County of Burnet {} On this the 26th day of MARCH, 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
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
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
Discussion and/or action regarding a Proclamation honoring Donald Fawcett (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to accept the 23rd day of March, 2024 as Donald Fawcett Day of Service.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified
b. Acceptance of a quote for a new contract with TimeClockPlus for cloud based services
d. Adoption of an MOU with the State Wide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC)
e. Approve and sign Reliable Tire Agreement for the tire trailer for the BOPATE scheduled for April 21, 2024
f. Ratify the approval to apply, and sign the resolution Replacement of Outdated Core Switches Project for FY25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program - Mitigation Projects, FY 25. This replaces application #5148601 because of an incorrect funding program.
g. Approve and sign the resolution adding the matching funds clause for the Burnet County LEO Mental Health Deputy and Counseling Services Project for FY25 Victim Assistance, First Responder Program
h. Sponsorship Application from Burnet Community Coalition for Jackson Street Jams to be paid for by Hotel/Motel tax
i. Adopt a budget for the Rural Law Enforcement Grant (SB22)
j. Camera Service agreement with the Flock Group
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve 19d. Adoption of an MOU with the State Wide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC).
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Presentation of the Burnet County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, by Patillo, Brown and Hill, LLP. (Oakley/Smith)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve Burnet County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, by Patillo, Brown and Hill, LLP.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Public Hearing, pursuant to Section 232.008 of the Texas Local Government Code, concerning the cancelation of lot 52, Thomas Ranch, Sec. 1, as recorded in Document #202306164, Official Public Records of Burnet County, Texas (Dockery)
Discussion and/or action regarding an order to cancel lot 52, Thomas Ranch, Section 1 (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve order canceling lot 52, Thomas Ranch, Section 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the final plat for Frers Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 2 lots on 1.752 acres, located at 136 Mountain View Circle (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve final plat for Frers Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 2 lots on 1.752 acres, located at 136 Mountain View Circle.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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)
Reconvene in Open Session
Discussion and/or action regarding items discussed in Executive Session
Discussion and/or action concerning the lease agreement for office space located at 205 S. Pierce for use as the JP #1 office space (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve lease agreement for office space located at 205 S. Pierce for use as the JP #1 office space.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the letter of opinion from TAC general counsel regarding a fence as an obstruction to a county roadway (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt letter of opinion from TAC general counsel regarding a fence as an obstruction to a county roadway.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action allowing the use of county equipment and manpower to assist the Burnet Rodeo Association in arena preparation for their upcoming fundraiser (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the use of county equipment and manpower to assist the Burnet Rodeo Association in arena preparation for their upcoming fundraiser.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding Property and Mobile Equipment insurance renewal with Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool for the period 7/1/2024 - 7/1/2025 (Oakley/Smith)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Property and Mobile Equipment insurance renewal with Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool for the period 7/1/2024 - 7/1/2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding accepting a donation from HEB for emergency services personnel during the Eclipse event (Oakley/Smith)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a donation from HEB for emergency services personnel during the Eclipse event.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates
Acknowledgement of Receipt
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. Acceptance of a quote for a new contract with TimeClockPlus for cloud based services
d. Adoption of an MOU with the State Wide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC)
e. Approve and sign Reliable Tire Agreement for the tire trailer for the BOPATE scheduled for April 21, 2024
f. Ratify the approval to apply, and sign the resolution Replacement of Outdated Core Switches Project for FY25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program - Mitigation Projects, FY 25. This replaces application #5148601 because of an incorrect funding program.
g. Approve and sign the resolution adding the matching funds clause for the Burnet County LEO Mental Health Deputy and Counseling Services Project for FY25 Victim Assistance, First Responder Program
h. Sponsorship Application from Burnet Community Coalition for Jackson Street Jams to be paid for by Hotel/Motel tax
i. Adopt a budget for the Rural Law Enforcement Grant (SB22)
j. Camera Service agreement with the Flock Group
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke on item i.
Karen Smith, County Auditor, gave update on item i.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve all items minus d, h and i.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve item h.
Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, abstained.
Vote: 4 - 0
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt a budget for the Rural Law Enforcement Grant (SB22) motion with complete vetting of all positions.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion regarding any previous agenda items
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve award of the bid for the work to be performed on CR 401N. To be paid using the 2023 tax notes.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
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
Calendar Review
Adjournment
