The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet {} On this the 7th day of August 2024, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
County of Burnet {} On this the 7th day of August 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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- Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk
- Karin Smith, County Auditor
- Scott Keese, County Attorney's Office
- Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator
Item #1:
Call to Order
Call to Order
Judge Oakley called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
Observed a moment of silence for Violet Boyd, Sheriff Calvin Boyd's mom, who passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Observed a moment of silence for Violet Boyd, Sheriff Calvin Boyd's mom, who passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Item #2:
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.
Claire Nybro spoke regarding Open Meetings Act and Public Comments in Commissioners Court.
Patricia Cope spoke regarding Budget Planning in Burnet County vs other counties.
Roxanne Nelson, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, spoke regarding Constables and JP's having County-wide purview, just as Commissioners do.
James Oakley addressed the public comments that were presented.
Patricia Cope spoke regarding Budget Planning in Burnet County vs other counties.
Roxanne Nelson, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, spoke regarding Constables and JP's having County-wide purview, just as Commissioners do.
James Oakley addressed the public comments that were presented.
Attachments:
Item #3:
Discussion and/or action regarding the selection of members to serve on the Salary Grievance Committee (Oakley)
Discussion and/or action regarding the selection of members to serve on the Salary Grievance Committee (Oakley)
The court discussed the selection of members on the Salary Grievance Committee.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, addressed the court about the Salary Grievance Committee and the options.
3 public member names drawn and 7 public member alternates names drawn.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, addressed the court about the Salary Grievance Committee and the options.
3 public member names drawn and 7 public member alternates names drawn.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the 6 and 3 public members to be on the Salary Grievance Committee.
The 3 chosen are (1) Raela Bedford, (2) Damon Parisher, (3) Harold Hutson.
The 7 Alternates are (1) John Calhoun, (2) Carmen Pedregon, (3) Steven Hoover, (4) Nancy Graham,
(5) Gary Nave, (6) Melissa Corona, (7) Denise Meadows.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #4:
Discussion and/or action concerning prior courts approval of newspaper ad as required for elected officials' salaries and possible action on amended ad (Oakley)
Discussion and/or action concerning prior courts approval of newspaper ad as required for elected officials' salaries and possible action on amended ad (Oakley)
Lisa Whitehead, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, read a comment on behalf of Damon Beierle, County Commissioner Precinct 2.
Several members of the public, elected officials and county employees expressed concerns and questions regarding the prior newspaper ad and the new newspaper ad ceiling amounts.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, suggested the proposed amended newspaper ad should be voted on.
Several members of the public, elected officials and county employees expressed concerns and questions regarding the prior newspaper ad and the new newspaper ad ceiling amounts.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, suggested the proposed amended newspaper ad should be voted on.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to rescind prior courts approval of newspaper ad as required for elected officials' salaries and possible action on amended ad.
Vote: 4 - 0
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the amended newspaper ad and approve a maximum increase of $20,000.00
Vote: 4 - 0
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Item #5:
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 #6:
Reconvene in Open Session.
Reconvene in Open Session.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #7:
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 #8:
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
No Department Updates.
Item #9:
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
a. From Bluebonnet Trails notice of grant ending for Crisis Intervention Officer on 8/31/24
b. From the Texas Historic Commission - Courthouse Preservation Program, denial of grant application for basement repairs
b. From the Texas Historic Commission - Courthouse Preservation Program, denial of grant application for basement repairs
The court added
9c. Burnet Central Appraisal District's Board of Directors adopted the District's Reappraisal Plan for 2025-2026.
The court Acknowledged the Receipt a-c.
9c. Burnet Central Appraisal District's Board of Directors adopted the District's Reappraisal Plan for 2025-2026.
The court Acknowledged the Receipt a-c.
Item #10:
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. Interlocal agreement with the City of Marble Falls and Burnet County for manpower and equipment to apply chip and seal paving on city streets
Claire Nybro asked who asked this to be added on the agenda.
Joe Don Dockery added the item to the agenda.
Claire Nybro asked for an explanation about Interlocal agreements.
Patricia Cope asked about Road and Bridge money restrictions. Karin Smith, County Auditor, confirmed Road and Bridge funds are restricted to only be used for Road and Bridge.
Carol Klingman expressed his concerns about road improvement.
Joe Don Dockery added the item to the agenda.
Claire Nybro asked for an explanation about Interlocal agreements.
Patricia Cope asked about Road and Bridge money restrictions. Karin Smith, County Auditor, confirmed Road and Bridge funds are restricted to only be used for Road and Bridge.
Carol Klingman expressed his concerns about road improvement.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Interlocal agreement with the City of Marble Falls and Burnet County for manpower and equipment to apply chip and seal paving on city streets.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #11:
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 the windows on the Brigg's building
Briggs windows bid awarded to Marble Falls Glass & Mirror in the amount of $71,731.00
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to award the bid for the windows on the Brigg's building to Marble Falls Glass & Mirror in the amount of $71,731.00.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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Item #12:
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 took no action on this agenda item.
Item #13:
Calendar Review.
Calendar Review.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #14:
Adjournment
Adjournment
Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
Signature
