County of Burnet {} On this the 11th day of March 2025, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
| Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery |
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| 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.
Discussion and/or action regarding a Proclamation recognizing Donald Fawcett Day (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt a Proclamation recognizing Donald Fawcett Day on March 29, 2025.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor (Beierle)
Karin Smith, County Auditor, spoke and thanked Helen for her service.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., 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
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.
Debra Bindseil spoke.
Dave Rhodes spoke.
Andy and Donna Amburn spoke.
Gil Jones spoke.
Paticia Cope spoke.
Discussion and/or action regarding an update on the Wirtz Dam Bridge project (Dockery)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Presentation and discussion from EMC Derek Marchio regarding measles cases and a fire weather update (Dockery)
Discussion and/or action regarding :
2. The Resolution Opposing Elimination of the County Wide Voting Program currently being used in Burnet County, to be sent to legislation (attached "Resolution Opposing Elimination of CWPP - Jan2025.doxc")
Patricia Cope spoke, Dave Rhodes spoke, and Doug Ferguson, Elections Administrator, spoke.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
9-2.
Claire Nybro spoke, Patricia Cope spoke, and Doug Ferguson, Elections Administrator, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 9-2. The Resolution Opposing Elimination of the County Wide Voting Program currently being used in Burnet County, to be sent to legislation.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding amending payroll procedures to include automatically adding Holiday Leave for dispatch employees to bring their regular scheduled work week hours up to 40 hours/week (Beierle/Crownover)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve amending payroll procedures to include automatically adding Holiday Leave for dispatch employees to bring their regular scheduled work week hours up to 40 hours/week.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding amending payroll procedures to include automatically adding Holiday Leave for Jailers and Sheriffs Office patrol deputies to equal 86 regular hours (Beierle/Crownover)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve amending payroll procedures to include automatically adding Holiday Leave for Jailers and Sheriffs Office patrol deputies to equal 86 regular hours.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding Population of Election Precincts in Burnet County (attached code precinct population) (Dockery)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Reconvene at 10:36 a.m.
Discussion and/or action to approve the request for JP1 Technology Funds to be used for Tyler Technology Virtual Workshop Trainings in an amount not to exceed to $1,650.00 (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the request for JP1 Technology Funds to be used for Tyler Technology Virtual Workshop Trainings in an amount not to exceed to $1,650.00.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action to schedule the Employee Apprecation Spring Picnic (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve continuing the Employee Appreciation Spring Picnic with the maximum of $2000.00 expenditure.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding a letter of support for the Head Start Program (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a letter of support for the Head Start Program.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding The Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool Property Insurance renewal. Coverage period 7/1/25 - 7/1/26 (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve The Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool Property Insurance renewal. Coverage period 7/1/25 - 7/1/26.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding The Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool Liability Contribution & Coverage Renewal. 4/1/25-4/1/26 (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve The Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool Liability Contribution & Coverage Renewal. 4/1/25-4/1/26.
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 2 Damon Beierle to approve budget inner departmental line item transfers.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the process for appointing a County Health Authority or the appointment of a County Health Authority. (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to continue the appointment of a County Health Authority to Dr. Jules Madrigal for a 2-year term.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action in selecting the Burnet County Judge by the majority vote of the Burnet County Commissioners Court (Beierle)
(1) The Commissioners Court of Burnet County reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized under 551.071 of the Texas Government Code (Attorney Consulation) in order to consult with legal counsel regarding law on the selection of an official by a commissioners court.
(2) The Burnet County Commissioners Court reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized under 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment of a Burnet County Judge.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to appoint Bryan Wilson as the Burnet County Judge. This appointment is effective March 12, 2025.
Roll Call Vote-
Jim Luther - Aye, Damon Beierle - Aye, Chad Collier - Aye, Joe Don Dockery - Aye.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the modification of the selection process for appointing a County Judge previously outlined and approved by the Burnet County Commissioners Court. (Beierle)
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 Department Updates:
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
b. Texas Materials Preliminary Agency Consultation Letter
c. MIS Summary
d. ESD #1 Financial Statement for year end Sept. 2024
e. ESD #9 Financial Statement for year end Sept. 2024
f. ESD #7 Financial Statement for year end Sept. 2024
g. ESD #3 Financial Statement for year end Sept. 2024
h. TCEQ Permit Registration Number 176835 (Rock Crushing Plant)
i. Railroad Commission of Texas Hearing Division Notice
j. The Carlton Law Firm, PLLC, ESD #7 Sales and Use Tax Election letter of notice
Discussion and/or action regarding Departmental asset transfers (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Departmental asset transfers.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. Inmate Housing Agreement with Bell County
c. Vetride Agreement between Llano County for services in an amount not to exceed $6,500.00
d. Amendment No. 2 to Jail Inmate Food Service Contract with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for CPI Increase
e. Sponsorship application for May Fest for $750 to be paid out of Hotel/Motel Fund
f. Contract between The 1 Community and Burnet County Tourism in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 per month for March 2025-August 2025
g. Proposal from Architexas for Architectural Services for limited waterproofing and material displacement work at the Burnet County Courthouse
h. Contract with Hood County for the housing of inmates in the Burnet County Jail
i. Approve the Flock Group, Inc. contract in an amount not to exceed $44,000.00 during the 24 month term
j. LEVY Services
k. Contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction for striping on CR 409
l. Contract agreement with Deckard Technologies specializing in monitoring short term rental compliance
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a-l.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
b. Award bid 25-6100-04 Cold Mix
c. Award the E-rate bid for Burnet County Library Systems Internet
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
