Comal County Commissioners Court on Jan. 16, 2025 approved routine claims and a package of 17 action items, including a reinstated outdoor burning ban effective Jan. 17 at 6 a.m., approval to purchase property for a Smithson Valley Road bridge, and multiple budget and equipment transfers.

The court approved claims totaling $1,656,330.79 (EFTs $388,578.23 and regular claims of $1,267,752.56) after a motion by Commissioner Hogg and second by Commissioner Webb. The court also accepted a $1,300 check donation from New Braunfels Candle Company to the sheriff’s office K‑9 unit.

Other approvals included amendments to plats for Mountain Springs Ranch Unit 2 and Crossing at Spring Creek Unit 1; the naming of Buckshot Lane for a private road southeast of Black Oak Drive and Fawn Trail; three one‑year extensions to irrevocable standby letters of credit tied to Forest Ranch, Mustang Vista and 4S Ranch subdivisions; the treasurer’s monthly report for December 2024; a second amendment to the architectural services agreement for the county’s extended observation unit/residential facility; an interlocal agreement for a jail‑based competency restoration program with Hill Country Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center; a sole‑source exemption for Tyler Technologies licensing and support; authorization to purchase 1.414 acres for the Smithson Valley Road bridge in coordination with Bexar County; transfer of four Glock Model 22 Gen 3 pistols from Constable Precinct 4 to Precinct 1; payment of a Dell invoice for a workstation for the new assistant county engineer; several line‑item transfers including payroll adjustments and an increase in the humane society contract; purchase of five body armor vests plus one additional vest for Constable Precinct 3; and payment for an ESRI annual renewal for the county GIS. All motions that came to a vote carried.

Why it matters: The bundle of approvals covers routine county operations — finance, public safety equipment, land‑use sureties and small capital expenditures — while the burn ban and the interlocal agreement for competency restoration affect public safety and jail operations directly.

Votes at a glance
- Claims (Jan. 16, 2025): Approved. Motion: Commissioner Hogg; Second: Commissioner Webb.
- Donation — New Braunfels Candle Company, $1,300 to sheriff’s K‑9: Approved. Motion: Commissioner Hogg; Second: Commissioner Kranover.
- Plat amendments — Mountain Springs Ranch Unit 2; Crossing at Spring Creek Unit 1: Approved. Motions: various; seconds recorded.
- Street name — Buckshot Lane (private road): Approved. Motion: Commissioner Hogg; Second: Commissioner Webb.
- Letters of credit — Extensions for Forest Ranch (FTFC 22065), Forest Ranch/Mustang Vista (FTFC 22064) and 4S Ranch/Mustang Vista (FTFC 22063): Approved. Motion: Commissioner Hogg; Second: Commissioner Crownover.
- Treasurer’s monthly report (Dec. 2024): Approved. Motion: Commissioner Hogg; Second: Commissioner Kranover.
- Second Amendment to architectural services (Kirksey Architecture) for Extended Observation Unit/residential facility — $42,360: Approved. Motion: Commissioner Hogg; Second: Commissioner Webb.
- Interlocal agreement with Hill Country MHMR for jail‑based competency restoration: Approved. Motion: Commissioner Hogg; Second: Commissioner Webb.
- Burn ban (order prohibiting outdoor burning in unincorporated Comal County): Approved; effective Jan. 17, 2025 at 6 a.m.; will run up to 90 days and may be lifted earlier by the judge if conditions improve. Motion: Commissioner Hogg; Second: Commissioner Kranover.
- Tyler Technologies discretionary exemption (order 536): Approved. Motion: Commissioner Webb; Second: Commissioner Crownover.
- Real property purchase authorization (Resolution 20‑2501) for Smithson Valley Road bridge (1.414 acres on Comal County side): Approved. Motion: Commissioner Webb; Second: Commissioner Crownover.
- Asset transfer — four Glock Model 22 Gen 3 pistols from Constable Precinct 4 to Precinct 1: Approved. Motion: Commissioner Crownover; Second: Commissioner Webb.
- Dell invoice for workstation (assistant county engineer): Approved. Motion: Commissioner Hogg; Second: Commissioner Webb.
- Line‑item transfers including payroll and humane society contract increase: Approved. Motion: Commissioner Webb; Second: Commissioner Crownover.
- Line‑item transfer for body armor vests, Constable Precinct 3 (add 6th vest): Approved. Motion: Commissioner Webb; Second: Commissioner Crownover.
- Line‑item transfer to cover ESRI annual renewal for Road & Bridge GIS: Approved. Motion: Commissioner Crownover; Second: Commissioner Webb.

Ending: The court recessed with no executive session scheduled.