County of Burnet {} On this the 24th 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 2 Damon Beierle
- Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall
- Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery
- Absent:
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- Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr.
- 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.
Farrell Prewitt spoke about Bonanza Beach subdivision.
Jill Randolph McAfee spoke in regards to previous allegations made towards the sheriff's office in a commissioners court meeting.
Pam Delaney spoke about Bonanza Beach subdivision.
Discussion and/or action concerning a Resolution of the Burnet County Commissioners Court regarding its objection to the issuance of a TCEQ Air Quality Standards Permit for a rock and concrete crusher facility to be located at 3221 FM 3509, Burnet County, Texas (Oakley)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve Resolution of the Burnet County Commissioners Court regarding its objection to the issuance of a TCEQ Air Quality Standards Permit for a rock and concrete crusher facility to be located at 3221 FM 3509, Burnet County, Texas.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action regarding the adoption of preliminary allocation of Series 2024 Tax Note proceeds (Oakley)
Claire Nybro spoke on election equipment.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke on new cameras for the Sheriff's Office.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to adopt preliminary allocation of Series 2024 Tax Note proceeds.
Vote: 4 - 0
Presentation from the Texas Housing Foundation, Allison Milliorn, CPA- Chief Executive Officer (Oakley)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Discussion and/or action regarding rescinding a revision to Employee Personnel Policy, Section 3.07 concerning Comp. Time/Overtime (Oakley)
See minutes 9/25/2018, Item #11, Policy #3.07
See minutes 2/14/2023, Item #8, Policy #3.07
See minutes 5/23/2023, Item #6, Policy #3.07
Shirley Bullard, Human Resource Director, spoke on this agenda item and gave her recommendation.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve rescinding a revision to Employee Personnel Policy, Section 3.07 concerning Comp. Time/Overtime (Oakley)
See minutes 9/25/2018, Item #11, Policy #3.07
See minutes 2/14/2023, Item #8, Policy #3.07
See minutes 5/23/2023, Item #6, Policy #3.07
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or Presentation from District Attorney Sonny McAfee regarding his office's investigation into Sheriff Department overtime allegations and comments made by Judge James Oakley on Item 20 during the August 13, 2024, Commissioners Court meeting (Beierle)
Motion is made by County Judge James Oakley, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve to table this agenda item.
Vote: 3 - 1
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.
Jill Randolph McAfee spoke on the first amendment.
Patricia Cope spoke in disagreement with the actions of the court.
The court reconvened at 9:45 a.m.
Discussion and/or action concerning a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County (Oakley)
Sonny McAfee spoke in regard to the Sheriff's Office investigation that was completed by his office. He also addressed allegations towards the District Attorney's office and Sheriff's office made in previous commissioners court meetings.
Derek Marchio, Director of Emergency Management, gave an update on drought conditions and the need for a burn ban.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve burn ban effective 12:00 p.m. September 24, 2024.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action concerning the replat of lots 165 and 166, Buena Vista, Sec. 3, to be known as lot 165A, Buena Vista, Sec. 3, a combination of two lots into one (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve replat of lots 165 and 166, Buena Vista, Sec. 3, to be known as lot 165A, Buena Vista, Sec. 3, a combination of two lots into one.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discussion and/or action concerning the preliminary plat approval for The Ranch on Lake LBJ, Phase 3, a private subdivision consisting of 20 lots on 13.36 acres located in the 200 block of Lexi Lane (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve preliminary plat approval for The Ranch on Lake LBJ, Phase 3, a private subdivision consisting of 20 lots on 13.36 acres located in the 200 block of Lexi Lane.
Vote: 4 - 0
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.
Acknowledgement of Receipt:
b. Railroad Commission of Texas Hearings Division notice
c. MIS Summary
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. Approval of Creative Decor Holiday Lighting to perform holiday lighting installation services
c. Acknowledgment and acceptance of the changes made to the Jail On-Site Dental Services Contract
d. Agreement between Burnet County and The Central Texas Water Coalition FY2024
e. Agreement between Burnet County and The Central Texas Water Coalition FY2025
f. Approval of the Tourism/Marketing Services Contract with Victory Media Marketing
g. Approval of agreement with Motorola for LPR's for HOTATTF. The cost for a year of service is $0.00 for 12 months once service has started
h. Approval of a contract for Meals on Wheels Senior Nutrition Program with Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties
i. Approval to apply for a grant for VETRIDE from 2025-2026 Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans General Assistance. The grant period is 7/1/2026-6/30/2026. The amount is $75,000
j. Approval of a renewal contract with TourTexas.com
k. Approval of an agreement with Reliable Tire for the tire trailer for the HHW Collection Event scheduled for October 19, 2024
l. Approval of the Second Amendment to the contract for Emergency Medical Services between the City of Burnet and Burnet County
m. Approval of the Temporary Raw Water Contract Burnet County - Lake Buchanan with LCRA
n. Approval of the maintenance contract with Vista.Com
o. Acknowledge the Peace Officer Reimbursement Acknowledgment Agreement
p. Approval of the Professional Services Agreement for Vetride Administrator
q. Approval of the Google Workspace Ordering Document for Burnet County Sheriff's Office
r. Approval of the Google Workspace Ordering Document for Burnet County
s. Annual renewal for the Advertising Contract with Highland Lakes Weekly DBA Hallowell Media, LLC
t. Acknowledgment of the executed contract for Co. Road 420 Paving Project with KC Engineering
u. Approval of the Second Amendment to the contract for Emergency Medical Services between Marble Falls Area EMS and Burnet County
v. Interlocal Agreement with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services for Mental Health Jail Based Services
Karin Smith, County Auditor, asked to amend sentence for 16c. Acknowledgment and acceptance of the changes made to the Jail On-Site Dental Services Contract to read Burnet County to pay Medicaid rates.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve 16a-v.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
- County Choice Silver
- Creative Decor Holiday Lighting
- Jail On-Site Dental Services Contract
- Central Texas Water Coalition FY2024
- Central Texas Water Coalition FY2025
- Victory Media Marketing
- Motorola Solutions
- OWBC Meals on Wheels Senior Nutrition Program
- VETRIDE Grant from Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans General Assistance
- TourTexas.com
- Reliable Tire
- City of Burnet Emergency Medical Services Amendment
- LCRA- Temporary Raw Water Contract- Lake Buchanan
- Vista.com
- Peace Officer Reimbursement- Nicolette Campos
- VETRIDE Administrator Professional Services Agreement FY2025
- Google Workspace Ordering Document, Burnet County Sheriff's Office
- Google Workspace Ordering Document, Burnet County
- Highland Lakes Weekly DBA Hallowell Media LLC
- CR 420 Asphalt Inc dba Lone Star Paving Company and KC Engineering
- Marble Falls Area EMS Amendment
- Bluebonnet Trails Community Services/Jail
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
b. Go out for bids on road striping
c. Award of bid for the road work to be performed on CR 114
Awarded bid for 17c to Lone Star Paving in the amount of $445,849.75.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings a-c.
Vote: 4 - 0
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to amend motion to approve only items A and B.
Vote: 4 - 0
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to award bid for road work to be performed on CR 114 to Lone Star Paving in the amount of $445,849.75.
Vote: 4 - 0
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.
Patricia Cope requested that the Consent Agenda be open to the public.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, brought attention to the budget amendment request for the part-time magistrate clerk position for 24 hours a week instead of the approved 20 hours a week. The additional funds will be coming from JP1's part-time position.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
