County of Burnet {} On this the 27th day of May 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 3 Chad Collier Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery |
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| Absent: Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle | |
| Attendees: Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney Randy Leavitt, Commissioners Court Counsel Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk Madeline Parker, 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.
Presentation of General Community Grant Checks on behalf of Burnet County and the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation. (Dockery)
County Commissioner Joe Don Dockery announced.
Judge Bryan Wilson presented checks.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adoption of a proclamation of a request for CAMPO to perform an update to the Burnet County Thoroughfare Plan. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adopt proclamation of a request for CAMPO to perform an update to the Burnet County Thoroughfare Plan.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval for the Burnet County Judge to sign a document for the Friends of Spicewood Community Library assuring the Friends of Spicewood Community Library fund will not be diminished, curtailed or cut in any way as a result of being awarded the Tocker Foundation grant. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve for the Burnet County Judge to sign a document for the Friends of Spicewood Community Library assuring the Friends of Spicewood Community Library fund will not be diminished, curtailed or cut in any way as a result of being awarded the Tocker Foundation grant.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for a new motor grader for Road and Bridge Pct. 1 to be purchased out of tax note funds. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve new motor grader for Road and Bridge Pct. 1 to be purchased out of tax note funds.
Purchase will be from Holt CAT for $302,959.00.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the acceptance of a gifted deed for 1.02 acres located at Stringtown Cemetary, 4744 South 1174, Bertram, Texas 78605. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the acceptance of a gifted deed for 1.02 acres located at Stringtown Cemetary, 4744 South 1174, Bertram, Texas 78605.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a request for a replat of lots 56 and 57, 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase III, to be known as lot 56A, 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase III, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve replat of lots 56 and 57, 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase III, to be known as lot 56A, 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase III, a combination of 2 lots into 1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a request for a replat of lot 6-A, The Oaks at Spicewood, Block C, to be known as lots 6-A1 and 6-A2, The Oaks at Spicewood, Block C, a division of 1 lot into 2. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve replat of lot 6-A, The Oaks at Spicewood, Block C, to be known as lots 6-A1 and 6-A2, The Oaks at Spicewood, Block C, a division of 1 lot into 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a petition from Brian David Stevens to cancel lots 142, 143, 144 and 145 of Shady Acres, Section 2. (Luther)
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an order cancelling lots 142, 143, 144 and 145, Shady Acres, Section 2. (Luther)
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by David and Mairie Mallard for a 2 acre tract out of a 137 acre tract identified as BCAD parcel #49416 located at 1304 CR 258. (Beierle)
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the release of the maintenance portion of Cash Bond #CB-22-2-8 for Robison Ranch Subdivision in the amount of $14,685.30, the 2 year period expired May 23, 2025. (Collier)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the release of the maintenance portion of Cash Bond #CB-22-2-8 for Robison Ranch Subdivision in the amount of $14,685.30, the 2 year period expired May 23, 2025.
Vote: 4 - 0
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve budget inner departmental line item transfers.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY25 Budget Amendments
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve FY25 Budget Amendments.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor. (Wilson)
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Departmental asset transfers. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Departmental asset transfers.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
b. Burnet County Auditor FY25 Monthly Financial Report - April
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
b. The Independent Contractor Agreement Driver for Veteran's Transportation between Phillip Pall to go from a volunteer driver to a paid driver.
c. A ratified contract with KONE for elevator maintenance that was previously approved in Commissioners Court on April 22, 2025.
d. Approval of the proposed work order for additional engineering services and other contracted services for the Wirtz Dam Road and Bridge Project resulting from relocating the roadway alignment through the LCRA property and to avoid the historic archaeological site on the north shore of Lake Marble Falls. Work order to be funded from existing tax notes already dedicated to the project.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a,b and d.
c withdrawn.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings: (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve going out for bid for a. 11801 RR 2341 Boat Ramp Repairs/Improvements.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Calendar Review.
Claire Nybro asked questions regarding budget workshops.
Adjournment
