Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Carole Ellis’s organization
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Burnet County Commissioners Court Regular Session
The meeting covered numerous administrative and fiscal items. Key actions included the acceptance of donations for Sarah's House, approval of multiple property replats, and authorization of various contracts including tourism promotion agreements, jail services, and street striping. The Court adopted the 2026 Ad Valorem, Special Road and Bridge, and Debt tax rates after a public hearing and approved the Burnet County Treasurer's monthly report. Other business involved authorizing committee appointments, approving grants for indigent defense services, authorizing budget line-item transfers, setting Sheriff and Constable fees for 2027, and approving purchases for equipment and facility maintenance.
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The meeting addressed numerous administrative and fiscal items. The Commissioners Court adopted proclamations for National 4-H Week and Constitution Week. Key business included the approval of the preliminary plat for Enclave Oaks, the release and acceptance of subdivision completion bonds for Thomas Ranch, and the adoption of the FY27 Burnet County Holiday Schedule. Several budget amendments and line-item transfers were approved across various departments, and the court ultimately adopted the FY27 Burnet County Budget. Multiple contracts and interlocal agreements were ratified, including those concerning jail services, professional services, and software agreements for the Western Region Radio System. The court also authorized specialized training for the Sheriff's Office and accepted a formula grant from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission. Discussions regarding election administration reports and cybersecurity policies occurred but resulted in no formal action.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Burnet County Commissioners Court Public Comments
The document contains public testimony regarding the proposed county budget and tax rate. The commenter expresses concerns about an 8.07 percent increase in total property taxes, specifically objecting to a 4 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for county employees and elected officials. The arguments emphasize the financial impact on households, the suggestion to adopt a no-new-revenue rate, and a request for increased transparency regarding budget decisions and recent county administrative issues.
Aug 31, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Burnet County Commissioners Court Special Session
The commissioners court held a special session to address several agenda items. The court heard public comments regarding accessibility coordination. A primary action taken was the approval of CommServPros, LLC as the vendor to provide labor and materials for the Burnet County Sheriff's Office infrastructure upgrades. The court also performed a calendar review.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
