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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 AUGUST 5, 2026
MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
MEETING PLACE: Agrilife Auditorium located at 607 N Vanderveer St, Burnet, Texas
Amended
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.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inner departmental line item transfers:
(a) Road & Bridge Precinct 4 transferring $1,800 from Operating Supplies, fund 340-6140-3300, to Contract Labor, fund 340-6140-4920, to cover a shortage for work on CR 421A;
(b) Bertram Library transferring $382 from Conference/ Dues/ training, fund 200-6400-4270, and $217.42 from Operating Supplies, fund 200-6400-3300, a total of $599.42, to Machine Equipment, fund 200-6500-5750, to purchase a patron self-check out computer.
(Wilson)
(a) Road & Bridge Precinct 4 transferring $1,800 from Operating Supplies, fund 340-6140-3300, to Contract Labor, fund 340-6140-4920, to cover a shortage for work on CR 421A;
(b) Bertram Library transferring $382 from Conference/ Dues/ training, fund 200-6400-4270, and $217.42 from Operating Supplies, fund 200-6400-3300, a total of $599.42, to Machine Equipment, fund 200-6500-5750, to purchase a patron self-check out computer.
(Wilson)
Attachments
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the authorization of payment of claims previously approved by the County Auditor:
(a) Expense Reports.
(Wilson)
(a) Expense Reports.
(Wilson)
Attachments
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901:
(a) District Attorney's Office for travel expenses related to Prosecutor Trial Skills Course, in an amount not to exceed $1,504.95.
(Wilson)
(a) District Attorney's Office for travel expenses related to Prosecutor Trial Skills Course, in an amount not to exceed $1,504.95.
(Wilson)
Attachments
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on setting a date and time to hold a public hearing on the FY27 budget and authorize Burnet County to publish notices of the public hearing, tax rate, and elected official salaries in local newspapers. (Wilson)
9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for:
(a) Setting salaries and compensation for the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding:
(a) Setting salaries and compensation for the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding:
(i) Chief Public Defender;
(ii) Elections Administrator; and
(iii) Chief Magistrate; and
(b) Remove appointed positions from Step & Grade classification.
(Wilson)
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding the following departments:
(a) 33rd and 424th District Attorney's Office;
(b) Public Defender's Office;
(c) Probation;
(d) Justice of the Peace Precinct 1;
(e) Justice of the Peace Precinct 2;
(f) Justice of the Peace Precinct 3;
(g) Justice of the Peace Precinct 4;
(h) County Attorney;
(i) Magistrate.
(Wilson)
(a) 33rd and 424th District Attorney's Office;
(b) Public Defender's Office;
(c) Probation;
(d) Justice of the Peace Precinct 1;
(e) Justice of the Peace Precinct 2;
(f) Justice of the Peace Precinct 3;
(g) Justice of the Peace Precinct 4;
(h) County Attorney;
(i) Magistrate.
(Wilson)
Attachments
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Burnet County Budget Policy, Fund Overview, and Expenditure Accounts Descriptions, including the following section:
(a) I. General Policies # 9 - The maximum travel reimbursements will be according to the current fiscal year U.S. General Services Administration's daily lodging, meals, and incidental expenses rates;
(b) II. Revenue and Transfer Policies # 5 - Line item transfer amount - $1,000 subject to Auditor approval;
(c) VII. Fleet Policies - Add documentation requirement for vehicle take-home policy.
(Wilson)
(a) I. General Policies # 9 - The maximum travel reimbursements will be according to the current fiscal year U.S. General Services Administration's daily lodging, meals, and incidental expenses rates;
(b) II. Revenue and Transfer Policies # 5 - Line item transfer amount - $1,000 subject to Auditor approval;
(c) VII. Fleet Policies - Add documentation requirement for vehicle take-home policy.
(Wilson)
Attachments
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Burnet County Personnel Policy & Employee Handbook, including the following sections:
(a) 7.06 County Vehicles Usages - General Guidelines - Commute vehicles policies and rules;
(b) 2.06 Working Hours - Appointed officials 40 hour standard work week;
(c) 11.03 Lodging Cost - Lodging expenses applicable to GSA lodging rate for the travel location.
(Wilson)
(a) 7.06 County Vehicles Usages - General Guidelines - Commute vehicles policies and rules;
(b) 2.06 Working Hours - Appointed officials 40 hour standard work week;
(c) 11.03 Lodging Cost - Lodging expenses applicable to GSA lodging rate for the travel location.
(Wilson)
Attachments
13.
Acknowledgement of Receipt:
(a) Marble Falls EMS Quarterly Update - July 2026;
(b) Letter regarding Federal Highway Association Emergency Relief Funding for TxDOT regarding the July 2026 flood;
(c) U.S. Department of Treasury, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Notification of Compliance with Award Closeout Process;
(d) TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit;
(e) Capital Area Council of Governments Notice of Membership Dues;
(f) City of Burnet Notice of Survey Services for Alleyways;
(g) BCAD Reappraisal Plan for 2027-2028;
(h) BCAD FY27 Adopted Budget;
(i) PEC Utility Connections - July 20, 2026;
(j) PEC Utility Connections - July 27, 2028; and
(k) 2026 Certification of Appraisal Rolls.
(Wilson)
(a) Marble Falls EMS Quarterly Update - July 2026;
(b) Letter regarding Federal Highway Association Emergency Relief Funding for TxDOT regarding the July 2026 flood;
(c) U.S. Department of Treasury, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Notification of Compliance with Award Closeout Process;
(d) TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Quality Permit;
(e) Capital Area Council of Governments Notice of Membership Dues;
(f) City of Burnet Notice of Survey Services for Alleyways;
(g) BCAD Reappraisal Plan for 2027-2028;
(h) BCAD FY27 Adopted Budget;
(i) PEC Utility Connections - July 20, 2026;
(j) PEC Utility Connections - July 27, 2028; and
(k) 2026 Certification of Appraisal Rolls.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- MFAEMS - Burnet County Quarterly Update - July 23, 2026
- LPA Disaster Notification 2026 Flooding
- SLRFR Closeout
- TCEQ Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Water Qaulity Permit
- Capital Area Council of Governments Notice of Membership Dues
- City of Burnet Notice of Survey Services for Alleyways
- BCAD Reappraisal Plan for 2027-2028
- BCAD FY27 Adopted Budget
- PEC Utility Connections - July 20, 2026
- PEC Utility Connections - July 27, 2026
- 26 CERTIFICATE OF APPRAISAL ROLLS
14.
Calendar Review.
15.
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 July, 2026
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE