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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 27th day of  July 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
  • Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk
  • Madeline Parker , Comm. Court Coordinator
 
Item #1 Call to Order    
Judge Bryan Wilson called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.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.
No public comments 
 
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the purchase of a meeting room pod for the Herman Brown Free Library with TSLAC LIFI Grant Funds in an amount not to exceed $42,495.25. (Beierle)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a meeting room pod for the Herman Brown Free Library with TSLAC LIFI Grant Funds in an amount not to exceed $42,495.25.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #5 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of the appointment of Election Judges for the 2026-2027 Burnet County elections. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve he appointment of Election Judges for the 2026-2027 Burnet County elections.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #6 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval of out-of-state travel for Elections Administrator Stephanie Cooper to attend the 41st National Elections Conference to maintain her national certificate in Kansas City, Missouri, August 18-August 23, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $1,500. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the out-of-state travel for Elections Administrator Stephanie Cooper to attend the 41st National Elections Conference to maintain her national certificate in Kansas City, Missouri, August 18-August 23, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $1,500

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Burnet County Budget Policy, Fund Overview, and Expenditure Accounts Descriptions:
(a) VII Fleet Policies:
(i) Limiting the number of miles permitted outside of Burnet County for all take-home vehicles;
(ii) Miles i and ii — Recommend changing the replacement mileage for Active Law Enforcement (Pursuit vehicles) to 125,000 and Other Law Enforcement to 150,000.
(b) Review current Fleet Policy;
(c) Other Burnet County Budget Policy issues.
(Wilson)
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
Josh Swain, Sargeant, spoke.
Calvin Boyd, Burnet County Sheriff, spoke. 
No action taken on this agenda item. 
Attachments:
 
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding the following departments:
(a) Sheriff's Office;
(b) Burnet County Jail;
(c) Constable Precinct 1;
(d) Constable Precinct 2;
(e) Constable Precinct 3;
(f) Constable Precinct 4;
(g) DPS; 
(h) Burnet County Library System;
(i) Vet Rides;
(j) Elections;
(k) Area Fire Departments;
(l) Health & Welfare - All Funds;
(m) Auditor's Office;
(o) Indigent Health Care;
(p) Developmental Services;
(q) 911 Database.
(Wilson)
Stephanie Cooper, Elections Administrator, spoke.
Matt Kimbler, County Jail Administrator, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
Mike Sorenson, Captain, spoke.
Steve Clark, Burnet County Patrol Officer, spoke. 
Calvin Boyd, Burnet County Sheriff, spoke.
Tom Dillard, Burnet County Sheriff Captain, spoke.




 
Attachments:
 
Recess
Recess at 10:35 a.m.
 
Reconvened 
Reconvened at 10:44 a.m.
 
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding the following departments:
(a) Sheriff's Office;
(b) Burnet County Jail;
(c) Constable Precinct 1;
(d) Constable Precinct 2;
(e) Constable Precinct 3;
(f) Constable Precinct 4;
(g) DPS; 
(h) Burnet County Library System;
(i) Vet Rides;
(j) Elections;
(k) Area Fire Departments;
(l) Health & Welfare - All Funds;
(m) Auditor's Office;
(o) Indigent Health Care;
(p) Developmental Services;
(q) 911 Database.
(Wilson)
Mike Sorenson, Burnet County Sheriffs Office Captain, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
Josh Swain, Sergeant, spoke. 
Howard Stinehour, Captain, spoke.
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke. 
Leslie Ray, Precinct 1 Constable, spoke. 
Gary Adams, Precinct 2 Constable, spoke.
Scott Davis, Precinct 3 Constable, spoke. 
Millicent "Missy" Bindseil, Precinct 4 Constable, spoke.
Amanda Rose, Burnet County Library System, spoke.
Mary Seaman, Burnet County Library System, spoke.
No action on this agenda item.


 
 
Item #9 Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
 
Item #10 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to adjourn at 11:47 a.m. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature