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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 23rd day of  June 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 9:00 a.m.
 
 
Item #2 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Reverend Ellen Ely of First United Methodist 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.
Charlie Parker spoke. 
Attachments:
 
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adopting a resolution of Thanksgiving for Community, History, and the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to adopt a resolution of Thanksgiving for Community, History, and the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #5 Presentation of General Community Grant Checks on behalf of Burnet County and the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation. (Dockery)
Presented General Community Grant Checks on behalf of Burnet County and the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation
 
Item #28 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Bid No.26-4090-07, the lease or purchase of new copy machine(s) for Burnet County, pursuant to Chapter 262 of the Texas Local Government Code and other authorities:
(a) Accepting or rejecting the bids to lease the machines in an amount to exceed $254.32/ month per machine from fund 100-4090-4620;
(b) Accepting or rejecting the bids to purchase the machines in an amount to exceed $9,100 per machine from fund 100-4090-5750;
(c) Receive input from Elected Officials and Department Heads.
(Wilson)
Justin Young, with Canon, presented.
Chloe Allen, with CTWP, presented.
Kyle Subert, with ImageNet Consulting, presented.
Jim Carmack, with Toshiba, presented. 
Jason Hooks, with Sharp Texas, presented.
Daryl, with Sharp Texas, presented. 
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to accept the Bid with CTWP

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #6 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adopting and adding a Conference Room Policy to the existing Burnet County Library System's policies. (Beierle) 
Florence Reeves, Herman Brown Free Public Library Director, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve adding a Conference Room Policy to the existing Burnet County Library System's policies.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the proposed amended Burnet County Cash Handling Policy that was originally adopted on 5/12/2015. (Wilson)
Karrie Crownover, Burnet County Treasurer, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the proposed amended Burnet County Cash Handling Policy that was originally adopted on 5/12/2015. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding expanding Burnet County's Planning Grant Application with the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program by adopting the Resolution for Burnet County Courthouse Preservation. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adopt the Resolution for Burnet County Courthouse Preservation.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #9 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 25 and 26, Log Country Cove Unit One, to be known as lot 25A, Log Country Cove, Unit One, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Luther)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve a replat of lots 25 and 26, Log Country Cove Unit One, to be known as lot 25A, Log Country Cove, Unit One, a combination of 2 lots into 1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #10 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning final plat approval for Point Lago, a private subdivision consisting of 4 lots on 52.79 acres located in the 2000 block of CR 410. (Dockery)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Attachments:
 
Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding merging two (2) part-time positions into one (1) full-time position at the Herman Brown Free Library. (Beierle)
Florence Reeves, Herman Brown Free Library Director, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve merging two (2) part-time positions into one (1) full-time position at the Herman Brown Free Library.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval to purchase a printer/ scanner for the South Annex Courtroom in an amount not to exceed $488 from JP4's Technlogy Fund, fund 230-3400-1210. (Wilson/ Reilly)
Frank Reilly, JP4, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve to purchase a printer/ scanner for the South Annex Courtroom in an amount not to exceed $488 from JP4's Technlogy Fund, fund 230-3400-1210.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item # 13 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of Burnet County Treasurer's monthly report - May 2026. (Wilson)
Karrie Crownover, Burnet County Treasurer, gave report. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Burnet County Treasurer's monthly report - May 2026.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #14 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901:
(a) The Herman Brown Free Library to Florence Reeves for miscellaneous purchases in an amount not to exceed $128.60;
(b) The Sheriff's Office to Chris Craven for holding livestock prior to auction in an amount not to exceed $1,150;
(c) The Sheriff's Office to Joseph Murray for proceeds from livestock auction in an amount not to exceed $1,580.61;
(d) Road & Bridge Precinct 2 to Kimball Midwest for coil cleaner in an amount not to exceed $191.74;
(e) Burnet County Jail to Propper International Sales, Inc. for polo shirts in an amount not to exceed $229.44. 
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve invoices without Purchase Orders 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Recess
Recess at 10:06 a.m. 
 
Reconvene
Reconvened at 10:11 a.m.
 
Item #15 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inter departmental line-item transfers.
(a) Sheriff's Office transferring $1,458.80 from Travel & Training and Xerox Agreement, funds 190-5162-4250 and 190-5162-4610, to Support/ Licensing, fund 190-5162-4540 to cover shortage in Support/ Licensing Agreement;
(b) Sheriff's Office transferring $19,057.14 from Mach/ Equip (Capitalized), fund 100-5600-5760, and Grant Match, fund 100-5600-4800, to Mach/ Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-5600-5750 to purchases vests (no grant);
(c) HOTATTF transferring $2,784.66 from Mach/ Equip (Inventoried), fund 291-5784-5750, to Machine/Equipment (Capitalized), fund 291-5784-5760;
(d) Road & Bridge Pct 2 transferring $15,000 from Professional Services, fund 320-6120-4010, to Gasoline/ Diesel, fund 320-6120-3310.
(Wilson)
 

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:
 
Item #16 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Sheriff's Office Overtime and Certificate Pay:
(a) Suspend Burnet County Budget Policy to transfer up to $21,200 from the following funds:
(i) Dispatchers - 100-5600-1060;
(ii) Deputies/ CO's-Shift - 100-5600-1058;
(b) Approve inter line item transfer of $5,000 from Dispatchers, fund 100-5600-1060, to Overtime Dispatchers, fund 100-5600-1991;
(c) Approve inter line item transfer of $5,000 from Dispatchers, fund 100-5600-1060, to Overtime Deputies, fund 100-5600-1990; and
(d)  Approve inter line item transfer of $11,200 from Deputies/ CO's-Shift, fund 100-5600-1058, to Certificate, fund 100-5600-1105.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke. 
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the County Jail Overtime Pay and Fuel:
(a) Suspend Burnet County Budget Policy to transfer up to $40,935 from the following funds:
(i) Longevity Pay - 270-5120-1100;
(ii) DEP/CO's - 270-5120-1058; and
(iii) Phone - 270-5120-4200;
(b) Approve inter line item transfer of $5,935 from Longevity Pay, fund 270-5120-1100, and $30,000 from DEP/CO's, fund 270-5120-1058 to Overtime, fund 270-5120-1990;
(c) Approve inter line item transfer of $5,000 from Phone, fund 270-5120-4200, to Fuel, fund 270-5120-3310.
Alan Tevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
 

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

Attachments:
 
Item #18 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the need for an assessment for county road pavement conditions/road assessments:
(a) Authorization to the county purchasing agent to seek quotes for county road pavement conditions/road assessment in an amount not to exceed $50,000;
(b) Approval of a line-item transfer of $50,000 from 300-6100-5100 to 300-6100-4010 to cover anticipated expense of assessment; and
(c) Authorize each county commissioner to designate up to 30 miles of county roadway per precinct for assessment and notify the county purchaser prior to seeking quotes.
(Beierle)
Carol Klingmon spoke. 
 

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

Attachments:
 
Item #19 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 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve payment of claims previously approved by the Burnet County Auditor

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #20 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the following:
(a) Grant permission for the Sheriff's Office auctioned vehicles proceeds to be added to the General Fund;
(b) Grant permission for the Sheriff's Office to use the funds received from the Sheriff's Office auctioned vehicles;
(c) Approve a budget amendment to transfer the Sheriff's Office auctioned vehicles funds from the General Fund to Mach/Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-5600-5750.
(Wilson)
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
 

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

Attachments:
 
Item #21 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County Departmental asset transfers:
(a) AED's from Constable Precinct 4 to Sheriff's Office;
(b) AED's from Constable Precinct 4 to Marble Falls Public Library, Public Defender's Office, and Auditor's Office; and
(c) Truck Bed approved for auction by commissioners court on 5/13/2026 to the Maintenance Department.
(Wilson)
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #22 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) Approve county-wide employee ADA Training through Traliant in an amount not to exceed $3,800 from fund 100-4090-4990;
(b) Amend the contract with Viapath Technologies originally approved in commissioners court on April 1, 2026, to allow the payment of the technology grant to be paid in one lump sum instead of month-to-month to finalize the technology project at the jail;
(c) Approve additional services with K.C. Engineering to revise the legal description and exhibits for Utility Easements for the Wirtz Dam Road Project in an amount not to exceed $19,430 from fund 723-6100-4010;
(d) Amend the Flock contract with HOTATTF originally approved in commissioners court on August 26, 2025, reducing the contract amount by $2,850 due to goods not being received. The amended contract is in an amount not to exceed $27,400 and funding will come from the MVCPA Grant Funds;
(e) Enter a contract with G.O.A.T. Environmental LLC for Briggs Community Center - Asbestos Abatement, Air Monitoring & Project Design in an amount not to exceed $18,886 from fund 140-6640-5301;
(f) Enter a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ark of the Highland Lakes for reimbursement of direct expenses associated with conducting at least two (2) outreach events and distributing approximately 625 emergency preparedness kits to Burnet County residents age 60 and older and individuals with disabilities in an amount not to exceed $7,500.
(Wilson)
Charlie Parker spoke. 
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #23 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the Title VI Compliance Nondiscrimination Statement, Title VI/ Nondiscrimination Assurances, and Title VI / Nondiscrimination Plan, to remain in compliance as a TxDOT Grant Subrecipient. (Wilson)
No action taken on this agenda item.
 
Item #24 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding authorizing the Burnet County Judge, acting as Chief Executive Member of the Western Regional Radio System (WRRS), to enter into a service agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for Western Regions Phase 2 - Microwave Replacement in an amount not to exceed $559,144.89 total per year for 5 years using funds designated for the WRRS from restricted account 160-4071-5760 beginning October 1, 2027.  Said expenses will be distributed to all members at the time they are payable based on the interlocal agreement establishing the WRRS. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Burnet County Judge, acting as Chief Executive Member of the Western Regional Radio System (WRRS), to enter into a service agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc. for Western Regions Phase 2 - Microwave Replacement in an amount not to exceed $559,144.89 total per year for 5 years using funds designated for the WRRS from restricted account 160-4071-5760 beginning October 1, 2027.  Said expenses will be distributed to all members at the time they are payable based on the interlocal agreement establishing the WRRS.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #25 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval or rejection of quotes for repairs to the Sheriff's Office gym bathroom and shower, in an amount not to exceed $37,369.50, funded from BCSO CHP 59 State Forfeitures, fund 190-5162-3300. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve quotes for repairs to the Sheriff's Office gym bathroom and shower, in an amount not to exceed $37,369.50, funded from BCSO CHP 59 State Forfeitures, fund 190-5162-3300.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #26 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
(a) Authorization to go out for request for proposals for pavement condition survey and assessments.
(Beierle)
No action taken on this agenda item.
 
Item #27 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 26-4090-04 vendor selected on May 12, 2026:
(a) Enter into a contract with Stantec Engineering for the Historic Properties Inventory, Assessment, and Land Use Planning Services in an amount not to exceed $50,000 from Account No. 140-6640-4000.
(Luther)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve Qualifications (RFQ) 26-4090-04 vendor selected on May 12, 2026: (a) Enter into a contract with Stantec Engineering for the Historic Properties Inventory, Assessment, and Land Use Planning Services in an amount not to exceed $50,000 from Account No. 140-6640-4000.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #29 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding accepting or rejecting Request for Proposals (RFP) for Bid No. 26-4950-01, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit, if necessary, Services, in an amount not to exceed $210,000 from fund 100-4090-4060. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the bid from Patillo, Brown & Hill in the amount of $155,150.00

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #30 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)
Kelley Glaeser, County Auditor, gave update. 
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Item #31 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding using unobligated funds that were previously authorized in commissioners court on January 27, 2026, from Account 710-5040-5770 labeled as CommServPro - Burnet County Fiber -  $500,000:
(a) authorize payment to the City of Burnet to move electrical or other transmission lines on their poles for room for county fiber lines in an amount not to exceed $25,000;
(b) purchase and install a backup generator for 127 E. Jackson including labor and materials for associated electrical work to make generator operational in an amount not to exceed $30,000. 
(c) authorize specific locations and  county owned buildings in commissioners court for the Facilities/Maintenance Department to plan and approve locations subject to city and other restrictions to install the internal connection for fiber optic service, including the purchase of materials and labor, not to exceed $50,000.
(Collier) 
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #32Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections - June 8, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - June 15, 2026;
(c) Burnet County Auditor's FY 2025 Monthly financial report - May;
(d) 
(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 11:00 a.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature