County of Burnet {} On this the 25th day of February 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 |
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.
Presentation from Caroline Ragsdill from the Burnet County Child Welfare Board (Beierle)
Reconvene at 10:06 a.m.
Discussion and/or action regarding the engagement of outside legal counsel to provide legal guidance to address the River Hills Subdivision Phase 1 road issues (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the engagement of outside legal counsel to provide legal guidance to address the River Hills Subdivision Phase 1 road issues (Beierle) a. 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)
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Presentation regarding the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) (Beierle)
Bill Galinsky, Baylor Scott and White Hospital representative, spoke.
Kelly Height, Ascension Texas Representative, spoke.
Discussion and/or action regarding the Letters of Support for Legislation authorizing a Local Provider Participation Fund in Burnet County (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Letters of Support for Legislation authorizing a Local Provider Participation Fund in Burnet County.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the appointment of a Commissioner to serve on the CAPCOG Solid Waste Advisory Committee (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the appointment of a Commissioner to serve on the CAPCOG Solid Waste Advisory Committee. County Commissioner Chad Collier was appointed.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding accepting the letter of resignation from Beth Dop from the Burnet County ESD 1 board (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the letter of resignation from Beth Dop from the Burnet County ESD 1 board.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the appointment of Justin Dunk to Burnet County ESD 1 board (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the appointment of Justin Dunk to Burnet County ESD 1 board.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the reappointment of John Manton to ESD 5 (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the reappointment of John Manton to ESD 5.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County (Beierle)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to reinstate burn ban.
Vote: 2 - 2
Discussion and/or action regarding the acceptance of the monthly Treasurer's Report for January 2025 (Beierle)
Beginning Cash and Investments Balance $60,602,630.73
Cash Receipts $23,207,278.29
Allocated Int Earned $65,587.39
Interest Earned $189,087.66
Cash Disbursements -$9,562,054.57
Month Ending Cash and Investments Balance $74,436,942.11
Reserve Donations to VetRides $645.00
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to accept the monthly Treasurer's Report for January 2025.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the final plat approval for County Road 330 Estates, a public subdivision consisting of 6 lots on 10.06 acres located in the 7600 block of County Road 330 (Collier)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve final plat approval for County Road 330 Estates, a public subdivision consisting of 6 lots on 10.06 acres located in the 7600 block of County Road 330.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding a replat of lot 40, Log Country Cove, Unit 1, to be known as lot 40A and lot 40B, Log Country Cove, Unit 1, a division of 1 lot into 2 (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve replat of lot 40, Log Country Cove, Unit 1, to be known as lot 40A and lot 40B, Log Country Cove, Unit 1, a division of 1 lot into 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the release of Maintenance Bond #4406449 for Hurst Place, Phases 5 and 6 (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 #4406449 for Hurst Place, Phases 5 and 6.
Vote: 4 - 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 3 Chad Collier 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 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates:
County Commissioner Jim Luther read resignation letter from Connie Wofford, Human Resources, resigned effective February 28, 2025.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
b. Notice to terminate the lease with Lone Star Land Partners for 110 CR 250, Burnet, Tx. Property to be vacated by March 31, 2025
c. Racial Profiling report from the Burnet County Sheriffs Office
d. TCEQ Notice Permit NO. 8252
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. Discuss the quote from ABM to replace the 4 inch backflow presenter for the Jail's fire sytem
c. Renewal of Placer.ai for marketing services
d. Defendant Access Agreement with Tyler Technology
22b. Should say Preventer, not Presenter.
Karin Smith, County Auditor, spoke on 22d.
Jackie Haynes, IT Department, spoke on 22d.
Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke on 22d.
Casie Walker, District Clerk, spoke on 22d.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 21a.
Damon Beierle abstained.
Vote: 3 - 0
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve 22d.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve 22b and 22c.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
