County of Burnet {} On this the 13th day of February 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 2 Damon Beierle
- Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall
- Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
- Attendees:
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- Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney
- Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk
- Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator
- Karin Smith, County Auditor
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve to enter the private property of Wayne Wall at the SE Corner of CR 406 and CR 404 to remove brush to improve driver visibility and public safety, therefore serving a public purpose.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Resolution read by James Oakley.
Claire Nybro spoke regarding this item. Charlie Parker spoke regarding this item. Mike Kammleh spoke regarding this item.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt Resolution of Support by Burnet County Commissioners Court for additional measures to secure the border, stop the invasion at the border, and protect our communities.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the approval and signature of the final Financial Status Report, Conditional Final Waiver and Release of Claims, Amendment #1 for the Texas Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Grant program to assist LEPC's in establishing, maintaining, and/or improving their implementation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The change is removing the EOC website and design and adding the switch to connect the generator to the EOC that was also purchased with this grant and to add the shipping for the generator.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner, Damon Beierle, gave breakdown of quotes. Cost will be split between all four commissioners. Old truck will be sold.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the purchase of the Peterbilt 567 Tractor for $171,528.72 as the new haul truck. The cost to be split by all Precincts.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve membership to National Association of Counties.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve authorization for Pct. 2 Road and Bridge Crew to access two private properties near the 7000 Block of CR 252 in order to clear brush and trees in the ROW for a widening project of CR 252. Such action would serve a public purpose as it would increase public safety for travelers along CR 252. Property owners James Allen and Schunk Family Ranch, LLC have provided permission for this proposed action.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report for December 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report - Q1 FY24 (October - December 2023.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Gary Brian Robinson to divide a 19.59 acre tract into 2 tracts identified as BCAD parcel #103302 located at the intersection of CR 200 and 200A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Mary Kay Wall Flemming to create a 5.01 acre tract out of a 119.52 acre tract identified as BCAD parcel #47174, 47176, 47177, 48287 and 54183 located in the 6000 block of CR 330.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve replat of a portion of Lots 66 and 67, Twin Isles Subdivision, to be known as Lot 67-A, Twin Isles Subdivision.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve replat of Lots 1 and 2, Clen Oaks, to be known as Lot 1A, Clen Oaks.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Blair Manning, Tourism Director, gave update. Solar Eclipse Townhall meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the Burnet Community Center. The times will be 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Derek Marchio, Emergency Management Coordinator, gave update.
b. Cassie VFD and EMS Report
c. MFAEMS Report
d. MIS Summary
e. State Crisis Intervention Grants
f. Updates Personnel Policy/Employee Handbook
g. Autopsy Fee Increase
b. SADA License quote
c. Bluebonnet Festival Sponsorship for the $5,000 level for Tourism
d. District Attorney Agreement for the FY 2024 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Program for the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force for Sept. 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
e. Pinnacle Consulting Management Group for acquisition services
f. Johnson Controls Agreement
g. Inter local Agreement with DPS for the Failure to Appear Program (Omni)
Adding (h). Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Cybersecurity Assessment and Evaluation Project for FY25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Assessment and Evaluation
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve agenda items a-b and d-h.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve 21c.
Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 2, Abstains.
Vote: 4 - 0
Karin Smith, County Auditor, updated court on roof bids. Will need to go to Historical Commission for approval before court's approval.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve to go out for bids for work to be performed on CR 401N.
Vote: 5 - 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 3 Billy Wall to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to allow Judge Oakley to execute documents for transaction.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
