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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 AUGUST 5, 2025
MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 2nd Floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, Texas

AMENDED
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.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Department Updates: (Wilson)
a. July 2025 Flood:
i. Burnet County Sheriff's Office;
ii. Emergency Management, including Debris Site;
iii. Road & Bridge Precinct 1;
iv. Road & Bridge Precinct 2; and
v. Road & Bridge Precinct 3.
b. IT - Cybersecurity Update
 
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding extending the Burnet County Local State of Disaster past August 5, 2025. (Wilson)
 
6.
Discuss and take action on setting a date and time for a public hearing on the County Clerk Records Archive Plan. (Wilson/ Stafford)
 
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the various options for the FY26 proposed budget. (Wilson)
 
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the various options for the FY26 tax rate: (Wilson)
a. General Fund;
b. County Special Road & Bridge; and
c. Debt Service.
 
9.
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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10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the proposed updated Burnet County Background Check Policy. (Wilson)
 

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11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the FY26 proposed budget for Ark of Highland Lakes. (Wilson)
 

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12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County office space for the following departments: (Wilson)
a. District Attorneys;
b. Adult Probation;
c. Juvenile Probation;
d. Tax Assessor/ Collector;
e. Elections Office;
f. Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.
 
13.
Discussion and potential action regarding notification to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles of changes, if any, to the optional fees allowed to be imposed by a Texas county for road and bridge (TX Trans. Code 502.401) and/or for child safety (TX Trans. Code 502.403). (Wilson)
 

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14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a request from Spicewood Fire Rescue for $35,000 from the County's dedicated fire training fund to purchase a thermal drone. The drone to be available regionally. (Dockery)
 

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15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to purchase a used Motor Grader for Road and Bridge Precinct 4. (Dockery)
 

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16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding moving funds in the amount of $52,081.94 incorrectly recorded in Fund 100 to Fund 180 restricted. (Wilson)
 

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17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers: (Wilson)
 

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18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor. (Wilson)
 

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19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. Approval for additional services with Levy Dykema through October 31, 2025;
b. Approval for the Tour Texas Destination Content Plan Renewal;
c. Approval for Public Defender Michelle Moore to discuss reimbursement rate with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) for the FY26 TIDC North Hill Country Public Defenders' Office Improvement grant;
d. Approval to accept the FY26 MVCPA grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Task Force; and 
e. Approval for Alpha Omega Wireless quote for TIPS contract # 240101 for a re-cable installation at County Road 208 that is causing occasional outages at a radio site.
 

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20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Burnet County declaring August Emergency Management Awareness and Appreciation Month: (Dockery)
a. Joining local governments and the Capital Area Council of Governments in recognizing the dedication of emergency managers in all fields, including municipal, county, school district, university, state, and the private sector;
b. Declaring and acknowledging the tremendous work our local emergency managers perform throughout the year, but most notably for their relentless work during the July 2025 flood disaster.
 

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21.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. PEC Notice of Utility Service Connections;
b. Letter from Cedar Park;
c. June Financial Report; and
d. Ark of Highland Lakes - 2025 Flood Operations Report.
 

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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 1st day of August, 2025
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS


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CLERK OF THE COURT


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COUNTY JUDGE