County of Burnet {} On this the 22nd day of July 2025, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
- Present:
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- 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
- Attendees:
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- Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney
- Colleen Davis, Assistant County Attorney
- Randy Leavitt, Commissioners Court Counsel
- Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk
- Madeline Parker, Commissioners Court Coordinator
Mark O'Keefee spoke.
Ned Ewart spoke.
William Eide spoke.
Elaine Light spoke.
Fran Jones spoke.
Clayton Potter
James Shamond spoke.
Ken Campbell spoke.
Close Public Hearing at 9:20 a.m.
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Pledges said.
Discuss, consider, and take action regarding Petition consideration requesting the formation of Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 10. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve calling an election of Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 10 on November 4, 2025 and will impose a tax if it passes.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Department Updates: (Wilson)
b. Office of Emergency Management including Debris Site;
c. Facilities;
d. Road and Bridge Precinct 1;
e. Road and Bridge Precinct 2;
f. Road and Bridge Precinct 3; and
g. Road and Bridge Precinct 4.
Derek Marchio, Emergency Management Coordinator, gave update.
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, gave update.
Discussion with Burnet County Commissioner’s Court and the County Civil Attorney(s) and/or the County Attorney in accordance with Texas Government Codes 551.071. The Commissioners Court reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code including, but not limited to, Sections: 551/071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), 551.087 (Economic Development), 418.183 (Deliberations about Homeland Security Issues), 551.0725 (Contracts being negotiated).
a. Discuss confidential attorney-client legal matters pertaining to Burnet County's response to Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV Transmission Project per Section 551.071, Tex. Gov. Code, "Consultation with Attorney". (Wilson)
Reconvene in Open Session.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding items discussed in Executive Session: (Wilson)
b. Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer to fund professional services in order to engage with a law firm to advise and represent Burnet County in response to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kV Transmission Project - LCRA/ ONCOR electric line.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to draft an engagement letter to get an attorney not to exceed $20,000.00 to represent Burnet County in response to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kV Transmission Project - LCRA/ ONCOR electric line.
Judge Bryan Wilson abstains.
Vote: 4 - 0
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve line item transfer to fund professional services in order to engage with a law firm to advise and represent Burnet County in response to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kV Transmission Project - LCRA/ ONCOR electric line.
Judge Bryan Wilson abstains.
Vote: 4 - 0
Item #15:
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the request for a replat of lots 122 and 123, Quail Valley Subdivision, Section 2, to be known as lot 122A, Quail Valley Subdivision, Section 2, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery replat of lots 122 and 123, Quail Valley Subdivision, Section 2, to be known as lot 122A, Quail Valley Subdivision, Section 2, a combination of 2 lots into 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the final plat of Clearwater Landing at LBJ, Phase 3, Commercial Tract, consisting of 1 lot on 3.734 acres out of the William Simmons Survey No. 121, Abstract No. 777, located on FM 2342 near Legends Parkway. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve final plat of Clearwater Landing at LBJ, Phase 3, Commercial Tract, consisting of 1 lot on 3.734 acres out of the William Simmons Survey No. 121, Abstract No. 777, located on FM 2342 near Legends Parkway.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for a replat of lots 142, 143, 144 and 145, Shady Acres, Section 2, to be known as lots 142-A and 143-A, Shady Acres, Section 2, a combination of 4 lots into 2. (Luther)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve replat of lots 142, 143, 144 and 145, Shady Acres, Section 2, to be known as lots 142-A and 143-A, Shady Acres, Section 2, a combination of 4 lots into 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the final plat approval for Madigan Subdivision, consisting of 1 lot on 2.923 acres out of the Maria C. Salinas Survey No. 17, Abstract No. 776, located in the 1000 block of CR 414. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to aprove final plat approval for Madigan Subdivision, consisting of 1 lot on 2.923 acres out of the Maria C. Salinas Survey No. 17, Abstract No. 776, located in the 1000 block of CR 414.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding acceptance/ ratification of community donations due to local flood disaster: (Wilson)
b. ON-Site Fuel Delivery for donation of dyed diesel.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-b.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Work Order No. 25-314 with K.C. Engineering to perform the engineering design of emergency repair at CR 340 and CR 341 at Hamilton Creek in an amount not to exceed $54,870. (Collier)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Work Order No. 25-314 with K.C. Engineering to perform the engineering design of emergency repair at CR 340 and CR 341 at Hamilton Creek in an amount not to exceed $54,870.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding authorizing the Auditor to hire temporary assistance for up to 6 weeks, not to exceed $15,000, for disaster-related processing. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve authorizing the Auditor to hire temporary assistance for up to 6 weeks, not to exceed $15,000, for disaster-related processing.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action by selecting a quote for a new server from Sequel Data Systems Incorporated to be funded out of 100-4090-5750 MACH/EQUIP line item to Sequel Data Systems Incorporate in an amount not to exceed $66,745. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve quote for a new server from Sequel Data Systems Incorporated to be funded out of 100-4090-5750 MACH/EQUIP line item to Sequel Data Systems Incorporate in an amount not to exceed $66,745.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the County Attorney for the FY26 proposed budget: (Wilson)
b. Consideration of County Attorney stipends; and
c. Review of any other statutory requirements for County Attorney's office.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding nomination of the Burnet County Central Appraisal District Board. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve nomination of the Burnet County Central Appraisal District Board.
Commissioner Dockery's motion is amended to approve nomination of the Burnet County Central Appraisal District Board and to split votes evenly.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoice number TA25A0061 for Central Texas College that was purchased without a PO. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve invoice number TA25A0061 for Central Texas College that was purchased without a PO.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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 3 Chad Collier to approve budget inner departmental line item transfer.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve additional line item transfer.
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 2 Damon Beierle, 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 appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
b. Spectrum Internet Services for the Burnet County Library System; and
c. Agreement with Tom Green County for Jail Services.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-c.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding rejecting all current bids submitted for 25-5120-03 Burnet County Jail Roof Repairs (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to reject all current bids submitted for 25-5120-03 Burnet County Jail Roof Repairs.
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)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve request for Re-bid on 25-5120-03 Burnet County Jail Roof Repairs with updated specifications.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
b. PEC Notice of Utility Service Connections;
c. City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Development Project;
d. TCEQ Approval for Temporary Debris Management Site; and
e. Letter from Citizen.
Patricia Cope spoke.
Public Comments - Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the commissioners court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda, however in this section of public comment any person may make comment on items not posted on the agenda. Any comments made will not be deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during this Public Comments agenda item. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn meeting at 11:20 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
