County of Burnet {} On this the 9th day of April, 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
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.
Presentation of a Proclamation acknowledging April as Child Abuse Awareness Month (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve Proclamation acknowledging April as Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the Burnet County Commissioners Court nomination of Kevin Churchwell to the LCRA Region K Water planning group, representing agricultural interests (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Burnet County Commissioners Court nomination of Kevin Churchwell to the LCRA Region K Water planning group, representing agricultural interests.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the waiver of penalties and interests for property located at 2510 Belaire East Lane, Granite Shoals, Tx. from Mr. Robert Pistilli (Oakley)
Discussion and/or action regarding the waiver of penalties and interest with regard to property ID number 123523 by Gloria Flandermeyer (Oakley)
Discussion and/or action regarding authorization for Burnet County Pct. 4 to operate county equipment on the property owned by the Marble Falls Rodeo Association, a non-profit organization, for the purposes of arena preparation to benefit all citizens of Burnet County and therefore serving a public purpose (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve authorization for Burnet County Pct. 4 to operate county equipment on the property owned by the Marble Falls Rodeo Association, a non-profit organization, for the purposes of arena preparation to benefit all citizens of Burnet County and therefore serving a public purpose.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the adoption of a Resolution by the Burnet County Commissioners Court for the authorization for Tax Exemption under Texas Property Code 11.36 (Oakley)
Patricia Cope spoke. Fernando Albornoz, Chairman of the Board of Opportunities for Burnet and Williamson County, spoke. Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke. Frank Reilly, Board Member of Opportunities of Burnet and Williamson County spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to adopt the Resolution by the Burnet County Commissioners Court for the authorization for Tax Exemption under Texas Property Code 11.36 for 50% for year 2025.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to amend and adopt the Resolution by the Burnet County Commissioners Court for the authorization for Tax Exemption under Texas Property Code 11.36 for 100% for year 2024.
Vote: 4 - 1
Discussion and/or action for the approval to post a non-paying summer internship working in the Burnet County Jail under the supervision of the Magistrate bridging the gap between the criminal justice system and mental health services, advocating for the well-being and rights of justice-involved individuals with mental illness, and promoting positive outcome through collaboration with the Crisis Intervention Team and the Local Mental Health Authority (Oakley/Smith/Tinney)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the approval to post a non-paying summer internship working in the Burnet County Jail under the supervision of the Magistrate bridging the gap between the criminal justice system and mental health services, advocating for the well-being and rights of justice-involved individuals with mental illness, and promoting positive outcome through collaboration with the Crisis Intervention Team and the Local Mental Health Authority.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Brad Beneski and Tommy Skinner to ESD #5 (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the reappointment of Brad Beneski and Tommy Skinner to ESD #5.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the final plat of The Estates of Dominion Ranch, Phase 1, a private subdivision consisting of 106 lots on 467.808 acres located at 6761 FM 2657 (Beierle)
Discussion and/or action regarding the replat of lot 33, Burnet Oaks Estates, to be known as lots 33-A and 33-B, 1 lot into 2, to settle a boundary fence dispute (Beierle)
Discussion and/or action regarding a replat of lots Y and Z, Council Creek South, Unit No. 2, to be known as lot Z-1, Council Creek South Unit No. 2, a combination of 2 lots into 1 (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the replat of lots Y and Z, Council Creek South, Unit No. 2, to be known as lot Z-1, Council Creek South Unit No. 2, a combination of 2 lots into 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the final plat for Hollingsworth Business Park, Phase 1, a public subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 2 acres located 9330 E. SH 71 (Dockery)
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 regarding Department Updates:
Calvin Boyd, County Sheriff, updated about the eclipse. Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, thanked the group effort for release. Judge Oakley thanked Blair Manning and Derek Marchio.
Derek Marchio, Emergency Management Coordinator, gave update.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
b. Monthly Septic and Building Permit Report
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. Contract proposal with Geotech
c. Contract with Spectrum to replace existing contract for jail
d. Sponsorship Application from Marble Falls Rodeo Association ($750) to be paid by Hotel/Motel Tax
e. NextLink contract for the Library
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve items a-e.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
b. Call for RFP's for phone system
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve 22a. The award of the paving oil bid with Erong Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve 22b. Call for RFP's for phone system.
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
Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
Calendar Review.
Discussion and/or action regarding the final plat for Hollingsworth Business Park, Phase 1, a public subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 2 acres located 9330 E. SH 71 (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the final plat for Hollingsworth Business Park, Phase 1, a public subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 2 acres located 9330 E. SH 71.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Adjournment
