Item #1 Call to Order
Judge Bryan Wilson called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
Item #2 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
Jim Luther, Commissioner, 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 comment
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 #5 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept the designation of Ed Hashbarger as the Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator, by the Burnet County Judge as Emergency Management Director, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 418. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to accept Ed Hashbarger as the Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator, by the Burnet County Judge as Emergency Management Director, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 418.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #6 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to authorize the purchase of a new departmental transport van for the Burnet County Jail using existing, previously allocated capital outlay funds within the Jail's FY2026 budget in an amount not to exceed $116,397 and select from vendors approved by County Purchaser. (Wilson)
Matt Kimbler, Jail Administrator, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Sam Pack's Five Star Ford in the amount of $70,514.16.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #9 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the tax rates, including the FY27 Voter-Approval Tax Rate and No-New-Revenue Tax Rate, and the use of fund balance in the proposed FY27 budget, for the following funds:
a. General Fund;
b. County Special Road & Bridge; and
c. Debt Service.
(Wilson)
Stan Hemphill, Chief Appraiser, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action - by record vote - to propose the FY27 tax rate. (Wilson)
Claire Nybro spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to propose a tax rate of 0.3541
Record Vote: Comm. Luther, Aye; Comm. Beierle, Aye; Comm. Collier, Aye; Comm. Dockery, Aye; Judge Wilson, No.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #10 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the development and calculation of the proposed FY27 Burnet County budget, including the following:
I. All Department-Specific Budget Requests;
II. Appointed Officials' Salaries;
III. Employees' Salaries:
(a) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA);
(b) Step and Grade Structure Increase;
(c) Proposed New Positions;
(d) Proposed Changes in Grades;
IV. Further Discussion of the Proposed FY27 Budget:
(a) General Fund;
(b) Other Funds;
(c) Grants;
(d) Road and Bridge Fund;
(e) Debt Service Fund;
(f) Special Projects Fund;
V. Review of Reserves and other Special Funds;
VI. Review of Revenues and Funds:
(a) Review of all revenues comprising the Burnet County Budget; and
(b) Review of current fund balances.
(Wilson)
Lisa Whitehead, JP2, spoke.
Calvin Boyd, Burnet County Sheriff, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
Charlie Parker spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #11 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County Elected Official salaries for the FY27 proposed budget and authorize publication to the local newspapers, website, and other sources of availability. (Wilson)
Casie Walker, District Clerk, spoke.
Karrie Crownover, Treasurer, spoke.
Calvin Boyd, County Sheriff, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to add a 4% COLA for Elected officials
Record Vote: Comm. Luther, No; Comm. Beierle, Aye; Comm. Collier, Aye; Comm. Dockery, Aye; Judge Wilson, No.
Item #13 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting September 8, 2026 at 9:30, or another date and time as determined by Commissioners Court, to hold a public hearing on the FY27 tax rate, if applicable. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to set a public hearing on the FY27 tax rate on September 8, 2026 at 9:30
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #14 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting September 8, 2026 at 9:30, or another date and time as determined by Commissioners Court, to adopt the FY27 tax rate. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to set September 8, 2026 at 9:30 to adopt the FY27 tax rate.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action - by record vote - to propose the FY27 tax rate. (Wilson)
Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke.
Recess
Recess at 10:21 a.m.
Reconvened
Reconvened at 10:28 a.m.
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action - by record vote - to propose the FY27 tax rate. (Wilson)
Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #15 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting September 8, 2026 at 9:30, or another date and time as determined by Commissioners Court, to adopt the FY27 budget. (Wilson)
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to set September 8, 2026 at 9:30 to adopt the FY27 budget.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to manage the Enterprise Justice Case Management System operations and contract:
(a) Designate the Project Manager and Government Compliance Coordinator continue as Tier 1 support for all County offices and departments to serve as the County's designated contact authorized to communicate with Tyler Technologies support staff for routine maintenance and system support;
(b) 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; or
(c) Adding a Tyler Technologies Administrator/Technical Support Analyst position.
(Wilson/ Collier)
Casie Walker, District Clerk, spoke.
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke.
Karrie Crownover, Treasurer, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #16 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding making modifications to the Burnet County Budget Policy:
I. Section VII - Fleet Policies:
1a. Miles
i. Active Law Enforcement (Pursuit Vehicles) - 150,000;
ii. Other Law Enforcement (Command, Bailiff, Investigator, Transport Vehicles) - 175,000; and
II. County vehicles are not permitted to be taken home unless prior approval by Commissioners Court...
(Wilson)
Colleen Davis, Assistant County Attorney, spoke.
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to make the modifications discussed
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding making modifications to the Burnet County Personnel Policy & Employee Handbook:
(a) 7.06 County Vehicles Usages - General Guidelines - Commute vehicles policies and rules.
(Wilson)
No action taken on this agenda item.
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Authorize execution of the First Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Bexar County and Burnet County for Inmate Services extending the contract term through June 24, 2026; and
(b) Authorize submission of an application for the FY27 Friends of the NRA State Grant Fund in an amount of up to $5,000, with no County match required, for the Burnet County Sheriff's Office to purchase ammunition.
(Wilson)
Matt Kimbler, Jail Administrator, spoke.
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a-b
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Item #18 Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) ESD7 Resolution Regarding ONCOR Transmission Lines.
(Wilson)
Ackowledged.
Item #19 Calendar Review.
Reviewed.
Item #20 Adjournment
Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to adjourn at 11:14 a.m.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
