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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 27 day of January 2026, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
Present:
  • Bryan Wilson, County Judge
  • Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 1
  • Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 2
  • Chad Collier, Commissioner Precinct 3
  • Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 4
Attendees:
  • Randy Leavitt, Commissioner Court Counsel
  • Eddie Arredondo , County Attorney
  • Colleen Davis , Asst. County Attorney
  • Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk
 
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
Pastor Ellen Ely 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.
Gene Broadway spoke. 
Jan Rose spoke. 
 
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding selecting a contract attorney for Burnet County Commissioners Court General Counsel. (Wilson)
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. (Consultation with Attorney). (Wilson)
a. Discuss confidential attorney-client legal matters, anticipated litigation and other legal matters pertaining to Burnet County's response to Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV Transmission Project including legal analysis and applicability of Chapter 391, Local Government Code.
Executive Session at 9:11 a.m.
 
Reconvene in Open Session.
Reconvene at 10:25 a.m.
 
Item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding items discussed in Executive Session regarding Burnet County's response to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kV Transmission Project, LCRA/ONCOR electric line.
No action taken on this agenda item. 
Beth Kunz spoke. 
 
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
Derek Marchio, Emergency Management Coordinator, gave report
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to resend the burn ban at 11:00 a.m. on January, 27th 2026.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #9 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to authorize the sale of fireworks under Occupation Code Sec. 2154 from midnight on February 25, 2026 through midnight on March 2, 2026 for Texas Independence Day. (Wilson)
Derek Marchio, Emergency Management Coordinator, gave report
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointments for committees and boards: (Luther)
a. Resignation of Lurenda Henry from Emergency Services District Board No. 11, effective immediately.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the Resignation of Lurenda Henry from Emergency Services District Board No. 11, effective immediately.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointments for committees and boards: (Luther)
a. Appointment of Van Neal Veensta to Emergency Services District (ESD) Board No. 11 - whose term will expire on December 31, 2026; and
b. Appointment of Scott Wagner to ESD Board No. 11 - whose term will expire on December 31, 2026.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve Appointment of Van Neal Veensta to Emergency Services District (ESD) Board No. 11 - whose term will expire on December 31, 2026; and b. Appointment of Scott Wagner to ESD Board No. 11 - whose term will expire on December 31, 2026. with the correction of name change to Veenstra

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept the donation deed for the following: (Dockery)
a. Create a new right-of-way and realignment;
b. Name the new roadway CR 409A;
c. Rename the old section of CR 409A to CR 409B;
d. Authorization for the County Judge to accept and sign the deed once deed is fully executed.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept the donation deed a-d

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #13 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept a donation from the Estate of Carol M. Parker for Burnet County Vetrides in an amount of $10,000. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to accept a donation from the Estate of Carol M. Parker for Burnet County Vetrides in an amount of $10,000

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #14 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve regarding the approval of bond for Frank Reilly, Justice of the Peace Precinct 4. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve regarding the approval of bond for Frank Reilly, Justice of the Peace Precinct 4.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #15 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the final plat approval for Headwaters of the San Gabriel, Phase 2, a public subdivision consisting of 26 lots on 28.56 acres located off CR 333. (Collier)
Herb Darling, Development Services, recommends moving to another meeting. 
No action taken on this agenda item. 
Attachments:
 
Item #16 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 13, The Hill at Windermere, Section 5 and lot 7A, The Hill at Windermere, Section 4, to be known as lot 13A, The Hill at Windermere, Section 5, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Dockery)
Herb Darling, Development Services, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve replat of lots 13, The Hill at Windermere, Section 5 and lot 7A, The Hill at Windermere, Section 4, to be known as lot 13A, The Hill at Windermere, Section 5, a combination of 2 lots into 1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval to purchase services and materials to add an alcove to the Marble Falls Library in an amount not to exceed $53,222.75. Funding would come from TSLAC grant funding. (Beierle)
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #18 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of the FY26 first quarter cash fund audit. (Wilson/ Glaeser)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the FY26 first quarter cash fund audit.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #19 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to contract for services for fiber optic cabling and connectivity and other associated cost of the infrastructure for the 127 E. Jackson building project to house the Information Technology Department in said building. Funds for this project will come from available budgeted funds and will not exceed $1,000,000. (Collier)
Gregg Harris, IT Director, spoke. 
Jonathan Clifton, CEO Sequal Data Systems, spoke. 
Bernard Newton, Comcord, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve services for fiber optic cabling and connectivity and other associated cost of the infrastructure for the 127 E. Jackson building project to house the Information Technology Department in said building. Funds for this project will come from available budgeted funds and will not exceed $1,000,000. Commissioner Jim Luther, Aye, Commissioner Damon Beierle, Aye, Commissioner Chad Collier, Aye, Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, Aye, Judge Bryan Wilson, Nay.

Vote: 4 - 1

Attachments:
 
Item #20 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for line item transfer(s) of budgeted funds, not to exceed $1,000,000, for services for fiber optic cabling and connectivity and other associated cost of the infrastructure for the 127 E. Jackson building project to house the Information Technology Department in said building. (Collier)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve line item transfer(s) of budgeted funds, not to exceed $1,000,000, for services for fiber optic cabling and connectivity and other associated cost of the infrastructure for the 127 E. Jackson building project to house the Information Technology Department in said building. Commissioner Jim Luther, Aye, Commissioner Damon Beierle, Aye, Commissioner Chad Collier, Aye, Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, Aye, Judge Bryan Wilson, Nay.

Vote: 4 - 1

Attachments:
 
Item #21 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, Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve invoices without PO's

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers: (Wilson)
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #23 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 3 Chad Collier, Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #24 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY26 Budget Amendments: (Wilson)
a. Create an expense line item (290-6530-5760) for Mitte Donation Funds in the FY26 budget in the amount of $72,600.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve FY26 Budget Amendments.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #25 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 for grant #5409501 for the State and Local Cybersecurity Program in the amount of $10,000 with a match requirement from Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $2,500;
b.  Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to apply for the Rural Ambulance Service Grant Program HB3000 in an amount not to exceed $350,000;
c.  Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to sponsor Kingsland Aquaboom in an amount not to exceed $2,000;
d. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to sponsor Music on Main - Spring Series in an amount not to exceed $500;
e. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into the Operating Agreement for Western Region Radio System Agreement;
f. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into the Grant Agreement and Authorized Representative Resolution for the Texas Water Development Board grant regarding installation of an outdoor warning siren system; 
g. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into the Motorola Solutions Service Agreement in an amount not to exceed $57,767.28; 
h. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to accept the FY27 Women's Victim Advocate grant in the amount of $58,647 with a match requirement from Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $25,136; and
i. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to accept the FY26 Cybersecurity Workforce Development grant in the amount of $10,601.50 with a match requirement from Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $5,302.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-i

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #26 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 requirement of 30%: (Collier)
a. Adopt the resolution to apply for the Cybersecurity Assessment and Evaluation Project;
b. Adopt the resolution to apply for the Cybersecurity Governance and Planning Project;
c. Adopt the resolution to apply for the Cybersecurity Mitigation Project; and
d. Adopt the resolution to apply for the Cybersecurity Workforce Development Project.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve a-d

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #27 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to adopt a resolution to apply for the FY27 Body-Worm Camera Grant Program with a match requirement of 25%. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adopt a resolution to apply for the FY27 Body-Worm Camera Grant Program with a match requirement of 25%.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #28 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings: (Wilson)
a. Authorization to go out to bid for the installation of a boat dock.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to authorize to go out to bid for the installation of a boat dock.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #29 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the responses received for bid 26-5120-01 Burnet County Jail Fire Alarm System Upgrade in an amount not to exceed $325,000. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve responses received for bid 26-5120-01 Burnet County Jail Fire Alarm System Upgrade in an amount not to exceed $325,000.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #30 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the responses received for bid 26-5120-02 Burnet County Skylight Replacement and Roof Replacement in an amount not to exceed $219,000. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve responses received for bid 26-5120-02 Burnet County Skylight Replacement and Roof Replacement in an amount not to exceed $219,000.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #31 Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - January 12, 2026;
b. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - January 20, 2026;
c. Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 2 Financial Statements - FY25;
d. Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 3 Financial Statements - FY25;
e. Email re: Notice of Tax Credit Application - Lantern at Marble Falls;
f. Greater Austin/ Travis Regional Radio System 2025 Combined Months Western Region Site Summary Report;
g. Letter from Atmos Energy re: Atmos Energy Hydro Test Line N6;
h. TCEQ Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Water Quality Land Application Permit for Municipal Wastewater;
i. TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit Amendment;
j. Texas Wildlife Services Program MIS Monthly Summary - October 1 - November 30, 2026;
k. Proclamation from Governor of the State of Texas, Greg Abbott, declaring and renewing a state of disaster in a certain number of counties based on serious drought conditions that pose an imminent threat of wildfire danger;
l. Thank you letter for support re: 2025 Lakes Area Care (LaCare);
m. Burnet County Auditor's FY26 Monthly financial report - November; and
n. Notice from IRS mileage reimbursement rate increase from $.070 to $0.725/mile from 2025.
Acknowledged. 
Attachments:
 
Item #32 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Item #9 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to authorize the sale of fireworks under Occupation Code Sec. 2154 from midnight on February 25, 2026 through midnight on March 2, 2026 for Texas Independence Day. (Wilson)
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Item #33 Calendar Review.
Reviewed. 
 
Item #34 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adjourn at 11:38 a.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature