The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet {} On this the 9th day of July 2024, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
County of Burnet {} On this the 9th day of July 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
- Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator
- Karin Smith, County Auditor
Item #1:
Call to Order
Call to Order
Judge Oakley called meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Item #2:
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Invocation and pledge led by Steve Anderson.
Item #3:
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.
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.
None.
Judge Oakley welcomed Perry Thomas, newly elected District Attorney, Susan Patton with LCRA and Pedernales Electric Cooperative Representatives.
Judge Oakley welcomed Perry Thomas, newly elected District Attorney, Susan Patton with LCRA and Pedernales Electric Cooperative Representatives.
Item #4:
Presentation from Pedernales Electric Cooperative's 2024 Youth Tour Delegates to Washington, D.C. program (Oakley)
Presentation from Pedernales Electric Cooperative's 2024 Youth Tour Delegates to Washington, D.C. program (Oakley)
Mikayla Herron with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, gave presentation recognizing Henry Vanicek, representative for the Government in Action Youth Tour. Henry spoke about his experiences. Judge Oakley presented certificate to Henry.
Item #5:
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of HOTATTF Admin Asst/Crime Analyst post probation salary increase from Group 61 Step 1 to Group 61 Step 3 effective 7/13/2024 (Oakley)
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of HOTATTF Admin Asst/Crime Analyst post probation salary increase from Group 61 Step 1 to Group 61 Step 3 effective 7/13/2024 (Oakley)
The court discussed this agenda item.
Patricia Cope asked for clarification on salary guidelines. Judge Oakley directed Mrs. Cope to Shirley Bullard, Human Resource Director.
Patricia Cope asked for clarification on salary guidelines. Judge Oakley directed Mrs. Cope to Shirley Bullard, Human Resource Director.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the HOTATTF Admin Asst/Crime Analyst post probation salary increase from Group 61 Step 1 to Group 61 Step 3 effective 7/13/2024
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #6:
Discussion and/or action regarding the acceptance of a $40,000 donation from Friends of the Burnet Library to Burnet County (Oakley)
Discussion and/or action regarding the acceptance of a $40,000 donation from Friends of the Burnet Library to Burnet County (Oakley)
Colleen Davis, Board of Directors President, Friends of the Herman Brown Free Library.
She introduced Francine Carrara, Library Treasurer, and Florence Reeves, Library Director.
Colleen presented the donation to Burnet County in the amount of $40,000.00.
She introduced Francine Carrara, Library Treasurer, and Florence Reeves, Library Director.
Colleen presented the donation to Burnet County in the amount of $40,000.00.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the acceptance of a $40,000 donation from Friends of the Burnet Library to Burnet County.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #8:
Discussion concerning the FY24-25 Budget Build (Oakley)
Discussion concerning the FY24-25 Budget Build (Oakley)
Judge Oakley gave update on Budget Build process.
Item #9:
Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of Lot 185-B, Windermere Oaks, Yorkshire Section, to be known as Lots 184-B and 185-C, Windermere Oaks, Yorkshire Section, a division of one (1) replatted lot back to the original two (2) lots (Dockery)
Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of Lot 185-B, Windermere Oaks, Yorkshire Section, to be known as Lots 184-B and 185-C, Windermere Oaks, Yorkshire Section, a division of one (1) replatted lot back to the original two (2) lots (Dockery)
Don Sherman explained to the court regarding replat.
Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, questioned approval process.
Billy Wall, County Commissioner, had Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, confirm process.
Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, questioned approval process.
Billy Wall, County Commissioner, had Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, confirm process.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve replat of Lot 185-B, Windermere Oaks, Yorkshire Section, to be known as Lots 184-B and 185-C, Windermere Oaks, Yorkshire Section, a division of one (1) replatted lot back to the original two (2) lots
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #10:
Discussion and/or action concerning the preliminary plat approval of TOWDAH subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 24 lots on 54.01 acres located at 122 Shoreline, Spicewood (Dockery)
Discussion and/or action concerning the preliminary plat approval of TOWDAH subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 24 lots on 54.01 acres located at 122 Shoreline, Spicewood (Dockery)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #11:
Discussion and/or action concerning a replat of Lots 364 and 365, Whitewater Springs, Sec. 3, to be known as Lot 364-A, Windermere Oaks, a combination of two lots into one (Dockery)
Discussion and/or action concerning a replat of Lots 364 and 365, Whitewater Springs, Sec. 3, to be known as Lot 364-A, Windermere Oaks, a combination of two lots into one (Dockery)
The court will revisit this agenda item later in the meeting.
Item #12:
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).
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).
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #13:
Reconvene in Open Session.
Reconvene in Open Session.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #14:
Discussion and/or action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.
Discussion and/or action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #15:
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
Derek Marchio, Emergency Management Coordinator, gave update.
Judge Oakley gave update on projects.
Judge Oakley gave update on projects.
Item #7:
Discussion and/or action for the acceptance and/or approval of the Treasurer's monthly report for May 2024 (Oakley)
Discussion and/or action for the acceptance and/or approval of the Treasurer's monthly report for May 2024 (Oakley)
Karrie Crownover, Treasurer, gave May report.
Beginning Cash Balance $70,230,149.03
Cash Receipts $4,079,408.33
Interest Earnings $301,069.84
Cash Disbursements -$7,410,375.96
Month Ending Cash Balance $67,174,375.30
Donations to VetRides $7,867.00
Beginning Cash Balance $70,230,149.03
Cash Receipts $4,079,408.33
Interest Earnings $301,069.84
Cash Disbursements -$7,410,375.96
Month Ending Cash Balance $67,174,375.30
Donations to VetRides $7,867.00
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Treasurer's monthly report for May 2024.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #16:
Acknowledgement of Receipt:
Acknowledgement of Receipt:
a. Burnet Fire Department response times for the months of April, May, and June
Acknowledged.
Attachments:
Item #17:
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Acceptance of an Agreement for voluntary local government contributions to transportation improvements at SH71/CR 401 intersection with TxDOT
b. Annual Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cottonwood Shores and adoption of the order
c. Annual Interlocal Agreement with the City of Meadowlakes and adoption of the order
d. Approval to apply for the Ladd and Katherine Hancher Library Foundation grants for Spicewood Library. The application will be for five (5) computers and one (1) printer
e. Approval of work order with PEC to provide power for Joppa Historical Bridge site
b. Annual Interlocal Agreement with the City of Cottonwood Shores and adoption of the order
c. Annual Interlocal Agreement with the City of Meadowlakes and adoption of the order
d. Approval to apply for the Ladd and Katherine Hancher Library Foundation grants for Spicewood Library. The application will be for five (5) computers and one (1) printer
e. Approval of work order with PEC to provide power for Joppa Historical Bridge site
The court discussed this agenda item.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a-e.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #18:
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
a. Award the bid for third party delinquent fee and fine collections services
Karin Smith, County Auditor, gave update on bids.
The court will return to this agenda item.
The court will return to this agenda item.
Item #19:
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:
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.
The court discussed this agenda item.
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
Attachments:
Item #20:
Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
Discussion regarding any previous agenda items.
Charlie Parker spoke regarding Forensic Audit.
Attachments:
Item #11:
Discussion and/or action concerning a replat of Lots 364 and 365, Whitewater Springs, Sec. 3, to be known as Lot 364-A, Windermere Oaks, a combination of two lots into one (Dockery)
Discussion and/or action concerning a replat of Lots 364 and 365, Whitewater Springs, Sec. 3, to be known as Lot 364-A, Windermere Oaks, a combination of two lots into one (Dockery)
This agenda item has a correction.
Should read, known as Lot 364-A, Whitewater Springs. Not Windermere Oaks.
Should read, known as Lot 364-A, Whitewater Springs. Not Windermere Oaks.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve replat of Lots 364 and 365, Whitewater Springs, Sec. 3, to be known as Lot 364-A, Whitewater Springs, a combination of two lots into one.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #15:
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates
Herb Darling, Director Burnet County Developement Services, gave update.
Item #18:
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings: a. Award the bid for third party delinquent fee and fine collections services
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings: a. Award the bid for third party delinquent fee and fine collections services
Karin Smith, County Auditor, stated bids from Linebarger Attorneys at Law at 377 points, Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins at 195 points and MVBA at 691 points. Awarded to MVBA.
Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, asked about the request via email to see if there could be a separate contract. Judge Oakley directed question to County Auditor. Karin Smith, County Auditor, stated she would need to do research.
Judge Lisa Whitehead spoke stating Judge JaneMarie Hurst, request to use Linebarger Attorneys at Law.
Billy Wall, County Commissioner, suggested to table agenda item. Karin Smith, County Auditor, explained, if the court awards it and departments do not want to participate in the contract, they do not have to.
Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, asked about the request via email to see if there could be a separate contract. Judge Oakley directed question to County Auditor. Karin Smith, County Auditor, stated she would need to do research.
Judge Lisa Whitehead spoke stating Judge JaneMarie Hurst, request to use Linebarger Attorneys at Law.
Billy Wall, County Commissioner, suggested to table agenda item. Karin Smith, County Auditor, explained, if the court awards it and departments do not want to participate in the contract, they do not have to.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Award the bid for third party delinquent fee and fine collections services.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #21:
Calendar Review.
Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
Item #22:
Adjournment
Adjournment
Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 9:55 a.m.
Signature
