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
Jim Luther, County Commissioner, led the invocation.
Pledges said
Item #4 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lot 12, Block 2, County Line Estates, to be known as lots 12A and 12B, Block 2, County Line Estates, to remedy a foreclosure issue. (Collier)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a replat of lot 12, Block 2, County Line Estates, to be known as lots 12A and 12B, Block 2, County Line Estates, to remedy a foreclosure issue.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
Cynthia Klentzman spoke.
Item #5 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY26 Burnet County Budget Amendments:
(a) Jail Commissary transferring $70,000 to Supplies, fund 505-5132-3300, and $8,000 to Inmate TV, fund 505-5132-4560, for TV and mattress purchases.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Jail Commissary transferring $70,000 to Supplies, fund 505-5132-3300, and $8,000 to Inmate TV, fund 505-5132-4560, for TV and mattress purchases.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #6 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to authorize the submission of applications, approve the grant application amounts, and authorize the County Judge to execute all necessary documents and actions for the FY27 SB22 Rural Law Enforcement Grant, with no county match required:
(a) Sheriff's Office - up to $350,000;
(b) County Attorney - up to $175,000;
(c) District Attorney - up to $275,000.
(Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-c
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following sponsorships for FY26 from the Hotel/ Motel Tax, fund 140-6640-4500:
(a) 2026 Oatmeal Festival, scheduled September 26, 2026, as a Stage Sponsor in an amount not to exceed $1,500; and
(b) Music on Main, Downtown Marble Falls - Fall 2026 Series, scheduled September 4 - November 15, 2026, as a Community Sponsor in an amount not to exceed $500.
(Wilson)
Blair Manning, Tourism Director, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a
Commissioner Damon Beierle has abstained from a
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to approve b
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following sponsorships for FY27 from the Hotel/ Motel Tax, fund 140-6640-4500:
(a) Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival, scheduled October 22 - October 25, 2026, as a Premier Sponsor, in an amount not to exceed $1,000.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve a
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #9 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to establish minimum standards for the purchase and use of desktop and laptop computers to ensure compliance with purchasing policy and regulation and to support cybersecurity of Burnet County departments and offices:
(a) Discuss the financial impact of standards on FY26 obligations for computers and FY27 requests.
(Wilson)
Kelley Glaeser, Burnet County Purchasing Agent, spoke.
Greg Harris, IT Director, spoke.
Colleen Davis, Assistant County Attorney, spoke.
Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Recess
Recess at 10:33 a.m.
Reconvened
Reconvened at 10:44 a.m.
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding formally designating Burnet County District Clerk and Burnet County County Clerk as primary contacts responsible for all operational decisions, coordination, and local system support regarding Tyler Technologies Odyssey System. (Wilson)
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke.
Damon Beierle, Commissioner, withdrew his motion.
Chad Collier, Commissioner, withdrew his second.
Item #11 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.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to set a Public Hearing for the tax rate and elected official salaries on September 8th, 2026 at the regular commissioners court meeting at 9:30 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding the following departments:
(a) Hotel/ Motel Tax;
(b) Human Resources;
(c) Agrilife Extension Office;
(d) Information Technology;
(e) Maintenance.
Blair Manning, Tourism Director, spoke.
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding formally designating Burnet County District Clerk and Burnet County County Clerk as primary contacts responsible for all operational decisions, coordination, and local system support regarding Tyler Technologies Odyssey System. (Wilson)
Casie Walker, District Clerk, spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding the following departments:
(a) Hotel/ Motel Tax;
(b) Human Resources;
(c) Agrilife Extension Office;
(d) Information Technology;
(e) Maintenance.
Shirley Bullard, HR Director, spoke.
Kelly Tarla, County Extension Agent, spoke
Greg Harris, IT Director, spoke.
Herb Darling, Interim Maintenance Director, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #13 Discuss, consider, and review the current estimated Certification of 2026 Appraisal Roll regarding the General Fund and County Special Road & Bridge. (Wilson)
Reviewed.
Item #14 Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) Texas Historical Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) Emergency Grant Award Letter from Texas Historical Commission.
(Wilson)
Acknowledged.
Item #15 Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
Item #16 Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adjourn at 11:54 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
