County of Burnet {} On this the 14th day of May 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 3 Billy Wall
- Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
- Absent:
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- Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle
- 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.
Billy Wall, County Commissioner, asked for prayers for one of his employees.
Discussion and/or action regarding amendment to the Compensation Plan Guidelines.(Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve amendment to the Compensation Plan Guidelines.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action to accept the donation of chairs and tables from CAPCOG. (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the acceptance of the donation of chairs and tables from CAPCOG.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action to accept a donation from Meghan Inyang for various sporting equipment for the jail.(Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve donation from Meghan Inyang for various sporting equipment for the jail.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action regarding the purchase of a 2024 John Deere 670G grader for RB2 tax note.(Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the purchase of a 2024 John Deere 670G grader for RB2 tax note.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action to authorize Constable 4 to participate in the Texas LESO program. (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve Constable 4 to participate in the Texas LESO program.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the making of further findings and orders to be issued by the Burnet Commissioners Court regarding nuisances as defined by Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 343 existing at 208 Deer Springs Dr. BCAD Property ID# 116184 is within the confines of Burnet County. Said property owner/occupiers were previously ordered by the Commissioners Court to alleviate all nuisances. Potential orders to be made include authorizing Burnet County to enter upon the property to remove all nuisances according to Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 343 and seeking reimbursement as described thereafter (Oakley/Arredondo)
Giving authority to the county the opportunity to enter the property and abate the issue. This Order will give the property owner an opportunity to pay for the cost. If this doesn't happen, the county will have authority to put a lien on the property. Also, for a period of time after cleanup, the county will ensure the property doesn't get back to the condition it is now.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve and proceed with the Order prepared by the County Attorney's office.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning signing a Certificate of no Litigation for the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation. (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve signing a Certificate of no Litigation for the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of the Treasurer's monthly report-February 2024, March 2024, and the acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report - 2nd Quarter FY24. (Oakley/Crownover)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the Treasurer's monthly report-February 2024, March 2024, and the acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report - 2nd Quarter FY24.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action to approve the updated SAVNS/VINE Maintenance Plan (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the updated SAVNS/VINE Maintenance Plan.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the final plat for Ranch road 322, a private subdivision consisting of 14 lots on 114.63 acres located 642 CR 322.(Wall)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the final plat for Ranch road 322, a private subdivision consisting of 14 lots on 114.63 acres located 642 CR 322.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Hollingsworth Business Park south, a public subdivision consisting of 5 lots on 17.91 acres located at 9930 E SH 71. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the preliminary plat approval for Hollingsworth Business Park south, a public subdivision consisting of 5 lots on 17.91 acres located at 9930 E SH 71.
Vote: 4 - 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 regarding Department Updates:
Derek Marchio, Emergency Management Coordinator, gave update for Emergency Management.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, and Matt Kimbler, Jail Administration, gave update on jail operations.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, gave update on overtime from eclipse event.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
a. MIS Report Summary
b. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality notice of receipt of application and intent to obtain a water quality permit.
c. April 2024 Building & Septic Report.
d. Burnet County ESD #5 annual audit.
e. Marble Falls Area EMS report.
f. Amended Personnel Policy change from previous Commissioner Court
g. Letter of support for Dr. Madrigal/County Health Authority from Marble Falls ISD Superintendent and Board President
h. Letter of support for Dr. Madrigal/County Health Authority from Sandy Doyal, APRN,FNP-C
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Marketing services contract with Highland Lakes Publishing for advertising
b. Contract labor agreement with WCR Construction for the work to be performed on the Courthouse roof.
c. Approval of an Agreement with DIJ Construction for work on CR 421 +/- 1.1 Miles
d. Annual interlocal with City of Cottonwood Shores.
e. Apply for a grant for the Bertram Library from the Mitte Foundation. This grant is for conference room pods to allow for privacy, hiring a local artist to paint a mural in the library's children's area, constructing a new weatherproof awning, and patio furniture to be bolted down. The total cost is estimated at $60,000. There is no match requirement.
f. Approval to apply for and sign a resolution for a grant with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY 2025 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for the North Hill Country Public Defender's Office.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-f.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
a. Advertise for bids for the old portion of the Burnet library building
The court discussed this agenda item.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
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 3 Billy Wall to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
Calendar Review.
FY 24-25 Budget Workshop. The members of the Commissioners Court will meet to discuss the preparation of the FY24-25 Burnet County Budget, including but not limited to, addressing all Burnet County government department budgets and/or requests, compensation, benefits and priorities (Oakley/Smith)
Revised budget calendar submitted.
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates.
Florence Reeves, Burnet Library Director, announced September 17th is the 75th anniversary of the library and there will be an event that day.
Adjournment
