County of Burnet {} On this the 29th 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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- Bryan Wilson, County Judge
- Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 1
- Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 2
- Chad Collier, Commissioner Precinct 3
- Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 4
- Attendees:
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- Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney
- Colleen Davis, Assistant County Attorney
- Randy Leavitt, Commissioners Court Counsel
- 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, 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.
Executive Session. The Burnet County Commissioners Court hereby gives public notice of it’s intent to go into an executive session with County Civil Attorney and/or the County Attorney in accordance with Texas Government Code 551.071. The following potential types of discussions are legally permissible: 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).
Reconvene in Open Session.
Discuss, consider, and take action authorizing Commissioner Pro Tem to execute appropriate documents to engage a law firm and/or attorney 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, Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to draft an egnagement letter a law firm and/or attorney 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 #7:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the proposed Burnet County Employee "No Pets" Policy. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the proposed Burnet County Employee "No Pets" Policy
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Department Updates: (Wilson)
Abigail Clayton Spoke.
Mason Meredith Spoke.
Connor McDonald Spoke.
Kamryn Virdell Spoke.
Kenley Virdell Spoke.
Christopher Claytin Spoke.
Colton Ripley Spoke.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the proposed updated Burnet County Employee Longevity Pay Policy. (Wilson)
The court discussed this agenda item.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the proposed updated Burnet County Employee Longevity Pay Policy
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding carrying forward the FY25 Road and Bridge budget to the FY26 budget. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve carrying forward the FY25 Road and Bridge budget to the FY26 budget. (Wilson
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for the FY26 proposed budget for Burnet County elected officials: (Wilson)
b. Requested elected official pay raises.
The Court took no action on this agenda item.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the creation of the Salary Grievance Committee for elected officials' salaries as set by Local Government Code Sec. 152. (Wilson)
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of the following: (Wilson)
b. Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report - Q3 FY25 (April-June). (Wilson)
Beginning Cash and Investments Balance $79,538,795.25
Cash Receipts $4,182,528.89
Allocated Int Earned $41,385.06
Interest Earned $239,222.17
Cash Disbursements -$5,480,056.35
Net Change -1,297,527.46
Month Ending Cash and Investments Balance $78,480,489.96
Reserve Donations to VetRides $2,327.55
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a. Treasurer's Monthly Report June 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to amend motion to approve a. Treasurer's Monthly Report; and accept b. Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report - Q3 FY25 (April-June).
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without PO's. (Wilson)
Allan Trevino spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve authorization to pay invoices without PO's
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, 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 2 Damon Beierle, 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 FY25 Budget Amendments. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve FY25 Budget Amendments.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the FY25 budget adjustment. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve authorization of FY25 budget adjustment.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for 127 E Jackson: (Wilson)
b. Approval of Change Order # 1 for CPS 25-4090-01 Burnet County Annex Renovation/ Expansion submitted by J Poole Group.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve a-b
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
b. Approval to accept the FY26 MVCPA grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Task Force;
c. Approval to apply and sign a resolution to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for the FY26 Indigent Defense Improvement Program Technology Grant; and
d. Approval for Burnet County to apply and execute all related documents for the FY26 SB22 Rural Law Enforcement Grant Program for the County Sheriff's, County Attorneys', and District Attorneys' Offices. (Wilson/ Arredondo/ Thomas)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a,c and d.
The court took no action on b.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
b. Marble Falls Area EMS Quarterly Update;
c. Burnet Central Appraisal District Certification of 2025 Appraisal Roll;
d. Burnet County Central Appraisal District FY26 Adopted Budget;
e. TCEQ Letter re: Approval to Burn;
f. TCEQ Letter re: Extension of Temporary Debris Management Site;
g. Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting; and
h. Thank You Note.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to adjourn meeting at 10:38 p.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
