Skip to main content

AgendaQuick™

Minutes for Regular Session

Back to View Meetings
The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 9th day of  June 2026, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. After reviewing audio, it was discovered that the date was stated incorrectly as January 9th, 2026. 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 9:00 a.m.
 
 
Item #2 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Pastor Jon Weems, with Lake Shores Church, 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.
Betty Trapp spoke. 
 
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to proclaim June 2026 to be Elder Abuse Awareness Month. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to proclaim June 2026 to be Elder Abuse Awareness Month.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #5 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a presentation from Mike Maples, CEO of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, concerning legislative updates and grant funding opportunities. (Wilson/ Nelson)
Roxanne Nelson, Burnet county JP1 and Board Chair of Bluebonnet Trails Community Service, spoke.
Mike Maples, CEO of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, gave presentation. 
Attachments:
 
Item #6 Executive Session. The Burnet County Commissioners Court will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Sec. 551.072 Texas Government Code allowing for the deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property as such discussion may harm the county's negotiating position. (Wilson)
Executive Session at 9:29 a.m. Philip Arnold and Eddie Arredondo, Burnet County Attorney, were invited into session. 
 
Item #7 Reconvene in Open Session.
Reconvened at 9:40 a.m. 
 
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the matters discussed in Executive Session including, but not limited to, the authorization of funds for the purpose of obtaining an appraisal of real property in an amount not to exceed $5,000 from line item 710-6895-5300. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the authorization of funds for the purpose of obtaining an appraisal of real property in an amount not to exceed $5,000 from line item 710-6895-5300.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #9 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following:
(a) Accepting the resignation from the Emergency Management Coordinator, Derek Marchio, effective on June 12, 2026; and
(b) Appointing Edward Hashbarger as Interim Emergency Management Coordinator, effective on June 13, 2026.
Derek Marchio, Emergency Management Coordinator, spoke. 
 Edward Hashbarger, Office of Emergency Management Volunteer, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept the resignation from the Emergency Management Coordinator, Derek Marchio, effective on June 12, 2026

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Appointing Edward Hashbarger as Interim Emergency Management Coordinator, effective on June 13, 2026.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to purchase two (2) high-end, enhanced graphic and expanded storage laptops and two (2) laptops from fund 100-5040-5750 in an amount to exceed $20,000 for the District Attorney's Office to manage, store, and display evidence to prosecute child abuse and neglect cases. The District Attorney must approve and accept the specifications subject to Burnet County Purchasing Policies prior to purchase. (Wilson)
Perry Thomas, Burnet County District Attorney, spoke. 
Greg Harris, Burnet County IT Director, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve to purchase two (2) high-end, enhanced graphic and expanded storage laptops and two (2) laptops from fund 100-5040-5750 in an amount to exceed $20,000 for the District Attorney's Office to manage, store, and display evidence to prosecute child abuse and neglect cases. Commissioner Jim Luther, Aye, Commissioner Damon Beierle, Aye, Commissioner Chad Collier, No, Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, No, Judge Bryan Wilson, Aye.
 

Vote: 3 - 2

Attachments:
 
Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding amending the Burnet County Hotel Occupancy Tax Policy to reflect collection of the tax on a quarterly calendar-year schedule instead of a quarterly fiscal-year schedule. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to amend the Burnet County Hotel Occupancy Tax Policy to reflect collection of the tax on a quarterly calendar-year schedule instead of a quarterly fiscal-year schedule.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #12 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the release of Maintenance Bond #7901142862 for Big Creek Ranch, Phases 1 and 2. (Luther)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve to release  Maintenance Bond #7901142862 for Big Creek Ranch, Phases 1 and 2

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #13 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the final plat approval of Kingsland Commons Lot 15, being 1 lot on 1.931 acres, located east of the intersection of FM 2342 and FM 1431. (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 the final plat of Kingsland Commons Lot 15, being 1 lot on 1.931 acres, located east of the intersection of FM 2342 and FM 1431.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #14 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)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #15 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line-item transfers:
(a) Elections transferring $6,440 from Voting Equipment, fund 293-4922-5750, to Support Fees/ Licensing Fees, fund 293-4922-4540, to reconcile HAVA funds for reimbursement;
(b) Sheriff's Department transferring $3,000 from Professional Services, fund 100-5600-4010, to Contracts & Agreements, fund 100-5600-4000, to cover shortage in Contracts & Agreements; and
(c) Road & Bridge Pct 1 transferring $7,000 from Operating Supplies, fund 310-6110-3300, to Vehicle/ Equipment Repair & Maintenance, fund 310-6110-4510, for vehicle and equipment repairs.
(Wilson)
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #16 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 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve he authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the Burnet County Auditor:
a. Expense Reports.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts or agreements to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Enter into an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Spicewood Library;
(b) Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Oakalla Community Center Inc for use of Burnet County owned building;
(c) Enter into an Independent Contractor Agreement — Driver for Veterans' Transportation between Burnet County and Laura Ann Hoskins;
(d) Enter into a Second Amendment to Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group, Inc. to revise the method of compensation structure from a milestone-based schedule to an hourly billing structure for the Wirtz Dam Project, in an amount not to exceed $447,250;
(e) Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Burnet for Facility Rental Application and Agreement for the September 9, 2026 Burnet County Employee Health Fair; 
(f) Enter into a contract for Home and Community-Based Services for Counties Affected by July 4, 2025, Disaster Declaration with Capital Area Council of Governments for compensation to Burnet County in an amount up to $25,000 for 625 emergency preparedness kits and $7,500 for outreach and administration expenses;
(g) Enter into a Peace Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement with Cadet Daniel Hernandez, in an amount to not exceed $30,419.96; and
(h) Enter into a Peace Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement with Cadet David Moran, in an amount to not exceed $30,419.96.
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-h

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #18 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding RFQ 26-4090-06 vendor selected on May 26, 2026:
(a) Enter into a contract with Streamline Engineering, LLC for the SB3 Warning Sirens professional engineering and project management services in an amount not to exceed $367,165 from Account No. 290-1320-1000;
(b) To acknowledge that the SB3 Warning Sirens grant provides additional funds for the full scope of engineering and project management with no match requirement for the county.
(Wilson)
Mike Kammlah spoke.
Derek Marchio, Emergency Management Coordinator, spoke. 
 

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

Attachments:
 
Item #19 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval to apply for the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY25 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAPP), with a requested award of $15,000 and no match requirement. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve to apply for the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY25 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAPP), with a requested award of $15,000 and no match requirement with the correction to read (SCAAP)

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #20 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following sponsorships, to be funded through the Hotel Occupancy Tax:
(a) ARTS Encounter at Museo Benini in an amount not to exceed $3,500.
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve ARTS Encounter at Museo Benini in an amount not to exceed $3,500.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
21.
Item #21 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning accepting or rejecting proposals received Re-Bid No. 26-5120-01 for Jail Fire Panel Upgrade in an amount not to exceed $548,865 from fund 724-5120-5300. (Wilson)
No action taken on agenda item. 
 
Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning accepting or rejecting proposals received for Bid No. 26-6110-01 for Boom Axe for Road & Bridge Precinct 1 in an amount not to exceed $329,551.40 from fund 722-6110-5760. (Luther)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve Bid No. 26-6110-01 for Boom Axe for Road & Bridge Precinct 1 in an amount not to exceed $329,551.40 from fund 722-6110-5760 and be awarded to Anderson Machinery Austin, Inc. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #23 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning approval to go out to re-bid for Fuel Card Services since no responses were received to the first posting. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve to go out to re-bid for Fuel Card Services since no responses were received to the first posting.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #24 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding directing the Information Technology (IT) Department to immediately and at all times permit the Auditor's Office to place inventory tracking tags on county-owned hardware assets for inventory control and asset management purposes. (Wilson)
Mike Kammlah spoke.
Kelley Glaeser, Burnet County Auditor, spoke. 
Greg Harris, Burnet County IT Director, spoke. 
No action taken on this agenda item. 
Attachments:
 
Item #25 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to modify a contract that the Burnet County commissioners court entered into on March 8, 2026, for free voice-over IP trail with Vested Networks for Burnet County Information Technology Department office phones in an amount not to exceed the $100 one-time documentation fee and $99.25 monthly recurring charge. (Collier)
Greg Harris, Burnet County IT Director, spoke
Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, stepped out at 11:34 a.m.
Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, returned at 11:36 a.m.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the Burnet County Commissioners Court entered into on March 8, 2026, for free voice-over IP trail with Vested Networks for Burnet County Information Technology Department office phones in an amount not to exceed the $100 one-time documentation fee and $99.25 monthly recurring charge.

Vote: 4 - 1

Attachments:
 
Recess at 11:47 a.m.
 
Reconvened at 11:53 a.m.
 
Item #21 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning accepting or rejecting proposals received Re-Bid No. 26-5120-01 for Jail Fire Panel Upgrade in an amount not to exceed $548,865 from fund 724-5120-5300. (Wilson)
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke. 
 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to accept the Kosar-Contracts LLC Bid in the amount of $325,000.00

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #26 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning adopting the following proposed policies:
(a) Burnet County Technology Standards and Product Governance Policy; and
(b) Burnet County Technology Security and Compliance Standards Policy.
(Collier)
No action taken on this agenda item. 
Attachments:
 
Item #27 Executive Session — The Burnet County Commissioners Court will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Sec. 551.076 Texas Government Code allowing for the deliberation on the procurement process for cybersecurity software and support services for the Technology Department. (Collier)
Executive Session at 11:57 a.m. Philip Arnold and Eddie Arredondo, Burnet County Attorney, were invited into session.
 
 
Item #28 Reconvene in Open Session.
Reconvened at 12:34 p.m.
 
Item #29 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the selection of a quote for cybersecurity software and support services for the Technology Department in the amount not to exceed $12,650 subject to Burnet County purchasing regulations. (Collier)
No action taken on this agenda item.
Attachments:
 
Item #30 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the need to go out for Bid for cybersecurity software and support services for the Technology Department in the amount not to exceed $48,685 subject to Burnet County purchasing regulations. (Collier)
No action taken on this agenda item.
 
Item #31 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the use of funds that were previously authorized in commissioners court on January 27, 2026, from Account 710-5040-5770:
(a) Use funds designated for the veneer for the 109 E. Jackson building facade to purchase generator and associated electrical work to make generator operational. 
(b) Use funds designated for the Fiber Optic Cable to fund the City of Burnet cost for electrical pole make ready and associated electrical work required.
(c) Use funds designated for the Fiber Optic Cable to fund the various building entrances to make ready to be done by Facilities/Maintenance Dept.
(Collier)
Kelley Glaeser, Burnet County Auditor, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Attachments:
 
Item #32 Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections — May 26, 206;
(b) PEC Utility Connections — June 1, 2026;
(c) TAS Inspection Transmittal Letter — No Violations for Burnet County Jail Visitation Renovations;
(d) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Burnet County Sheriff's Office and Burnet County Constable Precinct 4;
(e) Public Utility Commission of Commission Staff's Notice of Town Hall Meeting;
(f) Auditor's Office Receipt of Burnet County Emergency Service District (ESD) Financial Statements from ESD #1 and ESD #8;
(g) TCEQ Notice Temporary Debris Management Site Closure;
(h) Texas Commission on Jail Standards Inspection Report - May 26-27, 2026.
(Wilson)
Acknowledged.
 
Attachments:
 
Item #33 Calendar Review.
Reviewed. 
 
 
Item #34 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adjourn at 12:45

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature