Court approves conceptual space plan for Burdick Annex to house JP Precinct 2 and elections

The Kendall County Commissioners Court approved a conceptual space plan on June 23 for the Burdick Annex (119 Old San Antonio Road in Boerne) to relocate the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 court and the Kendall County Elections office.

Architect John Allender of Architexis summarized the firm’s assessment and test fits, telling the court the Burdick Center is approximately 10,500 square feet and ‘‘structurally . . . in good condition.’’ Allender said the design allocates dedicated space for JP functions at the front of the building and elections at the rear, with secure separations, a ballot-board/central-count room, and proposed mezzanine storage that adds roughly 1,500 square feet for records and voting storage.

Judge Neighbour and Stacy Decker (elections) described operational needs that drove the program choices: a courtroom with improved security and a separate jury room, and a distinct space for ballot board and central count to meet recent legislative and administrative requirements. Decker cited a senate bill (recorded in the meeting as SB 2753) that changed early-voting scheduling and early-voting site obligations, making separate, secure election processing space important for compliance and operations.

Commissioner Wiegand moved to approve the concept presented by Architexis; after a public comment urging a broader countywide space study, the court voted 5–0 to approve the conceptual plan. Commissioners and staff noted the plan aims to meet functional needs for roughly 10 years while recognizing future growth could require further adjustments.