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| BURNET COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT |
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| Jim Luther. Jr | Damon Beierle | Bryan Wilson | Chad Collier | Joe Don Dockery | |
| Precinct 1 | Precinct 2 | County Judge | Precinct 3 | Precinct 4 | |
An agenda packet containing detailed information on the items listed below is distributed to the County Judge, Commissioners, and County Clerk the Friday preceding the meeting. The agenda packet is also posted on the county website at www.burnetcountytexas.org, under Public Meetings. A hard copy of the agenda packet is available in the County Clerk's office. Our Mission Statement: The mission of Burnet County is to maintain overall efficient and effective management of county resources while providing the services mandated by state and federal law and desired by the citizens of Burnet County.
REGULAR SESSION MEETING DATE: Tuesday JUNE 24, 2025
MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 2nd Floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, Texas
1.
Call to Order
2.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags
3.
Recognition of Michelle Devaney with Vanishing Texas River Cruise (CTRC) for efforts in protecting the American Bald Eagle. (Wilson)
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4.
County Judge's report regarding an update on the following: (Wilson)
a. County Judge's training requirements;
b. County Judge's first 100 days;
c. Management and use of tax notes;
d. Performance-Based Budgeting;
e. Public Safety - Law Enforcement;
f. Public Safety - Fire;
g. Public Safety - EMS;
h. Public Safety - People in Crisis;
i. Update on the review obligations and accounting tracking issues.
b. County Judge's first 100 days;
c. Management and use of tax notes;
d. Performance-Based Budgeting;
e. Public Safety - Law Enforcement;
f. Public Safety - Fire;
g. Public Safety - EMS;
h. Public Safety - People in Crisis;
i. Update on the review obligations and accounting tracking issues.
This agenda item involves discussion only and the Court shall not take any action from said discussion without further notice to the public in the future or later in this agenda.
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5.
Public Comments - Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007 (b), 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.
6.
Set place, date and time for the public hearing regarding Petition consideration requesting the formation of Burnet County Emergency Services District, No 10. Said public hearing will be held at the regular session of the Burnet County Commissioners Court meeting July 22, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Burnet County Courthouse, Burnet, Texas. (Wilson)
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7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the acceptance of a donation from Friends of the Herman Brown Free Library in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used solely for the Herman Brown Free Library. (Wilson)
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following: (Wilson)
a. Finding and authorizing the purchase of diabetic medical supplies and equipment necessary and cost-effective for the Indigent Health Department;
b. Approving Burnet County to provide intent to Texas Health and Human Services that Burnet County will be providing diabetic supplies and equipment within 30 days; and
c. Approving the Indigent Health Department to purchase and provide diabetic medical supplies and equipment for eligible Indigent Healthcare participants.
b. Approving Burnet County to provide intent to Texas Health and Human Services that Burnet County will be providing diabetic supplies and equipment within 30 days; and
c. Approving the Indigent Health Department to purchase and provide diabetic medical supplies and equipment for eligible Indigent Healthcare participants.
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9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the contract with LEVY Dykema Architecture Services, which should not exceed $30,000, to include the following: (Wilson)
a. Perform a building evaluation and redesign for the Elections Department at the old school located at 607 N. Vanderveer, Burnet, Texas 78611; and
b. Perform an evaluation of the north annex building flow, the courtrooms sound redesign, HVAC system, overall refresh of the two (2) district courtrooms, and other building issues located at 1701 Polk Street, Burnet, Texas 78611.
b. Perform an evaluation of the north annex building flow, the courtrooms sound redesign, HVAC system, overall refresh of the two (2) district courtrooms, and other building issues located at 1701 Polk Street, Burnet, Texas 78611.
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approving Road and Bridge Precinct 3 to enter private property at 1108 CR 342C, Marble Falls, Texas 78654 and remove a tree that has the potential to fall and block CR 342C. Property owner Theresa Adcocks has given permission for entry into property and removal of said tree. (Collier)
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the lease of a new postage machine for the Main Courthouse located at 220 S. Pierce St, Burnet, Texas 78611.
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12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval for Burnet County Precinct 4 crew members to construct and install a sign bracket for the Fuchs House plaque at the Falls on the Colorado Museum. The Falls on the Colorado Museum is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit and will furnish all materials for the bracket construction and installation. This action will further preserve the history of Burnet County therefore serving a public purpose. (Dockery)
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 3 and 4, Clear Creek Subdivision, to be known as lots 1-C, 1-D and 1-E, Clear Creek Subdivision, a combination of 6 lots into 3. (Luther)
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14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, The Emeralds, Block 1, to be known as lot 11A, The Emeralds, Block 1, a combination of 4 lots into 1. (Luther)
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15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a request for a replat of lot 72 and the North 25' of lot 73, Twin Isles Subdivision, to be known as lot 72A, Twin Isles Subdivision, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Luther)
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16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for a replat of lots 554,555 and 556, South Silver Creek Village, Unit One, to be known as lot 554A, South Silver Creek Village, Unit One, a combination of 3 lots into 1. (Luther)
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17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for the final plat approval of Brinegar Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 1 lot on 1.238 acres out of the Smith Bailey Survey No. 101, Abstract No. 56, located at 321 Shoals Parkway. (Luther)
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18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request to release Subdivision Improvement Bond #LICX1210566 and the acceptance of Maintenance Bond #101528858 for Serenity Springs Subdivision. (Beierle)
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for the preliminary plat approval for Headwater at the San Gabriel, Phase 2, a private subdivision consisting of 26 lots on 28.56 acres out of the H.M. Babcock Survey No. 1388, Abstract No. 1372 and the Samuel M. Bingham Survey, Abstract No. 86, located in the 300 block of First Down Dash. (Collier)
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20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request for a preliminary plat approval for Lot No. 1, Windermere Airpark III, Plat No. 3.1 being .29 acre out of the Maria Salinas Survey No. 17, Abstract No. 776, for the construction of an airport hanger. (Dockery)
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21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County employees and elected officials process to manage expenses made without a proper contract or PO. (Wilson)
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22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers. (Wilson)
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23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor. (Wilson)
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY25 Budget Transfers. (Wilson)
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25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Orange County and Burnet County for inmate housing;
b. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Liberty County and Burnet County for Jail Services;
c. County Child Welfare Services Non-Financial Agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2032;
d. Amendment No. I for Burnet County Annex Renovation/Expansion to have all pay applications to include a signature spot for the Architect and to be notarized;
e. Interlocal Agreement between Burnet County and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to make improvements to portions of CR 104 and CR 105 to better serve ingress/egress to the newly created state park to be known as Post Oak Ridge State Park. Said agreement calls for improvements such as road widening, pavement repairs, widening of surface, hot mix overlay, and safety improvements to the roadways. Improvements on CR 104 shall be for an approximate 2 mile distance between its intersection to CR 105 and to FM 1478. Costs of right of way acquisitions to belong to Burnet County but improvement expenses that are pre-approved shall be reimbursed by TPWD. Improvements to CR 105 shall be for an approximate distance of 4 miles. Right of way acquisition for CR 105 shall be performed by Burnet County but reimbursed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Thereafter, maintenance to CR105 shall be transferred to TPWD so it may become a Park Road and all improvements be performed at TPWD expense;
f. The Tocker Foundation's Newspaper Digitization Grant for digitally preserving Herman Brown Free Library's historic microfilm, which will be made available on the Portal to Texas History; and
g. The 2025-2026 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation from the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool.
b. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Liberty County and Burnet County for Jail Services;
c. County Child Welfare Services Non-Financial Agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2032;
d. Amendment No. I for Burnet County Annex Renovation/Expansion to have all pay applications to include a signature spot for the Architect and to be notarized;
e. Interlocal Agreement between Burnet County and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to make improvements to portions of CR 104 and CR 105 to better serve ingress/egress to the newly created state park to be known as Post Oak Ridge State Park. Said agreement calls for improvements such as road widening, pavement repairs, widening of surface, hot mix overlay, and safety improvements to the roadways. Improvements on CR 104 shall be for an approximate 2 mile distance between its intersection to CR 105 and to FM 1478. Costs of right of way acquisitions to belong to Burnet County but improvement expenses that are pre-approved shall be reimbursed by TPWD. Improvements to CR 105 shall be for an approximate distance of 4 miles. Right of way acquisition for CR 105 shall be performed by Burnet County but reimbursed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Thereafter, maintenance to CR105 shall be transferred to TPWD so it may become a Park Road and all improvements be performed at TPWD expense;
f. The Tocker Foundation's Newspaper Digitization Grant for digitally preserving Herman Brown Free Library's historic microfilm, which will be made available on the Portal to Texas History; and
g. The 2025-2026 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation from the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool.
Attachments
- Interlocal Agreement Jail Services
- Interlocal Coop Agreement
- Child Welfare Services Non-Financial Agreement
- Annex Amendment #1
- Burnet County TPWD Road Agreement_6-17-25
- Tocker Digitization Grant Contract
- Portal to Texas History Project Agreement 2024-2026
- TAC Health Insurance
26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings: (Wilson)
a. Bid 25-5120-02 Burnet County Jail Visitation Room Renovation to Shellback Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $511,748.
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27.
Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the Ritz & Associates Arbitrage Rebate Report and authorize payment of $142,551 from tax note funds to the federal government. (Wilson)
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28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the County Judge to review and concur with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards regarding Burnet County's Visition Renovation. (Wilson)
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29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding converting and using the 2nd floor of 127 E. Jackson St, Burnet, Texas 78611 as a permanent Commissioners Court meeting place and County Judge courtroom. (Wilson)
Attachments
- 20250618_Burnet County Annex_1F_Test Fit
- 20250618_Burnet County Annex_Floor Plan Update
- 20250620_Burnet County Annex_Update
30.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. Burnet County Auditor FY25 Monthly Financial Report - May; and
b. MOU between the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas (DPS) and Burnet County Sheriff's Office (Allied Agency);
c. Burnet County June 2025 Limited Compliance Review Inspection Report; and
d. Marble Falls Area EMS Report.
b. MOU between the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas (DPS) and Burnet County Sheriff's Office (Allied Agency);
c. Burnet County June 2025 Limited Compliance Review Inspection Report; and
d. Marble Falls Area EMS Report.
Attachments
- May Financial Statements
- MOU_Between_DPS_and_BCSO
- Burnet Co. June 2025 LCR
- MFAEMS - Burnet County Update - June 20, 2025
31.
Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the following:
a. Burnet County's response to Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kV Transmission Project - LCRA/ ONCOR;
b. Determining whether Burnet County Commissioners Court should declare this issue as an unforeseen grave necessity or emergency related to the proposed transmission lines;
c. Hiring attorneys or other professionals to represent Burnet County before the PUC and other regulatory agencies concerning the proposed transmission lines. Said attorney's and other professional fees should not exceed $100,000; and
d. Paying attorney's or other professionals fees from the existing FY25 fund balance.
b. Determining whether Burnet County Commissioners Court should declare this issue as an unforeseen grave necessity or emergency related to the proposed transmission lines;
c. Hiring attorneys or other professionals to represent Burnet County before the PUC and other regulatory agencies concerning the proposed transmission lines. Said attorney's and other professional fees should not exceed $100,000; and
d. Paying attorney's or other professionals fees from the existing FY25 fund balance.
32.
Calendar Review.
33.
Adjournment
The Commissioners' Court reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code including, but not limited to, Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations)Deliberations about Security Devices), 551.087 (Economic Development), 418.183 (Deliberations about Homeland Security Issues). Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Burnet County will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending Commissioners' Court. To better serve you, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Ms. Madeline Parker, Commissioners' Court Coordinator, at (512) 715-5276. Please note, the location of the meeting is subject to change based upon availability of the Courtroom. If meeting location is changed, notice at the above meeting location shall be posted to ensure public access to meeting is granted.
Posted by 5:00 o'clock P.M. on the 20th day of June, 2025
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE