Kendall County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings and take action on Proposition A recommendations to purchase conservation easements and a 310-acre property on FM 474. The agenda also includes approvals for EMS grants, library and food bank contracts, and subdivision plat approvals. Routine items include accounts payable and road naming.

• Public hearing on Proposition A purchase of conservation easements at 23 FM 474 (James L. Drought, 155.36 acres total)
• Public hearing on Proposition A purchase of Guadalupe River Ranch at 605 FM 474 (310 acres)
• Approval of Resolution R-20251223-2 for Rural Ambulance Service Grants up to $350,000
• Approval of Library Services Agreement with City of Boerne totaling $312,188 annually
• Approval of Final Plat for Bergheim Terra Amata Phase I Subdivision on SH 46 East

The Commissioners' Court approved $1,446,560.10 in accounts payable claims. It also authorized two grant applications, designated two memorial highway segments, ordered an email migration, approved revised fire department job descriptions, and selected a vendor for EMS billing. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved $1,446,560.10 accounts payable claims (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-20251223-1 to seek VFIS grant up to $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-20251223-2 to seek Rural Ambulance Services grant up to $350,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-20251223-3 to request Officer Russell “Rusty” Salazar Memorial Highway designation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-20251223-4 to request Deputy Carlos “Smiley” Ramirez Memorial Highway designation (5-0)
• Ordered IT Department to migrate email addresses to kendallcountytx.gov domain (5-0)
• Approved revised job descriptions for Rural Fire Department Firefighter and Captain (5-0)
• Selected Digitek LLC as vendor for EMS Ambulance Billing & Collection Services (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss prohibiting certain fireworks in unincorporated areas and releasing first-quarter funds to Volunteer Fire Departments. The body will also consider several service contracts and a plat revision for Cordillera Ranch.

• Order to prohibit certain fireworks from December 20, 2025, through January 1, 2026
• Contract with Columbia Power Systems, Inc. for energy storage services not to exceed $50,000
• SaaS agreement with Tyler Technologies for Sheriff's Office: $50,372 FY26 fees and up to $76,997 implementation
• Architectural services contract with Architexas for 119 Old San Antonio Rd not to exceed $110,500
• Release of $127,536.00 Letter of Credit for Schmidt Creek road improvements

The court approved an order prohibiting certain fireworks in unincorporated Kendall County from December 20, 2025 through January 1, 2026. It also approved first‑quarter funding for volunteer fire departments, a joint primary election services contract, and $848,557.03 in accounts payable claims. Additional actions included reallocating sheriff funds to cell phones, adopting a $50,000 technical consultant contract, raising the retirement‑plan employer match to 195%, and issuing a $127,536 letter of credit for Schmidt Creek road work.

• Approved fireworks prohibition order (5-0)
• Approved first‑quarter funding for volunteer fire departments (5-0)
• Approved Joint Primary Election Services Contract (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable claims $848,557.03 (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of sheriff funds to 30 cell phones (5-0)
• Approved technical consultant contract up to $50,000 (3-2)
• Approved increase of TCDRS employer match to 195% (4-1)
• Approved $127,536 Letter of Credit for Schmidt Creek road improvements (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on purchasing conservation easements on three properties using Proposition A funds. The court will also consider approving a $50,050 purchase for a sheriff's vehicle and extending library service agreements.

• Public hearing on conservation easement purchases for Fritz Grosser Road and FM 474 properties
• Vote to approve $50,050 purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado PPV for Sheriff's Department
• Approval of library service agreements with Comfort and Kendalia Public Libraries through FY26
• Approval of lease amendment for Kendall County Brush Site at 202 Charger Boulevard
• Approval of financial guarantee for Williamson Addition drainage improvements

The Kendall County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to accept the Proposition A Committee’s recommendation to buy conservation easements on three properties. It also approved a $1,035,328.73 accounts payable claim and a series of other routine items, including library service extensions and a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff’s Department.

• Approved proclamation recognizing Hidden Springs Subdivision as Kendall County’s First Firewise USA® Community (4-0)
• Accepted purchase of conservation easements on three properties (24 Fritz Grosser Rd, 23 FM 474, 19 FM 474) (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items a‑f, including purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado PPV for $50,050 for the Sheriff’s Department (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $1,035,328.73 (4-0)
• Extended Comfort Public Library services through FY26 at $180,960 annually (4-0)
• Extended Kendalia Public Library services through FY26 at $57,102 annually (4-0)
• Approved lease amendment increasing rent for the Brush Site at 202 Charger Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved plat revision for Champee Springs Ranches creating Tract 2A‑5A‑1 (4-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will adopt the minutes from its September 16, 2025 meeting. It will continue discussion on developing a formal land evaluation process that aligns with the 2023‑2033 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. The board will also discuss drafting a letter to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality opposing the proposed waste‑water treatment plant in the Lennar Homes development in Comfort.

• Adopt minutes from the September 16, 2025 Parks Advisory Board meeting
• Continue discussion on a formal land evaluation process per the 2023‑2033 Master Plan
• Discuss drafting a letter opposing the proposed waste‑water treatment plant in the Lennar Homes development, Comfort
• Staff report on traffic counts
• Staff report on facility rentals

The Parks Advisory Board approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting, with all nine members voting in favor. A motion to adjourn the November 18 meeting was also passed unanimously, 9‑0. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted September 16, 2025 minutes (all 9 members voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0 vote)

Commissioners Court

The agenda for the Kendall County Commissioners Court special meeting on November 17, 2025 contains only procedural notices, virtual attendance information, and public participation instructions. No specific items such as rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed for discussion or decision.

The court voted to accept the canvass of votes for the November 4, 2025 special election. The motion was made by County Judge Shane Stolarczyk, seconded by Commissioner Jennifer McCall, and passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. No further business was taken and the meeting adjourned.

• Accepted canvass of November 4, 2025 special election returns (4-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will consider several resolutions, including a grant for bullet‑resistant components for law‑enforcement vehicles and two criminal‑justice formula grants: a Violence‑Against‑Women award of $120,112.25 with a $53,619.50 county match, and a Victims of Crime Act award of $132,925.00 with a $33,231.25 match. The agenda also includes routine purchases of road equipment and trucks, and updates on flood‑recovery projects and fire conditions.

• Resolution R-20251112-1: authorize application for Bullet Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles grant
• Resolution R-20251112-2: accept Violence Against Women Formula Grant award of $120,112.25 and approve $53,619.50 county match
• Resolution R-20251112-3: accept Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant award of $132,925.00 and approve $33,231.25 county match
• Purchase of a 2024 New Hamm 66‑inch Smooth Roller for $120,375.23 via BuyBoard Contract #685-22
• Purchase of two 2027 International MV607 Dump Trucks for $275,327.36 via Sourcewell Contract #032824‑NVS

The Commissioners Court adopted three resolutions to accept federal grant awards: a bullet‑resistant vehicle grant application, a Violence Against Women grant of $120,112.25 with a $53,619.50 county match, and a Victims of Crime Act grant of $132,925.00 with a $33,231.25 match. The Court also approved a consent agenda covering equipment purchases, road‑work plats, and other routine items, awarded a concrete‑work contract to Slabkat, LLC, and accepted an interlocal agreement with the AACOG ART transit program. Several planning and legal items were approved by narrow votes.

• Adopted Resolution #R-20251112-1 to seek bullet‑resistant vehicle grant (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #R-20251112-2 to accept VAWA grant $120,112.25 and match $53,619.50 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #R-20251112-3 to accept VOCA grant $132,925.00 and match $33,231.25 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items a‑h, including equipment purchases and land‑plat amendments (5‑0)
• Awarded Concrete Work Bid Contract #2026‑01A to Slabkat, LLC (5‑0)
• Accepted AACOG ART interlocal agreement for public‑transportation services (5‑0)
• Approved Hill Country Sub‑Regional Planning Commission Interlocal Agreement (3‑2)
• Approved Outside Counsel Procedures for FY 2025‑2026 (3‑2)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss budget amendments, a plat revision for Champee Springs Ranches, and several professional service agreements. The body is also considering funding for an economic impact study and approving various job descriptions.

• Purchase of a 2025 Etnyre Centennial Distributor for $295,910.90
• Wire transfer payment to Gravely, PC for $1,058,949.09 for legal fees and expenses
• Architectural and engineering services for 119 Old San Antonio Rd for $110,500.00
• Proposed Plat Revision of Champee Springs Ranches Creating Tract 2A -5A-1
• Solid waste disposal rate increase for Alamo Disposal LLC from $45/ton to $47.25/ton

The Commissioners' Court adopted several resolutions, including the 2026 Indigent Defense Formula Grant and a $295,910 purchase of an Etnyre Centennial Distributor. It also approved job descriptions for chief assistant criminal district attorneys, a proclamation for Operation Greenlight Week, and a license for the Dickens on Main event. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Chief Assistant Criminal District Attorney job descriptions (5-0)
• Adopted Proclamation #P-20251028-1 for Operation Greenlight Week (5-0)
• Approved Hill Country Cider House alcohol sale for Nov 29, 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #R20251028-1 to approve 2026 Indigent Defense Formula Grant (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, e, g, h, i, j, l, m, n (5-0)
• Approved Investment Policy for FY 2026 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Etnyre Centennial Distributor for $295,910.90 (5-0)
• Approved License Agreement with City of Boerne for Dickens on Main event (5-0)

Fire Chiefs' Meeting

The Kendall County Quarterly Fire Meeting will approve the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and hear updates from the Fire Marshal’s Office, Texas Forest Service, TEEX, TDEM, the Sheriff’s Department, EMS Director, Communications Department, HCFC, and County VFDs. The agenda also includes maintenance issues, any other items raised, and scheduling of future meetings.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update from Texas Forest Service
• Update from TEEX
• Update from TDEM
• Update from the Sheriff’s Department

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and then consider the Proposition A Committee's recommendation to purchase a conservation easement on 23 FM 474 in Boerne using Proposition A funds. The Court will also act on an order prohibiting outdoor burning for up to ninety days in unincorporated areas, and will consider several grant acceptances and a large bond for road improvements. Additional items include routine consent‑agenda approvals and various contract and grant actions.

• Public hearing and decision on purchasing a conservation easement at 23 FM 474, Boerne (Proposition A funds)
• Order #O-20251014-1 to prohibit outdoor burning for up to ninety days in unincorporated areas
• Resolution to accept a $75,000 Edward Byrne grant for a JAG Prosecutor position (Grant No. 4210205)
• Resolution to accept a $100,000 Mental Health for First Responders grant with a $25,000 local match (Grant No. 5411101)
• Approval of a $2,338,076.20 bond as financial guarantee for Corley Road Phase 1 street and drainage improvements

The Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt a 90‑day outdoor burning ban starting Oct. 14, 2025. It also approved several grant acceptances—including a $75,000 Justice Assistance grant, a $100,000 mental‑health grant with $25,000 local match, a $67,765 mobile‑radio grant, and a $15,000 meal‑delivery grant for the Rainbow Senior Center. Additionally, the court approved the purchase of a conservation easement on 23 FM 474 in Boerne for up to $125,000, with a 4‑1 vote.

• Adopted Proclamation #P-20251014-1: October 2025 Night Sky Month (5-0)
• Adopted Order #O-20251014-1: 90‑day outdoor burning ban (5-0)
• Accepted $75,000 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance grant for JAG Prosecutor (5-0)
• Accepted $100,000 Mental Health for First Responders grant with $25,000 local match (5-0)
• Accepted $67,765 mobile radio replacement grant (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 allocation (including $2,872) to Rainbow Senior Center for meal‑delivery program (5-0)
• Approved purchase of conservation easement on 23 FM 474, Boerne, up to $125,000 (4-1)
• Approved First Amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement for Monitoring Wells (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will consider several actions, including adopting a resolution to accept the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant and authorize automatic license plate cameras. A public hearing will be held to evaluate purchasing conservation easements on three properties using Proposition A funds. Additional items include orders on outdoor burning, routine financial approvals, and contract awards.

• Adopt Resolution #R-20250923-1 to accept MVCPA grant and authorize license plate cameras
• Public hearing on purchasing conservation easements for 424 Kreutzberg Rd and 35 & 33 Old San Antonio Rd
• Consider Order #O-20250923-1 to continue outdoor burning prohibition for up to thirty days
• Approve accounts payable claims totaling $1,389,024.54 on the Consent Agenda
• Approve renewal of EMS insurance with VFIS of Texas for $72,032.00

The Commissioners Court adopted a resolution to accept the MVCPA grant and authorize automatic license‑plate‑recognition cameras. It also approved three conservation‑easement purchases using Proposition A funds. All actions were approved unanimously (5‑0). The consent agenda was approved except for the accounts‑payable item.

• Adopted Resolution #R-20250923-1 to accept MVCPA grant and authorize ALPR cameras (5-0)
• Approved purchase of conservation easement for 424 Kreutzberg Rd, not to exceed $65,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of conservation easements for 35 and 33 Old San Antonio Rd, not to exceed $75,000 (5-0)
• Established Burdick County Annex Building Committee and appointed members (5-0)
• Filled vacancy on Proposition A Committee with Ron Racinowski (5-0)
• Approved letter permitting beer and wine sales at Kendall County Wild Game Dinner (5-0)
• Approved Order #0-20250923-1 prohibiting outdoor burning for up to 30 days (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, except accounts‑payable claims (5-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will adopt the minutes from its July 15, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a formal land‑evaluation process to identify land that meets community needs and aligns with the 2023‑2033 Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. The board will also consider group volunteer opportunities and receive staff reports on traffic counts and facility rentals.

• Adopt minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting
• Discuss formal land evaluation process aligned with 2023‑2033 Master Plan
• Discuss group volunteer opportunities
• Staff report on traffic counts
• Staff report on facility rental

The Parks Advisory Board approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with all present members voting yes. The board also voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 PM, with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 PM (7-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will meet to consider a plat revision for Ellington Acres, interlocal agreements for a regional public defender's office, and a settlement agreement for a construction dispute. The court will also hold a public hearing on the Ellington Acres plat revision.

• Public hearing on plat revision for Ellington Acres Lot 2A
• Interlocal agreements for Hill Country Regional Public Defender’s Office
• Settlement agreement for Kendall County v. Turner Construction Company
• Approval of road closures for Comfort Annual Homecoming Parade
• Approval of improvements to Animal Control Building at 702 FM 289

The Court adopted a 30‑day outdoor‑burning prohibition, approved the Ellington Acres Lot 2A plat revision, and entered an interlocal agreement for the Hill Country Regional Public Defender’s Office. It also approved $703,138.79 in accounts payable and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, holiday calendar, polling locations, and animal‑control building improvements, all by unanimous 5‑0 votes.

• Adopted Order O-20250908-1 prohibiting outdoor burning for up to 30 days (5-0)
• Approved plat revision of Ellington Acres Lot 2A creating Lots 2A‑1 and 2A‑2 (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Hill Country Regional Public Defender FY 2025‑2026 (5-0)
• Granted relief from Development Rules Section 2.1.F.3 for tracts at 1402 FM 473 (5-0)
• Adopted Order O-20250908-3 setting standards for right‑of‑way permits (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $703,138.79 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Commissioners Court meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved improvements to Animal Control Building at 702 FM 289, Comfort (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed FY2026 budget and a proposed 2025 tax rate of $.3770 per $100. The body will also consider a burn ban and various contracts and lease amendments.

• Public hearing on FY2026 Proposed Budget
• Proposed 2025 County Property Tax Rate of $.3770 per $100
• Order prohibiting outdoor burning for up to 30 days
• Security auditing contract with ESA Systems, LLC for $26,481.75 (start) and $12,654.80 (completion)
• Commercial lease amendment for Pre-Trial Services at $3,762.00 per month

The Court adopted a 2025 property tax rate of $0.377 per $100 taxable value and a separate debt‑service rate of $0.059024, both passing unanimously. It also approved the FY2026 budget, a $2,216,579.27 accounts‑payable claim, and a discount payment plan for early tax payments. Additional actions included a three‑year lease for Pre‑Trial Services, road closures for the Comfort Homecoming Parade, and permission for a bonfire event at Faltin Field. All votes and motions are recorded in the minutes.

• Adopt 2025 property tax rate $0.377 per $100 (maintenance & operations) – 5-0
• Adopt 2025 debt‑service tax rate $0.059024 per $100 – 5-0
• Approve FY2026 budget – 4-1
• Approve accounts payable claims $2,216,579.27 – 5-0
• Adopt early‑payment discount plan (3% Oct, 2% Nov, 1% Dec) – 5-0
• Approve three‑year commercial lease amendment for Pre‑Trial Services office space – 5-0
• Approve road closures for Comfort Annual Homecoming Parade – 5-0
• Approve Comfort Athletic Booster Club bonfire event at Faltin Field – 5-0

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will discuss tax rates, approve subdivision plats and financial guarantees, and order a special election on November 4, 2025, to determine the incorporation of the City of 'Constitution City'.

• Public hearing on proposed tax abatement
• Public hearing on Ellington Acres plat revision
• Order special election for Constitution City incorporation
• Approve High Garden Phase 2 plat and $751,422.93 financial guarantee
• Approve financial guarantee for George's Ranch Unit 2A Letter of Map Revision ($23,250.00)

The Commissioners’ Court adopted the final plat for the High Garden Phase 2 residential subdivision and approved a $751,422.93 bond to fund its street, drainage, water and sewer improvements. It also proclaimed Kendall County Non‑Profit Day, approved the Ellington Acres Lot 1A‑2 plat revision and its $42,735.68 cash guarantee, and adopted the 2025 tax rates and a future rate of $.3770 per $100 taxable value. Special elections were ordered for November 4, 2025 to consider constitutional amendments and the incorporation of a new city.

• Approved Kendall County Non‑Profit Day proclamation (5‑0)
• Approved Ellington Acres Lot 1A‑2 plat revision (5‑0)
• Approved $42,735.68 cash guarantee for Ellington Acres Lot 1A‑2 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including minutes and lease for Market Days (5‑0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $1,031,642.41 (5‑0)
• Approved 2025 Certified Appraisal Roll of $9,228,990,583 (5‑0) and 2025 tax rates (5‑0)
• Adopted future tax rate of $.3770 per $100 taxable value (5‑0)
• Approved final plat for High Garden Phase 2 (4‑0) and $751,422.93 bond guarantee (4‑0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to conduct a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2026. The session is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop

The Commissioners Court met on July 30, 2025 for a budget workshop for fiscal year 2026. The session included a call to order, several breaks, and a lunch break, but no substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss various infrastructure projects, budget adjustments, and disaster relief funding. The body is also deciding on a new redistricting plan for two commissioner precincts and several vendor contracts.

• Adoption of an amended redistricting plan for Commissioners Precincts 1 and 2
• Approval of a $64,540.90 contract with Jamail and Smith Construction, LP for Historical Courthouse exterior repairs
• Final plat approval for George's Ranch Unit 2A, creating 60 residential lots on 78.56 acres
• Approval of a $4,152,025.70 financial guarantee bond for George's Ranch Unit 2A improvements
• Decision on burn ban status pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Ann. § 352.081

The Commissioners’ Court approved a $4,152,025.70 bond to fund street, drainage, water and sewer improvements for George's Ranch Unit 2A. It also adopted the final subdivision plat creating 60 residential lots on 78.56 acres. Additional actions included approving overtime compensation for flood‑disaster staff, accounts payable claims, and several contracts and funding measures.

• Approved $4,152,025.70 bond for George's Ranch Unit 2A improvements (4-0)
• Approved final plat for George's Ranch Unit 2A subdivision (60 lots) (4-0)
• Approved overtime pay vs. comp time for staff responding to July 4 flood (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $850,882.62 (4-0)
• Adopted amended redistricting plan for Precincts 1 and 2 (4-0)
• Approved Disaster Declaration funding for the county (4-0)
• Approved performance bond $886,703.02 for High Garden Subdivision Phase 1 (2-1)
• Approved contract with Jamail and Smith Construction for courthouse repairs $64,540.90 (4-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will meet to discuss the potential conversion of the Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex into a pocket park. The meeting also includes updates on Proposition A and flood damage.

• Discussion on Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex becoming a Pocket Park
• Proposition A update
• Flood damage update
• Traffic counts report
• Facility rental report

The Parks Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting with an 8‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously (8‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted May 20, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider a resolution requesting flood relief and infrastructure funding from the Texas Legislature. The body is also addressing emergency repairs and debris removal resulting from severe flooding on the Guadalupe River.

• Resolution requesting Texas Legislature funding for flood warning systems and recovery relief
• Emergency purchase and installation of guardrails at Waring/Welfare Road bridge
• Designation of emergency trash collection days in Comfort for flood debris
• Appointment of a Kendall County representative to the Hill Country Regional Public Defender Office steering committee

The Commissioners’ Court appointed Andra Wisian to the Hill Country Regional Public Defender Office, with a 4‑0 vote. It approved a $34,423.36 emergency purchase of guardrails for the Waring/Welfare Road bridge, also 4‑0. The Court designated a trash‑collection day in Comfort and offered the General Counsel position to Jennifer O’Steen, each approved unanimously.

• Appointed Andra Wisian to Regional Public Defender Office (4-0)
• Adopted flood‑assistance resolution (4-0)
• Approved emergency guardrail purchase $34,423.36 for Waring/Welfare Road bridge (4-0)
• Designated trash‑collection day(s) in Comfort (3-0)
• Offered General Counsel position to Jennifer O’Steen with starting salary (4-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a series of special called meetings for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop. The provided agenda lists dates and times for these sessions.

• IT department presentation of software (June 12 Executive Session)

The Commissioners Court held a budget workshop with multiple entries, breaks, and executive‑session periods. Commissioners and the County Judge entered and left the workshop several times. The meeting adjourned without any actions being approved, denied, or tabled.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss and take action regarding the County Clerk’s Records Archive Fund.

• Public Hearing: Kendall County Clerk’s Records Archive Fund

The Court held a public hearing on the Kendall County Clerk’s Archive Fund, with no public comments. The Court approved the Kendall County Clerk’s Annual Written Archive Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 after the required postings and hearing. The motion was made by County Judge Shane Stolarczyk, seconded by Commissioner Andra Wisian, and passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Kendall County Clerk’s Annual Written Archive Plan for FY 2026 (4-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting as part of a series of budget workshops for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop

The July 9, 2025 special meeting was devoted to a fiscal year 2026 budget workshop. No substantive motions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the court adjourned after the workshop. The meeting was procedural in nature.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on using Proposition A funds for conservation easements on three properties. The body will also consider amending the redistricting plan for Precincts 1 and 2 and updating the County's Reserve Balance Policy.

• Public hearing and action on conservation easements for 185 RM 1621, 19 FM 474, and 5 Spring Creek Road
• Adoption of an amended redistricting plan for Commissioners Precincts 1 and 2
• Proposed change to County Reserve Balance Policy to 40% of the general operating fund
• 381 Economic Development Agreement with K&R Capital, LLC
• Inter-local Agreement with Gillespie County for housing Kendall County inmates

The Commissioners' Court voted 4-0 to re‑impose the county burn ban. It also approved conservation easements on three properties using Proposition A funds, authorized $353,261.83 in accounts payable, and adopted an economic development agreement with K&R Capital. Additional actions included an inter‑local inmate‑housing agreement with Gillespie County, renewal of the School Resource Officers agreement with Boerne ISD, a seven‑day extension of the Texas Public Information Act suspension, and adoption of an IT Change Control Policy.

• Re‑imposed burn ban (4-0)
• Approved conservation easements on 185 RM 1621, 19 FM 474, and 5 Spring Creek Rd (4-0)
• Authorized accounts payable claims totaling $353,261.83 (4-0)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement with K&R Capital (4-0)
• Approved inter‑local agreement to house Kendall County inmates in Gillespie County jail (4-0)
• Renewed School Resource Officers agreement with Boerne ISD (4-0)
• Extended suspension of Texas Public Information Act requirements by 7 days (4-0)
• Adopted Kendall County Information Technology Change Control Policy (3-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is meeting to address the public health and safety threats caused by a flooding event that began on July 4, 2025. The body will discuss extending the Local State of Disaster and the suspension of Texas Public Information Act requirements.

• Extension of the Declaration of Local State of Disaster
• Extension of the Texas Public Information Act requirements suspension for an additional seven days
• Discussion on community health, safety, and welfare regarding July 4 storms and flooding
• Executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices

The Commissioners’ Court approved the routine consent agenda items, accepted participation in conservation easements on three properties using Proposition A funds, and re‑imposed a county burn ban effective immediately. It also approved several inter‑local agreements, an amendment to the School Resource Officers contract, and adopted an IT Change Control Policy. All actions were adopted with unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, donations, fire department stipend policies) – vote 4-0
• Approved participation in conservation easements on 185 RM 1621, 19 FM 474, and 5 Spring Creek Rd – vote 4-0
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $353,261.83 – vote 4-0
• Re‑imposed county burn ban effective at 10:13 a.m. – vote 4-0
• Approved inter‑local agreement with Gillespie County to house Kendall County inmates – vote 4-0
• Approved amendment to the School Resource Officers agreement with Boerne ISD – vote 4-0
• Adopted Kendall County Information Technology Change Control Policy – vote 3-0
• Authorized agreement with Alamo Regional Security Operations Center – vote 3-0

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will vote on a new redistricting plan for two precincts and discuss various infrastructure contracts and grants. The body is also reviewing fire protection agreements and a residential plat for Cordillera Ranch.

• Order adopting amended redistricting plan for Commissioners Precincts 1 and 2
• Contract with Artcom communications for $78,030.67 to lay conduit under Blanco road
• Amendment to Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department agreement for funds not to exceed $46,675
• Amending OVW grant application from $500,000.00 to $750,000.00 for domestic violence initiatives
• Approval of final plat for Cordillera Ranch Unit 201C creating 6 single family residential lots

The court approved the June consent agenda and a $4,140,480.90 accounts payable claim, both unanimously. It also approved the Texas Association of Counties health‑benefits incentive, rescinded a Comfort Chamber barricade order, and reversed a fire‑fighter job posting order. Additional actions included amending a fire‑protection agreement, increasing an OVW grant to $750,000, and approving the 2026 Tour De Boerne cycling event.

• Approved consent agenda items (5‑0)
• Approved accounts payable claims $4,140,480.90 (5‑0)
• Approved TAC Health and Employee Benefits Pool Wellness Incentive (5‑0)
• Rescinded Comfort Chamber barricade order for Celebrate Comfort event (5‑0)
• Rescinded fire‑fighter job posting order (4‑1; Chapman voted against)
• Amended fire‑protection agreement with Bergheim Volunteer Fire Dept. up to $46,675 (3‑2; Stolarczyk and Chapman voted against)
• Amended OVW grant to $750,000 (5‑0)
• Approved hosting of Tour De Boerne cycling event at Joshua Springs Park for 2026 (5‑0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a series of special called meetings to conduct budget workshops for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting on June 18, 2025, is scheduled from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop

The Commissioners’ Court held a special meeting and a FY2026 budget workshop, but no further business was considered and no decisions were made.

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a series of special called meetings from June through August 2025. The purpose of the June 17 meeting is to conduct a Fiscal Year 2026 budget workshop.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop

The June 17, 2025 special meeting was a budget workshop for fiscal year 2026. The court recorded only the schedule of breaks and resumed hearings. No decisions, approvals, or votes were documented. The meeting was adjourned with no further business.

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a series of special called meetings from June through August 2025. These sessions are designated as budget workshops for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop

The Kendall County Commissioners Court held a special meeting for a FY 2026 budget workshop. The court took scheduled breaks, resumed the budget hearing, and adjourned at 3:26 p.m. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded beyond the formal approval of the minutes.

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is conducting a series of special called meetings for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop. The June 12 meeting includes an executive session and a presentation from the IT department.

• IT department presentation of software
• Executive Session regarding security devices, audits, or personnel deployment
• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop

The Commissioners Court held a special meeting and a budget hearing, entered executive sessions, and adjourned without any decisions, approvals, or denials. No votes or actions on agenda items were recorded.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold its regular June 10 meeting to recognize Elder Abuse Awareness Month and adopt proclamations for local festivals. The court will also vote on interlocal agreements to house Kendall County prisoners in Gillespie and Kerr County jails, approve accounts payable claims, and consider grant applications for cybercrimes enforcement and domestic violence programs.

• Proclaim June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Kendall County
• Approve interlocal agreement with Gillespie County for housing Kendall County prisoners ($X, amount not specified)
• Approve Kerr County Prisoner Housing Agreement ($X, amount not specified)
• Submit grant applications for Office on Violence Against Women cybercrimes and domestic violence programs
• Renew group health plan with Texas Association of Counties Health Benefit Pool for plan year October 1, 2025–September 30, 2026

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved an amendment to the FY2025 budget through certification of revenue and regular adjustments. It also approved $297,265.23 in accounts payable claims and adopted several policies, including a social media recording policy (4‑1). Additional actions included granting two OVW grant applications, renewing the county health plan, and adopting proclamations and resolutions.

• Approved FY2025 budget amendment via revenue certification (5‑0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $297,265.23 (5‑0)
• Adopted Kendall County Social Media Policy on Recording Devices (4‑1)
• Renewed group health plan with Texas Association of Counties Health Benefit Pool (5‑0)
• Submitted OVW Local Law Enforcement grant for cybercrimes program (5‑0)
• Submitted OVW EIP Initiative grant for domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (5‑0)
• Proclaimed June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution supporting water conservation and sustainability (5‑0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting for a Fiscal Year 2026 budget workshop. This is part of a series of workshops scheduled from June through August 2025.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Workshop

The Commissioners Court held a budget workshop for fiscal year 2026 on June 9, 2025. The meeting was procedural, with no further business and no decisions recorded. The court adjourned at 2:21 p.m.

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a regular session to approve routine minutes, financial reports, and budget adjustments. Key decisions include allocating $45,000 in ARPA funds for Boerne EMS building repairs, approving a discretionary exemption for FasPsych, LLC mental health services, and voting on facility use agreements for EMS training rooms. The court will also discuss public event permits, including road closures for Comfort’s Independence Day celebration.

• Approve FY2025 budget adjustments with certified revenue and regular budget modifications
• Allocate $45,000 in ARPA funds for Boerne EMS Building repairs
• Approve discretionary exemption and extended agreement with FasPsych, LLC for Inmate 24-hour mental health services (2025)
• Approve facility use agreement for training rooms at Voss and Boerne EMS
• Permit Comfort Chamber of Commerce to close multiple county roads for July 4th parade and sell beer at Comfort Park

The Commissioners' Court approved a series of routine financial and operational items, including $545,915.22 in accounts payable and volunteer fire department stipends. It also authorized a request for proposals for VOIP services, a mental‑health contract with FasPsych, and a $45,000 ARPA repair project for the Boerne EMS building. The Court voted 4‑1 to create a Project Manager position in the Engineer Department, eliminating an Engineer IV slot.

• Approved accounts payable claims $545,915.22 (5-0)
• Approved VFD stipends totaling $80,000 (Alamo Springs $10k, Bergheim $15k, Boerne $5k, Comfort $15k, Kendalia $10k, Sisterdale $10k, Waring $10k) (5-0)
• Approved solicitation of RFP for VOIP telephone and internet services (5-0)
• Approved extended mental‑health services contract with FasPsych LLC for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved amending plat for The Crossing River Forest Section, creating Lot 298A (5-0)
• Created Project Manager position in County Engineer Department, eliminating Engineer IV slot (4-1)
• Approved purchase of new time and attendance software program (5-0)
• Approved use of up to $45,000 ARPA funds for Boerne EMS building access‑control repairs (5-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Kendall County Parks Advisory Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on two major items for the newly acquired 48-acre tract in Comfort: a vote on implementing sports fields and passive recreation, and a recommendation to fund a park development concept plan. The board will also hear updates from the chair and the Kendall County Partnership for Parks, and receive a traffic count report.

• Vote on sports fields and passive recreation for 48-acre tract in Comfort
• Recommendation to Commissioners Court for park development concept plan funding
• Chair update from Dale Bransford
• Kendall County Partnership for Parks update from Jill Boyter
• Proposition A update from Dale Bransford

The Parks Advisory Board voted 9‑0 to support sports fields and other recreational uses on the newly purchased 48‑acre tract. It also voted 9‑0 to approve a recommendation to Commissioner’s Court to fund a park development concept plan for the same tract. Minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting were adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 6:36 PM.

• Adopted minutes from March 25, 2025 (unanimous approval)
• Supported implementation of sports fields and multi‑use surfaces on 48‑acre tract (9‑0)
• Approved recommendation to Commissioner’s Court to fund park concept plan for 48‑acre tract (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on using Proposition A funds for a conservation easement at 25 Spring Creek Road. The body will also discuss various interlocal agreements, fire department policies, and development plat amendments.

• Public hearing and action on conservation easement at 25 Spring Creek Road using Proposition A funds
• Proposed $1,000 application fee for development agreements plus $250 per relief item
• Addendum of $51,012.00 for Motorola Body Worn Camera and Video-As-A-Service subscription
• Amending plats for The Heartland at Tapatio Springs and Cordillera Ranch Unit 301A
• Approval of stipend policies for Boerne, Bergheim, and Kendalia Volunteer Fire Departments

The court approved a series of items, including the hiring of an Assistant Criminal District Attorney and the approval of $732,261.46 in accounts payable claims. It also proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month and approved a 4‑H Gun Club skeet and trap field at Joshua Springs Park. The MVCPA grant application was submitted with a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved hiring of Assistant Criminal District Attorney (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $732,261.46 (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved 4‑H Gun Club skeet and trap field at Joshua Springs Park (5-0)
• Submitted MVCPA grant application (4-1)
• Approved naming of a private road off Waring Welfare Road (5-0)
• Allowed RFQ for Construction Manager‑Agent for 119 Old San Antonio Road (5-0)
• Approved application fee for development agreements ($1,000 plus $250 per item) (5-0)

Commissioners Court

This is a special called meeting for a county-wide fire workshop. The agenda lists no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings; the meeting is entirely devoted to discussing fire-related matters across Kendall County.

• County-wide fire workshop – no specific items listed on the agenda

The Kendall County Commissioners Court held a special called meeting to discuss the county's long-term firefighting needs and future support of volunteer fire departments and the City of Boerne Fire Department. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was for discussion only and adjourned without further action.

• Discussed long-term firefighting needs and support for volunteer fire departments and Boerne Fire Department (no action)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will vote on authorizing up to $100,000 to develop a master plan for a 48-acre Comfort property purchased with Proposition A funds, including potential sports fields and a river path. The court will hold public hearings on two plat revisions in Comfort (Ellington Acres Lots 1A-2 and 2A) and consider a related relief request from road frontage rules. Several ceremonial proclamations and a consent agenda covering routine items are also scheduled, followed by an executive session on pending litigation.

• Authorization of up to $100,000 for a master plan for the 48-acre Comfort property (parks)
• Public hearing on plat revision of Ellington Acres Lot 1A-2 (Comfort) – subdividing into Lots 1A-2A and 1A-2B
• Public hearing on plat revision of Ellington Acres Lot 2A (Comfort) – subdividing into Lots 2A-1 and 2A-2
• Consideration of relief from road frontage standards for proposed Lots 1A-2A and 1A-2B on Sweet Marie Lane
• Acceptance of completion of High Garden Phase 1 subdivision including roadways and drainage

The Commissioners' Court approved a resolution for the Cypress Creek Dam Project Grants with a 5-0 vote. It also adopted several proclamations, authorized a fire‑wise project, and approved financial items including a $1,131,354.56 accounts‑payable claim. Additional actions included relief from development rules for a subdivision and acceptance of a subdivision completion.

• Approved Cypress Creek Dam Project Grants resolution (5-0)
• Proclaimed Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 3, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized Hill Country Fire Coalition defensible‑space project and information garden (5-0)
• Approved relief from Development Rules for road frontage on Lots 1A-2A and 1A-2B (3-2)
• Adopted Sales Tax Report as presented (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $1,131,354.56 (5-0)
• Accepted completion of High Garden Phase 1 subdivision (4-0, Judge recused)
• Proclaimed Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week, April 27–May 4, 2025 (5-0)

Fire Chiefs' Meeting

This is the regular quarterly meeting of the Kendall County Fire Chiefs. They will hear a presentation from T-Mobile, receive updates from the Fire Marshal, Sheriff's Department, Texas A&M Forest Service on fire predictions, and discuss maintenance issues and departmental updates.

• T-Mobile presentation
• Texas A&M Forest Service current and future fire predictions
• TEEX update
• Kendall County Air Truck status
• Maintenance issues and problems

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on a plat revision for High Garden Subdivision Phase 1, seeking reduced rear setbacks. The Court will also consider a petition to relocate a portion of Corley Road, which requires a unanimous vote. Other agenda items include budget adjustments, award of seal coat and waste disposal bids, a radio services interlocal agreement with LCRA, flooring replacement contracts, and a burn ban declaration. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss pending lawsuits and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on High Garden Subdivision Phase 1 plat revision — owner LLLL Investments requests 15-ft rear setback on lots 1-4, 11-13 Block 1 and 10-ft on all other lots
• Petition from Pulte Group, BoerneBak, LLC, and Boerne ISD to relocate a portion of Corley Road, including right-of-way dedication and roadway construction
• Consideration and action to award Seal Coat Work Bid 2025-05
• Consideration and action to award vendors for Waste Disposal Services RFP 2025-04
• Consideration and action to adopt updated Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for radio services with Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)

The Commissioners Court adopted a proclamation naming April 2025 County Government Month (5‑0). It approved a request to lower required rear setbacks for the High Garden Subdivision Phase 1 (3‑1, with the County Judge recused). The Court also approved several other items, including a Corley Road relocation petition, a grant for the 2025 Subaru Loves Pet’s Program, and multiple contracts and budget items (all 5‑0).

• Proclaimed April 2025 County Government Month (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5‑0)
• Approved reduced rear setbacks for High Garden Subdivision Phase 1 (3‑1, Judge recused)
• Approved Corley Road relocation petition (5‑0)
• Approved 2025 Subaru Loves Pet’s Program grant (5‑0)
• Approved accounts payable claims totaling $1,353,939.51 (5‑0)
• Awarded Seal Coat Work Bid No. 2025‑05 to Clark Construction (5‑0)
• Awarded waste disposal services to Hill Country Waste Solutions and Alamo Disposal (5‑0)

Parks Advisory Board

The board will consider hosting the Tour de Boerne cycling event at Joshua Springs Park & Preserve and continue discussions on defining work group roles. Updates will be provided on the Kendall County Partnership for Parks and Proposition A. Staff will present traffic count data.

• Discussion on hosting Tour de Boerne at Joshua Springs Park & Preserve
• Continued discussion on the roles of 'Work Groups' within the board
• Update on Kendall County Partnership for Parks by Jill Boyter
• Update on Proposition A by Dale Bransford
• Staff report on traffic counts

The Parks Advisory Board approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. The board tabled further discussion on the roles of work groups within the board. A motion to adjourn the meeting was adopted.

• Approved minutes from Jan 28, 2025 (ayes: Dale Bransford, Diane Kramer, Michael Ethridge, Fritz Cook, Jill Boyter, Maritza Gonzalez‑Cooper)
• Tabled discussion on work‑group roles
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will hold two public hearings and consider allowing the Proposition A Committee to pursue conservation easements at 625 and 335 State Highway 46 East and West in Boerne. The court will also consider an emergency disaster declaration/burn ban, adopt a written purchasing policy, and receive the FY2024 independent audit. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including budget adjustments, fee reports, and alcohol permits for events at the Youth Agriculture and Equestrian Center. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and vote on a conservation easement at 625 State Highway 46 East, Boerne, with Proposition A funds
• Public hearing and vote on a conservation easement at 335 State Highway 46 West, Boerne, with Proposition A funds
• Consideration of an emergency disaster declaration/burn ban under Texas Local Government Code § 352.081
• Presentation of the FY2024 Independent Audit by County Auditor Corinna Speer
• Consideration and action to adopt a written Purchasing Policy for implementing Purchasing Agent duties per Local Government Code Section 262.011(o)

The Commissioners’ Court proclaimed National Crime Victim’s Rights Week and extended the emergency disaster declaration and burn ban. It approved $2,029,973.61 in accounts payable claims and authorized conservation easements for parcels on State Highway 46 East and West using Proposition A funds. The Court also adopted a new purchasing policy and approved a stipend policy for the Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department.

• Proclaimed April 6‑12, 2025 as National Crime Victim’s Rights Week (5‑0)
• Extended emergency disaster declaration and burn ban (5‑0)
• Approved accounts payable claims of $2,029,973.61 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of conservation easement for 625 State Highway 46 East (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of conservation easement for 335 State Highway 46 West (5‑0)
• Adopted written Purchasing Policy effective immediately (5‑0)
• Approved Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department stipend policy (3‑0‑2)
• Approved permission for St. John’s Lutheran Church to serve alcohol at Youth Agriculture Center event (5‑0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss a variety of administrative updates, including the potential removal of a property tax exemption for rainwater harvesting systems. The body will also review annual reports from the Sheriff's Office and EMS Department and consider several platting requests.

• Proposed rescindment of Order No. 20241112-2 regarding property tax exemptions for rainwater harvesting systems
• Request for relief from groundwater reporting and road construction requirements for a 94-acre plat on Schmidt Creek
• Proposed protocol for contracting outside counsel not to exceed $5,000 per member of Commissioners Court
• Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to solicit competitive sealed bids for Seal Coat Work
• Amending plats for Oak View Subdivision and The Crossing River Forest Section

The Kendall County Commissioners Court approved routine consent agenda items, including minutes, donations, disbursements, and insurance renewals, and authorized soliciting bids for seal coat work. The court rescinded Order 20241112-2, which had provided a county property tax exemption for rainwater harvesting systems. It also approved $738,013.76 in accounts payable, tabled a resolution naming Rodney Edmondson to the Kendall Appraisal District Board, and approved a fire protection agreement amendment. After executive session, the court approved several policies, including a protocol for contracting outside counsel (3-2 vote) and a formal complaint policy.

• Approved consent agenda items a, b, c, f, g, h (5-0)
• Approved insurance renewal through Texas Association of Counties (5-0)
• Authorized Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for Seal Coat Work (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable of $738,013.76 (5-0)
• Tabled resolution naming Rodney Edmondson to Kendall Appraisal District Board (5-0)
• Rescinded Order 20241112-2 for rainwater harvesting tax exemption (5-0)
• Approved relief from groundwater report and road requirements for 76.5-acre plat on Schmidt Creek (5-0)
• Adopted protocol for contracting outside counsel legal services (3-2)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will consider and possibly authorize a Chapter 381 economic development agreement with BVK Properties, LLC for a 1.913-acre property at 12 Spanish Pass Road in Boerne. The agreement grants variances to county regulations for a commercial flex office warehouse project, requiring rainwater harvesting, a fire suppression storage tank, and specific setbacks. The meeting also includes public comments and an executive session for legal advice.

• Consideration and action on a development agreement with BVK Properties, LLC for 12 Spanish Pass Road (1.906 acres, Survey 174 N Flores) to develop a commercial flex office warehouse
• Agreement requires rainwater harvesting as domestic water supply, a 150% fire suppression storage tank, and a lined detention pond with no outfall
• Property must comply with Kendall County Dark Sky Regulations and prohibit certain commercial uses (game rooms, sexually oriented businesses, salvage yards, BESS)
• Developer must remove existing mobile home within two years and prevent future mobile homes
• Executive session to consult with attorney on pending litigation or settlement (closed to public)

The Kendall County Commissioners Court, meeting in special session on March 4, 2025, voted 4-0 to approve a development agreement between the county and BVK Properties, LLC for a 1.906-acre property at 12 Spanish Pass Road. The approval included language added by General Counsel Matt Grove regarding assignment of rights, plus changes adding Road and Bridge and Kendall County Firefighting and Emergency services to certain sections. No public comments were made, and no conflicts of interest were declared.

• Approved development agreement with BVK Properties, LLC for property at 12 Spanish Pass Road (1.906 acres, Survey 174 N. Flores, Document No. 2024-387642)
• Added General Counsel's language on assignment of rights (Section 14.2) to the agreement
• Added Road and Bridge to Section 2.11 and Kendall County Firefighting and Emergency services to the agreement
• Dropped the 'B' in Section 2.17(d) to represent ESS as requested

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider adopting a Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Energy Storage System Guide, decide on a burn ban, and review a development agreement for a property on Spanish Pass Road. Other items include a discretionary exemption for a backup generator contract at the Historical Courthouse and submission of a grant application for a Victim Coordinator and Liaison program. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and closed executive sessions for litigation and personnel matters.

• Consideration and action on Energy Storage System (ESS) Guide (Fire Marshal/EM)
• Consideration and action to grant exemption and approve contract with Cappadonna Electrical for backup generator at Historical Courthouse & IT Building
• Consideration and action on development agreement with BVK Properties for 12 Spanish Pass Road (1.906 acres)
• Consideration and action on burn ban under Texas Local Government Code § 352.081
• Consideration and action to submit grant application for Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant Program (VCLG)

The Kendall County Commissioners Court approved $8,167,056.73 in accounts payable, adopted the Energy Storage System Guide, and set a special meeting for March 4, 2025, to continue discussions on the BVK Properties development agreement. The court also approved a discretionary exemption for a backup generator contract and authorized RFPs for merchant services and solid waste disposal.

• Approved accounts payable of $8,167,056.73 (4-0)
• Set special meeting March 4, 2025 for BVK Properties development agreement (3-1)
• Adopted Kendall County Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Energy Storage System Guide (4-0)
• Granted discretionary exemption and approved Cappadonna Electrical contract for backup generator (4-0)
• Authorized Purchasing Agent to submit RFPs for credit card merchant and solid waste services (4-0)
• Authorized RFQ for architectural services for Burdick Building (4-0)
• Approved letter to TABC for beer/wine sales at Youth Agriculture and Equestrian Center event (4-0)
• Approved sending proposed amendment to Rep. Ellen Troxclair regarding criminal district attorney qualifications (4-0)

Commissioners Court

The court will hold a public hearing on creating Kendall County Emergency Services District No. 1 and consider calling an election to authorize a tax. Other business includes adopting a policy on prayer, approving a 4-lot private subdivision, forming a Hill Country Energy Sub-Regional Planning Commission, and accepting racial profiling reports from constables. Several routine consent items and budget adjustments are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and potential creation of Kendall County Emergency Services District No. 1 with tax authorization election
• Adoption of a Kendall County Commissioners Court Policy on Prayer
• Approval of final plat for Frashier Ranch Annex A Private Subdivision (4 lots on 297.405 acres)
• Consideration of multiple grants: JAG, First Responder Mental Health, Stonegarden, DA Forensic Evidence, and Cybersecurity
• Formation of Hill Country Energy Sub-Regional Planning Commission (HCESRPC) via interlocal agreement with Kerr County

The Commissioners Court held a public hearing on creating Kendall County Emergency Services District No. 1 and then voted 0-5 to deny an order calling an election to confirm the district and authorize a tax. The court also approved the Frashier Ranch Annex A private subdivision, adopted a policy on prayer, accepted racial profiling reports, and approved five grant resolutions. Additionally, the court approved an interlocal agreement with Kerr County to form the Hill Country Energy Sub-Regional Planning Commission, with a 3-2 vote, and appointed two commissioners to serve on it.

• Denied order calling election for Kendall County ESD No. 1 (0-5)
• Approved Final Plat for Frashier Ranch Annex A Private Subdivision (5-0)
• Adopted Kendall County Commissioners' Court Policy on Prayer (5-0)
• Accepted 2024 Racial Profiling Reports for Constable Precincts 1-4 (5-0)
• Approved resolutions for 5 grants including JAG, Stonegarden, and Cyber Security (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Kerr County for Hill Country Energy SRPC (3-2)
• Appointed Commissioner McCall and Carpenter to Hill Country Energy SRPC (5-0)
• Approved By-laws of Hill Country Energy SRPC (3-2)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and consider final approval of a letter to the Commissioner's Court regarding Proposition A funds. The board will also receive updates on the Kendall County Partnership for Parks, Proposition A status, term renewals, and a new County Grant Coordinator position.

• Election of Chair of the board
• Election of Vice Chair of the board
• Final approval of letter to Commissioner's Court on Proposition A funds
• Kendall County Partnership for Parks update
• County Grant Coordinator position update

The Kendall County Parks Advisory Board re-elected Dale Bransford as Chair and Jon Tipton as Vice Chair, both by 8-0 votes. The board also approved the final draft of a letter to Commissioners Court regarding Proposition A funds. No public comments were made, and the minutes from November 19, 2024, were adopted.

• Re-elected Dale Bransford as Chair (8-0)
• Re-elected Jon Tipton as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Approved final draft of letter to Commissioners Court on Proposition A funds
• Adopted minutes from November 19, 2024 (8-0)

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court will consider several financial and operational items, including releasing a $10.16 million performance bond for Georges Ranch Unit 1, contracting $116,311 for outfitting five Sheriff's Office vehicles, and approving an interlocal agreement with Kerr County to form the Hill Country Sub-Regional Planning Commission. Other agenda items include a burn ban decision, a final plat for a commercial subdivision, multiple grant applications, and adoption of identification card guidelines. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss pending litigation and various county policies.

• Release of $10,163,098.38 performance bond for Georges Ranch Unit 1 paving, grading, and utilities
• Contract with Farrwest Specialty Vehicles for $98,264.88 (4 Tahoes for Sheriff) and $18,047.16 (1 for Detention Center) via HGACBuy
• Interlocal agreement with City of Fair Oaks Ranch for housing prisoners in Kendall County jail
• Final plat approval for QT 4002 Addition, a commercial subdivision with two lots (7.306 and 16.790 acres)
• Resolution supporting legislation to amend Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District Enabling Act regarding metering and reporting

The Kendall County Commissioners Court denied the interlocal agreement with Kerr County as presented and appointed Commissioners McCall and Carpenter to negotiate terms. The court also approved a resolution supporting Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District's metering legislation, with Commissioner Carpenter voting against. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, including consent agenda, accounts payable, and various contracts and grants.

• Denied interlocal agreement with Kerr County (5-0)
• Appointed McCall and Carpenter to negotiate 391 agreement with Kerr County (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Cow Creek GCD metering legislation (4-1)
• Approved accounts payable of $907,477.48 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved TxShare interlocal purchasing agreement (5-0)
• Approved Farrwest vehicle outfitting contract totaling $116,312.04 (5-0)
• Approved Fair Oaks Ranch prisoner housing interlocal agreement (5-0)

Fire Chiefs' Meeting

The Kendall County Fire Chiefs are meeting for their quarterly meeting. They will hear updates from the Communications, Sheriff, and EMS departments. The Texas A&M Forest Service will present current and future fire predictions. The meeting also includes reports from the Fire Marshal and updates on the county air truck status.

• Approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Texas A&M Forest Service current and future fire predictions
• TEEX update
• Hill Country Fire Coalition update
• Kendall County Air Truck Status

Commissioners Court

The Kendall County Commissioners Court holds a regular session with action items including a petition to relocate a portion of Corley Road involving Pulte Group, BoerneBak LLC, and Boerne ISD. Other decisions include a burn ban, a resolution on prayer during meetings, grant applications for criminal justice and first responder mental health programs, and renewal of School Resource Officer agreements. The court will also discuss the 2024 year-end update on Proposition A and consider a setback relief request for the Becker Lane Business Park Subdivision.

• Consider petition from Pulte Group, BoerneBak LLC, and Boerne ISD to relocate a portion of Corley Road with right-of-way dedication and roadway construction
• Consideration of relief from setbacks for the proposed Becker Lane Business Park Subdivision
• Action on adopting a resolution establishing prayer during Commissioners Court meetings
• Consideration and action on the burn ban under Texas Local Government Code § 352.081
• Approval to renew School Resource Officer agreements with Comfort ISD and Boerne ISD

The Commissioners Court approved a resolution establishing prayer during meetings, applied for two grants, approved a setback relief for a business park, and renewed SRO agreements. A petition to relocate a portion of Corley Road failed 4-1. The court also approved the consent agenda, accounts payable, and a family cemetery.

• Approved MKaya Amrani Family Cemetery (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget adjustments and property purchases (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable of $941,764.38 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing prayer during meetings (5-0)
• Applied for Criminal Justice Grant Program FY2026 (5-0)
• Applied for First Responder Mental Health Program Grant FY2026 (5-0)
• Approved setback relief for Becker Lane Business Park (5-0)
• Denied Corley Road relocation petition (4-1)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss creating a part-time Criminal Justice Grant Coordinator position and forming a subregional planning commission with Kerr County. The body will also consider a budget amendment to transfer a Grant Coordinator position from the County Judge to the Court.

• Creation of a part-time Criminal Justice Grant Coordinator position funded by the Rural Prosecutor’s Office Salary Assistance Grant Program
• Interlocal agreement with Kerr County to form a 391 Subregional Planning Commission (SRPC)
• Appointment of two Commissioners Court members to the SRPC
• Budget amendment to transfer funds and the Grant Coordinator position from County Judge to Commissioners Court
• Executive session regarding lawsuits: Kendall County v. Vaqueros Del Mar, LLC and Waring Land Investments, LLC v. Kendall County

The Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to move forward with forming a 391 Subregional Planning Commission with Kerr County, agreeing to make required revisions to bylaws and the interlocal agreement at the next regular meeting. The court also created a part-time Criminal Justice Grant Coordinator position funded by SB22 grant funds, and tabled the appointment of two members to the SRPC. A budget amendment to transfer funds and the Grant Coordinator position was discussed but not voted on.

• Created part-time Criminal Justice Grant Coordinator in DA's Office, funded by SB22 grant (5-0)
• Approved moving forward with 391 Subregional Planning Commission with Kerr County (3-2)
• Tabled appointment of two members to SRPC (5-0)