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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 20th 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
  • 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
Bryan Wilson, County Judge, 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 addressed by the commissioners court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.
Claire Nybro spoke. 
Attachments:
 
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding re-appointing Honorable Judge Roxanne Nelson to the Bluebonnet Trails Community Service Board of Trustees for a term from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2028. (Wilson)
Roxanne Nelson, JP1, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve  re-appointing Honorable Judge Roxanne Nelson to the Bluebonnet Trails Community Service Board of Trustees for a term from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2028.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #5 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901:
(a) Public Defenders Office personnel for travel expenses to a conference in an amount not to exceed $4,378.32.
(Wilson) 
Amber Greer, Public Defender, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve invoices without Purchase Orders

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #6 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 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding the following departments:
(a) Road & Bridge - General - 300;
(b) Road & Bridge, Precinct 1 - 310;
(c) Road & Bridge, Precinct 2 - 320;
(d) Road & Bridge, Precinct 3 - 330;
(e) Road & Bridge, Precinct 4 - 340;
(f) Commissioners - 4010;
(g) County Judge:
(i) County Judge - 4000;
(ii) Non - Departmental - 4090;
(iii) Emergency Management - 4060;
(iv) Western Counties Towers - 4070;
(h) Veteran Services - 4050.
(Wilson)
Brian Storer, Western Regional Radio Tower System Manager, spoke.
ED Hashbarger, Emergency Management Interm Coordinator, spoke
No action on item g (iv) Western Counties Towers.
Casie Walker, District Clerk, spoke.
Jim Luther, Commissioner Precinct 1, stepped out at 2:58 p.m.
Jim Luther, Commissioner Precinct 1, returned at 3:00 p.m.
No action on items b-e
 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Emergency Management - 4060 in the amount of $15,000

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to amend Emergency Management - 4060 in the amount of $15,000 to $30,000

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Veteran Services - 4050 with the addition of travel and mileage. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Commissioners - 4010

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Road & Bridge - General - 300 5,000,013.00

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Recess
Recess at 3:35 p.m.
 
Reconvened 
Reconvened at 3:41 p.m.
 
Item #8 Discuss and inital review of the Burnet County Budget Policy, Fund Overview, and Expenditure Accounts Descriptions. (Wilson)
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Item #9 Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
 
Item #10 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adjourn at 3:50 p.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature