County of Burnet {} On this the 15th 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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- Colleen Davis, Assistant County Attorney
- Randy Leavitt, Commissioners Court Counsel
- Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk
- Madeline Parker, Commissioners Court Coordinator
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Pledges said.
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.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Department Updates:
b. Office of Emergency Management;
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.
Richard Gumbert, Maintenance Supervisor, gave update.
Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner, gave update.
Damon Beierle, Commissioner, gave update.
Chad Collier, Commissioner, gave update.
Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner, gave update.
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, gave update
Brittany Carpenter spoke.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of the Work Order for CR 411 dated July 8, 2025 between D.I.J. Construction in an amount not to exceed $3,900, bid 25-6100-02 Street Striping Projects awarded November 26, 2024. (Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Work Order for CR 411 dated July 8, 2025 between D.I.J. Construction in an amount not to exceed $3,900, bid 25-6100-02 Street Striping Projects awarded November 26, 2024.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County Auditor's instructions on process to manage payments made by employees and elected officials without proper contract or PO. (Wilson)
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to revise the FY26 adopted budget calendar and set a special session for commoners court on July 23, 24, or 25 to discuss FY26 budget for the Sheriff's Office, Jail, and Constable Precinct 1, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, and Constable Precinct 4.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve to revise the FY26 adopted budget calendar and set a special session for commissioners court on July 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss FY26 budget for the Sheriff's Office, Jail, and Constable Precinct 1, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, and Constable Precinct 4.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval of Bond for Mary Chitwood, Precinct 4 Reserve Deputy Constable. (Wilson)
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve Bond for Mary Chitwood, Precinct 4 Reserve Deputy Constable.
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 3 Chad Collier 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 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.
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)
b. Disaster Debris Management and Consulting Services.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
a. Disaster debris removal/ disposal services; and b. Disaster Debris Management and Consulting Services.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
b. Texas Wildlife Services Program MIS Monthly Summary Report;
c. Burnet County Capital Area Council of Governments Texas Planning Region 12 Certificate of Membership; and
d. Operation Helo After Action Report.
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to adjourn meeting at 10:15 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
