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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 13th day of  January 2026, 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:
  • Randy Leavitt, Commissioner Court Counsel
  • Madeline Parker , Comm. Court Coordinator
 
Item #1Call 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
Commissioner Joe Don Dockery led the invocation. 
Pledges said
 
Item #3 Public Comments - Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007 and the Burnet County commissioners court rules of decorum, any person may make comment on any item not appearing 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.
Daniel Sanchez spoke.
 
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a 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 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointments and resignations for committees and boards:
a. Appointment of Diane Arredondo to Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) Board No. 1;
b. Reappointment of Steve Tatom to ESD Board No. 3;
c. Resignation of Roy Hallmark from Burnet County ESD Board No. 7; and
d. Reappointment of Karen Bruet to Burnet County ESD Board No. 9.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a-d with the correction of spelling of Karen Burett

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #6 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointing the following for Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 10 board, whose term will expire on December 31, 2027: (Beierle)
a. Appointment of James Shamard, Ned Ewart, and Barker Keith II.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 10 board, whose term will expire on December 31, 2027, Appointment of James Shamard, Ned Ewart, and Barker Keith II.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointing the following for Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 10 board, whose term will expire on December 31, 2026: (Beierle)
a. Appointment of Garry Harrell and Opal Campbell.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 10 board, whose term will expire on December 31, 2026, appointment of Garry Harrell and Opal Campbell.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointing the following for Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 11 board, whose term will expire on December 31, 2027: (Luther)
a. Appointment of Kenny Schnell, Eugene H. Broadway, and Kenneth (Pete) Fuselier.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 11 board, whose term will expire on December 31, 2027, the appointment of Kenny Schnell, Eugene H. Broadway, and Kenneth (Pete) Fuselier.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #9 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointing the following for Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 11 board, whose term will expire on December 31, 2026: (Luther)
a. Appointment of Larry Max and Lurenda Henry.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 11 board, whose term will expire on December 31, 2026, the appointment of Lurenda Henry.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept and sign a resolution formally opposing the issuance of groundwater production permits that adversely affect Burnet County, its residents, its water supply, or the long-term sustainability of central Texas aquifers and groundwater. (Wilson)
Randy Prince spoke. 
Nan Manning spoke.
Van Vinstra spoke. 
Denise Braw spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve a resolution formally opposing the issuance of groundwater production permits that adversely affect Burnet County, its residents, its water supply, or the long-term sustainability of central Texas aquifers and groundwater.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve sending a letter of support for Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) grant application. (Collier/ Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve sending a letter of support for Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) grant application.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #12 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the cancellation order for Tract E, Colina Cove Commercial Subdivision, The Legends, Plat No. 7.4. (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 the cancellation order for Tract E, Colina Cove Commercial Subdivision, The Legends, Plat No. 7.4.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #13 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Firefly Shores, a private subdivision consisting of 20 lots on 11.249 acres located in the 200 block of FM 2342. (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 the preliminary plat approval for Firefly Shores, a private subdivision consisting of 20 lots on 11.249 acres located in the 200 block of FM 2342.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #14 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the release of Maintenance Bond #7901142847 for The Landings at Lake Travis. (Dockery)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the release of Maintenance Bond #7901142847 for The Landings at Lake Travis.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #15 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval of bonds for the following:(Wilson)
a. DeAnne Fisher, Burnet County Tax Assessor-Collector; and
b. Millicint Bindseil, Burnet County Constable, Precinct 4.
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #16 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the purchase, out of JP 1's special technology fund, a desktop computer equipment for use by Constable Precinct 1's personnel in an amount not to exceed $1,713.16. (Wilson/ Nelson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the purchase out of JP 1's special technology fund, a desktop computer equipment for use by Constable Precinct 1's personnel in an amount not to exceed $1,713.16.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on spending county funds via available tax note 722 funding to conduct of survey of property currently owned by Mrs. Paula Landers along CR 223 which is intended to be donated to Burnet County by gift deed.  Such donation would serve a public purpose providing county ownership to the land on this specific portion of CR 223. (Beierle)
No action taken on this agenda item.
 
Item #18 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept a $20,000 donation from Mrs. Lavona Fry to the Herman Brown Free Library and approve the use of funds for special library projects such as completing the Children's Room, updating the patron print release station, and purchasing supplies for the genealogy center. (Beierle)
Florence Reeves, Herman Brown Library Director, Spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to accept a $20,000 donation from Mrs. Lavona Fry to the Herman Brown Free Library and approve the use of funds for special library projects such as completing the Children's Room, updating the patron print release station, and purchasing supplies for the genealogy center.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #19 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without PO's or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901. (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

Attachments:
 
Item #20 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 inner departmental line item transfers.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #21 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

Attachments:
 
Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY25 Budget Amendments. (Wilson)
a. Transfer $60,000 FY25 MVCPA Program Income to the FY26 budget.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Transfer $60,000 FY25 MVCPA Program Income to the FY26 budget.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #23 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a budget amendment in the amount not to exceed $991,168: (Collier)
a. Request from Information Technology Department;
b. Review the factors of Local Government Code Chapter 111;
c. Determine whether an emergency or unforeseen grave public necessity exists;
d. 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);
e. Reconvene in Open Session; and
d. Take appropriate action on the budget amendment.
No action taken on this agenda item. 
Attachments:
 
Item #24 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to sponsor the March 20-21, 2026 Bluebonnet Airshow in an amount not to exceed $3,000;
b. Approve and execute all appropriate actions for the Amendment Agreement for Burnet County Annex Renovation/ Expansion with J. Poole Construction through February 28, 2026;
c. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to extend the Additional Services Authorization with Levy Dykema through February 28, 2026, for an additional amount of $1,000;
d. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to apply for the TexTreasures grant in the amount not to exceed $10,000, for the purpose of supplies and equipment to support the preservation of Burnet County History housed in the library genealogy center; 
e. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to enter into a General and No Litigation Certificate of Burnet County agreement with Capital Area Finance Corporation (CAHFC) regarding Tax Exempt Obligations;
f. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Division of Emergency Management for the State of Texas Emergency Management Assistance Teams (TEMAT) program.
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #25 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following grants for the FY27 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Project with the Office of the Governor with a match of 30%:
a. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to adopt the resolution and apply for the Cybersecurity Assessment and Evaluation Project with a match requirement not able to be determined;
b. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to adopt the resolution and apply for the Cybersecurity Governance and Planning Project with a match requirement not able to be determined;
c. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to adopt the resolution and apply for the Cybersecurity Mitigation Project with a match requirement not able to be determined; and
d. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to adopt the resolution and apply for the Cybersecurity Workforce Development Project with a match requirement not able to be determined.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to table item number 25 January 27, 2026

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #26 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning Re-Bid 25-4090-02 - Installation of a Limited Use/ Limited Application Lift at 127 E. Jackson St.: (Wilson)
a. Reject all current bids received; and
b. Approval to go out for re-bid.
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #27 Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. Letter from EMS Alliance re HB 3000;
b. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - December 22, 2025;
c. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - December 29, 2025;
d. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - January 6, 2026;
e. City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property;
f. City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property;
g. City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property;
h. Burnet County Central Appraisal District Notice of Elected Board of Directors for 2026-2027;
i. Texas Wildlife Services Program MIS Monthly Summary - October 2025;
j. Marble Falls Area EMS Burnet County Update - December 31, 2025;
k. Texas Health and Human Services letter re: 2026 pro rata distribution of proceeds from the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account; and
l. Representative Wes Virdell's Letter to Public Utility Commission re: Transmission Line.
Acknowledged.
Attachments:
 
Item #28 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Item #29 Calendar Review.
Reviewed 
 
Item #30 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn at 9:49 a.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature