County of Burnet {} On this the 19th day of August 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, Asst. 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, 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 to change the Proposed FY26 budget. (Wilson)
Calvin Boyd, County Sheriff, spoke.
Reconvene at 10:06 a.m.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to change the Proposed FY26 budget. (Wilson)
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy, spoke.
Patricia Cope spoke.
Motion is made by County Judge Bryan Wilson, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve Proposed FY26 budget.
Record Vote: Comm. Luther, Aye; Comm. Beierle, Aye; Comm. Collier, Aye; Comm. Dockery, Aye; Judge Wilson, Aye.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting a new date and time to hold a public hearing on the FY26 budget. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to set a public hearing on September 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting a new date and time to adopt the FY26 budget. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adopt the budget on September 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting a date and time to adopt the FY26 tax rates for the following:
b. County Special Road & Bridge; and
c. Debt Service.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to adopt the tax rate on September 9, 2025 at 9:20 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding requiring elected officials and department heads to submit proposed budget changes in writing for the FY26 Proposed Budget to countyjudge@burnetcountytexas.org. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve elected officials and department heads to submit proposed budget changes in writing for the FY26 Proposed Budget to countyjudge@burnetcountytexas.org. by 5:00 pm on by August 29, 2025
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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).
Bryan Wilson, Burnet County Judge, recused himself from items 4,5 and 6.
Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner, appointed Pro Tem.
Reconvene in Open Session.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.
Commissioner Joe Don Dockery handed the meeting back to Judge Bryan Wilson.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to set the Sheriff and Constable fees for 2026. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the Sheriff and Constable fees for 2026.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval of the TXDOT County Road Inventory. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the TXDOT County Road Inventory.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of the White Wing Manufactured Home Rental Community consisting of 59 lots on 30 acres, located at CR 211 and Shelby Lane. (Beierle)
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to name 4 streets located in the White Wing Manufactured Home Rental Community to be known as Lindy Lane, Ivory Lane, Haven Way and Bubba Lane. (Beierle)
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of the Treasurer's Monthly Report - July 2025. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Treasurer's Monthly Report - July 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following: (Wilson)
b. Distribution of the funds to Ark of Highland Lakes or another local nonprofit.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept the donation from the 2025 Burnet County Employee Picnic basket drawing in the amount of $5,107; and approve Distribution of the funds to Ark of Highland Lakes at a future court date.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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 3 Chad Collier to approve 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 1 Jim Luther, Jr., 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 the 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. Amend, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions for revising the Pitney Bowes Postage machine contract with a new lower price that was approved and signed in commissioners court on June 24, 2025;
c. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents to accept the proposal from East Texas Mack Buy Back Program for 2026 Mack GR64F Dump Trucks;
d. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents to accept the proposal from Cadence Bank to finance four (4) 2026 Mack GR64F Dump Trucks;
e. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents regarding the additions to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) grant application previously submitted on April 28, 2025 for the Bertram Library. The proposed addendums include installation of an additional privacy pod at the Herman Brown Library and renovation of a conference room at the Marble Falls Library;
f. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to accept the Capital Area Council of Governments solid waste allocation reimbursement costs associated with debris clean-up in the amount of up to $30,000;
g. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents regarding an Agreement between Burnet County and Creative Decor Holiday Lighting for the following:
ii. Wrapping trees at the South Annex;
iii. Approving the purchase of additional lights for plant and tree growth; and
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified A-H
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approving, signing, and executing all necessary documents and actions to certify that the Burnet County Sheriff's Office met the required traffic stops during FY24 to meet the duty and requirements of the SB22 grant.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve all necessary documents and actions to certify that the Burnet County Sheriff's Office met the required traffic stops during FY24 to meet the duty and requirements of the SB22 grant.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approving, signing, and executing all necessary documents and actions to certify that the Burnet County Sheriff's Office met the required traffic stops during FY25 to meet the duty and requirements of the SB22 grant.
Bryan Wilson, Burnet County Judge took a Two Minute Recess.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier Damon Beierle, Commissioner withdrew his motion. Chad Collier, Commissioner withdrew his seconded. No action taken
Vote: 4 - 1
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
b. TCEQ Approval of Temporary Debris Management Site Resulting from a disaster;
c. Texas Wildlife Services Program Summary Report;
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
Calendar Review.
Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn at 11:45 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
