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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 9th day of  September 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 , 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 9:01 a.m. 
 
Item #2 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Michael Bernard 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.
Charlie Parker spoke. 
Patricia Cope spoke.
Attachments:
 
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding declaring September 11, 2025, a Day of Service and Remembrance. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to adopt September 11, 2025, a Day of Service and Remembrance.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #5 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 #6 Discuss and consider status updates on the FY 26 Proposed Budget. (Wilson)
Patricia Cope spoke. 
Alan Trevino, Burnet County Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke. 
Attachments:
 
Item #7 Public Hearing on the County Clerk Records Archive Plan at 9:30 a.m. (Wilson/ Stafford)
Bryan Wilson, County Judge, called the Public Hearing to order at 9:37 a.m.
Vicinta Stafford, Burnet County Clerk, spoke. 
Bryan Wilson, County Judge, closed the Public Hearing  at 9:42am
Attachments:
 
Item #8 Discuss and take action on the County Clerk Records Archive Plan. (Wilson/ Stafford)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the County Clerk Records Archive Plan.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #9 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County to move to a new domain to align with the Technology Department strategy and government safety policies: (Wilson)
a. Consider BurnetCoTx.gov;
b. Consider other alternatives.
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Item #10 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for the preliminary plat approval for Oatmeal Preserve, a private subdivision consisting of 40 lots on 150.26 acres located in the 4000 block of CR 336. (Collier)
Herb Darling, Development Services, spoke. 
Danny Harbro, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the preliminary plat approval for Oatmeal Preserve, a private subdivision consisting of 40 lots on 150.26 acres located in the 4000 block of CR 336.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
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, Development Services, spoke. 
 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve 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.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without PO's or contracts. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by County Judge Bryan Wilson, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve invoices without PO's or contracts.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #13 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers: (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve inner departmental line item transfers with exceptions of the IT line item transfers

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item#14 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, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #15 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing Spectrum to install 1G dedicated fiber circuit with 13 static IP addresses to 127 E. Jackson Street using the DIR procurement process. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Spectrum to install 1G dedicated fiber circuit with 13 static IP addresses to 127 E. Jackson Street using the DIR procurement process.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #16 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding amending the Cadence Bank lease agreement for the East Texas Mack Buy Back Program for 2026 Mack GR64F Dump Trucks that was adopted in commissioners court on September 2, 2025, to include authorizing and approving the execution of the lease purchase agreement and conducting a roll call vote. (Wilson) 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to apporve amending the Cadence Bank lease agreement for the East Texas Mack Buy Back Program for 2026 Mack GR64F Dump Trucks that was adopted in commissioners court on September 2, 2025, to include authorizing and approving the execution of the lease purchase agreement and conducting a roll call vote.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Roll call vote: Commissioner Jim Luther, Aye, Commissioner Damon Beierle, Aye, County Judge Bryan Wilsom, Aye, Commissioner Chad Collier, Aye, Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, Aye.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. Agreement between Burnet County and Kenneth Carnes as Vetride Independent Contractor;
b. Ratifying the Peace Office Training Reimbursement Agreement for Jermaine Anderson;
c. Ratifying the Peace Officer Training for Leonardo Davila;
d. Ratifying the Capital Area Council of Government Interlocal Agreement for FY 2024-2025 Solid Waste Grant No. 25-12-06.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-d

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #18 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings: (Wilson)
a. Re-bid 25-5120-03 Burnet County Jail Roof Repairs due to miscommunication with the specifications and the construction costs submitted.
No action taken on this agenda item 
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Item #19 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding accepting the following reports: (Wilson)
a. Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 4 Financial Statements; and
b. Bertram Volunteer Fire Department Financial Statements.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to accept a-b

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #20 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the FY25 Local Public Agency Acquisition report for TXDOT. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the FY25 Local Public Agency Acquisition report for TXDOT.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #21 Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. LCRA Steps Forward Day;
b. Marble Falls Area EMS - Burnet County Update 2025.08.28;
c. Appointment of Burnet County Auditor;
d. Appointment of Burnet County Auditor as Purchasing Agent;
e. Setting compensation of Burnet County Auditor and Staff;
f. Setting compensation of the 33rd and 424th Judicial District Court Reporters;
g. PEC Notice of Utility Connections;
h. TCEQ Notice of a Public Meeting and a Proposed Renewal with Amendment of General Permit TXG130000 Authorizing the Discharge of Wastewater;
i. Letter from the Senate of the State of Texas re: Alamo Society Letter;
j. TCEQ Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Water Quality Land Application Permit for Municipal Wastewater; 
k. Burnet County Workforce Development Update - FY 2024 through May 2025; 
l. Letter from the Supreme Court of Texas re: Implementation of Judicial Pay Legislation; and
m. Texas Department of Transportation County Road Inventory Report Certification.
Acknowledged
Attachments:
 
Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings: (Wilson)
a. move adoption of tax rate to September 16, 2025.
Patricia Cope spoke. 
No action taken on this agenda item.
 
Item #23 Calendar Review.
Reviewed. 
 
Item #24 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adjourn at 10:14 a.m

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature