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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 26th 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
  • Randy Leavitt, Commissioner Court Counsel
  • Colleen Davis , Asst. County Attorney
  • Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk
  • Madeline Parker, Comm. Court Coordinator
 
Item #1 Call to Order
Judge Bryan Wilson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 
 
Item #2 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Joe Don Dockery, Burnet County Commissioner, 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.
Patricia Cope, Spoke. 
Claire Nybro, Spoke.
Alan Snider, Spoke. 
Cynthia Klentzman, Spoke.
Attachments:
 
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
Derek Marchio, Emergency Management Coordinator, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
 
Item #5 Executive Session. 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). (Wilson)
a. Discuss and consideration of contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (as per Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, "Consultation with Attorney", including the following:
i. Settlement proposal notification forwarded by Burnet County’s legal counsel, Simon Greenstone Panatier, with defendants Purdue Pharmacy (associated businesses plus owners), Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus over opioid litigation, In re national Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No 2804. Settlement for the State of Texas is calculated to be $286,579,921.29 of which Burnet County’s allocation shall be dependent upon the state’s distribution agreement with its subdivisions. Potential action to include authorizing the Burnet County Judge to sign applicable subdivision participation and release documents. (Wilson)
Recess into Executive Session at 9:18 a.m. 
 
 
Item #6 Reconvene in Open Session.
Reconvene at 9:32 a.m
 
Item #7 Discussion and potential action regarding the settlement proposal notification forwarded by Burnet County’s legal counsel, Simon Greenstone Panatier, with defendants Purdue Pharmacy (associated businesses plus owners), Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus over opioid litigation, In re national Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No 2804.  Settlement for the State of Texas is calculated to be $286,579,921.29 of which Burnet County’s allocation shall be dependent upon the state’s distribution agreement with its subdivisions.  Potential action to include authorizing the Burnet County Judge to sign applicable subdivision participation and release documents.
Eddie Arredono, County Attorney spoke, 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. To accept the settlement for the State of Texas is calculated to be $286,579,921.29 of which Burnet County’s allocation shall be dependent upon the state’s distribution agreement with its subdivisions. to authorize the Burnet County Judge to sign applicable subdivision participation and release documents.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for the County Court at Law's Official Court Reporter's FY25 compensation to be in compliance with the Texas Government Code 252.0929(j). Payment of back pay of 1,840 hours at the difference of actual payment of salary $83,050.24 ($45.1360 per hour) and corrected amount of salary $101,730.84 ($55.2885 per hour), which equals $18,680.60. Final three (3) payroll checks will be issued at the corrected rate of $55.2885 per hour. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the County Court at Law's Official Court Reporter's FY25 compensation to be in compliance with the Texas Government Code 252.0929(j). Payment of back pay of 1,840 hours at the difference of actual payment of salary $83,050.24 ($45.1360 per hour) and corrected amount of salary $101,730.84 ($55.2885 per hour), which equals $18,680.60. Final three (3) payroll checks will be issued at the corrected rate of $55.2885 per hour.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #9 Discuss, consider and approve the correction and addition to the Burnet County FY25 Budget the Sheriff's office positions, expenses, grant funds and earned income. (Wilson)
i. To make the change retroactive to October 1, 2024;
ii To direct the auditor to submit the correction to the adopted FY25 Burnet County Budget as filed and submitted to the county clerk.
Patricia Cope, Spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the corrections and addition to the Burnet County FY25 Budget the Sheriff's office positions, expenses, grant funds and earned income.
i. To make the change retroactive to October 1, 2024;
ii To direct the auditor to submit the correction to the adopted FY25 Burnet County Budget as filed and submitted to the county clerk.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #10 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for a replat of lot 14, The Ranch on Lake LBJ, Warehouse Subdivision and a 0.06 portion of the non-exclusive access, utility and drainage easement, to be known as lot 14-A, The Ranch on Lake LBJ, Warehouse Subdivision. (Luther)
Herb Darling, Burnet county Developemet services, Spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve replat of lot 14, The Ranch on Lake LBJ, Warehouse Subdivision and a 0.06 portion of the non-exclusive access, utility and drainage easement, to be known as lot 14-A, The Ranch on Lake LBJ, Warehouse Subdivision

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #11 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for the final plat approval for Moonlight Bend, Phase 1, a private subdivision consisting of 66 lots on 330.9 acres located at 536 Flying X Road. (Dockery)
Herb Darling, Burnet County Development Services, Spoke.
Pass to the End of Meeting
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Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving use of the $10,000 Fry Donation by the Herman Brown Free Library to refresh the Children's Room, including the purchase of new shelving and other necessary supplies. (Beierle)
Florence Reeves, Herman Brown Library Director, Spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the use of the $10,000 Fry Donation by the Herman Brown Free Library to refresh the Children's Room, including the purchase of new shelving and other necessary supplies

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #13 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without PO's. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the invoices without PO's.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #14 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the First Amendment to the Animal Shelter/ adoption agreement between the Hill County Humane Society and Burnet County to aid in the replacement of the onsite septic system. (Beierle)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the First Amendment to the Animal Shelter/ adoption agreement between the Hill County Humane Society and Burnet County to aid in the replacement of the onsite septic system.

Vote: 4 - 1

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Item #15 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers: (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve budget inner departmental line item transfers.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #16 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 3 Chad Collier to approve the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to complete the contract with Flock Safety for 7 LPR cameras for Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force;
b. Approval to use HOT funds to sponsor the Marble Falls Fall Festival in the amount of $750;
c. Approval to accept, sign, and take appropriate action for the FY25 Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TDIC) Formula Grant Indigent Defense Program - 10/1/24-9/30/25 - grant award in the amount of $37,089.00. Application # 212-25-027; and
d. Approval for the Burnet County Judge to apply, sign, and execute all necessary documents for the FY25-26 SB22 grant for the Burnet County Sheriff's Office.
Claire Nybro, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Burnet County Sheriff Chief Deputy, spoke on 17a. 
Calvin Boyd, Burnet County Sheriff, spoke on 17a.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-d

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #18 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the responses received for RE-BID 25-5120-03 Burnet County Jail Roof Repair. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the acceptance of Eskola LLC bid for replacement, regarding the responses received for RE-BID 25-5120-03 Burnet County Jail Roof Repair.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #19 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings: (Wilson)
a. Approval to go out to bid for CR 340 and CR 341 Restoration Project (Collier);
b. Corrected responses received for Bid 25-5100-01 Burnet County Agrilife and Herman Brown Free Library Roof Replacement/ Installation; 
c. Approval to go out to bid for an upgraded Fire Alarm System for the Burnet County Jail; and
d. Approval to Change Order #2 for CSP 25-4090-01 Burnet County Annex Renovation/ Expansion in an amount not to exceed $2,500 for the re-framing of windows and doors.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a, c and d.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to accept bid from WCR Constructio LLC

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #20 Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. John Cornyn email regarding New Federal New World Screwworm Investment statement;
b. PEC Letter and Notice of Utility Connections;
c. TCEQ Approval of Temporary Debris Management Site Resulting from a disaster; and
d. Burnet County Central Appraisal District notice of Budget Amendment.
Acknowledged.
Attachments:
 
Item #21 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
Patricia Cope, Spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item
 
Item #11 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for the final plat approval for Moonlight Bend, Phase 1, a private subdivision consisting of 66 lots on 330.9 acres located at 536 Flying X Road. (Dockery)
No action taken on this agenda item
 
Item #22 Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
 
Item #23 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to adjourn at 10:15 a.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature