Kendall County public meetings in 2023

Commissioners Court

This is a regular meeting of the Kendall County Commissioners Court. The agenda includes only the agenda and backup documents, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

Commissioners Court

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a backup file, with no listed action items, public hearings, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive decisions detailed in the provided text.

Parks Advisory Board

The Kendall County Parks Advisory Board is meeting to hear presentations on the Kendall County Partnership for Parks, National Park Service grant opportunities, and the Kendall County Friends of the Night Sky. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its September 26, 2023 meeting and receive a staff report on traffic counts. No formal action is expected on the presentations, which are for discussion only.

• Presentation on Kendall County Partnership for Parks by Jill Boyter
• Discussion on National Park Service grant opportunities by Joe Reissig
• Presentation on Kendall County Friends of the Night Sky by Ed Rogers
• Approval of minutes from September 26, 2023 meeting
• Staff report on traffic counts

Commissioners Court

The provided agenda contains no specific items or topics for discussion. The documentation consists of procedural files only.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting solely to canvass the official returns from the November 7, 2023 joint special election, as required by the Texas Election Code. This is a procedural step to certify the election results; no other business is on the agenda.

• Canvass votes for the November 7, 2023 Joint Special Election returns
• Action pursuant to Section 67.004 of the Texas Election Code
• Presented by County Judge Shane Stolarczyk and Elections Administrator Staci L. Decker

Commissioners Court

The provided agenda document contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to consist only of procedural boilerplate.

Commissioners Court

This is a regular meeting of the Kendall County Commissioners Court. The agenda contains only the agenda and backup documents, with no listed action items, so the meeting is likely limited to routine procedural matters.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Fire Chiefs will hold their quarterly meeting to discuss fire predictions, training, and equipment status. They will also sign updated mutual aid agreements and address budget issues and stipend changes. The meeting includes updates from various departments and agencies.

• Sign updated Mutual Aid Agreements
• Budget issues and/or comments
• Stipend changes
• Texas A&M Forest Service fire predictions
• County Air System status

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is meeting on October 16, 2023. The agenda includes a transportation workshop, with a backup document provided for reference. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

• Transportation workshop scheduled

Commissioners Court

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a backup file, with no listed action items, presentations, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, as no specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the provided text.

Parks Advisory Board

The Kendall County Parks Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several park management items, including implementing firebreaks, brush removal at Kreutzberg Canyon, and updates on Proposition A developments. The board will also hear presentations on the night sky and fish survey results for Joshua Springs Park.

• Discussion on implementing firebreaks in county parks with Road & Bridge and Emergency Management
• Discussion on brush removal at Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area
• Update on Proposition A developments
• Presentation from Kendall County Friends of the Night Sky
• Discussion on fish survey results and future stocking at Joshua Springs Park & Preserve

Commissioners Court

This is a regular meeting of the Kendall County Commissioners Court. The agenda contains only the agenda document and a redacted backup file, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

Commissioners Court

This is a special called workshop meeting of the Kendall County Commissioners Court to discuss the history and implementation of Proposition A, a park bond. The agenda includes presentations on previous park bonds, lessons from Hays County bonds, conservation easements, and drafting committee bylaws and procedures. No formal action is scheduled; it is a discussion and workshop session.

• Discussion of Prop A bond election history with Brent Evans, Cibolo Conservancy
• Review of Hays County bond successes and pitfalls with Lon Shell
• Conservation easement discussions with Texas Nature Conservancy and landowner perspective
• Drafting committee bylaws including project standards, quorum, attendance, recusal, and meeting times
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting on September 18, 2023, at the EMS Training Room in Boerne, TX. The only substantive item is an executive session closed to the public to deliberate on security devices or security audits, specifically regarding National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training. The court may take action after the closed session, but no other public agenda items are listed.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code § 551.076 and § 551.089 on security devices/audits
• Discussion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting on September 14, 2023, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Boerne. The only agenda item is an executive session, closed to the public, to deliberate on security devices or audits related to a Solar Eclipse Tabletop Exercise. No open-session action items are listed beyond any necessary action resulting from the closed deliberations.

• Executive session under Texas Government Code § 551.076 and § 551.089 regarding security devices or audits
• Discussion of Solar Eclipse Tabletop Exercise
• Meeting location: St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Cana Ballroom, 202 West Kronkosky Street, Boerne, TX 78006

Commissioners Court

This is a regular meeting of the Kendall County Commissioners Court. The agenda includes only the agenda and backup documents, with no specific action items listed.

The Commissioners Court approved several administrative items, including budget amendments and the 2024 holiday calendar. The court also authorized the sale of alcohol at two upcoming events at the Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center. No action was taken on the High Garden Subdivision request or the EDC board nomination.

• Approved $751,085.60 in accounts payable claims (5-0)
• Approved FY2023 budget amendment and August 2023 donation list (5-0)
• Approved beer and wine sales for Family Ranch Rodeo and Wild Game Dinner (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Holiday Calendar removing Jan 2, Nov 27, and Dec 26 (5-0)
• Set Boerne Star as official newspaper for FY2024 (5-0)
• Authorized signing of eRMS agreement with STRAC (5-0)
• Increased 2024 feed costs for livestock by $5.00 per category (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for Mental Health and Psychoactive Medication Hearings (5-0)

Commissioners Court

This is a procedural agenda for the Kendall County Commissioners Court meeting on September 7, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda document and a backup document, with no specific action items listed.

The Commissioners Court approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and the salaries for elected and precinct officers. The court also adopted a 2023 property tax rate of $.3827 per $100, representing a 9.87 percent increase. Additionally, early payment discounts for property taxes and an agreement with CivicPlus were approved.

• Accepted FY2024 salaries, expenses, and allowances for Elected County and Precinct Officers (5-0)
• Adopted FY2024 proposed budget with requested changes (5-0)
• Approved agreement with CivicPlus (5-0)
• Adopted 2023 property tax rate of $.3827 per $100 (5-0)
• Approved early payment property tax discounts: 3% in October, 2% in November, and 1% in December (5-0)

Commissioners Court

This is a procedural agenda with only two items: the agenda itself and a backup document. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda approval
• Backup document review

The Commissioners Court approved the final plat and a $119,557.38 drainage bond for the Comfort Living Subdivision. The court also authorized a special election for November 7, 2023, and approved $535,964.09 in accounts payable. Several requests for development regulation relief were denied or failed.

• Approved final plat for Comfort Living Subdivision (5-0)
• Accepted $119,557.38 bond for Comfort Living Subdivision drainage (5-0)
• Approved $535,964.09 in accounts payable claims (5-0)
• Approved special election for Constitutional Amendments on Nov 7, 2023 (5-0)
• Denied request for relief from maximum density for a 10-acre tract (2-2-1)
• Denied relief from road frontage and platting for 33 Lost Valley (2-3)
• Authorized Judge Kristen Cohoon to oversee Law Library renovations (5-0)
• Approved road closures for Comfort High School Homecoming Parade (5-0)

Commissioners Court

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a backup file, with no listed action items, public hearings, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive items are contained in the referenced backup document.

The Commissioners Court approved over $3.4 million in accounts payable and extended a local drought disaster declaration. The court also approved a resolution regarding the City of Boerne Major Thoroughfare Plan and scheduled a public hearing for the tax rate on September 7, 2023.

• Approved accounts payable claims for purchases, services, and vendors totaling $3,447,278.70 (5-0)
• Approved no-new-revenue tax rate of $.348310 and voter-approval tax rate of $.390145 per $100 taxable value (5-0)
• Extended local drought disaster declaration until conditions subside (5-0)
• Approved Resolution pertaining to the City of Boerne Major Thoroughfare Plan (5-0)
• Declared September 1, 2023, as a County Holiday for the Kendall County Fair (5-0)
• Approved $6,671.89 purchase of an EDCO Concrete Surface Grinder (5-0)
• Approved service agreement addendums for Law Enforcement Center ($2,460) and Historic Courthouse ($580) (5-0)
• Approved use of Avigilon platform for Security and Controlled Access (5-0)

Commissioners Court

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a backup file, with no listed action items, public hearings, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive items deferred to the backup document.

• No specific action items listed on the agenda

The Commissioners Court approved the 2023 certified freeze adjusted taxable totals and the anticipated tax collection rate. The court also maintained the 2024 optional fees for the Child Safety Fee and County Road and Bridge Fee. A discussion was held regarding the fiscal year 2024 budget.

• Approved 2024 Optional Fees for County Road and Bridge Fee and Child Safety Fee to remain the same as last year (5-0)
• Approved 2023 certified totals freeze adjusted taxable of 8,448,485,165.00 (5-0)
• Approved certified anticipated tax collection rate of 97.54% (5-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Kendall County Parks Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including a discussion of Proposition A and a washout at James Kiehl River Bend Park. The board will also receive updates on a memorial playground donation, park traffic counts, a fish population survey, and the Kendall County Partnership for Parks. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Discussion of Proposition A
• Discussion of washout at James Kiehl River Bend Park
• Update on memorial playground donation
• Park traffic counts report
• Fish population survey at Joshua Springs Park & Preserve

Commissioners Court

This is the agenda for the Kendall County Commissioners Court meeting on July 24, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda document and a backup file, with no specific items detailed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but the substantive items for discussion or decision are not included here.

• Agenda document (AGENDA 2023-7-24 FINAL.PDF)
• Backup document (BACKUP 7.24.23.PDF)

The Commissioners Court awarded a seal coat contract to DIJ Construction and approved an opioid settlement. Other actions included authorizing courtroom renovations, updating EMS charity care policies, and approving a license for Market Days in the courthouse parking lot.

• Awarded Seal Coat Bid #2023-04-Alternate to DIJ Construction for $1,299,049.16 (5-0)
• Approved opioid settlement (5-0)
• Approved $38,523.00 for second-floor courtroom renovations with San Antonio Sound and Light (5-0)
• Changed EMS charity care policy from 150% to 400% of federal poverty level (5-0)
• Approved license agreement for Market Days Event in courthouse parking lot Oct 14-16, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $415.84 contract with Inspiron Logistics for WENS Alert System (5-0)
• Approved plat revision of Deer Lake Subdivision Lots 19 and 20 (5-0)
• No action taken to appoint Richard Chapman to Kendall County Public Safety Corporation board

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting with one substantive item: consideration and action on the county's group medical insurance for the plan year October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. The Human Resources Director will present the item. No other business is listed.

• Group medical insurance plan for October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024

The Commissioners Court approved changing the county's insurance provider to the Texas Association of Counties (TAC). This change applies to the plan year from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.

• Approved change of insurance provider to Texas Association of Counties (3-1)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding special called meetings on July 11-13, 2023, dedicated entirely to a Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop. No specific budget items, amounts, or decisions are listed on the agenda, which is limited to the workshop sessions. The court may enter executive session during the meetings as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on July 11, 12, and 13, 2023
• Meetings held at Kendall County Courthouse, 201 E. San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, TX

The Commissioners Court held a Budget Workshop for fiscal year 2024 from July 11 to July 13, 2023. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding special called meetings on July 11-13, 2023, all dedicated to a Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop. The agenda contains no other items; the court will discuss the budget and may take appropriate action. The public can join by phone or Zoom.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on July 11, 12, and 13, 2023

The Commissioners Court held a Budget Workshop for fiscal year 2024 from July 11 to July 13, 2023. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding special called meetings on July 11-13, 2023, all dedicated to Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshops. No specific budget items, amounts, or decisions are listed on the agenda, which is limited to the workshop sessions. The court may enter executive session during the meetings as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on July 11 at 9:00 a.m.
• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on July 12 at 1:00 p.m.
• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on July 13 at 9:00 a.m.
• Meetings held at Kendall County Courthouse, 201 E. San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, TX

The Commissioners Court held a Budget Workshop for fiscal year 2024 on July 11, 12, and 13, 2023. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approved actions.

Commissioners Court

This is a regular meeting of the Kendall County Commissioners Court. The agenda includes only the agenda and backup documents, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

The Commissioners Court reinstated a burn ban and approved over $1 million in accounts payable. The court also authorized a $50,000 settlement regarding Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation and eliminated the county's COVID leave policy.

• Reinstated burn ban effective July 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $1,047,096.25 (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation settlement (5-0)
• Eliminated County COVID leave policy effective immediately (5-0)
• Approved request for relief from road frontage/lot size for cell tower use (4-1)
• Approved contract amendment and bid for well at Voss Middle School EMS station (4-1)
• Approved updated prisoner housing agreement with U.S. Marshal service at $103/day (5-0)
• Authorized notice to City of Boerne to amend ETJ Interlocal Agreement (5-0)

Commissioners Court

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda document and a backup documents file. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

• Agenda document (AGENDA 6.26.23.PDF)
• Backup documents (BACKUP DOCS 6.26.23.PDF)

The Commissioners Court approved a series of routine consent items, including budget amendments and financial reports. The court also authorized payments for vendors, renewed a state health grant, and approved the use of a title company for a property closing on Blanco St.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A-G (4-0)
• Proclaimed June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $965,256.99 (4-0)
• Authorized Judge to sign Frost Bank depository contract pending Treasurer's review (4-0)
• Approved renewal of DSHS Grant Agreement Contract No. HHS001312700003 (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Manitowoc Icemaker from Road & Bridge to EMS (4-0)
• Increased contract for Upper Cibolo Creek Flood Control Structure #4 design services from $15,000 to $53,265.57 (4-0)
• Approved employment of Guaranty Title Company for Blanco St. property closing (4-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a public hearing to discuss the County Clerk's Records Archive Fund. The agenda lists only this single item, and the meeting is a special called meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on Kendall County Clerk's Records Archive Fund

The Commissioners Court held a special called meeting on June 22, 2023. The meeting consisted of a public hearing regarding the Kendall County Clerk’s Records Archive Fund. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Held public hearing regarding Kendall County Clerk’s Records Archive Fund

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding special called meetings on June 20 and 21, 2023, both dedicated to Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshops. The court will discuss the budget and may take appropriate action. The meetings are open to the public, with options to attend in person or via phone/Zoom.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on June 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on June 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
• Meetings held at Kendall County Courthouse, 3rd Floor Assembly Room, 201 E. San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, TX

The Commissioners Court held a special called meeting on June 21, 2023. The session consisted of a budget workshop for fiscal year 2024. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding two special called meetings on June 20 and 21, 2023, both dedicated to Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshops. The agenda contains no other items beyond the budget workshops, so the court is discussing and preparing the county's budget for the next fiscal year.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on June 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on June 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
• Meetings held at Kendall County Courthouse, 3rd Floor Assembly Room, 201 E. San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, TX

The Commissioners Court held a special called meeting for a fiscal year 2024 Budget Workshop. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Commissioners Court

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a backup file, with no listed action items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The Court approved the final plat for Miralomas Garden Homes Subdivision Unit 3 and accepted a $1.16M financial guarantee for improvements. Other key actions included approving $1.6M in accounts payable and rescinding a plan to purchase Surplus North Tract No. 1 from TxDOT.

• Approved $1,626,479.66 in accounts payable claims (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Miralomas Garden Homes Subdivision Unit 3 (5-0)
• Accepted $1,166,589.55 cash deposit for Miralomas Garden Homes improvements (5-0)
• Rescinded order to negotiate purchase of Surplus North Tract No. 1 from TxDOT (5-0)
• Approved moving $205,000 of AARPA funds to Das GreenHaus (4-1)
• Approved budget adjustments (4-1)
• Released financial guarantees for Cordillera Ranch Units 303 and 304 (5-0)
• Authorized legal action for flood plain violation at 216 FM 473, Comfort (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting over two days, May 30-31, 2023, dedicated entirely to a Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop. No specific budget items, amounts, or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and possible action on the budget.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop (May 30, 9:00 a.m.)
• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop (May 31, 9:00 a.m.)

The Commissioners Court held a Budget Workshop for fiscal year 2024 on May 30 and 31, 2023. The provided minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court held a Budget Workshop for fiscal year 2024 on May 30 and 31, 2023. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting on May 23-24, 2023, consisting solely of two Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshops. The court will discuss the upcoming budget and may take appropriate action. The agenda contains no other substantive items beyond the budget workshops.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on May 23, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on May 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
• Meeting held at 201 E. San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, TX 78006, 3rd Floor Commissioners Courtroom
• Public may join via phone or Zoom

The Commissioners Court held a Budget Workshop for fiscal year 2024 on May 23 and 24, 2023. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with public comments, approval of minutes, and updates on partnerships, eclipse events, a memorial playground donation, and Proposition A. The main action item is a discussion of the Parks Department's short, moderate, and long-term priorities as outlined in the 2023-2033 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. No final decisions are expected on this item.

• Discussion of Parks Department priorities from 2023-2033 Master Plan (pages 81-84)
• Update on Kendall County Partnership for Parks
• Update on October 2023 and April 2024 eclipse events
• Memorial playground donation for Mathew Gabourie
• Proposition A update

The board adopted the minutes from the March 28, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on the Kendall County Partnership for Parks, eclipse event preparations, and a potential playground donation. The board also discussed priorities from the 2022-2033 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.

• Approved March 28, 2023 minutes (9-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting over two days, May 23-24, 2023, dedicated entirely to a Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop. No specific budget items, amounts, or decisions are listed on the agenda, which contains only the workshop sessions and standard procedural notices.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on May 23, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on May 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
• Meeting held at Kendall County Courthouse, 201 E. San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, TX

The Commissioners Court held a Budget Workshop for fiscal year 2024 on May 23 and 24, 2023. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting over two days, May 23-24, 2023, dedicated entirely to a Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop. No specific budget items, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed on the agenda, which is purely procedural. The public can attend in person or via Zoom.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on May 23 at 9:30 a.m.
• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop on May 24 at 1:00 p.m.
• Meeting held at Kendall County Courthouse, 201 E. San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, TX
• Public can join via Zoom (ID 565 651 9107) or phone 1-346-248-7799

The Commissioners Court held a Budget Workshop for fiscal year 2024 on May 23 and 24, 2023. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Commissioners Court

This is the agenda for the Kendall County Commissioners Court meeting on May 22, 2023. The agenda includes only the agenda document and a backup document, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The Commissioners Court approved a non-competitive bid for HVAC services at the county probation office and established the Kendall County Safety Corporation. Other actions included selecting Frost Bank as the county depository and implementing mandatory sexual harassment training for employees.

• Approved HVAC installation and repair for Kendall County Probation from Butler-Cohen not to exceed $429,430.13 (5-0)
• Adopted articles of formation and bylaws for Kendall County Safety Corporation (3-2)
• Approved selection of Frost Bank as the Depository for Kendall County (5-0)
• Implemented mandatory sexual harassment prevention training for all county employees (5-0)
• Approved $9,413 change order for Terracon Consultants Inc. regarding Jail Expansion (5-0)
• Approved re-negotiated 457(b) deferred compensation agreement with American United Life Insurance Company (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of Lot 1030, Block “Z”, Cordillera Ranch Unit 201 (5-0)
• Adopted job description for Facilities Manager (5-0)

Commissioners Court

This is a special called meeting of the Kendall County Commissioners Court. The court will enter executive session to discuss the sale of surplus county land, the purchase and inspection of office/warehouse space, and an opioid settlement, with possible action taken afterward in open session.

• Consideration and possible action regarding Surplus North Tract No. 1
• Discussion and possible action regarding the purchase of office/warehouse/and other space for the county
• Discussion and possible action on property inspection of office/warehouse/and other space for the county
• Discussion and possible action on Opioid Settlement

The Commissioners Court authorized the County Judge to exercise a priority right to purchase TXDOT real property and execute opioid litigation settlement forms. The Court also approved a contract for building inspection services.

• Authorized Judge to exercise priority right to purchase TXDOT real property (5-0)
• Approved building inspection services contract with Compass Inspection not to exceed $2,820.00 (4-1)
• Authorized Judge to execute settlement participation and release forms for Texas Opioid Multidistrict Litigation (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting for a Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop. The agenda lists only this single item, indicating the court will discuss and take action on the upcoming budget. No specific budget figures or proposals are provided in the agenda.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Workshop

The Commissioners Court held a special called meeting for a fiscal year 2024 Budget Workshop. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a regular session covering routine approvals, proclamations, and several action items. Key items include approving the March 2023 sales tax report of $430,796.67, authorizing a limited tax bond issuance, and discussing county obligations for law enforcement, firefighting, and EMS in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The agenda also includes executive session discussions on real property, litigation, and security for eclipse events.

• Approve March 2023 sales tax report of $430,796.67
• Authorize issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023
• Release letter of credit for Bergheim Business Park ($375,628.73) and Cordillera Ranch Unit 303 ($165,359.00)
• Approve road closures for Comfort Independence parade on July 1, 2023
• Discuss county obligations for law enforcement, firefighting, and EMS in the ETJ

The Commissioners Court authorized the issuance of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023, and appointed a board of directors for the Kendall County Public Safety Corporation. The court also approved over $690,000 in accounts payable and various road closures for the Comfort Independence parade.

• Authorized issuance of 'Kendall County, Texas Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023' (5-0)
• Appointed board of directors for Kendall County Public Safety Corporation (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $690,567.21 (5-0)
• Approved road closures for Comfort’s Independence parade on July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved GIS services contract with BGE not to exceed $30,000.00 (5-0)
• Released $375,628.73 Letter of Credit for Bergheim Business Park (5-0)
• Released $165,359.00 Letter of Credit for Cordillera Ranch, Final Plat Unit 303 (5-0)
• Set loan rate at prime +1% (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a regular session covering routine consent agenda items (budget adjustments, fee reports, surplus property auction, road work summaries), service awards, a Soil Stewardship Week proclamation, a safety award presentation, and public comments. They will also consider a burn ban, approve accounts payable, discuss a hazardous waste collection event, a legal research database subscription, and a timeline for adding yield/stop signs. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss real property purchases (including space for Precinct 2 JP and office/warehouse space), legal matters, security for eclipse events, and the County Engineer's duties.

• Consideration and action on burn ban (Section 352.081, Texas Local Government Code)
• Approval of FY2023 budget adjustments
• Approval of accounts payable claims
• Discussion of Household Hazardous Waste collection event on April 29, 2023 at 46 Spanish Pass Recycling facility
• Executive session on purchase of office/warehouse space and Precinct 2 JP space

The Commissioners Court approved over $1.1 million in payments to vendors and services. The court also passed a resolution regarding the Kendall County Local Government Corporation and approved several routine budget and property items.

• Approved $1,166,312.00 in accounts payable claims (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 04-24-2023 regarding Kendall County Local Government Corporation (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including FY2023 budget adjustments and surplus property disposition (5-0)
• Proclaimed April 30 through May 7, 2023 as Soil & Water Stewardship Week (5-0)
• No action taken on reinstating burn ban
• No action taken on legal research database subscription

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting on April 21, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The agenda consists entirely of executive session items closed to the public, covering legal consultation on pending or threatened litigation and personnel matters, real property purchase/exchange/lease negotiations, and security-related discussions. The only open session item is a single action item to take any necessary action resulting from the executive session deliberations. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 and §551.074 for attorney consultation and personnel matters
• Executive session under §551.071 and §551.072 for real property purchase, exchange, or lease negotiations
• Executive session under §551.076 and §551.089 for security personnel, infrastructure, and network security
• Items referenced: County Court at Law Legislation and Justice of the Peace Office Space
• Open session: action resulting from executive session deliberations

The Commissioners Court approved a resolution requesting Representative Troxclair to file legislation extending the creation date of the Kendall County Court at Law to January 1, 2029. The Court also approved a court sharing agreement for the Precinct 2 court.

• Approved resolution requesting legislation to extend Kendall County Court at Law creation date to January 1, 2029 (4-0)
• Approved court sharing agreement for Judge Neighbors to hold Precinct 2 court in the County Commissioner’s Courtroom or Judge Van Stavern’s courtroom in Precinct 1 (4-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court approved the solicitation of bids for a new EMS and Sheriff’s Substation on Voss Parkway. The court also approved a lease for Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace space and a maintenance agreement for EMS ventilators.

• Approved solicitation of bids for EMS and Sheriff’s Substation on Voss Parkway (5-0)
• Approved lease with Christine Jacques for Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace space (5-0)
• Approved $3,275 maintenance agreement with ZOLL Medical for five ventilators (5-0)
• Approved designation of George Hyde as Litigation Counsel (5-0)
• Approved FY2023 budget amendments (5-0)
• Extended the removal of the burn ban (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Robert Kinsey (5-0)
• No action taken on George’s Ranch Subdivision Preliminary Plat

Parks Advisory Board

The Kendall County Parks Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and introducing a new member. They will also discuss the FY 2024 budget, the 2024 solar eclipse, Proposition A, and upcoming events like Arbor Day tree planting. No final decisions are expected on these discussion items.

• Approval of minutes from January 24 and February 28, 2023
• Introduction of new member Jon Tipton
• Discussion of FY 2024 budget
• Discussion of 2024 eclipse
• Discussion of Proposition A update

The board recommended that parks remain open during the October 2023 and April 2024 eclipse events. The board also approved the minutes from January and February 2023. No action was taken regarding Proposition A or the Commissioner's Court meet and greet.

• Recommended keeping parks open during October 2023 and April 2024 eclipse events (9-0)
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2023 and February 28, 2023

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding its regular session with a mostly routine agenda: call to order, pledges, community comments, conflict declarations, and a consent agenda. The only listed consent item is approval of minutes from March 13 and 16, 2023; no major decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes for March 13 & 16, 2023

The Commissioners Court authorized the issuance of a General Obligation Bond approved by voters in November 2022. The court also approved a new residential subdivision plat and updated food establishment regulations. Several items, including a burn ban lift and a vehicle purchase, saw no action.

• Authorized issuance of General Obligation Bond for Proposition A (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Cordillera Ranch, Unit 305 for 42 lots (5-0)
• Approved plat revision of Comfort Lot 113A (4-1)
• Approved updates to dates and fees for food establishment regulations (5-0)
• Accepted Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Audit (5-0)
• Proclaimed April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023 budget adjustments and accounts payable (5-0)
• No action taken on lifting the burn ban

Commissioners Court

This is a special called meeting of the Kendall County Commissioners Court with a single agenda item: an 8:00 a.m. workshop for security manufacturer demonstrations. The court may take appropriate action on this matter, and may adjourn into executive session if needed. No other business is listed.

• Workshop for security manufacturer demonstrations

The Commissioners Court held a special called meeting consisting of a workshop to discuss security manufacturer demonstrations. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold its regular meeting on March 13, 2023, covering routine consent items, public comments, and several action items. Key decisions include a possible burn ban, adoption of revised food establishment regulations, and a contract to replace the courthouse chiller unit. The court will also enter executive session to discuss real property purchases, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Consideration of burn ban under Texas Local Government Code Section 352.081
• Adoption of revised order regulating food establishments under Chapter 437, Texas Health and Safety Code
• Contract with Brandt Companies to replace chiller unit at Main Courthouse
• Approval of permit fee relief (approx. $2,000-$3,000) for Comfort Chamber of Commerce 500 sq ft addition
• Acceptance of right-of-way along Vallerie Lane for Corley Farms development agreement

The Commissioners Court approved a contract for courthouse equipment and hired an In-House General Counsel. The court also accepted a right-of-way for Corley Farms and authorized an employment practices audit. Several items, including a burn ban lift and permit fee relief, saw no action.

• Approved $170,911 contract with Brandt Companies for Main Courthouse chiller replacement (5-0)
• Hired In-House General Counsel at agreed upon salary (5-0)
• Hired Schmoyer Reinhard, LLC for Employment Practices Audit (5-0)
• Accepted right-of-way along Vallerie Lane for Corley Farms (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Feb 27 minutes and FY 2023 budget adjustments (5-0)
• Proclaimed March 2023 as American Red Cross Month (5-0)
• Proclaimed March 2023 as Texas History Month (5-0)
• No action taken on lifting burn ban

Parks Advisory Board

The Kendall County Parks Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: public comments, approval of minutes, and introduction of new members. The main item is a discussion of Proposition A, with no action to be taken at this meeting. Staff reports are not scheduled, and the board will later receive an update on Proposition A documents.

• Public comments limited to 3 minutes
• Introduction of new members Jill Boyter and Jon Tipton
• Discussion of Proposition A (no action)
• Future agenda item: update on Proposition A document

The board introduced new member Jill Boyter and discussed Proposition A. No formal actions were taken on the agenda items, and the previous meeting minutes were not approved.

• Approval of minutes: None
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold its regular meeting on February 27, 2023, covering routine approvals (minutes, reports, claims, budget adjustments) and several substantive items. Key actions include adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan, discussing a resolution supporting regional military installations, releasing a $711,636.25 letter of credit for Cordillera Ranch, and approving a $6,000 contract labor hire. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Resolution to adopt Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Release of $711,636.25 Letter of Credit for Cordillera Ranch Unit 304
• Approval of $6,000 contract labor in County Judge's Office for six months
• Approval of $11,150 consulting proposal for Access Control System Assessment
• Request for relief on Property ID 20745 to create two-lot subdivision

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a regular session covering routine approvals (minutes, budget adjustments, accounts payable) and several substantive items. Key actions include expanding a citizen advisory committee for the $20 million Proposition A bond-funded property acquisition, discussing a new economic development agreement with nonprofit Das GreenHaus after terminating a prior one, and approving grant applications for justice, victim, and violence-against-women programs. The court will also enter executive session on real property leases, pending litigation, and personnel matters, with possible action afterward.

• Consideration to add four members to the advisory committee for the $20 million Proposition A bond-funded property acquisition
• Discussion of Das GreenHaus's termination of the Economic Development Agreement for 400 East Blanco Road and a new proposal
• Applications for continuation of Justice Assistance Grant, Victims of Crime Act Grant, and Violence Against Women Act Grant 2024 funding
• Approval of month-to-month lease payments of $1,700 per month to Christine Jacques for the JP Precinct 2 office at 32828 IH 10 West
• Executive session on lease of 635 Highway 46 East, litigation (Chris Kniffin v Kendall County), and Turner Construction dispute

The Commissioners Court authorized legal action regarding the incomplete construction of the Sheriff's Office and Jail. The court also approved several grant applications, budget adjustments, and a prisoner housing agreement with Atascosa County.

• Authorized Gravely Firm to take legal action regarding incomplete Sheriff's Office and Jail construction (4-0)
• Approved engagement of Shannon Schmoyer and Schmoyer Reinhard, LLC for Case No. 5:22-cv1073 (4-0)
• Approved amending the FY2023 budget through regular adjustments (5-0)
• Approved prisoner housing Interlocal Agreement with Atascosa County (5-0)
• Approved County Judge to negotiate ETJ Interlocal Agreement terms with City of Boerne (3-2)
• Rescinded approval of Windmill Ranch Subdivision Preliminary Plat (5-0)
• Approved applications for Justice Assistance, Victims of Crime Act, and Violence Against Women Act 2024 grants (5-0)
• Approved $1,700 monthly payments to Christine Jacques for JP Precinct 2 office (4-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Kendall County Parks Advisory Board is meeting to vote for a new Chair and Vice Chair, discuss Proposition A, and receive a staff report on bylaws updates. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of previous minutes, and announcements about new board members.

• Official vote for Chair/Vice Chair of the Advisory Board
• Discussion of Proposition A
• Advisory Board bylaws update
• Introduction of new member Diane Kramer
• Commissioner's Court appointments for Diane Kramer, Dale Bransford & Andrew Robinson on February 13, 2023

The board approved the minutes from October 25, 2022, and voted to keep Maritza Gonzalez-Cooper and Dale Bransford as Chair and Vice Chair. The board discussed Proposition A and a potential meet and greet with the Commissioner’s Court, but took no action on these items.

• Approved minutes from October 25, 2022
• Retained Maritza Gonzalez-Cooper as Chair and Dale Bransford as Vice Chair (7-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will consider dissolving its Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and entering an interlocal agreement with Comal County to form a multi-county SART. The court will also vote on routine items including a burn ban, budget amendments, and a contract for engineering work on Scenic Loop Road.

• Dissolution of Kendall County SART and approval of interlocal agreement with Comal County
• Consideration of burn ban under Texas Local Government Code § 352.081
• Approval of FY2023 budget amendments
• Lump sum contract with BGE Inc. for Scenic Loop Road preliminary engineering schematic
• Plat cancellation for Escorial Subdivision Unit 1, Lot 12, Block 1

The Commissioners Court approved a contract with BGE Inc. for the Scenic Loop Road engineering schematic. The court also dissolved the county's Sexual Assault Response Team to join a multi-county agreement with Comal County and approved $376,059.44 in accounts payable.

• Approved Lump Sum contract with BGE Inc. for Scenic Loop Road engineering (5-0)
• Dissolved county Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) to join multi-county agreement with Comal County (5-0)
• Approved $376,059.44 in accounts payable claims (5-0)
• Approved FY2023 budget adjustments (5-0)
• Re-appointed Jeffery Fincke as County Fire Marshal (5-0)
• Approved plat cancellation for Escorial Subdivision Unit 1, Lot 12, Block 1 (5-0)
• Retained Schmoyer Reinhard LLP for Kniffin litigation (5-0)
• Decided to keep the burn ban off (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss various topics with area fire chiefs. The agenda lists only this discussion item, with no specific proposals or decisions detailed.

• Discussion with area fire chiefs on various topics

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will consider creating a committee to advise on acquiring property using $20 million in voter-approved bond funding from Proposition A (November 2022). The court will also review several subdivision plats, including a 642-lot development at George's Ranch, and discuss a possible burn ban and wildfire protection plan.

• Creation of committee for $20M Proposition A bond-funded property acquisition
• Preliminary plat for George's Ranch Subdivision: 950.81 acres, 642 single-family lots
• Preliminary plat for Cordillera Ranch Unit 13: 78.22 acres, 28 single-family lots
• JP#2 building lease payment of $1,350 for January 2023
• Amendment to outdoor lighting standards within five miles of Camp Bullis

The Commissioners Court established a committee to advise on property acquisitions using $20 million in bond funding from November 2022. The court also approved two preliminary plats for residential subdivisions and amended outdoor lighting standards near Camp Bullis.

• Created committee for $20M bond property acquisition (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Cordillera Ranch, Unit 13 (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Windmill Ranch Subdivision (5-0)
• Tabled Preliminary Plat for George’s Ranch Subdivision (4-1)
• Amended lighting standards near Camp Bullis to require 'Full Cutoff Fixtures' (5-0)
• Appointed Christina Bergmann as Judge Pro Tem (4-0-1)
• Approved $1,500 January 2023 lease payment for JP#2 (5-0)
• Approved job descriptions for four Deputy County Clerk positions (5-0)