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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 9th day of January 2024, 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:
  • Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator
  • Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk
  • Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney
  • Karin Smith, County Auditor
 
1.
Call to Order
Judge Oakley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
 
2.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Led by Steve Anderson.
 
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.
Herb Krasner with Connected Burnet County gave update.
 
4.
Presentation from Central Texas Water Coalition (CTWC) (Oakley)
Shannon Hamilton, Executive Director Central Texas Water Coalition, gave update.  She introduced Tom Harrison.  He presented and explained chart handouts.  Judge Oakley acknowledged that Susan Patton with LCRA was also here. 
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5.
Discussion and/or action regarding the appointment of Felicia Sanchez to ESD #2 (Luther)
The court discussed this item.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the appointment of Felicia Sanchez to ESD #2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
6.
Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of John White to ESD #4 (Wall)
The court discussed this item.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve reappointment of John White to ESD #4.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
7.
Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Pam McGregor to ESD #3 (Luther)
The court discussed this item.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the reappointment of Pam McGregor to ESD #3.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
8.
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to enter the private property of Wayne Wall at the SW corner of CR 408N and CR 404 to remove brush to improve driver visibility and public safety, therefore serving a public purpose (Dockery)
The court discussed this item.
 

Motion is made by: County Judge James Oakley, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve to enter the private property of Wayne Wall at the SW corner of CR 408N and CR 404 to remove brush to improve driver visibility and public safety, therefore serving a public purpose.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
9.
Discussion and/or action regarding a survey for Oakalla Community Center/ Volunteer Fire Department land (Oakley)
The court discussed this item.

 
 

The court took no action on this agenda item.

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10.
Discussion and/or action regarding a policy for non-travel related meals (Oakley/K.Smith)
The court discussed this item.

Karin Smith, County Auditor, spoke on this.  Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney gave input.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt a policy for non-travel related meals.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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11.
Discussion and/or action regarding acknowledgment/certification that the County will not reduce the amount of funds provided to the County Attorney, District Attorney, Sheriff or Constables because of funds received under SB22 (Oakley/K.Smith)
The court discussed this item. 

Karin Smith, County Auditor, spoke on this. 
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve acknowledgment/certification that the County will not reduce the amount of funds provided to the County Attorney, District Attorney, Sheriff or Constables because of funds received under SB22.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
12.
Discussion and//or action regarding the approval to accept and sign the statement of grant award for Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY2024 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for an additional Social Worker for the North Hill Country Public Defender's Office.  The amount of grant is $75,090.00 with a match shared by Burnet, Blanco, and Llano counties of $15,018.00.  The grant period is 1/1/24 - 9/30/24 (Oakley)
The court discussed this item.

Karin Smith, County Auditor, spoke on this.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the approval to accept and sign the statement of grant award for Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY2024 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for an additional Social Worker for the North Hill Country Public Defender's Office. The amount of grant is $75,090.00 with a match shared by Burnet, Blanco, and Llano counties of $15,018.00. The grant period is 1/1/24 - 9/30/24.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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13.
Discussion and/or action regarding the release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #726120-M, in the amount of $555,091.00 , for Spicewood Trails Subdivision (Dockery)
The court discussed this item.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #726120-M, in the amount of $555,091.00, for Spicewood Trails Subdivision.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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14.
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).
 

The court took no action on this agenda item.

 
15.
Reconvene in Open Session.
 

The court took no action on this agenda item.

 
16.
Discussion and/or action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.
 

The court took no action on this agenda item.

 
17.
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
Judge Oakley introduced Derek Marchio, Emergency Management Director, and Colin Zapalac, Western Regional Radio System Manager.  He introduced himself and explained his background.  Derek Marchio gave update.
 
18.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
a.  Burnet Fire Response Times
b.  Building and Septic Permit Report
 
The court discussed this item and acknowledged.
 
 
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19.
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a.  Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Burnet and Burnet County to provide support for the Herman Brown Library
b.  Approval to sign the Information Sharing Agreement with Homeland Security (DHS)/ federal Emergency Management (FEMA) for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for grant to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan through Texas Department of Emergency Management
The court discussed this item.
 

Motion is made by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve agenda items a-b.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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20.
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
Karin Smith, County Auditor, stated roof bid is open.
 

The court took no action on this agenda item.

 
21.
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:
  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.
The court discussed this item.
 

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 - Unanimously

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22.
Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
 

The court took no action on this agenda item.

 
23.
Calendar Review.
The court reviewed this calendar.
 
 
24.
Adjournment
Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m. as there is no further business to discuss.
 
Signature