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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 27, 2026
MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: 2nd Floor Courtroom located at 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, Texas
AMENDED
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 selecting a contract attorney for Burnet County Commissioners Court General Counsel. (Wilson)
5.
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. (Consultation with Attorney). (Wilson)
a. Discuss confidential attorney-client legal matters, anticipated litigation and other legal matters pertaining to Burnet County's response to Bell County East to Big Hill 765kV Transmission Project including legal analysis and applicability of Chapter 391, Local Government Code.
6.
Reconvene in Open Session.
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding items discussed in Executive Session regarding Burnet County's response to the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kV Transmission Project, LCRA/ONCOR electric line.
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to authorize the sale of fireworks under Occupation Code Sec. 2154 from midnight on February 25, 2026 through midnight on March 2, 2026 for Texas Independence Day. (Wilson)
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointments for committees and boards: (Luther)
a. Resignation of Lurenda Henry from Emergency Services District Board No. 11, effective immediately.
a. Resignation of Lurenda Henry from Emergency Services District Board No. 11, effective immediately.
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointments for committees and boards: (Luther)
a. Appointment of Van Neal Veensta to Emergency Services District (ESD) Board No. 11 - whose term will expire on December 31, 2026; and
b. Appointment of Scott Wagner to ESD Board No. 11 - whose term will expire on December 31, 2026.
a. Appointment of Van Neal Veensta to Emergency Services District (ESD) Board No. 11 - whose term will expire on December 31, 2026; and
b. Appointment of Scott Wagner to ESD Board No. 11 - whose term will expire on December 31, 2026.
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept the donation deed for the following: (Dockery)
a. Create a new right-of-way and realignment;
b. Name the new roadway CR 409A;
c. Rename the old section of CR 409A to CR 409B;
d. Authorization for the County Judge to accept and sign the deed once deed is fully executed.
a. Create a new right-of-way and realignment;
b. Name the new roadway CR 409A;
c. Rename the old section of CR 409A to CR 409B;
d. Authorization for the County Judge to accept and sign the deed once deed is fully executed.
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept a donation from the Estate of Carol M. Parker for Burnet County Vetrides in an amount of $10,000. (Wilson)
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve regarding the approval of bond for Frank Reilly, Justice of the Peace Precinct 4. (Wilson)
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the final plat approval for Headwaters of the San Gabriel, Phase 2, a public subdivision consisting of 26 lots on 28.56 acres located off CR 333. (Collier)
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 13, The Hill at Windermere, Section 5 and lot 7A, The Hill at Windermere, Section 4, to be known as lot 13A, The Hill at Windermere, Section 5, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Dockery)
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval to purchase services and materials to add an alcove to the Marble Falls Library in an amount not to exceed $53,222.75. Funding would come from TSLAC grant funding. (Beierle)
Attachments
- Library Interiors of Texas Quote 5704-A
- Library Interiors of Texas Quote 5704-B
- Artisan Quote
- LIFI Grant Request for quotes #1
- LIFI Grant Request for quotes #2
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of the FY26 first quarter cash fund audit. (Wilson/ Glaeser)
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to contract for services for fiber optic cabling and connectivity and other associated cost of the infrastructure for the 127 E. Jackson building project to house the Information Technology Department in said building. Funds for this project will come from available budgeted funds and will not exceed $1,000,000. (Collier)
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for line item transfer(s) of budgeted funds, not to exceed $1,000,000, for services for fiber optic cabling and connectivity and other associated cost of the infrastructure for the 127 E. Jackson building project to house the Information Technology Department in said building. (Collier)
Attachments
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without PO's or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901. (Wilson)
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers: (Wilson)
Attachments
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor. (Wilson)
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY26 Budget Amendments: (Wilson)
a. Create an expense line item (290-6530-5760) for Mitte Donation Funds in the FY26 budget in the amount of $72,600.
a. Create an expense line item (290-6530-5760) for Mitte Donation Funds in the FY26 budget in the amount of $72,600.
Attachments
25.
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 grant #5409501 for the State and Local Cybersecurity Program in the amount of $10,000 with a match requirement from Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $2,500;
b. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to apply for the Rural Ambulance Service Grant Program HB3000 in an amount not to exceed $350,000;
c. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to sponsor Kingsland Aquaboom in an amount not to exceed $2,000;
d. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to sponsor Music on Main - Spring Series in an amount not to exceed $500;
e. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into the Operating Agreement for Western Region Radio System Agreement;
f. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into the Grant Agreement and Authorized Representative Resolution for the Texas Water Development Board grant regarding installation of an outdoor warning siren system;
g. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into the Motorola Solutions Service Agreement in an amount not to exceed $57,767.28;
h. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to accept the FY27 Women's Victim Advocate grant in the amount of $58,647 with a match requirement from Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $25,136; and
i. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to accept the FY26 Cybersecurity Workforce Development grant in the amount of $10,601.50 with a match requirement from Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $5,302.
a. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions for grant #5409501 for the State and Local Cybersecurity Program in the amount of $10,000 with a match requirement from Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $2,500;
b. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to apply for the Rural Ambulance Service Grant Program HB3000 in an amount not to exceed $350,000;
c. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to sponsor Kingsland Aquaboom in an amount not to exceed $2,000;
d. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to sponsor Music on Main - Spring Series in an amount not to exceed $500;
e. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into the Operating Agreement for Western Region Radio System Agreement;
f. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into the Grant Agreement and Authorized Representative Resolution for the Texas Water Development Board grant regarding installation of an outdoor warning siren system;
g. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to enter into the Motorola Solutions Service Agreement in an amount not to exceed $57,767.28;
h. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to accept the FY27 Women's Victim Advocate grant in the amount of $58,647 with a match requirement from Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $25,136; and
i. Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to accept the FY26 Cybersecurity Workforce Development grant in the amount of $10,601.50 with a match requirement from Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $5,302.
Attachments
- Letter State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Award
- State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Match Requirement
- Sec. 130.914. Rural Ambulance Service Grant Program
- Instructions on how to apply
- Information for Rural Ambulance Service Grant Application
- HB3000 Ambulance Grant
- Aquaboom Sponsorship
- Music on Main Sponsorship
- Final Operating Agreement for Western Region Radio System
- SB3-resolution-Water Warning Signs
- Motorola Service Agreement
- Women's Victim Advocate grant Letter
- Women's Victim Advocate grant match requirement
- FY26 Cybersecurity Workforse Development grant Letter
- FY26 Cybersecurity Workforse Development grant match requirement
26.
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 requirement of 30%: (Collier)
a. Adopt the resolution to apply for the Cybersecurity Assessment and Evaluation Project;
b. Adopt the resolution to apply for the Cybersecurity Governance and Planning Project;
c. Adopt the resolution to apply for the Cybersecurity Mitigation Project; and
d. Adopt the resolution to apply for the Cybersecurity Workforce Development Project.
a. Adopt the resolution to apply for the Cybersecurity Assessment and Evaluation Project;
b. Adopt the resolution to apply for the Cybersecurity Governance and Planning Project;
c. Adopt the resolution to apply for the Cybersecurity Mitigation Project; and
d. Adopt the resolution to apply for the Cybersecurity Workforce Development Project.
Attachments
- Assessment and Evaluation Project Resolution
- Governance and Planning Project Resolution
- Mitigation Project Resolution
- Workforce Development Resolution
27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to adopt a resolution to apply for the FY27 Body-Worm Camera Grant Program with a match requirement of 25%. (Wilson)
Attachments
28.
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 for the installation of a boat dock.
a. Authorization to go out to bid for the installation of a boat dock.
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the responses received for bid 26-5120-01 Burnet County Jail Fire Alarm System Upgrade in an amount not to exceed $325,000. (Wilson)
Attachments
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the responses received for bid 26-5120-02 Burnet County Skylight Replacement and Roof Replacement in an amount not to exceed $219,000. (Wilson)
Attachments
31.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: (Wilson)
a. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - January 12, 2026;
b. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - January 20, 2026;
c. Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 2 Financial Statements - FY25;
d. Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 3 Financial Statements - FY25;
e. Email re: Notice of Tax Credit Application - Lantern at Marble Falls;
f. Greater Austin/ Travis Regional Radio System 2025 Combined Months Western Region Site Summary Report;
g. Letter from Atmos Energy re: Atmos Energy Hydro Test Line N6;
h. TCEQ Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Water Quality Land Application Permit for Municipal Wastewater;
i. TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit Amendment;
j. Texas Wildlife Services Program MIS Monthly Summary - October 1 - November 30, 2026;
k. Proclamation from Governor of the State of Texas, Greg Abbott, declaring and renewing a state of disaster in a certain number of counties based on serious drought conditions that pose an imminent threat of wildfire danger;
l. Thank you letter for support re: 2025 Lakes Area Care (LaCare);
m. Burnet County Auditor's FY26 Monthly financial report - November; and
n. Notice from IRS mileage reimbursement rate increase from $.070 to $0.725/mile from 2025.
a. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - January 12, 2026;
b. PEC Notice of Utility Connections - January 20, 2026;
c. Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 2 Financial Statements - FY25;
d. Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 3 Financial Statements - FY25;
e. Email re: Notice of Tax Credit Application - Lantern at Marble Falls;
f. Greater Austin/ Travis Regional Radio System 2025 Combined Months Western Region Site Summary Report;
g. Letter from Atmos Energy re: Atmos Energy Hydro Test Line N6;
h. TCEQ Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Water Quality Land Application Permit for Municipal Wastewater;
i. TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit Amendment;
j. Texas Wildlife Services Program MIS Monthly Summary - October 1 - November 30, 2026;
k. Proclamation from Governor of the State of Texas, Greg Abbott, declaring and renewing a state of disaster in a certain number of counties based on serious drought conditions that pose an imminent threat of wildfire danger;
l. Thank you letter for support re: 2025 Lakes Area Care (LaCare);
m. Burnet County Auditor's FY26 Monthly financial report - November; and
n. Notice from IRS mileage reimbursement rate increase from $.070 to $0.725/mile from 2025.
Attachments
- PEC Notice of Utility Connections - 1.12.26
- PEC Notice of Utility Connections - 1.20.26
- ESD 2 Financial Statement FY25
- ESD 3 Financial Statement FY25
- Notice of Tax Credit Application - Lantern at Marble Falls
- WRRS PTT - Busy Report - 2025
- Atmos Energy Letter re Hydro Test Line N6
- TCEQ Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Water Quality Land Application Permit for Municipal Wastewater
- TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit Amendment
- Wildlife Services Program MIS Monthly Summary - Oct 1 - Nov 30
- Governors Proclamation Declaring and Renewing Threat of Wildfires in Counties
- 2025 Lakes Area Care (LaCare)Thank You for Support Letter
- Financial Report for November
- Notice 2026 IRS mileage rates
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the commissioners court modifying regularly scheduled meetings. (Wilson)
33.
Calendar Review.
34.
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 21st day of January, 2026
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE