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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 AUGUST 19, 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.
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 appropriate action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to change the Proposed FY26 budget. (Wilson)
Attachments
- FY26 Proposed Budget- File Marked
- 20250818_2nd Corrected_Proposed Budget Book
- SO Positions Wages by Year &Crime Rate
- EO Salary Data Comparable Counties
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting a new date and time to hold a public hearing on the FY26 budget. (Wilson)
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting a new date and time to adopt the FY26 budget. (Wilson)
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting a date and time to adopt the FY26 tax rates for the following:
a. General Fund;
b. County Special Road & Bridge; and
c. Debt Service.
a. General Fund;
b. County Special Road & Bridge; and
c. Debt Service.
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding requiring elected officials and department heads to submit proposed budget changes in writing for the FY26 Proposed Budget to countyjudge@burnetcountytexas.org. (Wilson)
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to set the Sheriff and Constable fees for 2026. (Wilson)
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval of the TXDOT County Road Inventory. (Wilson)
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the approval of the White Wing Manufactured Home Rental Community consisting of 59 lots on 30 acres, located at CR 211 and Shelby Lane. (Beierle)
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to name 4 streets located in the White Wing Manufactured Home Rental Community to be known as Lindy Lane, Ivory Lane, Haven Way and Bubba Lane. (Beierle)
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of the Treasurer's Monthly Report - July 2025. (Wilson)
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following: (Wilson)
a. Acceptance of the donation from the 2025 Burnet County Employee Picnic basket drawing in the amount of $5,107; and
b. Distribution of the funds to Ark of Highland Lakes or another local nonprofit.
a. Acceptance of the donation from the 2025 Burnet County Employee Picnic basket drawing in the amount of $5,107; and
b. Distribution of the funds to Ark of Highland Lakes or another local nonprofit.
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without PO's. (Wilson)
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers: (Wilson)
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor. (Wilson)
Attachments
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to complete the interlocal agreement with Coryell, McLennan, and Williamson Counties for the FY26 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Task Force;
b. Amend, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions for revising the Pitney Bowes Postage machine contract with a new lower price that was approved and signed in commissioners court on June 24, 2025;
c. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents to accept the proposal from East Texas Mack Buy Back Program for 2026 Mack GR64F Dump Trucks;
d. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents to accept the proposal from Cadence Bank to finance four (4) 2026 Mack GR64F Dump Trucks;
e. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents regarding the additions to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) grant application previously submitted on April 28, 2025 for the Bertram Library. The proposed addendums include installation of an additional privacy pod at the Herman Brown Library and renovation of a conference room at the Marble Falls Library;
f. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to accept the Capital Area Council of Governments solid waste allocation reimbursement costs associated with debris clean-up in the amount of up to $30,000;
g. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents regarding an Agreement between Burnet County and Creative Decor Holiday Lighting for the following:
a. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to complete the interlocal agreement with Coryell, McLennan, and Williamson Counties for the FY26 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant for the Heart of Texas Auto Task Force;
b. Amend, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions for revising the Pitney Bowes Postage machine contract with a new lower price that was approved and signed in commissioners court on June 24, 2025;
c. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents to accept the proposal from East Texas Mack Buy Back Program for 2026 Mack GR64F Dump Trucks;
d. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents to accept the proposal from Cadence Bank to finance four (4) 2026 Mack GR64F Dump Trucks;
e. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents regarding the additions to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) grant application previously submitted on April 28, 2025 for the Bertram Library. The proposed addendums include installation of an additional privacy pod at the Herman Brown Library and renovation of a conference room at the Marble Falls Library;
f. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to accept the Capital Area Council of Governments solid waste allocation reimbursement costs associated with debris clean-up in the amount of up to $30,000;
g. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents regarding an Agreement between Burnet County and Creative Decor Holiday Lighting for the following:
i. Installation of Christmas lights on the Main Courthouse, Herman Brown Library, Square Annex, and 127 E Jackson St;
ii. Wrapping trees at the South Annex;
iii. Approving the purchase of additional lights for plant and tree growth; and
h. Authorizing Burnet County, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office, to apply for ammo and medical kits from the National Rifle Association (NRA).ii. Wrapping trees at the South Annex;
iii. Approving the purchase of additional lights for plant and tree growth; and
Attachments
- Interlocal Heart of Texas Theft Task Force
- 25 REVISED PITNEY BOWES CONTRACT
- East Texas Mack Buy Back Program
- Cadence Proposal
- TSLAC - Application Certification Form - LIFI Expansion
- CAPCOG Solid Waste Allocation Reimbursement
- Debris Clean Up Funding
- burnet 2025 install
- Burnet TX lights
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approving, signing, and executing all necessary documents and actions to certify that the Burnet County Sheriff's Office met the required traffic stops during FY24 to meet the duty and requirements of the SB22 grant.
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approving, signing, and executing all necessary documents and actions to certify that the Burnet County Sheriff's Office met the required traffic stops during FY25 to meet the duty and requirements of the SB22 grant.
24.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. TCEQ Application and Preliminary Decision for Water Quality Land Application Permit for Municipal Wastewater;
b. TCEQ Approval of Temporary Debris Management Site Resulting from a disaster;
c. Texas Wildlife Services Program Summary Report;
a. TCEQ Application and Preliminary Decision for Water Quality Land Application Permit for Municipal Wastewater;
b. TCEQ Approval of Temporary Debris Management Site Resulting from a disaster;
c. Texas Wildlife Services Program Summary Report;
Attachments
- TCEQ Application and Preliminary Decision for Water Quality Land Application Permit for Municipal Wastewater
- TCEQ Temp Debris Management Site Approval
- Texas Wildlife Monthly Report
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
26.
Calendar Review.
27.
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 15th day of August, 2025
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE