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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 DECEMBER 9, 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 a flood recovery update, debris site clean-up and debris clean-up, search, rescue, and law enforcement response, and long-term recovery plan from the following: (Wilson)
a. Ark of Highland Lakes Executive Director — Kevin Nauman;
b. Office Emergency Management Coordinator — Derek Marchio;
c. Development Services Director — Herb Darling;
d. Burnet County Auditor — Kelley Glaeser;
e. Burnet County Sheriff — Sheriff Calvin Boyd; and
f. Authorize request for proposals for after action review and report in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
a. Ark of Highland Lakes Executive Director — Kevin Nauman;
b. Office Emergency Management Coordinator — Derek Marchio;
c. Development Services Director — Herb Darling;
d. Burnet County Auditor — Kelley Glaeser;
e. Burnet County Sheriff — Sheriff Calvin Boyd; and
f. Authorize request for proposals for after action review and report in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointments for committees and boards:
a. The reappointment of Billy Elliot and Bruce Serry to Burnet County Emergancy Services District (ESD) No. 1 board effective January 1, 2026 (Dockery);
b. The reappointment of Robyn Ritcher to the Burnet County ESD No. 6 board effective January 1, 2026 (Dockery/ Collier);
c. The reappointment of Nancy Hansen and Herbert Holloway, Jr. for the Burnet County ESD No. 6 board effective January 1, 2026 (Collier); and
d. The appointment of David LeBlanc to the Burnet County ESD No. 9 board effective January 1, 2026 (Dockery).
a. The reappointment of Billy Elliot and Bruce Serry to Burnet County Emergancy Services District (ESD) No. 1 board effective January 1, 2026 (Dockery);
b. The reappointment of Robyn Ritcher to the Burnet County ESD No. 6 board effective January 1, 2026 (Dockery/ Collier);
c. The reappointment of Nancy Hansen and Herbert Holloway, Jr. for the Burnet County ESD No. 6 board effective January 1, 2026 (Collier); and
d. The appointment of David LeBlanc to the Burnet County ESD No. 9 board effective January 1, 2026 (Dockery).
Attachments
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action accepting the biennial Regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) report from the Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center. (Wilson)
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8.
Discuss and consider Judge Wilson's recusal from the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kV Transmission Project, LCRA/ONCOR electric line issue. (Wilson)
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9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding updates and potential actions to Burnet County's response to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kV Transmission Project, LCRA/ ONCOR electric line. (Wilson/ Beierle)
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding developing a county-wide policy dedicated to providing equitable access to County digital services by April 2026 to comply with Federal Law. (Wilson)
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to establish a policy requiring all contracts for which Burnet County serves as administrator to be executed by other parties prior to commissioners court approval. (Wilson)
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on whether prior written authorization — obtained through the agenda item request form from either the county judge or supervising commissioner — is required before any action may be taken by commissioners court. (Wilson)
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lot 1, Brushy Mountain Subdivision, to be known as lots 1-A and 1-B, Brushy Mountain Subdivision, a division of 1 lot into 2. (Luther)
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14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a variance from the Burnet County Subdivision Regulations by Sandra Radosavjevic for a 4 acre tract out of a 23 acre tract known as BCAD parcel #52627. (Beierle)
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Mint Creek Subdivision a private subdivision consisting of 3 lots on 22.81 acres located at 1441 CR 323A. A portion of lots 1 and 2 are located in Williamson County. (Collier)
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16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the acceptance of a donation deed from Hickory Pass LP on approximately 4.4 acres of land on CR 328 (aka Cow Creek Road) for the right of way ownership for public access. Potential acceptance includes granting authority to the Burnet County Judge to sign appropriate deed and other related documents. (Collier)
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17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action authorizing the Burnet County Sheriff's Office to purchase one (1) vehicle for an amount that does not exceed $50,000. (Wilson)
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the established vendor to outfit the new vehicle to be approved from the FY26 budget in an amount not to exceed $5,440. (Wilson)
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval to move forward with acquiring appraisals and to issue a purchase order to Pinnacle Consulting Group per independent contractor agreement dated February 13, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $177,750. (Dockery)
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20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to distribute the 2025 traffic counts to the commissioners for review and to ensure the traffic counts are correct prior to Burnet County sending the traffic counts to outside entities like CAMPO for the transportation plan and TxDOT. (Dockery)
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21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the engagement of Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. for the FY25 Burnet County Financial Audit in an amount not to exceed $47,000. (Wilson)
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22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to increase Burnet County payroll obligation by authorizing Sheriff Office non-exempt employees (specifically those required to work shift work) to roll over Vacation Leave Hours in excess of personnel policy allowances. (Wilson)
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following:
a. Whether to approve the purchase of a Human Resources software;
b. If applicable, selecting a Human Resources software in an amount not to exceed $150,680; and
c. If applicable, approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into an agreement with the chosen software company in an amount not to exceed $150,680. (Collier/ Wilson)
a. Whether to approve the purchase of a Human Resources software;
b. If applicable, selecting a Human Resources software in an amount not to exceed $150,680; and
c. If applicable, approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into an agreement with the chosen software company in an amount not to exceed $150,680. (Collier/ Wilson)
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers: (Wilson)
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25.
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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26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor. (Wilson)
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27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY25 Budget Amendments. (Wilson)
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28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of the purchase of library pods for the Bertram Library with funding from the Texas State Libraries and Archives Commission's LIFI grant in an amount not to exceed $59,770. (Beierle)
Attachments
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
a. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter an Interlocal Agreement and Order with the City of Highland Haven (Luther); and
b. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to approve Amendment No. 3 with Aramark food service for the Burnet County Jail in an amount not to exceed $2.023 per meal (Wilson).
a. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter an Interlocal Agreement and Order with the City of Highland Haven (Luther); and
b. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to approve Amendment No. 3 with Aramark food service for the Burnet County Jail in an amount not to exceed $2.023 per meal (Wilson).
Attachments
30.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. Judge Bryan Wilson's Judicial Education Record - 3/11/2025-8/31/2025;
b. Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting;
c. Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting;
d. Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting;
e. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - November 24, 2025;
f. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - December 1, 2025;
g. TCEQ Temporary Debris Management Site Extension Request;
h. Texas Park and Wildlife Intent to Conduct Prescribed Burns; and
i. WRRS PTT - Busy Report 2025.
a. Judge Bryan Wilson's Judicial Education Record - 3/11/2025-8/31/2025;
b. Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting;
c. Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting;
d. Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting;
e. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - November 24, 2025;
f. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - December 1, 2025;
g. TCEQ Temporary Debris Management Site Extension Request;
h. Texas Park and Wildlife Intent to Conduct Prescribed Burns; and
i. WRRS PTT - Busy Report 2025.
Attachments
- 2025 Wilson Transcript
- Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting Lot 2
- Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting Lot 3
- Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting Lot 4
- 11.24 PEC Notice of Utility Connections
- 12.01 PEC Notice of Utility Connections
- TCEQ Temp Debris Management Site Extension Request
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Intent to Conduct Prescribed Burns
- WRRS PTT - Busy Report - 2025
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
32.
Calendar Review.
33.
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 3rd day of December, 2025
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE