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Mar 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City of Burnet City Council Regular Meeting
The council discussed and took action on several key items, including the redevelopment of the former Burger King building on South Water Street as an H-Tea-O store and authorization of payment to Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC for utility infrastructure oversizing in the Creekfall Phase 3 subdivision. The council also awarded a contract to McDonald Municipal and Industrial for the Generator Grant Project to install backup power at four critical facilities, responded to a rate increase application from Atmos Energy, authorized the replastering of swimming pools at the YMCA facility, and considered amendments to city building codes. Additionally, the council reviewed the status of the City of Burnet's flood recovery efforts, including debris management and facility repairs.
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The City Council meeting agenda included a Special Report/Recognition on the Engineering and Public Works Quarterly Report. The Action Items covered several significant matters, including the appointment of a Commissioner to the Housing Authority, consideration of a resolution designating a Downtown District, and repudiation of an unrecorded special warranty deed from the Burnet Foundation Industrial Company. Other action items involved an ordinance amending the purchased power cost adjustment clause, discussion regarding the July 2025 flood response, and an ordinance amending the original budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The meeting involved a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance to rezone property from Agriculture District "A" to Medium Commercial -- District "C-2" to allow for a convenience store with gasoline sales, despite previous denials on similar requests and opposition from residents concerning traffic, safety, and environmental impacts. The City Manager also noted that a special meeting would be needed soon to address the July 2025 flood response.
Feb 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Of Burnet Notice Of Meeting
The City Council meeting agenda included several key items. Special reports featured the January Financial Report and a presentation/discussion of the Police Department's Annual Traffic Stop Data Report. The consent agenda involved the approval of the February 10, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes and the February 11, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes. A final public hearing was scheduled regarding Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Contract No. CDV23-0311. Action items included consideration of resolutions authorizing the submission of a Water Conservation Grant application to LCRA and a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for the Downtown Revitalization Program. Further action items addressed an ordinance amending Golf Course Rates, proposed amendments to Multi-Family Residential -- District "R-3" zoning regulations, authorizing the purchase of 16.610 acres of land, and authorizing the creation of and joining the "Burnet County Highland Lakes Sub-Regional Planning Commission." Finally, the Council planned to discuss appointing two members to the Burnet County Highland Lakes Council of Governments Sub-Regional Planning Commission and address the City of Burnet July 2025 flood response before entering executive session.
Feb 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Of Burnet Regular Meeting
The City Council meeting involved several action items. Discussions included the preliminary acceptance of public street, water, and electrical improvements for Creekfall Subdivision, Phases 3, contingent upon approving a warranty bond. Council considered the purchase of 40 Type III traffic barricades utilizing Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds. A resolution was reviewed and adopted concerning the Investment Policy and Investment Strategies, which included adding Texas Range as an authorized Government Investment Pool and designating an additional Investment Officer. Furthermore, action was considered regarding an amendment to the Honey Rock Development Agreement and a resolution authorizing the acquisition and development of real property fronting Route US 281 for public parking, not to exceed $2,000,000, under the Texas Economic Development Act. Finally, the council discussed the City of Burnet's July 2025 flood response issues.
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