County of Burnet {} On this the 28th 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 2 Damon Beierle
- Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
- Absent:
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- Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall
- 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.
Mike Kammala spoke and is upset about the Spartan Race that was held at Reveille Peak Ranch.
Discussion and or approval of Janet Cummings as an Independent Contractor for VetRides. (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Janet Cummings as an Independent Contractor for VetRides.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding appointments to the BC local broadband planning committee.(Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to appoint 4 members at this time to the Burnet County local broadband planning committee. Herb Krasner, Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Damon Beierle and Patricia Cope.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action concerning dismissal of litigation with reference to diesel emissions against Fiat as recommended by outside counsel Baker Worting. (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to dismiss the litigation with reference to diesel emissions against Fiat as recommended by outside counsel Baker Worting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and or action concerning approval of Treasurer's monthly report- April 2024 (Oakley)
Beginning Balance $69,262,512.83
Receipted $3,297,575.97
Interest $297,667,55
Disbursed $2,596,523.93
Cash and Investments Balance $70,230,129.61
Received Donations to Vetrides $3,074.00
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Treasurer's monthly report- April 2024
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and or action concerning establishing a Wellness Policy for Burnet County employees, as well as a gym membership reimbursement, and presentation of the Healthy County Check. (Oakley)
Gym membership reimbursement up to $40.00, for each month beginning in June 2024.
Check presentation.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to create a Wellness Policy.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve gym membership reimbursement up to $40.00 for each month beginning June 2024.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and or action regarding the acceptance of a donation from The Friends of the HBL for the purchase of a TV, TV stand, and soundbar. (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept donation from The Friends of the HBL for the purchase of a TV, TV stand, and soundbar.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Presentation from Colleen Davis with the Burnet County Attorney's Office regarding the status of and the statutes relevant to Burnet County's registered voter population distribution within voting precincts. (Oakley)
Discussion and/or action concerning the acceptance and placement of the Alamo Letter Plaque from the Alamo Letter Society. (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve acceptance and placement of the Alamo Letter Plaque from the Alamo Letter Society.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and or action regarding acceptance of Financial Report form ESD #7. (Oakley/Smith)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept Financial Report form ESD #7.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and or action concerning approval to accept a grant for VETRIDE from 2024-2025 Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance. The grand period is 7/1/2024-6/30/2025. Amount $75,000. (Oakley/Smith)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the acceptance of a grant for VETRIDE from 2024-2025 Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance. The grand period is 7/1/2024-6/30/2025. Amount $75,000.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding overtime for Burnet County Sheriff employees during the April 2024 eclipse event and further regarding the funding source for payment of the calculated amount by the Burnet County Auditor.(Beierle)
Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke explaining the decision to pay out of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue budget.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve overtime for Burnet County Sheriff employees during the April 2024 eclipse event and further regarding the funding source for payment of the calculated amount by the Burnet County Auditor.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning amending Conflict of Interest section 2.04 in the Personnel Policies & Employee Handbook.(Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve amending Conflict of Interest section 2.04 in the Personnel Policies & Employee Handbook.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and or action concerning the replat of lots 364 and 365 Whitewater Springs, Section 3 to be known as lot 364-A Whitewater Springs, Section 3, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Wall)
Discussion and or action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Thomas Ranch, Section 3, a private subdivision consisting of 84 lots on 239.6046 acres located at 11710 CR 404. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the preliminary plat approval for Thomas Ranch, Section 3, a private subdivision consisting of 84 lots on 239.6046 acres located at 11710 CR 404.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and or action concerning the final plat of Hollingsworth Business Park South, a public subdivision consisting of 5 lots on 17.91 acres located at 9330 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 of Hollingsworth Business Park South, a public subdivision consisting of 5 lots on 17.91 acres located at 9330 SH 71.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and or action concerning naming a road off Mountain View Circle to be known as Frers Lane per CAPCOG addressing guidelines. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve naming a road off Mountain View Circle to be known as Frers Lane per CAPCOG addressing guidelines.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and or action concerning a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Jerry and Belinda Kelley to create a 6.9 acre tract out of a 13.6 acre tract located at 3200 CR 252, identified as BCAD parcel #68688. (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Jerry and Belinda Kelley to create a 6.9 acre tract out of a 13.6 acre tract located at 3200 CR 252, identified as BCAD parcel #68688.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and or action concerning the release of Maintenance Bond CNB-39424-00, in the amount of $72,458.75, for Dockal Rranchettes, Phases 1 and 2. (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the release of Maintenance Bond CNB-39424-00, in the amount of $72,458.75, for Dockal Rranchettes, Phases 1 and 2.
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:
Acknowledgement of Receipt:
a. Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Notice of Receipt of Application for permit numbers WQ0015613001 & WQ0010654003
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. MOU- allowing space to be used by the Bertram Chamber but only for the public purpose of enhancing tourism via a visitor center, no cost, shall be to Burnet County.
c. Renewal application with Defense Logistics Agency for Constable 1 for law enforcement support office (LESO)
d. Renewal application with Defense Logistics Agency for Constable 2 for law enforcement support office (LESO)
e. Contract labor agreement with Wisdom Construction for the labor and materials to install a concrete driveway at the maintenance barn.
f. Contract for DIJ with Precinct 4 for rd work on CR 409
g. Contract with Highland Lakes Publishing for a three month media blast for tourism.
Commissioner Beierle requested (b.) be removed.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a-h minus b.
Vote: 4 - 0
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve b.
Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Abstained.
Vote: 3 - 0
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
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.
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 FY 24-25 Burnet County Budget, including but not limited to, addressing all Burnet County government department budgets and/or requests, compensation, benefits and priorities.(Oakley/Smith)
Allen Garrett and Evan Stubbs, District Judges and Jayme Ingram, County Court at Law Court Coordinator, spoke in favor of the additional bailiff request and request for more attorney rooms at jail.
Matt Kimbler, Jail Administration, gave budget requests.
Scott Davis, Precinct 3 Constable, gave budget request.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, gave budget request.
Casie Walker, District Clerk, gave budget request.
Adjournment
