County of Burnet {} On this the 24th 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 Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk Madeline Parker, Comm. Court Coordinator |
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Pledges said.
Recognition of Michelle Devaney with Vanishing Texas River Cruise (CTRC) for efforts in protecting the American Bald Eagle. (Wilson)
Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the following:
b. Determining whether Burnet County Commissioners Court should declare this issue as an unforeseen grave necessity or emergency related to the proposed transmission lines;
c. Hiring attorneys or other professionals to represent Burnet County before the PUC and other regulatory agencies concerning the proposed transmission lines. Said attorney's and other professional fees should not exceed $100,000; and
d. Paying attorney's or other professionals fees from the existing FY25 fund balance.
Judy Beauford spoke.
Charlie Parker spoke.
Paul Norris spoke.
Pam Rector spoke.
Claire Nybro spoke.
Ellen spoke.
Charlotte Martin Scarbrough spoke.
Scott Gracie spoke.
Austin Rose spoke.
Nancy Thompson spoke.
Patricia Cope spoke.
Commissioner Jim Luther spoke
Commissioner Damon Beierle spoke
Alan Trevino spoke.
Legal Counsel to look into this further and draft a resolution for a future meeting.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Public Comments - Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007 (b), any person may make comment on any item not 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.
Set place, date and time for the public hearing regarding Petition consideration requesting the formation of Burnet County Emergency Services District, No 10. Said public hearing will be held at the regular session of the Burnet County Commissioners Court meeting July 22, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Burnet County Courthouse, Burnet, Texas. (Wilson)
James Sherrod, President Burnet County ESD No. 10, spoke
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke.
Chief Ingram spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Setting place, date and time for the public hearing regarding Petition consideration requesting the formation of Burnet County Emergency Services District, No 10. Said public hearing will be held at the regular session of the Burnet County Commissioners Court meeting July 22, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Burnet County Courthouse, Burnet, Texas.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the acceptance of a donation from Friends of the Herman Brown Free Library in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used solely for the Herman Brown Free Library. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept donation from Friends of the Herman Brown Free Library in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used solely for the Herman Brown Free Library.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval for Burnet County Precinct 4 crew members to construct and install a sign bracket for the Fuchs House plaque at the Falls on the Colorado Museum. The Falls on the Colorado Museum is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit and will furnish all materials for the bracket construction and installation. This action will further preserve the history of Burnet County 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 crew members to construct and install a sign bracket for the Fuchs House plaque at the Falls on the Colorado Museum. The Falls on the Colorado Museum is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit and will furnish all materials for the bracket construction and installation. This action will further preserve the history of Burnet County therefore serving a public purpose.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following: (Wilson)
b. Approving Burnet County to provide intent to Texas Health and Human Services that Burnet County will be providing diabetic supplies and equipment within 30 days; and
c. Approving the Indigent Health Department to purchase and provide diabetic medical supplies and equipment for eligible Indigent Healthcare participants.
Charlie Parker spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve a-c.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to amend the motion changing the wording to the following:
a. Finding and authorizing people to purchase diabetic medical supplies and equipment necessary and cost-effective for the Indigent Health Department;
b. Approving Burnet County to provide intent to Texas Health and Human Services that Burnet County will be providing diabetic supplies and equipment within 30 days; and
c. Approving the Indigent Health Department to Fund the purchase of diabetic medical supplies and equipment for eligible Indigent Healthcare participants.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the contract with LEVY Dykema Architecture Services, which should not exceed $30,000, to include the following: (Wilson)
b. Perform an evaluation of the north annex building flow, the courtrooms sound redesign, HVAC system, overall refresh of the two (2) district courtrooms, and other building issues located at 1701 Polk Street, Burnet, Texas 78611.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve contract with LEVY Dykema Architecture Services, which should not exceed $30,000, to include the following: (Wilson) a. Perform a building evaluation and redesign for the Elections Department at the old school located at 607 N. Vanderveer, Burnet, Texas 78611; and b. Perform an evaluation of the north annex building flow, the courtrooms sound redesign, HVAC system, overall refresh of the two (2) district courtrooms, and other building issues located at 1701 Polk Street, Burnet, Texas 78611.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approving Road and Bridge Precinct 3 to enter private property at 1108 CR 342C, Marble Falls, Texas 78654 and remove a tree that has the potential to fall and block CR 342C. Property owner Theresa Adcocks has given permission for entry into property and removal of said tree. (Collier)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve Road and Bridge Precinct 3 to enter private property at 1108 CR 342C, Marble Falls, Texas 78654 and remove a tree that has the potential to fall and block CR 342C. Property owner Theresa Adcocks has given permission for entry into property and removal of said tree.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the lease of a new postage machine for the Main Courthouse located at 220 S. Pierce St, Burnet, Texas 78611.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve lease of a new postage machine for the Main Courthouse located at 220 S. Pierce St, Burnet, Texas 78611.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 3 and 4, Clear Creek Subdivision, to be known as lots 1-C, 1-D and 1-E, Clear Creek Subdivision, a combination of 6 lots into 3. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve replat of lots 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 3 and 4, Clear Creek Subdivision, to be known as lots 1-C, 1-D and 1-E, Clear Creek Subdivision, a combination of 6 lots into 3.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, The Emeralds, Block 1, to be known as lot 11A, The Emeralds, Block 1, a combination of 4 lots into 1. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve replat of lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, The Emeralds, Block 1, to be known as lot 11A, The Emeralds, Block 1, a combination of 4 lots into 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a request for a replat of lot 72 and the North 25' of lot 73, Twin Isles Subdivision, to be known as lot 72A, Twin Isles Subdivision, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve replat of lot 72 and the North 25' of lot 73, Twin Isles Subdivision, to be known as lot 72A, Twin Isles Subdivision, a combination of 2 lots into 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for a replat of lots 554,555 and 556, South Silver Creek Village, Unit One, to be known as lot 554A, South Silver Creek Village, Unit One, a combination of 3 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 of lots 554,555 and 556, South Silver Creek Village, Unit One, to be known as lot 554A, South Silver Creek Village, Unit One, a combination of 3 lots into 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for the final plat approval of 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 at 321 Shoals Parkway. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve final plat approval of 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 at 321 Shoals Parkway.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request to release Subdivision Improvement Bond #LICX1210566 and the acceptance of Maintenance Bond #101528858 for Serenity Springs Subdivision. (Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve release Subdivision Improvement Bond #LICX1210566 and the acceptance of Maintenance Bond #101528858 for Serenity Springs Subdivision.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for the preliminary plat approval for Headwater at the San Gabriel, Phase 2, a private subdivision consisting of 26 lots on 28.56 acres out of the H.M. Babcock Survey No. 1388, Abstract No. 1372 and the Samuel M. Bingham Survey, Abstract No. 86, located in the 300 block of First Down Dash. (Collier)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve preliminary plat approval for Headwater at the San Gabriel, Phase 2, a private subdivision consisting of 26 lots on 28.56 acres out of the H.M. Babcock Survey No. 1388, Abstract No. 1372 and the Samuel M. Bingham Survey, Abstract No. 86, located in the 300 block of First Down Dash.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for a preliminary plat approval for Lot No. 1, Windermere Airpark III, Plat No. 3.1 being .29 acre out of the Maria Salinas Survey No. 17, Abstract No. 776, for the construction of an airport hanger. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve preliminary plat approval for Lot No. 1, Windermere Airpark III, Plat No. 3.1 being .29 acres out of the Maria Salinas Survey No. 17, Abstract No. 776, for the construction of an airport hanger.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County employees and elected officials process to manage expenses made without a proper contract or PO. (Wilson)
Charlie Parker spoke.
Matt Kimbler, Jail Administrator, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Reconvene at 10:43 a.m.
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: 5 - 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 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the Ritz & Associates Arbitrage Rebate Report and authorize payment of $142,551 from tax note funds to the federal government. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Ritz & Associates Arbitrage Rebate Report and authorize payment of $142,551 from tax note funds to the federal government.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY25 Budget Transfers. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve FY25 Budget Transfers.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
b. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Liberty County and Burnet County for Jail Services;
c. County Child Welfare Services Non-Financial Agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2032;
d. Amendment No. I for Burnet County Annex Renovation/Expansion to have all pay applications to include a signature spot for the Architect and to be notarized;
e. Interlocal Agreement between Burnet County and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to make improvements to portions of CR 104 and CR 105 to better serve ingress/egress to the newly created state park to be known as Post Oak Ridge State Park. Said agreement calls for improvements such as road widening, pavement repairs, widening of surface, hot mix overlay, and safety improvements to the roadways. Improvements on CR 104 shall be for an approximate 2 mile distance between its intersection to CR 105 and to FM 1478. Costs of right of way acquisitions to belong to Burnet County but improvement expenses that are pre-approved shall be reimbursed by TPWD. Improvements to CR 105 shall be for an approximate distance of 4 miles. Right of way acquisition for CR 105 shall be performed by Burnet County but reimbursed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Thereafter, maintenance to CR105 shall be transferred to TPWD so it may become a Park Road and all improvements be performed at TPWD expense;
f. The Tocker Foundation's Newspaper Digitization Grant for digitally preserving Herman Brown Free Library's historic microfilm, which will be made available on the Portal to Texas History; and
g. The 2025-2026 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation from the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, 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)
Matt Kimbler, Jail Administrator, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept Bid 25-5120-02 Burnet County Jail Visitation Room Renovation to Shellback Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $511,748.00.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the County Judge to review and concur with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards regarding Burnet County's Visition Renovation. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve County Judge to review and concur with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards regarding Burnet County's Visition Renovation.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding converting and using the 2nd floor of 127 E. Jackson St, Burnet, Texas 78611 as a permanent Commissioners Court meeting place and County Judge courtroom. (Wilson)
Patricia Cope spoke.
Charlie Parker spoke.
Eddie Arrendondo, County Attorney, spoke.
The court took no action on this agenda item.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
b. MOU between the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas (DPS) and Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (Allied Agency);
c. Burnet County June 2025 Limited Compliance Review Inspection Report; and
d. Marble Falls Area EMS Report.
County Judge's report regarding an update on the following: (Wilson)
b. County Judge's first 100 days;
c. Management and use of tax notes;
d. Performance-Based Budgeting;
e. Public Safety - Law Enforcement;
f. Public Safety - Fire;
g. Public Safety - EMS;
h. Public Safety - People in Crisis;
i. Update on the review obligations and accounting tracking issues.
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to adjourn meeting at 11:33 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
