County of Burnet {} On this the 14th day of July 2026, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in regular session. The following members of the court were present:
- Present:
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- 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:
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- Eddie Arredondo , County Attorney
- Colleen Davis , Asst. County Attorney
- Madeline Parker , Comm. Court Coordinator
Pledges said
Bryan Wilson, County Judge, read Resolution.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to adopt a resolution remembering the victims of the July 5, 2025, floods, recognizing the individuals and organizations who assisted in the response and recovery efforts, and directing Burnet County to issue Certificates of Appreciation to businesses that donated time, services, and materials to assist Burnet County citizens.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
ED Hashbarger, Emergency Management Interm Coordinator, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to set proposed Archive Plan for August 11, 2026, at 9:30 am, during the regularly scheduled commissioners court meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the 6 and 3 public members to be on the Salary Grievance Committee.
The 3 chosen are (1) Raymond Feeley , (2) Julio Pera, (3) Steven Zbranek.
The 12 Alternates are (1) Ismsel Corpus, (2) Donna Roberts, (3) Francis Bean, (4) Hunter Marino,(5) Michael Frish, (6) Deyshaj Johnson, (7) Lindsey Laquey Jr. (8) Joseph Ferguson, (9) James Raines (10) Michaelann Page (11) Rachel Cooper (12) Chelsea Wilson
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
(a) Chief Public Defender;
(b) Elections Administrator; and
(c) Chief Magistrate.
(Wilson)
Casie Walker, District Clerk, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the Bertram Community Cupboard.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(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
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a replat of lots 5 and 6, Mill Creek Ranch, Section 1, to be known as lots 5R and 6R, Mill Creek Ranch, Section 1, moving a lot line.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Jordan May, Cuplin and Associates representative, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery the preliminary plat approval for Solomon Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 2 lots on 2.986 acres located at the end of CR 134.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a request for a replat of lots 331A and 333, Windermere Oaks, to be known as lot 331B, Windermere Oaks, a combination of 2 lots into 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the final plat approval for Thomas Ranch Northwest, Phase 3, a private subdivision consisting of 45 lots on 17.06 acres, located in the 12000 block of CR 404.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Transfer $40,000 from fund 100-4090-4080 and $12,000 from fund 100-4090-90, in a total of $52,000, to Professional Services, fund 100-4090-4010.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Increase the legal fees to an amount not to exceed $60,000 for the Law Office of Margarette Pemberton for representation of Burnet County for the 765kV Transmission Line; and (b) Transfer $40,000 from fund 100-4090-4080 and $12,000 from fund 100-4090-90, in a total of $52,000, to Professional Services, fund 100-4090-4010.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
No action taken on this agenda item.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the FY 2026 third quarter cash fund audit.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve invoices without Purchase Orders
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 transferring $28,000 from Part Time, fund 100-4510-1070, to Clerk, fund 100-4510-1040, to cover the new full-time position;
(c) County Court at Law transferring $500 from Telephone/ Cell/ Mobile, fund 100-4250-4200, to Operating Supplies, fund 100-4250-3300 for office chairs and desks;
(d) Sheriff's Office transferring$14,712.03 from Mach/ Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-5600-5750, to Mach/ Equip (Capitalized), fund 100-5600-5760 for a communication system for on scene emergency communications situations.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-d
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Training room computer - Dell Pro 24 all-in-one Plus QB24250, in an amount not to exceed $1,731.03; and
(c) Two (2) DJI Matrice 4TD Drones in an amount not to exceed $22,962.
(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
Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve FY26 Burnet County Budget Amendments.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Authorization for the Sheriff's Office to use the funds received from the Sheriff's Office auctioned vehicles; and
(c) A budget amendment to transfer the Sheriff's Office auctioned vehicles funds in the amount of $7,363.91 from the General Fund to Contract Services, fund 100-5600-4000.
(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
(b) Cytop FT30-P UAV Payload Drop System in an amount not to exceed $699; and
(c) Safariland Body Armor in an amount not to exceed $8,299.50.
(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
(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
(b) Emulsion Tank from RB2 to auction;
(c) Bush Hog Shredder from RB2 to auction;
(d) 1999 John Deere Tractor with Loader Bucket from RB2 to auction;
(e) 2002 Caterpillar P2200B Pneumatic Roller from RB2 to auction;
(f) 1984 AM Gen Truck from RB4 to auction;
(g) John Deere Digger Post Hole Auger with Kit from RB4 to auction;
(h) Bobcat Tires from RB4 to auction;
(i) Caterpillar H80 Hydraulic Hammer with Bit from RB4 to auction;
(j) 1990 Caterpillar CB34B Iron Wheel Roller from RB4 to auction;
(k) Atlas Copco Compressor from RB4 to auction;
(l) 2017 Kubota Zero Turn Mower from RB4 to auction;
(m) Lee Boy Tack Trailer with Spray Bar from RB4 to auction.
(Beierle/ Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-m
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve to amend the Summerill Law Firm, PLLC contract that was approved in commissioners court on November 13, 2025, from one (1) - ninety (90) day payment to three (3) - thirty (30) day payments.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Commissary and Inmate Trust Follow-Up Audit;
(c) Letter from Randy Printz regarding community efforts to oppose the proposed Asphalt Inc. rock quarry and aggregate production operation;
(d) Letter from ONCOR re New Service Connection;
(e) Notice of Hearing BCAD re Proposed 2027 Budget;
(f) Notice of Hearing BCAD re Re-Appraisal Plan for 2027/2028;
(g) Notice from TCEQ re Proposed Creation of Kingsland Commons Municipal Utility Deistrict.
(Wilson)
- Burnet County Report_07.06.26
- Inmate trust and Commissary follow up audit
- Letter from Randy Printz
- ONCOR New Service Connection
- Letter from Ted Cruz re Celebrate Independence Day
- Notice of Hearing BCAD re Proposed 2027 Budget
- Notice of Hearing BCAD re Re-Appraisal Plan for 27.28
- TCEQ Proposed Creation of Kingsland Commons Municipal Utility Deistrict
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to move July 20th Budget workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
to add August 5th at 9:00 a.m., August 6th at 9:00 a.m. and August 13th at 9:00 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle July 20th, July 27th, August 5th, August 6th and August 13th are set to be regular commissioners court meetings instead of workshops.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn at 10:55 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
