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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 SEPTEMBER 2, 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.
Presentation of the donation from the Burnet County Employee Picnic basket sales to Ark of the Highland Lakes and brief presentation on flood recovery efforts. (Wilson/ Stafford)
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Department Updates:
a. Burnet County Sheriff's Office;
b. Emergency Management, including Debris Site;
c. Road & Bridge.
a. Burnet County Sheriff's Office;
b. Emergency Management, including Debris Site;
c. Road & Bridge.
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding extending the Burnet County Local State of Disaster. (Wilson)
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Burnet County declaring September Suicide Prevention Month. (Wilson)
Attachments
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Burnet County declaring September Senior Center Awareness Month. (Wilson)
Attachments
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the proposed Burnet County holiday schedule for FY26. (Wilson)
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11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding allowing the use of county equipment and manpower to assist the Burnet Rodeo Association in arena preparation for their upcoming fundraiser on October 11, 2025. (Beierle)
12.
Discus, consider, and take appropriate action FOR authorization to contract with for Dykema Levy to provide Design Services for Briggs Community Center located at 185 Loop 308 in Briggs, Texas. The project will include documenting the existing conditions for the +/-10,000 SF Briggs Community Center, review them against applicable building codes and provide code-compliant corrections. Also provide design and documentation for the rest of the renovation scope and support the builder during construction. (Beierle)
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13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for the County Court at Law's Official Court Reporter's FY24 compensation to be in compliance with the Texas Government Code 252.0929(j). Payment of back pay of 2,080 hours at the difference to actual payment
of salary $84,572.80 ($40.66 per hour) and corrected amount of salary $97,136.00 ($46.70 per hour) equals $12,563.20. (Wilson)
of salary $84,572.80 ($40.66 per hour) and corrected amount of salary $97,136.00 ($46.70 per hour) equals $12,563.20. (Wilson)
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14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for authorization of payment to Josh Walenta for reimbursement of reasonable cost incurred for the bulldozer work rendered to restore public access to Cow Creek due to the flooding during the declared disaster on or about July 5th and 6th, 2025. (Collier)
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15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without PO's. (Wilson)
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16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers: (Wilson)
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17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor. (Wilson)
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. Approval to sign and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter the Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases Interlocal Agreement; and
b. Approval to sign and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter the lease agreement for the East Texas Mack Buy Back Program for 2026 Mack GR64F Dump Trucks.
a. Approval to sign and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter the Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases Interlocal Agreement; and
b. Approval to sign and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter the lease agreement for the East Texas Mack Buy Back Program for 2026 Mack GR64F Dump Trucks.
Attachments
19.
Acknowledgement of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. PEC Letter and Notice of Utitlity Connections.
a. PEC Letter and Notice of Utitlity Connections.
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
21.
Calendar Review.
22.
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 26th day of August, 2025
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE