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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 MAY 26, 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 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 regarding presentation from YMCA and Meals on Wheels to provide congregate meals in Burnet County for Focus on Health for Elder Americans. (Wilson)
Attachments
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding presentation and acceptance of a donation from the Friends of the Library Herman Brown Library in the amount of $20,000. (Beierle)
6.
Executive Session. An executive/ closed session meeting will be held pursuant to section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code (consultation with attorney) for the Commissioners Court to consult with and seek advice from its attorney regarding the proposed 765 kV electric transmission line to be located in Burnet County. (Wilson)
7.
Reconvene in Open Session.
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action (as necessary or desired) regarding any item discussed in Executive Session.
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adopting the Revised FY 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Calendar. (Wilson)
Attachments
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding hiring a second full-time clerk for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Office for the remainder of FY26. (Wilson/ Nelson)
Attachments
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the release of Maintenance Bond #7901142862 for Big Creek Ranch, Phases 1 and 2. (Luther)
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the final plat approval of The Preserve of 1840, preliminarily platted as Oatmeal Preserve, a private subdivision consisting of 40 lots on 150.26 acres, located in the 4,000 block of CR 336. (Collier)
Attachments
13.
Discuss consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of Reserve Tract A, Spicewood Trails Subdivision, to be known as Reserve Lots A-1 (1.50 Acres) and A-2 (2.024 acres), Spicewood Trails Subdivision. They will be served by public water and are proposed as commercial use with entry off Spicewood Trails Drive. (Dockery)
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the approval of bonds for Kelley Glaeser, Burnet County Auditor and Purchasing Agent. (Wilson)
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approving the following donations from the Burnet County Child Safety Fund:
(a) $5,000 to Sleep in Hevenly Peace for 20 beds; and
(b) $5,000 to the YMCA of the Highland Lakes for Kids Day Camps for the summer of 2026.
(Beierle)
(a) $5,000 to Sleep in Hevenly Peace for 20 beds; and
(b) $5,000 to the YMCA of the Highland Lakes for Kids Day Camps for the summer of 2026.
(Beierle)
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of Burnet County Treasurer's Monthly Report — April 2026. (Wilson)
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval to transfer the following Burnet County Sheriff's Office assets to auction:
(a) Setina Box Pallet;
(b) Light Bar Pallet;
(c) Box of Fed Sig Siren Boxes;
(d) Pallet of Center Consoles - Gun Racks;
(e) RAM Truck Bed;
(f) 2010 Ford F250;
(g) Pallet of Center Consoles - Computer Cradles.
(Wilson)
(a) Setina Box Pallet;
(b) Light Bar Pallet;
(c) Box of Fed Sig Siren Boxes;
(d) Pallet of Center Consoles - Gun Racks;
(e) RAM Truck Bed;
(f) 2010 Ford F250;
(g) Pallet of Center Consoles - Computer Cradles.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- Setina Box Pallet
- Light Bar Pallet
- Fed Sig Box
- Console Pallet 1
- RAM 2026 BED
- 2010 Ford F250
- Console Pallet 2
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County Departmental asset transfers:
(a) Radio, Body Camera, and Taser from Constable Precinct 4 to Constable Precinct 1.
(Wilson)
(a) Radio, Body Camera, and Taser from Constable Precinct 4 to Constable Precinct 1.
(Wilson)
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901.
(a) Burnet County Jail to ABM Building Services Austin in an amount not to exceed $1,230.25;
(b) Maintenance to Johnson Controls in an amount not to exceed $506;
(c) Constable Precinct 2 to Kologik in an amount not to exceed $175.45; and
(d) Maintenance to San Saba Fire Safety Equipment, Inc in amount not to exceed $1,255.
(Wilson)
(a) Burnet County Jail to ABM Building Services Austin in an amount not to exceed $1,230.25;
(b) Maintenance to Johnson Controls in an amount not to exceed $506;
(c) Constable Precinct 2 to Kologik in an amount not to exceed $175.45; and
(d) Maintenance to San Saba Fire Safety Equipment, Inc in amount not to exceed $1,255.
(Wilson)
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line-item transfers:
(a) Auditor's Office transferring $4,000 from Miscellaneous, fund 100-4090-4990, to Tolls & Vehicle Registration, fund 100-4090-4255;
(b) Road and Bridge, Precinct 2 transferring $1,000 from Operating Supplies, fund 320-6120-3300, to Uniforms, fund 320-6120-4820; and
(c) Sheriff's Office transferring $12,000 from Professional Services, fund 100-5600-4010, to Contracts & Agreements, fund 100-5600-4000.
(Wilson)
(a) Auditor's Office transferring $4,000 from Miscellaneous, fund 100-4090-4990, to Tolls & Vehicle Registration, fund 100-4090-4255;
(b) Road and Bridge, Precinct 2 transferring $1,000 from Operating Supplies, fund 320-6120-3300, to Uniforms, fund 320-6120-4820; and
(c) Sheriff's Office transferring $12,000 from Professional Services, fund 100-5600-4010, to Contracts & Agreements, fund 100-5600-4000.
(Wilson)
Attachments
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to amend Jail Reserve Fund #180-5120-4520 and approve the costs to test and balance HVAC system at the Burnet County Jail in an amount not to exceed $20,000. (Wilson)
Attachments
22.
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
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts, agreements or grants to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Upgrade the County Court at Law West Law Library Subscription to Westlaw Proflex, in an amount not to exceed $180;
(b) Enter a contract Defense Logistics Agency for Law Enforcement Support (LESO) for Constable Precinct 2;
(c) Enter an Interlocal Agreement and approval of Order between Burnet County and Marble Falls Independent School District (MFISD) to widen the entry driveway at the Ridge Harbor subdivision Gate 2 to accommodate bus traffic; and
(d) Enter an Interlocal Agreement and approval of Order between Burnet County and Burnet Consolidated Independent School District (BCISD) Summer Nutrition Program to use the Briggs Community Center parking lot for summer meal distribution to students.
(Wilson/ Dockery/ Beierle)
(a) Upgrade the County Court at Law West Law Library Subscription to Westlaw Proflex, in an amount not to exceed $180;
(b) Enter a contract Defense Logistics Agency for Law Enforcement Support (LESO) for Constable Precinct 2;
(c) Enter an Interlocal Agreement and approval of Order between Burnet County and Marble Falls Independent School District (MFISD) to widen the entry driveway at the Ridge Harbor subdivision Gate 2 to accommodate bus traffic; and
(d) Enter an Interlocal Agreement and approval of Order between Burnet County and Burnet Consolidated Independent School District (BCISD) Summer Nutrition Program to use the Briggs Community Center parking lot for summer meal distribution to students.
(Wilson/ Dockery/ Beierle)
Attachments
- 26 WEST LAW UPGRADE LAW LIBRARY
- LESO Application for 2026 Participation
- MF ISD Attachment
- Interlocal Agreement with MFISD
- Interlocal Agreement ORDER with MFISD 2026
- MOU_BurnetCounty_BCISD_SummerNutrition
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning Request for Qualifications (RFQs):
(a) Designate the best qualified vendors in rank order for all vendors submitting qualifications in response to RFQ 26-4090-06 - a professional engineering firm to provide project management services related to SB3 Outdoor Warning Sirens Project.
(b) Authorize the Burnet County Judge to enter into negotiations with the identified best qualified vendor for a professional engineering firm to provide project management services and coordination with state and local governments in an amount not to exceed $50,000. If a satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated with the most highly qualified vendor, the Burnet County Judge will formally end negotiations and enter into negotiations with the next most highly qualified provider. Any negotiated contract to be approved by the Burnet County Commissioners Court.
(Wilson)
(a) Designate the best qualified vendors in rank order for all vendors submitting qualifications in response to RFQ 26-4090-06 - a professional engineering firm to provide project management services related to SB3 Outdoor Warning Sirens Project.
(b) Authorize the Burnet County Judge to enter into negotiations with the identified best qualified vendor for a professional engineering firm to provide project management services and coordination with state and local governments in an amount not to exceed $50,000. If a satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated with the most highly qualified vendor, the Burnet County Judge will formally end negotiations and enter into negotiations with the next most highly qualified provider. Any negotiated contract to be approved by the Burnet County Commissioners Court.
(Wilson)
Attachments
25.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections - May 11, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - May 18, 2026;
(c) Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority - First Quarter of 2026 Report to the Governor;
(d) Memorandum from the US Department of Transportation regarding potential Community Project Funding;
(e) LCRA Notice of Public Meeting for Development of the 2031 Regional Water Plan and 2032 State Water Plan;
(f) City of Cottonwood Shore Notice of Public Meeting for Finalization of Development Project and Site Plan;
(g) City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property;
(h) TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit; and
(i) Burnet County Auditor's FY 2026 Monthly Financial Report - April.
(Wilson)
(a) PEC Utility Connections - May 11, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - May 18, 2026;
(c) Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority - First Quarter of 2026 Report to the Governor;
(d) Memorandum from the US Department of Transportation regarding potential Community Project Funding;
(e) LCRA Notice of Public Meeting for Development of the 2031 Regional Water Plan and 2032 State Water Plan;
(f) City of Cottonwood Shore Notice of Public Meeting for Finalization of Development Project and Site Plan;
(g) City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property;
(h) TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit; and
(i) Burnet County Auditor's FY 2026 Monthly Financial Report - April.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- 20260511 PEC Utility Connections
- 20260518 PEC Utility Connections
- 2026 Q1 Report to the Governor
- Memorandum from the US Department of Transportation regarding potential Community Project Funding
- Attachment to Memorandum
- LCRA Notice of Public Meeting for Development of the 2031 Regional Water Plan and 2032 State Water Plan
- City of Cottonwood Shore Notice of Public Meeting for Finalization of Development Project and Site Plan
- City of Cottonwood Shores Notice of Public Meeting for Rezoning Property
- TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit
- Fin Rpt APRIL 26
26.
Calendar Review.
27.
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 19th day of May, 2026
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE