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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.
SPECIAL SESSION MEETING DATE: Wednesday, APRIL 1, 2026
MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: Burnet County Courthouse, 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 Section 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. Public comment for items listed on this agenda will be heard when the agenda item is called.
4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to proclaim April 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 7, 2026 Wear Teal Day. (Wilson)
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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 Code 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney).
(a) Discuss confidential attorney-client legal matters, litigation and other legal matters pertaining to Burnet County's response to the Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket 59475, Application of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC ("Oncor") to Amend Its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) for the Dinosaur Switch-Longshore Switch Transmission Line Project in Bordon, Bosque, Brown, Callahan, Coke, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Erath, Glasscock, Hamilton, Hood, Howard, Jones, Mitchell, Nolen, Runnels. Shackelford, Somervell, Stephens, Sterling, and Taylor Counties.
(i) Discuss potential Burnet County Commissioners Court intervention in Docket 59475.
(Wilson)
6.
Reconvene in Open Session.
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action (as necessary or desired) regarding any item discussed in Executive Session:
(a) Update on the Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket 59475, Application of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC; and
(b) Consider and take possible action regarding whether Burnet County Commissioners Court will intervene in Docket 59475.
(Wilson)
(a) Update on the Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket 59475, Application of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC; and
(b) Consider and take possible action regarding whether Burnet County Commissioners Court will intervene in Docket 59475.
(Wilson)
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding ratifying the 391 Commission by-laws. (Beierle)
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on selecting a method of ongoing legal representation to include:
(a) hiring a part-time general counsel;
(b) entering into engagement with Burnet County Attorney;
(c) hiring a full-time general counsel and setting a new salary level;
(d) continue with current contract law firm; or
(e) combinations of the above items.
(Wilson)
(Wilson)
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding an amendment to the existing contract between Burnet County and Via Path providing for jail inmate phone and communication services to reflect new FCC regulations. (Wilson)
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11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the Facility Rental Application and Agreement with the City of Burnet for the Burnet County Employee Picnic. (Wilson/ Stafford)
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12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Facilities Master Plan:
(a) Accept the contract with Brinkley, Sargent, Wiginton Architects (BSW) in an amount not to exceed $75,000, excluding fees for traveling;
(b) Appoint a Burnet County Steering Committee led by Commissioner Damon Beierle to provide guidance to BSW in development and review of the Facilities Master Plan to include the following:
(a) Accept the contract with Brinkley, Sargent, Wiginton Architects (BSW) in an amount not to exceed $75,000, excluding fees for traveling;
(b) Appoint a Burnet County Steering Committee led by Commissioner Damon Beierle to provide guidance to BSW in development and review of the Facilities Master Plan to include the following:
(i) Calvin Boyd - Burnet County Sheriff;
(ii) DeAnne Fisher - Burnet County Tax Assessor/ Collector;
(iii) Allen Garrett - 33rd District Court Judge;
(iv) Jane Marie Hurst - Burnet County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3; and
(v) Michelle Moore - Chief Public Defender; and
(c) Approve additional funding in the amount not exceed $10,000 for BSW travel from fund 100-4090-4010.
(Wilson)
(Wilson)
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13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization payment of various claims previously approved by the Burnet County Auditor and as detailed in the attached expense approval register. (Wilson)
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14.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) TxDOT Notice of Public Hearing re US 281 at SH 71 Interchange;
(b) TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit Amendment;
(c) TCEQ Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Amendment and Renewal of Air Quality Permit;
(d) Notice of April 2 TDEM Directed Alert and Warning Systems Test.
(a) TxDOT Notice of Public Hearing re US 281 at SH 71 Interchange;
(b) TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit Amendment;
(c) TCEQ Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for Amendment and Renewal of Air Quality Permit;
(d) Notice of April 2 TDEM Directed Alert and Warning Systems Test.
Attachments
- TxDOT Notice of Pubic Hearing re US 281 at SH 71 Interchange
- TCEQ Notice of Receipt of App and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit Amendment
- TCEQ Notice of App and Prelim Decision for Amendment and Renewal of Air Quality Permit
- RNS Drill Press Release
15.
Calendar Review.
16.
Adjournment
(a) The Commissioner's Court reserves the right to adjourn into an Executive Session (also called a closed session meeting) at any time during the course of this meeting in order to lawfully discuss any item or matter appearing above on this agenda instrument, pursuant to any of the specific, closed session meeting exception provisions contained or described in chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (the Texas Open Meeting Act, or "Act") — including, but not limited to the following described statutory sections of the Act: 551.071 (consultation with attorney); 551.072 (deliberation about real property); 551.0725 (deliberation about contract being negotiated); 551.073 (deliberation about prospective gifts); 551.074 (deliberation about personnel matters); 551.0745 (deliberation about county advisory body); 551.076 (deliberation about security devices or analysis); 551.0761 (deliberation about critical infrastructure facility); 551.078 and 551.0785 (deliberation about an individual's medical or psychiatric records); 551.087 (deliberation about economic development negotiations); and 551.089 (deliberation about security devices or security audits).
(b) Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: Burnet County will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending meetings of the 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.
(b) Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: Burnet County will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending meetings of the 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 26th day of March, 2026
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE