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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 25th day of  August 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 9:03 a.m.
 
 
Item #2 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Bryan Samms, Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Burnet, led the invocation. 
Pledges said
 
 
Item #5 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding health presentations and adopting the Resolution to Promote County Employee Health. (Wilson)
Bryan Wilson, County Judge, Read Resolution. 
Shelly Denton, Healthy County Coordinator, spoke.
Ashley Whitfield, Wellness Supervisor with TAC, spoke.
Fermin Ortiz, Founder and Co-Owner of The Athletic Club, spoke. 
Evan Milliron, Bertram Fitness, spoke.
Gary Grumoli, YMCA Director of the Highland Lakes, spoke. 

 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to adopt the Resolution to Promote County Employee Health.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #6 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of Burnet County Treasurer's monthly report - July 2026. (Wilson)
Tori Kuhn, Chief Deputy Treasurer, gave report. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve Burnet County Treasurer's monthly report - July 2026.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
Ed Hashbarger, Emergency Management Coordinator, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
 
Item #7 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the final plat approval for Split Rock Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 2 lots on 6.34 acres, located at 4220 FM 2342. (Luther)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve the final plat approval for Split Rock Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 2 lots on 6.34 acres, located at 4220 FM 2342.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #8 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning naming a private road Maldonado Lane, located off Prairie Point Drive, to comply with 9-1-1 geographic addressing guidelines. (Beierle)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve naming a private road Maldonado Lane, located off Prairie Point Drive, to comply with 9-1-1 geographic addressing guidelines.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #9 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning requests to replace bond number SUR2005273 in the amount of $4,704,964 with a new bond in the amount of $800,000 and bond number SUR20055274 in the amount of $9,352,678.50 with a new bond in the amount of $800,000.  Said bonds pertain to Thomas Ranch Subdivision, Phase 1.  Request in reduced bond amounts is due to completion of project.  (Dockery)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke. 
$324,851.35 is the recommended bond amount.
 
Recess
Recess at 9:29 a.m.
 
Reconvened
Reconvened at 9:32 a.m.
 
Item #9 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning requests to replace bond number SUR2005273 in the amount of $4,704,964 with a new bond in the amount of $800,000 and bond number SUR20055274 in the amount of $9,352,678.50 with a new bond in the amount of $800,000.  Said bonds pertain to Thomas Ranch Subdivision, Phase 1.  Request in reduced bond amounts is due to completion of project.  (Dockery)
No action taken on this agenda item.
 
Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding presentation and acceptance of the After Action Report regarding the July 2025 Flood Response. (Collier)
Clayton Heald, Heald & Heritage LLC, presented.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the After Action Report regarding the July 2025 Flood Response.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
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 deliberated on by the Commissioners Court during this Public Comments agenda item. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person. Public comment for items listed on this agenda will be heard when the agenda item is called.
Charlie Parker spoke. 
Attachments:
 
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the issuance of a Government Letter of Approval in support of Lonestar Faith, LLC's application to operate as a new EMS provider in Burnet County, pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §773.0573. (Dockery)
Joshua Devine, Lonestar Faith, LLC, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve item number One from the Health and Safety Code.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve item number Two from the Health and Safety Code 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve item number Three from the Health and Safety Code 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Lonestar Faith, LLC's application to operate as a new EMS provider in Burnet County, pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §773.0573.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding unclaimed property capital credits for counties in conjunction with Local Government Code 381.004 and authorizing the county judge to accept the funds available to Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $2,647.70. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the county judge to accept the funds available to Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $2,647.70.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #13 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding modification to names and lengths of Burnet County county roads and approve the TXDOT county road inventory. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve modification to names and lengths of Burnet County county roads and approve the TXDOT county road inventory

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #14 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to decommission Road & Bridge Precinct 4 electronic message board due to inoperability, and allow Road & Bridge Precinct 4 to retain for parts and/ or salvage. (Dockery)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve to decommission Road & Bridge Precinct 4 electronic message board due to inoperability, and allow Road & Bridge Precinct 4 to retain for parts and/ or salvage.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #15 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on modifying the Interlocal Agreement between City of Burnet and Burnet County authorizing the transfer and possession of the ambulance purchased by Burnet County using grant funds provided under Texas HB 3000 to the City of Burnet which shall become responsible for maintenance, insurance, and registration of the vehicle. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the Interlocal Agreement between City of Burnet and Burnet County authorizing the transfer and possession of the ambulance purchased by Burnet County using grant funds provided under Texas HB 3000 to the City of Burnet which shall become responsible for maintenance, insurance, and registration of the vehicle.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #16 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve out-of-state travel for Howard Stinehour and Elizabeth Edwards to attend the annual Texas Association of Vehicle Theft Investigation (TAVTI) conference in Norman, Oklahoma from September 28 - October 2, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $250 per person, from fund 291-5784-3300, plus travel, lodging, and meals, from fund 291-5784-4250. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve out-of-state travel for Howard Stinehour and Elizabeth Edwards to attend the annual Texas Association of Vehicle Theft Investigation (TAVTI) conference in Norman, Oklahoma from September 28 - October 2, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $250 per person, from fund 291-5784-3300, plus travel, lodging, and meals, from fund 291-5784-4250.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve out-of-state travel for Staff Sergeant Josh Swain and Deputy Paul Kowalik to attend the DroneSense Certified Instructor Course in Duluth, Georgia, October 27–29, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $900 per attendee, plus travel, lodging, and meals, from 100-5600-4270. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve out-of-state travel for Staff Sergeant Josh Swain and Deputy Paul Kowalik to attend the DroneSense Certified Instructor Course in Duluth, Georgia, October 27–29, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $900 per attendee, plus travel, lodging, and meals, from 100-5600-4270. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #18 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a purchase for the Sheriffs Office from Mach/Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-5600-5750: 
(a) Replacement camera for CID, specifically a Nikon Z50 to remain compatible in functionality and training with recent currently issued cameras and equipment and not to exceed $1500.00. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #19 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Sheriffs Office Lapse Salary and Benefits to purchase one year of a 5-year contract for Motorola Cloud Migration - Cloud Server:
(a) Suspend Burnet County Budget Policy to transfer up to $187,000.00 from the following funds:
(i) Group Insurance 100-5600-2020;
(ii) Retirement 100-5600-2030;
(b) Approve inter line item transfer of $110,898.51 from Group Insurance 100-5600-2020 to Contracts and Agreements 100-5600-4000;
(c) Approve line item transfer of $76,101.49 from Retirement 100-5600-2030 to Mach/Equip (Capitalized) 100-5600-5760.
(Wilson)
Alan Trevino, Burnet County Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve b-c

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #20 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following for the Sheriff's Office:
(a) Purchase and enter into a 5-year subscription, subject to the availability of funding in future fiscal years, for Motorola Cloud Migration - Cloud Server storage system body camera and in-car camera storage, and authorize payment for the first in an amount not to exceed $187,000 from funds 100-5600-4000 and 100-5600-5760, as applicable.
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #21 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget interdepartmental line-item transfers:
(a) Elections transferring $15,000 from Contract Labor, fund 100-4900-4920, with $5,000 to Operating Supplies, fund 100-4900-3300, and $8,000 to Mach/ Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-4900-5750, to purchase equipment cages and other supplies to improve office operations (Wilson);
(b) Constable Precinct 1 transferring $3,000 from Travel Mileage, fund 100-5510-4250, to Mach/ Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-5510-5750 to purchase bullet-resistant vests (Wilson);
(c) Road & Bridge, Pct 4 transferring $6,656.87 from Operating Supplies, fund 340-6140-3300, to Mach/ Equip Capitalized, fund 340-6140-5760, to cover the shortage for the purchase of a telehandler from Bobcat (Dockery);
(d) Emergency Management transferring $25,000 from Repair & Maintenance, 100-4060-4520, to Mach/ Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-4060-5750, to purchase handheld and vehicle radios and other equipment related to Emergency Management (Wilson); and
(e) Western Cty Tower System transferring $60,000 from Miscellaneous, fund 160-4070-4990, to Mach/ Equip (Capitalized), fund 160-4070-5760, to purchase UPS equipment (Wilson).
Stephanie Cooper, Elections Administrator, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-e with the correction of $7,000 instead of $5,000 on item a.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to authorize the purchase of the following:
(a) Handheld and vehicle radios and other equipment related to Emergency Management, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, from fund 100-4060-5750; and
(b) UPS Replacement for Western Regional Radio System in an amount not to exceed $60,000, from fund 160-4070-5760.
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve ) Handheld and vehicle radios and other equipment related to Emergency Management, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, from fund 100-4060-5750; and (b) UPS Replacement for Western Regional Radio System in an amount not to exceed $60,000, from fund 160-4070-5760

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #23 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to increase purchase order obligations for legal fees for the following:
(a) Increase by $25,000 for the Law Office of Margarette Pemberton for representation of Burnet County for the 765kV Transmission Line; and
(b) Increase by $40,000 for Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP for Burnet County legal representation.
(Wilson)
Claire Nybro spoke. 
Charlie Parker spoke.
 

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

Attachments:
 
Item #24 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the Burnet County Auditor:
a. Expense Reports.
(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 #25 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following for Constable, Precinct 1:
(a) Purchase and enter into a 5-year subscription, subject to the availability of funding in future fiscal years, for two (2) Motorola In-Car Camera Systems, and authorize payment for the first in an amount not to exceed $18,967.12 from fund 100-5510-5750. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #26 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts and agreements to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Enter an Interlocal Agreement Between Burnet County, Texas and the City of Burnet, Texas Concerning Improvements to Shady Grove Parkway, with a County contribution not to exceed $15,000 (Beierle);
(b) Enter into a Service Agreement for an M500 Extended Warranty between Motorola and Burnet County Constable Precinct 4 for the in-car camera, in an amount not to exceed $115. (Dockery);
(c) Enter the FY27 CAPCOG Interlocal Agreement for 9-1-1 Geographic Information System Database Management, and execute the Project Representative and Designated Alternate, in an amount not to exceed $129,416.08, with no County match required (Wilson);
(d) Renew the three-year LEADSONLINE contract, a law enforcement software tool used to assist in the recovery of stolen property, in an amount not to exceed $7,308 per year (Wilson);
(e) Enter into a contract between Burnet County Tourism and CivicPlus for Virtual Webmaster services for the Burnet County Tourism Website in an amount not to exceed $565.25 for the remainder of FY26 (Wilson);
(f) Enter into a contract between Burnet County Tourism and CivicPlus for Virtual Webmaster services for the Burnet County Tourism Website in an amount not to exceed $7,122.15 for FY27, beginning October 1, 2026 (Wilson).
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a-f

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item # 27 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding Burnet County VETRIDES:
(a) Accept the Notice of Grant Award from the Texas Veterans Commission for the period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, in the amount of $105,000, with no County match required;
(b) Explore options and provide input to County Judge regarding the program manager position for FY27.
(Wilson)
No action on item b
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #28 Discuss, consider and or take action to select a vendor from quotes received for the Cable Management Project at the Burnet County Sheriff's Office in an amount not to exceed $20,000 from fund 710-5040-5770, previously approved in Commissioners Court on January 27, 2026, for fiber and connectivity. (Collier)
Greg Harris, IT Director, spoke. 
 
Item #29 Discuss, consider and or take action to select a vendor from quotes received for Burnet County laptop and desktop computers and purchase laptop and desktop computers previously authorized in Commissioners Court on July 14, 2026, and July 28, 2026, from funds 100-5040-5750 and 100-4090-5750, in an amount not to exceed $144,338. (Collier/ Wilson)
Greg Harris, IT Director, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Dell Pro Slim Plus QCS1250 3000205255670 and  Microsoft Surface Laptop EP2-51179 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #30 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the Burnet County IT Policies:
(a) Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the Burnet County Technology Standards and Product Governance Policy;
(b) Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the Burnet County Technology Security and Compliance Standards Policy.
(Collier)
No action taken on this agenda item
 
Item #31 Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Contract Rate Increase Notification Letter;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - August 10, 2026;
(c) PEC Utility Connections - August 17, 2026;
(d) Texas Parks & Wildlife Notice of Intent for Prescribed Burn;
(e) City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property;
(f) TCEQ Notice of Application and Opportunity to Request a Public Meeting for a New Municipal Solid Waste Facility;
(g) TCEQ Temporary Debris Site Approval; and
(h) Burnet County Auditor's FY 2026 Monthly Financial Report - July.
(Wilson)
Acknowledged.
 
Attachments:
 
Recess 
Recess at 11:03 a.m.
 
Reconvened 
Reconvened at 11:22 a.m.
 
Item #28 Discuss, consider and or take action to select a vendor from quotes received for the Cable Management Project at the Burnet County Sheriff's Office in an amount not to exceed $20,000 from fund 710-5040-5770, previously approved in Commissioners Court on January 27, 2026, for fiber and connectivity. (Collier)
Greg Harris, IT Director, spoke. 
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, second by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve CommServPros, LLC in the amount of $19,972.90
Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr withdrew is second.


 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve CommServPros, LLC in the amount of $19,972.90,
Commissioner Jim Luther, Nay, Commissioner Damon Beierle, Aye, Commissioner Chad Collier, Aye, Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, Nay, Judge Bryan Wilson, Nay.

Vote: 2 - 3

 
Item #32 Calendar Review.
Reviewed. 
to set a special session for Monday, August 31st, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
 
 
Item #33 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adjourn at 11:36 a.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature