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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 OCTOBER 13, 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 regarding a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Burnet County. (Wilson)
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adopting a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Go Purple Day as October 15, 2026. (Beierle/ Wilson)
Attachments
6.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action recognizing the contributions of the Intermediate Sanctions Facility, the ISF work program, the ISF residents, and those who serve as temporary employees for the County:
(a) Travis Dick, with Road and Bridge, Precinct 1;
(b) Timothy Cox, with Road and Bridge, Precinct 4;
(c) Jerry Rakes, with the Maintenance Department.
(Dockery)
(a) Travis Dick, with Road and Bridge, Precinct 1;
(b) Timothy Cox, with Road and Bridge, Precinct 4;
(c) Jerry Rakes, with the Maintenance Department.
(Dockery)
Attachments
7.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to present and adopt a Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) proclamation recognizing October 4-10, 2026, as TEEA Week. (Wilson)
Attachments
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action concerning a request for a replat of lots E, H and I, Twin Isles Subdivision, to be known as lot E1, Twin Isles Subdivision, a combination of 3 lots into 1. (Luther)
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 the presentation and adoption of the Burnet County 2026 Transportation Plan. (Dockery)
Attachments
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding adoption of the FY27 Burnet County Budget Policy. (Wilson)
Attachments
- 2026.09.25_FY2027_Burnet_County_Budget_Policy
- 2026.10.09_Trevino_Email
- Proposed_Take Home Vehicle SOP
- FY26_Unchanged_Burnet_County_Budget_Policy
- FY25
- FY26
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of the FY26 fourth quarter cash fund audit. (Wilson)
Attachments
13.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding input and direction for the development of an internal policy establishing procedures for legal opinions from the County’s contracted outside counsel. (Beierle)
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions to approve the Big Pink Bus with Lone Star Circle of Care, a Mobile Mammography Unit, to park and perform health care services for Burnet County Employees at the AgriLife Parking lot on January 13, 2027. (Beierle)
Attachments
15.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve work order No. 25-316 with K.C. Engineering, Inc. for hydraulics and design for a low-water crossing on CR 403 at Flat Rock Creek in an amount not to exceed $92,750 from fund 340-6140-4010. (Dockery)
Attachments
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding approval to purchase an ambulance using HB 3000 Rural Ambulance Grant funds, with no County match required, in an amount not to exceed $393,950. Ambulance will be operated and maintained by the City of Burnet. (Wilson)
Attachments
17.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding the following:
(a) Invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code Section 113.901 regarding Information Technology authorization to Future Infrastructure for labor delays without a purchase order or change notice in an amount not to exceed $4,750 from fund 710-5040-5770; and
(b) Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to increase the amount previously approved by Commissioners Court on May 12, 2026, for the installation of aerial fiber by Future Infrastructure, from $122,150 to $131,773.22, an increase of $9,623.22 for labor delay costs, to be funded from Fund 710-5040-5770.
(Wilson)
(a) Invoices without Purchase Orders or contracts as required in Local Government Code Section 113.901 regarding Information Technology authorization to Future Infrastructure for labor delays without a purchase order or change notice in an amount not to exceed $4,750 from fund 710-5040-5770; and
(b) Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to increase the amount previously approved by Commissioners Court on May 12, 2026, for the installation of aerial fiber by Future Infrastructure, from $122,150 to $131,773.22, an increase of $9,623.22 for labor delay costs, to be funded from Fund 710-5040-5770.
(Wilson)
Attachments
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to accept a donation in the amount of $6,000 from the Ina Cooper Foundation to the Herman Brown Library to purchase equipment intended to be used for the preservation of Burnet County History. (Beierle)
Attachments
19.
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
20.
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 Order and Interlocal Agreement between Burnet County and the City of Marble Falls for Burnet County to provide manpower and equipment to apply hot mix asphalt to City-owned streets in an amount not to exceed $15,000;
(b) Enter into an Order and Interlocal Agreement between Burnet County and the City of Meadowlakes for Burnet County to provide manpower and equipment to improve grading and drainage in an amount not to exceed $15,000;
(c) Enter into a renewal for FY27 pest control services with Circle S Pest Control, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $13,368 from fund 100-5100-4070;
(d) Enter into a service agreement between Llano County and VetRide of Burnet County for Burnet County VetRide to provide transportation to appointments for Llano County veterans and their spouses in an amount not to exceed $16,500;
(e) Enter into a planned maintenance agreement between Clifford Power and Burnet County Emergency Management for maintenance on Burnet County communication towers in an amount not to exceed $6,090 from fund 100-4060-4520;
(f) Enter into a renewal with Pitney Bowes for the South Annex Postage Machine, in an amount not to exceed $871.68 from fund 100-4090-4520;
(g) Enter into an Independent Contractor Employment Agreement between Burnet County and Angela Moody as the Assistant Community Service Supervisor;
(f) Enter an Independent Contractor Agreement between David Thrush and Burnet County to be an independent driver for the Vetride Program;
(g) Enter into a renewal for an Animal Shelter/ Adoption Center Agreement between Hill Country Humane Society and Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $105,000 from fund 100-6350-4018; and
(h) Enter into an agreement and addendum between Frontier and Burnet County for internet service for 127 E Jackson in an amount not to exceed $11,880 from fund 100-5040-4560.
(Wilson)
(a) Enter into an Order and Interlocal Agreement between Burnet County and the City of Marble Falls for Burnet County to provide manpower and equipment to apply hot mix asphalt to City-owned streets in an amount not to exceed $15,000;
(b) Enter into an Order and Interlocal Agreement between Burnet County and the City of Meadowlakes for Burnet County to provide manpower and equipment to improve grading and drainage in an amount not to exceed $15,000;
(c) Enter into a renewal for FY27 pest control services with Circle S Pest Control, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $13,368 from fund 100-5100-4070;
(d) Enter into a service agreement between Llano County and VetRide of Burnet County for Burnet County VetRide to provide transportation to appointments for Llano County veterans and their spouses in an amount not to exceed $16,500;
(e) Enter into a planned maintenance agreement between Clifford Power and Burnet County Emergency Management for maintenance on Burnet County communication towers in an amount not to exceed $6,090 from fund 100-4060-4520;
(f) Enter into a renewal with Pitney Bowes for the South Annex Postage Machine, in an amount not to exceed $871.68 from fund 100-4090-4520;
(g) Enter into an Independent Contractor Employment Agreement between Burnet County and Angela Moody as the Assistant Community Service Supervisor;
(f) Enter an Independent Contractor Agreement between David Thrush and Burnet County to be an independent driver for the Vetride Program;
(g) Enter into a renewal for an Animal Shelter/ Adoption Center Agreement between Hill Country Humane Society and Burnet County in an amount not to exceed $105,000 from fund 100-6350-4018; and
(h) Enter into an agreement and addendum between Frontier and Burnet County for internet service for 127 E Jackson in an amount not to exceed $11,880 from fund 100-5040-4560.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- Marble Falls Interlocal 2026 executed by city
- Interlocal Agreement ORDER with Marble Falls 2026
- Meadowlakes Interlocal Agreement
- Interlocal Agreement ORDER with Meadowlakes FY '27
- Cirle S Pest Control Quote
- LLANO COUNTY BURNET COUNTY VETRIDE AGREEMENT
- Clifford Power Planned Maintenance Agreement
- Pitney Bowes Postage Machine Agreement
- Moody Contract Employment Agreement
- DAVID THRUSH VETRIDE DRIVER AGREEMENT
- Burnet CO FY 27 HCHS Draft Agreement 10 2 26
- Frontier Internet Contract
21.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following Burnet County Sheriff's Office and/ or Jail contracts and agreements to be approved and/or ratified:
(a) Enter into a service agreement and addendum with Trusted Driver to provide a cloud-native E-Citation platform in the amount of $35,000 from fund 100-5600-4000;
(b) Continuation of a service agreement and addendum with DroneSense to provide licenses, support, and streaming in the amount of $15,700 from fund 100-5600-4000; and
(c) Enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Collin County and Burnet County for jail services for the term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with a per diem rate from Collin County for detention services at $85 per man-day;
(d) Enter into a Mutual-Aid Agreement for Law Enforcement Efforts Between the Sheriff Offices of Various Texas Counties, including Bell County, Burnet County, Milam County, and Williamson County; and
(e) Enter into a renewal for an Interlocal Agreement with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and Burnet County for Mental Health Jail Based Services in the amount not to exceed $45 per assessment, $206 per hour per Certificate of Medical Examination, related court services and travel time, and $0.685 per mile.
(Wilson)
(a) Enter into a service agreement and addendum with Trusted Driver to provide a cloud-native E-Citation platform in the amount of $35,000 from fund 100-5600-4000;
(b) Continuation of a service agreement and addendum with DroneSense to provide licenses, support, and streaming in the amount of $15,700 from fund 100-5600-4000; and
(c) Enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Collin County and Burnet County for jail services for the term of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with a per diem rate from Collin County for detention services at $85 per man-day;
(d) Enter into a Mutual-Aid Agreement for Law Enforcement Efforts Between the Sheriff Offices of Various Texas Counties, including Bell County, Burnet County, Milam County, and Williamson County; and
(e) Enter into a renewal for an Interlocal Agreement with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and Burnet County for Mental Health Jail Based Services in the amount not to exceed $45 per assessment, $206 per hour per Certificate of Medical Examination, related court services and travel time, and $0.685 per mile.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- Trusted Driver SAAS 5.11.26
- Trusted Driver and SO Addendum 2026
- 27 DRONESENSE YEARLY AGREEMENT
- DroneSense and Burnet County Addendum
- COLLIN COUNTY INMATE HOUSING AGREEMENT
- MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN SHERIFF OFFICES OF VARIOUS TEXAS COUNTIES
- Bluebonnet Trails ILA
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve, sign, and execute all necessary documents and actions regarding the following contracts and sponsorships, to be funded through the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund:
(a) Fiesta Jam Sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $1,000 from fund 140-6640-4500; and
(b) Let's Get Social social media management contract for the Burnet County Tourism Department in an amount not to exceed $21,600 from fund 140-6640-4580.
(Wilson)
(a) Fiesta Jam Sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $1,000 from fund 140-6640-4500; and
(b) Let's Get Social social media management contract for the Burnet County Tourism Department in an amount not to exceed $21,600 from fund 140-6640-4580.
(Wilson)
Attachments
23.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action concerning calling for Bids and Bid openings, request for proposals/qualifications and related openings:
(a) Authorization to go out to bid for sound and visual presentation equipment in the District and County Court at Law courtrooms.
(Beierle)
(a) Authorization to go out to bid for sound and visual presentation equipment in the District and County Court at Law courtrooms.
(Beierle)
24.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding grants to be approved and/ or ratified:
(a) Accept the FY27 CAPCOG Solid Waste Grant in the amount of $40,000 with no match requirement (Dockery);
(b) Approval to apply for the Patrick Leathy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program to fund the purchase of bulletproof vests for the Sheriff's Office, with a requested award of $16,200 and a required match of 50% to be funded through Chapter 59 funds (Wilson);
(c) Approval to apply for the FY28/FY29 Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veteran's Assistance Cost Reimbursement grant for Burnet County Vet Rides, with a requested award of $250,000 and no match requirement (Wilson).
(a) Accept the FY27 CAPCOG Solid Waste Grant in the amount of $40,000 with no match requirement (Dockery);
(b) Approval to apply for the Patrick Leathy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program to fund the purchase of bulletproof vests for the Sheriff's Office, with a requested award of $16,200 and a required match of 50% to be funded through Chapter 59 funds (Wilson);
(c) Approval to apply for the FY28/FY29 Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veteran's Assistance Cost Reimbursement grant for Burnet County Vet Rides, with a requested award of $250,000 and no match requirement (Wilson).
Attachments
25.
Acknowledgment of Receipt:
(a) PEC Utility Connections - September 21, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - September 28, 2026;
(c) PEC Utility Connections - October 5, 2026;
(d) TxDOT Change Order Third Party Funding Notification;
(e) Marble Falls Area EMS - Burnet County Update - September 25, 2026;
(f) Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Single Family Mortgage Origination Program;
(g) Administrative Order Appointing a Purchasing Agent of Burnet County.
(Wilson)
(a) PEC Utility Connections - September 21, 2026;
(b) PEC Utility Connections - September 28, 2026;
(c) PEC Utility Connections - October 5, 2026;
(d) TxDOT Change Order Third Party Funding Notification;
(e) Marble Falls Area EMS - Burnet County Update - September 25, 2026;
(f) Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Single Family Mortgage Origination Program;
(g) Administrative Order Appointing a Purchasing Agent of Burnet County.
(Wilson)
Attachments
- 2026.09.21_PEC_Report
- 2026.09.28_PEC_Report
- 2026.10.05_PEC_Report
- TxDOT Change Order Third Party Funding Notification
- MFAEMS - Burnet County Update - September 25, 2026
- Brazos G Water Planning Group Notice of Public Meeting
- Mia Benge Letter of Resignation
- 2026.09.17_CAHFC re Single Family Mortgage Origination Program
- 2026.10.06 Appointing Purchasing Agent
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 6th day of October, 2026
COMMISSIONERS COURT, BURNET COUNTY, TEXAS
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CLERK OF THE COURT
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COUNTY JUDGE