Commissioners Court - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM

Judge Stolarczyk

PRAYER

Introduction of prayer presenter by Commissioner McCall

PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE

Introduction of youth presenter by Commissioner Wisian

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

This is an opportunity for members of the Court to identify and disclose actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

Comments for the Bench – This is an opportunity for each court member to share items of community interest, such as expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence, reminders of community events, or an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, as allowed under and limited by Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 551.0415 – Judge Stolarczyk

Consideration and possible action on the approval of accounts payable claims for purchases, services, and vendors – Judge Stolarczyk / Corinna Speer, County Auditor

Recognize Employee Years of service for April 2026 – Judge Stolarczyk/ Sheryl D’Spain, Treasurer

Employee: Ovidio Flores, Department: Sheriff Office, Time in Service: 5 Years; Employee: Wesley Speer, Department: Engineering, Time in Service: 15 Years

Consideration and possible action regarding Proclamation # P-20260428-1 to proclaim the May 15, 2026 as Peace Officer Memorial Day and May 10, 2026 through May 16, 2026 as Police Week in Kendall County– Judge Stolarczyk / Sheriff Al Auxier

Consideration and possible regarding Proclamation #P-20260428-2 to proclaim May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Kendall County – Judge Stolarczyk / Margaret Pastorino, Hill Country MHDD

Consideration and possible action regarding Proclamation #P-20260428-3 to proclaim May 2, 2026 as Lemonade Day in Kendall County – Judge Stolarczyk / Kim Blohm, Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce

Consideration and possible regarding Proclamation #P-20260428-4 to proclaim April 26 through May 3, 2026 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week in Kendall County – Judge Stolarczyk / Maxie Zinsmeister, Vice Chairman, Kendall County Soil and Water Conservation District

Consideration and possible regarding Proclamation #P-20260428-5 to proclaim May 2, 2026 as Wildfire Community Preparedness Day in Kendall County – Christie Wiley, Hill Country Fire Coalition of Texas

Presentation from Hill Country Fire Coalition of Texas – Christie Wiley, Hill Country Fire Coalition of Texas

Presentation from the Engineer's Office - Mary Ellen Schulle, County Engineer

Consideration and possible action regarding Order #O-20260428-1, an Order of the Commissioners Court of Kendall County, Texas, entitled "Prohibiting Outdoor Burning for a Period of up to Ninety Days in the unincorporated areas of the County due to the Existence of Conditions that have Created a Public Safety Hazard that would be Exacerbated by Outdoor Burning"– Judge Stolarczyk/ Brady Constantine, Fire Marshal

Consideration and possible action regarding Order# O-20260428-2, an Order of the Commissioners Court of Kendall County, Texas entitled "Responsibility for Transportation of Juvenile Offenders".

This transportation would allow the law enforcement agency who has taken a child into custody to transport the child to the appropriate juvenile detention facility or to the school campus to which the child is assigned as provided by Section 52.02(a)(7), if the child is not released to the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child - Judge Stolarczyk / Jasmine Glaser, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer.

Consideration and possible action regarding Resolution #R-20260428-1, authorizing County staff to apply for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Catalytic Converter Grant Program, to request an award not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) with a 20% match not to exceed Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) – Judge Stolarczyk / Lt. Kevin Klaerner, Sheriff's Office / Christina Peese, Grant Coordinator

Consideration and possible action regarding Resolution #R-20260428-2, accepting Grant No. 14421258 from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Grant Program, through the United States Department of Justice, in the amount of $700,000.00 for fiscal years 2026-2029, which will enable Kendall County to purchase software and licensing, provide training, and create a new position for a Victim Advocate/Investigator and authorize County Judge Shane Stolarczyk to execute necessary documents– Judge Stolarczyk / Christina Peese, Grant Coordinator / Jennifer Forbes, Criminal Justice Grant Coordinator

Consideration and possible action regarding Resolution #R-20260428-3, a resolution of the Kendall County Commissioners Court, requesting Texas Department of Transportation to address roadway safety on State Highway 46 West between IH 10 and State Highway 16 by coordinating with Kendall County Commissioners Court – Commissioner McCall

PUBLIC COMMENTS

At this time, individuals who have timely submitted a Commissioners Court Public Participation Form will have an opportunity to speak for up to three minutes. Please note that in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the members of the Commissioners Court may not discuss or take action on any item which has not been posted in this agenda.

Consideration and possible action regarding the re-appointment of Brady Constantine as County Fire Marshal pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 352.011 – Judge Stolarczyk / Brady Constantine, Fire Marshal

Consideration and possible action to approve the revised Kendall County Step Pay Plan to be effective May 1, 2026 – Judge Stolarczyk / Juanita Espino, Human Resources Director

Consideration and possible action to approve adding a Personnel Action Form to the revised Kendall County Step Pay Plan - Judge Stolarczyk / Juanita Espino, Human Resources Director

Consideration and possible action giving the Comfort Chamber of Commerce permission to sell beer on July 4th, 2026, at the Comfort Park, during Comfort's annual Independence Celebration – Commissioner Carpenter

Consideration and possible action, allowing the Comfort Chamber of Commerce to close county roads: Water Street from 4th Street to 8th Street, 8th Street from Water Street to Broadway, Broadway from 8th Street to 5th Street, 5th Street from Broadway to High Street, High Street from 5th Street to Lindner Road, and from Lindner Road to Highway 27 on July 4, 2026 at 6:30 am through 11:30 am – Commissioner Carpenter

Consideration and possible action allowing the Comfort Chamber of Commerce permission to use the north portion of Kendall County Property at Main and 8th Street (Parcel ID: 21388/Faltin Field) for parade parking during the Comfort Independence Celebration July 4th, 2026 – Commissioner Carpenter

Consideration and possible action giving the Tour De Boerne Race Organizers permission to sell beer on June 27th, 2026, at the Joshua Springs Park and Preserve during their annual fundraiser from 5:00 AM through 2:00 PM – Commissioner Carpenter

PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

Consideration and possible action to approve minutes for the March 31, 2026 Commissioners Court Special Called Meeting and the April 14, 2026 Commissioners Court Regular Meeting – Judge Stolarczyk / Paula Pfeiffer, County Clerk's Office / Teresa Ramirez, County Clerk's Office

Consideration and possible action to approve the March Fee Office Reports – Judge Stolarczyk / Corinna Speer, County Auditor

Consideration and possible action regarding an Amendment to the Solid Waste Disposal contract with Alamo Disposal LLC for a Three Percent (3%) disposal haul rate increase on the open top and compactors at the Boerne and Comfort Solid Waste Sites effective 5/01/2026 – Judge Stolarczyk / Sharon Barter, Purchasing Agent

Consideration and possible action regarding the Amendment to renew the Agreement with Hill Country Family Services through FY26 with the payment remaining the same as the previous year at $5,000.00 for the organization to provide crisis support to the community members in need – Judge Stolarczyk

Consideration and possible action regarding the Amendment to renew the Agreement with Castle Lake VFD through FY26 with the payment remaining the same as the previous year at $1,500.00 for the organization to provide emergency response services which include fire protection, prevention, rescue, emergency medical or hazardous material response service to an unincorporated area of the County – Judge Stolarczyk

Consideration and possible action regarding the Amendment to renew the Agreement for the Kendall Soil & Water Conservation District #216 through FY26 with the payment remaining the same as the previous year at $2,300.00 for the organization to provide for the preservation of lands which will protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of Kendall County – Judge Stolarczyk

Consideration and possible action to the Amendment to renew the Agreement for the Hill Country Crisis Council, Inc through FY26 with the payment remaining the same as the previous year at $3,000.00 for the organization to provide for the support of the citizens of Kendall County who are in crisis – Judge Stolarczyk

Consideration and possible action to the Amendment to renew the Agreement for the KC Child Services Board through FY26 with the payment remaining the same as the previous year at $6,000.00 for the organization to serve the general welfare of the community, specifically children in Kendall County including foster and kinship family support and educational support for the children in care – Judge Stolarczyk

Consideration and possible action to the Amendment to renew the Agreement for the Rainbow Senior Center through FY26 with the payment remaining the same as the previous year at $6,000.00 for the organization to provide outreach services for Kendall County residents including older adults who are need of basic goods and services – Judge Stolarczyk

Consideration and possible action to the Amendment to renew the Agreement for the AgriCultural Museum & Arts Center through FY26 with the payment remaining the same as the previous year at $3,000.00 for the organization to provide annual exhibits of horticultural, agricultural, livestock, minerals, and other products – Judge Stolarczyk

Consideration and possible action to the Amendment to renew the Agreement for the Kendall County Women's Shelter through FY26 with quarterly payments remaining the same as the previous year at $3,750.00 for the organization to provide crisis support, resources, and shelter while raising awareness about domestic abuse in Kendall County, for a total annual allocation of $15,000.00 - Judge Stolarczyk

Consideration and possible action regarding the proposed Amending Plat of Pleasant Valley Business Park Creating Lots 21A-1A and 21A-2A located at 50 Worth Drive in Boerne.

The subdivision is served by a TCEQ public water system and individual on-site sewage facility. Gramling Real Estate Holdings LLC (Karl Gramling), owner of Lot 25A-1. HOA Enterprises LLC (Guillermo Abundis), owner of Lot 25A-2 – Commissioner Wisian / Nicolas Mercado, Assistant County Engineer

Consideration and possible action on releasing a financial guarantee in the form of a cash deposit agreement in the amount of eighty-eight thousand, six hundred ninety-two dollars and fourteen cents ($88,692.14) for the High Garden Phase 1 offsite improvements consisting of Paul Street utility and road repair located at the end of Paul Street in Comfort.

LLLL Investments LLC (Shawn Lovorn), Owner - Commissioner Carpenter / Nicolas Mercado, Assistant County Engineer

Consideration and possible action on releasing a financial guarantee in the form of a bond in the amount of seven hundred and fifty-one thousand, four hundred twenty-two dollars and ninety-three cents ($751,422.93) for street, drainage, water, and sewer improvements for High Garden Phase II located at Paul Street and Fifth Street in Comfort.

LLLL Investments LLC (Shawn Lovorn) – Commissioner Carpenter / Nicolas Mercado, Assistant County Engineer

Consideration and possible action regarding the naming of a private road located off of Old Hwy #9 to better direct 911 emergency responders to buildings and uniquely owned properties.

The proposed private road name is Seidensticker Drive - Commissioner Carpenter / Nicolas Mercado, Assistant County Engineer

Consideration and possible action regarding the LESO (Law Enforcement Support Office) Annual Renewal Application to allow for the continuance of the Kendall County Sheriff's Office LESO Program through the Defense Logistics Agency/Department of Defense – Judge Stolarczyk / Sheriff Al Auxier

Consideration and possible action to approve the Kendall County EMS First Responder Organization Affiliation Agreement with Sisterdale VFD for FY26 effective from April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, with a possible one-year renewal term – Judge Stolarczyk

Consideration and possible action regarding the Kendall County HIPAA Business Associate Agreement with Jeffery Fincke for FY26.

This agreement will be effective October 1, 2025 and shall terminate September 30, 2026 – Judge Stolarczyk

Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the Hill Country Energy Sub-Regional Planning Commission (HCESRPC) By-Laws - Commissioner McCall / Commissioner Carpenter

Consideration and possible action regarding an amendment to the Hill Country Energy Sub-Regional Planning Commission (HCESRPC) Interlocal Agreement – Commissioner McCall / Commissioner Carpenter

Consideration and possible action regarding an interlocal agreement with the City of Fair Oaks Ranch to share design costs for the curve on Ammann Road in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, and authorizing the County Judge to sign the agreement– Judge Stolarczyk / Commissioner Wisian / Mary Ellen Schulle, County Engineer

DEVELOPMENT, ROADS AND BRIDGES, FLOODPLAIN

None.

Consider convening into a Closed Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act to consult with counsel and receive legal advice pertaining to "Pending or Contemplated Litigation; or a Settlement Offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, as follows:

a. Kendall County v. Waring Land Investments, LLC, Cause No. 23-063, a lawsuit pending in the 451st District Court of Kendall County. b. Southerland Kendall Co., LLC v. Schulle et al., Cause No. 26-123, a lawsuit pending in the 498th District Court of Kendall County.

Reconvene into Open Session.

Consideration and possible action to approve the engagement of the Law Offices of Ryan Henry, PLLC, to serve as outside counsel to assist Kendall County with litigation, including Southerland Kendall Co., LLC v. Kendall County and Waring Land Investments, LLC v. Kendall County

Consideration and possible action regarding matters discussed in closed session.

Adjournment.