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Commissioners approve 4-H shotgun and trap practice complex at Joshua Springs; court appoints members to update leases
Summary
After public comment from youth participants and organizers, the court authorized steps to establish a shotgun and trap practice complex at Joshua Springs Park and directed staff and two commissioners to coordinate construction plans and lease updates with legal counsel.
The Kendall County Commissioners Court on May 13 authorized the establishment of a shotgun and trap practice complex for the county 4‑H shooting program at Joshua Springs Park and Preserve and appointed commissioners and staff to coordinate construction and lease updates.
Youth participants and 4‑H leaders described the program’s growth and scholarship opportunities; sixth grader Shay Holler told the court she travels outside Kendall County for practice and asked for local facilities. Joe Reisig, Kendall County parks director, and club volunteers described a plan for two skeet fields, a trap field and supporting infrastructure adjacent to existing parking and restroom facilities. Organizers said the club raised about $121,800 at the county livestock sale to seed construction and planned to seek donated labor and materials when possible.
Commissioner Wiesgen moved to appoint the county judge and Commissioner Wiesgen to work with general counsel, engineering and parks staff to facilitate establishment of the complex; the court approved the motion 5-0. Separately, the court also appointed the judge and Commissioner Wiesgen to work with general counsel to update property and facility leases at Joshua Springs Park and Preserve with the 4‑H horse club, Kendall County Junior Livestock and the Youth Ag and Equestrian Center nonprofit organizations; that motion also passed 5-0.
Parks staff said the proposed location was chosen to minimize shot-radius impacts, use existing parking and restrooms and avoid interference with other park uses. The court and staff discussed fencing, signage and scheduling; the parks director said events would be scheduled through the Youth Ag and Equestrian Center board to avoid conflicts with other activities.
As directed by the court, staff will proceed with construction planning, seek donated services and materials where practicable, and return with lease updates and construction plans for legal review and subsequent court approvals.
