County of Burnet {} On this the 14th day of January 2025, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
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Present:
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Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery |
| Absent: | Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier |
| Vacant: | County Judge |
| Attendees: | Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney Colleen Davis, County Attorney's Office Randy Leavitt, Counsel to the Commissioners Court Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk Stephanie McCormick, Comm. Court Coordinator |
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
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.
Discussion and/or action regarding the appointment of a Burnet County Commissioner to serve as the Burnet County Representative on the CAMPO Board of Directors following the resignation of former Burnet County Judge James Oakley (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve appointment of a Burnet County Commissioner to serve as the Burnet County Representative on the CAMPO Board of Directors following the resignation of former Burnet County Judge James Oakley. County Commissioner Joe Don Dockery appointed.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding a presentation from Glenna Hodge, Chair of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 advisory committee, and appointment of a new Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 to fulfill the current unexpired term effective February 8th, 2025 (Dockery)
Frank Reilly thanked the court and the committee for their work.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve appointment of a new Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 to fulfill the current unexpired term effective February 8th, 2025. Frank Reilly appointed.
Vote: 3 - 0
Discussion and/or action regarding a presentation from retiring Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Debbie Bindseil (Dockery)
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
b. Presentation from Michelle Moore, Chief Public Defender
19a. Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, gave update for the Sheriff's Office.
Discussion and/or action regarding District Attorney SB22 changes to payroll (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve District Attorney SB22 changes to payroll.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding approval of Precinct 4 Constable to provide security at the Highland Lakes Service League Chuckwagon Chowdown on January 25th, 2025. The Constable is donating her time and would like to use the Constable vehicle (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve Precinct 4 Constable to provide security at the Highland Lakes Service League Chuckwagon Chowdown on January 25th, 2025. The Constable is donating her time and would like to use the Constable vehicle.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of a General and No Litigation Certification in connection with a multifamily housing bond issuance by the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a General and No Litigation Certification in connection with a multifamily housing bond issuance by the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the release of Maintenance Bond #4455403 for Ridge Point Estates, 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 Maintenance Bond #4455403 for Ridge Point Estates, Phases 1 and 2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the release of Maintenance Bond #4406108 for Whispering Wind Subdivision (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the release of Maintenance Bond #4406108 for Whispering Wind Subdivision.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Remigio Roman Hernandez to create a 5 acre tract and a 5.01 acre tract out of a 10.01 acre tract known as BCAD parcel #125305 (Beierle)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Discussion and/or action regarding a replat of lot 142-A, Windermere Oaks, Devonshire Section, and a called 0.106 acre tract out of lot 145-A, Windermere Oaks, Devonshire Section, to be known as lot 142-B, Windermere Oaks, Devonshire Section (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve replat of lot 142-A, Windermere Oaks, Devonshire Section, and a called 0.106 acre tract out of lot 145-A, Windermere Oaks, Devonshire Section, to be known as lot 142-B, Windermere Oaks, Devonshire Section.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the replat of lots 23 and 24, Shady Acres, to be known as lot 23A, Shady Acres, a combination of 2 lots into 1 (Luther)
Correction on Commissioners from Luther to Dockery.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve replat of lots 23 and 24, Shady Acres, to be known as lot 23A, Shady Acres, a combination of 2 lots into 1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve budget inner departmental line item transfers.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding FY24 End of Year Budget Amendments (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve FY24 End of Year Budget Amendments.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding Departmental asset transfers (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve Departmental asset transfers.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
b. Marble Falls Area EMS Update
c. Building/Septic Report for December and Year-end total
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. Independent Contractor Agreement for Vetride
c. Approval to use the E-Rate discount for the Burnet County Library System internet service
Jana Teague, Burnet County Grant Manager, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 21a-c.
Vote: 3 - 0
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve going out for bid on the following: Tree Trimming; Black Base.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Calendar Review.
Claire Nybro spoke.
Patricia Cope spoke.
Adjournment
