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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 OCTOBER 28, 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.
Executive Session. Discussion with Burnet County Commissioner's Court and the County Civil Attorney(s) and/or the County Attorney in accordance with Texas Government Codes 551.071. 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, Section: 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney). (Dockery)
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.
 
4.
Reconvene in Open Session.
 
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.
 
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve Ascension Health Alliance d/b/a Ascension the issuance of bonds in one or more series by the Indiana Finance Authority. A portion of the proceeds of the Bonds will be used by Ascension to refinance certain costs of health care projects at Ascension Seton Highland Lakes Hospital and are limited in principle to the amount of $2,000,000. (Wilson)
 

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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 to accept a donation to the Herman Brown Free Library from The Friends of the Library in the amount of $25,000. (Beierle)
 
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of donation from O'Malley Tires in the amount of $250 for the Precinct 4 Thanksgiving luncheon. (Dockery)
 
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding amending the Burnet County Purchasing Policy. (Wilson)
 

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11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to designate Tessa Rowland as the Federal Government Services Administration (SAM) Entity Administrator for Burnet County. (Wilson)
 

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12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action in accordance with Local Government Code 2254.003 regarding the selection of American Structurepoint, Inc. for professional engineering services related to the coordination of transportation planning efforts and the development of a Transportation Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and Program (CIPP) in an amount not to exceed $150,000 and to authorize the County Judge to work with American Structurepoint, Inc., General Counsel, and Burnet County Auditor to negotiate rates and finalize and execute the engineering contract. (Wilson)
 

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13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to issue a Request for Qualifications for architectural services in accordance with the Local Government Code 2254.003 to inventory, assess, gather public input, to develop short term and long term recommendations for Burnet County land and buildings use for office space in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Wilson)
 
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to issue a Request for Qualifications in accordance with the Local Government Code 2254.003 to inventory, assess, gather public input, and develop land use planning recommendations regarding Burnet County's historical buildings, historical sites, and undeveloped land holdings in an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund. The assessment shall include condition inspection and documentation for all structures. (Wilson) 
 
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action approving Burnet County's domain switch to the already reserved BurnetCoTx.gov to build legitimacy and public trust, consistency and professionalism, compliance and best practice, and to sustain long-term cost and stability. (Collier)
 
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approval of using Sequel Data Systems Incorporated for installing Dell Switches at 127 E. Jackson St. in an amount not to exceed $29,889.64. (Collier)
 

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17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action approving CommServ Pros to replace a corrupted fiber line from the main courthouse to the buildings on the south side of the square in an amount not to exceed $10,303.70. (Collier)
 

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18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the purchase and installation of a new a/c unit for the jail data room in an amount not to exceed $10,594. (Wilson)
 

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19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the lease of a new postage machine for the Llano public defender's office at 1447 E State Highway 71, Llano, Texas 78643 in an amount not to exceed monthly payments of $41.92. (Wilson)
 

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20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve Work Order No. 25-315 with K.C. Engineering, Inc. for engineering services on the CR 407 project in an amount not to exceed $29,320. (Dockery)
 

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21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request to replat lots 1 and 2, The Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge, Section 1, to be known as lot 1A, The Ranches at Blackbuck Ridge, Section 1, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Luther)
 

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22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the naming of 4 streets in the White Wing Manufactured Rental Community, Woodpecker Lane, Haven Lane, Ivory Lane and Bubba Lane, for 911 addressing requirements. (Beierle)
 

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23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Thomas Ranch, Parcel 55, a private subdivision consisting of 74 lots on 36.75 acres, located at CR 404 and Paleface Ranch Road. (Dockery)
 

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24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Thomas Ranch Parcel 49, a private subdivision consisting of 46 lots on 17.04 acres, located at CR 404 and Paleface Ranch Road. (Dockery)
 

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25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Thomas Ranch, Parcel 48, a private subdivision consisting of 206 lots on 52.56 acres located at CR 404 and Paleface Ranch Road. (Dockery)
 

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26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a request from Arete Thomas Ranch Holdings, LLC, for the cancellation of lots 46, 48, 49, 50, 53 and 55, Thomas Ranch, Section 1, as recorded in Document #202306164, O.P.R.B.C.T. (Dockery)
 

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27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Thomas Ranch, Parcel 46, a private subdivision consisting of 117 lots on 46.87 acres, located at CR 404 and Paleface Ranch Road. (Dockery)
 

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28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of the FY25 fourth quarter unannounced case fund audit. (Wilson)
 

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29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of the Treasurer's monthly report for September 2025 and acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report - Qtr. 4 FY25. (Wilson)
 

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30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without PO's or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901. (Wilson)
 

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31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers. (Wilson)
 

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32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor. (Wilson)
 

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33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts or agreements to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to ratify an Interlocal Cooperation Act and Order and accept reimbursement from Hamilton County for travel expenses;
b. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to renew the Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Interlocal Agreement and Order for Mental Health Jail Based Services;
c. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to renew the Dronesense by Versaterm contract with the Burnet County Sheriff's Office in an amount not to exceed $8,700;
d. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to accept a contract between SADA Systems Google Workspace and the Burnet County Sheriff's Office in an amount not to exceed $26,294.40;
e. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to enter a Memorandum of Understanding between Burnet County and the City of Burnet to collaborate and produce a 'Welcome to Burnet' video for Burnet County Tourism in an amount not to exceed $2,500; 
f. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to enter an Interlocal Agreement and Order between Burnet County and the City of Burnet regarding the employed and contracted Magistrates of Burnet County and the City of Burnet;
g. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to enter an Interlocal Agreement and Order with the City of Horseshoe Bay that will allow Burnet County to assist the City of Horseshoe Bay with construction of a gravel walkway in a city-owned park (Dockery); 
h. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to sponsor the January 2026 State of the County Luncheon in an amount not to exceed $1,500; and
i. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to extend services with Levy Dykema at 127 E Jackson St. through January 31, 2026.
 

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34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding grants to be approved and/ or ratified:
a. Approve and accept the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Family Place Grant award and sign the FY26 contract;
b. Approve and accept the Texas State Libraries and Archives Commission's LIFI grant contract in an amount not to exceed $111,216 for a pod for the Herman Brown Library and an alcove for the Marble Falls Library (Beierle)
c. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to accept the resolution for Texas Feeding Texans Grant Program from the Texas Department of Agriculture;
d. Approve and accept the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant award; and
e. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to apply for the CAPCOG Solid Waste Grant Program (Dockery).
 

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35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings: (Wilson)
a. Authorization to go out to bid to upgrade or replace the Burnet County Jail Fire Control Panels;
b. Authorization for renewal of Bid No. 25-6100-01 with Texas Materials Group, Inc. for Dense-Graded Hot Mix Asphalt Type B, C, and D with an updated minimum start-up amount of 100 tons. Bid No. 25-6100-01 was approved in commissioners court on November 21, 2024 (Dockery);
c. Authorization for renewal of Bid No. 25-6100-01 with Asphalt, Inc d/b/a Lonestar Paving Company for Dense-Graded Hot Mix Asphalt Type B, C, and D with an updated minimum start-up amount of 100 tons. Bid No. 25-6100-01 was approved in commissioners court on November 21, 2024 (Dockery);
d. Authorization of bid renewal 25-6100-02 with DIJ Construction, Inc. for Burnet County Street Striping Projects (Dockery); and
e. Authorization to re-bid the installation of an elevator at 127 E. Jackson St.
 

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36.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. PEC Notice of Utility Connection - October 13, 2025;
b. PEC Notice of Utility Connection - October 20, 2025;
c. Public Comment from Michael Kammlah;
d. Public Comment from Neddah Magnan;
e. Public Comment from Jason Christopher;
f. Public Comment from Ren Henry;
f. Texas Commission on Environment Quality Temporary Debris Management Site Extension Request;
g. Railroad Commission of Texas Hearing Notice re: Gas Service; and
h. Traffic Roadway Counts for Fall 2025 transportation plan update.
 

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37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings: (Wilson)
a. Special Meeting in November to discuss, consider, and take action on the removal of lead and asbestos at 127 E. Jackson St.
 
38.
Calendar Review.
 
39.
Public Comments - Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007 and the Burnet County commissioners court rules of decorum, any person may make comment on any item not appearing 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. 
 
40.
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 22nd day of October, 2025
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS


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CLERK OF THE COURT


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COUNTY JUDGE