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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 NOVEMBER 25, 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 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.
4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approving the Resolution of Appreciation to honor the Eagle Scout Candidate Thomas Ryan McAnally for his service to the Historic Stringtown Cemetary. (Wilson)
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6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointments for committees and boards:
a. The reappointment of Sharon Barelay, Bill Proffer, and Felecia Sanchez to the Emergency Services District #2 (ESD) board (Luther);
b. The reappointment of Bucky Brady to the Emergency Services District #3 (ESD) board (Luther); and
c. The reappointment of County Judge Bryan Wilson and Commissioner Joe Don Dockery to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) and approval to pay the CAPCOG membership fees in an amount not to exceed $2,786.10 (Wilson).
a. The reappointment of Sharon Barelay, Bill Proffer, and Felecia Sanchez to the Emergency Services District #2 (ESD) board (Luther);
b. The reappointment of Bucky Brady to the Emergency Services District #3 (ESD) board (Luther); and
c. The reappointment of County Judge Bryan Wilson and Commissioner Joe Don Dockery to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) and approval to pay the CAPCOG membership fees in an amount not to exceed $2,786.10 (Wilson).
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7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 10 (ESD 10): (Wilson)
a. To adopt the results of the November 4, 2025, election and approve, sign, and execute the Order establishing Burnet County ESD 10;
b. Authorize Commissioner Precinct 2 to identify and nominate five (5) potential ESD 10 commissioners for consideration during the December 23, 2025, commissioners court meeting.
a. To adopt the results of the November 4, 2025, election and approve, sign, and execute the Order establishing Burnet County ESD 10;
b. Authorize Commissioner Precinct 2 to identify and nominate five (5) potential ESD 10 commissioners for consideration during the December 23, 2025, commissioners court meeting.
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8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following for Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 11 (ESD 11): (Wilson)
a. To adopt the results of the November 4, 2025 election and approve, sign, and execute the Order establishing Burnet County ESD 11;
b. Authorize Commissioner Precinct 1 to identify and nominate five (5) potential ESD 11 commissioners for consideration during the December 23, 2025, commissioners court meeting.
a. To adopt the results of the November 4, 2025 election and approve, sign, and execute the Order establishing Burnet County ESD 11;
b. Authorize Commissioner Precinct 1 to identify and nominate five (5) potential ESD 11 commissioners for consideration during the December 23, 2025, commissioners court meeting.
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9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval of bond for Roxanne Nelson, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1. (Wilson)
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10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept a check from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for Burnet County's Hazardous Household Waste event in an amount not to exceed $500. (Dockery)
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to allow the District Attorney's Office to hire an experienced Law Enforcement Officer for the District Attorney's Office at Step 6 in a salary amount not to exceed $82,180.80. (Wilson)
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to instruct the Burnet County Auditor to issue a Request for Qualifications in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 2254.003 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). (Wilson)
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval to transfer of the following Burnet County Sheriff's Office assets to auction: (Wilson)
a. Unit 90 - 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe;
b. Unit 184 - 2018 Ford Explorer;
c. Unit 196 - 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe;
d. Unit 200 - 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe; and
e. Unit 204 - 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe.
a. Unit 90 - 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe;
b. Unit 184 - 2018 Ford Explorer;
c. Unit 196 - 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe;
d. Unit 200 - 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe; and
e. Unit 204 - 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to execute the agreement with the State of Texas acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for Advanced Funding for Voluntary Local Government Contributions to Transportation Improvement Projects With No Required Match On-System including Attachment A in an amount not to exceed $300,000. (Beierle)
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15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve a Privacy and Confidentiality Policy addition to the Burnet County Library System Policies. (Beierle)
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16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept a donation from Ascent Aerosystems for the Sheriff Donations/ Sheriff's Discretionary Fund in the amount of $1,500. (Wilson)
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept a donation from the Friends of the Spicewood Library for the Ladd and Katherine Hancher Library Foundation grant in an amount of $12,600. (Beierle)
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18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of Burnet County Treasurer's Monthly Report - October 2025. (Wilson)
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19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers: (Wilson)
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20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor. (Wilson)
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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 for an Interlocal Cooperation contract and adopt an Order with the City of Burnet, and accept on behalf of the Herman Brown Free Library utility credits in an amount not to exceed $13,175 and a contribution in an amount not to exceed $7,500 (Beierle);
b. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into a contract with Johnson Controls for an annual inspection of fire alarms and sprinkler systems in Burnet County buildings, in an amount not to exceed $4,191.37 (Wilson);
c. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and adopt an Order with the City of Meadowlakes to assist the City with application of hot mix asphalt near the golf cart storage area of the City in an amount not to exceed $15,000 (Dockery); and
d. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Contract and adopt an Order for FY26 with Burnet County ESD 8 to assist with a Hotmix Overlay on the Helo-Pad of the ESD 8 fire station in Briggs in an amount not to exceed $15,000 (Beierle).
a. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions for an Interlocal Cooperation contract and adopt an Order with the City of Burnet, and accept on behalf of the Herman Brown Free Library utility credits in an amount not to exceed $13,175 and a contribution in an amount not to exceed $7,500 (Beierle);
b. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into a contract with Johnson Controls for an annual inspection of fire alarms and sprinkler systems in Burnet County buildings, in an amount not to exceed $4,191.37 (Wilson);
c. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and adopt an Order with the City of Meadowlakes to assist the City with application of hot mix asphalt near the golf cart storage area of the City in an amount not to exceed $15,000 (Dockery); and
d. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Contract and adopt an Order for FY26 with Burnet County ESD 8 to assist with a Hotmix Overlay on the Helo-Pad of the ESD 8 fire station in Briggs in an amount not to exceed $15,000 (Beierle).
Attachments
- City of Burnet Interlocal Herman Brown Free Library
- Johnson Controls Quote Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System Review
- Interlocal Agreement ORDER with Meadowlakes FY '26
- Meadowlakes FY 26 Interlocal agreement executed
- FY 2026 Interlocal with ESD 8 w order
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action, through a roll call vote, to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into a lease agreement with East Texas Mack Buy Back Program for Road and Bridge Precinct 3's additional 2026 Mack GR64F dump truck that was approved in commissioners court on November 13, 2025. (Collier)
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23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to execute the contract with AAR, Inc for removal and disposal of asbestos and lead abatement at 127 E Jackson, that was approved under Bid 26-4090-01 in commissioners court on November 13, 2025. (Wilson)
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24.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - 11/10/25;
b. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - 11/17/25;
c. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Notice of Public Meeting and Proposed Renewal with Amendment of General Permit;
d. Texas Department of Transportation Grant Opportunity for Rail Crossing Safety;
e. Email of details regarding Lighting of the Square;
f. Email Notice re Rural Ambulance Service Grant Program (H.B. 3000); and
g. USDA Annual Wildlife Services Report - FY2025.
a. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - 11/10/25;
b. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - 11/17/25;
c. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Notice of Public Meeting and Proposed Renewal with Amendment of General Permit;
d. Texas Department of Transportation Grant Opportunity for Rail Crossing Safety;
e. Email of details regarding Lighting of the Square;
f. Email Notice re Rural Ambulance Service Grant Program (H.B. 3000); and
g. USDA Annual Wildlife Services Report - FY2025.
Attachments
- 11.10 PEC Notice of Utility Connections
- 11.17 PEC Notice of Utility Connections
- TCEQ Notice of Public Meeting and Proposed Renewal
- New TxDOT Grant Opportunity for Rail Crossing Safety
- Lighting of Square Email
- Email Rural Ambulance Service Grant Program
- USDA FY25 Annual 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 19th day of November, 2025
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE