The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet {} On this the 18th day of October 2024, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
County of Burnet {} On this the 18th day of October 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
Item #1:
Call to Order
Call to Order
Judge Oakley called the 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
In lieu of invocation, moment of silence in honor of Pat Withers.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags.
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.
Patricia Cope spoke on elections, Baker Tilley Audit and PIR for names.
Charlie Parker spoke regarding decorum.
Claire Nybro spoke on transparency concerns.
Charlie Parker spoke regarding decorum.
Claire Nybro spoke on transparency concerns.
Attachments:
Item #4:
Presentation from Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), Chris Miller, Executive Director (Oakley)
Presentation from Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), Chris Miller, Executive Director (Oakley)
Chris Miller, Executive Director of Capital Area Council of Governments, spoke on the role of CAPCOG.
Jennifer Scott, Director of Area Agency of Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center, spoke.
Jennifer Scott, Director of Area Agency of Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center, spoke.
Attachments:
Item #5:
Presentation from Marble Falls ISD Superintendent Jeff Gasaway concerning VATRE - Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (Oakley)
Presentation from Marble Falls ISD Superintendent Jeff Gasaway concerning VATRE - Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (Oakley)
Jeff Gasaway, Marble Falls ISD Superintendent, spoke about Marble Falls ISD and VATRE.
Attachments:
Item #6:
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of the monthly Treasurer's report for September 2024 (Oakley)
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of the monthly Treasurer's report for September 2024 (Oakley)
Karrie Crownover, Treasurer, gave monthly report for September 2024.
Beginning Cash and Investments Balance $58,901,935.99
Cash Receipts $6,906,614.58
Allocated Int Earned $40,982.61
Interest Earned $222,459.83
Cash Disbursements -$3,468,486.52
Month Ending Cash and Investments Balance $62,562,523.88
Reserve Donations to VetRides $1,279.00
Beginning Cash and Investments Balance $58,901,935.99
Cash Receipts $6,906,614.58
Allocated Int Earned $40,982.61
Interest Earned $222,459.83
Cash Disbursements -$3,468,486.52
Month Ending Cash and Investments Balance $62,562,523.88
Reserve Donations to VetRides $1,279.00
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the monthly Treasurer's report for September 2024.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #7:
Discussion and/or action regarding a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (Oakley)
Discussion and/or action regarding a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (Oakley)
Judge Oakley read Resolution.
Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, spoke on this item.
Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, spoke on this item.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall to approve Resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #8:
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
a. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor
b. Updated Employee Handbook from the 10/8 Comm. Court meeting
b. Updated Employee Handbook from the 10/8 Comm. Court meeting
Acknowledged.
8a. No reports of county officials presented in court.
Patricia Cope spoke on 8a., asking if the commissioners had seen the items before approval.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, questioned the previously approved new rate for daily per diem, stating an error is in the handbook.
Claire Nybro objected to acceptance of 8a.
8a. No reports of county officials presented in court.
Patricia Cope spoke on 8a., asking if the commissioners had seen the items before approval.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, questioned the previously approved new rate for daily per diem, stating an error is in the handbook.
Claire Nybro objected to acceptance of 8a.
Attachments:
Item #9:
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. Approval to apply for the Texas State Library Archives Commission Family Place Library grant for equipment and supplies for the children's library area and Parent-Child Workshop, consultant fees for medical, Community Resource Center, WIC, CHIP, ECI, and children's counselor and behaviors specialist for the Parent-Child Workshops, and travel to Cedar Park for the required TSLAC training on the family place library
b. Approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bertram for a part-time library employee
c. Acknowledgment of the executed contract for CR 114 paving project with Ashphalt, Inc., LLC dba Lone Star Paving Company
d. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the FY2025 Formula Grant for Indigent Defense Grant Program from Texas Indigent Defense Commission
b. Approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bertram for a part-time library employee
c. Acknowledgment of the executed contract for CR 114 paving project with Ashphalt, Inc., LLC dba Lone Star Paving Company
d. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the FY2025 Formula Grant for Indigent Defense Grant Program from Texas Indigent Defense Commission
The court discussed this agenda item.
Patricia Cope asked a question on 9c.
Charlie Parker asked a question on 9c.
Billy Wall, County Commissioner, asked a question on 9b. Mary Seaman, Bertram Library Director, clarified it is a County employee that the City of Bertram is subsidizing.
Patricia Cope asked a question on 9c.
Charlie Parker asked a question on 9c.
Billy Wall, County Commissioner, asked a question on 9b. Mary Seaman, Bertram Library Director, clarified it is a County employee that the City of Bertram is subsidizing.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Billy Wall, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve items a-d.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #10:
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:
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Item #11:
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 concerning budget inner departmental line item transfers
- Consideration and approval concerning budget amendments
- Consideration and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
- Consideration and approval regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or property transfers.
The court discussed this agenda item.
Patricia Cope asked questions regarding the Consent Agenda items.
Patricia Cope asked questions regarding the Consent Agenda items.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #12:
Calendar Review.
Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
Jim Luther, County Commissioner, thanked the Sheriff's Office and Leslie Ray for their help.
Jim Luther, County Commissioner, thanked the Sheriff's Office and Leslie Ray for their help.
Item #13:
Adjournment
Adjournment
Judge Oakley adjourned the meeting at 10:07 a.m.
Signature
