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The State of Texas {}

County of Burnet {} On this the 10th day of March 2015, the Burnet County Commissioners

Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:

Present: County Judge James Oakley, Commissioner Precinct 1 Bill Neve, Commissioner

Precinct 2 Russell Graeter, Commissioner Precinct 3 Ronny Hibler, Commissioner

Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery

Attendees: Jeanne Emerson, Commissioners Court Coordinator, Karen Lester, County Auditor,

Janet Parker, County Clerk

AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation.

3. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States.

4. Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas State Flag. '"'Honor the Texas flag; I pledge

allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

5. Announcements and comments from the public. At this time, any person with

business before the Commissioner’s Court not scheduled on the agenda may speak to

the Court. No formal action can be taken on these items at this meeting. Comments

regarding specific agenda items should occur when the item is called.

6. Presentation and update of the 1115 Waiver/Indigent Health Care from Seton

Highland Lakes. (Oakley/Crissy Calvert)

7. Presentation of information regarding the 2015 Texas Community Futures Forum

sponsored by the AgriLife Extension office. (Oakley/Wells)

8. Discussion and/or action regarding a replat of Lot #s 15 and 16, Granite Rock

Subdivision, Burnet County, Texas, to be known as a replat of Lot #s 15 and 16,

Granite Rock Subdivision. (Neve/Charles Calhoun)

9. Discussion and/or action regarding a re-plat of a portion of Lot 4, Oakalla Ranches

Subdivision, requested by Julia Perkins. (Graeter)

10. Discussion and/or action regarding an exemption request from Joe Bradshaw for a

five (5) acre tract out of an 81.245 acre tract in the William Harris Survey, Abstract

#388, recorded in the public record volume 1231, page 484, for a sale/gift to son.

(Graeter)

11. Discussion and/or action regarding a preliminary plat of Westview Subdivision,

requested by Drew Colvin.(Neve/Stark)

12. Discussion and/or action regarding accepting a gift deed from the Friends of the

Herman Brown Library for property as described in the deed document. (Oakley)

13. Discussion and/or action regarding a letter to the Texas Comptroller requesting

unclaimed capital credits. (Oakley)

14. Discussion and/or action regarding approval of Hospital Revenue Bonds for the

benefit of the Baylor Scott & White Project, Series 2015 by the applicable elected

official representative of Burnet County Texas.(Oakley)

15. Discussion and/or action regarding the appointment of Terri Enloe to serve on the

board of ESD#3.(Neve)

16. Discussion and/or action regarding approval of a prospective Burnet County Child

Welfare Board Member, Marian Sue Brunson. (Oakley)

17. Executive Session. Discussion with Burnet County Commissioner’s Court and

the County Civil Attorney(s) and/or the County Attorney in accordance with Texas

Government Codes 551.071. The 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), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real

Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel

Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), 551.087 (Economic

Development), 418.183 (Deliberations about Homeland Security Issues).

a. discussion regarding the negotiations of the potential purchase of real estate

property and improvements by Burnet County. (Jail facility)

18. Reconvene in Open Session. (Oakley)

19. Discussion and/or action regarding items discussed in Executive Session and take

up for consideration and possible action, pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Local

Government Code. (Oakley)

20. Discussion and/or action regarding the Environmental Services Department:

(Oakley/Darling)

a. burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County.

b. FEMA flood plain maps

c. Permit Update

21. Discussion and/or action regarding Department Updates: (Oakley)

22. Acknowledgement of Receipt:

a. Annual Financial Report for ESD #1 and ESD #7

b. Official notice from Burns Anderson Jury & Brenner, LLP, of an election to

adopt sales and use tax for ESD# 4

c. TCEQ meeting notice for an order to amend the 2010 Water Management Plan

d. TCEQ receipt of application from Huber Carbonates LLC to renew Air Quality

permit

e. Brazos Water Planning Region G group application for financial assistance from

the TWDB

f. Certificates of Course Completion for Open Meeting Act and Public Information

Act for Casie Walker and Janet Parker

23. Safety Training Workshop. 2:00pm. Larry Boccaccio and Ernest Galindo from

TAC will present new training opportunities from their on-line provider, Summit

Training. (Oakley)

24. Discussion and/or action regarding a Resolution from JP#3 requesting monies

from the Technology Fund be used for Odyssey Training and Conference; total of

$1,000. (Oakley/Simons)

25. Discussion and/or action regarding grant application(s)/proposal(s)/acceptance:

(Oakley/Carter)

26. Discussion and/or action regarding approval of extended warranty maintenance

coverage, Manatron, for the Anthem server hardware and upgrade for NetMinutes.

(Oakley/Parker)

27. Discussion and/or action regarding contracts or agreements to be approved and/or

ratified: (Oakley)

a. Approval of a renewal of contract with Carrier Commercial Service; HVAC

b. Approval of an agreement with Argyle Security

c. Approval of renewal of the MF/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce quarter page

ad in their Chamber book for Burnet County Tourism; $595.

d. Approval of data use agreement between Texas Health and Human Services

Enterprise and Burnet County Clerk’s Office.

28. Call for Bids/Requests for Proposals. Discussion and/or action on bid/RFP

openings or submitted bids.(Oakley)

a. acceptance of asphalt paving materials bids. (Dockery)

29. Consideration/discussion and/or approval of any pending personnel issues.

30. Payroll approval.

31. Discussion and/or action concerning budget line item transfers.

32. Discussion and/or action concerning budget amendments.

33. Considerations and authorization of payment of claims previously approved by

the County Auditor.

34. Acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC 115.02 previously

examined by the County Auditor.

35. Discussion and/or action regarding Departmental equipment requests and/or

property transfers.

36. Discussion and/or action regarding reports on old business.

37. Correspondence.

a. Attorney letter updating the Eugene Taylor v The City of Highland Haven case.

38. Discussion and/or action regarding Calendar Review.

39. Adjournment.

Item #1:

Call to Order

Judge Oakley called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Item #2:

Invocation

Comm. Dockery gave the invocation.

Item #3:

Pledge

The court led the pledge of allegiance to the United States Flag.

Item #4:

Pledge

The court led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas State Flag.

Item #5:

Comments

No action taken.

Item #6:

1115 Waiver Update

The court received a presentation and update of the 1115 Waiver/Indigent Health Care

from Seton Highland Lakes - Crissy Calvert, Seton Highland Lakes 1115 Waiver

Project Coordinator, and Liz Johnson of the Seton Health Care Family Network and

Advocacy Department were present to discuss the District Waiver and give an 1115

waiver update. The program currently serves 59 patients and has room to enroll

another 25 patients.

Comm. Dockery asked Ms. Calvert to contact Vaughn Hamilton to inquire about the

status of his Paramedic Outreach Program.

Item #9:

Oakalla Ranch Re-Plat Request

The court discussed a re-plat of a portion of Lot 4, Oakalla Ranches Subdivision,

requested by Julia Perkins - Herb Darling, Environmental Services Director, and

Danny Stark of SK Nelson updated the court on the re-plat request. Motion was made

by Comm. Graeter, seconded by Comm. Hibler to accept the re-plat request. The

motion passed unanimously.

Attachments:

Perkins Request

Item #11:

Preliminary Plat of Westview Subdivision

The court discussed a preliminary plat of Westview Subdivision, requested by Drew

Colvin - Herb Darling, Environmental Services Director, and Danny Stark, SK

Nelson, updated the court on the details of the Westview Subdivision preliminary plat

request. Motion was made by Comm. Neve, seconded by Comm. Graeter to approve

the Westview Subdivision preliminary plat request noting the maintenance guidelines

to be added to the plat notes prior to final plat approval. The motion passed

unanimously.

Item #7:

2015 Texas Community Futures Forum

The court received a presentation regarding the 2015 Texas Community Futures

Forum sponsored by the AgriLife Extension office - Linda Wells with AgriLife

Extension, updated the court on the AgriLife Department. Ms. Wells then introduced

Linda French, Texas Community Future Forum Chair, and Roxanne Dunnigan,

President of the Leadership Advisory Board, to present the details of the 2015 Texas

Community Futures Forum & invite the Commissioners Court to the event on April

28th from 6-8 p.m.

