County of Burnet {} On this the 28th day of January 2025, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
| Present: | Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery |
| Vacant: | County Judge |
| Attendees: | Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney Colleen Davis, Assistant County Attorney Randy Leavitt, Commissioners Court Counsel Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk Karin Smith, County Auditor 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 contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. Unitrends Cloud Co-Termed Proposal
c. Approval to sign and apply the resolution for continuing the Burnet County Courthouse Metal Detectors and Panic Button Project for the FY 26 Criminal Justice Grant Program
d. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Cybersecurity Assessment and Evaluation Project for FY 26 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Assessment and Evaluation with the Office of the Governor
e. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for Women's Victim Advocate Project for FY 26 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program grant
f. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Cybersecurity Governance and Planning Project for FY 26 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Governance and Planning
g. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet CountyCybersecurity Mitigation Project for FY 26 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
h. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Cybersecurity Workforce Project for FY 26 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
i. Approval to sign the Reliable Tire agreement fr the tire trailer for the BOPATE Collection Event scheduled for April 26, 2025
j. Approval to accept the grant and sign the Gift Agreement for $60,000 from The Mitte Foundation 2025 funding cycle for the Bertram Library for a conference room pod, patio furniture/awning cover, and mural in the children's area
k. Approval to accept the FY 2024 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Grant (SCAAP) for $12,731
l. Approval of the Tourism Sponsorship for Jackson Street Jams 2025 Series for $3600
m. Approval of the Tourism Sponsorship for Hill Country Downhill Series 2025 Spider Mountain, $1000
n. Approval of the Tourism Sponsorship for Granite Fest 2025, $350
o. Approval of the Tourism Sponsorship for Music on Main Spring Series 2025, $500
p. Approval of the Tourism Sponsorship for the 42nd Annual Bluebonnet Festival, April 2025, $5000
q. Approval of the Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for ASTRO SUA II
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve 23l.
County Commissioner Damon Beierle abstained.
Vote: 3 - 0
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 23m.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve 23n.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 23o.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 23p.
County Commissioner Damon Beierle abstained.
Vote: 3 - 0
Discussion and/or action regarding the release of Surety Bond #LICX1210569 for Star Gazer Subdivision (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the release of Surety Bond #LICX1210569 for Star Gazer Subdivision.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the preliminary plat approval for County Road 330 Estates, a public subdivision consisting of 6 lots on 10.06 acres located in the 7600 block of CR 330 (Collier)
Herb Darling, Director Burnet County Development Services, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the preliminary plat approval for County Road 330 Estates, a public subdivision consisting of 6 lots on 10.06 acres located in the 7600 block of CR 330.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the final plat of TOWDAH Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 24 lots on 54.01 acres located at 122 Shoreline (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the final plat of TOWDAH Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 24 lots on 54.01 acres located at 122 Shoreline.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Disucssion and/or action regarding a replat of lots 391 - 400, Thomas Ranch, Sec. 1, originally lot 39, Thomas Ranch, Sec. 1, to be known as lots 391-A, 392-A, 393-A, 394-A, 395-A, 396-A, 397-A, 398-A, 399-A, and 400-A, Thomas Ranch, Sec. 1, to reconfigure lot lines and streets (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a replat of lots 391 - 400, Thomas Ranch, Sec. 1, originally lot 39, Thomas Ranch, Sec. 1, to be known as lots 391-A, 392-A, 393-A, 394-A, 395-A, 396-A, 397-A, 398-A, 399-A, and 400-A, Thomas Ranch, Sec. 1, to reconfigure lot lines and streets.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding outlining the format and process to be followed on the Burnet County Judge applicant forums set for February 6, 2025 and February 13, 2025 (Beierle)
Casie Walker, District Clerk, asked a question.
Ryan Rowney asked a question.
Gil Jones made a statement.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve outlining the format and process to be followed on the Burnet County Judge applicant forums set for February 6, 2025 and February 13, 2025.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of Greg Haley to the CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve reappointment of Greg Haley to the CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the appointment of Commissioner Joe Don Dockery to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve appointment of Commissioner Joe Don Dockery to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding approval of a Commissioner to act on behalf of the Burnet County Commissioners Court on behalf of the Wirtz Dam Bridge project (Dockery)
Patricia Cope asked a question.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a Commissioner to act on behalf of the Burnet County Commissioners Court on behalf of the Wirtz Dam Bridge project. County Commissioner Joe Don Dockery approved for this role.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the resignation of Randy Hartman from the ESD 7 Board (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve resignation of Randy Hartman from the ESD 7 Board.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the appointment of Barbara Postel to the ESD 7 Board to an unexpired term which expires on 12/31/2025 (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the appointment of Barbara Postel to the ESD 7 Board to an unexpired term which expires on 12/31/2025.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of a background check policy for all employees through the Human Resources Department (Beierle)
Patricia Cope asked a question.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, clarified the policy only states new hires, not current employees. To have both, an amendment to the policy would be needed.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a background check policy for all new hires and current employees through the Human Resources Department.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding payment for Jail/Sheriff's Office employees working mandatory dispatch overtime because of open positions (Beierle)
Gil Jones spoke
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve payment for Jail/Sheriff's Office employees working mandatory dispatch overtime because of open positions.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of Bonds for Karin Smith, Purchasing Agent (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the Bonds for Karin Smith, Purchasing Agent.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the preliminary plat approval for County Road 330 Estates, a public subdivision consisting of 6 lots on 10.06 acres located in the 7600 block of CR 330 (Collier)
Reconvened at 10:25 a.m.
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 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve budget inner departmental line item transfers.
Vote: 4 - 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 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding FY25 Budget Amendments (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve FY25 Budget Amendments.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding Departmental asset transfers (Beierle)
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
b. TCEQ Notice Permit No. WQ00015613001
c. TCEQ Notice Permit No. WQ00015613001 Revised
d. Marble Falls Area EMS January update
e. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by Local Government Code 115 previously examined by the County Auditor: County Auditor December Report
County Commissioner Jim Luther left meeting. Not present for 23a. and 23b.
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. Unitrends Cloud Co-Termed Proposal
c. Approval to sign and apply the resolution for continuing the Burnet County Courthouse Metal Detectors and Panic Button Project for the FY 26 Criminal Justice Grant Program
d. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Cybersecurity Assessment and Evaluation Project for FY 26 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Assessment and Evaluation with the Office of the Governor
e. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for Women's Victim Advocate Project for FY 26 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program grant
f. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Cybersecurity Governance and Planning Project for FY 26 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Governance and Planning
g. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet CountyCybersecurity Mitigation Project for FY 26 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
h. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the Burnet County Cybersecurity Workforce Project for FY 26 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
i. Approval to sign the Reliable Tire agreement fr the tire trailer for the BOPATE Collection Event scheduled for April 26, 2025
j. Approval to accept the grant and sign the Gift Agreement for $60,000 from The Mitte Foundation 2025 funding cycle for the Bertram Library for a conference room pod, patio furniture/awning cover, and mural in the children's area
k. Approval to accept the FY 2024 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Grant (SCAAP) for $12,731
l. Approval of the Tourism Sponsorship for Jackson Street Jams 2025 Series for $3600
m. Approval of the Tourism Sponsorship for Hill Country Downhill Series 2025 Spider Mountain, $1000
n. Approval of the Tourism Sponsorship for Granite Fest 2025, $350
o. Approval of the Tourism Sponsorship for Music on Main Spring Series 2025, $500
p. Approval of the Tourism Sponsorship for the 42nd Annual Bluebonnet Festival, April 2025, $5000
q. Approval of the Service agreement with Motorola Solutions for ASTRO SUA II
County Commissioner Jim Luther returned to meeting on item 23c.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve 23a.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 23b.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve 23c-h.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 23i.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve 23j.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 23k.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve 23q.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve award 25-5120-01 Burnet County Inmate Commissary Services to Keefe Commissary Network.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
