County of Burnet {} On this the 10th day of September 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
- Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator
- Karin Smith, County Auditor
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.
Blake Deberry, owner of Torr Na Lochs, spoke regarding his dislike of the proposed rock crushing plant near his business.
Nann Manning, representing saveburnet.com, spoke regarding her dislike of the proposed rock crushing plant. She invited all to attend the public meeting on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Colleen Davis, spoke in appreciation of the work that Burnet County employees do daily in and out of their job.
Presentation of donations from the employee basket fundraiser held in conjunction with the 2024 Burnet County Picnic to Sleep in Heavenly Peace to receive $5754.00. (Oakley)
Leo Butea, President of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, was present and announced his appreciation for the generous donation.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve donations from the employee basket fundraiser held in conjunction with the 2024 Burnet County Picnic to Sleep in Heavenly Peace to receive $5754.00.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding a request by Commissioners Court to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to hold a public hearing in regards to the proposed rock and concrete crushing facility located at 3221 FM 3509 in Burnet County, proposed air quality registration number 176835 (Oakley)
Patricia Cope spoke.
Claire Nybro spoke in regard to the City of Burnet's City Council meeting that is tonight. The agenda item is in reference to a resolution in opposition to the permit. Mrs. Nybro would like the court to consider signing a resolution as well.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve adoption of Letter to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to hold a public hearing in regards to the proposed rock and concrete crushing facility located at 3221 FM 3509 in Burnet County, proposed air quality registration number 176835.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. Approval of the Bertram Chamber of Commerce Service Agreement.
c. Approval of the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Service Agreement.
d. Approval of the Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce Service Agreement.
e. Approval of the Buchanan Dam Chamber of Commerce Service Agreement.
f. Approval of a grant for the FY25 Burnet County Body Worn Camera Project and Program with the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division. The amount is $50,242.00 for 42 units
g. Approval of the Burnet County contract with the Hill Country Humane Society for the upcoming year beginning October 1st
h. Approval of the annual paving Interlocal with the City of Highland Haven and adoption of the order
i. Highland Lakes Weekly Advertising Contract with the Burnet County Tourism department
j. Work order contract between Burnet County and DIJ Construction for striping CR403A +/- 0.30 mile
k. Work order contract between Burnet County and DIJ Construction for striping CR403B +/- 0.30 mile
l. Contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction, Inc. for road striping on CR 125
m. Interlocal Agreement and adoption of Order between Burnet County and the City of Marble Falls to assist the city with paving Avenue N from Broadway to the Meadowlakes gate
n. Approval of One Card consortium with JP Morgan Chase Bank
o. Contract between Burnet County and the City of Bertram for dispatching services
p. Contract between Burnet County and Ingram Eatz Catering for the Burnet County Employee Appreciation Banquet
Remove 26i. Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, asked to pull 26a, 26b.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, asked about rollover for g.
Patricia Cope asked questions regarding interlocal agreements.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve 26c through 26p with the removal of 26i.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve 26a and 26b.
Damon Beierle, County Commissioner, abstained.
Vote: 4 - 0
- Burnet Chamber Agreement
- Bertram Chamber Agreement
- Marble Falls Highland Lakes Chamber Agreement
- Kingsland Lake LBJ Chamber Agreement
- Buchanan Dam Agreement
- Burnet County Body Worn Camera Project
- Hill County Humane Society
- Interlocal with Highland Haven
- DIJ work order CR403A
- DIJ work order CR403B
- DIJ work order CR 125
- Interlocal Agreement and Order City of Marble Falls
- JP Morgan Chase Bank
- Bertram dispatching services
- Ingram Eatz Catering
- 2023 Previous Catering Contract
Discussion and/or action concerning the Proclamation for the 60th anniversary of the signing of Equal Opportunity Act. (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve Proclamation for the 60th anniversary of the signing of Equal Opportunity Act.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Presentation of a Proclamation for National 4-H week by Kelly Tarla, Burnet County Extension Agent (Oakley)
These members read the proclamation into the record.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve Proclamation for National 4-H week October 6th-12th.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the use of county equipment and manpower to assist the Burnet Rodeo Association in arena preparation for their upcoming fundraiser. (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve use of county equipment and manpower to assist the Burnet Rodeo Association in arena preparation for their upcoming fundraiser.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning waiver of penalties and fees for Highland Lakes Publishing, Property ID 28385, Marble Falls, City lot 21, Blk. 12.(Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve waiver of penalties and fees for Highland Lakes Publishing, Property ID 28385, Marble Falls, City lot 21, Blk. 12.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning request for waiver of penalty and fees on Property Tax - Property ID 113804. (Dockery)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Discussion and or action concerning approval of the Holiday Calendar for 2025 (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the Holiday Calendar for 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the remaining SB22 funds and interest related to the District and County Attorney's offices (Arredondo)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the remaining SB22 funds and interest related to the District and County Attorney's offices.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the release of the maintenance portion of Cash Bond #CB-9-14-21, in the amount of $116,557.87 for The Point Subdivision, Phases 1 and 2.(Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the release of the maintenance portion of Cash Bond #CB-9-14-21, in the amount of $116,557.87 for The Point Subdivision, Phases 1 and 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of lot 1323, The Legends on Lake LBJ, Saddle Club North, Plat No 13.1, to be known as lots 1323-A and 1323-B, the Legends on Lake LBJ, Saddle Club North, Plat No. 13.1, a division of 1 lot into 2 to accommodate a Kingsland Water Supply Corporation pump station. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve the replat of lot 1323, The Legends on Lake LBJ, Saddle Club North, Plat No 13.1, to be known as lots 1323-A and 1323-B, the Legends on Lake LBJ, Saddle Club North, Plat No. 13.1, a division of 1 lot into 2 to accommodate a Kingsland Water Supply Corporation pump station.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of lot 1A, Muleshoe Bend, to be known as lots 1B and 1C, Muleshoe Bend, a division of 1 lot into 2. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve replat of lot 1A, Muleshoe Bend, to be known as lots 1B and 1C, Muleshoe Bend, a division of 1 lot into 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Public Hearing on the 2024 Tax Rate which will fund the 2024-2025 Budget at 9:30 a.m. (Oakley)
Patricia Cope asked if there is a plan for the future.
Claire Nybro asked for clarification on the tax rate process.
Stan Hemphill, Chief Appraiser, explained the tax rate process.
Public Hearing Closed at 10:12 a.m.
Consider and take action to adopt the Tax Rate which will fund the 2024-2025 Budget at 9:30 a.m. (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to adopt tax rate for Debt Services of .0535.
Roll Call Vote: Comm. Luther, Aye; Comm. Beierle, Aye; Comm. Wall, Aye; Comm. Dockery, Aye; Judge Oakley, Aye.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt tax rate for M&O of .2556 for the General Fund.
Roll Call Vote: Comm. Luther, Aye; Comm. Beierle, Aye; Comm. Wall, Aye; Comm. Dockery, Aye; Judge Oakley, Aye.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to adopt tax rate of .0450 for Road & Bridge.
Roll Call Vote: Comm. Luther, Aye; Comm. Beierle, Aye; Comm. Wall, Aye; Comm. Dockery, Aye; Judge Oakley, Aye.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of .3541, which is effectively a 0% increase in the tax rate.
Roll Call Vote: Comm. Luther, Aye; Comm. Beierle, Aye; Comm. Wall, Aye; Comm. Dockery, Aye; Judge Oakley, Aye.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consider and take action to ratify the 2024 Property Tax Rate (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. Motion to ratify the cumulative tax rate of .3541.
Roll Call Vote: Comm. Luther, Aye; Comm. Beierle, Aye; Comm. Wall, Aye; Comm. Dockery, Aye; Judge Oakley, Aye.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Reconvene at 10:25 a.m.
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval to sign the Certificate for Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Single Family Mortgage Origination Program (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve to sign the Certificate for Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Single Family Mortgage Origination Program
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding an amendment to the FY25 Compensation Plan Guidelines (Oakley)
Shirley Bullard, Human Resource Director, spoke
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke
Sonny McAfee, District Attorney, spoke.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
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:
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke regarding Line Item Transfers and SB 22 application status.
Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke with an update on their project.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
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
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
