Boerne meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Boerne council proposes tax rate; no decisions recorded at recent meetings

All Boerne city government meetings held in the past two weeks were agenda-only, with no minutes yet published and no final decisions recorded. The most significant item on the table is the City Council's proposed tax rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, with public hearings set for later this month.

City Council (Aug. 11)

The City Council met Aug. 11 with an agenda that included:

• A proposed tax rate of $0.4790 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2026-2027. Public hearings on the budget and tax rate are scheduled for Aug. 25 and Sept. 8, 2026.
• A resolution endorsing Alternative 1 for TxDOT turn-lane additions at the intersection of State Highway 46 (River Road) and Herff Road/Esser Road.
• A second reading of Ordinance 2026-04, which would amend the Unified Development Code regarding signage, commissions, and other provisions.
• An interlocal agreement with the City of Mabank for sharing competitively procured contracts.

No votes or decisions were recorded because minutes have not been published.

Planning and Zoning Commission (Aug. 3)

The Planning and Zoning Commission met Aug. 3 with an agenda that included:

• A variance request for lot frontage requirements at Christus Parkway and Herff Road (KCAD 153703) for Crunch Fitness.
• Discussion of proposed amendments to the 2026 Unified Development Code (Phase 1).

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (Aug. 4)

The Capital Improvements Advisory Committee met Aug. 4 with an agenda that included:

• A presentation on the impact fee program.
• Approval of minutes from Nov. 3, 2025.

Historic Landmark Commission (Aug. 13)

The Historic Landmark Commission met Aug. 13 with an agenda that included:

• Four Certificates of Appropriateness for new signs and a fence at historic properties:
• New sign at 404 South Main Street (Queen Bee)
• Signs at 371 North Main Street (1900 Wealth)
• Signs at 133 South Main Street (The Cowboy Store)
• Fence at 402 East Blanco Road (Crestmont Preparatory)
• An oath of office for Historic Landmark Commission Place 6, Lindsay Chapman.

Library Advisory Board (Aug. 13)

The Boerne Public Library Advisory Board met Aug. 13 with an agenda that included:

• Consideration of five policies: Mobile Library and Outreach (2026-350c), Gift Acceptance and Donor Recognition (2026-351), Circulation (2026-352), Use of Facilities (2026-349b), and Reference Services (2026-348a).
• Setting the date for the next regular meeting.

Notice of possible quorum (Aug. 14)

A notice was posted for a possible quorum of the City Council at a ribbon cutting for St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, 247 W. Hosack St., from 8 to 11 a.m. No city business was to be conducted.

Coming up

• Aug. 20: Possible quorum of the City Council at the 4th Annual Kendall County Economic Summit at The Bevy Hotel, 101 Herff Rd., sponsored by the San Antonio Business Journal. No city business will be discussed or acted on.

Boerne Council to weigh $800,000 sewer reimbursement, $0.4790 tax rate

Boerne city officials held no final votes in the past two weeks; all recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The most consequential item on the horizon is the City Council's Aug. 11 meeting, where it will consider a proposed property tax rate of $0.4790 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2026-2027, along with an $800,000 sewer reimbursement for Buc-ee's Ltd.

Recent meetings (agenda only)

City Council (July 28)

The council held a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2026-04, which would amend the Unified Development Code covering sign regulations, board duties, and definitions. It also considered Resolution 2026-R42 to rescind a previous reimbursement and authorize up to $800,000 to Buc-ee's Ltd. for the Suggs Creek Sewer Main Extension. Presentations covered the Kendall Appraisal District's proposed FY2027 budget and the utility budget and capital improvement plan. In executive session, the council discussed the Spencer Ranch Development Agreement and potential real property acquisitions at 174 N Flores (21.171 acres), Heffner Addition Lot 9 PT 11 (0.2697 acres), and Wendlers Addition Lot 8 (0.375 acres). No votes were taken.

Ethics Review Commission (July 28)

The commission administered oaths to new members David Gonzalez and Albert Turgon, elected a commission secretary, and approved minutes from a July 22, 2025 meeting. Public comments were not permitted.

