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
Chad Collier, Burnet County Commissioner, 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. Public comment for items listed on this agenda will be heard when the agenda item is called.
No public comments
Item #4 Presentation from TAC Insurance regarding FY26 mid-year review. (Wilson)
Clarissa Messinger, TAC, gave report.
Hailey Gleski, TAC, gave report.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #5 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of a bond for Stephanie Ellis, Interim Elections Administrator. (Wilson/ Stafford)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve bond for Stephanie Ellis, Interim Elections Administrator.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #6 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the establishment of the FY 2027 Budget and Tax Calendar. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the FY 2027 Budget and Tax Calendar with the change of a workshop for departments that want to make a change to the budget.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #7 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning naming a private road "Ark Way" located off the north side in the 500 block of FM 1855 to conform with 911 addressing guidelines. (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 naming a private road "Ark Way" located off the north side in the 500 block of FM 1855 to conform with 911 addressing guidelines.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #8 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 #9 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 684, 685, 686 and 687, Sherwood Shores III-A, to be known as lot 684A, Sherwood Shores III-A, a combination of 4 lots into 1. (Luther)
Herb Darling, Development Services, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a replat of lots 684, 685, 686 and 687, Sherwood Shores III-A, to be known as lot 684A, Sherwood Shores III-A, a combination of 4 lots into 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #10 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lot 27, Log Country Cove, Unit One, to be known as lots 27A, 4.023 acres, and 27B, 1.009 acres, Log Country Cove, Unit One, a division of 1 lot into 2. (Luther)
Herb Darling, Development Services, spoke.
Jordan May, surveyor representative, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #11 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lot 109, 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase 4, to be known as lots 109A, 10.340 acres, and 109B, 9.348 acres, 7 Creeks Ranch, Phase 4, a division of 1 lot into 2. (Beierle)
Herb Darling, Development Services, spoke.
Tori Hollar, resident, spoke.
Dwayne Shoppie, resident, spoke.
Jordan May, surveyor representative, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #12 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the final plat approval of The Preserve of 1840, preliminarily platted as Oatmeal Preserve, a private subdivision consisting of 40 lots on 150.26 acres, located in the 4,000 block of CR 336. (Collier)
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #13 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the final plat approval for Thomas Ranch Northwest, Phase 2, preliminarily platted as Thomas Ranch, Parcel 48, a private subdivision consisting of 203 lots on 53.4092 acres located in the 12,000 block of CR 404. (Dockery)
Herb Darling, Development Services, spoke.
Joe Renfro, Managing director for Thomas Ranch, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve final plat approval for Thomas Ranch Northwest, Phase 2, preliminarily platted as Thomas Ranch, Parcel 48, a private subdivision consisting of 203 lots on 53.4092 acres located in the 12,000 block of CR 404.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #14 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the final plat approval for Thomas Ranch Northwest, Phase 4, preliminarily platted as Thomas Ranch, Parcel 46, a private subdivision consisting of 119 lots on 46.8671 acres located in the 12,000 block of CR 404. (Dockery)
Herb Darling, Development Services, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve final plat approval for Thomas Ranch Northwest, Phase 4, preliminarily platted as Thomas Ranch, Parcel 46, a private subdivision consisting of 119 lots on 46.8671 acres located in the 12,000 block of CR 404.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #15 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the final plat approval for Thomas Ranch Northwest, Phase 5, preliminarily platted as Thomas Ranch, Parcel 55, a private subdivision consisting of 77 lots on 36.7495 acres located in the 12,000 block of CR 404. (Dockery)Herb Darling, Development Services, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve final plat approval for Thomas Ranch Northwest, Phase 5, preliminarily platted as Thomas Ranch, Parcel 55, a private subdivision consisting of 77 lots on 36.7495 acres located in the 12,000 block of CR 404.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #16 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for approval for the following:
(a) Go out to bid (RFB) for a complete, turnkey, and fully operational 230 kW Diesel Generator System and Switch for the Sheriffs Office, to include labor, equipment, installation, and warranty
(b) Approve reimbursement for temporary Rental Generator to the Sheriff's Office FY26 budget;
(c) Authorize payment for (a) and (b) from fund 710 building reserve in an amount not to exceed $325,000.
(Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. too approve a-c
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the issuance of a Government Letter of Approval in support of Lonestar Faith, LLC's application to operate as a new EMS provider in Burnet County, pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §773.0573. (Dockery)
Johnny Campbell, Marble Falls EMS, spoke.
Joshua Devine, Lonestar Faith, LLC, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. To grant Government Letter of Approval in support of Lonestar Faith, LLC's application to operate as a new EMS provider in Burnet County, pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §773.0573.
Commissioner, Jim Luther, Aye, Commissioner, Damon Beierle, Nay, Commissioner, Chad Collier, Nay, Commissioner, Joe Don Dockery, Aye, County Judge Bryan Wilson, Nay. Motion Failed.
Item #18 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following supplemental pay to Burnet County Attorney employees:
(a) Request to assign supplemental pay for employee Jana Mitchell of $4.30 per hour ($8,944 annually) from Hot Check Account 180-4762-4990.
(Wilson)
Eddie Arredondo, Burnet County Attorney, spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, Burnet County Clerk, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #19 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding creating a non-departmental line item in an amount not to exceed $4,000 for all County tolls and vehicle tags. Proposed funding would come from current Non-Departmental FY26 budget. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve creating a non-departmental line item in an amount not to exceed $4,000 for all County tolls and vehicle tags. Proposed funding would come from current Non-Departmental FY26 budget.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #20 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the County Attorney's Office returning the unspent amount of $307.12 for SB22 for the report year ending September 30, 2024. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the County Attorney's Office returning the unspent amount of $307.12 for SB22 for the report year ending September 30, 2024.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #21 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901.
(a) Sheriff's Department to Central Texas College in an amount not to exceed $220;
(b) Road & Bridge Precinct 2 to Toss it Dumpsters in an amount not to exceed $489.10;
(c) Road & Bridge Precinct 2 to Johnson Sewell in an amount not to exceed $82.70;
(d) Road & Bridge Precinct 2 to Twilight Diesel-N-Equipment in an amount not to exceed $610.16; and
(e) Road & Bridge Precinct 4 to Buyers Barricades in an amount not to exceed $637.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-e
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line-item transfers:
(a) District Attorney's office transferring $1,000 from Operating Supplies, fund 100-4850-3300, to Machine/ Equipment, fund 100-4850-5750;
(b) Technology Department transferring $36,000 from Support Fee (Tyler), fund 100-5040-441, to Support & Licensing Fees, fund 100-5040-4540;
(c) Tax Assessor-Collector transferring $285 from Conference/ Dues/ Training, fund 100-4990-4270, to Mach/ Equipment, fund 100-4990-5750;
(d) Constable Precinct 4 transferring $960 from Travel/ Mileage, fund 100-5540-4250, and Uniforms, fund 100-5540-4820, to Mach/ Equip Invent, fund 100-5540-5710;
(e) Marble Falls Public Library transferring $1,572.95 from Support/ Licensing Fees, fund 200-6500-4540, to Mach/ Equip (Inventoried), fund 200-6500-5750; and
(f) Road & Bridge Precinct 1 transferring $2,000 from Operating Supplies, fund 310-6110-3300, to Mach/ Equip Invent, fund 310-6110-5750.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-f
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #23 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the Burnet County Auditor:
a. Expense Reports.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve payment of claims previously approved by the Burnet County Auditor
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #24 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY26 Burnet County Budget Amendments for the Spicewood Library for the purchase of one coin/ bill acceptor, reservation and print management software, mobile print software, and two (2) printers. Proposed funding from Spicewood Library Fees Revenue:
(a) $4,742.25 to Mach/ Equip, fund 200-6500-5750;
(b) $4,055.20 to Support Fees/ Licensing Fees, fund 200-6520-4540; and
(c) $309.93 to Operating Supplies, fund 200-6500-3300.
(Beierle)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-c
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #25 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County Departmental asset transfers:
(a) 2017 Chevrolet 15 Passenger Van from Burnet County Jail to Community Service;
(b) 2015 Chevrolet Silverado from Road & Bridge Pct 4 to Elections.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-b
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #26 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts and agreements to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) A General and No Litigation Certificate of Burnet County for Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Tax-Exempt Obligations regarding the Redwood Apartments;
(b) Intergovernmental Agreement with the Department of Justice United States Marshals Service Prisoner Operations Division for housing, safekeeping, subsistence, and care of Federal prisoners; and
(c) Agreement between Guardian RFID and the Burnet County Jail for a Command Cloud Subscription in an amount not to exceed $33,100.31.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-c
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #28 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding accepting or rejecting Request for Proposals (RFP) for Bid No. 26-5040-01, Aerial Fiber Installation to Future Infrastructure, in an amount not to exceed $203,012.78.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve bid for Future Infrastructure in the amount of $122,150.00. Commissioner Chad Collier abstains
Item #27 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following sponsorships from the Hotel/ Motel Tax, fund 140-6640-4500:
(a) The Marble Falls Rodeo, scheduled July 15-18, 2026, as a General Sponsor in an amount not to exceed $400;
(b) The Lake LBJ Links Classic, Kingsland Chamber Golf Tournament, scheduled June 19, 2026, as a Par Sponsor in an amount not to exceed $1,000.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-b
Commissioner Damon Beierle abstains.
Item #29 Discuss, Consider and take appropriate action concerning Request for Qualifications (RFQs):
(a) Designate the best qualified vendors in rank order for all vendors submitting qualifications in response to RFQ 26-4460-02.
(b) Authorize the Burnet County Judge to enter into negotiations with the identified best qualified vendor to inventory, assess, gather public input, and develop land use planning recommendations regarding Burnet County's historical buildings, historical sites, and undeveloped land holdings in an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund. The assessment shall include condition inspection and documentation for all structures. If a satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated with the most highly qualified vendor, the Burnet County Judge will formally end negotiations and enter into negotiations with the next most highly qualified provider. Any negotiated contract to be approved by the Burnet County Commissioners Court.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Stantec Consulting Services, INC as the highest ranked, second being Terracon and last ranked is Colliers Engineering Design.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #30 Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections - April 27, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - May 4, 2026;
(c) Marble Falls Area EMS Burnet County Update - April 2026;
(d) Burnet Central Appraisal District 2026 Preliminary Estimated Taxable Value for Burnet County;
(e) Texas Parks & Wildlife Notice of Public Meeting for Post Oak Ridge State Park;
(f) LCRA Notice of Receipt for Application of a Quarry/ Mine Permit Expansion;
(g) Winstead Petition for the Creation of Kingsland Commons Municipal Utility District;
(h) Letter from Group of Legislators to Chairman Thomas Gleeson and PUC Commissioners; and
(i) Pete Flores re PUC Testimony.
(Wilson)
Acknowledged.
Item #31 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding designating Jackie Haynes as Burnet County's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve designating Jackie Haynes as Burnet County's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #32
PUBLIC HEARING — Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility in Burnet County Facilities
Tuesday MAY 12, 2026
HEARING TIME: 10:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: Burnet County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, Texas
Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony and public comment regarding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility in Burnet County facilities and public spaces.
(Wilson)
Public Hearing Americans with Disabilities Act started at 10:37 a.m.
Public Hearing Americans with Disabilities Act Closed at 10:38 a.m.
Item #33 Executive Session. An executive/ closed session meeting will be held pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with attorney, to discuss ongoing litigation in Cause No. 59475 before the PUCT. (Wilson)
Not Needed.
Item #34 Reconvene in Open Session.
No action taken on this agenda item
Item #35 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action (as necessary or desired) regarding any item discussed in Executive Session including a resolution identifying concerns about the Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV transmission line project. (Wilson)
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #36 Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
Item #37 Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn at 10:40 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
