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BURNET COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
 
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: Tuesday, JULY 7, 2026
MEETING TIME: 2:00 p.m.
MEETING PLACE: AgriLife Auditorium located at 607 N Vanderveer St, 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 addressed by the commissioners court during the Public Comments agenda item. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.
 
4.
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.
(Wilson)
 
5.
Reconvene in Open Session.
 
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding items discussed in Executive Session.
 
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
 
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following:
(a) Adopt a Disaster Declaration in accordance with Section 418.108 of the Texas Government Code regarding the New World Screwworm; and
(b) Direct county departments to track and report all New World Screwworm expenses and time to the Burnet County Auditor's Office.
(Wilson)
 

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9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding changing the Western Regional Radio Tower position to report directly to the County Judge. (Dockery)
 
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of bonds for the following:
(a) Stephanie Cooper, Elections Adminstrator.
(Wilson)
 
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to designate a Burnet County Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Coordinator which prohibits discrimination. (Wilson)
 
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the Title VI Compliance Nondiscrimination Statement, Title VI/ Nondiscrimination Assurances, and Title VI / Nondiscrimination Plan, to remain in compliance as a TxDOT Grant Subrecipient. (Wilson)
 
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 26-4090-09:
(a) Select Texas Association of Counties (TAC) as the vendor;
(b) Approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the 2026-2027 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation for insurance from TAC in an estimated amount of $5,212,622.16; and
(c) Use the calculation of the 2026-2027 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation estimated amount for the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget.
(Wilson)
 

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14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding Burnet County employees:
(a) Cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase; and
(b) Burnet County adopted step and grade structure increase.
(Wilson)
 

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15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding Burnet County elected officials:
(a) Cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase.
(Wilson)
 
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the composition of the FY27 salary grievance committee for elected officials' salaries as set by Local Government Code Sec. 152:
(a) County Judge, County Sheriff, County Tax Assessor- Collector, County Treasurer, County Clerk, District Clerk, County Attorney or Criminal District Attorney, and the number of public members necessary to provide nine voting members; or
(b) County Judge and nine public members, if the commissioners court votes to have nine public members.
 
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inter departmental line item transfers:
(a) Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 transferring $700 from Float Clerk Training, fund 100-4520-4220, to Mach/ Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-4520-5750, to purchase a chair; and
(b) Maintenance transferring $4,800 from Operating Supplies, fund 100-5100-3300, to Mach/ Equip (Inventoried), fund 100-5100-5750, to purchase an APeX swamp cooler for the maintenance shop.
(Wilson)
 

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18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor:
(a) Expense Reports.
(Wilson)
 

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19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY 2026 budget amendments:
(a) County Judge Department transferring $40,000 from Professional Services, fund 100-4000-4010, to Nondepartmental Professional Services, fund 100-4090-4010 for architecture and engineering services for modification of existing buildings to prepare for the potential relocation of Burnet County offices. 
(Wilson)
 
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20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to negotiate a work order with BSW, a previously qualified architect firm, regarding architecture and engineering services for modification of existing buildings to prepare for the potential relocation of Burnet County offices in an amount not to exceed $40,000 from Nondepartmental Professional Services, fund 100-4090-4010. (Wilson)
 
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for approval of County-owned school facility on Tate Street awning roof repair expenses in an amount not to exceed $16,000 from fund 720-4090-5300. (Wilson)
 
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for approval of expenses for installation of a secure interior doorway between offices and the public space/ AgriLife Auditorium at the AgriLife building in an amount not to exceed $15,000 from fund 720-4090-5300. (Wilson)
 
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding entering into a labor agreement for CR 112 and CR 210 for construction of concrete headwalls in an amount not to exceed $96,000 from funds 722-6955-5512 and 723-6955-5512. (Beierle)
 

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24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following:
(a) KC Engineering to provide specifications and drawings for the repair of the low water crossing on CR 340 at Haiston Creek and CR 337 at Cow Creek in an amount not to exceed $61,770 from Professional Services, fund 330-6130-4010; and
(b) Go out to bid for repairs at these locations for a total amount not to exceed $250,000.
(Collier)
 

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25.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding entering a Master Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with TXShare for a new purchasing cooperative at no cost to Burnet County. (Wilson)
 

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26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding KeyTrak System Purchase, Support and Software License Agreement for new software for the cell doors the County Jail in an amount not to exceed $3,443.70 from Commissary, fund 505-5132-4540. (Wilson)
 

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27.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the purchase of a cattle trailer for the Burnet County Sheriff's Office from fund 100-5600-5760 MACH/EQUIP (CAPITALIZED), in an amount not to exceed $36,895. (Wilson)
 

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28.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approval to apply for the Texas Hill County Trails Region grant to purchase a sign for the Historic Jail Museum, with a requested award of $2,000 and no match requirement. (Wilson)
 

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29.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to purchase laptops from fund 100-5040-5750 for the following:
(a) Two (2) laptops for the Tax-Assessor/ Collector; and
(b) Two (2) laptops with docking stations for the Magistrates Office.
(Wilson)
 
30.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding accepting or rejecting proposals received for Bid No. 26-5600-01, a turnkey and fully operational 230 kW Diesel Generator System for the Burnet County Sheriff's Office, in an amount not to exceed $206,170 from fund 710-6895-5300. (Wilson)
 

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31.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections - June 22, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - June 30, 2026;
(c) Texas Veteran's Commission TVC-FVA Compliance Visit Letter;
(d) City of Marble Falls Press Release - Cancels Stage 3 Water restrictions and Returns to Stage 2 Water Restrictions;
(e) Burnet Central Appraisal District FY27 Proposed Budget Letter.
(f) CARTS Requested FY27 Budget;
(g) Texas Department of Transportation ADA SCAT Title VI Survey Status - Red; and
(h) Marble Falls Area EMS Burnet County Update - June 30, 2026.
 

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32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding designating dates for the budget workshops. (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 30th day of June, 2026
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS


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CLERK OF THE COURT


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COUNTY JUDGE