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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 JUNE 9, 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 to proclaim June 2026 to be Elder Abuse Awareness Month. (Wilson)
Attachments
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a presentation from Mike Maples, CEO of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, concerning legislative updates and grant funding opportunities. (Wilson/ Nelson)
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6.
Executive Session. The Burnet County Commissioners Court will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Sec. 551.072 Texas Government Code allowing for the deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property as such discussion may harm the county's negotiating position. (Wilson)
7.
Reconvene in Open Session.
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the matters discussed in Executive Session including, but not limited to, the authorization of funds for the purpose of obtaining an appraisal of real property in an amount not to exceed $5,000 from line item 710-6895-5300. (Wilson)
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following:
(a) Accepting the resignation from the Emergency Management Coordinator, Derek Marchio, effective on June 12, 2026; and
(b) Appointing Edward Hashbarger as Interim Emergency Management Coordinator, effective on June 13, 2026.
(a) Accepting the resignation from the Emergency Management Coordinator, Derek Marchio, effective on June 12, 2026; and
(b) Appointing Edward Hashbarger as Interim Emergency Management Coordinator, effective on June 13, 2026.
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10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to purchase two (2) high-end, enhanced graphic and expanded storage laptops and two (2) laptops from fund 100-5040-5750 in an amount to exceed $20,000 for the District Attorney's Office to manage, store, and display evidence to prosecute child abuse and neglect cases. The District Attorney must approve and accept the specifications subject to Burnet County Purchasing Policies prior to purchase. (Wilson)
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11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding amending the Burnet County Hotel Occupancy Tax Policy to reflect collection of the tax on a quarterly calendar-year schedule instead of a quarterly fiscal-year schedule. (Wilson)
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12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the release of Maintenance Bond #7901142862 for Big Creek Ranch, Phases 1 and 2. (Luther)
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the final plat approval of Kingsland Commons Lot 15, being 1 lot on 1.931 acres, located east of the intersection of FM 2342 and FM 1431. (Luther)
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14.
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)
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15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line-item transfers:
(a) Elections transferring $6,440 from Voting Equipment, fund 293-4922-5750, to Support Fees/ Licensing Fees, fund 293-4922-4540, to reconcile HAVA funds for reimbursement;
(b) Sheriff's Department transferring $3,000 from Professional Services, fund 100-5600-4010, to Contracts & Agreements, fund 100-5600-4000, to cover shortage in Contracts & Agreements; and
(c) Road & Bridge Pct 1 transferring $7,000 from Operating Supplies, fund 310-6110-3300, to Vehicle/ Equipment Repair & Maintenance, fund 310-6110-4510, for vehicle and equipment repairs.
(Wilson)
(a) Elections transferring $6,440 from Voting Equipment, fund 293-4922-5750, to Support Fees/ Licensing Fees, fund 293-4922-4540, to reconcile HAVA funds for reimbursement;
(b) Sheriff's Department transferring $3,000 from Professional Services, fund 100-5600-4010, to Contracts & Agreements, fund 100-5600-4000, to cover shortage in Contracts & Agreements; and
(c) Road & Bridge Pct 1 transferring $7,000 from Operating Supplies, fund 310-6110-3300, to Vehicle/ Equipment Repair & Maintenance, fund 310-6110-4510, for vehicle and equipment repairs.
(Wilson)
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16.
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)
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17.
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 an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Spicewood Library;
(b) Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Oakalla Community Center Inc for use of Burnet County owned building;
(c) Enter into an Independent Contractor Agreement — Driver for Veterans' Transportation between Burnet County and Laura Ann Hoskins;
(d) Enter into a Second Amendment to Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group, Inc. to revise the method of compensation structure from a milestone-based schedule to an hourly billing structure for the Wirtz Dam Project, in an amount not to exceed $447,250;
(e) Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Burnet for Facility Rental Application and Agreement for the September 9, 2026 Burnet County Employee Health Fair;
(f) Enter into a contract for Home and Community-Based Services for Counties Affected by July 4, 2025, Disaster Declaration with Capital Area Council of Governments for compensation to Burnet County in an amount up to $25,000 for 625 emergency preparedness kits and $7,500 for outreach and administration expenses;
(g) Enter into a Peace Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement with Cadet Daniel Hernandez, in an amount to not exceed $30,419.96; and
(h) Enter into a Peace Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement with Cadet David Moran, in an amount to not exceed $30,419.96.
