Burleson County approves consent agenda, accepts multiple grants and deputizes staff
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Summary
At its Nov. 13 meeting in Caldwell, the Burleson County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a consent agenda that certified multiple FY2023 grants for recycling and public-safety equipment, accepted a $2,000 donation, and approved deputations and routine spending, including a $2,500 hotel/motel award.
The Burleson County Commissioners Court met Nov. 13 in Caldwell and unanimously approved a consent agenda that certified a series of FY2023 grant awards and routine administrative items.
Judge Keith Schroeder called the meeting to order and the Court moved quickly to a consent motion by Commissioner David Hildebrand, seconded by Commissioner Vincent Svec, approving October minutes, a $2,000 donation from Chilifest to Keep Burleson County Beautiful, and certification of a package of grant proceeds and special budgets. The grants include: a $5,364 solid-waste recycling pilot grant; $38,400 for cardboard baling from H-E-B; $3,151.85 for plastic recycling promotion from CocaCola Southwest Beverages Company; $951.39 for body-worn cameras and cloud storage; $27,453.85 for bullet-resistant shields; $60,207.93 for a Pretrial Mental Health Caseworker grant (with federal JAG funds); $45,443.32 for rifle-resistant body armor; $35,241.74 for a victims assistance coordinator (VOCA/ARPA); $5,594.42 for Texas VINE-SAVNS; $28,732 for indigent defense formula grant; and $53,603 for an indigent-defense improvement supplement. The motion carried unanimously (all present voted aye).
The Court also approved several standalone financial and personnel items on the same agenda: a $2,500 Hotel/Motel funding application for the Texas Overland Festival submitted by Bruce Alford; deputation of Erica Sebesta as deputy sheriff; deputation and bond surety rider for Erin Zboril as deputy county clerk; and authorization to pay compensation for County Clerk deputies from Records Management funds. The Court additionally approved a price quote from BC Materials for reclaimed materials and unanimously authorized payment of the county's bills.
County Judge Schroeder reported October collections for misdemeanor fines ($14,062.50) and felony fines ($15,203.00). The auditor reported there were no audits or reviews. Commissioner Dwayne Faust said the courthouse cardboard baler is operating well and the new operator has produced seven bales to date.
The Court adjourned by unanimous vote.