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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 JANUARY 13, 2026
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 appointments and resignations for committees and boards:
a. Appointment of Diane Arredondo to Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) Board No. 1;
b. Reappointment of Steve Tatom to ESD Board No. 3;
c. Resignation of Roy Hallmark from Burnet County ESD Board No. 7; and
d. Reappointment of Karen Bruet to Burnet County ESD Board No. 9.
a. Appointment of Diane Arredondo to Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) Board No. 1;
b. Reappointment of Steve Tatom to ESD Board No. 3;
c. Resignation of Roy Hallmark from Burnet County ESD Board No. 7; and
d. Reappointment of Karen Bruet to Burnet County ESD Board No. 9.
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6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointing the following for Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 10 board, whose term will expire on December 31, 2027: (Beierle)
a. Appointment of James Shamard, Ned Ewart, and Barker Keith II.
a. Appointment of James Shamard, Ned Ewart, and Barker Keith II.
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointing the following for Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 10 board, whose term will expire on December 31, 2026: (Beierle)
a. Appointment of Garry Harrell and Opal Campbell.
a. Appointment of Garry Harrell and Opal Campbell.
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointing the following for Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 11 board, whose term will expire on December 31, 2027: (Luther)
a. Appointment of Kenny Schnell, Eugene H. Broadway, and Kenneth (Pete) Fuselier.
a. Appointment of Kenny Schnell, Eugene H. Broadway, and Kenneth (Pete) Fuselier.
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointing the following for Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 11 board, whose term will expire on December 31, 2026: (Luther)
a. Appointment of Larry Max and Lurenda Henry.
a. Appointment of Larry Max and Lurenda Henry.
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept and sign a resolution formally opposing the issuance of groundwater production permits that adversely affect Burnet County, its residents, its water supply, or the long-term sustainability of central Texas aquifers and groundwater. (Wilson)
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11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve sending a letter of support for Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) grant application. (Collier/ Wilson)
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12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the cancellation order for Tract E, Colina Cove Commercial Subdivision, The Legends, Plat No. 7.4. (Luther)
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13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Firefly Shores, a private subdivision consisting of 20 lots on 11.249 acres located in the 200 block of FM 2342. (Luther)
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14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the release of Maintenance Bond #7901142847 for The Landings at Lake Travis. (Dockery)
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval of bonds for the following:(Wilson)
a. DeAnne Fisher, Burnet County Tax Assessor-Collector; and
b. Millicint Bindseil, Burnet County Constable, Precinct 4.
a. DeAnne Fisher, Burnet County Tax Assessor-Collector; and
b. Millicint Bindseil, Burnet County Constable, Precinct 4.
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16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve the purchase, out of JP 1's special technology fund, a desktop computer equipment for use by Constable Precinct 1's personnel in an amount not to exceed $1,713.16. (Wilson/ Nelson)
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17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on spending county funds via available tax note 722 funding to conduct of survey of property currently owned by Mrs. Paula Landers along CR 223 which is intended to be donated to Burnet County by gift deed. Such donation would serve a public purpose providing county ownership to the land on this specific portion of CR 223. (Beierle)
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept a $20,000 donation from Mrs. Lavona Fry to the Herman Brown Free Library and approve the use of funds for special library projects such as completing the Children's Room, updating the patron print release station, and purchasing supplies for the genealogy center. (Beierle)
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19.
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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20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers: (Wilson)
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21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor. (Wilson)
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22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY25 Budget Amendments. (Wilson)
a. Transfer $60,000 FY25 MVCPA Program Income to the FY26 budget.
a. Transfer $60,000 FY25 MVCPA Program Income to the FY26 budget.
Attachments
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a budget amendment in the amount not to exceed $991,168: (Collier)
a. Request from Information Technology Department;
b. Review the factors of Local Government Code Chapter 111;
c. Determine whether an emergency or unforeseen grave public necessity exists;
d. 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, Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney);
e. Reconvene in Open Session; and
d. Take appropriate action on the budget amendment.
a. Request from Information Technology Department;
b. Review the factors of Local Government Code Chapter 111;
c. Determine whether an emergency or unforeseen grave public necessity exists;
d. 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, Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney);
e. Reconvene in Open Session; and
d. Take appropriate action on the budget amendment.
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified: (Wilson)
a. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to sponsor the March 20-21, 2026 Bluebonnet Airshow in an amount not to exceed $3,000;
b. Approve and execute all appropriate actions for the Amendment Agreement for Burnet County Annex Renovation/ Expansion with J. Poole Construction through February 28, 2026;
c. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to extend the Additional Services Authorization with Levy Dykema through February 28, 2026, for an additional amount of $1,000;
d. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to apply for the TexTreasures grant in the amount not to exceed $10,000, for the purpose of supplies and equipment to support the preservation of Burnet County History housed in the library genealogy center;
e. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to enter into a General and No Litigation Certificate of Burnet County agreement with Capital Area Finance Corporation (CAHFC) regarding Tax Exempt Obligations;
f. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Division of Emergency Management for the State of Texas Emergency Management Assistance Teams (TEMAT) program.
a. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to sponsor the March 20-21, 2026 Bluebonnet Airshow in an amount not to exceed $3,000;
b. Approve and execute all appropriate actions for the Amendment Agreement for Burnet County Annex Renovation/ Expansion with J. Poole Construction through February 28, 2026;
c. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to extend the Additional Services Authorization with Levy Dykema through February 28, 2026, for an additional amount of $1,000;
d. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to apply for the TexTreasures grant in the amount not to exceed $10,000, for the purpose of supplies and equipment to support the preservation of Burnet County History housed in the library genealogy center;
e. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to enter into a General and No Litigation Certificate of Burnet County agreement with Capital Area Finance Corporation (CAHFC) regarding Tax Exempt Obligations;
f. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Division of Emergency Management for the State of Texas Emergency Management Assistance Teams (TEMAT) program.
Attachments
- Bluebonnet Airshow Sponsorship
- J Poole Amendment #3
- Burnet County Annex on the Square_Add Services
- CAHFC Letter
- CAHFC Certification
- TEMAT _ JudgesMayors Letter
- TEMAT MOU Process
- TEMAT MOU_Final
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following grants for the FY27 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Project with the Office of the Governor with a match of 30%:
a. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to adopt the resolution and apply for the Cybersecurity Assessment and Evaluation Project with a match requirement not able to be determined;
b. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to adopt the resolution and apply for the Cybersecurity Governance and Planning Project with a match requirement not able to be determined;
c. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to adopt the resolution and apply for the Cybersecurity Mitigation Project with a match requirement not able to be determined; and
d. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to adopt the resolution and apply for the Cybersecurity Workforce Development Project with a match requirement not able to be determined.
a. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to adopt the resolution and apply for the Cybersecurity Assessment and Evaluation Project with a match requirement not able to be determined;
b. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to adopt the resolution and apply for the Cybersecurity Governance and Planning Project with a match requirement not able to be determined;
c. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to adopt the resolution and apply for the Cybersecurity Mitigation Project with a match requirement not able to be determined; and
d. Approve and execute all appropriate actions to adopt the resolution and apply for the Cybersecurity Workforce Development Project with a match requirement not able to be determined.
Attachments
- Resolution Assessment and Evaluation Project
- Resolution Governance and Planning Project
- Resolution Mitigation Project
- Resolution Workforce Development Project
- State and Local - Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) - Governance and Planning Projects, FY2027 _ eGrants
26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning Re-Bid 25-4090-02 - Installation of a Limited Use/ Limited Application Lift at 127 E. Jackson St.: (Wilson)
a. Reject all current bids received; and
b. Approval to go out for re-bid.
a. Reject all current bids received; and
b. Approval to go out for re-bid.
Attachments
27.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. Letter from EMS Alliance re HB 3000;
b. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - December 22, 2025;
c. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - December 29, 2025;
d. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - January 6, 2026;
e. City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property;
f. City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property;
g. City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property;
h. Burnet County Central Appraisal District Notice of Elected Board of Directors for 2026-2027;
i. Texas Wildlife Services Program MIS Monthly Summary - October 2025;
j. Marble Falls Area EMS Burnet County Update - December 31, 2025;
k. Texas Health and Human Services letter re: 2026 pro rata distribution of proceeds from the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account; and
l. Representative Wes Virdell's Letter to Public Utility Commission re: Transmission Line.
a. Letter from EMS Alliance re HB 3000;
b. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - December 22, 2025;
c. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - December 29, 2025;
d. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - January 6, 2026;
e. City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property;
f. City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property;
g. City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property;
h. Burnet County Central Appraisal District Notice of Elected Board of Directors for 2026-2027;
i. Texas Wildlife Services Program MIS Monthly Summary - October 2025;
j. Marble Falls Area EMS Burnet County Update - December 31, 2025;
k. Texas Health and Human Services letter re: 2026 pro rata distribution of proceeds from the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account; and
l. Representative Wes Virdell's Letter to Public Utility Commission re: Transmission Line.
Attachments
- Letter from Texas EMS Alliance re HB 3000
- PEC Utitlity Connections - December 22, 2025
- PEC Utitlity Connections - December 29, 2025
- PEC Utitlity Connections - January 6, 2026
- City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Prop
- City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Prop
- City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Prop
- 7 BCAD Notice of Elected Board of Directors 2026-2027
- Texas Wildlife Services Program MIS Monthly Summary October 2025
- MFAEMS Burnet County Update Dec 31 2025
- 10 Health and Human Services Letter re 2026 Tobacco Settlement
- PUC Transmission Letter 1.6.26 Rep_Virdell PUC Rct
28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
29.
Calendar Review.
30.
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 7th day of January, 2026
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE