County of Burnet {} On this the 28th 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
- Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk
- Madeline Parker , Comm. Court Coordinator
Pledges said
(b) Burnet County Auditor's FY 2026 Monthly Financial Report - June;
(c) State of Texas Office of the Governor letter regarding proclaiming July 19 - July 25 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to reinstate a burn ban at 12:00 p.m. on July 28th 2026
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve the Title VI Compliance Nondiscrimination Statement, Title VI/ Nondiscrimination Assurances, and Title VI / Nondiscrimination Plan, to remain in compliance as a TxDOT Grant Subrecipient.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve reclassifying IT Software Support position in 100-4000-1040 to Project Manager and Government Compliance Coordinator at a Group 69 Step 8 in an amount not to exceed $1,200 for the remainder of FY26, and changing the position's classification to exempt.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Appoint County Judge Bryan Wilson.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve he Capital Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CARTPO) Board: (a) Reappoint Commissioner Joe Don Dockery and Marble Falls Councilman Richard Westerman; (b) Appoint County Judge Bryan Wilson.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve as presented
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve Road & Bridge, Precinct 3, to enter the property located at 308 Buffalo Trail, Liberty Hill, Texas 78642, owned by Loretta J. Ault, for the purpose of removing tree limbs within the county right-of-way that have the potential of obstructing the road way. The property owner has provided written permission for county personnel to enter the property.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the final plat approval for Solomon Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 2 lots on 2.986 acres located at the end of CR 134.
Commissioner Chad Collier abstained.
Vote: 4 - 0
No action taken on this agenda item.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Treasurer's Assistant Chief Deputy from a Step 3 to a Step 4. FY26 is currently budgeted for a Step 4.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Acceptance of Burnet County Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report - Q3 FY26 (April-June).
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a and accept b
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Seven (7) desktops and monitors for the District Clerk; and
(c) Ten (10) desktops and monitors for the Sheriff's Office.
(Wilson)
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
(b) One (1) laptop and docking station for Treasurer's Office.
(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
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Toughbooks and associated RAM from fund 100-4090-5750 or fund 100-5040-5750 in an amount not to exceed $5,000 each for the following: (a) Seven (7) laptops/ Toughbooks for the Sheriff's Office.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the Burnet County Jail from Interest Earned line 505-3600-1050 to Sales Exp. line 505-5132-3360 in the amount of $8,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve budget amendment for the Burnet County Jail from Interest Earned line 505-3600-1050 for a total amount of $7,840 to the Longevity line 505-5132-1100 in the amount of $240, the Licensing line 505-5132-4540 in the amount of $2,000, the Vehicle Expense line 505-5132-4510 in the amount of $2,000, the Capitalized Equipment line 505-5132-5710 in the amount of $3,050, and the Inventoried line 505-5132-5750 in the amount of $550.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve for the Burnet County Jail from the Capitalized line 270-5120-5760 in the amount of $70,000 to Operational Supplies line 270-5120-3300 in the amount of $15,000, the Inventoried line 270-5120-5750 in the amount of $40,000, and the Maintenance line 270-5120-3450 for $15,000
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Elections to HART Intercivic for professional services in an amount not to exceed $1,670;
(c) Jail to Kimberly Marshall to reimburse for a Basic Jailer Exam in an amount not to exceed $40;
(d) Jail to Carla Potter to reimburse for a Basic Jailer Exam in an amount not to exceed $40;
(e) Jail to Vincent Ross to reimburse for a Basic Jailer Exam in an amount not to exceed $40;
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-e
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the Burnet County Jail from the Janitorial line 270-512-3400 to Inmate Supplies line 270-512-4020 in the amount of $10,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Determine as surplus property, and authorize its disposal via public online auction pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152, with all auction proceeds to be returned directly to Jail Restricted Account 180-512-5710 pursuant to Section 263.156(1).
(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
(b) Tax Assessor Collectors Office transferring $1,290.75 from Conference/Dues/Training, fund 100-4990-4270 to Operating Supplies, fund 100-4990-3300;
(c) Tax Assessor Collectors Office transferring $1,000 from Conference/Dues/Training, fund 100-4990-4270 to Travel/ Mileage, fund 100-4990-4250, to cover shortage in Mileage Reimbursements;
(d) Maintenance Department transferring $5,900 from Operating Supplies, fund 100-5100-3300, to Mach/Equip (Capitalized), fund 100-5100-5760, to purchase metal to enclose the back porch of maintenance shop for storage;
(e) Maintenance Department transferring $580 from Operating Supplies, fund 100-5100-3300, to Mach/Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-5100-5750, to purchase fire proof cabinet for maintenance shop;
(f) Road & Bridge, Pct 4 transferring $3,300 from Operating Supplies, fund 340-6140-3300, to Utilities, fund 340-4370-6140, to cover a shortage;
(g) Road & Bridge, Pct 4 transferring $27,000 from Operating Supplies, fund 340-6140-3300, to Contract Labor, fund 340-6140-4920, to cover shortage for striping CR 401S;
(h) Road & Bridge, Pct 2 transferring $2,000 from Operating Supplies, fund 320-6120-3300, to Utilities, fund 320-6120-4370, to cover shortage;
(i) Road & Bridge, Pct 2 transferring $5,400 from Professional Services, fund 320-6120-4010, to Mach/ Equip, fund 320-6120-5750, to purchase an auger drive and extensions;
(j) Sheriff's Office transferring $443 from Professional Services, fund 100-5600-4010, to Mach/ Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-5600-5750, to purchase shortage of 12-Gauge Shotgun and ID Printer;
(k) Sheriff's Office transferring $6,300 from Professional Services, fund 100-5600-4010, to Contracts and Agreements, fund 100-5600-4000, to cover shortages in Contracts and Agreements;
(l) County Judge/ Non-Departmental transferring $40,000 from Unallocated, fund 100-4090-4980, and $6,000 from Improvements Other Than BLDGS, fund 100-4090-5500, a total of $46,000, to Professional Services, fund 100-4090-4010, to cover a shortage for legal fees;
(m) Road & Bridge, Pct 2 transferring $50,000 from Professional Services, fund 320-6120-4010, and $50,000 from Contract Labor, fund 320-6120-4920, for a total of $100,000 to Operating Supplies, fund 320-6120-3300.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. Court acknowledged item 24 is a duplicate number 24 therefor this agenda item is 24b. Commissioners approve 24b a-m
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Smart 51 Duplex Color Printer in an amount not to exceed $1,779.99.
(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
(ii) $1,000 to Conference/ Dues/ Training, fund 290-4203-4270; and
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
(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
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve each of the four Burnet County Justices of the Peace entering into, signing, and executing all necessary documents related to an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for the new Texas Conviction Reporting (TXCR) interface, effective January 1, 2027.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Authorization to apply for the Rural Ambulance Service Grant Program HB3000 in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for Marble Falls EMS.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a-b
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve and accept the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health grant award in an amount not to exceed of $165,000 for FY27 and FY28.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Fugro in the amount of $34,601.00
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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 approve a-b with the clarification of b is for the entire county.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) Approval of contract labor agreement with DIJ Construction under Bid No. 26-6100-02 - Street Striping on County Road 4212A, in an amount not to exceed $1,800 from fund 340-6140-4920.
(Dockery)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-b with the correction of 421A
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(b) County Clerk;
(c) Treasurer; and
(d) Tax Assessor/ Collector.
(a) District Clerk;
(b) County Clerk;
(c) Treasurer; and
(d) Tax Assessor/ Collector.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke.
Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, spoke
Deanne Fisher, Tax Assessor/ Collector, spoke.
Roxanne Nelson, JP1, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Hill Country Community Theater Season 41 Center Stage Sponsor in an amount not to exceed $6,000.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
(a) PEC Utility Connections -
(b) Burnet County Auditor's FY 2026 Monthly Financial Report - June;
(c) State of Texas Office of the Governor letter regarding proclaiming July 19 - July 25 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn at 11:19 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously