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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 16, 2025
MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 607 N. Vanderveer, 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.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Burnet County declaring October 5-11, 2025, National 4-H Week. (Wilson)
Attachments
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on Burnet County declaring October 5-11, 2025 National Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) Week for outreach from Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Services. (Wilson)
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6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Constitution Week Proclamation. (Wilson)
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7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning a burn ban in unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
8.
To discuss, consider and approve the corrected Order for special election for ESD 11, previously entered by the court on August 12, 2025, to more closely match the language on the Petition to specifically exclude emergency ambulance services. (Wilson)
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9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the Election Commission's request to adopt a succession plan, under which the newly appointed Elections Administrator would officially assume duties on January 1, 2026, and to add one (1) full-time staff member, not to exceed two (2) months, to the Elections Office to train the new Elections Administrator. (Wilson)
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10.
Consideration of approval to place property lien, pursuant to action previously taken and approved by the Burnet County Commissioners Court to address Texas Health & Safety Code public nuisances issues at 208 Deer Springs Drive, Burnet County. Said potential action includes filing a sworn account of costs, acknowledgment by the owner of said costs plus, and copies of the previous orders issued by the Commissioners Court to accompany the lien to be filed. (Luther)
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11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request from Ronald Meece for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations for a 1 acre tract out of an 8.61 acre, identified as BCAD parcel number 47780, to be sold in conjunction with lots 746, 747 and 748, Enchanted Valley, Section 1. (Luther)
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12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Ricky Pearson for 2 acre tract out of a 4.20 acre tract known as BCAD parcel #50645, located in the 700 block of CR 323A. (Collier)
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13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without PO's or contracts. (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 the following for 127 E Jackson: (Wilson)
a. Contract Amendment with J Poole Group for the 2nd floor renovation for an amount not to exceed $200,000.
a. Contract Amendment with J Poole Group for the 2nd floor renovation for an amount not to exceed $200,000.
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. Approval to accept, sign, electronically sign, and/ or execute all necessary documents and actions for the FY 2026 Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) grant;
b. Approval to accept, sign, and/ or execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the Texas State Library and Archives Commission's LIFI grant contractor of $60,000 on behalf of the Bertram Library;
c. Approval to accept, sign, and/ or execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the revised Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority of the State of Texas grant and statement of grant award for Heart of Texas Auto Task Force that was signed in Burnet County Commissioners Court on August 5, 2025; and
d. Approval to accept, sign, and/ or execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the addendum to the co-operative "piggy-back" agreement for Burnet County fuel card services and consigned fuel supply for Road and Bridge Precinct 1 - (Luther).
a. Approval to accept, sign, electronically sign, and/ or execute all necessary documents and actions for the FY 2026 Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) grant;
b. Approval to accept, sign, and/ or execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the Texas State Library and Archives Commission's LIFI grant contractor of $60,000 on behalf of the Bertram Library;
c. Approval to accept, sign, and/ or execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the revised Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority of the State of Texas grant and statement of grant award for Heart of Texas Auto Task Force that was signed in Burnet County Commissioners Court on August 5, 2025; and
d. Approval to accept, sign, and/ or execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the addendum to the co-operative "piggy-back" agreement for Burnet County fuel card services and consigned fuel supply for Road and Bridge Precinct 1 - (Luther).
Attachments
- FY26 SAVNS Grant Contract
- LIFI-26009
- MVCPA Award Letter
- Addendum to Agreement
- Excell Quote
- Burnet County Mail - Burnet County - pumps and readers
- Original Cooperative Agreement Fuel Card Services and Consigned Fuel Supply
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adopting the taxpayer impact statement as per H.B. 1522. (Wilson)
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19.
Public Hearing on the FY26 Budget at 9:00 a.m. (Wilson)
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adoption of the FY26 Budget by record vote. (Wilson)
Attachments
- Proposed Budget Changes
- Public Defender
- District_Attorney
- Magistrate Department
- Sheriff's Office
- Library
- Jail reserve table and support
- 20250831_RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER..Job Description
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to adopt the 2025 General Ad Valorem Tax Rate, the Special Road and Bridge Tax Rate, and the Debt Tax Rate, which will fund the FY26 Budget at 9:00 a.m. (Wilson)
22.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. PEC Utility Service Connection Notice;
b. Burnet County Auditor FY 25 Monthly financial report - July; and
c. LCRA Notice of Transmission Line Right-of-Way Maintenance.
a. PEC Utility Service Connection Notice;
b. Burnet County Auditor FY 25 Monthly financial report - July; and
c. LCRA Notice of Transmission Line Right-of-Way Maintenance.
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23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
24.
Calendar Review.
25.
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 10th day of September, 2025
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE