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Boerne council approves election correction, grant application, land purchase and support for appraisal district
Summary
At its Jan. 27 meeting the Boerne City Council unanimously approved a corrected election resolution, authorized submission of a Recreational Trails grant (80% funding up to $300,000), authorized a $215,000 purchase of a 1.098‑acre parcel adjacent to the Curry Creek trails, and endorsed the Kendall County Appraisal District’s expansion plan.
The Boerne City Council on Jan. 27 approved several resolutions addressing elections, grant funding, a property purchase and support for a county appraisal‑district expansion.
Lori Carroll presented a corrected resolution rescinding an earlier clerical error and establishing procedures for the May 2, 2026 general election; the council approved the correction (resolution 2026‑RO5).
Parks Director Lizette Jimenez asked the council to authorize applying for a Recreational Trails grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to replace a wooden pedestrian bridge near the library with a steel bridge of about 120 feet. Jimenez said the grant would cover up to 80% of eligible costs with a maximum award of $300,000 and that the city would provide a minimum 20% match. The council approved the resolution authorizing the grant submission and designating the parks and recreation director as the city’s authorized representative.
Engineer Jeff Carroll presented a proposal to authorize the city manager to purchase a 1.098‑acre parcel (Lot 2, Block 1 of Woodland Subdivision) that abuts the Curry Creek trail system. An appraisal returned a value of $215,000; the council authorized the purchase (resolution 2026‑RO7).
City Manager Ben Thatcher described a resolution supporting the Kendall County Appraisal District’s plan to expand its office at 118 Market Avenue. Thatcher said the appraisal district has seen a large increase in protests and parcel workload and that the expansion would add roughly 5,000 square feet; the council approved the resolution of support.
Each of the resolutions passed on voice votes recorded as 5‑0. Council also received the city manager’s report on mobility projects, pavement‑condition analysis, the Johns Road roundabout design, Plant Avenue parking lot pre‑construction coordination and staffing changes including the hiring of a new utility director to start Feb. 9.
The council concluded the meeting and adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
