County of Burnet {} On this the 23rd 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
Judge Oakley, Damon Beierle, Joe Don Dockery present at 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.
Lynn Ellis spoke regarding the Eclipse Festival at Reveille Peak Ranch.
Patricia Cope spoke regarding elections and Burnet County Voting Precincts.
Mark McDonald spoke regarding the 13th Annual NRA event.
Charlie Parker spoke in regards to John Carter's votes.
Discussion and/or action regarding the hiring of Colton Ripley for the position of County Extension Agent, 4-H and Youth Development, effective June 3, 2024 (Oakley/Tarla)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the hiring of Colton Ripley for the position of County Extension Agent, 4-H and Youth Development, effective June 3, 2024.
County Commissioners, Jim Luther and Billy Wall, not present for this vote.
Vote: 3 - 0
Discussion and/or action to approve the updated SAVNS/VINE Maintenance plan (Oakley/Smith)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Discussion and/or action regarding the preliminary plat approval for Hollingsworth Business Park South, a public subdivision consisting of 5 lots on 17.91 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:
Judge Oakley gave update on Briggs Community Center.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, gave update on storm damage to vehicles. They have a lot of damage and would like to address ways to get this expense funded.
Joe Don Dockery, County Commissioner, gave update on BOPATE event and thanked all who helped.
Acknowledgement of Receipt:
b. Governor's Proclamation declaring and renewing a state of disaster in a certain number of counties based on the existence of serious drought conditions
c. ESD 3 Annual Report
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. Work Order with KC Engineering for Wirtz Dam Road
c. Contract with KONE Elevator or yearly maintenance of the county elevator
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve items a-c.
County Commissioners, Jim Luther and Billy Wall, no present for this vote.
Vote: 3 - 0
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
b. Approval to advertise for bid for roof replacement on the Agrilife Auditorium
Karin Smith, County Auditor, states the Courthouse roof replacement bid is awarded to WCR Construction in the amount of $153,846.00.
Judge Oakley stated approval to advertise for bid for roof replacement on the Agrilife Auditoruim.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve a-b.
County Commissioner, Billy Wall, not present for this vote.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action regarding the release of Site Improvement Bonds 7901076802 and 7901076803 for the Big Creek Ranch Subdivision, Phase 1 and 2 and acceptance of Maintenance Bond 7901142862 for a period of 2 years from this date (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the release of Site Improvement Bonds 7901076802 and 7901076803 for the Big Creek Ranch Subdivision, Phase 1 and 2 and acceptance of Maintenance Bond 7901142862 for a period of 2 years from this date.
County Commissioner, Billy Wall, not present for this vote.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action regarding the release of Performance Bond 4438084 for River Hills Ranch, Phase 3, and the acceptance of Maintenance Bond 4438084 for a period of 2 years from this date (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the release of Performance Bond 4438084 for River Hills Ranch, Phase 3, and the acceptance of Maintenance Bond 4438084 for a period of 2 years from this date.
County Commissioner Billy Wall not present for this vote.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action regarding a quitclaim deed to Richard York for a 0.065 acre tract of land out of the north half of the unimproved portion of the Burnet to Fort Mason Crossing public road in the Smith Bailey Svy. No. 100, Abst. No. 55, lying adjacent to the southern boundary lines of lots 154-158, Enchanted Valley Section 1, pursuant to Sections 251.001 and 251.058 of the Texas Transportation Code (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a quitclaim deed to Richard York for a 0.065 acre tract of land out of the north half of the unimproved portion of the Burnet to Fort Mason Crossing public road in the Smith Bailey Svy. No. 100, Abst. No. 55, lying adjacent to the southern boundary lines of lots 154-158, Enchanted Valley Section 1, pursuant to Sections 251.001 and 251.058 of the Texas Transportation Code.
County Commissioner, Billy Wall, not present for this vote.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action regarding the replat of lots 61 and 62, Sherwood Shores III, Sec. A, to be known as lot 61A, Sherwood Shores III, Sec. A, a combination of 2 lots into 1 (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the replat of lots 61 and 62, Sherwood Shores III, Sec. A, to be known as lot 61A, Sherwood Shores III, Sec. A, a combination of 2 lots into 1.
County Commissioner, Billy Wall, not present for this vote.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action regarding the replat of lots 13 and 14, amended plat of Big Creek Ranch, Phase 1, to be known as lots 13A and 14A, amended plat of Big Creek Ranch, Phase 1, moving the lot line for lot 14, 10 feet into lot 13 (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the replat of lots 13 and 14, amended plat of Big Creek Ranch, Phase 1, to be known as lots 13A and 14A, amended plat of Big Creek Ranch, Phase 1, moving the lot line for lot 14, 10 feet into lot 13.
County Commissioner, Billy Wall, not present on this vote.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action concerning the reappointment of Dr. Juliette Madrigal as the Burnet County Health Authority, effective until December 31, 2026 (Oakley)
Mark McDonald spoke regarding disapproval of Dr. Madrigal. Would like the court to hold on the appointment.
Charlie Parker spoke of holding on the appointment.
Claire Nybro spoke in support of holding on the appointment.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Discussion and/or action concerning possibly changing the regularly scheduled Commissioner Court date of June 25th, 2024 (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve changing the regularly scheduled Commissioners Court date of June 25th, 2024 to June 28, 2024.
County Commissioner, Billy Wall, not present for this vote.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action to amend 11.09 Non-Travel Meal policy to include drinks and refreshments for the County-Wide Healthy County Event (Oakley/Smith)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the amendment 11.09 Non-Travel Meal policy to include drinks and refreshments for the County-Wide Healthy County Event.
County Commissioner, Billy Wall, not present for this vote.
Vote: 4 - 0
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 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.
County Commissioner, Billy Wall, not present for this vote.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
Calendar Review.
FY 24-25 Budget Workshop. The members of the Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and/or take action in the preparation of the FY 24-25 Burnet County Budget, including but not limited to, addressing all Burnet County government department budgets and/or requests, county policy, county procedures, county goals & philosophies, budget timelines, plus compensation benefits and/or priorities (Oakley/Smith)
The court discussed budget process. No budget presentations from departments.
Adjournment.
