Burleson County commissioners approve FY2025 budget calendar, CDBG‑MIT signatories and multiple proclamations

Burleson County Commissioners Court met May 13, 2024 in Caldwell and approved a bundle of routine policy actions, proclamations and appointments that advance the county’s budget process and open the way for federally funded flood and drainage work.

The court voted unanimously to adopt the FY2025 Budget Policy and Calendar, a procedural step that sets deadlines and guidelines for preparing next year’s budget, County Judge Keith Schroeder said as the vote was recorded. Commissioners also approved resolutions designating the County Judge and County Auditor as authorized signatories for contractual documents and fund requests related to the Community Development Block Grant–Mitigation (CDBG‑MIT) Regional Method of Distribution program for flood and drainage improvements to Chestnut Drive and Mallard Road.

Why it matters: the signatory resolution and the appointment of labor‑standards officers are prerequisites for the county to execute contracts and request federal funds for the CDBG‑MIT projects. At the same meeting the court approved updated Financial Policies and Procedures and updated Procurement Policies and Procedures applicable to procurements made with federal funds, measures the county said are required to meet grant conditions.

Votes at a glance

- Adopted FY2025 Budget Policy and Calendar — motion by Commissioner David Hildebrand; seconded by Commissioner Dwayne Faust; outcome: approved (5–0).
- Resolution designating authorized signatories for CDBG‑MIT contract and fund documents — motion by Commissioner Vincent Svec; seconded by Commissioner Bobby Urbanosky; outcome: approved (5–0).
- Resolution adopting updated Financial Policies and Procedures — motion by Commissioner David Hildebrand; seconded by Commissioner Dwayne Faust; outcome: approved (5–0).
- Resolution adopting updated Procurement Policies and Procedures for federal funds — motion by Commissioner David Hildebrand; seconded by Commissioner Dwayne Faust; outcome: approved (5–0).
- Appointed Aron Miller (Public Management, Inc.) as Labor Standards Officer and Elizabeth Mancia (PMI) as alternate for CDBG‑MIT MOD programs — motion by Commissioner Vincent Svec; seconded by Commissioner Dwayne Faust; outcome: approved (5–0).

The court also approved smaller appropriations and proclamations, including a $250 Hotel/Motel funding award to the Burleson County Kolache Bake Show, proclamations recognizing First Lutheran of Somerville’s 100th anniversary and Soil & Water Stewardship Week, and a proclamation observing April as Fair Housing Month. Commissioners reappointed Stephanie Smith as County Treasurer and Civil Rights Officer and named her Section 3 Coordinator; Duane Strange was appointed ADA/504 Compliance Coordinator.

Several routine contract and procurement items were approved, including modifications to the Pro Vision contract previously authorized April 22, 2024. The court also authorized payment of bills and adjourned.

The court approved these items unanimously; no executive session was held. The meeting record shows the court will proceed with the administrative steps required before CDBG‑MIT funds can be requested and contracts executed.