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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 7th day of  July 2026, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in special 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 2:00 p.m.
 
 
Item #2 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Pastor Tereesa Trusner with First Christian Church Burnet led the invocation. 
Pledges said
 
 
Item #4 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.
(Wilson)
Executive Session at 2:03 p.m. 
County Judge Bryan Wilson invited legal council into Executive Session.
 
Item #5 Reconvene in Open Session.
Reconvened at 2:29 p.m.
 
Item #6 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.
No action taken on this agenda item.
 
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 addressed by the commissioners court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.
No public comments 
 
Item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
Ed Hashbarger, Burnet County Interim Emergency Management Director, gave update.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to enact the burn ban on July 7th, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following:
(a) Adopt a Disaster Declaration in accordance with Section 418.108 of the Texas Government Code regarding the New World Screwworm; and
(b) Direct county departments to track and report all New World Screwworm expenses and time to the Burnet County Auditor's Office.
(Wilson)
Judge Bryan Wilson Adopted a Disaster Declaration in accordance with Section 418.108 of the Texas Government Code regarding the New World Screwworm
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to extend declaration for 90 days 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of bonds for the following:
(a) Stephanie Cooper, Elections Adminstrator.
(Wilson)
Stephanie Cooper, Elections Administrator, spoke. 
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #9 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding changing the Western Regional Radio Tower position to report directly to the County Judge. (Dockery)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve changing the Western Regional Radio Tower position to report directly to the County Judge

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to designate a Burnet County Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Coordinator which prohibits discrimination. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to  designate Jakcie Haynes as Burnet County Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Coordinator.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #12 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)
Jackie Haynes spoke
Colleen Davis, First Assistant County Attorney, spoke. 
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Item #13 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 26-4090-09:
(a) Select Texas Association of Counties (TAC) as the vendor;
(b) Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the 2026-2027 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation for insurance from TAC in an estimated amount of $5,212,622.16; and
(c) Use the calculation of the 2026-2027 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation estimated amount for the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget.
(Wilson)
Mark McDonald spoke.
Kelley Glaeser, County Auditor, spoke. 
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #14 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding Burnet County employees:
(a) Cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase; and
(b) Burnet County adopted step and grade structure increase.
(Wilson)
Karrie Crownover, Burnet County Treasurer, spoke.
Casie Walker, Burnet County District Clerk, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to propose a 4% COLA and 2% step, and add an additional step to any scale in the County.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #15 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding Burnet County elected officials:
(a) Cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase.
(Wilson)
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke. 
Casie Walker, District Clerk, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to propose 6% for the elected official COLA

