County of Burnet {} On this the 25th day of November 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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- Randy Leavitt, Commissioner Court Counsel
- Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk
- Madeline Parker , Comm. Court Coordinator
Pledges led by Travis McAnally.
Thomas McAnally spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt the Resolution of Appreciation to honor the Eagle Scout Candidate Thomas Ryan McAnally for his service to the Historic Stringtown Cemetery.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Mia Sarot spoke.
Robert Berry spoke.
John Nelson spoke.
Patricia Cope spoke.
Tom Green spoke.
b. The reappointment of Bucky Brady to the Emergency Services District #3 (ESD) board (Luther); and
c. The reappointment of County Judge Bryan Wilson and Commissioner Joe Don Dockery to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) and approval to pay the CAPCOG membership fees in an amount not to exceed $2,786.10 (Wilson).
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a-c with the correction on 6A to be Sharon Barclay
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
b. Authorize Commissioner Precinct 2 to identify and nominate five (5) potential ESD 10 commissioners for consideration during the December 23, 2025, commissioners court meeting.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-b
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
b. Authorize Commissioner Precinct 1 to identify and nominate five (5) potential ESD 11 commissioners for consideration during the December 23, 2025, commissioners court meeting.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve a-b
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve bond for Roxanne Nelson, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve to accept a check from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for Burnet County's Hazardous Household Waste event in an amount not to exceed $500.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the District Attorney's Office to hire an experienced Law Enforcement Officer for the District Attorney's Office at Step 6 in a salary amount not to exceed $82,180.80.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the Burnet County Auditor to issue a Request for Qualifications in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 2254.003 for professional engineering services related to the coordination of transportation planning efforts and the development of a Transportation Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and Program (CIPP).
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
b. Unit 184 - 2018 Ford Explorer;
c. Unit 196 - 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe;
d. Unit 200 - 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe; and
e. Unit 204 - 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve transfer of a-e Burnet County Sheriff's Office assets to auction
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the agreement with the State of Texas acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for Advanced Funding for Voluntary Local Government Contributions to Transportation Improvement Projects With No Required Match On-System including Attachment A in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a Privacy and Confidentiality Policy addition to the Burnet County Library System Policies.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a donation from Ascent Aerosystems for the Sheriff Donations/ Sheriff's Discretionary Fund in the amount of $1,500.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a donation from the Friends of the Spicewood Library for the Ladd and Katherine Hancher Library Foundation grant in an amount of $12,600.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Burnet County Treasurer's Monthly Report - October 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, 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
b. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into a contract with Johnson Controls for an annual inspection of fire alarms and sprinkler systems in Burnet County buildings, in an amount not to exceed $4,191.37 (Wilson);
c. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and adopt an Order with the City of Meadowlakes to assist the City with application of hot mix asphalt near the golf cart storage area of the City in an amount not to exceed $15,000 (Dockery); and
d. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Contract and adopt an Order for FY26 with Burnet County ESD 8 to assist with a Hotmix Overlay on the Helo-Pad of the ESD 8 fire station in Briggs in an amount not to exceed $15,000 (Beierle).
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
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into a lease agreement with East Texas Mack Buy Back Program for Road and Bridge Precinct 3's additional 2026 Mack GR64F dump truck that was approved in commissioners court on November 13, 2025. Commissioner Jim Luther, Aye, Commissioner Damon Beirele, Aye, Commissioner Chad Collier, Aye, Commissioner Joe Don Dockey, Aye, County Judge Byran Wilson, Aye.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the contract with AAR, Inc for removal and disposal of asbestos and lead abatement at 127 E Jackson, that was approved under Bid 26-4090-01 in commissioners court on November 13, 2025.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
b. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - 11/17/25;
c. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Notice of Public Meeting and Proposed Renewal with Amendment of General Permit;
d. Texas Department of Transportation Grant Opportunity for Rail Crossing Safety;
e. Email of details regarding Lighting of the Square;
f. Email Notice re Rural Ambulance Service Grant Program (H.B. 3000); and
g. USDA Annual Wildlife Services Report - FY2025.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adjourn at 10:02 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
