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:  Thursday December 21, 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 the approval to renew liability insurance with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool.  Coverage dates are 4/1/24 – 4/1/25 (Oakley/Smith)
 
5.  Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of:
            a.  March 5, 2024 Primary countywide polling locations
            b.  March 5, 2024 Primary countywide polling locations voting equipment allocation
            c.  March 5, 2024 Primary Early Voting locations and dates/hours of operation
 
6.  Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of John Smallwood and Randy Hartman to the ESD 7 Board, effective January 1, 2024 (Beierle)
 
7.  Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of James Shamard to the ESD 8 Board, effective January 1, 2024 (Beierle)
 
8.  Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Thomas Guess to the ESD 4 Board, effective January 1, 2024 (Beirele)
 
9.  Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Nancy Hansen to the ESD 6 Board, effective January 1, 2024 (Luther)
 
10.  Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Bill Proffer and Sharon Barclay to ESD 2, effective January 1, 2024 (Luther)
 
11.  Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Bucky Brady and Steve Tatom to the ESD 3 Board, effective January 1, 2024 (Luther)
 
12.  Discussion and/or action concerning the approval of out of state travel to the 2024 Odyssey Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana (Oakley/Smith)
 
13.  Discussion and/or action concerning the $5,000 donation to the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund from Sentry Security & Investigation, LP. (Oakley/Smith)
 
14.  Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of bonds for Sheri Frazier, County Tax Assessor-Collector, and Millicent Bindseil, Constable, Pct. 4 (Oakley/Stafford)
 
15.   Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of Treasurer’s monthly report for November 2024 (Oakley/Crownover)
 
16.   Discussion and/or action regarding the release of Maintenance Bond #CNB-39424-00, in the amount of $72,458.75, for Dockal Ranchettes, Phases 1 and 2 (Beierle)
 
17.  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).      
           
18.  Reconvene in Open Session. 
 
19.  Discussion and/or action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.           
  
20.  Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: 
  
21.  Acknowledgement of Receipt: 
            a.  MIS Summary for Oct. 1, 2023 – Oct. 31, 2023

22.  Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:            
23.  Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for  proposals/qualifications and related openings:
           
24.  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:            
25.  Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
 
26.  Calendar Review.
 
27.  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.
 

Judge Oakley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Invocation and Pledge led by Steve Anderson.

Art Ganung spoke about concerns with voting.

The court discussed approval to renew liability insurance with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool.  Coverage dates are 4/1/24 – 4/1/25.

Karin Smith, County Auditor, spoke stating this is the annual renewal.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve renewal liability insurance with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool. Coverage dates are 4/1/24 – 4/1/25.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Steve Anderson sang "Joy to the World" with audience participation. 

The court discussed the reappointment of John Smallwood and Randy Hartman to the ESD 7 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the reappointment of John Smallwood and Randy Hartman to the ESD 7 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the reappointment of James Shamard to the ESD 8 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the reappointment of James Shamard to the ESD 8 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the reappointment of Thomas Guess to the ESD 4 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the reappointment of Thomas Guess to the ESD 4 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the reappointment of Nancy Hansen to the ESD 6 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the reappointment of Nancy Hansen to the ESD 6 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the reappointment of Bill Proffer and Sharon Barclay to ESD 2, effective January 1, 2024.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the reappointment of Bill Proffer and Sharon Barclay to ESD 2, effective January 1, 2024.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the reappointment of Bucky Brady and Steve Tatom to the ESD 3 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the reappointment of Bucky Brady and Steve Tatom to the ESD 3 Board, effective January 1, 2024.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the approval of out of state travel to the 2024 Odyssey Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the out of state travel to the 2024 Odyssey Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the $5,000 donation to the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund from Sentry Security & Investigation, LP.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the $5,000 donation to the Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund from Sentry Security & Investigation, LP.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed approval of:

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve 5a. March 5, 2024 Primary countywide polling locations.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve 5b. March 5, 2024 Primary countywide polling locations voting equipment allocation.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve 5c. March 5, 2024 Primary Early Voting locations and dates/hours of operation.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court discussed the approval of bonds for Sheri Frazier, County Tax Assessor-Collector, and Millicent Bindseil, Constable, Pct. 4.

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve bonds for Sheri Frazier, County Tax Assessor-Collector, and Millicent Bindseil, Constable, Pct. 4.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

The court took no action on this agenda item.

The court took no action on this agenda item.

The court took no action on this agenda item.

The court took no action on this agenda item.

Herb Darling, Director Burnet County Development Services, gave update. 

Agenda year is incorrect.  It should read 2023.

Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, gave report.

 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Treasurer’s monthly report for November 2023.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Acknowledgment of Receipt:        
            a.  MIS Summary for Oct. 1, 2023 – Oct. 31, 2023

Received.

Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve agenda items a-c.

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Karin Smith, County Auditor, listed upcoming bids.

The court took no action on this agenda item.

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:

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

Vote: 5 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, reported on jail committee.  The committee has met and had 1st meeting.

Ballot Draw at 6:00 p.m. tonight.

The court reviewed the calendar.

Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 9:55 a.m. as there is no further business to discuss.