with Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans, to provide home delivered meals to homebound persons in the county who are elderly and/or have a disability and certifying that the county has approved their accounting system or fiscal agent (Oakley/Smith)
 
21.  Discussion and/or action regarding signing the grant affidavit to certify that the county granted and paid to Williamson Burnet County Opportunities for $10,000 in conjunction with Texas Department of Agriculture 2023 Texans Feeding Texans, to provide home delivered meals to homebound persons in the county who are elderly and/or have a disability (Oakley/Smith)
 
22.  Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of Treasurer’s Monthly Report for Sept. 2023 (Oakley/Crownover)
 
23.  Discussion and/or action regarding the acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report for Q4 FY2023 (Oakley/Crownover)
 
24.  Discussion and/or action regarding a request for variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Clark and Janice Shamblin for a 5 acre tract out of a 35.5 acres tract identified as BCAD parcel #54135 located in the 6600 block of BCR 211 (Beierle)
 
25.  Discussion and/or action concerning the final plat approval for Spicewood Office Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 6 acres located at 901 Spur 191 (Dockery)
 
26.  Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of Lots 51 and 52, Lakeside Beach, Unit no. 1, to be known as Lot 51A, Lakeside Beach, Unit no. 1, a combination of 2 lots into 1 (Dockery)
 
27.  Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of Lots 16-22, Lakeside Beach, Unit No. 1, to be known as Lots 16A and 18A, Lakeside Beach, Unit No. 1, a combination of 2 lots into 1 and 5 lots into 1 (Dockery)
 
28.  Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of Lots 17-19, Enchanted Valley, Sec. 1, to be known as Lots 17A and 18A, Enchanted Valley, Sec. 1, a combination of 3 lots into 2 (Luther)
 
29.  Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of Lots 9A-1 and 9C-1, Miller Creek  Ranch, Phase 1, to be known as Lots 9A-2, 9A-3, 9A-4, 9A-5, and 9C-2, Miller Creek Ranch, Phase 1, creating 4 lots out of 2 (Beierle)
 
30.  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).      
           
31. Reconvene in Open Session. 
 
32. 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.         
 
33.  Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: 
 
34.  Acknowledgement of Receipt
a.  Marble Falls Area EMS update
b.  Building and Septic Monthly report
c.  Letter from City of Marble Falls regarding City of Marble Falls purchase of additional firm water
d.  TCEQ Notice
e.  Texas Demographic Center Letter
f.  Notice from Central Texas Groundwater
           
           
35.  Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a.  Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Bertram and Burnet County for jail services
b.  Contract with 2 Peas in the Pot Catering for the Burnet County Employee Appreciation Luncheon on December 15, 2023
c.  Independent Contractor Agreement with R. Turner for Veterans Transportation
d. Ratify the application submitted and sign the resolution for the Capital Area Council of Governments FY 2024-2025 Solid Waste Program Grant.  The application was due Nov. 13th
e.  Inmate Housing Agreement with Lubbock County to provide jail services
f.  Memorandum of Understanding between Burnet County and Friends of the Herman Brown Free Library
g.  Acceptance of letter from Astec Industries for one year warranty on the Astec CP 130, S/N 190
h.  Radio Tower Space Agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife for  2 years
i.  Approval of Work Order with Willis & Associates Surveying for deed research and surveying of the Oakalla Schoolhouse/Community Center and Volunteer Fire Department into 2 tracts
j.  Approval to authorize the County Auditor to apply for the SB 22 Grant
             
36.  Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for   proposals/qualifications and related openings:
 
            a.  Authorization to go out for RFP for courthouse basement leak repair
            b.  Award of the Jail Inmate Medical Services RFP to Turn Key Health Clinics
 
 
37.  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.
           
 38.  Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
 
39.  Calendar Review.
 
40.  Adjournment
 
 
 
 
 
______________________________________
Judge 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.
 
 
Item #1:
Call to Order
Judge Oakley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
 
Item #2:
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Steve Anderson led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the flags.
 
Item #3:
Public Comments
Claire Nybro, addressed the court about Public Comments, Rules of Conduct and Decorum policy.  Also, addressing agenda item #16 regarding granting authority to the County Judge to have blanket approval to apply for any grant on behalf of Burnet County.

Patricia Cope addressed the court about Public Comments, Rules of Conduct and Decorum policy and the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Herb Krasner addressed the court about Election System.

Jeffrey Donahue addressed the court.

Fernando Albornoz addressed the court about Rules of Conduct and Decorum Policy.

Charlie Parker addressed the court about Rules of Conduct and Decorum Policy.

Juanita Kauffman addressed the court about her concerns.

Cynthia Klentzmen addressed the court about Public Comments. 
 
Item #4:
Rules of Conduct for Commissioners Court meeting previously approved February 12, 2007
Judge Oakley spoke regarding the policy drafting process.

Claire Nybro spoke regarding clarification on revision of the new policy.

Patricia Cope spoke about conflicting rules and public comments.

Comm. Dockery spoke and recommended creating a committee with citizen input.

Comm. Beierle spoke in favor of the committee.

Comm. Luther gave an opinion to stick with the 2007 approved rules.

Comm. Beierle suggested to create a committee with 3 citizens, being Claire Nybro, Patricia Cope and Charlie Parker and 2 court members, being Damon Beierle and Billy Wall. The committee will come up with a citizens approved recommendation for new rules and present to the Commissioners Court.
 
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to create a committee with 3 citizens, being Claire Nybro, Patricia Cope and Charlie Parker and 2 court members, being Damon Beierle and Billy Wall. The committee will come up with a citizens approved recommendation for new rules and present to the Commissioners Court.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #5:
Presentation from the Regional SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) on their Biennial report
Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center Representative, Cambria Driskell, presents Biennial Report.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to accept the Regional SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) on their Biennial report.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #6:
Funding source for costs of previously approved live streaming of Commissioners Court meetings
The court discussed the funding source for costs of previously approved live streaming of Commissioners Court meetings.

Karin Smith, County Auditor, recommended it be charged to non-departmental and the funding source be from unallocated.

Comm. Beierle, gave an update that the other courts are looking to upgrade the court room, so he is working along with them to coordinate schedules.

 
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the new funding source for costs of previously approved live streaming of Commissioners Court meetings.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #7:
Personnel Policy to authorize the accumulation of vacation time over the 80/120 for Sheriff’s Office employees for FY 23
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke regarding variance from the Personnel Policy to authorize the accumulation of vacation time over the 80/120 for Sheriff’s Office employees for FY 23.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve variance from the Personnel Policy to authorize the accumulation of vacation time over the 80/120 for Sheriff’s Office employees for FY 23.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #8:
Allocation of votes for Burnet Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
The court discussed allocation of votes for Burnet Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
 

The court took no action on this agenda item.

 
Item #9:
Canvassing the results from the November 7, 2023 election
Doug Ferguson, Elections Administrator, spoke regarding canvassing the results from the November 7, 2023 election.
Mr. Ferguson recommends looking into opening more locations for even these smaller elections. He presented the results for canvassing.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept canvassing the results from the November 7, 2023 election.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #33:
Department Updates
The court and Doug Ferguson, Elections Administrator, discussed locations and upcoming elections.

Susan Doyle, spoke regarding not meeting quorum, so action not taken by Executive Committee yet.

Patricia Cope gave feedback on locations and sample ballots.

Mark McDonald spoke regarding preparation for upcoming elections.

Recessed at 10:20 a.m.

Reconvened at 10:25 a.m.
 
Item #10:
Donations for the Precinct 4 Thanksgiving luncheon
The court discussed acceptance of donations for the Precinct 4 Thanksgiving luncheon.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve acceptance of donations for the Precinct 4 Thanksgiving luncheon.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #12
Approval for Precinct 4 to purchase a replacement skid steer
The court discussed approval for Precinct 4 to purchase a replacement skid steer from Anderson Equipment using BuyBoard pricing using 2022 tax note proceeds.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Precinct 4 to purchase a replacement skid steer from Anderson Equipment using BuyBoard pricing using 2022 tax note proceeds.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #13:
LCRA Steps Forward Day 2024
Jared Fields, Public Affairs with PEC, gave updates on LCRA Steps Forward Day 2024.
Application deadline is December 8, 2023.
Steps Forward Day will be Friday, April 12, 2024.
 

The court took no action on this agenda item.

 
Item #14:
Resolution of General and No Litigation Certificate for the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation
The court discussed resolution of General and No Litigation Certificate for the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve resolution of General and No Litigation Certificate for the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #19:
Step-in grade error last year involving Sergeant Erin Chaney
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, addressed the court regarding a step-in grade error last year involving Sergeant Erin Chaney.

Karin Smith, County Auditor, stated the funding source would be this year's Labor Line Item. 

Sergeant Erin Chaney, spoke to state the hours after promotion she worked were 1802.00 and overtime 98.75 for an amount of $1969.88.

 
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a step-in grade error last year involving Sergeant Erin Chaney.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #15:
Key Policy
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke on the update of the Burnet County Key Policy for all county employees, department heads, and elected officials.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve Burnet County Key Policy for all county employees, department heads, and elected officials.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #16:
Granting authority to the County Judge to have blanket approval to apply for any grant on behalf of Burnet County
Judge Oakley spoke regarding granting authority to the County Judge to have blanket approval to apply for any grant on behalf of Burnet County. Thereafter, any grant awarded shall be presented to the commissioner’s court to vote on whether to accept or decline. 
Judge Oakley asked Karin Smith, County Auditor, to confirm the intent of the agenda item.

Karin Smith, County Auditor, stated the intent was to prevent loss of funds due to the timing of the grant application and asked the court to take no action. 
 

The court took no action on this agenda item.

 
Item #17:
Acceptance of award for a grant for the Women’s Victim Advocate for FY 24 funded by the Violence Against Woman Act
Karen Smith, County Auditor, addressed the court regarding the approval to ratify acceptance of award for a grant for the Women’s Victim Advocate for FY 24 funded by the Violence Against Woman Act (VAWA) Justice and Training Program from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division.  Total project is $81,570.00 with $57,054.00 grant and $24,516.00 match.  Approval was due November 13, 2023.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, asked to apply and accept the award.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the approval to ratify acceptance of award for a grant for the Women’s Victim Advocate for FY 24 funded by the Violence Against Woman Act (VAWA) Justice and Training Program from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division. Total project is $81,570.00 with $57,054.00 grant and $24,516.00 match. Approval was due November 13, 2023.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #18:
Stringtown Cemetery south of Bertram on behalf of the Burnet County Historical Commission
Rachel Bryson spoke regarding the approval to apply and signature for the FY 24 Certified Local Government Subgrant from the Texas Historical Commission for the Preservation Planning Project for the Stringtown Cemetery south of Bertram on behalf of the Burnet County Historical Commission.  The application was due November 6, 2023. She stated cleanup day will be November 18, 2023.  
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve to ratify the approval to apply and signature for the FY 24 Certified Local Government Subgrant from the Texas Historical Commission for the Preservation Planning Project for the Stringtown Cemetery south of Bertram on behalf of the Burnet County Historical Commission. The application was due November 6, 2023.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #20:
Grant to Williamson Burnet County Opportunities for $10,000 in conjunction with Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans.
Fernando Albornoz, Williamson Burnet County Opportunities Vice President, spoke about resolution to authorize FY 24 county grant to Williamson Burnet County Opportunities for $10,000 in conjunction with Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans, to provide home delivered meals to homebound persons in the county who are elderly and/or have a disability and certifying that the county has approved their accounting system or fiscal agent. 
Stated Bertram has a new Headstart program and a pilot program in Burnet.
 
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve resolution to authorize FY 24 county grant to Williamson Burnet County Opportunities for $10,000 in conjunction with Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans, to provide home delivered meals to homebound persons in the county who are elderly and/or have a disability and certifying that the county has approved their accounting system or fiscal agent.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #21:
Williamson Burnet County Opportunities for $10,000 in conjunction with Texas Department of Agriculture 2023 Texans Feeding Texans
The court discussed signing the grant affidavit to certify that the county granted and paid to Williamson Burnet County Opportunities for $10,000 in conjunction with Texas Department of Agriculture 2023 Texans Feeding Texans, to provide home delivered meals to homebound persons in the county who are elderly and/or have a disability.

Karin Smith, County Auditor clarified this affidavit is for 2023.
 
Item #22:
Treasurer’s Monthly Report for Sept. 2023
Deanne Fisher, Chief Deputy Treasurer, gave report regarding the approval of Treasurer’s Monthly Report for Sept. 2023.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve Treasurer’s Monthly Report for Sept. 2023.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #23:
Quarterly Investment Report for Q4 FY2023
Deanne Fisher, Chief Deputy Treasurer, gave report regarding the acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report for Q4 FY2023.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report for Q4 FY2023.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #24:
Variance - Clark and Janice Shamblin
The court discussed a request for variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Clark and Janice Shamblin for a 5 acre tract out of a 35.5 acres tract identified as BCAD parcel #54135 located in the 6600 block of BCR 211.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve request for variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Clark and Janice Shamblin for a 5 acre tract out of a 35.5 acres tract identified as BCAD parcel #54135 located in the 6600 block of BCR 211.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Commissioner Beierle left the meeting.

Item #25:
Final plat approval for Spicewood Office Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 6 acres located at 901 Spur 191

The court discussed the final plat approval for Spicewood Office Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 6 acres located at 901 Spur 191.

Commissioner Beierle was not present for this agenda item.

 
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve final plat approval for Spicewood Office Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 6 acres located at 901 Spur 191.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle (Absent)
 
Item #26:
Replat of Lots 51 and 52, Lakeside Beach, Unit no. 1, to be known as Lot 51A, Lakeside Beach, Unit no. 1, a combination of 2 lots into 1
The court discussed replat of Lots 51 and 52, Lakeside Beach, Unit no. 1, to be known as Lot 51A, Lakeside Beach, Unit no. 1, a combination of 2 lots into 1.

Commissioner Beierle was not present for this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle (Absent)
 
Item #27:
Replat of Lots 16-22, Lakeside Beach, Unit No. 1, to be known as Lots 16A and 18A, Lakeside Beach, Unit No. 1, a combination of 2 lots into 1 and 5 lots into 1
The court discussed replat of Lots 16-22, Lakeside Beach, Unit No. 1, to be known as Lots 16A and 18A, Lakeside Beach, Unit No. 1, a combination of 2 lots into 1 and 5 lots into 1.

Commissioner Beierle was not present for this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve replat of Lots 16-22, Lakeside Beach, Unit No. 1, to be known as Lots 16A and 18A, Lakeside Beach, Unit No. 1, a combination of 2 lots into 1 and 5 lots into 1.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Other:
Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle (Absent)
 
Commissioner Beierle returned.

Item #28:
Replat of Lots 17-19, Enchanted Valley, Sec. 1, to be known as Lots 17A and 18A, Enchanted Valley, Sec. 1, a combination of 3 lots into 2
The court discussed replat of Lots 17-19, Enchanted Valley, Sec. 1, to be known as Lots 17A and 18A, Enchanted Valley, Sec. 1, a combination of 3 lots into 2.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve replat of Lots 17-19, Enchanted Valley, Sec. 1, to be known as Lots 17A and 18A, Enchanted Valley, Sec. 1, a combination of 3 lots into 2.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #29:
Replat of Lots 9A-1 and 9C-1, Miller Creek Ranch, Phase 1, to be known as Lots 9A-2, 9A-3, 9A-4, 9A-5, and 9C-2, Miller Creek Ranch, Phase 1, creating 4 lots out of 2
The court discussed replat of Lots 9A-1 and 9C-1, Miller Creek  Ranch, Phase 1, to be known as Lots 9A-2, 9A-3, 9A-4, 9A-5, and 9C-2, Miller Creek Ranch, Phase 1, creating 4 lots out of 2.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve replat of Lots 9A-1 and 9C-1, Miller Creek Ranch, Phase 1, to be known as Lots 9A-2, 9A-3, 9A-4, 9A-5, and 9C-2, Miller Creek Ranch, Phase 1, creating 4 lots out of 2.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #30:
Executive Session
The court took no action on this agenda item.
 
Item #31:
Executive Session
The court took no action on this agenda item.
 
Item #32:
Executive Session
The court took no action on this agenda item.
 
Item #33:
Department Updates
Herb Darling, Director Development Services, gave updates regarding new subdivisions, replatting and groundwater district study.

Judge Oakley questioned why, for the last 3 or 4 Fridays, the courthouse doors were locked at 4:30 p.m.  
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, stated it would be looked into.
 
Item #34:
Acknowledgement of Receipt
The Court acknowledged receipts:
a.  Marble Falls Area EMS update
b.  Building and Septic Monthly report
c.  Letter from City of Marble Falls regarding City of Marble Falls purchase of additional firm water
d.  TCEQ Notice
e.  Texas Demographic Center Letter
f.  Notice from Central Texas Groundwater
 
Item #35:
Contracts, Agreements or Grants
The court discussed contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Bertram and Burnet County for jail services
b. Contract with 2 Peas in the Pot Catering for the Burnet County Employee Appreciation Luncheon on December 15, 2023
c.  Independent Contractor Agreement with R. Turner for Veterans Transportation
d.  Ratify the application submitted and sign the resolution for the Capital Area Council of Governments FY 2024-2025 Solid Waste Program Grant.  The application was due Nov. 13th
e.  Inmate Housing Agreement with Lubbock County to provide jail services
f.   Memorandum of Understanding between Burnet County and Friends of the Herman Brown Free Library
g.  Acceptance of letter from Astec Industries for one year warranty on the Astec CP 130, S/N 190
h.  Radio Tower Space Agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife for  2 years
i.   Approval of Work Order with Willis & Associates Surveying for deed research and surveying of the Oakalla Schoolhouse/Community Center and Volunteer Fire Department into 2 tracts
j.   Approval to authorize the County Auditor to apply for the SB 22 Grant

Karin Smith, County Auditor, confirmed to hold F until next agenda. 

Karin Smith, County Auditor, confirmed nothing else needs to be added.
 
 
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve items a-e and g-j.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #36:
Bids and Bid openings
The court discussed calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
a.  Authorization to go out for RFP for courthouse basement leak repair
b.  Award of the Jail Inmate Medical Services RFP to Turn Key Health Clinics  
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve Item 36a only.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Item 36b, Karin Smith, County Auditor, recommends rejecting bid and enter into negotiations with vendors.
Discussion amongst Calvin Boyd, County Sheriff, Matt Kimbler, Jail Administration, Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney and  Karin Smith, County Auditor on rejection and new negotiations with vendors.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to reject 36b and enter into negotiations with vendors.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

 
Item #37:
Consent Agenda
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.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the consent agenda in its entirety.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #38:
Previous agenda items
The court discussed a previous agenda item regarding survey for Briggs.
 
Item #11:
Appointment for the unexpired term of Mark Mayfield to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation
The court discussed the appointment for the unexpired term of Mark Mayfield to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation.


 
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. the appointment of Judge James Oakley to fill the unexpired term of Mark Mayfield to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation. Judge Oakley appointed to the Board of Directors beginning on January 1, 2024.

Vote: 4 - 0 Passed

Other:
County Judge James Oakley (Abstain)
 
Item #39:
Calendar Review
The court reviewed the calendar.

December Commissioners Court meetings will be Tuesday, December 12, 2023 and Thursday, December 21, 2023. 
 
Item #40:
Adjournment
Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m. as there is no further business to discuss.