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Kendall County public meetings in 2024

51 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 23, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to discuss long-term water supply and BESS proposals

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will meet to address growth-related water supply issues and proposed Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The body will also consider budget adjustments, official bonds, and the formation of the Bergheim ESD.

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✓ Decided: Kendall County approves consent agenda, $855K payables, generator bid, BESS hearing

The Commissioners Court approved the consent agenda, $855,747.26 in accounts payable, authorized bidding for a courthouse generator, approved out-of-state travel, made historical commission appointments, and set a public hearing for the Bergheim ESD. It also approved a covenant revision and a resolution for a contested case hearing on a concrete plant permit. No action was taken on the burn ban or SRO agreements.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

Commissioners Court

Discussion on forming 391 Sub-Regional Planning Commission with Kerr County

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on several operational items, including a burn ban, budget adjustments, bids for fuel and concrete work, and a new cattle guard policy. Notable updates include the formation of a 391 Sub-Regional Planning Commission with Kerr County, a survey on rural fire services, and an executive session on purchasing office/warehouse space and pending litigation.

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✓ Decided: Court approves $900K in payments, keeps burn ban off

The Kendall County Commissioners Court approved routine consent agenda items, kept the burn ban off except for certain fireworks, and approved $900,157.97 in accounts payable. It also allowed the appraisal district to retain unspent funds for its building fund, awarded bids for bulk fuel and concrete work, and contracted for a fire services survey. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

Wed Dec 4, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to discuss State Highway 46 West improvements

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting and workshop. The session is focused on a presentation and discussion regarding improvements to State Highway 46 West.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Commissioners Court

Public hearing on Leslie Ranch conservation easement; library contracts total over $550K

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and consider allowing the Proposition A Committee to purchase a conservation easement on the Leslie Ranch. They will also vote on three library service agreements (Comfort Public Library up to $180,960, Kendalia Public Library up to $57,102, City of Boerne up to $312,188) and a fire protection agreement with Bergheim VFD for $163,962. Other business includes approving a cattle guard policy, awarding a road materials bid, and discussing the burn ban. An executive session is scheduled for legal and real property negotiations.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

Parks Advisory Board

Parks Advisory Board to discuss Proposition A funds and partnership contracts

The Parks Advisory Board will meet to discuss a drafted letter to the Commissioner’s Court regarding Proposition A funds. The board will also review contracts between the county and the Kendall County Partnership for Parks.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court canvasses Nov. 5 general election returns

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting solely to canvass the votes from the November 5, 2024 General Election. No other business is scheduled.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Commissioners Court

Court to consider 100% property tax exemption for rainwater collection systems

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will meet in regular session on November 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM. Key actions include a public hearing on purchasing property at 52329 IH-10 in Comfort, releasing financial guarantees for Cordillera Ranch improvements, and adopting a resolution opposing permits for Energy Storage Systems. The court will also vote on a 100% property tax exemption for rainwater collection systems, a burn ban, and various administrative items.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County considers fire service contract and land swap with City of Boerne

The Commissioners Court will decide on several service contracts, a land swap with the City of Boerne, and road closures for the Comfort Chamber of Commerce. The body will also discuss a burn ban and an interlocal agreement to use the Medina County jail.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

Fire Chiefs' Meeting

Kendall County Fire Chiefs to hold quarterly meeting on October 21

The Kendall County Fire Chiefs will meet to receive updates from county departments and state agencies. The body will discuss fire predictions and the status of the Kendall County Air Truck.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to vote on $40.96 million property tax levy

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will consider approving the 2024 property tax levy of $40,960,757.34 and several fire protection service agreements with local volunteer departments and the City of Boerne. They will also discuss resolutions opposing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) facilities and partnering with Kerr County on a 391 Commission. Other items include a burn ban, a contract extension for detention health services, and a sponsorship program for detention officers to attend the law enforcement academy.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024

Parks Advisory Board

Board to draft letter on Proposition A funding to Commissioner's Court

The Parks Advisory Board will consider drafting a letter to the Kendall County Commissioner's Court expressing the board's opinions and suggestions on Proposition A funding, consistent with the Parks Master Plan and ballot language. The board will also receive updates on the Partnership for Parks, Proposition A, sub-committees, and term expirations, and schedule the next meeting to avoid holiday conflicts. Other routine items include approval of July 23 minutes, staff reports on traffic counts, a new county website, the Healthy Creeks Initiative, and fishing event progress.

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✓ Decided: Parks board to send letter to commissioners on Proposition A funds

The Parks Advisory Board agreed to submit a letter to the Kendall County Commissioner's Court regarding the use of Proposition A funds, with the chair drafting it for review at the next meeting. The board also moved its next regular meeting to November 19, 2024, due to holiday conflicts. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Sep 23, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to release over $4 million in guarantees for Miralomas subdivision improvements

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will consider releasing financial guarantees totaling $4,038,171.66 for street and drainage improvements in the Miralomas Garden Homes Subdivision Unit 2. They will also vote on a furniture purchase agreement for $88,437.48 for new offices, a burn ban, and approval of the 2025 holiday calendar. Several workshops are scheduled, including on a commercial vehicle weigh station on I-10 and an update on the Das Greenhaus internship program with BISD.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

Commissioners Court

County considers $719K interlocal agreement for public safety communications

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will consider and act on a range of items including approval of a $719,087.71 interlocal agreement with Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch for public safety communications, a $160,674.65 remodeling contract for the Blanco building, and a $10,290 training contract for road staff. They will also discuss a burn ban, approve a floodplain study of Flat Rock Creek, and consider a resolution supporting a TxDOT highway improvement project.

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✓ Decided: Kendall County approves $719K public safety communications interlocal agreement

The Commissioners Court approved a centralized public safety and utilities communications office with the City of Boerne and City of Fair Oaks Ranch, not to exceed $719,087.71. They also approved multiple contracts for courthouse security cameras, video walls, law enforcement vehicle modifications, body-worn cameras, a floodplain study, and a road naming. The burn ban remains lifted with no action taken to reinstate it.

Wed Sep 4, 2024

Commissioners Court

Special called meeting with closed executive session on trade secrets

The Kendall County Commissioners Court holds a special called meeting that consists solely of an executive session closed to the public to discuss trade secrets under Texas Government Code § 552.110. No other items are listed for open session deliberation or action.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County to hold public hearings on 2025 budget and 2024 tax rate

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings to discuss and take action on the proposed FY2025 budget and a 2024 property tax rate of $.3827 per $100. The body will also address election preparations for the November 5 general election and various county contracts.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

Commissioners Court

County to consider proposed tax rate of $.3827 per $100, higher than no-new-revenue rate

The Commissioners Court will discuss and may set the 2024 tax rate, with a proposed rate of $.3827 per $100 valuation that exceeds the no-new-revenue rate, requiring a public hearing on August 26. Other actions include a $75,000 partnership with the Hill Country Fire Coalition for fire mitigation programs, a $100,634.50 contract for law enforcement video system upgrades, and approval of multiple plats and plat amendments. A public hearing is set to consider removing two cattle guards on Cascade Caverns Road.

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Thu Jul 25, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court schedules FY2025 budget workshops May-July

This is a notice of multiple special called meetings from May to July 2024 for Fiscal Year 2025 budget workshops. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items are listed for discussion or action. The July 25 session is one of these workshops.

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Tue Jul 23, 2024

Parks Advisory Board

Parks board weighs invasive plant removal, festival, and Proposition A funding

The Kendall County Parks Advisory Board will consider three main action items: a discussion on combating invasive Arundo Donax at Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area, the possibility of hosting Das Festival of Kendall at Joshua Springs Park & Preserve, and continued recommendations for Proposition A funding. The board will also approve minutes from May 28, 2024, and receive updates on the county partnership, Proposition A, sub-committees, and Comfort Park. Staff reports include traffic counts and the launch of a new county website.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024

Commissioners Court

County to decide on new law enforcement pay scale and Prop A conservation purchases

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will consider and act on a new law enforcement pay scale, use of Prop A funds for conservation easements and property purchases totaling up to $410,000, and acceptance of maintenance bonds for Corley Farms subdivisions worth over $1.8 million. The court will also discuss the hotel occupancy tax and a burn ban, and consider a lease agreement for the Market Days event on courthouse grounds. Several consent agenda items and executive session discussions are also scheduled.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024

Fire Chiefs' Meeting

Fire chiefs to hear Zoll presentation and discuss county-paid firefighters

The Kendall County Fire Chiefs will hold their quarterly meeting to approve minutes from April, hear a presentation from Zoll, and receive updates from the commissioner, communications, sheriff, Texas A&M Forest Service, TEEX, fire marshal, and EMS. They will also discuss ImageTrend stipends and reports, county air system status, maintenance issues, department updates, a July 4 after-action report, and county-paid firefighters. The meeting will set dates for future meetings, with Sisterdale hosting on October 21, 2024.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County holds Fiscal Year 2025 budget workshops

The Kendall County Commissioners Court has scheduled a series of special called meetings for Fiscal Year 2025 budget workshops. These sessions are part of a schedule occurring between May and July 2024.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County announces schedule for Fiscal Year 2025 budget workshops

This notice provides a schedule for special called meetings of the Kendall County Commissioners Court. These sessions are designated for Fiscal Year 2025 budget workshops occurring between May and July 2024.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County announces schedule for Fiscal Year 2025 budget workshops

This notice provides a schedule of special called meetings for the Kendall County Commissioners Court. These sessions are intended for Fiscal Year 2025 budget workshops held between May and July 2024. No specific agenda items or individual workshop topics are listed in this notice.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024

Commissioners Court

Public hearing for the Kendall County Clerk’s Records Archive Fund

The Kendall County Commissioners Court has scheduled a public hearing regarding the Kendall County Clerk’s Records Archive Fund. This is a special called meeting.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County considers HVAC and network cabling contracts for 400 Blanco building

The Commissioners Court will consider contracts for HVAC installation and network cabling at the 400 Blanco building. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a burn ban, service awards, and potential real property acquisitions.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County announces Fiscal Year 2025 budget workshop schedule

The Kendall County Commissioners Court has issued a notice for several special called meetings to conduct Fiscal Year 2025 budget workshops. These sessions are scheduled to take place between May and July 2024.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

Commissioners Court

Community meeting regarding lithium battery energy storage systems

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a special called community meeting to provide an update on lithium battery energy storage systems. This event is described as a Comfort community-led meeting.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County Commissioners Court scheduled an executive session for June 17

This special called meeting consists of an executive session closed to the public. The session is scheduled to discuss matters regarding attorney-client privilege and trade secrets. No other items are listed on this agenda.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County schedules FY2025 budget workshops across May–July 2024

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a series of special called meetings for Fiscal Year 2025 budget workshops from May through July 2024. The agenda lists 14 meeting dates and times but provides no specific budget items, figures, or discussion topics. This is a procedural notice for upcoming budget workshops, with no substantive decisions listed.

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Tue May 28, 2024

Parks Advisory Board

Parks board to discuss bass removal, subcommittees, Prop A funding

The Kendall County Parks Advisory Board is meeting to continue discussions on a fishing event at Joshua Springs Park & Preserve to remove 20-40 bass per acre (8-14 inches) per a lake management survey, and on forming sub-committees for outreach, capital improvements, and land/wildlife management. The board will also consider presenting funding suggestions to the Proposition A committee. Staff will report on the eclipse, traffic counts, and the new county website.

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Tue May 28, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider fire code adoption, burn ban, and road relief requests

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold its regular session on May 28, 2024, covering routine approvals, service awards, and several substantive items. Key actions include adopting the 2024 International Fire Code, deciding on a burn ban, and considering relief requests for a commercial subdivision at 11 Becker Ln. The court will also discuss forming a committee for future space needs and enter executive session for legal and real property matters.

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Thu May 16, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to pick RFQ firm pool, declare Fair Housing Month

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting with two action items: selecting a pool of firms for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2025-05, and declaring May 2024 as Fair Housing Month. Both items are open for discussion and potential action.

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Mon May 13, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider final plat of 35-lot High Garden Subdivision

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a regular session on May 13, 2024, to consider and act on a range of items, including a public hearing on a plat revision, approval of a 35-lot residential subdivision, a financial guarantee bond, and several proclamations. The court will also discuss a burn ban, approve accounts payable, and enter executive session to discuss real property purchases, litigation, and personnel matters.

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Mon Apr 22, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County Court to vote on $96,675 jail repair contract, plat approvals

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold its regular session on April 22, 2024, covering routine approvals, proclamations, and several action items. Key decisions include a $96,675 repair contract for the Detention Center, a plat revision for a Boerne Motorsports Club, and a burn ban decision. The court will also enter executive session to discuss property purchases, personnel, and litigation.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County fire chiefs to review eclipse response and budget

The Kendall County Fire Chiefs quarterly meeting will cover routine updates from county departments, fire predictions, and an after-action review of the April 8 solar eclipse response. Budget issues, equipment status, and training are also on the agenda.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024

Commissioners Court

County to weigh contracts, property buys, and development relief requests

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold its regular session on April 10, 2024, addressing a range of administrative, financial, and land-use items. Key actions include approving a $160,521.98 contract for historic probate records preservation, a $203,763.66 fueling station contract, and considering property purchases with Proposition A funds. The court will also deliberate on several development relief requests and a resolution to explore joining Bexar Metro 911. An executive session is scheduled for legal and real property discussions.

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Mon Apr 1, 2024

Commissioners Court

Special meeting to discuss eclipse security in closed session

The Kendall County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting on April 1, 2024, at the Boerne Police Department. The only listed item is a closed executive session to deliberate on security devices or audits related to the Total Eclipse. No public discussion or action is scheduled on this item.

Tue Mar 26, 2024

Parks Advisory Board

Parks board to consider bass removal event and sub-committees

The Kendall County Parks Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on forming sub-committees, scheduling a fishing event at Joshua Springs Park & Preserve to remove bass, and drainage issues at James Kiehl River Bend Park. The board will also hear updates on the Partnership for Parks, Proposition A, and eclipse protocols.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

Commissioners Court

County to consider joining AAMPO, approving $350K grant, and multiple plats

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold its regular session on March 25, 2024, to discuss and act on a range of items including joining the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, accepting a $350,000 rural law enforcement salary grant, and approving several subdivision plats and financial guarantees. The agenda also includes routine consent items, service awards, a burn ban consideration, and an executive session for legal and real property matters.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County Commissioners Court holds special called meeting

The Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting at the Boerne EMS Station. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss security devices or security audits.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County Commissioners Court meeting agenda, March 11, 2024

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a backup file, with no listed action items, discussions, or decisions. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive business specified.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

Commissioners Court

Special meeting: closed session on eclipse security exercise

This is a special called meeting of the Kendall County Commissioners Court, held in Boerne, TX. The only agenda item is an executive session (closed to the public) to deliberate on security devices or security audits related to a Total Eclipse Tabletop Exercise. The court may take action in open session afterward, but no other business is listed.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to consider $10M tax abatement for Bandera Electric

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will consider approving a tax abatement agreement with Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. for property in Reinvestment Zone No. 2. The agreement covers improvements and expansion estimated at $10,000,000, including a warehouse, mechanic's shop, administrative building, and outdoor pavilion. This notice is posted at least 30 days before the meeting as required by Texas Tax Code.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County Commissioners Court meets Feb. 26, 2024

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

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Mon Feb 12, 2024

Commissioners Court

No substantive agenda items listed for the February 12, 2024, meeting

The provided agenda for the Kendall County Commissioners Court contains only procedural placeholders. No specific items, discussions, or decisions are documented in the text.

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Thu Feb 8, 2024

Parks Advisory Board

Parks board to hear Prop A discussion from Cibolo Center

The Kendall County Parks Advisory Board is meeting to hear a discussion about Informative Proposition A, presented by the Cibolo Center for Conservation and Rusty Busby of the Prop A Committee. The agenda is mostly procedural, with public comments, minutes approval, and no other action items or reports.

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Mon Jan 29, 2024

Commissioners Court

Townhall meeting regarding Key Capture Energy battery storage project

Key Capture Energy will hold a public informational townhall meeting regarding a proposed battery storage project in Comfort, TX. The meeting is scheduled for January 29, 2024, at Comfort Middle School.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024

Parks Advisory Board

Parks Advisory Board to elect leadership and discuss Proposition A

The board will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and hold a discussion regarding Proposition A. The meeting also includes updates on term renewals and the Kendall County Partnership for Parks.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County Commissioners Court meeting Jan. 22, 2024

This agenda contains only the agenda document and a backup file, with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive business specified.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County Fire Chiefs hold quarterly meeting on fire predictions and budget

The Kendall County Fire Chiefs are meeting to discuss fire predictions from the Texas A&M Forest Service and updates regarding TEEX and ImageTrend. The agenda also includes discussions on budget issues, stipend changes, and preparations for the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

Commissioners Court

Kendall County Commissioners Court meets Jan. 8, 2024

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.

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