Item #8:

Granite Rock Subdivision Re-Plat Request

The court discussed a replat of Lot #s 15 and 16, Granite Rock Subdivision, Burnet

County, Texas, to be known as a replat of Lot #s 15 and 16, Granite Rock Subdivision

- Charles Calhoun, Marble Falls Mapping & Surveying, updated the court on the

details of the proposed re-plat. No action taken.

Item #10:

Exemption Request from Joe Bradshaw

The court discussed an exemption request from Joe Bradshaw for a five (5) acre tract

out of a 81.245 acre tract in the William Harris Survey, Abstract #388, recorded in the

public record volume 1231, page 484, for a sale/gift to son - Motion made by Comm.

Graeter, seconded by Comm. Neve to approve the exemption request from Joe

Bradshaw. The motion passed unanimously.

Attachments:

Bradshaw Request

Item #12:

Friends of the Herman Brown Library Gift Deed

The court discussed accepting a gift deed from the Friends of the Herman Brown

Library for property as described in the deed document - Leslie Vance, Civil

Attorney, updated the court on the proposed gift deed. Motion was made by Comm.

Neve, seconded by Comm. Hibler to accept the gift deed from the Friends of the

Herman Brown Library. The motion passed unanimously.

Item #13:

Unclaimed Capital Credits

The court discussed a letter to the Texas Comptroller requesting unclaimed capital

credits - Motion was made by Judge Oakley, seconded by Comm. Graeter to approve

the unclaimed capital credits from the Texas Comptroller. The motion passed

unanimously.

Item #14:

Hospital Revenue Bonds

The court discussed approval of Hospital Revenue Bonds for the benefit of the Baylor

Scott & White Project, Series 2015 by the applicable elected official representative of

Burnet County Texas - Motion was made by Comm. Neve, seconded by Comm.

Dockery to approve the Hospital Revenue Bonds for the benefit of the Baylor Scott &

White Project, Series 2015. The motion passed unanimously.

Attachments:

Bonds

Item #15:

Appointment of Terri Enloe to ESD #3

The court discussed the appointment of Terri Enloe to serve on the board of ESD#3 -

Motion was made by Comm. Neve, seconded by Comm. Hibler to appoint Teri Enloe

to the board of ESD #3. The motion passed unanimously.

Item #16:

Burnet County Child Welfare Board Member

The court discussed approval of a prospective Burnet County Child Welfare Board

Member, Marian Sue Brunson - Motion was made by Comm. Graeter, seconded by

Comm. Hibler to appoint Marian Sue Brunson to the Child Welfare Board. Voting for

Comm. Neve, Comm. Graeter, Comm. Hibler and Comm. Dockery. Judge Oakley

abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Attachments:

Child Welfare Board

Item #20:

Environmental Services Department

The court discussed the Environmental Services Department - Herb Darling,

Environmental Services Director, updated the court on the following:

a. burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County - No action taken.

b. FEMA flood plain maps - Flood Plain Mapping continues, currently focused

on Precinct #3 and Precinct #4.

c. Permit Update - Seventeen percent increase over last year - report attached.

Attachments:

Report

Item #21:

Department Updates

No action taken.

Item #22:

Acknowledgement of Receipt

a. Annual Financial Report for ESD #1 and ESD #7

b. Official notice from Burns Anderson Jury & Brenner, LLP, of an election to

adopt sales and use tax form ESD# 4

c. TCEQ meeting notice for an order to amend the 2010 Water Management Plan

d. TCEQ receipt of application from Huber Carbonates LLC to renew Air Quality

permit

e. Brazos Water Planning Region G group application for financial assistance from

the TWDB

f. Certificates of Course Completion for Open Meeting Act and Public Information

Act for Casie Walker and Janet Parker

Attachments:

ESD 1

ESD 7

ESD4

Water Mgmt Plan

Air Permit Renewal

Brazos Water Plan

Parker Certificate

Walker Certificate

Item #24:

JP3 Resolution

The court discussed a Resolution from JP#3 requesting monies from the Technology

Fund be used for Odyssey Training and Conference; total of $1,000 - Motion was

made by Judge Oakley, seconded by Comm. Neve to approve the Resolution from

JP#3 requesting monies from the Technology fund to be used for Odyssey Training

and Conference for a total of $1,000.00. The motion passed unanimously.

Attachments:

JP3 Resolution

Item #26:

County Clerk's Office Upgrades

The court discussed approval of extended warranty maintenance coverage, Manatron,

for the Anthem server hardware and upgrade for NetMinutes - Janet Parker, County

Clerk, updated the court on the details of the request. Motion was made by Comm.

Neve, seconded by Comm. Hibler to approve the extended warranty coverage,

Manatron, for the Anthem server hardware and upgrades for NetMinutes. The motion

passed unanimously.

Attachments:

Manatron

Item #25:

Grants Department

No action taken.

Item #27:

Contracts or Agreements

The court discussed contracts or agreements to be approved and/or ratified:

a. Approval of a renewal of contract with Carrier Commercial Service; HVAC -

Motion was made by Comm. Hibler, seconded by Comm. Dockery to approve the

renewal of contract with Carrier Commercial Service HVAC. The motion passed

unanimously.

b. Approval of an agreement with Argyle Security - Fire Detection System at the

jail, no action taken at this time.

c. Approval of renewal of the MF/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce quarter page

ad in their Chamber book for Burnet County Tourism; $595 - Motion was made by

Judge Oakley, seconded by Comm. Graeter to approve the renewal of the Marble

Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce quarter page ad. The motion passed

unanimously.

d. Approval of data use agreement between Texas Health and Human Services

Enterprise and Burnet County Clerk’s Office - Motion was made by Comm. Hibler,

seconded by Comm. Graeter to approve the data usage agreement between Texas

Health and Human Services Enterprise and the Burnet County Clerk's Office. The

Attachments:

Carrier

Chamber

Health & Human Services

Item #28:

Call for Bids/Requests for Proposals

The court discussed call for bids/requests for proposals:

a. acceptance of asphalt paving materials bids - Comm. Dockery reported two bids

were received from the asphalt paving materials call for bids. Motion was made by

Comm. Dockery, seconded by Comm. Neve to accept the bid for asphalt paving

materials from Ergon Asphalt. The motion passed unanimously.

Attachments:

Bid Results

RECESS

The court recessed for ten minutes.

RECONVENE

The court reconvened with all members present.

Item #30:

Payroll Approval

The court discussed payroll approval ending March 6, 2015 in the amount of

$478,155.16 - Motion was made by Comm. Hibler, seconded by Comm. Graeter to

approve the payroll for week ending March 6, 2015 in the amount of $478,155.16. The

Item #31:

Budget Line Item Transfers

The court discussed budget line item transfers - Motion was made by Comm. Hibler,

seconded by Comm. Graeter to approve the budget line item transfers. The motion

passed unanimously.

Attachments:

Line Item Transfers

Item #32:

Budget Amendments

The court discussed budget amendments - Motion was made by Comm. Neve,

seconded by Comm. Hibler to approve the budget amendments. The motion passed

unanimously.

Attachments:

Budget Amendments

Item #33:

Payment of Claims

The court discussed considerations and authorization of payment of claims previously

approved by the County Auditor - Motion was made by Comm. Neve, seconded by

Comm. Hibler to approve the payment of claims previously approved by the County

Auditor. The motion passed unanimously.

Item #34:

Reports of County Officials

The court discussed acceptance of reports of County Officials as required by LGC

115.02 previously examined by the County Auditor - Motion was made by Comm.

Neve, seconded by Comm. Dockery to accept the reports of the County Auditor. The

Item #35:

Departmental Requests/Property Transfers

The court discussed departmental requests and property transfers - Motion was made

by Comm. Hibler, seconded by Comm. Graeter to approve the departmental requests

and property transfers. The motion passed unanimously.

Attachments:

Property Transfers

Item #29:

Pending Personnel Issues

The court discussed pending personnel issues - Motion was made by Comm. Neve,

seconded by Comm. Graeter to approve the pending personnel issues for Mary

Barnett, Rebekah Mobley, Virginia Simons and Jeremy Stewart. The motion passed

unanimously.

Item #36:

Old Business

No action taken.

Item #17:

Executive Session

Executive Session. Discussion with Burnet County Commissioner’s Court and the

County Civil Attorney(s) and/or the County Attorney in accordance with Texas