(Wilson)
(a) Enter into an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Spicewood Library;
(b) Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Oakalla Community Center Inc for use of Burnet County owned building;
(c) Enter into an Independent Contractor Agreement — Driver for Veterans' Transportation between Burnet County and Laura Ann Hoskins;
(d) Enter into a Second Amendment to Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group, Inc. to revise the method of compensation structure from a milestone-based schedule to an hourly billing structure for the Wirtz Dam Project, in an amount not to exceed $447,250;
(e) Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Burnet for Facility Rental Application and Agreement for the September 9, 2026 Burnet County Employee Health Fair;
(f) Enter into a contract for Home and Community-Based Services for Counties Affected by July 4, 2025, Disaster Declaration with Capital Area Council of Governments for compensation to Burnet County in an amount up to $25,000 for 625 emergency preparedness kits and $7,500 for outreach and administration expenses;
(g) Enter into a Peace Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement with Cadet Daniel Hernandez, in an amount to not exceed $30,419.96; and
(h) Enter into a Peace Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement with Cadet David Moran, in an amount to not exceed $30,419.96.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- MOU Friends of Spicewood Library
- MOU Oakalla
- VETRIDE AGREEMENT
- Pinnacle K Second Amendment 2026 - Signed by Pinnacle
- Facility Rental Agreement
- Hernandez, D BC Reim. Contract.Signed
- Moran, D BC Reim. Contract.Signed
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding RFQ 26-4090-06 vendor selected on May 26, 2026:
(a) Enter into a contract with Streamline Engineering, LLC for the SB3 Warning Sirens professional engineering and project management services in an amount not to exceed $367,165 from Account No. 290-1320-1000;
(b) To acknowledge that the SB3 Warning Sirens grant provides additional funds for the full scope of engineering and project management with no match requirement for the county.
(Wilson)
(a) Enter into a contract with Streamline Engineering, LLC for the SB3 Warning Sirens professional engineering and project management services in an amount not to exceed $367,165 from Account No. 290-1320-1000;
(b) To acknowledge that the SB3 Warning Sirens grant provides additional funds for the full scope of engineering and project management with no match requirement for the county.
(Wilson)
Attachments
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval to apply for the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY25 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAPP), with a requested award of $15,000 and no match requirement. (Wilson)
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20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following sponsorships, to be funded through the Hotel Occupancy Tax:
(a) ARTS Encounter at Museo Benini in an amount not to exceed $3,500.
(Wilson)
(a) ARTS Encounter at Museo Benini in an amount not to exceed $3,500.
(Wilson)
Attachments
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning accepting or rejecting proposals received Re-Bid No. 26-5120-01 for Jail Fire Panel Upgrade in an amount not to exceed $548,865 from fund 724-5120-5300. (Wilson)
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22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning accepting or rejecting proposals received for Bid No. 26-6110-01 for Boom Axe for Road & Bridge Precinct 1 in an amount not to exceed $329,551.40 from fund 722-6110-5760. (Luther)
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning approval to go out to re-bid for Fuel Card Services since no responses were received to the first posting. (Wilson)
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding directing the Information Technology (IT) Department to immediately and at all times permit the Auditor's Office to place inventory tracking tags on county-owned hardware assets for inventory control and asset management purposes. (Wilson)
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25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to modify a contract that the Burnet County commissioners court entered into on March 8, 2026, for free voice-over IP trail with Vested Networks for Burnet County Information Technology Department office phones in an amount not to exceed the $100 one-time documentation fee and $99.25 monthly recurring charge. (Collier)
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26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning adopting the following proposed policies:
(a) Burnet County Technology Standards and Product Governance Policy; and
(b) Burnet County Technology Security and Compliance Standards Policy.
(Collier)
(a) Burnet County Technology Standards and Product Governance Policy; and
(b) Burnet County Technology Security and Compliance Standards Policy.
(Collier)
Attachments
- 2026-06-02 Burnet County Technology Purchasing Policy
- 2026-06-02 County Network Infrastructure Ownership and Control Policy
27.
Executive Session — The Burnet County Commissioners Court will convene in Executive Session pursuant to Sec. 551.076 Texas Government Code allowing for the deliberation on the procurement process for cybersecurity software and support services for the Technology Department. (Collier)
28.
Reconvene in Open Session.
29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the selection of a quote for cybersecurity software and support services for the Technology Department in the amount not to exceed $12,650 subject to Burnet County purchasing regulations. (Collier)
Attachments
- SHI 500-50791505 County of Burnet Agreement v3
- Freeit 728819 Burnet Co - Darktrace 28mo AP - 20260602
- CDW
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the need to go out for Bid for cybersecurity software and support services for the Technology Department in the amount not to exceed $48,685 subject to Burnet County purchasing regulations. (Collier)
31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the use of funds that were previously authorized in commissioners court on January 27, 2026, from Account 710-5040-5770:
(a) Use funds designated for the veneer for the 109 E. Jackson building facade to purchase generator and associated electrical work to make generator operational.
(b) Use funds designated for the Fiber Optic Cable to fund the City of Burnet cost for electrical pole make ready and associated electrical work required.
(c) Use funds designated for the Fiber Optic Cable to fund the various building entrances to make ready to be done by Facilities/Maintenance Dept.
(Collier)
(a) Use funds designated for the veneer for the 109 E. Jackson building facade to purchase generator and associated electrical work to make generator operational.
(b) Use funds designated for the Fiber Optic Cable to fund the City of Burnet cost for electrical pole make ready and associated electrical work required.
(c) Use funds designated for the Fiber Optic Cable to fund the various building entrances to make ready to be done by Facilities/Maintenance Dept.
(Collier)
Attachments
32.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections — May 26, 206;
(b) PEC Utility Connections — June 1, 2026;
(c) TAS Inspection Transmittal Letter — No Violations for Burnet County Jail Visitation Renovations;
(d) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Burnet County Sheriff's Office and Burnet County Constable Precinct 4;
(e) Public Utility Commission of Commission Staff's Notice of Town Hall Meeting;
(f) Auditor's Office Receipt of Burnet County Emergency Service District (ESD) Financial Statements from ESD #1 and ESD #8;
(g) TCEQ Notice Temporary Debris Management Site Closure;
(h) Texas Commission on Jail Standards Inspection Report - May 26-27, 2026.
(Wilson)
(a) PEC Utility Connections — May 26, 206;
(b) PEC Utility Connections — June 1, 2026;
(c) TAS Inspection Transmittal Letter — No Violations for Burnet County Jail Visitation Renovations;
(d) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Burnet County Sheriff's Office and Burnet County Constable Precinct 4;
(e) Public Utility Commission of Commission Staff's Notice of Town Hall Meeting;
(f) Auditor's Office Receipt of Burnet County Emergency Service District (ESD) Financial Statements from ESD #1 and ESD #8;
(g) TCEQ Notice Temporary Debris Management Site Closure;
(h) Texas Commission on Jail Standards Inspection Report - May 26-27, 2026.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- PEC Letter & Report - 20260526
- PEC Letter & Report - 20260601
- TAS Inspection Letter
- PCT 4 PIO MOU 5-18-2026
- PUC Staff Town Hall
- Auditor's Receipt of ESD Financial Statements
- TCEQ Notice of Temporary Debris Management Site Closure
- Texas Commission on Jail Standards Inspection Report - May 26-27, 2026
33.
Calendar Review.
34.
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 3rd of June, 2026
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE