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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 APRIL 28, 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.
Presentation and discussion by Colton Ripley, CEA - 4-H & Youth Development with Burnet County Agrilife Extension, regarding the 2026 4-H Stock Show. (Wilson)
4.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to proclaim May 3-9, 2026 Correctional Officer Appreciation Week. (Beierle)
Attachments
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to proclaim May 11, 2026 John Racz Day in Burnet County. (Beierle)
Attachments
6.
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. Public comment for items listed on this agenda will be heard when the agenda item is called.
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following:
(a) Burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County; and
(b) Authorizing the Burnet County Judge to negotiate and enter into a contract with the identified best qualified vendor for RFQ 26-4060-01 and to begin an After Action Review and Report for the July 5, 2026, flood, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
(Wilson)
(a) Burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County; and
(b) Authorizing the Burnet County Judge to negotiate and enter into a contract with the identified best qualified vendor for RFQ 26-4060-01 and to begin an After Action Review and Report for the July 5, 2026, flood, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
(Wilson)
Attachments
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the FY 2027 Budget and Tax Calendar. (Wilson)
Attachments
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of bonds for the following:
(a) Stephanie Ellis, Interim Elections Administrator;
(b) Kelley Glaeser, County Auditor.
(Wilson)
(a) Stephanie Ellis, Interim Elections Administrator;
(b) Kelley Glaeser, County Auditor.
(Wilson)
Attachments
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the release of Maintenance Bond #7901142862 for Big Creek Ranch, Phases 1 and 2. (Luther)
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 167, 168, 169 and 2E-1R, Council Creek South, Unit No. 1, to be known as lot 167A, Council Creek South, Unit No. 1, a combination of 4 lots into 1. (Luther)
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12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following on the County-wide collection events:
(a) Update on the April 18th, 2026 BOPATE event;
(b) Setting October 10, 2026, as the next Household Hazardous Waste collection event.
(Dockery)
(a) Update on the April 18th, 2026 BOPATE event;
(b) Setting October 10, 2026, as the next Household Hazardous Waste collection event.
(Dockery)
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding unclaimed property capital credits for counties in conjunction with Local Government Code 381.004 and authorizing the county judge to request the funds available to Burnet County. (Wilson)
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding authorizing the Burnet County Judge to amend, negotiate, and sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Burnet County and the Bertram Chamber of Commerce for the following:
(a) Approval of the installation of a marquee sign for the Bertram Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, located within the Bertram Library, on the north side of the library; and
(b) Authorization to issue a letter of support granting permission for the Bertram Chamber of Commerce to install and maintain the marquee sign.
(Wilson)
(a) Approval of the installation of a marquee sign for the Bertram Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, located within the Bertram Library, on the north side of the library; and
(b) Authorization to issue a letter of support granting permission for the Bertram Chamber of Commerce to install and maintain the marquee sign.
(Wilson)
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept $70,308.46 from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services for the Tobacco Settlement Distribution. (Wilson)
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following supplemental pay to District Attorney employees:
(a) Request to increase Apportionment Supplement for employee Cynthia Fey to $2.8846 per hour ($6,000 annually) from fund 180-4892-1060;
(b) Request to add Forfeiture Supplement for employee Cynthia Fey of $1.4423 per hour ($3,000 annually) from fund 180-4852-1056;
(c) Request to add an Apportionment Supplement for employee Dev'n Morrison of $0.7212 ($1,500 annually) from fund 180-4892-1060;
(d) Request to add an Apportionment Supplement for employee Amanda Cox of $0.7212 ($1,500 annually) from fund 180-4892-1060; and
(e) Request to add an Apportionment Supplement for employee William Flannery of $0.6731 ($1,400 annually) from fund 180-4892-1060.
(Wilson)
(a) Request to increase Apportionment Supplement for employee Cynthia Fey to $2.8846 per hour ($6,000 annually) from fund 180-4892-1060;
(b) Request to add Forfeiture Supplement for employee Cynthia Fey of $1.4423 per hour ($3,000 annually) from fund 180-4852-1056;
(c) Request to add an Apportionment Supplement for employee Dev'n Morrison of $0.7212 ($1,500 annually) from fund 180-4892-1060;
(d) Request to add an Apportionment Supplement for employee Amanda Cox of $0.7212 ($1,500 annually) from fund 180-4892-1060; and
(e) Request to add an Apportionment Supplement for employee William Flannery of $0.6731 ($1,400 annually) from fund 180-4892-1060.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- DA Supp Pay Cynthia Fey
- DA Supp Pay Dev'n Morrison
- DA Supp Pay Amanda Cox
- DA Supp Pay William Flannery
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following supplemental pay for Public Defender employees for the remainder of FY 2026:
(a) Request to add a Supplement for employee Amber Greer in the amount of $4.33 per hour ($9,000 annually) from fund 100-4800-1040;
(b) Request to add a Supplement for employee Christina Sanders in the amount of $4.33 per hour ($9,000 annually) from fund 100-4800-1040; and
(c) Submit grant adjustment to Texas Indigence Defense Commission to reflect that 80% of these costs are state funds.
(Wilson)
(a) Request to add a Supplement for employee Amber Greer in the amount of $4.33 per hour ($9,000 annually) from fund 100-4800-1040;
(b) Request to add a Supplement for employee Christina Sanders in the amount of $4.33 per hour ($9,000 annually) from fund 100-4800-1040; and
(c) Submit grant adjustment to Texas Indigence Defense Commission to reflect that 80% of these costs are state funds.
(Wilson)
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning proposal received on Bid No. 26-6640-01 - Boat Dock Installation, in an amount not to exceed $150,057.05 from fund 140-6640-4000 or other source. Burnet County boat dock is located off FM 2341 midway on the east side of Lake Buchanan and will be for public use.
(Wilson)
(Wilson)
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following items from Burnet County Treasurer's Office:
(a) Acceptance of Burnet County Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report - Q2 FY 2026;
(b) Approval of Burnet County Treasurer's Monthly Report - March 2026.
(Wilson)
(a) Acceptance of Burnet County Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report - Q2 FY 2026;
(b) Approval of Burnet County Treasurer's Monthly Report - March 2026.
(Wilson)
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901:
(a) Road and Bridge Pct 1 to Holt Cat service invoice in an amount not to exceed $671.76;
(b) Road & Bridge Precinct 2 to Way Late Ice for ice in an amount not to exceed $35,00;
(c) 33rd District Court to Communication by Hand LLC for interpretation services in an amount not to exceed $507.50;
(d) Sheriff's Office to Allison Enterprises, Inc. Kleen-Air for air filters and installation in an amount not to exceed $304.75; and
(e) Human Resources to BambooHR for an implementation fee in an amount not to exceed $4,400.
(Wilson)
(a) Road and Bridge Pct 1 to Holt Cat service invoice in an amount not to exceed $671.76;
(b) Road & Bridge Precinct 2 to Way Late Ice for ice in an amount not to exceed $35,00;
(c) 33rd District Court to Communication by Hand LLC for interpretation services in an amount not to exceed $507.50;
(d) Sheriff's Office to Allison Enterprises, Inc. Kleen-Air for air filters and installation in an amount not to exceed $304.75; and
(e) Human Resources to BambooHR for an implementation fee in an amount not to exceed $4,400.
(Wilson)
Attachments
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line-item transfers:
(a) Burnet County Elections transferring $15,000 from Contract Labor, fund 100-4900-4920, with $7,500 to Operating Supplies, fund 100-4900-3300, and $7,500 to Support/Licensing Fees, fund 100-4900-4540;
(b) Human Resources transferring $4,400 from Conference/Dues/Training, fund 100-5000-4270, to Operating Supplies, fund 100-5500-3300;
(c) Constable Precinct 3 transferring $1,500 from Vehicle Repair, fund 100-5530-4510, to Mach/Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-5530-5750; and
(d) Burnet County Tourism transferring $152,000 from fund 140-6640-4010, fund 140-6640-5300, and fund 140-6640-4605, to Contract Services, fund 140-6640-4000.
(Wilson)
(a) Burnet County Elections transferring $15,000 from Contract Labor, fund 100-4900-4920, with $7,500 to Operating Supplies, fund 100-4900-3300, and $7,500 to Support/Licensing Fees, fund 100-4900-4540;
(b) Human Resources transferring $4,400 from Conference/Dues/Training, fund 100-5000-4270, to Operating Supplies, fund 100-5500-3300;
(c) Constable Precinct 3 transferring $1,500 from Vehicle Repair, fund 100-5530-4510, to Mach/Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-5530-5750; and
(d) Burnet County Tourism transferring $152,000 from fund 140-6640-4010, fund 140-6640-5300, and fund 140-6640-4605, to Contract Services, fund 140-6640-4000.
(Wilson)
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding establishing a second community service restitution program dedicated to county road clean-up and other Road & Bridge related tasks:
(a) Authorize a contractor to work with the current Burnet County community service program and supervise the community service participants. Contractor to be paid at a rate not to exceed $25 per hour;
(b) Road & Bridge, General transferring $10,00 from RSV Vehicle Repair & Maint, fund 300-6100-4510, to P/T Wages, fund 300-6100-1070;
(c) Road & Bridge, General transferring $2,000 from RSV Vehicle Repair & Maint, fund 300-6100-4510, to Gasoline/Diesel/Oil, fund 300-6100-3310; and
(d) Discuss and consider a general schedule among Road & Bridge Precincts.
(Wilson)
(a) Authorize a contractor to work with the current Burnet County community service program and supervise the community service participants. Contractor to be paid at a rate not to exceed $25 per hour;
(b) Road & Bridge, General transferring $10,00 from RSV Vehicle Repair & Maint, fund 300-6100-4510, to P/T Wages, fund 300-6100-1070;
(c) Road & Bridge, General transferring $2,000 from RSV Vehicle Repair & Maint, fund 300-6100-4510, to Gasoline/Diesel/Oil, fund 300-6100-3310; and
(d) Discuss and consider a general schedule among Road & Bridge Precincts.
(Wilson)
Attachments
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the Burnet County Auditor:
a. Expense Reports.
(Wilson)
a. Expense Reports.
(Wilson)
Attachments
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following grants to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Approval to apply for the Joint Commission on Mental Health "JCMH" Grant for Burnet County Court at Law with the maximum award of $280,500, with no match requirement;
(b) Approval to adopt a resolution and apply for the FY 27 TIDC Texas Indigent Defense Grant Program to fund an appellate attorney for the Public Defender's Office, with a requested award of $188,137.79 and a required match of 20%;
(c) Approval to adopt a resolution and apply for the FY 27 TIDC Texas Indigent Defense Grant Program to fund a mental health attorney for the Public Defender's Office, with a requested award of $181,592.79 and a required match of 20%; and
(d) Approval to adopt a resolution and apply for the FY 27 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Catalytic Converter Grant for Burnet County's Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force, with a maximum award of $160,444.20 and a required match of 20%.
(Wilson)
(a) Approval to apply for the Joint Commission on Mental Health "JCMH" Grant for Burnet County Court at Law with the maximum award of $280,500, with no match requirement;
(b) Approval to adopt a resolution and apply for the FY 27 TIDC Texas Indigent Defense Grant Program to fund an appellate attorney for the Public Defender's Office, with a requested award of $188,137.79 and a required match of 20%;
(c) Approval to adopt a resolution and apply for the FY 27 TIDC Texas Indigent Defense Grant Program to fund a mental health attorney for the Public Defender's Office, with a requested award of $181,592.79 and a required match of 20%; and
(d) Approval to adopt a resolution and apply for the FY 27 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Catalytic Converter Grant for Burnet County's Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force, with a maximum award of $160,444.20 and a required match of 20%.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- JCMH Resolution
- TIDC Grant Appellate Atty Resolution
- Appellate Attorney Application
- TIDC Mental Health Atty Resolution
- Mental Health Attorney Grant Application
- MVCPA Resolution
- MVCPA Grant Match Sheet
25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts or agreements to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Enter into a contract with Defense Logistics Agency for Law Enforcement Support (LESO) for Constable Precinct 1;
(b) Enter into a contract with Defense Logistics Agency for Law Enforcement Support (LESO) for Constable Precinct 4; and
(c) Enter into the HOT ATTF Prosecutors Agreement with Burnet County District Attorney's Office.
(Wilson)
(a) Enter into a contract with Defense Logistics Agency for Law Enforcement Support (LESO) for Constable Precinct 1;
(b) Enter into a contract with Defense Logistics Agency for Law Enforcement Support (LESO) for Constable Precinct 4; and
(c) Enter into the HOT ATTF Prosecutors Agreement with Burnet County District Attorney's Office.
(Wilson)
Attachments
26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for approval to go out to bid for a Boom Axe Mower for Road & Bridge, Precinct 1. Funding would come from fund 722-6110-5760. (Luther)
27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning the approval of initiating a competitive bid procedure for the lease or purchase of new copy machine(s) for Burnet County, pursuant to Chapter 262 of the Texas Local Government Code and other authorities. (Wilson)
28.
Executive Session. An executive/ closed session meeting will be held pursuant to section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with attorney, to discuss ongoing litigation in Cause 59475 before the PUCT. (Wilson)
29.
Reconvene in Open Session.
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action (as necessary or desired) regarding any item discussed in Executive Session. (Wilson)
31.
Executive Session. An executive/ closed session meeting will be held pursuant to section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with attorney, regarding litigation under Cause #58582 Vicky R. Talley V. Brandon Krause, indivually and Seven 05 Investments LLC, Burnet County, Texas, and Burkley Hendrix and Francine Hendrix. Said case is filed in the 424th Judicial District Court and names Burnet County as additional defendant in the suit. (Wilson)
32.
Reconvene in Open Session.
33.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action (as necessary or desired) regarding any item discussed in Executive Session. (Wilson)
34.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections - April 13, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - April 20, 2026;
(c) City of Marble Falls Letters re Notification of Release from City of Marble Falls Extraterritorial Jurisdiction;
(d) City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Finalization of Development Project and Site Plan;
(e) Letter from Texas Commission of Jail Standards re Renovated Burnet County Jail Compliance Letter; and
(f) Burnet County Auditor's FY 2026 Monthly Financial Report - March.
(Wilson)
(a) PEC Utility Connections - April 13, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - April 20, 2026;
(c) City of Marble Falls Letters re Notification of Release from City of Marble Falls Extraterritorial Jurisdiction;
(d) City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Finalization of Development Project and Site Plan;
(e) Letter from Texas Commission of Jail Standards re Renovated Burnet County Jail Compliance Letter; and
(f) Burnet County Auditor's FY 2026 Monthly Financial Report - March.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- PEC Utility Connections - April 13, 2026
- PEC Utility Connections - April 20, 2026
- 3 Combined - Letters re Notification of Release from City of Marble Falls Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
- City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Finalization of Development Project and Site Plan
- TCJS Renovated Jail Compliance Letter
- Fin Rpt MARCH 26
35.
Calendar Review.
36.
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 22nd day of April, 2026
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE