County of Burnet {} On this the 10th day of June 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, Asst. County Attorney Randy Leavitt, Commissioners Court Counsel Madeline Parker, Commissioners Court Coordinator |
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags.
Recognition of Oakalla Librarian Tricia Pratt. (Beierle)
Recognition of LA Care for 40 years of service to Burnet County. (Luther)
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the reappointment of the Burnet County Representative, Griff Morris, to the Texas Housing Foundation board. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve reappointment of the Burnet County Representative, Griff Morris, to the Texas Housing Foundation board.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
Charlie Parker spoke.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding allowing the Burnet County Jail to be able to hire the new Lieutenant at a pay scale higher than Step 3 but not to exceed Step 6. (Wilson)
Karrie Crownover, Burnet County Treasurer, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Burnet County Jail to be able to hire the new Lieutenant at a pay scale higher than Step 3 but not to exceed Step 6.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval of Bond for Kelley Glaeser, Interim County Auditor. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Bond for Kelley Glaeser, Interim County Auditor.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of the Treasurer's Monthly Report - April 2025. (Wilson)
Beginning Cash and Investments Balance $83,120,341.55
Cash Receipts $3,525,515.78
Allocated Int Earned $52,130.98
Interest Earned $244,657.73
Cash Disbursements -$5,585,116.57
Month Ending Cash and Investments Balance $81,305,398.49
Reserve Donations to VetRides $6,487.84
Public Comment:
Patricia Cope
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Treasurer's Monthly Report - April 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding damages to the private road by Burnet County due to error in the County road map. Potential action to include the possibility of approving repairs to damaged private property by Burnet County. (Beierle).
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve repairs to damaged private property by Burnet County.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the donation of land of approximately 0.5 acres located at Loop 308 and identified as BAC ID#6114 by Mr. Ray Bizzell to Burnet County. Said property location is adjacent to the Briggs Community Center, owned by Burnet County. Approval of the donation will thereafter require the need to survey the property to be obtained by Burnet County in order to prepare a deed. Approval of the donation shall also need to grant authority to the Burnet County Judge to sign the deed documents once prepared.(Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve donation of land of approximately 0.5 acres located at Loop 308 and identified as BAC ID#6114 by Mr. Ray Bizzell to Burnet County. Said property location is adjacent to the Briggs Community Center, owned by Burnet County. Approval of the donation will thereafter require the need to survey the property to be obtained by Burnet County in order to prepare a deed. Approval of the donation shall also need to grant authority to the Burnet County Judge to sign the deed documents once prepared.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding quotes for a new vibratory, smooth drum roller to be purchased out of the 2022 Tax Notes. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a new vibratory, smooth drum roller to be purchased out of the 2022 Tax Notes with lowest quote from Sakai Quote for $71,3813.00.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Assignment of Easement and Assumption Agreement for CR Resort Austin LLC property, a .049 acre tract of land situated at the Maria Catalina Salinas Survey Number 15. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Assignment of Easement and Assumption Agreement for CR Resort Austin LLC property, a .049 acre tract of land situated at the Maria Catalina Salinas Survey Number 15.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Recommendation Letter to award bid to CR 410 Paving Project to D.I.J. Construction in an amount not to exceed $234,402.58. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Recommendation Letter to award bid to CR 410 Paving Project to D.I.J. Construction in an amount not to exceed $234,402.58.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a preliminary plat approval for Brinegar Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 1.238 acres out of the Smith Bailey Survey No. 101, Abstract No. 56, located in the 200 block of Shoals Parkway. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve preliminary plat approval for Brinegar Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 1.238 acres out of the Smith Bailey Survey No. 101, Abstract No. 56, located in the 200 block of Shoals Parkway.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #4407231 for Brushy Mountain Subdivision. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve release of Subdivision Maintenance Bond #4407231 for Brushy Mountain Subdivision.
Vote: 5 - 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 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve budget inner departmental line item transfers.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action 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
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the budget adjustment. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve budget adjustment.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization 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 authorization of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
- Ritz & Associates PA to perform arbitrage rebate calculations for the Series 2022 Notes for period 7/14/2022 through 5/31/2025 in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00;
- Work Order No. 25-308B with K.C. Engineering, Inc. to provide a complete set of construction plans and specifications for work on CR 120 from RM 1431 to CR 123 in an amount not to exceed $33,150.00;
- Work Order No. 25-310 with K.C. Engineering, Inc. to provide a complete set of construction plans and specifications for work on CR 207 at the intersection of RM 963 in an amount not to exceed $34,220.00 (Beierle);
- LEVY Architects, PLLC approval for additional services for the design and documentation of the Commissioners Court on Level 2;
- Contract with Defense Logistics Agency for Law Enforcement Support (LESO) for Constable Precinct 1;
- Contract with Defense Logistics Agency for Law Enforcement Support (LESO) for Constable Precinct 2;
- A ratified contract with KONE for elevator maintenance that was previously approved in Commissioner Court on April 22, 2025;
- The 2025-2026 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation from the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool.;
- Approval of the $850.00 sponsorship from Indulge for the Taste of Highland Lakes event; and
- Approval of the $1,000.00 sponsorship from Local Boat Partners for the Battle of the Colorado event.
Patricia Cope spoke on 4 and 8.
Mark McDonald spoke on 8.
Blair Manning, Tourism Director, spoke on 9 & 10.
Public Comment:
Patricia Cope spoke on 4.
Shirley Bullard, Human Resource Director, spoke on 8.
Public Comment:
Mark McDonald spoke on 8.
Sally Tutor spoke on 8.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve 3.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 5 & 6
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 7.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve 9 & 10.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve 4.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by County Judge Bryan Wilson, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to take no action today and table 8 to the next meeting on June 24, 2025.
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)
- Approval to go out for bid on the Burnet County Jail Roof Repairs.
- Approval to go out for bid on the installation of an elevator at 127 E Jackson.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve 1 & 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
- Fully executed Memorandum of Understanding Between Burnet County and Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties Which Administers the Head Start Program for the Use of Office Space Owned by Burnet County;
- Donation from Friends of the Herman Brown Free Library in the amount of $10,000 to be used for HBFL only;
- PEC Notice of Utility Service Connections;
- Marble Falls Area EMS Report;
- Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 6 Financial Statements for the Year Ended September 30, 2024;
- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's and LCRA Transmission Services Corporation's proposed Bell County East Switch (Oncor) - Big Hill Switch (LCRA TSC) 765 kV transmission live project.
Public Comment:
Claire Nybro spoke.
Acknowledged.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the proposed Amended FY2025-2026 Budget Calendar. (Wilson)
Patricia Cope spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adopt proposed Amended FY2025-2026 Budget Calendar.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take action on whether to provide a 'no objection' response from Burnet County on the US Fish and Wildlife Service purchase of land to add to the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a 'no objection' response from Burnet County on the US Fish and Wildlife Service purchase of land to add to the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the new Information Technology (IT) Director position by adding the position to existing grade 76 and authorizing the county judge to fill the position up to step 7. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve new Information Technology (IT) Director position by adding the position to existing grade 76 and authorizing the county judge to fill the position up to step 7.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Reconvene at 11:14 a.m.
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn meeting at 11:17 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