Planning and Zoning Commission (Aug. 3)

The commission considered a variance request for lot frontage requirements at Christus Parkway and Herff Road (KCAD 153703) for Crunch Fitness. It also discussed Phase 1 of proposed amendments to the 2026 Unified Development Code.

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (Aug. 4)

The committee received a presentation on the impact fee program and approved minutes from Nov. 3, 2025.

Coming up

City Council (Aug. 11)

The council will receive the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and confirm a proposed tax rate of $0.4790 per $100 valuation. Two public hearings on the budget and tax rate are scheduled for Aug. 25 and Sept. 8. The council will also consider endorsing Alternative 1 for TxDOT turn-lane additions at State Highway 46 (River Road) and Herff Road/Esser Road, vote on the second reading of Ordinance 2026-04 (UDC amendments), and consider an interlocal agreement with the City of Mabank for sharing competitively procured contracts.

Historic Landmark Commission (Aug. 13)

The commission will consider four Certificates of Appropriateness: a new sign at 404 South Main Street (Queen Bee), signs at 371 North Main Street (1900 Wealth), signs at 133 South Main Street (The Cowboy Store), and a fence at 402 East Blanco Road (Crestmont Preparatory). It will also administer an oath to new commissioner Lindsay Chapman.

Boerne Library Advisory Board (Aug. 13)

The board will consider new policies on mobile library and outreach, gift acceptance and donor recognition, circulation, use of facilities, and reference services. It will also set the date for the next regular meeting.

City Council (Aug. 14) – no business

A possible quorum of council members may attend a ribbon cutting for St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School at 247 W. Hosack St., 8–11 a.m. No city business will be conducted.

Boerne boards and council take up debt, street contract, variances, and Main Street redevelopment in busy July stretch

Boerne's advisory boards and City Council had a full schedule in the first half of July, but residents should note one important caveat: minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings below. What follows is drawn from the official agendas, so the items reflect what each body planned to take up — not confirmed outcomes. No vote tallies, dollar approvals, or final decisions are available in the record yet.

City Council: 2026 capital plan, debt refund, and street preservation on the agenda

The July 14 City Council meeting carried the most consequential items of the two-week window. Council was scheduled to hear a presentation on the final plan of finance to fund the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan and refund debt, along with a resolution authorizing a notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation. Also on the agenda: a street preservation — slurry seal — contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., not to exceed $196,994; a resolution rescinding and resetting an annexation public hearing for 13.4 acres along IH-10 to August 25, 2026; and a resolution authorizing a water supply and infrastructure grant application with the Texas Water Development Board. Council was also set to review results of the 2026 Parks Survey.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which of these resolutions passed.

Planning and Zoning Commission: Crunch Fitness frontage variance and UDC amendments

On July 6, the Planning and Zoning Commission was scheduled to consider a lot frontage variance request tied to a Crunch Fitness site at Christus Parkway and Herff Road. The agenda also listed a public hearing on Unified Development Code amendments affecting the Design Review Committee chapters. Routine business included approving June 1, 2026 meeting minutes, administering oaths for new commissioners Lucas Charles Hiler and Chris Taylor, and electing a commission secretary.

Historic Landmark Commission: demolition and new construction on North Main Street

The July 7 Historic Landmark Commission meeting focused on two North Main Street properties. The agenda called for a public hearing and vote on a demolition permit and a certificate of appropriateness for a new commercial building at 305-323 North Main Street. A separate certificate of appropriateness was listed for new commercial development at 701 North Main Street. Commissioners also planned to review a sign permit for Devino Cellars at 112 East San Antonio Avenue and discuss the 2026 meeting calendar and commission rule updates.

Zoning Board of Adjustment: carport encroachment variance at 113 Hughs Street

The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals met July 15 to consider Variance No. 26-12, a request to allow an attached carport to encroach 21.3 feet into the required 25-foot front setback at 113 Hughs Street. The agenda included a public hearing on the variance, approval of May 20, 2026 minutes, a public comments period, and designation of voting members.

Other meetings

A July 8 notice flagged a community "Meet Your Local Elected Official Night" at Tusculum Brewing Co. The agenda stated that City Council members might attend but that no official city business or formal actions would be taken.

The Visit Boerne Advisory Board met July 9 to review hotel performance data, including Fair Market Share Reports for the Hill Country competitive set, a Smith Travel Research overview, and hotel and traffic summary reports. The agenda also included marketing and advertising creative updates and an influencer status report.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days, according to the available data. Residents who want to confirm outcomes from the meetings above should watch for published minutes on the City of Boerne's official website.

Boerne City Council set to weigh 2026 capital plan financing and $196,994 street contract; recent meetings lack published outcomes

No official outcomes are available from Boerne's recent government meetings because minutes have not yet been published for any of the five gatherings held between July 5 and July 9, 2026. All five are listed as "agenda only" in city records, meaning the public can see what was scheduled for discussion or action but cannot yet confirm what was decided. The most consequential business on the horizon is the July 14 City Council meeting, where members will hear the final plan of finance for the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan and consider authorizing debt issuance.

Recent meetings: agendas posted, no confirmed votes

The Boerne City Council appeared on the calendar twice in the past two weeks, but both entries were procedural notices rather than action meetings. A quorum of council members may have attended a community concert at Veterans Plaza on July 5, and members may have attended a "Meet Your Local Elected Official Night" at Tusculum Brewing Co. on July 8. City notices stated no official business would be conducted at either event.

The Planning and Zoning Commission met July 6 to consider a lot frontage variance request for a Crunch Fitness site at Christus Parkway and Herff Road. The agenda also listed a public hearing on Unified Development Code amendments affecting the Design Review Committee, approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes, oath administration for new commissioners Lucas Charles Hiler and Chris Taylor, and election of a commission secretary. No minutes have been published, so whether the variance was granted remains unconfirmed.

The Historic Landmark Commission met July 7 with a public hearing and scheduled vote on a demolition permit and new commercial building plans for 305-323 North Main Street. The agenda also included certificate of appropriateness reviews for new commercial development at 701 North Main Street and a sign permit for Devino Cellars at 112 East San Antonio Avenue, plus discussion of the 2026 meeting calendar and commission rule updates. Outcomes are not yet available.

The Visit Boerne Advisory Board met July 9 to review hotel performance data, including Fair Market Share Reports for the Hill Country competitive set, a Smith Travel Research overview, and hotel and traffic summary reports. The board also heard updates on marketing creative and influencer status. No minutes have been posted.

Coming up: City Council finance plan and zoning variance

The Boerne City Council meets July 14, 2026, with several consequential items on the agenda. Members will hear a presentation on the final plan of finance to fund the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan and refund debt, and will consider a resolution authorizing notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation. The council will also weigh a street preservation — slurry seal — contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., not to exceed $196,994. Other scheduled action items include rescinding and resetting an annexation public hearing for 13.4 acres along IH-10 to August 25, 2026, authorizing a water supply and infrastructure grant application with the Texas Water Development Board, and reviewing results of the 2026 Parks Survey.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals meets July 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Ronald C. Bowman City Council Chambers. The board will hold a public hearing on Variance No. 26-12, a request to allow an attached carport to encroach 21.3 feet into the required 25-foot front setback at 113 Hughs Street. The agenda also includes approval of May 20, 2026 minutes, a public comments period, and designation of voting members.

Boerne boards set to weigh park naming, downtown demolition, and fitness center variance

Boerne's recent City Council meeting agendas remain unpublished in minutes form, so no official actions from the June 23 session can be confirmed yet. Several boards, however, have packed upcoming agendas — including a demolition vote on North Main Street and a lot-frontage variance for a proposed Crunch Fitness site.

City Council — June 23 (minutes not yet published)

The Boerne City Council was scheduled to consider Ordinance No. 2026-03, which would establish new rate classifications for city gas service, and Resolution No. 2026-R34, adopting the 2026 Rolling Ten Year Plan. Council members were also set to discuss Resolution No. 2026-R33, naming the new Northside Community Park currently under construction, and Ordinance No. 2026-02, amending Ethics Review Commission officer rules. A presentation on FY 27 budget considerations and the 2026 Plan of Finance was also listed.

Because minutes have not been published, the outcome of each item — whether passed, tabled, or defeated — is not yet part of the public record.

Boerne Public Facility Corporation — June 23 (minutes not yet published)

This board's agenda was largely procedural. Members were scheduled to approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and receive a briefing on the annual auditor's report and financial statements. No policy changes or public hearings were listed. Minutes are not yet available.

Community event notices

A July 5 notice stated that a quorum of the City Council might attend a community concert at Veterans Plaza. The notice explicitly said no official city business would be conducted. A similar notice is posted for July 8, when council members may attend a "Meet Your Local Elected Official Night" at Tusculum Brewing Co. No formal actions are scheduled at either event.

Coming up

Planning and Zoning Commission — July 6: A public hearing is scheduled on proposed Unified Development Code amendments affecting Design Review Committee chapters. The commission will also consider a lot frontage variance request for a Crunch Fitness site at Christus Parkway and Herff Road. New commissioners Lucas Charles Hiler and Chris Taylor are scheduled to take oaths, and the commission will elect a secretary.

Historic Landmark Commission — July 7: Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a demolition permit and certificate of appropriateness for a new commercial building at 305-323 North Main Street. A separate certificate of appropriateness is listed for a new commercial building at 701 North Main Street, along with a sign permit review for Devino Cellars at 112 East San Antonio Avenue. The commission will also discuss its 2026 meeting calendar and rule updates.

Visit Boerne Advisory Board — July 9: The board will review hotel performance data, including Fair Market Share Reports for the Hill Country competitive set and a Smith Travel Research overview. Updates on marketing creative, influencer status, and tourism industry trends are also listed.

Boerne council agendas set stage for gas rates, park naming; upcoming hearings on Main Street demolition, fitness center variance

The City Council and a public facility board held meetings in late June, but no votes have been published yet. Residents have several opportunities this week to weigh in on development, historic properties, and tourism.

Recent meetings: agendas only

The Boerne City Council met June 23 and considered items including new rate classifications for city gas service (Ordinance No. 2026-03), adoption of the 2026 Rolling Ten Year Plan (Resolution No. 2026-R34), naming the new Northside Community Park (Resolution No. 2026-R33), and amendments to Ethics Review Commission officer rules (Ordinance No. 2026-02). A presentation on fiscal year 2027 budget considerations and the 2026 Plan of Finance was also given. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions can be reported.

The Boerne Public Facility Corporation also met June 23. Its agenda was largely procedural, with approval of Aug. 12, 2025 meeting minutes and a briefing on the annual auditor’s report and financial statements. No policy changes were on the agenda.

Upcoming meetings with public hearings

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets Monday, July 6, at a time and location listed on the city’s agenda website. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code affecting the Design Review Committee chapters. They will also consider a lot frontage variance request for a proposed Crunch Fitness site at Christus Parkway and Herff Road. The agenda includes election of a commission secretary and administration of oaths for new commissioners Lucas Charles Hiler and Chris Taylor, plus approval of June 1 meeting minutes.

On Tuesday, July 7, the Historic Landmark Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a demolition permit and certificate of appropriateness for a new commercial building at 305-323 North Main Street. A separate certificate of appropriateness will be considered for a new commercial building at 701 North Main Street. The commission will also review a sign permit for Devino Cellars at 112 East San Antonio Avenue. Commissioners are scheduled to discuss the 2026 meeting calendar and rule updates.

Other upcoming meetings

The City Council has published two notices for this week stating that a quorum of members may be present at community events, but no official business will be conducted. On Sunday, July 5, council members may attend a community concert at Veterans Plaza. On Wednesday, July 8, a “Meet Your Local Elected Official Night” is scheduled at Tusculum Brewing Co. Neither event is a posted meeting, and no votes or agenda items will be processed.

The Visit Boerne Advisory Board will meet Thursday, July 9, to review hotel performance data, including Fair Market Share Reports and Smith Travel Research overviews. The board will also receive updates on marketing and advertising creative, influencer status, and general tourism trends.

Coming up

• **Planning and Zoning Commission** – Monday, July 6 (public hearing on UDC amendments and Crunch Fitness variance)
• **Historic Landmark Commission** – Tuesday, July 7 (public hearing on 305-323 N Main St. demolition and new building)
• **Visit Boerne Advisory Board** – Thursday, July 9 (hotel performance and marketing updates)

Agendas and minutes are available on the city’s website.