County of Burnet {} On this the 22nd 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 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.
Acknowledgment of appointment of interim auditor and interim purchasing agent (Wilson)
Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing April as National County Government Month. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Proclamation recognizing April as National County Government Month.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action authorizing Burnet County Precinct 4 to operate county equipment on the property owned by the Marble Falls Rodeo Association, a non-profit organization, for the purposes of arena preparation to benefit of all citizens of Burnet County and therefore serving a public purpose. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Burnet County Precinct 4 to operate county equipment on the property owned by the Marble Falls Rodeo Association, a non-profit organization, for the purposes of arena preparation to benefit of all citizens of Burnet County and therefore serving a public purpose.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve and sign the resolutions changing four (4) FY25 grants and six (6) FY26 grant applications for the Office of the Governor to Judge Bryan Wilson for authorized Official and County Auditor or designer for financial officer (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve and sign the resolutions changing four (4) FY25 grants and six (6) FY26 grant applications for the Office of the Governor to Judge Bryan Wilson for authorized Official and County Auditor or designer for financial officer.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval to hire Mia Benge as the Family Community Health Agent in cooperation with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, according to the Tx. A&M AgriLife Extension Service Rules 1.2 General Rules and Responsibilities (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve hiring Mia Benge as the Family Community Health Agent in cooperation with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, according to the Tx. A&M AgriLife Extension Service Rules 1.2 General Rules and Responsibilities.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a new Information Technology (IT) Director position and the modification of the payscale adding a Step 73 (Wilson)
Patricia Cope spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve a new Information Technology (IT) Director position and the modification of the payscale adding a Step 73.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Reconvene at 9:18 a.m.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the appointment of County Judge Bryan Wilson to the Capital Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CARTPO) (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve appointment of County Judge Bryan Wilson to the Capital Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CARTPO).
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulation by Marvin and Judy Bloomquist for a 4.986 acre tract out of a 267.98 acre tract (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulation by Marvin and Judy Bloomquist for a 4.986 acre tract out of a 267.98 acre tract.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action in consideration of a request for a replat of lots MCW 2 and MCW 3, Wolf Creek Ranch, to be known as lots MCW 2A and MCW 3A, Wolf Creek Ranch, moving a lot line.(Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve replat of lots MCW 2 and MCW 3, Wolf Creek Ranch, to be known as lots MCW 2A and MCW 3A, Wolf Creek Ranch, moving a lot line.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action in consideration of a request for a replat of lots 26 and 27, Shady Creek Ranches, to be known as lot 26A, Shady Creek Ranches, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Dockery)
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action in consideration of a request for a replant of lots 1 and 2-A, Barton Creek Lakeside, Phase 3, Section 6, to be known as lot 1-A Barton Creek Lakeside, Phase 3, Section 6, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve replat of lots 1 and 2-A, Barton Creek Lakeside, Phase 3, Section 6, to be known as lot 1-A Barton Creek Lakeside, Phase 3, Section 6, a combination of 2 lots into 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action in consideration of a request for a replat of Lots 100,101,102,202,203,204 and 205, Sherwood Shores III-A, to be known as lot 204A, Sherwood Shores III-A, a combination of 7 lots into1. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve replat of Lots 100,101,102,202,203,204 and 205, Sherwood Shores III-A, to be known as lot 204A, Sherwood Shores III-A, a combination of 7 lots into 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss consider and take appropriate action concerning previous acknowledgment of the regular scheduled commissioners court action taken on June 11, 2024, regarding the replat of lot 5, Thunderbird Square, Phase 1, to be known as Thunderbird Square phase 2 to consist of eight (8) hangers, one (1) pilot's lounge and one (1) storage area due to a lost document. (Dockery)
The court discussed this agenda item.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve previous acknowledgment of the regular scheduled commissioners court action taken on June 11, 2024, regarding the replat of lot 5, Thunderbird Square, Phase 1, to be known as Thunderbird Square phase 2 to consist of eight (8) hangers, one (1) pilot's lounge and one (1) storage area due to a lost document.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve budget inner departmental line item transfers.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor/Interim Auditor (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor/Interim Auditor.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY25 Budget Amendments (Wilson)
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Departmental asset transfers (Wilson)
County Commissioner Jim Luther returned to the meeting.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Department Updates: (Wilson)
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
b. Notification of TCEQ water rights for Thomas Ranch Limestone Gulch
c. Notice/invitation from Rubicon Development regarding a condominium development in Cottonwood Shores
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
b. K.C. Engineering work order No. 25-308 CR 120 in an amount not to exceed $35,670.00
c. Acknowledgment/Acceptance of increased cost for elevator maintenance contract with Kone effective May 1, 2025
d. Approval to accept and sign agreement for the Texas State Library Archives Commission Family Practice Place Library grant for equipment and supplies
e. Interlocal agreement and order between Burnet County and Emergency Services District #8 in Burnet County for the application of hot asphalt paving on ESD property in return for manpower assistance upon request plus the allowance to use ESD property by Burnet County for such things as elections. Said consideration may not exceed $15,000 by either party.
f. Cottonwood Shores annual Interlocal agreement and order for chip and seal asphalt to various city streets
g. Approval to purchase a hydraulic pothole digger for excavator from Ewalk Kubota in an amount not to exceed $4,962.00 for Pct. 4
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-g.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings: (Wilson)
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 9:41 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
