The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet {} On this the 5th day of August 2026, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in special session. The following members of the court were present:
County of Burnet {} On this the 5th day of August 2026, the Burnet County Commissioners Court met in special 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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- 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 9:03 a.m.
Item #2 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Bryan Wilson, County Judge, led the invocation.
Pledges said
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 a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #5 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers:
(a) Road & Bridge Precinct 4 transferring $1,800 from Operating Supplies, fund 340-6140-3300, to Contract Labor, fund 340-6140-4920, to cover a shortage for work on CR 421A;
(b) Bertram Library transferring $382 from Conference/ Dues/ training, fund 200-6400-4270, and $217.42 from Operating Supplies, fund 200-6400-3300, a total of $599.42, to Machine Equipment, fund 200-6500-5750, to purchase a patron self-check out computer.
(Wilson)
(b) Bertram Library transferring $382 from Conference/ Dues/ training, fund 200-6400-4270, and $217.42 from Operating Supplies, fund 200-6400-3300, a total of $599.42, to Machine Equipment, fund 200-6500-5750, to purchase a patron self-check out computer.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-b
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)
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Expense Reports.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901:
(a) District Attorney's Office for travel expenses related to Prosecutor Trial Skills Course, in an amount not to exceed $1,504.95.
(Wilson)
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve District Attorney's Office for travel expenses related to Prosecutor Trial Skills Course, in an amount not to exceed $1,504.95.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting a date and time to hold a public hearing on the FY27 budget and authorize Burnet County to publish notices of the public hearing, tax rate, and elected official salaries in local newspapers. (Wilson)
Madeline Parker, Burnet County Administrative Director/ Court Coordinator, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #9 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for:
(a) Setting salaries and compensation for the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding:
(i) Chief Public Defender;
(ii) Elections Administrator; and
(iii) Chief Magistrate; and
(b) Remove appointed positions from Step & Grade classification.
(Wilson)
Michelle Moore, Chief Public Defender, spoke.
Recess
Recess at 9:21 a.m
Reconvened
Reconvened at 9:23 a.m.
Item #9 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for:
(a) Setting salaries and compensation for the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding:
(i) Chief Public Defender;
(ii) Elections Administrator; and
(iii) Chief Magistrate; and
(b) Remove appointed positions from Step & Grade classification.
(Wilson)
(i) Chief Public Defender;
(ii) Elections Administrator; and
(iii) Chief Magistrate; and
(b) Remove appointed positions from Step & Grade classification.
(Wilson)
Perry Thomas, District Attorney, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
No action taken on agenda item a.
Michelle Moore, Chief Public Defender, spoke.
Tamara Tinney, Chief Magistrate, spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, Burnet County Clerk, spoke.
Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, spoke.
No action taken on agenda item b
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
No action taken on agenda item a.
Michelle Moore, Chief Public Defender, spoke.
Tamara Tinney, Chief Magistrate, spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, Burnet County Clerk, spoke.
Karrie Crownover, County Treasurer, spoke.
No action taken on agenda item b
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding the following departments:
(a) 33rd and 424th District Attorney's Office;
(b) Public Defender's Office;
(c) Probation;
(d) Justice of the Peace Precinct 1;
(e) Justice of the Peace Precinct 2;
(f) Justice of the Peace Precinct 3;
(g) Justice of the Peace Precinct 4;
(h) County Attorney;
(i) Magistrate.
(Wilson)
(b) Public Defender's Office;
(c) Probation;
(d) Justice of the Peace Precinct 1;
(e) Justice of the Peace Precinct 2;
(f) Justice of the Peace Precinct 3;
(g) Justice of the Peace Precinct 4;
(h) County Attorney;
(i) Magistrate.
(Wilson)
Perry Thomas, District Attorney, spoke.
Amber Greer, Public Defender Executive Director, spoke.
Michelle Moore, Chief Public Defender, spoke.
Lonnie Rogers, Adult Probation Community Service, spoke.
Amber Greer, Public Defender Executive Director, spoke.
Michelle Moore, Chief Public Defender, spoke.
Lonnie Rogers, Adult Probation Community Service, spoke.
Attachments:
Recess
Recess at 10:13 a.m.
Reconvened
Reconvened at 10:17 a.m.
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding the following departments:
(a) 33rd and 424th District Attorney's Office;
(b) Public Defender's Office;
(c) Probation;
(d) Justice of the Peace Precinct 1;
(e) Justice of the Peace Precinct 2;
(f) Justice of the Peace Precinct 3;
(g) Justice of the Peace Precinct 4;
(h) County Attorney;
(i) Magistrate.
(Wilson)
(a) 33rd and 424th District Attorney's Office;
(b) Public Defender's Office;
(c) Probation;
(d) Justice of the Peace Precinct 1;
(e) Justice of the Peace Precinct 2;
(f) Justice of the Peace Precinct 3;
(g) Justice of the Peace Precinct 4;
(h) County Attorney;
(i) Magistrate.
(Wilson)
Roxanne Nelson, JP1, spoke.
Lisa Whitehead, JP2, spoke.
Jane Marie Hurst, JP3, spoke.
Frank Reilly, JP4, spoke.
Karrie Crownover, Burnet County Treasurer, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, Burnet County Clerk, spoke.
Deanne Fisher, Burnet County Tax Assessor-Collector
Colleen Davis, Assistant County Attorney, spoke.
Tamara Tinney, Chief Magistrate, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Lisa Whitehead, JP2, spoke.
Jane Marie Hurst, JP3, spoke.
Frank Reilly, JP4, spoke.
Karrie Crownover, Burnet County Treasurer, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, Burnet County Clerk, spoke.
Deanne Fisher, Burnet County Tax Assessor-Collector
Colleen Davis, Assistant County Attorney, spoke.
Tamara Tinney, Chief Magistrate, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Joe Don Dockery, Commissioner, withdrew his motion on agenda item d-g
Chad Collier, Commissioner, withdrew his second on agenda item d-g
Chad Collier, Commissioner, withdrew his second on agenda item d-g
Recess
Recess at 11:04 a.m.
Reconvened
Reconvened at 11:09 a.m.
Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Burnet County Budget Policy, Fund Overview, and Expenditure Accounts Descriptions, including the following section:
(a) I. General Policies # 9 - The maximum travel reimbursements will be according to the current fiscal year U.S. General Services Administration's daily lodging, meals, and incidental expenses rates;
(b) II. Revenue and Transfer Policies # 5 - Line item transfer amount - $1,000 subject to Auditor approval;
(c) VII. Fleet Policies - Add documentation requirement for vehicle take-home policy.
(Wilson)
(b) II. Revenue and Transfer Policies # 5 - Line item transfer amount - $1,000 subject to Auditor approval;
(c) VII. Fleet Policies - Add documentation requirement for vehicle take-home policy.
(Wilson)
Vicinta Stafford, Burnet County Clerk, spoke.
Karrie Crownover, Burnet County Treasurer, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
No action taken on agenda item a.
No action taken on agenda item c
Karrie Crownover, Burnet County Treasurer, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
No action taken on agenda item a.
No action taken on agenda item c
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve item b
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Burnet County Personnel Policy & Employee Handbook, including the following sections:
(a) 7.06 County Vehicles Usages - General Guidelines - Commute vehicles policies and rules;
(b) 2.06 Working Hours - Appointed officials 40 hour standard work week;
(c) 11.03 Lodging Cost - Lodging expenses applicable to GSA lodging rate for the travel location.
(Wilson)
(b) 2.06 Working Hours - Appointed officials 40 hour standard work week;
(c) 11.03 Lodging Cost - Lodging expenses applicable to GSA lodging rate for the travel location.
(Wilson)
No action taken on agenda item a
No action taken on agenda item c
No action taken on agenda item c
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve item 12 b
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
Item #13 Acknowledgement of Receipt:
(a) Marble Falls EMS Quarterly Update - July 2026;
(b) Letter regarding Federal Highway Association Emergency Relief Funding for TxDOT regarding the July 2026 flood;
(c) U.S. Department of Treasury, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Notification of Compliance with Award Closeout Process;
(d) TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit;
(e) Capital Area Council of Governments Notice of Membership Dues;
(f) City of Burnet Notice of Survey Services for Alleyways;
(g) BCAD Reappraisal Plan for 2027-2028;
(h) BCAD FY27 Adopted Budget;
(i) PEC Utility Connections - July 20, 2026;
(j) PEC Utility Connections - July 27, 2028; and
(k) 2026 Certification of Appraisal Rolls.
(Wilson)
(b) Letter regarding Federal Highway Association Emergency Relief Funding for TxDOT regarding the July 2026 flood;
(c) U.S. Department of Treasury, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Notification of Compliance with Award Closeout Process;
(d) TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit;
(e) Capital Area Council of Governments Notice of Membership Dues;
(f) City of Burnet Notice of Survey Services for Alleyways;
(g) BCAD Reappraisal Plan for 2027-2028;
(h) BCAD FY27 Adopted Budget;
(i) PEC Utility Connections - July 20, 2026;
(j) PEC Utility Connections - July 27, 2028; and
(k) 2026 Certification of Appraisal Rolls.
(Wilson)
Acknowledged.
Attachments:
- MFAEMS - Burnet County Quarterly Update - July 23, 2026
- LPA Disaster Notification 2026 Flooding
- SLRFR Closeout
- TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Qaulity Permit
- Capital Area Council of Governments Notice of Membership Dues
- City of Burnet Notice of Survey Services for Alleyways
- BCAD Reappraisal Plan for 2027-2028
- BCAD FY27 Adopted Budget
- PEC Utility Connections - July 20, 2026
- PEC Utility Connections - July 27, 2026
- 26 CERTIFICATE OF APPRAISAL ROLLS
Item #14 Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
Item #15 Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adjourn at 11:26 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Signature
