Burleson County court approves deputies, grant applications and accepts bids in routine session

Burleson County Commissioners Court approved several routine administrative actions on March 25, 2024, including deputations and bonds for two county employees, updates to grant application materials, acceptance of a bid, and authorization of county bill payments.

Commissioner David Hildebrand moved, seconded by Commissioner Dwayne Faust, to deputize Christy Turner as Deputy District Clerk and add a surety rider to her bond; the court approved the deputation. Commissioner Hildebrand later moved, seconded by Commissioner Bobby Urbanosky, to deputize and bond Robert Glenn Campbell as Deputy Constable, Precinct 3; that motion also passed. The court accepted a donation of $230 to the Burleson County Health Resource Center under the consent agenda.

The court approved modifications to a resolution to apply (addition of grant numbers) for three programs: the FY25 VAWA (Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program) through the Office of the Governor & BVCOG; the State Homeland Security Program — Regular Projects (SHSP-R) FFY 2024 through FEMA via the Office of the Governor & BVCOG; and the State Homeland Security Program — National Priority Area Projects (SHSP-NPA) FFY 2024 through FEMA via the Office of the Governor. Commissioners also ratified a resolution to apply for an 'Equipping Law Enforcement to Identify and Respond to Mental Health Matters Crisis Intervention' grant through the Office of the Governor.

Procurement actions included acceptance of a bid for reclaimed materials from Big Creek Construction. The court authorized payment of county bills after a motion by Commissioner David Hildebrand and second by Commissioner Dwayne Faust. The meeting record shows unanimous approval for motions where votes are recorded as "All voted Aye. None voted No."

In reports, Auditor (name not specified in the transcript) said sales tax received in March totaled $106,331, an increase of 6.8% compared with the prior period. Judge Keith Schroeder reported recent county land purchased off FM 166 to house the Extension Office and announced that Franklin Karasek will officially resign as Veterans Officer on June 28, 2028. Duane Strange reported upcoming county events including Chili Fest (April 5–6, 2024) and a bicycle race on April 28, 2024.

The court adjourned after completing its agenda.