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BURNET COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
 
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 JULY 29, 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.
Public Comments - Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007, the commissioners court allows any person to make comment on any item appearing on the agenda, however in this section of public comment any person may make comment on items not posted 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. 
 
4.
Executive Session. The Burnet County Commissioners Court hereby gives public notice of it's intent to go into an executive session with County Civil Attorney and/or the County Attorney in accordance with Texas Government Code 551.071.  The following potential types of discussions are legally permissible: Sections 551/071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), 551.087 (Economic Development), 418.183 (Deliberations about Homeland Security Issues), 551.0725 (Contracts being negotiated).

a. Discuss and consideration of contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (as per Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, "Consultation with Attorney", including the following: 
i. Legal matters pertaining to Burnet County's response to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kV Transmission Project, LCRA/ ONCOR electric line and discussion of engagement of a law firm and/ or attorney to advise and represent.
 
5.
Reconvene in Open Session.
 
6.
Discuss, consider, and take action authorizing Commissioner Pro Tem to execute appropriate documents to engage a law firm and/or attorney to advise and represent Burnet County in response to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765 kV-Transmission Project - LCRA/ ONCOR electric line.
 
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the proposed Burnet County Employee "No Pets" Policy. (Wilson)
 

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8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the proposed updated Burnet County Employee Longevity Pay Policy. (Wilson)
 

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9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding carrying forward the FY25 Road and Bridge budget to the FY26 budget. (Wilson)
 

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10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for the FY26 proposed budget for Burnet County elected officials: (Wilson)

a. Cost of living adjustment (COLA) increases; and
b. Requested elected official pay raises.
 

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11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the creation of the Salary Grievance Committee for elected officials' salaries as set by Local Government Code Sec. 152. (Wilson)
 

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12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of the following: (Wilson)
a. Treasurer's Monthly Report; and
b. Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report - Q3 FY25 (April-June). (Wilson)
 

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13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without PO's. (Wilson)
 

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14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line-item transfers: (Wilson)
 

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15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor. (Wilson)
 

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16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY25 Budget Amendments. (Wilson)
 

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17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the FY25 budget adjustment. (Wilson)
 

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18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for 127 E Jackson: (Wilson)
a. Lead abatement; and
b. Approval of Change Order # 1 for CPS 25-4090-01 Burnet County Annex Renovation/ Expansion submitted by J Poole Group.
 

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19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Approval for the annual interlocal agreement and order with the City of Horseshoe Bay (Dockery);
b. Approval to accept the FY26 MVCPA grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Task Force;
c. Approval to apply and sign a resolution to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for the FY26 Indigent Defense Improvement Program Technology Grant; and
d. Approval for Burnet County to apply and execute all related documents for the FY26 SB22 Rural Law Enforcement Grant Program for the County Sheriff's, County Attorneys', and District Attorneys' Offices. (Wilson/ Arredondo/ Thomas)
 

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20.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. PEC Notice of Utility Connections;
b. Marble Falls Area EMS Quarterly Update;
c. Burnet Central Appraisal District Certification of 2025 Appraisal Roll;
d. Burnet County Central Appraisal District FY26 Adopted Budget;
e. TCEQ Letter re: Approval to Burn;
f. TCEQ Letter re: Extension of Temporary Debris Management Site;
g. Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting; and
h. Thank You Note.
 

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21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Department Updates: (Wilson)
a. Agri-Life 4-H & Youth Leadership Program (Colton Ripley).
 
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
 
23.
Calendar Review.
 
24.
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  25th of July, 2025
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS


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CLERK OF THE COURT


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COUNTY JUDGE