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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 22, 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.
A statement by Commissioner Precinct 2 Damon Beierle regarding comments from a previous meeting. (Beierle)
4.
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.
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 6 and 8, Grandview Beach Estates, Unit No. 2, to be known as lot 6A, Grandview Beach Estates, Unit No. 2, a combination of 2 lots into 1. (Luther)
Attachments
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lot 1, The Ranch on Lake LBJ, Phase 3, Plat No. 3.1, to be known as lots 1-A and 1-B, The Ranch on Lake LBJ, Phase 3, Plat No. 3.2. (Luther)
Attachments
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the final plat approval for Mint Creek Subdivision, a private subdivision consisting of 3 lots on 22.81 acres located in the 1400 block of CR 323A. (Collier)
Attachments
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots 46,47 and 48 of Moonlight Bend, Phase 1, to be known as lots 46A, 47A and 48A, Moonlight Bend, Phase 1, to accommodate a large oak tree in the road. (Dockery)
Attachments
10.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval of Burnet County Treasurer's monthly report - August 2026. (Wilson)
Attachments
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding appointments for committees and boards:
(a) Appoint Russell Sander and Caleb Kraenzel as alternate for the CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) as the small cities representative; and
(b) Appoint Greg Haley and Herb Darling as his alternate for the CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
(Dockery)
(a) Appoint Russell Sander and Caleb Kraenzel as alternate for the CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) as the small cities representative; and
(b) Appoint Greg Haley and Herb Darling as his alternate for the CAMPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
(Dockery)
Attachments
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding a presentation from CAPCOG of the draft CAMPO Burnet County Wide Transportation Plan:
(a) Identification of specific state highway project requests;
(b) Identification of specific County Road Improvement; and
(c) Other transportation related issues and processes.
(Dockery)
(a) Identification of specific state highway project requests;
(b) Identification of specific County Road Improvement; and
(c) Other transportation related issues and processes.
(Dockery)
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County commissioners court regularly scheduled meetings for FY27 in accordance with Local Government Code § 81.005. (Wilson)
Attachments
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to set the Sheriff and Constable fees for 2027. (Wilson)
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of the donation in the amount of $4,481 from the 2026 Burnet County Employee Picnic basket drawing and proposed distribution of funds to Sarah’s House, a local non-profit, in the amount of $4,481. (Beierle)
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning the disposal of 5 out of service A/C units via scrapping and recycling. (Wilson)
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding budget inter-departmental line-item transfers:
(a) Maintenance Department transferring $6,100 from Operating Supplies, 100-5100-3300, with $4,100 transferred to Mach/ Equip Inventoried, 100-5100-5750, and $2,000 transferred to Vehicle Repair & Maint, 100-5100-4510, to purchase a mower and cover shortages (Wilson);
(b) Road & Bridge Pct 3 transferring $500 from Mics Supplies, 330-6130-3390, and $10,000 from Operating Supplies, 330-6130-330, with $500 transferred to Utilities, 330-6130-4370, $6,500 transferred to Overtime, 330-6130-1990, and $3,500 transferred to FICA/ MDCR, 330-6130-2010, to cover shortages (Collier);
(c) Sheriff's Office transferring $30,000 from Investigators/ Sgts, 100-5600-1056, to Deputies/ CO's-Shift, 100-5600-1058, to cover shortages (Wilson);
(d) Maintenance Department transferring $3,000 from Operating, 100-5100-3310, to Vehicle Repair & Maintenance, 100-5100-4510 to cover shortages (Wilson).
(a) Maintenance Department transferring $6,100 from Operating Supplies, 100-5100-3300, with $4,100 transferred to Mach/ Equip Inventoried, 100-5100-5750, and $2,000 transferred to Vehicle Repair & Maint, 100-5100-4510, to purchase a mower and cover shortages (Wilson);
(b) Road & Bridge Pct 3 transferring $500 from Mics Supplies, 330-6130-3390, and $10,000 from Operating Supplies, 330-6130-330, with $500 transferred to Utilities, 330-6130-4370, $6,500 transferred to Overtime, 330-6130-1990, and $3,500 transferred to FICA/ MDCR, 330-6130-2010, to cover shortages (Collier);
(c) Sheriff's Office transferring $30,000 from Investigators/ Sgts, 100-5600-1056, to Deputies/ CO's-Shift, 100-5600-1058, to cover shortages (Wilson);
(d) Maintenance Department transferring $3,000 from Operating, 100-5100-3310, to Vehicle Repair & Maintenance, 100-5100-4510 to cover shortages (Wilson).
Attachments
18.
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
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts and agreements to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Enter into an agreement with Reliable Tires for the annual Household and Hazardous Waste (HHW) event on 10/10/2026 in an amount not to exceed $2,800 from the CAPCOG Solid Waste Grant Funds (Dockery);
(b) Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force (HOTATTF) Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Act (MVCPA) between Burnet County and the County of Coryell, County of McLennan, and County of Williamson 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 these counties (Wilson); and
(c) Enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Matagorda County and Burnet County for jail services for the term of September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with a per diem rate from Matagorda County for detention services at $85 per man-day;
(d) Enter into a renewal contract with the Tour Texas Content Plan for FY27 in the amount of $4,775 from the Hotel/Motel Tax fund 140-6640-4580 (Wilson);
(e) Enter into a contract with CreativeDecor for Holiday Lighting labor and materials in the amount of $49,750 from the Hotel/Motel Tax fund 140-6640-4500 (Wilson);
(f) Enter into a Contract Labor Agreement with DIJ Construction under Bid No. 26-6100-02 Street Striping Project CR 402, in an amount not to exceed $5,940 from fund 340-6140-4920 (Dockery);
(g) Enter into a Burnet County Tourism Promotion Agreement with the Bertram Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $10,000 from fund 140-6640-4910 (Wilson);
(h) Enter into a Burnet County Tourism Promotion Agreement with the Burnet Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $10,000 from fund 140-6640-4910 (Wilson);
(i) Enter into a Burnet County Tourism Promotion Agreement with the Kingsland Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $10,000 from fund 140-6640-4910 (Wilson);
(j) Enter into a Burnet County Tourism Promotion Agreement with the Lake Buchanan/ Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $5,000 from fund 140-6640-4910 (Wilson);
(k) Enter into a Burnet County Tourism Promotion Agreement with the Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $10,000 from fund 140-6640-4910 (Wilson); and
(l) Enter a Third Amendment to Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group, Inc. to add additional area to the dimensions of one of the acquisition properties on the Wirtz Dam Road Project with an increased cost of $1,250 (Dockery).
(Wilson)
(a) Enter into an agreement with Reliable Tires for the annual Household and Hazardous Waste (HHW) event on 10/10/2026 in an amount not to exceed $2,800 from the CAPCOG Solid Waste Grant Funds (Dockery);
(b) Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force (HOTATTF) Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Act (MVCPA) between Burnet County and the County of Coryell, County of McLennan, and County of Williamson 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 these counties (Wilson); and
(c) Enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Matagorda County and Burnet County for jail services for the term of September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with a per diem rate from Matagorda County for detention services at $85 per man-day;
(d) Enter into a renewal contract with the Tour Texas Content Plan for FY27 in the amount of $4,775 from the Hotel/Motel Tax fund 140-6640-4580 (Wilson);
(e) Enter into a contract with CreativeDecor for Holiday Lighting labor and materials in the amount of $49,750 from the Hotel/Motel Tax fund 140-6640-4500 (Wilson);
(f) Enter into a Contract Labor Agreement with DIJ Construction under Bid No. 26-6100-02 Street Striping Project CR 402, in an amount not to exceed $5,940 from fund 340-6140-4920 (Dockery);
(g) Enter into a Burnet County Tourism Promotion Agreement with the Bertram Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $10,000 from fund 140-6640-4910 (Wilson);
(h) Enter into a Burnet County Tourism Promotion Agreement with the Burnet Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $10,000 from fund 140-6640-4910 (Wilson);
(i) Enter into a Burnet County Tourism Promotion Agreement with the Kingsland Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $10,000 from fund 140-6640-4910 (Wilson);
(j) Enter into a Burnet County Tourism Promotion Agreement with the Lake Buchanan/ Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $5,000 from fund 140-6640-4910 (Wilson);
(k) Enter into a Burnet County Tourism Promotion Agreement with the Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $10,000 from fund 140-6640-4910 (Wilson); and
(l) Enter a Third Amendment to Agreement with Pinnacle Consulting Management Group, Inc. to add additional area to the dimensions of one of the acquisition properties on the Wirtz Dam Road Project with an increased cost of $1,250 (Dockery).
(Wilson)
Attachments
- HHW Reliable Tire
- Interlocal Agreement HOTATTF
- MATAGORDA COUNTY INMATE HOUSING
- Tour Texas FY27
- Christmas Lights FY27
- CONTRACT FOR COUNTY RD 402
- Bertram Chamber Agreement 27
- Burnet Chamber Agreement 27
- Kingsland Chamber Agreement 27
- Lake Buchanan. Inks Chamber Agreement 27
- MF Chamber Agreement 27
- Pinnacle K Third Amendment 2026
20.
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 the FY27 Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) Improvement Grant for the North Hill Country Regional Defender's Office consisting of the Sustainability Grant in the amount of $1,431,145 with a county match requirement of $572,457.41, and the Temporary Assistance for Rural Programs (TARP) Grant in the amount of $143,114 with no county match required;
(b) Accept the FY27 TIDC Improvement Grant for the North Hill Country Regional Defender's Office Mental Health Attorney in the amount of $145,274 with a county match requirement of $36,318.79; and
(c) Accept the FY27 TIDC Improvement Grant for the North Hill Country Regional Defender's Office Appellate Attorney in the amount of $145,753 with a county match requirement of $36,438.79.
(Wilson)
(a) Accept the FY27 Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) Improvement Grant for the North Hill Country Regional Defender's Office consisting of the Sustainability Grant in the amount of $1,431,145 with a county match requirement of $572,457.41, and the Temporary Assistance for Rural Programs (TARP) Grant in the amount of $143,114 with no county match required;
(b) Accept the FY27 TIDC Improvement Grant for the North Hill Country Regional Defender's Office Mental Health Attorney in the amount of $145,274 with a county match requirement of $36,318.79; and
(c) Accept the FY27 TIDC Improvement Grant for the North Hill Country Regional Defender's Office Appellate Attorney in the amount of $145,753 with a county match requirement of $36,438.79.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- FY2027 Burnet Statement of Grant Award, NHCRPDO
- FY2027 Burnet Statement of Grant Award, Public Defender Mental Health Attorney
- FY2027 Burnet Statement of Grant Award, Public Defender Appellate Attorney
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the selection of a pest control company in the amount not to exceed $13,000 from 100-5100-4070. (Wilson)
Attachments
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the Burnet County Historic Courthouse:
(a) Aauthorize the County Judge to sign and accept the Texas Historical Commission Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) XIV Emergency Grant in the amount of $902,054 with a county match requirement of $379,452; and
(b) Approve a modification to the agreement with Architexas, previously adopted by Commissioners Court on March 11, 2025, for full architectural services in an additional amount not to exceed $206,710, to provide architectural services for the Courthouse Renovation Project.
(Wilson)
(a) Aauthorize the County Judge to sign and accept the Texas Historical Commission Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) XIV Emergency Grant in the amount of $902,054 with a county match requirement of $379,452; and
(b) Approve a modification to the agreement with Architexas, previously adopted by Commissioners Court on March 11, 2025, for full architectural services in an additional amount not to exceed $206,710, to provide architectural services for the Courthouse Renovation Project.
(Wilson)
Attachments
23.
Review and acknowledge the Burnet County 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. 2025 Median-Value Homestead Property in the County: $390,553
2. 2025 Property Tax Bill for Current Fiscal Year ($0.3323): $1,297.80
3. 2026 Value of Median-Value Homestead Property in the County: $384,243
4. Estimated 2026 Property Tax Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year if the County Adopts the Proposed Tax Rate ($0.3541 per $100 of value): $1,360.60
5. Estimated 2026 Property Tax Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year if the County Adopts a Balanced Budget Funded at the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate ($0.3298 per $100 of value): $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. 2025 Median-Value Homestead Property in the County: $390,553
2. 2025 Property Tax Bill for Current Fiscal Year ($0.3323): $1,297.80
3. 2026 Value of Median-Value Homestead Property in the County: $384,243
4. Estimated 2026 Property Tax Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year if the County Adopts the Proposed Tax Rate ($0.3541 per $100 of value): $1,360.60
5. Estimated 2026 Property Tax Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year if the County Adopts a Balanced Budget Funded at the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate ($0.3298 per $100 of value): $1,267.23
(Wilson)
Attachments
24.
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 Adopted FY27 Burnet County Budget at 9:30 a.m.
(Wilson)
(Wilson)
Attachments
25.
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 Adopted FY27 Burnet County Budget by record vote. (Wilson)
26.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding authorizing Burnet County Road & Bridge to purchase one (1) distributor truck from Road & Bridge, General Road Equipment, fund 300-6100-5700, in an amount not to exceed $360,144. (Collier)
Attachments
- HGAC Worksheet Burnet Country PCT.3 M2 w Romco Distributor 9-14-26
- COOPER Etnyre Distributor Quotation 9.14.26
- ROMCO STOCK BC502 BCD-1137 Quote EDIT 9.14.26
27.
Discuss, consider and or take action to select a vendor from quotes received for the cable management Project at the Burnet County Sheriff's Office in an amount not to exceed $33,784.83 from fund 710-5040-5770, previously approved in Commissioners Court on January 27, 2026, for fiber and connectivity. (Collier)
Attachments
- Cable Com - Quote
- CSP labor - Quote
- CSP Material - Quote
- Austin Structured Cabling - No Quote
- NCS - PASS
- BRYComm - PASS
- Titan Data Com - PASS
- Bridgehead IT - No Quote
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning the proposed draft of the Burnet County Technology and Cybersecurity Policy. (Collier)
Attachments
29.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections - September 8, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - September 14, 2026;
(c) Office of the Governor Public Safety Office - CEO/Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form;
(d) 33rd/ 424th Judicial District Courts Administrative Order Setting Compensation and Expenses of Court Reporters;
(e) 33rd/ 424th Judicial District Courts Administrative Order Setting Compensation and Expenses of Auditor and Assistants of Burnet County; and
(f) Burnet County Auditor's FY 2026 Monthly Financial Report - August.
(Wilson)
(a) PEC Utility Connections - September 8, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - September 14, 2026;
(c) Office of the Governor Public Safety Office - CEO/Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form;
(d) 33rd/ 424th Judicial District Courts Administrative Order Setting Compensation and Expenses of Court Reporters;
(e) 33rd/ 424th Judicial District Courts Administrative Order Setting Compensation and Expenses of Auditor and Assistants of Burnet County; and
(f) Burnet County Auditor's FY 2026 Monthly Financial Report - August.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- 2026.09.08_PEC Utility Report
- 2026.09.14_PEC Utility Report
- CEO Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances
- Admin CourtRep Exp
- Admin Aud Exp
- Fin Rpt- August 26
30.
Calendar Review.
31.
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 September 16, 2026
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE