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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: Thursday AUGUST 6, 2026
MEETING TIME: 9:00 a.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.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lot 12, Block 2, County Line Estates, to be known as lots 12A and 12B, Block 2, County Line Estates, to remedy a foreclosure issue. (Collier)
Attachments
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding FY26 Burnet County Budget Amendments:
(a) Jail Commissary transferring $70,000 to Supplies, fund 505-5132-3300, and $8,000 to Inmate TV, fund 505-5132-4560, for TV and mattress purchases.
(Wilson)
(a) Jail Commissary transferring $70,000 to Supplies, fund 505-5132-3300, and $8,000 to Inmate TV, fund 505-5132-4560, for TV and mattress purchases.
(Wilson)
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6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to authorize the submission of applications, approve the grant application amounts, and authorize the County Judge to execute all necessary documents and actions for the FY27 SB22 Rural Law Enforcement Grant, with no county match required:
(a) Sheriff's Office - up to $350,000;
(b) County Attorney - up to $175,000;
(c) District Attorney - up to $275,000.
(Wilson)
(a) Sheriff's Office - up to $350,000;
(b) County Attorney - up to $175,000;
(c) District Attorney - up to $275,000.
(Wilson)
Attachments
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following sponsorships for FY26 from the Hotel/ Motel Tax, fund 140-6640-4500:
(a) 2026 Oatmeal Festival, scheduled September 26, 2026, as a Stage Sponsor in an amount not to exceed $1,500; and
(b) Music on Main, Downtown Marble Falls - Fall 2026 Series, scheduled September 4 - November 15, 2026, as a Community Sponsor in an amount not to exceed $500.
(Wilson)
(a) 2026 Oatmeal Festival, scheduled September 26, 2026, as a Stage Sponsor in an amount not to exceed $1,500; and
(b) Music on Main, Downtown Marble Falls - Fall 2026 Series, scheduled September 4 - November 15, 2026, as a Community Sponsor in an amount not to exceed $500.
(Wilson)
Attachments
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following sponsorships for FY27 from the Hotel/ Motel Tax, fund 140-6640-4500:
(a) Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival, scheduled October 22 - October 25, 2026, as a Premier Sponsor, in an amount not to exceed $1,000.
(a) Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival, scheduled October 22 - October 25, 2026, as a Premier Sponsor, in an amount not to exceed $1,000.
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9.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to establish minimum standards for the purchase and use of desktop and laptop computers to ensure compliance with purchasing policy and regulation and to support cybersecurity of Burnet County departments and offices:
(a) Discuss the financial impact of standards on FY26 obligations for computers and FY27 requests.
(Wilson)
(a) Discuss the financial impact of standards on FY26 obligations for computers and FY27 requests.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- Proposed Burnet County Desktop and Laptop Specifications
- Email_ Computer purchase Requests - Technical Specifications Needed
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding formally designating Burnet County District Clerk and Burnet County County Clerk as primary contacts responsible for all operational decisions, coordination, and local system support regarding Tyler Technologies Odyssey System. (Wilson)
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11.
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)
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for the use and calculation of the FY27 Burnet County proposed budget regarding the following departments:
(a) Hotel/ Motel Tax;
(b) Human Resources;
(c) Agrilife Extension Office;
(d) Information Technology;
(e) Maintenance.
(a) Hotel/ Motel Tax;
(b) Human Resources;
(c) Agrilife Extension Office;
(d) Information Technology;
(e) Maintenance.
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider, and review the current estimated Certification of 2026 Appraisal Roll regarding the General Fund and County Special Road & Bridge. (Wilson)
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14.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) Texas Historical Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) Emergency Grant Award Letter from Texas Historical Commission.
(Wilson)
(a) Texas Historical Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) Emergency Grant Award Letter from Texas Historical Commission.
(Wilson)
Attachments
15.
Calendar Review.
16.
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 31st day of July, 2026
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE