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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 10th day of February 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:
  • 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
Bryan Wilson, County Judge, led the invocation. 
Pledges said
 
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for the Burnet County Historical Courthouse: (Wilson)
a. The planning grant application to the Texas Historical Commission for the Burnet County Courthouse, based on an estimated construction cost of $8,971,544, the court must select one of the following options:
i. Option 1: Rehabilitation — Keeping 1974 addition (work on 1974 portions will more than likely be ineligible costs through THC or detract from competitive scoring). County share for planning grant: $496,236
ii. Option 2: Restoration with Basement — Remove 1974 addition but keep and extend basement (basement costs would be ineligible through THC). County share for planning grant: $913,366, or
iii. Option 3: Full Restoration  — Remove all additions (1974 above and below grade) and return to 1937 CH. County share for planning grant: $446,236
Blair Manning, Burnet County Tourism Director, spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke. 
Earlene Zimmerman spoke. 
Lela Gore spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve option 1 Rehabilitation — Keeping 1974 addition (work on 1974 portions will more than likely be ineligible costs through THC or detract from competitive scoring). County share for planning grant: $496,236

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of the Burnet County Treasurer's Monthly Report - December 2025. (Wilson)
Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, gave report.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the Burnet County Treasurer's Monthly Report - December 2025

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #18 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of Burnet County Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report - Q1 FY26. (Wilson)
Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, gave update.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to accept the Burnet County Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report - Q1 FY26.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
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.
Charlie Parker spoke. 
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Item #4 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.
i. Formation of a 391 Commission.
Executive Session at 9:20 a.m.
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Item #5 Reconvene in Open Session.
Reconvene at 10:05 a.m
 
Item #6 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County's response to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV Transmission Project, LCRA/ONCOR electric line: (Wilson)
a. Directing the Burnet County Judge to identify governmental entities with which to form a 391 Commission.
Nancy Farnsworth spoke. 
Mia Sarot spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to direct the Burnet County Judge to identify governmental entities with which to form a 391 Commission with the inclusion of Commissioner Damon Beierle.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the selection of a law firm to contract with Burnet County Commissioners Court General Counsel budgeted from line 100-4090-4940 in an amount not to exceed $20,000. (Wilson)
Claire Nybro spoke.
Philip Arnold spoke.
 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the selection of a law firm to contract with Burnet County Commissioners Court General Counsel budgeted from line 100-4090-4940 in an amount not to exceed $20,000, with the correction to read 100-4090-4990

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
Derek Marchio, Emergency Mangement, gave update. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County effected February 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #9 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointments for committees and boards: (Wilson)
a. Appointment of Cary Johnson, Dr. Amy Van Dorfy, and Charity Taber to the Burnet County Hospital Authority Board for a two (2) year term.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Appointment of Cary Johnson, Dr. Amy Van Dorfy, and Charity Taber to the Burnet County Hospital Authority Board for a two (2) year term.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding revising the Burnet County Commissioners Court Agenda Item Request Form to 'Agenda items and supporting documents are due to Court Coordinator’s Office (Rm. 201) or countyjudge@burnetcountytexas.org no later than 5:00 p.m., twelve calendar (12) days prior to the scheduled commissioner court meeting, in order to comply with Government Code 551.043. An exception for late submission may be granted with written approval from a Commissioner or the County Judge and must include a stated explanation for late submission.' (Wilson)
Alan Trevio, Burnet County Chief Deputy, spoke. 
Calvin Boyd, Burnet County Sheriff, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the Friday before no later than 5:00 p.m (11 days)

Vote: 4 - 1

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Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Burnet County Commissioners Court to sign and submit a letter of support to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in response to the current Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) call for projects, for potential funding of the following transportation projects: (Wilson)
a. State Highway (SH) 29 from Lenhe Road to FM 1174, to complete the gap on SH 29 and upgrade the corridor to a five-lane section with a center turn lane and wide shoulders;
b. SH 71 from Spur 191 to CR 401, to complete the remainder of SH 71 upgrades needed to match the five-lane sections to the east and currently under construction at CR 401; and
c. US 281 from RM 1855 to Park Road 4, to upgrade the existing four-lane undivided facility to a 5-lane section with 10-foot shoulders.
Mia sarot spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the Burnet County Commissioners Court to sign and submit a letter of support to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in response to the current Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) call for projects a-c

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #13 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 128 and 129, River Oaks, to be known as lot 128A, River Oaks, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Luther)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a replat of lots 128 and 129, River Oaks, to be known as lot 128A, River Oaks, a combination of 2 lots into 1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #14 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Sarah Koen for a 2 acre tract out of a 136 acre tract located on CR 200A, BCAD parcel #48840. (Beierle)
Jerry Bennett spoke.
 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to table to the next commissioners court meetting.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #15 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the final plat of Headwaters at the San Gabriel, Phase 2, a public subdivision consisting of 26 lots on 28.56 acres located in the 700 block of CR 333. (Collier)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke. 
No action taken on this agenda item. 
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Item #16 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding authorizing Burnet County Road & Bridge Precinct 4 to purchase one (1) vehicle from the 2022 Tax Notes Funds in an amount not to exceed $62,629.45. (Dockery)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the Burnet County Road & Bridge Precinct 4 to purchase one (1) vehicle from the 2022 Tax Notes Funds in an amount $51,892.60

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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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 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve invoices without PO's

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #20 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers: (Wilson)
Claire Nybro spoke.
 

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

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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 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following changes to the construction at 127 E. Jackson Street:
a) Approve the increase in the contract amount with JPoole by $6,000
b) Change order to remove the fire control costs from the current contract in the amount not to exceed $52,262.92
c) Authorize the increase of the General Contractor costs in the amount not to exceed $57,507.18
d) Authorize the County Judge to execute a contract with Johnson Controls, a sole-source vendor in an amount not to exceed $53,000.
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #23 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. An agreement with Constable Precinct 4 and CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) for the Net Motion License in an amount not to exceed $2,736;
b. A Motorola Solutions Service Agreement for service dates 10/01/2025 through 06/01/2026 in an amount not to exceed $22,312.30;
c. Select and enter a contract with a vending machine service (Jason Steffan Vending Machine Products or Big Town Vending) providing a 5% commission to Burnet County for machines placed in County facilities; 
d. Select and enter a contract between Burnet County Tourism Department and a data software service (Datafy, Placer AI, or Zartico) in an amount not to exceed $27,150;
e. Approval to sign a resolution and apply for the FY27 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program for the Burnet County Sheriff's Office that has a no-match requirement;
f. Enter an agreement for a subscription between Burnet County Technologies Department and Virtru and SADA Systems in an amount not to exceed $4,308.18; 
f. To sponsor Spicewood Live in an amount not to exceed $1,000;
g. To sponsor Spider Mountain Downhill Series in an amount not to exceed $1,000;
h. To sponsor Wakepoint Open 2026 in an amount not to exceed $2,500; and
i. To sponsor the Cottonwood Shores Fresh Air Fridays/ Coffee & Cars in an amount not to exceed $1,500.
Claire Nybro spoke
Blair Manning, Burnet County Tourism Director, spoke.
Items f(2) and I will be discussed in agenda item number 25
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve item c to select Jason Steffan Vending Machine Product

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve d to select datafy

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve e

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve f Enter an agreement for a subscription between Burnet County Technologies Department and Virtru and SADA Systems in an amount not to exceed $4,308.18;

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve g

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve h

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #24 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. To sponsor the Marble Falls/ Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Battle on the Colorado event in an amount not to exceed $1,000; and
b. To sponsor the Marble Falls/ Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Mayfest event in an amount not to exceed $750.
Claire Nybro spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-b Commissioner Joe Don Dockery Abstained

Vote: 4 - 0

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Item #25 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. To sponsor the Jackson Street Jams 2026 in an amount not to exceed $3,600; and
b. To sponsor the Burnet Chamber of Commerce Bluebonnet Festival in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
Claire Nybro spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-b and the following items from 23 f.(2) To sponsor Spicewood Live in an amount not to exceed $1,000; andi . To sponsor the Cottonwood Shores Fresh Air Fridays/ Coffee & Cars in an amount not to exceed $1,500 Commissioner Damon Beierle Abstained.

Vote: 4 - 0

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Item #26 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action authorizing the Burnet County Judge to negotiate and enter into a contract with the identified best qualified vendor for RFQ 26-4090-02 and to begin professional engineering services for transportation planning and Capital Improvement Plan and Program (CIPP) Development, not to exceed $150,000. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to interview GLS and ASP on February 24th, 2026.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Recess
Recess at 11:42 a.m.
 
Reconvene
Reconvened at 11:45 a.m.
 
Item #27 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action authorizing the Burnet County Judge to negotiate and enter into a contract with the identified best qualified vendor for RFQ 26-4090-01 and to begin professional Architect Services for Burnet County Facilities Master Plan, not to exceed $75,000. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to interview Parkhill and Ford on March 10th, 2026.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

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Item #28 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to issue two separate Request for Qualifications (RFQ), in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 2254.003, for professional engineering services related to the Senate Bill 3 Outdoor Warning Siren Project for the following:
a. A professional engineering firm to provide project management services and coordination with state and local governments in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and
b. A professional engineering firm to design, develop, and receive public input and all other engineering services in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #29 Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. Marble Fall Areas EMS Burnet County Quarterly Update — January 29, 2026;
b. PEC Utility Connections - 01.26.26;
c. PEC Utility Connections - 02.02.26;
d. Mail from Jeff Kubin, James Giddens, and Bob Guthrie;
e. Governor's Proclamation re: New World Screwworm;
f. Zoonosis Control Newsletter;
g. TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Applications and Intent to Obtain Air Permit (NORI) Amendment and Renewal; and
h. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Notification of Affordable Rental Housing Application(s) Proposed in Burnet County.
Acknowledged.
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Item #30 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
Claire Nybro spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Item #31 Calendar Review.
Reviewed. 
 
Item #32 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to Adjourn at 11:50 a.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature