Boerne Business Monthly - March 2021 by Distinct Media LLC

Volume 13, Issue 09: March 2021

THE BRANDED IRON

TIME FOR SOME FINANCIAL SPRING CLEANING

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I really love spring! I love the flowers, the warmer weather and I especially love Daylight Savings Time - come on March 14th! Spring is a busy time for my family, but a fun time! There are early morning soccer games and evening T-ball games, lots of birthdays, fun holidays and backyard crawfish boils and barbecues. As the weather warms up it seems like there is more to do around Boerne and the hill country too! After that dreadfully cold week in February I am more than ready to embrace this new season. This issue of Boerne Business Monthly we feature a brand new local attraction, The Old Jail Museum. Not only is it super cool to get to step back in time into a jail that was built in 1887 and operated for 99 years, but it is filled with all sorts of interesting and unique local history memorabilia! Read all about it starting on page 16. Also in this issue we feature The Branded Iron. This local business is committed to helping other local businesses with

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07: finances

Time for Some Financial Spring Cleaning article courtesy of Ron Warden – Edward Jones

08: taxes

Biden Tax Reform

by Eric McGraw, CPA, Senior Tax Manager, ADKF

10: calendar 14: ribbon cuttings 16: cover feature

The Old Jail Museum: Captivating Local History

22: business profile The Branded Iron: Get Branded

24: development

George’s Ranch: Kendall County Unanimously Approves George’s Ranch Master Plan

26: health

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finances

Time for some

financial

cleaning article courtesy of Edward Jones

In just a few days, we will experience the vernal equinox – one of the two times in the year when the sun is exactly above the equator. Apart from this astronomical anomaly, though, the equinox is mostly known as the beginning of spring – a fresh beginning and the time to spruce things up. This year, as you tidy up your home and surroundings, why not also consider some financial spring cleaning?

Here are a few ideas for getting your financial house in order:

“DE-CLUTTER” YOUR PORTFOLIO Over the years, many of us tend to pick up duplicate items that find their way into the nooks and crannies of our homes, gathering dust and remaining unused. Over time, your investment portfolio can also accumulate redundancies – that is, you might own several investments that are essentially similar. It might be appropriate to replace some of these and broaden your holdings. OWN YOUR INVESTMENTS PURPOSEFULLY You own certain things for certain reasons – a broom to sweep the floors, a microwave to heat the food and so on. As an investor, you should be following a goal-based strategy that includes the matching of certain investments with certain objectives. For example, you might own stocks or mutual funds to eventually provide the capital appreciation potential you’ll need to retire comfortably. But you might also own other vehicles, such as bonds or other fixed-income investments, to provide you with a source of regular income. “DUST OFF” YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY Over a long winter, your windows can get dirty and grimy, so, when spring arrives, you may want to get out the glass cleaner – and when you’re done, you’ll be able to see out more clearly. Over time, your investment strategy may

get somewhat “dusty,” too, especially if you’ve experienced significant changes in your life, such as a new job, a new child or even a new plan for retirement. By periodically reviewing your investment strategy, you’ll be able to clarify your vision for the future. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM HIDDEN DANGERS If you poke around your garage, shed or other storage area, you may well find some objects – gardening tools, paint thinners and engine fluids, leaning ladders and so on – that could be dangerous, either because they aren’t stored properly or they’re hard to see and can cause trips and falls. As part of your spring cleaning, you’d want to get these objects out of harm’s way to safeguard yourself and your family. But when you think of your financial situation, are you also exposing yourself and your loved ones to risk? If something were to happen to you, could your family members stay in their home? Could your children still go to college? To help keep their lifestyle intact if you weren’t around, you’ll need adequate life insurance. And to avoid burdening your grown children with potentially huge expenses should you ever need some type of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay, you may want to talk to a financial advisor about protection strategies. By taking some spring cleaning measures, you can brighten your living space for the seasons ahead. And by applying some of the same principles to your financial environment, you can help improve the prospects for meeting your important goals.BBM Ron Warden is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. 1580 S. Main Street, Ste. 104 Boerne, Texas 78006 830-249-8286

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Biden Tax Reform

by Eric McGraw, CPA, Senior Tax Manager, ADKF

With the elections finally well and done, it is now prudent to consider the possibility of significant tax reform occurring during President Biden’s administration. President Biden’s general position on tax reform is that corporations and high-income individuals need to pay more taxes to fund various efforts on climate change, healthcare, education, wealth inequality, etc. As tax professionals we can offer educated guesses based on legislative history and campaign trail proposals. TAX INCREASES Please note that many of these changes refer to an income threshold of $400,000 per year, a figure President Biden has referred to repeatedly. It is not clear whether his references to this figure assume an individual or household income of $400,000, but most experts assume the latter. • The top marginal tax rate (the maximum rate at the highest tax bracket) will increase from 37% to 39.6%, which was the top marginal rate prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) put in place under the Trump administration. Note that the reduction of the top marginal rate provided by TCJA was written as a temporary change ending in 2025. So, the top marginal rate will return to 39.6% at that time without further action being taken. • Households making over $1,000,000 per year would pay taxes on qualified dividends and long-term capital gains at their marginal rate (as high as 39.6%) rather than the modified rates currently levied against this type of income (as high as 20%). • The estate tax exemption (the value an estate can be before estate taxes are generated) would be lowered from $10,000,000 (not including indexed inflation) to $3,500,000. The tax rate would increase from 40% to 45%. • Currently the social security portion of payroll taxes is levied only on the first $142,800 of wages. It has been proposed to also levy social security payroll tax on wages over $400,000. This would create a “donut hole” of wages between $142,800 to $400,000 in which social security tax would not be levied, but it would be levied on any amount of wages not in that range. • Reinstate the Pease limitation that was temporarily suspended by the TCJA. The Pease limitation phases out itemized deductions with a maximum cap of 28%. For example, an individual would only receive a deduction for 28% of their itemized deductions. Biden would alter the Pease limitation to only affect households making more than $400,000 per year. The temporary suspension of the Pease limitation provided by the TCJA will expire in 2025, so it will return at that time without further action. • The qualified business income deduction would be phased out for all households with income over $400,000 per year. This deduction was introduced by the TCJA and provides a 20% deduction for business income and some real estate investments. • Elimination of 1031 like-kind exchanges, which are currently used to defer income tax generated on the sale of real estate. TAX DECREASES President Biden would use some of the revenue generated by tax increases on corporations and high-income individuals to provide targeted tax relief to lower- and middle-class families. Below are some of the changes that have been suggested: • The child tax credit would be increased from $2,000 per child to $3,000 per child ages 6 to 17, and $3,600 for children under the age of 6. • The childcare tax credit would increase from $3,000 for one child and $6,000 for two or more children to $8,000 for one child and $16,000 for two or more children. • A new caregiver tax credit of $5,000 would be created for individuals caring for elderly or ill family members.

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• The first-time homebuyer tax credit would return, this time for an amount up to $15,000. • A tax credit for low-income renters would be created that would cap housing costs at 30% of income. • Various energy-saving tax credits would be restored and/or expanded, such as the electric vehicle tax credit TIMING Most tax professionals see Biden tax reform as inevitable. Congress is currently working on another round of COVID-19 relief measures, and perhaps after that they could begin working on a tax reform package. Even if that were to occur, tax reform would likely not be finalized until this summer or later. Regardless of the exact timing of tax reform, there is the question of whether changes will be retroactive to 01/01/2021 or will begin on 01/01/2022 or 01/01/2023. Unfortunately, no one can answer this question at the moment. CONCLUSION I strongly advise readers to consult with their tax professional regarding Biden tax reform. If you would like to speak to our firm, ADKF, regarding this or any other tax matter, please give us a call. We will be happy to provide an initial consultation at no charge. ADKF is the largest, locally owned public accounting firm in San Antonio, Texas, with branch offices in Boerne and New Braunfels. We have been serving our community since 1991. We are a fullservice CPA firm that provides a broad range of tax, audit, bookkeeping, tax controversy, and consulting services with superior customer service to help our clients meet their goals and objectives. Our partners are committed to assisting our clients in meeting their goals and objectives through superior client service. Please click here to set an appointment with us. BBM Eric McGraw, CPA, is a Senior Tax Manager at ADKF with over ten years of experience in public accounting. He is a member of the AICPA, TXCPA, and San Antonio CPA Society. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia but is a naturalized Texan by marriage. Eric specializes in business consulting and tax planning for closely-held businesses.

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FIRST CITIZENS BANK We had a great time getting to celebrate and welcome First Citizens Bank into our Boerne Business Community with a ribbon cutting ceremony! First Citizens Bank has a team of professionals working strategically together to help you set and achieve your short and long term business goals. They help start, grow, expand, and protect your business along the way! Weather its personal accounts, small businesses, commercial or wealth related, First Citizens Bank has all your needs covered! You can learn more about them by going to their website firstcitizens.com/ or by calling (210) 744-4396.

CODE NINJAS BOERNE We had a great ribbon cutting this morning celebrating Code Ninjas grand opening! Code Ninjas is the world’s largest and fastest growing kids coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. At Code Ninjas, kids learn to code while building their own video games.They gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe and inspiring environment. Spark your child’s inner ninja with Code Ninjas classes and camps today! Learn more by about Code Ninjas Boerne by calling (830) 999-2633 or by going online codeninjas. com/tx-boerne. They are located at 28255 IH 10 W. Frontage Road in Boerne.

SUCCESS PEST MANAGEMENT We had a great ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating Success Pest Management and officially welcoming them into our Chamber! Locally owned and owner-operated, Success Pest Management serves the pest control needs of Boerne, Texas and the surrounding communities. With over seven years of experience in the pest control industry, they focus on delivering comprehensive, effective pest control solutions for all your pest problems. They serve both homes and businesses within our service area and provide continuing education to service professionals in order to ensure you receive the best service possible. Give Success Pest Management a call at 830-572-5544 or online successpest.com for your next pest control need!

SMARTCODE CODING ACADEMY BOERNE We celebrated the official grand opening of SmartCode Coding Academy - Boerne with a special ribbon cutting ceremony! SmartCode is a Coding Academy for kids and teens. Learn to code and have a blast doing it! The kids will learn JavaScript, Minecraft, scratch, animations, building iphone apps, making websites, video editing and so much more! Join them for their Grand Opening this coming Saturday from 10am-2pm! Interested in learning more? Give them a call at (830) 313-5333 or go to smartcodeacademy.com/#/boerne to learn more.

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KCN BOERNE TOWNSHIP We had a great morning getting to celebrate KCN Boerne Township with a ribbon cutting ceremony! KCN Boerne Township is a complex of 19 free standing commercial office rental units, conveniently located at 920 E. Blanco Road in Boerne, Texas. Units range from 350 sq.ft. up to 1,350 sq.ft. Each unit has its own character and can be adjusted to suit your office needs. KCN Boerne Township owner, Ken Nietenhoefer has been in the building industry for over 50 years and is now offering Building Tips through his new branch of his business called KCN Building Tips! Call Ken at (830) 816-5202 or visit his website KCNBuildingTips.com to learn more about his tips, tricks and seminar classes about building.

THE BOERNE STAR'S 115 YEAR ANNIVERSARY We had the honor of celebrating The Boerne Star's 115th Year Anniversary with a special ribbon cutting ceremony! The Boerne Star is celebrating a big year! Since 1906, The Boerne Star has been the source for local news in Boerne and Kendall County. The newspaper is published every Tuesday and Friday and covers Boerne, Comfort, Fair Oaks Ranch and all of Kendall County. Today we also found out some exciting news, The Boerne Star has a beautiful new redesign coming our way next month! Keep an eye out for the exciting changes coming soon and call the Boerne Star at (830) 249-2441, visit boernestar.com, or email publisher@boernestar.com with any questions.