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #16 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the composition of the FY27 salary grievance committee for elected officials' salaries as set by Local Government Code Sec. 152:
(a) County Judge, County Sheriff, County Tax Assessor- Collector, County Treasurer, County Clerk, District Clerk, County Attorney or Criminal District Attorney, and the number of public members necessary to provide nine voting members; or
(b) County Judge and nine public members, if the commissioners court votes to have nine public members.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke. 
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inter departmental line item transfers:
(a) Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 transferring $700 from Float Clerk Training, fund 100-4520-4220, to Mach/ Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-4520-5750, to purchase a chair; and
(b) Maintenance transferring $4,800 from Operating Supplies, fund 100-5100-3300, to Mach/ Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-5100-5750, to purchase an APeX swamp cooler for the maintenance shop.
(Wilson)
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #18 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor:
(a) Expense Reports.
(Wilson)
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #19 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY 2026 budget amendments:
(a) County Judge Department transferring $40,000 from Professional Services, fund 100-4000-4010, to Nondepartmental Professional Services, fund 100-4090-4010 for architecture and engineering services for modification of existing buildings to prepare for the potential relocation of Burnet County offices. 
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve County Judge Department transferring $40,000 from Professional Services, fund 100-4000-4010, to Nondepartmental Professional Services, fund 100-4090-4010 for architecture and engineering services for modification of existing buildings to prepare for the potential relocation of Burnet County offices. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #20 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to negotiate a work order with BSW, a previously qualified architect firm, regarding architecture and engineering services for modification of existing buildings to prepare for the potential relocation of Burnet County offices in an amount not to exceed $40,000 from Nondepartmental 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 authorize the County Judge to negotiate a work order with BSW, a previously qualified architect firm, regarding architecture and engineering services for modification of existing buildings to prepare for the potential relocation of Burnet County offices in an amount not to exceed $40,000 from Nondepartmental Professional Services, fund 100-4090-4010.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #21 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for approval of County-owned school facility on Tate Street awning roof repair expenses in an amount not to exceed $16,000 from fund 720-4090-5300. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve County-owned school facility on Tate Street awning roof repair expenses in an amount not to exceed $16,000 from fund 720-4090-5300.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for approval of expenses for installation of a secure interior doorway between offices and the public space/ AgriLife Auditorium at the AgriLife building in an amount not to exceed $15,000 from fund 720-4090-5300. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve expenses  installation of a secure interior doorway between offices and the public space/ AgriLife Auditorium at the AgriLife building in an amount not to exceed $15,000 from fund 720-4090-5300.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #23 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding entering into a labor agreement for CR 112 and CR 210 for construction of concrete headwalls in an amount not to exceed $96,000 from funds 722-6955-5512 and 723-6955-5512. (Beierle)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Gage & Cade Construction in the amount of $75,100.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #24 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following:
(a) KC Engineering to provide specifications and drawings for the repair of the low water crossing on CR 340 at Haiston Creek and CR 337 at Cow Creek in an amount not to exceed $61,770 from Professional Services, fund 330-6130-4010; and
(b) Go out to bid for repairs at these locations for a total amount not to exceed $250,000.
(Collier)
 

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 #25 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding entering a Master Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with TXShare for a new purchasing cooperative at no cost to Burnet County. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve entering a Master Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with TXShare for a new purchasing cooperative at no cost to Burnet County.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #26 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding KeyTrak System Purchase, Support and Software License Agreement for new software for the cell doors the County Jail in an amount not to exceed $3,443.70 from Commissary, fund 505-5132-4540. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve KeyTrak System Purchase, Support and Software License Agreement for new software for the cell doors the County Jail in an amount not to exceed $3,443.70 from Commissary, fund 505-5132-4540.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #27 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the purchase of a cattle trailer for the Burnet County Sheriff's Office from fund 100-5600-5760 MACH/EQUIP (CAPITALIZED), in an amount not to exceed $36,895. (Wilson)
Alan Trevino , Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve LJD Bid in the amount of $16,180.00

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #28 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval to apply for the Texas Hill County Trails Region grant to purchase a sign for the Historic Jail Museum, with a requested award of $2,000 and no match requirement. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to  the Texas Hill County Trails Region grant to purchase a sign for the Historic Jail Museum, with a requested award of $2,000 and no match requirement.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #29 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to purchase laptops from fund 100-5040-5750 for the following:
(a) Two (2) laptops for the Tax-Assessor/ Collector; and
(b) Two (2) laptops with docking stations for the Magistrates Office.
(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

 
Item #30 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding accepting or rejecting proposals received for Bid No. 26-5600-01, a turnkey and fully operational 230 kW Diesel Generator System for the Burnet County Sheriff's Office, in an amount not to exceed $206,170 from fund 710-6895-5300. (Wilson)
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke
 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Genserve LLC in the amount of $105,790. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #31 Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections - June 22, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - June 30, 2026;
(c) Texas Veteran's Commission TVC-FVA Compliance Visit Letter;
(d) City of Marble Falls Press Release - Cancels Stage 3 Water restrictions and Returns to Stage 2 Water Restrictions;
(e) Burnet Central Appraisal District FY27 Proposed Budget Letter.
(f) CARTS Requested FY27 Budget;
(g) Texas Department of Transportation ADA SCAT Title VI Survey Status - Red; and
(h) Marble Falls Area EMS Burnet County Update - June 30, 2026.
Acknowledged.
Attachments:
 
Item #32 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding designating dates for the budget workshops. (Wilson)
to designate July 20th and July 27th at 9:00 a.m. for the budget workshops.
 
Item #33 Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
 
Item #34 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn at 3:44 p.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature