Item #1 Call to Order
Judge Bryan Wilson called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m
Item #2 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Commissioner Damon Beierle led the invocation.
Pledges said
Item #3 Public Comments - Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 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.
No public comment
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to proclaim April 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 7, 2026 Wear Teal Day. (Wilson)
Katherine Culture, Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center Director, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to adopt April 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 7, 2026 Wear Teal Day.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 Code 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney).
(a) Discuss confidential attorney-client legal matters, litigation and other legal matters pertaining to Burnet County's response to the Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket 59475, Application of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC ("Oncor") to Amend Its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for the Dinosaur Switch-Longshore Switch Transmission Line Project in Bordon, Bosque, Brown, Callahan, Coke, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Erath, Glasscock, Hamilton, Hood, Howard, Jones, Mitchell, Nolen, Runnels. Shackelford, Somervell, Stephens, Sterling, and Taylor Counties.
(i) Discuss potential Burnet County Commissioners Court intervention in Docket 59475.
(Wilson)
Invited Legal Counsel into executive session. Executive Session at 9:15 a.m.
Item #6 Reconvene in Open Session.
Reconvene at 10:07 a.m.
Item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action (as necessary or desired) regarding any item discussed in Executive Session:
(a) Update on the Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket 59475, Application of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC; and
(b) Consider and take possible action regarding whether Burnet County Commissioners Court will intervene in Docket 59475.
(Wilson)
Margaret Pemberton, Legal Counsel, spoke.
Mia Sarot spoke.
Beth Kuntz spoke.
RusselTutor spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to instruct counsel to intervene on behalf of Burnet County.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding ratifying the 391 Commission by-laws. (Beierle)
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #9 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;
(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)
Colleen Davis, First Assistant County Attorney, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an amendment to the existing contract between Burnet County and Via Path providing for jail inmate phone and communication services to reflect new FCC regulations. (Wilson)
Alan Trevino, Burnet County Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve an amendment to the existing contract between Burnet County and Via Path providing for jail inmate phone and communication services to reflect new FCC regulations.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the Facility Rental Application and Agreement with the City of Burnet for the Burnet County Employee Picnic. (Wilson/ Stafford)
Vicinta Stafford, Burnet County Clerk, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the Facility Rental Application and Agreement with the City of Burnet for the Burnet County Employee Picnic.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Facilities Master Plan:
(a) Accept the contract with Brinkley, Sargent, Wiginton Architects (BSW) in an amount not to exceed $75,000, excluding fees for traveling;
(b) Appoint a Burnet County Steering Committee led by Commissioner Damon Beierle to provide guidance to BSW in development and review of the Facilities Master Plan to include the following:
(i) Calvin Boyd - Burnet County Sheriff;
(ii) DeAnne Fisher - Burnet County Tax Assessor/ Collector;
(iii) Allen Garrett - 33rd District Court Judge;
(iv) Jane Marie Hurst - Burnet County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3; and
(v) Michelle Moore - Chief Public Defender; and
(c) Approve additional funding in the amount not exceed $10,000 for BSW travel from fund 100-4090-4010.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-c
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #13 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization payment of various claims previously approved by the Burnet County Auditor and as detailed in the attached expense approval register. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the authorization payment of various claims previously approved by the Burnet County Auditor and as detailed in the attached expense approval register.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #14 Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) TxDOT Notice of Public Hearing re US 281 at SH 71 Interchange;
(b) TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit Amendment;
(c) TCEQ Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Amendment and Renewal of Air Quality Permit;
(d) Notice of April 2 TDEM Directed Alert and Warning Systems Test.
Acknowledged.
Item #15 Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
Item #16 Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn at 10.51 a.m.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
