The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet {} On this the 27th day of February 2024, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
County of Burnet {} On this the 27th 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
- Karin Smith, County Auditor
- Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator
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 County Commissioner, Billy Wall.
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.
Patricia Cope spoke regarding the elections in Burnet County.
4.
Presentation from Caroline Ragsdale for a status report of the Burnet County Child Welfare Board (Oakley)
Caroline Ragsdill gave report for Burnet County Child Welfare Board on how they have provided to children throughout the year.
5.
Discussion and/or action concerning waiving penalties for BCAD #31105 for Alan and Stacy Adams (Oakley)
Chief Appraiser, Stan Hemphill, explained the situation.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Attachments:
6.
Discussion and/or action concerning a new law, effective January 1, 2024, allowing for partial to full property tax exemptions for daycare centers (Oakley)
Chief Appraiser, Stan Hemphill, explained the situation. Patricia Cope voiced concerns. Marco Cruz, from Head Start, explained how their organization would benefit from this new law. Kelly Dix, from City of Burnet, asked if the City of Burnet must follow what Burnet County chooses.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
8. Discussion and/or action concerning a replat of lots 1A - 15A, Campa Pajama subdivision and lots 1A - 9A and lot 15A of Lakeview Subdivision, to be known as lot 1B and 10A of Lakeview Subdivision (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 replat of lots 1A - 15A, Campa Pajama subdivision and lots 1A - 9A and lot 15A of Lakeview Subdivision, to be known as lot 1B and 10A of Lakeview Subdivision.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
9. 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.
10. Reconvene in Open Session.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
11. Discussion and/or action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
17. Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
Judge Oakley spoke regarding the previously approved purchase of the Old Elementary School from BCISD.
7. Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m. concerning Mass Gathering Permit for the eclipse event at Reveille Peak, the dates being April 4th - 9th (Oakley)
Open Hearing at 9:31 a.m. Chief Deputy, Alan Trevino, started hearing. Mike Kammleh is not happy and wants it to be denied. Claire Nybro spoke regarding her concerns. Patricia Cope spoke regarding traffic and county expenses. Chief Deputy, Alan Trevino, answered the questions of Mrs. Cope. Charlie Parker wanted to thank all the agencies for their preparations for this event. Close hearing at 9:45 a.m.
Attachments:
12. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
a. Collections Report
a. Collections Report will move to next meeting.
Herb Darling, Director Burnet County Development Services, spoke regarding HB 3697.
Derek Marchio, Emergency Services Coordinator, gave update.
Herb Darling, Director Burnet County Development Services, spoke regarding HB 3697.
Derek Marchio, Emergency Services Coordinator, gave update.
13. Acknowledgement of Receipt:
None.
14. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for a grant with the Texas Historic Commission's Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program
b. Marble Falls Summer Concert Series Sponsorship application for $2500 from Hotel Occupancy Tax
c. Burnet Airshow Sponsorship application for $5000 from Hotel Occupancy Tax
d. Placer AI agreement for tourism department
e. Ratify the approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Cybersecurity Assessment and Evaluation Project for FY 25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Assessment and Evaluation that was approved on 2/9/2024
f. Xerox agreement for District Attorney's office in Burnet and Llano counties
g. Approve contract with Motorola for service agreement for microwave system located at the Sheriff's Office tower, March 1st through September 30th 2024
h. Contract with Architectural Firm Levy Dykema
i. Contract with Flock Safety for HOTATTF
b. Marble Falls Summer Concert Series Sponsorship application for $2500 from Hotel Occupancy Tax
c. Burnet Airshow Sponsorship application for $5000 from Hotel Occupancy Tax
d. Placer AI agreement for tourism department
e. Ratify the approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Cybersecurity Assessment and Evaluation Project for FY 25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Assessment and Evaluation that was approved on 2/9/2024
f. Xerox agreement for District Attorney's office in Burnet and Llano counties
g. Approve contract with Motorola for service agreement for microwave system located at the Sheriff's Office tower, March 1st through September 30th 2024
h. Contract with Architectural Firm Levy Dykema
i. Contract with Flock Safety for HOTATTF
The court discussed this item.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, asked for i to be moved to next agenda.
Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, requested to remove b for separate vote.
No additions.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, asked for i to be moved to next agenda.
Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, requested to remove b for separate vote.
No additions.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve agenda items a,c-h.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve agenda item b. Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 2, Abstains.
Vote: 4 - 0
Attachments:
- Resolution Texas Historic Commission's Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program
- Marble Falls Concert Series Sponsorship Application
- Burnet Airshow Sponsorship Application
- Placer ai agreement
- Cybersecurity resolution
- Xerox agreement for DA office in Burnet and Llano Counties
- Motorola Agreement
- Contract Levy Dykema
15. Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
Judge Oakley stated the courthouse roof replacement has not been awarded yet. Waiting on the Historical Commission to approve.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
16. 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:
- 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.
The court discussed this item.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, asked for hand check for Leadership Breakfast and amendment for tasers.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, asked for hand check for Leadership Breakfast and amendment for tasers.
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 with the addition of the hand check and the amendment for tasers.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
18. Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
19.
Adjournment
Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 10:04 a.m. as there is no further business to discuss.
Signature
