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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 SEPTEMBER 8, 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 present and adopt a 4-H proclamation recognizing October 4-10, 2026, as National 4-H Week. (Wilson)
Attachments
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to present and adopt a resolution recognizing September 17–23, 2026, as Constitution Week. (Wilson)
Attachments
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on report by the Burnet County Elections Administrator regarding the March 2026 Primary Election. (Beierle)
8.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the proposed Burnet County Holiday Schedule for FY27. (Wilson)
Attachments
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the preliminary plat approval for Enclave Oaks, a private subdivision consisting of 43 lots on 30.42 acres, located past the 300 block of Enclave Drive. (Luther)
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10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the release of subdivision completion bonds SUR2005273 ($9,352,678.50) and SUR2005274 ($4,704,964) and acceptance of a subdivision completion bond to replace the above bonds in the amount of $324,851.35, bond number FIC0003497, based on the engineer's opinion of probable costs remaining for Thomas Ranch, Phase 1. (Dockery)
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11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the proposed draft of the Burnet County Technology and Cybersecurity Policy. (Collier)
Attachments
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code § 113.901:
(A) Information Technology Department to ComServPros, LLC for labor and materials for 24 Port Patch Panel in an amount not to exceed $3,146.30.
(Wilson)
(A) Information Technology Department to ComServPros, LLC for labor and materials for 24 Port Patch Panel in an amount not to exceed $3,146.30.
(Wilson)
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inter departmental line-item transfers:
(a) Constable Precinct 1 transferring $2,000 from Professional Services, fund 100-5510-4010, and $1,000 from Uniforms, fund 100-5510-4820, to transfer $800 to Overtime, fund 100-5510-1990, $2,000 to Gasoline/ Diesel, Oil, fund 100-5510-3310, and $200 to Repair and Maintenance, fund 100-5510-4520, to clean-up shortages in FY26 budget (Wilson);
(b) Road & Bridge Precinct 1 transferring $109,900 from Operating Supplies, fund 310-6110-3300, to Road Equip (Capitalized), fund 310-6110-5710 for purchase of a used water truck (Luther); and
(c) District Attorney transferring $5,000 from Copier Rental, fund 100-4850-4620, to Clerk/ Support Staff, fund 100-4850-1040, to cover shortage resulting from an overlap of two Administrative Assistant positions for training purposes (Wilson);
(d) Road & Bridge Pct 4 transferring $10,000 from Buildings, fund 340-6140-5300, to Vehicle/ Equip Repair, fund 340-6140-4510, to cover a vehicle repair shortage (Dockery); and
(e) Information Technology Department transferring $1,426.07 from fund Travel/ Mileage, fund 100-5040-4250, and $37,375.69 from Support Fees (Tyler), fund 100-5040-4541, to transfer $38,698.57 to Mach/ Equip (Inventory), fund 100-5040-4541, $103.19 to Equipment Rental, fund 100-5040-4610, to reallocate funds to support end of year shortages (Collier).
(a) Constable Precinct 1 transferring $2,000 from Professional Services, fund 100-5510-4010, and $1,000 from Uniforms, fund 100-5510-4820, to transfer $800 to Overtime, fund 100-5510-1990, $2,000 to Gasoline/ Diesel, Oil, fund 100-5510-3310, and $200 to Repair and Maintenance, fund 100-5510-4520, to clean-up shortages in FY26 budget (Wilson);
(b) Road & Bridge Precinct 1 transferring $109,900 from Operating Supplies, fund 310-6110-3300, to Road Equip (Capitalized), fund 310-6110-5710 for purchase of a used water truck (Luther); and
(c) District Attorney transferring $5,000 from Copier Rental, fund 100-4850-4620, to Clerk/ Support Staff, fund 100-4850-1040, to cover shortage resulting from an overlap of two Administrative Assistant positions for training purposes (Wilson);
(d) Road & Bridge Pct 4 transferring $10,000 from Buildings, fund 340-6140-5300, to Vehicle/ Equip Repair, fund 340-6140-4510, to cover a vehicle repair shortage (Dockery); and
(e) Information Technology Department transferring $1,426.07 from fund Travel/ Mileage, fund 100-5040-4250, and $37,375.69 from Support Fees (Tyler), fund 100-5040-4541, to transfer $38,698.57 to Mach/ Equip (Inventory), fund 100-5040-4541, $103.19 to Equipment Rental, fund 100-5040-4610, to reallocate funds to support end of year shortages (Collier).
Attachments
- Const1 9.8.26 Budget adj
- RB1 9.8.26 Budget adj
- DA LIT 09.08.2026
- RB4 vehicle repair
- IT 9.8.26 Budget adj
14.
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
15.
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 a Memorandum of Understanding Between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Burnet County concerning hiring an assistant county agent (Wilson);
(b) Enter Guardian RFID System Agreement Addendum B Amendment, effective August 14, 2026, with the Burnet County Jail, amending the contract approved by Commissioners Court on May 12, 2026, to add one Lease Spartan and Mobile Command XR Software License, in an amount not to exceed $1,401.25, funded through the ViaPath Technology Grant (Wilson);
(c) Enter an Amendment to Agreement with Levy Architects, PLLC for the Burnet County – Briggs Community Center to restructure the application of fees under the current contract, with no additional cost to Burnet County (Wilson);
(d) Enter an Amendment to the Engagement Agreement providing legal services to the county on the proposed 765kV transmission line with The Law Office of Margaret Uhlig Pemberton supplementing payment terms between Ms. Pemberton and Burnet County (Wilson);
(e) Enter a Professional Services Agreement between Clyde Pehl and Burnet County to administer the Vetride Program (Wilson);
(f) Enter an Independent Contractor Agreement between Doyle Erwin and Burnet County to be an independent driver for the Vetride Program (Wilson);
(g) Enter an Independent Contractor Agreement between Mary C Erwin and Burnet County to be an independent driver for the Vetride Program (Wilson);
(h) Enter an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Mason County and Burnet County for Jail Services for the term of September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with a per diem rate from Mason County for detention services at $85 per man-day;
(i) Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force (MVCPA) between Burnet County and the City of Waco for the term of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with funding provided through the MVCPA grant awarded to Burnet County to include an officer into the program from the City of Waco (Wilson); and
(j) Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Burnet for Facility Rental Application and Agreement for the December 14, 2026, Employee Appreciation Brunch (Wilson).
(Wilson)
(a) Enter a Memorandum of Understanding Between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Burnet County concerning hiring an assistant county agent (Wilson);
(b) Enter Guardian RFID System Agreement Addendum B Amendment, effective August 14, 2026, with the Burnet County Jail, amending the contract approved by Commissioners Court on May 12, 2026, to add one Lease Spartan and Mobile Command XR Software License, in an amount not to exceed $1,401.25, funded through the ViaPath Technology Grant (Wilson);
(c) Enter an Amendment to Agreement with Levy Architects, PLLC for the Burnet County – Briggs Community Center to restructure the application of fees under the current contract, with no additional cost to Burnet County (Wilson);
(d) Enter an Amendment to the Engagement Agreement providing legal services to the county on the proposed 765kV transmission line with The Law Office of Margaret Uhlig Pemberton supplementing payment terms between Ms. Pemberton and Burnet County (Wilson);
(e) Enter a Professional Services Agreement between Clyde Pehl and Burnet County to administer the Vetride Program (Wilson);
(f) Enter an Independent Contractor Agreement between Doyle Erwin and Burnet County to be an independent driver for the Vetride Program (Wilson);
(g) Enter an Independent Contractor Agreement between Mary C Erwin and Burnet County to be an independent driver for the Vetride Program (Wilson);
(h) Enter an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Mason County and Burnet County for Jail Services for the term of September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with a per diem rate from Mason County for detention services at $85 per man-day;
(i) Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force (MVCPA) between Burnet County and the City of Waco for the term of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with funding provided through the MVCPA grant awarded to Burnet County to include an officer into the program from the City of Waco (Wilson); and
(j) Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Burnet for Facility Rental Application and Agreement for the December 14, 2026, Employee Appreciation Brunch (Wilson).
(Wilson)
Attachments
- AgriLife MOU
- GUARDIAN RFID - Addendum B Amendment
- GUARDIAN RFID INMATE AGREEMENT
- Briggs Community Center -Amendment to Agreement
- Engagement Agreement
- DOYLE ERWIN VETRIDE DRIVER AGREEMENT
- MARY ERWIN INDEPENDENT VETRIDE DRIVER AGREEMENT
- MASON COUNTY INMATE HOUSING AGREEMENT
- HOTATTF Interlocal with Waco
- Facility Rental Application and Agreement
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to authorize Sheriff Boyd and/ or his designee to sign and execute all necessary documents to secure specialized training for the Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement, in an amount not to exceed $6,500 from Fund 100-6500-4270. (Wilson)
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17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to ratify signature by the Burnet County Judge on behalf of the Western Region Radio System executing a $0 Interlocal Agreement between TxDOT and the Western Region Radio System to provide software upgrade agreements for all Western Radio Towers for a term between September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2035.
(Wilson)
(Wilson)
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18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following grants to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Accept or decline the FY26 Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) a formula grant award in the amount of $36,965 with no County match required.
(Wilson)
(a) Accept or decline the FY26 Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) a formula grant award in the amount of $36,965 with no County match required.
(Wilson)
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19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adopting the Taxpayer Impact Statement for FY27 as per H.B. 1522 as follows:
Burnet County, Texas 2026-2027 Taxpayer Impact Statement For Median-Valued Homestead Property Section 551.043(c), Texas Government Code
The following comparison is provided for the Median-Valued Homestead Property:
1. Current Fiscal Year Taxes: $1,297.80
2. Estimated Taxes under Proposal Budget: $1,360.60
3. Estimated Taxes under No-New Revenue Rate: $1,267.23
(Wilson)
Burnet County, Texas 2026-2027 Taxpayer Impact Statement For Median-Valued Homestead Property Section 551.043(c), Texas Government Code
The following comparison is provided for the Median-Valued Homestead Property:
1. Current Fiscal Year Taxes: $1,297.80
2. Estimated Taxes under Proposal Budget: $1,360.60
3. Estimated Taxes under No-New Revenue Rate: $1,267.23
(Wilson)
Attachments
20.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the recommendation and/ or direction of the Burnet County Salary Grievance Committee concerning salary grievances in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 152.016(c). (Wilson)
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21.
Conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed FY27 budget for Burnet County at 9:30 a.m. (Wilson)
Attachments
- List of Edits to FY27 Draft Proposed Budget
- BURNET COUNTY - Draft_FY27 Adopted Budget With Subtotals
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the FY27 Budget for Burnet County:
(a) Make any changes in the Proposed FY27 Burnet County Budget that it considers warranted by the law and required by the interest of the taxpayers; and
(b) Adopt the FY27 Budget for Burnet County by record vote.
(Wilson)
(a) Make any changes in the Proposed FY27 Burnet County Budget that it considers warranted by the law and required by the interest of the taxpayers; and
(b) Adopt the FY27 Budget for Burnet County by record vote.
(Wilson)
23.
Public Hearing on 2026 General Ad Valorem Tax Rate, the Special Road and Bridge Tax Rate, and the Debt Tax Rate, which will fund the FY27 Burnet County Budget at 9:30 a.m. (Wilson)
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to adopt the 2026 General Ad Valorem Tax Rate, the Special Road and Bridge Tax Rate, and the Debt Tax Rate, which will fund the FY27 Burnet County Budget by record vote. (Wilson)
25.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections - August 24, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - August 31, 2026;
(c) Confirmation of Cybersecurity and AI Training Certification;
(d) Marble Falls Area EMS - Burnet County Update August 28, 2026;
(e) TxDOT Certification of Burnet County Road Mileage.
(Wilson)
(a) PEC Utility Connections - August 24, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - August 31, 2026;
(c) Confirmation of Cybersecurity and AI Training Certification;
(d) Marble Falls Area EMS - Burnet County Update August 28, 2026;
(e) TxDOT Certification of Burnet County Road Mileage.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- Burnet County Report_08.24.26
- Burnet County Report_08.31.26
- 2026 Cert Compliance CyberSecurity & AI Training
- MFAEMS - Burnet County Update - August 28, 2026
- TxDOT_Burnet_Certification
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 1st day of September, 2026
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE