County of Burnet {} On this the 25th day of March 2025, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
| County Judge Bryan Wilson 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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| 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.
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.
Claire Nybro spoke.
Patricia Cope spoke.
Linda Standefer spoke.
Presentation from Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Jeff Gasaway regarding the upcoming Marble Falls ISD bond election provided as a courtesy to Burnet County. Discussion and questions may follow (Dockery)
Presentation of the Burnet County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, by Patillo, Brown & Hill, LLP (Wilson/K.Smith)
Public Comment:
Patricia Cope spoke.
Consideration for approval of setting a date for the HHW ( Household Hazardous Waste) Event (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve setting a date for the HHW (Household Hazardous Waste) Event for October 25, 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consideration for approval of a letter of support for Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Rural Training Lab focused on healthcare careers (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a letter of support for Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Rural Training Lab focused on healthcare careers.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consideration for approval for JP2 to utilize Justice Technology Funds for training (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve JP2 to utilize Justice Technology Funds for training.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consideration for approval allowing the use of county equipment and manpower to assist the Burnet Rodeo Association in arena preparation for their upcoming fundraiser (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve allowing the use of county equipment and manpower to assist the Burnet Rodeo Association in arena preparation for their upcoming fundraiser.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consideration for approval regarding potential purchase or lease of modular building currently located on county property at 100 C.R. 250, and currently leased by Lonestar Land Partners (Wilson)
b. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Commissioners Court of Burnet County reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized under 551.071 and 551.072 of the Texas Government Code (Attorney Consultation) and (Deliberation regarding real property) regarding the above-described lease or purchase of the property.
Richard Gumbert spoke.
Public Comment:
Claire Nybro spoke
Patricia Cope spoke
Raymond Whelan spoke
Michele Moore spoke
Mike Kamalah spoke
Recess at 9:53 a.m.
Reconvene 9:57 a.m.
Consideration for approval regarding potential purchase or lease of modular building currently located on county property at 100 C.R. 250, and currently leased by Lonestar Land Partners (Wilson)
b. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Commissioners Court of Burnet County reserves the right to go into executive session as authorized under 551.071 and 551.072 of the Texas Government Code (Attorney Consultation) and (Deliberation regarding real property) regarding the above-described lease or purchase of the property.
Motion is made by County Judge Bryan Wilson, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the purchase of modular building currently located on county property at 100 C.R. 250, and currently leased by Lonestar Land Partners for $92,547.00 contingent upon Lonestar Land Partners providing a $10,000.00 donation to Mobile Modular.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consideration for approval of bylaws to establish the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation with Williamson County, Texas in accordance with the Nonprofit Corporations Act, Chapter 22 of the Texas Business Organizations Code (Wilson)
Dan Fermon with FireFly Aerospace spoke.
Public Comment:
Juanita Kauffman spoke.
Patricia Cope spoke.
Claire Nybro spoke.
Sally Tutor spoke.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Consideration for approval regarding the allocation of $100,000 from Capital Area Housing Finance to local Burnet County non-profit organizations (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the allocation of $100,000 from Capital Area Housing Finance to local Burnet County non-profit organizations, Burnet County Outreach.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consideration for approval of the preliminary plat for Moonlight Bend, a private subdivision consisting of 134 lots on 591.6905 acres located at 535 Flying X Road, Spicewood (Dockery)
Public Comment:
Patricia Cope spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the preliminary plat for Moonlight Bend, a private subdivision consisting of 134 lots on 591.6905 acres located at 535 Flying X Road, Spicewood.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consideration for approval of the release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #448643MNT for Rees Landing (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #448643MNT for Rees Landing.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consider for adoption the Performance Based Budget Worksheet for the Elected Officials and Department Heads (Wilson)
Casie Walker, District Clerk, and Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, Spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a concept of a Performance Based Budget Worksheet for the Elected Officials and Department Heads.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consider the FY 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Calendar (Wilson)
Consideration for approval of the Treasurer's monthly report for February 2025 (Wilson/K.Crownover)
Beginning Cash and Investments Balance $74,436,942.11
Cash Receipts $22,275,146.10
Allocated Int Earned $54,164.36
Interest Earned $222,538.09
Cash Disbursements -$12,481,332.30
Month Ending Cash and Investments Balance $84,517,595.90
Reserve Donations to VetRides $3,007.00
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the Treasurer's monthly report for February 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consideration for approval for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor (Wilson)
Motion is made by County Judge Bryan Wilson, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consideration for approval regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve budget inner departmental line item transfers.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consideration for approval regarding Departmental asset transfers (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Departmental asset transfers.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
b. TCEQ Notice Permit No. WQ0015823001
c. Auditor's Report and review of cash bonds
d. Auditor's February monthly financial report
e. ESD Audit report for FY-2024
f. Keefe Commissary Network LLC for Commissary Services Agreement for Burnet County Jail beginning April 1, 2025
g. Marble Falls Area EMS Report for March
Consideration for approval regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
b. Approval for the renewal of the Lexis Nexis Contract for FY25 to be paid for out of the Law Library fund
c. Approval of the Peace Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement
d. Acceptance of the letter of assignment pertaining to that certain Permanent Drainage and Temporary Construction Easement as it relates to drainage improvements on CR 407
e. Approval of the Triumvirate agreement for the waste disposal for the BOPATE Collection Event scheduled for April 26, 2025
f. Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw Edge Software subscription to be paid for out of the Law Library fund
g. Interlocal Agreement and approval of Order between the City of Marble Falls to assist the city with approximately 2.3 miles of chip/seal paving on Mormon Mill Road between the intersection of Hwy. 281 and the city limits
Motion is made by County Judge Bryan Wilson, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-d and f-g.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Consideration for approval concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings: (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve E-rate bid for Burnet County Library Systems Internet.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn meeting at 11:41 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
