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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 14th day of  April 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
John Benefield, Youth Paster at Hill Country Fellowship, led invocation.
Pledges said. 
 
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to proclaim April 2026 Child Abuse and Prevention and Awareness month. (Wilson)
Caroline Ragsdill, Burnet County Child Welfare Board, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to proclaim April 2026 Child Abuse and Prevention and Awareness month.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #6 Presentation from Dr. Aaron Peña, Burnet County Independent School District Superintendent, to inform and educate the public about the proposed bond initiative appearing on the May 2, 2026 ballot. (Beierle)
Dr. Aaron Peña, Burnet County Independent School District Superintendent, presented. 
No action taken on this agenda item.
Attachments:
 
Item #19 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Burnet County Courthouse and the Round XIV Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program:
(a) Approve, sign, and enter a contract with Architexas to assist Burnet County in preparing a planning grant application in an amount not to exceed $5,000 from tax notes; and
(b) Approve Burnet County Judge and Commissioners to sign individual Letters of Support to include in the planning grant application.
(Wilson)
Blair Manning, Tourism and Marketing Director, spoke.
Nicole Westhoff, Burnet County Historical Commission Member, spoke. 
no action taken on 19b
 
 

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

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. Public comment for items listed on this agenda will be heard when the agenda item is called.
Davis Keele, ISF Director, introduced himself as new director.
 
Item #5 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to proclaim April 2026 County Government Month. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to proclaim April 2026 County Government Month.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on selecting a method of ongoing legal representation to include:
(a) hiring a part-time general counsel;
(b) entering into engagement with Burnet County Attorney effective April 6, 2026;
(c) hiring a full-time general counsel and setting a new salary level;
(d) continue with current contract law firm; or
(e) combinations of the above items.
(Wilson)
Eddie Arredondo, Burnet County Attorney, spoke. 
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to increase legal fees in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the Law Office of Margaret Pemberton for the 765 kV Transmission Line.
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve to increase legal fees in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the Law Office of Margaret Pemberton for the 765 kV Transmission Line.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding issuing a Government Letter of Approval to support Lonestar Faith, LLC's application pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §773.0573. (Wilson)
Joshua Divine, Lonestar Faith EMS, LLC, spoke.
Mark Ingram, City of Burnet Fire Chief, spoke. 
Johnny Campbell, Executive Director, Marble Falls Emergency Mangaement Services, spoke. 
No action. 
Attachments:
 
Item #13 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Burnet County Judge’s recommendation to establish a $100,000 bond requirement for each Emergency Service District (ESD) Treasurer in Burnet County, Texas and provide evidence as required under Texas Health & Safety Code §775.037. (Wilson)
Burnet County Judge, Bryan Wilson, set Emergency Service District Treasurer bond to $100,000.00
No action taken on this agenda item. 
Attachments:
 
Item #14 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding issues related to Emergency Management Office and Coordinator:
(a) Consider a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County;
(b) Acknowledgment of TCEQ Temporary Debris Management Site Extension Request Approval; and
(c) Update on Western Regional Radio System.
(Wilson)
No action taken on this agenda item. 
Attachments:
 
Item #15 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the 391 Commission- The Burnet County Highland Lakes Sub-Regional Planning Commission:
(a) Update from Commissioner Beierle on formation, policies, and activities;
(b) Approval to enter and sign a resolution to change the name from "The Burnet County Highland Lakes Sub-Regional Planning Commission" to "Highland Lakes Sub-Regional Planning Commission";
(c) Approval to ratify the by-laws;
(d) Approval to accept the City of Marble Falls as a member and enter and sign the Highland Lakes Sub-Regional Planning Commission Interlocal Agreement and Articles of Incorporation.
(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

Attachments:
 
Recess
Recess at 10:38 a.m
 
Reconvene
Reconvened at 10:46 a.m.
 
Item #16 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Burnet County Elections Commission and Elections Office:
(a) Acknowledge Burnet County Elections Commission has accepted resignation of Michael Evans;
(b) Acknowledge Burnet County Elections Commission has appointed Stephanie Ellis as Interim Elections Administrator;
(c) Authorize payment of wages through April 13, 2026, to Michael Evans for three (3) days Emergency Leave and two (2) days sick leave, without him being physically present on his final day of employment;
(d) Authorize Stephanie Ellie to receive Grade 72 Level 1 pay during her term as Interim Elections Administrator with an effective date of April 6, 2026.
(Wilson)
Vicinta Stafford, Burnet County Clerk, spoke. 
Shirley Bullard, Burnet County HR Director, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve c and d

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #17 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the release of Maintenance Bond #7901142862 for Big Creek Ranch, Phases 1 and 2. (Luther)
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Item #18 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Thomas Edwards to create an 8 acre and a 7 acre tract out of a 15.056 acre tract identified as BCAD parcels 49440 and 56699. (Luther)
Herb Darling, Development Services, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Thomas Edwards to create an 8 acre and a 7 acre tract out of a 15.056 acre tract identified as BCAD parcels 49440 and 56699.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #20 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval to apply for the FY27 TIDC Indigent Defense Improvement Grant Program, including authorization to adopt the required resolution and pursue a multi-year grant of at least $50,000, with a matching contribution requirement of 20%–80%.(Wilson)
Michelle Moore, Chief Public Defender, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the FY27 TIDC Indigent Defense Improvement Grant Program, including authorization to adopt the required resolution and pursue a multi-year grant of at least $50,000, with a matching contribution requirement of 20%–80%.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #23 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of engineering costs in an amount not to exceed $182,550 for conduit routing and re-engineering on the Wirtz Dam Bridge to accommodate PEC. $156,055.73 may come from fund 720-6100-4010 and remainder may come from fund 722-6100-4010, and to provide authority to the Burnet County Judge to request reimbursement from the PEC Board. (Dockery)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve engineering costs in an amount not to exceed $182,550 for conduit routing and re-engineering on the Wirtz Dam Bridge to accommodate PEC. $156,055.73 may come from fund 720-6100-4010 and remainder may come from fund 722-6100-4010, and to provide authority to the Burnet County Judge to request reimbursement from the PEC Board.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #24 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for Dispatcher Overtime and Certificate pay:
(a) Suspend Burnet County Budget Policy to transfer up to $95,000 from BCSO's Dispatcher lapsed salary and $1,365 from Longevity Pay;
(b) Approve an inner-line item transfer transferring up to $95,000 from BCSO's Dispatchers lapsed salary, fund 100-5600-1060, to BCSO's Overtime - Dispatchers, fund 100-5600-1990;
(c) Approve an inner-line item transfer transferring up to $1,365 from BCSO's Longevity Pay, fund 100-5600-1100, to BCSO's Certificate Pay, fund 100-5600-1105.
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-c

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #25 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a resolution providing the authority of Burnet County Sheriff's Office to administer firearms proficiency tests to qualified retired law enforcement officers. (Wilson)
Calvin Boyd, Burnet County Sheriff, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the authority of Burnet County Sheriff's Office to administer firearms proficiency tests to qualified retired law enforcement officers.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #26 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval to solicit quotes or bids for a shared roller, with funding to be provided from the Road and Bridge General Fund. (Beierle)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve to solicit quotes or bids for a shared roller, with funding to be provided from the Road and Bridge General Fund.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #27 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of the FY 2026 second quarter cash fund audit. (Wilson/ Glaeser)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the FY 2026 second quarter cash fund audit.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #30 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line-item transfers:
(a) Burnet County Sheriff's Office transferring $1,474.44 from Operating Suppplies, fund 100-5600-3300, to Mach/Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-5600-5750;
(b) Burnet County Tourism Department transferring $5,000 from Special Events, fund 140-6640-4500, to Marketing and Promotions, fund 140-6640-4580; 
(c) County Court at Law transferring $10,000 from Court Appt Att - Criminal, fund 100-4260-4160, to Court Appt Att - Civil, fund 100-4260-4161; and
(d) Nondepartmental transferring $20,000 from Employee Reclassification, fund 100-4090-1040, to Professional Services, fund 100-4090-4010.
Wilson)
 

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

Attachments:
 
Item #28 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901:
(a) Road and Bridge Pct 1 to Holt Cat service invoice in an amount not to exceed $671.76;
(b) Road and Bridge Pct 2 to Toss It Dumpsters LLC for rent of a 20 yard dumpster in an amount not to exceed $324.75;
(c) Burnet County Sheriff's Office to 3SI Security Systems Inc for a tracking service in an amount not to exceed $360;
(d) Burnet County Jail to Sydaptic Inc for labor, travel, and parts in an amount not to exceed $4,530.
(Wilson)
Kelley Glaeser, Burnet County Auditor, spoke.
No action on 28a
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve b,c and d

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #31 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the Burnet County Auditor and as detailed in the attached expense approval registers. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the Burnet County Auditor and as detailed in the attached expense approval registers.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Recess
Recess at 11:17 a.m
 
Reconvene
Reconvened at 11:24 a.m. 
 
30.
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding issuing a Government Letter of Approval to support Lonestar Faith, LLC's application pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §773.0573. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to deny Letter of Approval to support Lonestar Faith, LLC's application pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §773.0573.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #32 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY 2026 Burnet County Budget Amendments:
(a) Spicewood Library budget amendment of $3,492.62 to account 200-6500-5750 for additional computers; and
(b) Nondepartmental transferring $5,000 from Employee Reclassification, fund 100-4090-1040, to Commissioners P/T, fund 100-4090-1070.
(Wilson)
 

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 #33 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the renewal of the E-Rate discount for library internet services, in an amount of $69.98 per month, and to authorize the execution of all necessary documents and actions for the following libraries:
(a) Marble Falls Library; and
(b) Herman Brown Free Library.
(Beierle)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the renewal of the E-Rate discount for library internet services, in an amount of $69.98 per month, and to authorize the execution of all necessary documents and actions for the following libraries

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #34 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:
(a) Approval of annual contract between Tyler Technologies and Burnet County Sheriff's Office for Database Cloud Sync in an amount not to exceed $4,000;
(b) Authorize the County Judge to sign the verification of submission of the annual report to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the Bertram & Oakalla Library, Herman Brown Free Library, Marble Falls Library, and Spicewood Library.
(Wilson)
 

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 #35 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action authorizing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), in accordance with Texas Government Code 2254.003, for an outside auditor for the comprehensive annual financial review (CAFR) for FY 2026. (Wilson/ Glaeser)
Kelly Glaeser, Burnet County Auditor, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve request for Qualifications (RFQ), in accordance with Texas Government Code 2254.003, for an outside auditor for the comprehensive annual financial review (CAFR) for FY 2026.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #36 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action authorizing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Burnet County Employee Health Insurance. (Wilson)
Shirley Bullard, Burnet County HR Director, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve request for Proposal (RFP) for Burnet County Employee Health Insurance.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #38 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following bids:
(a) Contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction under Bid 25-6100-02, Precinct 4 Street Striping Projects in an amount not to exceed $3,500; and
(b) Award Bid No. 26-6140-01 - CR 407 Paving Project in an amount not to exceed $549,566.
(Dockery)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Bennett Paving, Inc in the amount of $ 247,021.85

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #29 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding ratifying invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901:
(a) Burnet County Technology Department to BambooHR for implementation and monthly service fees in the amount not to exceed $7,920.27.
(Wilson)
Shirley Bullard, Burnet County HR Director, spoke. 
Kelley Glaeser, Burnet County Auditor, spoke. 
Alan Trevino, Burnet County Chief  Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
Gregg Harris, Burnet County Technology Director, spoke. 
No action taken on this agenda item. 
Attachments:
 
Item #21 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action including cancellation regarding the IT infrastructure project budget, including:
(a) Budget overruns;
(b) Unit cost clarification and need for inventory documentation;
(c) Adjustments to project scope and funding; and
(d) Lack of documentation, itemization, and justification.
(Collier)
Gregg Harris, Burnet County Technology Director, spoke. 
Matt Olds ,IT, spoke. 
Kelley Glaeser, Burnet County Auditor, spoke. 
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Attachments:
 
Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding assignment of the Burnet County Technology Department supervision on behalf of the Burnet County Commissioners Court to Burnet County Commissioner Precinct 3, Chad Collier. (Collier)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Burnet County Technology Department supervision on behalf of the Burnet County Commissioners Court to Burnet County Commissioner Precinct 3, Chad Collier.

Vote: 4 - 1

 
Item #37 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning accepting or rejecting the proposal received for Re-Bid No. 26-4090-05 for Installation of a Lift at 127 E. Jackson St. (Collier)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the proposal received for Re-Bid No. 26-4090-05 for Installation of a Lift at 127 E. Jackson St. with M2 FEDERAL, INC for $144,444.00

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #7 Executive Session. An executive/ closed session meeting will be held pursuant to section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code (consultation with attorney) for the Commissioners Court to consult with and seek advice from its attorney regarding a settlement proposal forwarded by Burnet County counsel, Simon Greenstone Panatier, with Defendants Associated Pharmacies Inc., American Associated Pharmacies, J.M. Smith Co., Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., Morris and Dickson, N. Carolina Wholesale Drug Company Inc., and UNFI/SuperValu in national prescription opiate litigation, MDL No. 2804. If accepted, proposed action will include granting authority to the Burnet County Judge to sign applicable release documents. Anticipated allocation to Burnet County would be in the amount of $8,484.00. (Wilson)
Not Needed
 
 
Item #8 Reconvene in Open Session.
Not Needed
 
 
Item #9 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action (as necessary or desired) regarding any item discussed in Executive Session. (Wilson)
Eddie Arredondo, Burnet County Attorney, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve agenda item Number 7

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #39 Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections - March 23, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - March 30, 2026;
(c) PEC Utility Connections - April 6, 2026;
(d) Wildlife Services Program MIS Monthly Summary Report - March 12, 2026;
(e) Marble Falls Area EMS Update - March 27, 2026;
(f) SB 22 Compliance Report Determination; 
(g) TCEQ Notice of Public Meeting Air Quality Permit 8252;
(h) TCEQ Notice of Public Meeting and a Proposed Renewal with Amendment of General Permit Authorizing Discharge of Wastewater; 
(i) Notice LCRA for Quarry/Mine Permit for Aggregate Quarry Operation Expansion; and
(j) AAACAP Area Plan Public Comment Period Notification.
(Wilson)
Acknowledged.
Attachments:
 
Item #40 Calendar Review.
Reviewed. 
 
 
Item #41 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adjourn at 12.51 p.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature