County of Burnet {} On this the 8th day of April 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.
Presentation of a Proclamation acknowledging April as Child Abuse Awareness Month (Wilson)
Public Comment:
Caroline Ragsdill, Child Welfare Board, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Proclamation acknowledging April as Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Reconvene at 9:16 a.m.
Presentation of a Proclamation honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 13-19, 2025 (Beierle)
Public Comment:
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke and recognized the work of the dispatchers.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by County Judge Bryan Wilson to approve Proclamation honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 13-19, 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Reconvene at 9:21 a.m.
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)
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning approval of out-of-state travel for Micayla Cloud and Eboni Hunt to attend Navigator 2025 Conference in Orlando, Florida (Wilson/A.Trevino)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve out-of-state travel for Micayla Cloud and Eboni Hunt to attend Navigator 2025 Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion and/or action regarding the request from David and Susan Onion for the waiver of their penalty fees on Property ID 5307 (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the request from David and Susan Onion for the waiver of their penalty fees on Property ID 5307 $228.55 general fund and $33.27 road and bridge fund.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval to utilize technology funds for upgrading equipment in the south annex courtroom (Wilson/JP 4 Hurst)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve JP Technology funds for upgrading equipment in the south annex courtroom.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the closing of the courthouse on April 11, 2025, due to road closures around the square for the Bluebonnet festival (Wilson)
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to authorize the use of the Burnet County building located at 607 North Vanderveer (Agri Life Bldg.), for the Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area and the Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet County Head Start Program, and for the County Judge to have the authority to negotiate and finalize the details of the contract (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the use of the Burnet County building located at 607 North Vanderveer (Agri Life Bldg.), for the Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area and the Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet County Head Start Program, and for the County Judge to have the authority to negotiate and finalize the details of the contract.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
b. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the FY 26 Motor Vehicles Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force
c. Contract agreement between D.I.J. Construction, Inc. and Burnet County for approximately 1300 feet of striping on County Road 422, in an amount not to exceed $1600.00
d. Independent Contract agreement driver for Veterans Transportation between Burnet County and Peter Bird
e. Contract for subscription with At-Scene, LLC for iCrime Software and for iCrimeFighter cold storage for Burnet County District Attorney's Office
f. Contract for subscription with At-Scene, LLC for iCrime Software and for iCrimeFighter cold storage for Burnet County Office
Department question:
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 26e-f.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the amended bylaws to establish the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation with Williamson County, Texas in accordance with the Local Government Code 507 and Nonprofit Corporations Act, Chapter 22 of the Texas Business Organizations Code (Wilson)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a resolution in opposition to the proposed construction and operation of a new rail line by Texas Materials, Group, Inc. (Wilson)
Public Comment:
Patricia Cope spoke.
Claire Nybro spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a resolution in opposition to the proposed construction and operation of a new rail line by Texas Materials, Group, Inc.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Reconvene at 10:32 a.m.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action naming Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson as the signor for all egrants (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve naming Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson as the signor for all egrants.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for a request for a replat of Lot 6, Sycamore Falls Estates, to be known as Lots 6A and 6B, Sycamore Falls Estates, a division of 1 lot into 2 (Collier)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve replat of Lot 6, Sycamore Falls Estates, to be known as Lots 6A and 6B, Sycamore Falls Estates, a division of 1 lot into 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for a request for a replat of Lots 204 and 205, Enchanted Valley, Section 1, to be known as Lots 204A and 205A, Enchanted Valley, Section 1, adjustment of a lot line between neighbors (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve replat of Lots 204 and 205, Enchanted Valley, Section 1, to be known as Lots 204A and 205A, Enchanted Valley, Section 1, adjustment of a lot line between neighbors.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a replat request for Lots 10-13, Cassie Subdivision, Blk. 15, to be known as Lot 10A, Cassie Subdivision, Blk. 15, a combination of 4 lots into 1 (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve replat request for Lots 10-13, Cassie Subdivision, Blk. 15, to be known as Lot 10A, Cassie Subdivision, Blk. 15, a combination of 4 lots into 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for a replat of the Community Center/ Quartz Park and the Park lots as shown on the Clearwater Landing at LBJ, Plat No. 1.5, to be known as the Community Center Tract and lots 73 and 74, Clearwater Landing, Plat No. 1.9, creating 3 lots out of 2 (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve replat of the Community Center/ Quartz Park and the Park lots as shown on the Clearwater Landing at LBJ, Plat No. 1.5, to be known as the Community Center Tract and lots 73 and 74, Clearwater Landing, Plat No. 1.9, creating 3 lots out of 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County (Wilson)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve budget inner departmental line item transfers.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding FY25 Budget Amendments (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve FY25 Budget Amendments.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding Departmental asset transfers
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding Department Updates:
Acknowledgement of Receipt:
b. TCEQ Notice authorizing the discharge of water - Statewide General Permit
c. Central States Water Resources and a rate increase for all the systems they own being: Cassie, Council Creek, Deer Springs and Silver Creek subdivisions
d. Burnet Fire Department Response times for Quarter 2 (January - March )
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
b. Approval to apply and sign the resolution for the FY 26 Motor Vehicles Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force
c. Contract agreement between D.I.J. Construction, Inc. and Burnet County for approximately 1300 feet of striping on County Road 422, in an amount not to exceed $1600.00
d. Independent Contract agreement driver for Veterans Transportation between Burnet County and Peter Bird
e. Contract for subscription with At-Scene, LLC for iCrime Software and for iCrimeFighter cold storage for Burnet County District Attorney's Office
f. Contract for subscription with At-Scene, LLC for iCrime Software and for iCrimeFighter cold storage for Burnet County Office
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve 26a-d.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
b. Award re-bid 25-6100-05 for Black Base
Low bid accepted.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept low bid from Branntex Materials, Inc.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adjourn the meeting at 11:06 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
