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The State of Texas {}
County of Burnet   {}      On this the 8th day of  September 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
  • 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
Damon Beierle, Commissioner, led the invocation. 
Pledges said
 
 
Item #4 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to present and adopt a 4-H proclamation recognizing October 4-10, 2026, as National 4-H Week. (Wilson)
Kelly Tarla, County Extension Agent - Agriculture and Natural Resources County Coordinator, spoke.
 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve 4-H proclamation recognizing October 4-10, 2026, as National 4-H Week.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #5 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to present and adopt a resolution recognizing September 17–23, 2026, as Constitution Week. (Wilson)
Vicki Vaughn, Llano Uplift, spoke.
Vici McMahon, Llano Uplift, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a resolution recognizing September 17–23, 2026, as Constitution Week.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #7 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on report by the Burnet County Elections Administrator regarding the March 2026 Primary Election. (Beierle)
Stephanie Cooper, Elections Administrator, spoke. 
Claire Nybro spoke.
Charlie Parker spoke.
Mark McDonald spoke.
Sally Tutor spoke. 
Roseann Thornton spoke. 
No action taken on this agenda item. 
Attachments:
 
Item #20 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the recommendation and/ or direction of the Burnet County Salary Grievance Committee concerning salary grievances in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 152.016(c). (Wilson)
Karrie Crownover, Treasurer, spoke.
Mark McDonald spoke
Bob Heath, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
 
Attachments:
 
Item #9 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Enclave Oaks, a private subdivision consisting of 43 lots on 30.42 acres, located past the 300 block of Enclave Drive. (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 preliminary plat approval for Enclave Oaks, a private subdivision consisting of 43 lots on 30.42 acres, located past the 300 block of Enclave Drive.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #10 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the release of subdivision completion bonds SUR2005273 ($9,352,678.50) and SUR2005274 ($4,704,964) and acceptance of a subdivision completion bond to replace the above bonds in the amount of $324,851.35, bond number FIC0003497, based on the engineer's opinion of probable costs remaining for Thomas Ranch, Phase 1. (Dockery)
Herb Darling, Development Services Director, spoke.
 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve release of subdivision completion bonds SUR2005273 ($9,352,678.50) and SUR2005274 ($4,704,964) and acceptance of a subdivision completion bond to replace the above bonds in the amount of $324,851.35, bond number FIC0003497, based on the engineer's opinion of probable costs remaining for Thomas Ranch, Phase 1.

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.
Angela Smith spoke.
Charlie Parker spoke.
Patrick Peterson spoke.
Mark McDonald spoke. 
Cynthia Klentzman spoke.
Madeline Parker, Administrative Director, gave public comment for Patty Cope.
Attachments:
 
Item #6 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
Ed Hashbarger, Emergency Management Director, spoke.
No action taken on this agenda item.
 
 
Item #8 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the proposed Burnet County Holiday Schedule for FY27. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve the proposed Burnet County Holiday Schedule for FY27. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #11 Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the proposed draft of the Burnet County Technology and Cybersecurity Policy. (Collier)
Eddie Arredondo, County Attorney, spoke.
Colleen David, First Assistant County Attorney, spoke.
Greg Harris, IT Director, spoke. 
No action taken on this agenda item.
Attachments:
 
Item #12 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901:
(A) Information Technology Department to ComServPros, LLC for labor and materials for 24 Port Patch Panel in an amount not to exceed $3,146.30.
(Wilson)
 

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

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #13 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inter departmental line-item transfers:
(a) Constable Precinct 1 transferring $2,000 from Professional Services, fund 100-5510-4010, and $1,000 from Uniforms, fund 100-5510-4820, to transfer $800 to Overtime, fund 100-5510-1990, $2,000 to Gasoline/ Diesel, Oil, fund 100-5510-3310, and $200 to Repair and Maintenance, fund 100-5510-4520, to clean-up shortages in FY26 budget (Wilson);
(b) Road & Bridge Precinct 1 transferring $109,900 from Operating Supplies, fund 310-6110-3300, to Road Equip (Capitalized), fund 310-6110-5710 for purchase of a used water truck (Luther); and
(c) District Attorney transferring $5,000 from Copier Rental, fund 100-4850-4620, to Clerk/ Support Staff, fund 100-4850-1040, to cover shortage resulting from an overlap of two Administrative Assistant positions for training purposes (Wilson); 
(d) Road & Bridge Pct 4 transferring $10,000 from Buildings, fund 340-6140-5300, to Vehicle/ Equip Repair, fund 340-6140-4510, to cover a vehicle repair shortage (Dockery); and
(e) Information Technology Department transferring $1,426.07 from fund Travel/ Mileage, fund 100-5040-4250, and $37,375.69 from Support Fees (Tyler), fund 100-5040-4541, to transfer $38,698.57 to Mach/ Equip (Inventory), fund 100-5040-4541, $103.19 to Equipment Rental, fund 100-5040-4610, to reallocate funds to support end of year shortages (Collier).
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to approve a-e with the correction of e to read 100-5040-5755

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #14 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 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve Expense Reports.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #15 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts or agreements to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Enter a Memorandum of Understanding Between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Burnet County concerning hiring an assistant county agent (Wilson);
(b) Enter Guardian RFID System Agreement Addendum B Amendment, effective August 14, 2026, with the Burnet County Jail, amending the contract approved by Commissioners Court on May 12, 2026, to add one Lease Spartan and Mobile Command XR Software License, in an amount not to exceed $1,401.25, funded through the ViaPath Technology Grant (Wilson);
(c) Enter an Amendment to Agreement with Levy Architects, PLLC for the Burnet County – Briggs Community Center to restructure the application of fees under the current contract, with no additional cost to Burnet County (Wilson);
(d) Enter an Amendment to the Engagement Agreement providing legal services to the county on the proposed 765kV transmission line with The Law Office of Margaret Uhlig Pemberton supplementing payment terms between Ms. Pemberton and Burnet County (Wilson);
(e) Enter a Professional Services Agreement between Clyde Pehl and Burnet County to administer the Vetride Program (Wilson);
(f) Enter an Independent Contractor Agreement between Doyle Erwin and Burnet County to be an independent driver for the Vetride Program (Wilson);
(g) Enter an Independent Contractor Agreement between Mary C Erwin and Burnet County to be an independent driver for the Vetride Program (Wilson);
(h) Enter an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Mason County and Burnet County for Jail Services for the term of September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with a per diem rate from Mason County for detention services at $85 per man-day;
(i) Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force (MVCPA) between Burnet County and the City of Waco for the term of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with funding provided through the MVCPA grant awarded to Burnet County to include an officer into the program from the City of Waco (Wilson); and
(j) Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Burnet for Facility Rental Application and Agreement for the December 14, 2026, Employee Appreciation Brunch (Wilson).
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve a-j

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #16 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to authorize Sheriff Boyd and/ or his designee to sign and execute all necessary documents to secure specialized training for the Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement, in an amount not to exceed $6,500 from Fund 100-6500-4270. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to approve Sheriff Boyd and/ or his designee to sign and execute all necessary documents to secure specialized training for the Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement, in an amount not to exceed $6,500 from Fund 100-6500-4270.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #17 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to ratify signature by the Burnet County Judge on behalf of the Western Region Radio System executing a $0 Interlocal Agreement between TxDOT and the Western Region Radio System to provide software upgrade agreements for all Western Radio Towers for a term between September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2035. 
(Wilson)
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 approve the Burnet County Judge on behalf of the Western Region Radio System executing a $0 Interlocal Agreement between TxDOT and the Western Region Radio System to provide software upgrade agreements for all Western Radio Towers for a term between September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2035.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #18 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following grants to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Accept or decline the FY26 Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) a formula grant award in the amount of $36,965 with no County match required.
(Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to approve the FY26 Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) a formula grant award in the amount of $36,965 with no County match required.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Recess
Recess at 10:50 a.m.
 
Reconvened
Reconvened at 11:01 a.m.
 
Item #21 Conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed FY27 budget for Burnet County at 9:30 a.m. (Wilson)
Public Hearing on the proposed FY27 budget for Burnet County started at 11:01 a.m.
Claire Nybro spoke.
Charlie Parker spoke.
Close Public Hearing at 11:10 a.m.
Attachments:
 
Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the FY27 Budget for Burnet County:
(a) Make any changes in the Proposed FY27 Burnet County Budget that it considers warranted by the law and required by the interest of the taxpayers; and
(b) Adopt the FY27 Budget for Burnet County by record vote.
 (Wilson)
Alan Trevno, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke.
Attachments:
 
Recess
Recess at 11:45 a.m.
 
Reconvened 
Reconvened at 12:18 p.m.
 
Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the FY27 Budget for Burnet County:
(a) Make any changes in the Proposed FY27 Burnet County Budget that it considers warranted by the law and required by the interest of the taxpayers; and
(b) Adopt the FY27 Budget for Burnet County by record vote.
 (Wilson)
Alan Trevino, Chief Deputy Sheriff, spoke. 
Scott Davis, Constable Pct 3. spoke. 
Greg Harris, IT Director, spoke.  
Vicinta Stafford, County Clerk, spoke.
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to move the 100-5040-4010 from $130,000 to $210,000.
Roll Vote: Comm. Luther, aye; Comm. Beierle, aye; Comm. Collier, aye; Comm. Dockery, aye; Judge Wilson, Nay

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 3 Chad Collier to plug in $150,000 to 100-5040-4057
Roll Vote: Comm. Luther, Nay; Comm. Beierle, aye; Comm. Collier, aye; Comm. Dockery, Nay; Judge Wilson, Nay

Vote: 2 - 3

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt the FY27 adopted budget, including clerical correction list as stated with striking through line 3 and line 92 to stay in the budget and the amendment to line 48 marking the record archive verus records management to read 222-4102-1940

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to make the recommended changes on page 4 of the exhibit, striking line 6, making line 11 $5,000 and striking lines 1 and 2 under errors discovered. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #23 Public Hearing on 2026 General Ad Valorem Tax Rate, the Special Road and Bridge Tax Rate, and the Debt Tax Rate, which will fund the FY27 Burnet County Budget at 9:30 a.m. (Wilson)
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to reset the Public Hearing on 2026 General Ad Valorem Tax Rate, the Special Road and Bridge Tax Rate, and the Debt Tax Rate, which will fund the FY27 Burnet County Budget on September 22nd, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
Item #24 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to adopt the 2026 General Ad Valorem Tax Rate, the Special Road and Bridge Tax Rate, and the Debt Tax Rate, which will fund the FY27 Burnet County Budget by record vote. (Wilson)
No action taken on this agenda item. 
 
Item #25 Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections - August 24, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - August 31, 2026;
(c) Confirmation of Cybersecurity and AI Training Certification;
(d) Marble Falls Area EMS - Burnet County Update August 28, 2026;
(e) TxDOT Certification of Burnet County Road Mileage.
(Wilson)
Acknowledged.
 
Attachments:
 
Item #26 Calendar Review.
Reviewed. 
 
 
Item #19 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adopting the Taxpayer Impact Statement for FY27 as per H.B. 1522 as follows:
Burnet County, Texas 2026-2027 Taxpayer Impact Statement For Median-Valued Homestead Property Section 551.043(c), Texas Government Code
The following comparison is provided for the Median-Valued Homestead Property:
1. Current Fiscal Year Taxes: $1,297.80
2. Estimated Taxes under Proposal Budget: $1,360.60
3. Estimated Taxes under No-New Revenue Rate: $1,267.23
(Wilson)
No action taken on this agenda item. 
Attachments:
 
Recess 
Recess at 1:33 p.m.
 
Reconvened
Reconvened at 3:00 p.m.
 
Item #22 Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the FY27 Budget for Burnet County:
(a) Make any changes in the Proposed FY27 Burnet County Budget that it considers warranted by the law and required by the interest of the taxpayers; and
(b) Adopt the FY27 Budget for Burnet County by record vote.
 (Wilson)
Casie Walker, District Clerk, spoke. 
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle to accept the changes in 100-4090-4050, operating expenses in autopsies from $400,000 to $300,000 and 100-4090-5750 computer refresh will go down to $100,000. And 100-4090-4980 unallocated from $50,000 to $20,000 for a total of $190,000 reduction, in the proposed drafted adopted budget.

 

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery, Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr. to adopt the FY27 adopted budget, with the amendments 
Roll Call Vote: Comm. Luther, aye; Comm. Beierle, aye; Comm. Collier, aye; Comm. Dockery, aye; Judge Wilson, aye

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
Item #27 Adjournment
 

Motion is made by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jim Luther, Jr., Seconded By Commissioner Precinct 4 Joe Don Dockery to adjourn at 3:15 p.m.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Signature