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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 12th day of  August 2025, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
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
Attendees:
  • Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney
  • Colleen Davis, Assistant County Attorney
  • Randy Leavitt, Commissioners Court Counsel
  • Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk
  • Madeline Parker, Commissioners Court Counsel
 
Item #1:
Call to Order
Judge Bryan Wilson called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
 
Item #2:
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
John Weems led the invocation.
Pledges said.
 
Item #3:
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.
No public comment.
 
Item #4:
Public Hearing on the formation of the Burnet County Emergency Services District, No. 11 at 9:00 a.m. (Wilson)
Opened Public Hearing at 9:04 a.m.

Van Veenstra, proposed ESD resident, spoke.
Patrick May, proposed ESD resident, spoke.
Gene Broadway, proposed ESD resident, spoke.

Public Hearing closed at 9:11 a.m.
 
 
Item #5:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Petition consideration requesting the formation of Burnet County Emergency Services District, No. 11. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to order the election for the formation of Burnet County Emergency Services District, No. 11.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #6:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding ordering the November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election. (Wilson)
Doug Ferguson, Elections Administrator, spoke.
Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to order the November 4, 2025, Constitutional Amendment Election.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #7:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action approving the following: (Wilson)
a. Early Voting polling locations and hours; and
b. Election Day polling locations and hours. 
Doug Ferguson, Elections Administrator, spoke.
Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a and b.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #8:
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for a replat of lots 254, 255, 308 and 309, Council Creek Village, Unit 1, to be known as lots 254A and 308A, Council Creek Village, Unit 1, a combination of 4 lots into 2.(Luther)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve replat of lots 254, 255, 308 and 309, Council Creek Village, Unit 1, to be known as lots 254A and 308A, Council Creek Village, Unit 1, a combination of 4 lots into 2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #9:
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for a replat of lots 489 and 490, Council Creek, Unit 2, to be known as lot 489A, Council Creek, Unit 2, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Luther)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve replat of lots 489 and 490, Council Creek, Unit 2, to be known as lot 489A, Council Creek, Unit 2, a combination of 2 lots into 1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #10:
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for a replat of lots 930, 931 and 932, Council Creek Village Unit 3, to be known as lot 930A, Council Creek Village, Unit 3, a combination of 3 lots into 1. (Luther)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve replat of lots 930, 931 and 932, Council Creek Village Unit 3, to be known as lot 930A, Council Creek Village, Unit 3, a combination of 3 lots into 1 once originals are received by mail.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #11:
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for a replat of lots 4-A and 4-B, SLM Ranch Subdivision, to be known as lots 4-E and 4-F, SLM Ranch Subdivision, relocation of lot lines. (Luther)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve replat of lots 4-A and 4-B, SLM Ranch Subdivision, to be known as lots 4-E and 4-F, SLM Ranch Subdivision, relocation of lot lines.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item 12:
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for a replat of lots 81, 82 and the North 1/2 of lot 83, Twin Isle Subdivision, to be known as lot 81A, Twin Isle Subdivision, a combination of 2 and 1/2 lots into 1. (Luther)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve replat of lots 81, 82 and the North 1/2 of lot 83, Twin Isle Subdivision, to be known as lot 81A, Twin Isle Subdivision, a combination of 2 and 1/2 lots into 1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #13:
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for a replat of Tract 3A, Cisco Ranch, to be known as Tracts 3B, 3C, 3D and 3E, Cisco Ranch, a division of 1 tract into 4. (Beierle)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to deny and request a water study in order to be reconsidered.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #14:
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding waiving the Burnet County building and on-site sewage facility fees for the first phase of construction for Ark of the Highland Lakes project located at 582 FM 1855. (Luther)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
 
Item #24:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approving Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to act as the coordinator and liaison for Burnet County to seek Emergency Relief Funding from the Federal Highway Administration and designate Commissioner Dockery to correspond and work with TxDOT and report back to commissioners court. (Wilson)
The court discussed this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to act as the coordinator and liaison for Burnet County to seek Emergency Relief Funding from the Federal Highway Administration and designate Commissioner Dockery to correspond and work with TxDOT and report back to commissioners court.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #25:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval for JP1 to purchase a new Surface Pro and Surface Pro Keyboard from the JP1 Technology Fund. (Wilson/ Nelson)
The court discussed this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve JP1 to purchase a new Surface Pro and Surface Pro Keyboard from the JP1 Technology Fund.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #26:
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on reimbursement to Theresa Clarkson in the amount of $250.00 for damage to five trees caused by Precinct 2 Road and Bridge operations on CR 216. (Beierle)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
 
Item #27:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for Road and Bridge Precinct 3 to purchase three (3) fuel tanks with the 2024 tax note funds. (Collier)
The court discussed this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Quote from Allied Sales Company for Road and Bridge Precinct 3 to purchase three (3) fuel tanks with the 2024 tax note funds.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #28:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Quality Counts quote for the following: (Dockery)
a. Traffic counts at up to 80 locations across Burnet County; and
b. Funding from Road & Bridge General Fund.
The court discussed this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a and b.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #29:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the responses received for Bid 25-5100-01 Burnet County AgriLife Roof & Herman Brown Free Library Roof Replacement/Installation. (Wilson)
The court discussed this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to award the Bid 25-5100-01 Burnet County AgriLife Roof & Herman Brown Free Library Roof Replacement/Installation to WCR Construction, LLC.

Commissioner Beierle's motion is amended to award the Bid 25-5100-01 Burnet County AgriLife Roof & Herman Brown Free Library Roof Replacement/Installation to WCR Construction, LLC subject to notification of CS Advantage USAA, Inc. to come to Commissioners Court to make a presentation.



Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #30:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the responses received for the concrete/ road work on CR 113, CR 111, & CR 120 in an amount not to exceed $26,268. (Luther)
The court discussed this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to award bid to Brothers Concrete for concrete/ road work on CR 113, CR 111, & CR 120 in an amount not to exceed $26,268.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #31:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to award bid 25-6110-02 CR 120 Paving Project to D.I.J. Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $365,743.54. (Luther)
The court discussed this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to award bid 25-6110-02 CR 120 Paving Project to D.I.J. Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $365,743.54.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #32:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers: (Wilson)
The court discussed this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve budget inner departmental line item transfers.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #33:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor. (Wilson)
The court discussed this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #34:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. Approval to apply for the Ladd and Katherine Hancher Library Foundation grants for Spicewood Library. The application will be for seven (7) computers, seven (7) monitors, and one (1) printer with tray. This would replace the grant approved in commissioners court on 3/25/25;
b. Authorizing the Burnet County Judge to accept allocation, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions for the FY26 9-1-1 GIS funding and contract from the Capital Area Emergency Communications District in the amount of $128,240.76, which will go from 10/1/25-09/30/26; 
c. Approval for Burnet County to sign and execute all necessary documents and actions for the resolution by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY 2026-2027 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant for Temporary Subsidy of County Contribution - no match required; and
d. Approval for Burnet County to sign and execute all necessary documents and actions for the Interlocal Agreement between the County of Burnet, Texas and Texas Division of Emergency Management to accept the operation of the debris site.
The court discussed this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve a-d.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Recess at 9:51 a.m.

Reconvene at 10:00 a.m.
 
Item #15:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the FY23-FY25 revenue, expenditures, and transfers: (Wilson)
a. General Fund
i. Departments
ii. Jail
iii. Sheriff
iv. Other
b. Road and Bridge
c. Other accounts listed in Burnet County Budget Fiscal Year 2025.
Patricia Cope spoke.
Matt Kimbler, Jail Administration, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke.
Calvin Boyd, County Sheriff, spoke.
Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, spoke.
Kelley Glaeser, Interim County Auditor, spoke.


The court took no action on this agenda item.

 
Attachments:
 
Item #16:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County elected officials for the FY26 proposed budget:
a. Pay raises requested by elected officials; and
b. Pay Increase for elected officials not previously voted on for the FY26 budget.
The court took no action on 16a.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve 16b. increase at 2.7%.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #17:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding requests from offices and departments for reclassification of positions within Burnet County's Step and Grade policy for the FY26 proposed budget. (Wilson)
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke.
Kelley Glaeser, Interim Auditor, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke.
Tamara Tinney, Chief Magistrate, spoke 
Perry Thomas, District Attorney, spoke.

The court took no action on this agenda item.
 
Item #18:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the new positions requested by offices and departments for the FY26 proposed budget: (Wilson)
a. Public Information Manager; 
b. CIT Deputy - previously grant-funded CIT position; and
c. Other new requested positions.
Perry Thomas, District Attorney, spoke.
Casie Walker, District Clerk, spoke.
Scott Davis, Constable Precinct 3, spoke. 
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke.


The court took no action on c.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve a and b.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Recess at 11:22 a.m.

Reconvene at 11:32 a.m.
 
Item #19:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for the FY26 proposed budget: (Wilson)
a. 100 - General;
b. 140 - Economic Development;
c. 150 - Law Library;
d. 160 - Western Towers;
e. 170 - Indigent Health Care;
f. 180 - Restricted;
g. 190 - BCSO Chp 59 Equitable Sharing;
h. 200 - 202 - Library System;
i. 222 - County Clerk Records;
j. 223 - District Clerk Records;
k. 230 - Technology Funds;
l. 270 - County Jail;
m. 290 - Grants;
n. 291 - Grant - HOT ATTF;
o. 292 - Grant-Office of the Governor;
p. 295 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARP);
q. 296 - SB 22 - Sheriff;
r. 297 - SB 22 County Attorney;
s. 298 - SB22 District Attorney;
t. 299 - TIDC - Add'll MH Social Worker;
u. 300 - R & B, General;
v. 310 - R & B, Pct #1;
w. 320 - R & B, Pct #2;
x. 330 - R & B, Pct #3;
y. 340 - R & B, Pct #4;
z. 490 - Flood Recovery;
aa. 501 - Flood Recovery and Other Issues;
bb. 504 - Courthouse Security;
cc. 505 - Jail Commissary;
dd. 510 - Blood Draw Program;
ee. 514 - LEOSE Training;
ff. 600 - Debt Service;
gg. 700–724 -Tax Notes and Fund Capital; and
hh. 850 - HRA.
Patricia Cope spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke.
Casie Walker, District Clerk, spoke.
Roxanne Nelson, JP Precinct 1, spoke.
Lisa Whitehead, JP Precinct 2, spoke.
Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke.
Perry Thomas, District Attorney, spoke.
Tamara Tinney, Chief Magistrate, spoke.
Gary Adams, Constable Precinct 2, spoke. 
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke.
Calvin Boyd, County Sheriff, spoke.


 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle 19a. to approve adding 4 deputies and other equipment from SB22 in the draft proposed FY26 budget.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Recess at 1:14 p.m.

Reconvene at 2:04 p.m.
 
Item #19:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for the FY26 proposed budget: (Wilson)
a. 100 - General;
b. 140 - Economic Development;
c. 150 - Law Library;
d. 160 - Western Towers;
e. 170 - Indigent Health Care;
f. 180 - Restricted;
g. 190 - BCSO Chp 59 Equitable Sharing;
h. 200 - 202 - Library System;
i. 222 - County Clerk Records;
j. 223 - District Clerk Records;
k. 230 - Technology Funds;
l. 270 - County Jail;
m. 290 - Grants;
n. 291 - Grant - HOT ATTF;
o. 292 - Grant-Office of the Governor;
p. 295 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARP);
q. 296 - SB 22 - Sheriff;
r. 297 - SB 22 County Attorney;
s. 298 - SB22 District Attorney;
t. 299 - TIDC - Add'll MH Social Worker;
u. 300 - R & B, General;
v. 310 - R & B, Pct #1;
w. 320 - R & B, Pct #2;
x. 330 - R & B, Pct #3;
y. 340 - R & B, Pct #4;
z. 490 - Flood Recovery;
aa. 501 - Flood Recovery and Other Issues;
bb. 504 - Courthouse Security;
cc. 505 - Jail Commissary;
dd. 510 - Blood Draw Program;
ee. 514 - LEOSE Training;
ff. 600 - Debt Service;
gg. 700–724 -Tax Notes and Fund Capital; and
hh. 850 - HRA.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke.
 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery 19a. to pay for 35 Toughbooks, 4 Rifles and 14 handhelds from fund budget in the amount of $272,521.86.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier 19a. to add Case Manager to the Sheriff's Office.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Recess at 2:58 p.m.

Reconvene at 3:02 p.m.
 
Item #19:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for the FY26 proposed budget: (Wilson)
a. 100 - General;
b. 140 - Economic Development;
c. 150 - Law Library;
d. 160 - Western Towers;
e. 170 - Indigent Health Care;
f. 180 - Restricted;
g. 190 - BCSO Chp 59 Equitable Sharing;
h. 200 - 202 - Library System;
i. 222 - County Clerk Records;
j. 223 - District Clerk Records;
k. 230 - Technology Funds;
l. 270 - County Jail;
m. 290 - Grants;
n. 291 - Grant - HOT ATTF;
o. 292 - Grant-Office of the Governor;
p. 295 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARP);
q. 296 - SB 22 - Sheriff;
r. 297 - SB 22 County Attorney;
s. 298 - SB22 District Attorney;
t. 299 - TIDC - Add'll MH Social Worker;
u. 300 - R & B, General;
v. 310 - R & B, Pct #1;
w. 320 - R & B, Pct #2;
x. 330 - R & B, Pct #3;
y. 340 - R & B, Pct #4;
z. 490 - Flood Recovery;
aa. 501 - Flood Recovery and Other Issues;
bb. 504 - Courthouse Security;
cc. 505 - Jail Commissary;
dd. 510 - Blood Draw Program;
ee. 514 - LEOSE Training;
ff. 600 - Debt Service;
gg. 700–724 -Tax Notes and Fund Capital; and
hh. 850 - HRA.
Matt Kimbler, Jail Administration, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. 19l. to approve adding new Transport Officer.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Recess at 3:33 p.m.

Reconvene at 3:44 p.m.
 
Item #19:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for the FY26 proposed budget: (Wilson)
a. 100 - General;
b. 140 - Economic Development;
c. 150 - Law Library;
d. 160 - Western Towers;
e. 170 - Indigent Health Care;
f. 180 - Restricted;
g. 190 - BCSO Chp 59 Equitable Sharing;
h. 200 - 202 - Library System;
i. 222 - County Clerk Records;
j. 223 - District Clerk Records;
k. 230 - Technology Funds;
l. 270 - County Jail;
m. 290 - Grants;
n. 291 - Grant - HOT ATTF;
o. 292 - Grant-Office of the Governor;
p. 295 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARP);
q. 296 - SB 22 - Sheriff;
r. 297 - SB 22 County Attorney;
s. 298 - SB22 District Attorney;
t. 299 - TIDC - Add'll MH Social Worker;
u. 300 - R & B, General;
v. 310 - R & B, Pct #1;
w. 320 - R & B, Pct #2;
x. 330 - R & B, Pct #3;
y. 340 - R & B, Pct #4;
z. 490 - Flood Recovery;
aa. 501 - Flood Recovery and Other Issues;
bb. 504 - Courthouse Security;
cc. 505 - Jail Commissary;
dd. 510 - Blood Draw Program;
ee. 514 - LEOSE Training;
ff. 600 - Debt Service;
gg. 700–724 -Tax Notes and Fund Capital; and
hh. 850 - HRA.
Kelley Glaeser, Interim Auditor, spoke.
 
Item #20:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action — by record vote — on the proposed FY26 budget. (Wilson)
The court discussed this agenda item.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve and post the FY2026 proposed budget with the discussed changes and additions.
Record Vote: Comm. Luther, Aye; Comm. Beierle, Aye; Comm. Collier, Aye; Comm. Dockery, Aye; Judge Wilson, Aye.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #21:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting a date and time to hold a public hearing on the FY26 budget. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve setting a date and time to hold a public hearing on the FY26 budget on August 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Burnet County Courthouse, 220 S. Pierce St., Burnet, Tx 78611.


Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #22:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting a date and time to adopt the FY26 budget. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve setting a date and time to adopt the FY26 budget on August 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Burnet County Courthouse, 220 S. Pierce St., Burnet, Tx 78611.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #23:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the various options for the FY26 tax rate: (Wilson)
a. General Fund;
b. County Special Road & Bridge;
c. Debt Service; and
d. Use of Fund Balance.
Judge Bryan Wilson proposed new tax rate - 
a. General Fund - .2445, 
b. County Special Road & Bridge - .0460; 
c. Debt Service - .0418;
Total - .3323

 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt .3323 tax rate.
Record Vote: Comm. Luther, Aye; Comm. Beierle, Aye; Comm. Collier, Aye; Comm. Dockery, Aye; Judge Wilson, Aye.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #35:
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. PEC Utility Connections;
b. Thank-You Note to Commissioner Luther from Burnet County 4-H.
Acknowledged.
 
Attachments:
 
Item #36:
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
The court took no action on this agenda item.
 
Item #37:
Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
 
Item #38:
Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adjourn at 4:19 p.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature