County of Burnet {} On this the 23rd day of January 2024, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
- Present:
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- County Judge James Oakley
- Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr.
- Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall
- Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
- Absent:
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- Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle
- Attendees:
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- Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney
- Karin Smith, County Auditor
- Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator
Patricia Cope spoke regarding voting machines.
Charlie Parker spoke regarding stolen elections and border control.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the reappointment of Herb Holloway, Jr. to ESD # 6 Board, effective January 1, 2024.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by County Judge James Oakley, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the reappointment of Alice Price to ESD #8 Board, effective January 1, 2024.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the amended plat of Tract 2, Swiss Village, Unit 1 to correct a clerical or scrivener's error.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve, when available and Judge Oakley signs, the release of Subdivision Performance Bond 4450197, in the amount of $5,042,790.00, for the Cross Timber's Subdivision and the acceptance of Subdivision Maintenance Bond 4450197, in the amount of $756,418.50, for a period of 2 years from this date.
Vote: 4 - 0
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve acceptance of a donation to the VetRide Program for $10,000 from the Estate of Charles Van Mercer, Jr.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to set the BOPATE for April 20, 2024 at the Burnet County Recycle Center, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and HHW for October 19, 2024 at the Burnet County Recycle Center, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 0 - 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.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, gave update on Jail Committee Agenda.
a. MIS Summary for 10/1/23 - 11/20/23
a. Contract with the Pinnacle Group for right of way acquisition
b. 2025 CEO-LE Cert Assurances for both the Sheriff's Office and Constable Pct. 4
c. Resolution for the Burnet County Crime Prevention Officer for FY25 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program with the Office of the Governor
d. Resolution for the CBRNE Training & Medical Treatments for FY25 State Homeland Security Program-LEPTA projects
e. Resolution for the Burnet County License Plate Reader Project for the FY25 Criminal Justice Program from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division
f. Resolution for the Burnet County LEO Mental Health Deputy for the FY25 Victim Assistance, First Responder Program with the Office of the Governor
g. Resolution for the FY25 Bullet-Resistant Shield grant from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division
h. Resolution for the BCSO Security Camera Project for FY25 State Homeland Security Program-Regular Projects
i. Resolution for the Women's Victim Advocate for FY25 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division
j. Approval of Tourism/Marketing Services Contract with Victory Media
k. Approval of Interlocal Service between Burnet County and Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
l. Approval of Interlocal Service between Burnet County and Kingsland Chamber of Commerce
m. Approval of Interlocal Service between Burnet County and Burnet Chamber of Commerce
n. Approval HOTATTF User Quote Agreement with SADA for 7 Google Workspace Business Plus
o. Resolution for the Burnet County Courthouse Metal Detectors and Panic Button Project for the FY25 Criminal Justice Grant Program from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division
p. Agreement with Levy Dykema for design development and construction documents
Adding Q. Body Warrant Camera Grant
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve agenda items a-p. Adding q. Body Warrant Camera Grant.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
- Pinnacle Group Contract
- CEO LE Sheriff and Constable Pct 4
- Crime Prevention Safe Neighborhood
- Resolution for CBRNE
- License Plate Reader
- Victim First Responder
- Bullet Resistant Shield Program
- Security Camera Project
- Resolution for Violence Against Women
- Victory Media
- Marble Falls Highland Lakes Area Chamber
- Kingsland Chamber
- Burnet Chamber
- SADA Quote
- Resolution for panic button and camera
- Agreement with Levy Dykema
- Resolution for Body Worn Camera
a. Request to go out for bid for paving jail
Correction on this agenda item. Paving jail should be paving oil.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, stated roofing bids due Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Bids for paving oil.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
- Consideration and approval of any pending personnel issues within the policy.
- 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.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The court took no action on this agenda item.
