County of Burnet {} On this the 28th day of June 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 recognizing July 2024 as First Responders Month (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve July 2024 as First Responders Month
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval and signing of the resolution to adopt the FEMA-approved Burnet County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan and appointing the County Judge as the Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative to act in all matters with the Hazard Mitigation Plan (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve and signing of the resolution to adopt the FEMA-approved Burnet County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan and appointing the County Judge as the Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative to act in all matters with the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding authorization for Burnet County Precinct 4 Constable, Missy Bindseil, to utilize county equipment in association with First Responders Night at the Marble Falls Rodeo to benefit all citizens of Burnet County and serving a public purpose (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve authorization for Burnet County Precinct 4 Constable, Missy Bindseil, to utilize county equipment in association with First Responders Night at the Marble Falls Rodeo to benefit all citizens of Burnet County and serving a public purpose.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of Road and Bridge Pct. 4 to purchase a 22 1/2 ton tag a long pacer special trailer (Dockery)
TrailBoss, Bid Price $37,500.00
Interstate Trailers, Inc., Bid Price $38,639.00
Riverside Truck Sales, Bid Price $58,660.00.
Winning Bid for purchase will be TrailBoss for $37,500.00.
Joe Don Dockery, County Commissioner, stated the purchase would be paid out of the Tax Note.
Patricia Cope asked what year Tax Note. Commissioner Dockery stated year 2023.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, explained the Bid Process.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve Road and Bridge Pct. 4 to purchase a 22 1/2 ton tag a long pacer special trailer.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the FY25 cost allocation with the Burnet Central Appraisal District (Oakley)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Discussion and/or action regarding pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 232.008 concerning a public hearing and order concerning the cancelation of a 0.0367 acre portion of lot 33, Burnet Oaks Estates to settle a property dispute (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt the order concerning the cancelation of a 0.0367 acre portion of lot 33, Burnet Oaks Estates to settle a property dispute
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning a replat of lot 33, Burnet Oaks Estates, to reflect an order canceling a portion of lot 33, Burnet Oaks Estates, to be known as lot 33-A, Burnet Oaks Estates (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve replat of lot 33, Burnet Oaks Estates, to reflect an order canceling a portion of lot 33, Burnet Oaks Estates, to be known as lot 33-A, Burnet Oaks Estates.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning a replat of lot 4, Crawford Subdivision, Phase 2, to be known as lots 4-A and 4-B, Crawford Subdivision, splitting one lot into two (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve replat of lot 4, Crawford Subdivision, Phase 2, to be known as lots 4-A and 4-B, Crawford Subdivision, splitting one lot into two.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of Common Area One and Communication Tower, Big Creek Ranch, Phase 1, to be known as Common Area 1A and Communication Tower 1, to reflect the change in the Communication Tower tract boundary and the entry easement into said tract (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve replat of Common Area One and Communication Tower, Big Creek Ranch, Phase 1, to be known as Common Area 1A and Communication Tower 1, to reflect the change in the Communication Tower tract boundary and the entry easement into said tract.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of lots 1055-1057, Sherwood Shores III-B to be known as lot 1056A, Sherwood Shores III-B, a combination of three lots into one (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve replat of lots 1055-1057, Sherwood Shores III-B to be known as lot 1056A, Sherwood Shores III-B, a combination of three lots into one.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of lots 157A, 154, and 155, Enchanted Valley, Sec. 1, to be known as lot 154A, Enchanted Valley, Sec. 1, a combination of three lots into one (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve replat of lots 157A, 154, and 155, Enchanted Valley, Sec. 1, to be known as lot 154A, Enchanted Valley, Sec. 1, a combination of three lots into one.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of lot 9A, Log Country Cove, Unit 2, to be known as lots 9B and 9C, Log Country Cove, Unit 2, splitting one lot into two (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve replat of lot 9A, Log Country Cove, Unit 2, to be known as lots 9B and 9C, Log Country Cove, Unit 2, splitting one lot into two.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the release of the maintenance portion of Cash Bond #CB-21-9-28, in the amount of $28,928.42, for SLM Ranch Subdivision (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the release of the maintenance portion of Cash Bond #CB-21-9-28, in the amount of $28,928.42, for SLM Ranch Subdivision.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of lots 124 and 125, Windermere Oaks, to be known as lot 124-A, Windermere Oaks, a combination of two lots into one (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve replat of lots 124 and 125, Windermere Oaks, to be known as lot 124-A, Windermere Oaks, a combination of two lots into one.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning a replat of lots 364 and 365, Whitewater Springs, Sec. 3, to be known as lot 364-A, Whitewater Springs, Sec. 3, a combination of two lots into one (Wall)
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:
Karin Smith, County Auditor, gave update on budget dates.
Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, gave update on plat procedures to clarify Mrs. Cope's previous question and concern regarding if documents have been seen in advance by all Commissioners.
Herb Darling, Director Burnet County Development Services, gave update.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. Professional Agreement with Texas Mobile Dentists, Inc. for on-site dental services at the Burnet County Jail
c. Renewal of the maintenance agreements with price increases from The Brandt Co. for services at the Courthouse and Burnet County Jail
d. Amendment to the agreement with Aramark for food service at the Burnet County Jail
e. Interlocal Agreement with Bexar County Jail for Jail services
f. Acceptance of a Work Order with DIJ Construction for CR 421 +/- 0.6 mile
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-f.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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 3 Billy Wall to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
Patricia Cope asked why the budget workshop was not on the agenda. Judge Oakley, explained. Karin Smith, County Auditor, explained her process.
Charlie Parker returned to ask for Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney.
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