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A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. – Marvin Garvey

article by Lauren Stumberg photos by Ron Pritchett, Pritchett Photography Coming this April, step back in time as you tour the newly renovated Old Jail Museum. Paul Barwick and Dean Sprowl, two local men with a passion for the area’s rich history, have poured their hearts, souls and countless hours of hard work into restoring this historic jail that was built in 1887. This new local attraction will house Kendall County artifacts and pieces of history. According to Barwick, “The jail itself is an attraction. Primarily, most people just want to see inside of this jail that was in use for 99 years! However, once inside we have plenty of exhibits that will be of interest to local residents and guests of all ages. These exhibits will become as big of a draw as the jail itself. We want to become the Best Little Jail Museum in Texas.” So how did all of this come about? Paul Barwick, the City of Boerne’s Special Projects Director, and Dean Sprowl happened to meet when Sprowl was giving a talk on Camp Verde and Camel Corps to members of the Genealogical Society of Kendall County. The two hit it off and soon discussed the idea of restoring the historical jail. “We knew that the building was available, we just weren’t quite sure how to go about securing it for our museum,” said Sprowl. “We began by talking to a few of the county commissioners and getting some helpful guidance. Once we had secured our vision for the building we were able to make a presentation to the County. They liked the idea, continued on page 18

HISTORY OF THE HISTORIC KENDALL COUNTY JAIL The existing historic Kendall County Jail is the third jail for the county. It was constructed in 1887. Just as Kendall County’s 1870-1880 growth spawned the first jail’s removal in 1876, the next decade saw almost as many new county residents. Growth lead to the Court’s decision to add a second story to the Courthouse in 1885, and just two years later, plans for the third jail emerged. The cells were purchased from the Pauly Jail Building and Manufacturing Company of St. Louis, Missouri. Two steel clad minimum security cells on the south side of the building and two maximum security cells on the north side of the building. The jail remained in service until 1986 – that’s 99 years! The two-story cube conforms to typical patterns for late nineteenthcentury jails. The ground story contains sheriff’s quarters, while the cell blocks occupy the upper level. Fine stonework distiguishes the jail. P.J. Pauly, Sr. of St. Louis, Missouri, and his family were steamboat blacksmiths on the Mississippi River. Mr. Pauly began fabricating portable jail cells that could be mounted on flatbed wagons, the perfect solution to the detention problem of that day. Jail dimensions were 7’ long by 5’ wide by 7.5’ tall. The quality of workmanship of these Pauly jails and ones to follow set the industry standard. Over time, the name “Pauly” came to be associated with traditional jail and prison construction throughout the United States. They have several patents and are still in business today. boernebusinessmonthly.com

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provided funding for necessary building improvements and we secured a 10-year lease with an option to renew after that time,” Sprowl added. A nonprofit was formed, Friends of the Kendall County Historical Jail, and board members include Dean Sprowl, David Phillip, Roberta Belanger, Bryan Degner, Ron Cisneros and Paul Barwick. Once the lease was signed and the plan was in place, that’s when the renovation began. “It took us over two years to get the structure itself fixed. We had to save the building. It is basically a new building on the inside with new electrical and AC, new plumbing, new plaster walls and new flooring. There was a lot of sweat equity on our part to make these changes happen and we were thankfully able to call in a lot of favors as well,” said Sprowl. Now that the structural work on the building has been completed, the pair has been able to focus on what would go inside. “We want to share the history of Kendall County with locals and tourists alike. We will soon be speaking with the Boerne Independent School District hoping to arrange field trips for local school children too,” said Barwick. “Our goal is to find and display the unique and rare artifacts, photographs and stories of Boerne and Kendall County. Our plan is to have guest and revolving exhibits so that the museum stays vibrant and interesting.” THE MUSEUM’S CURRENT GUEST AND PERMANENT EXHIBITS INCLUDE: • Local Law Enforcement – Kendall County Sheriffs Dept., Texas Rangers, Boerne Police Dept, DPS • Apelt Armadillo Farm • Adolph & Plinky Toepperwein • San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railway Co. • Battle of Walkers Creek • Cartwright Brothers • Lex Sanitarium • Western Trail • Early Telegraph System • Moonshine Still • Newton Boys Looking to the future, Sprowl and Barwick are constantly on the

hunt for interesting pieces of local history to exhibit. “If anyone has local heirlooms or artifacts we would love to see those and talk to them regarding guest collections to be displayed in the museum,” added Barwick. There has not been an official date set as of yet for the opening of The Old Jail Museum, but Barwick and Sprowl are looking at sometime in April to open the doors and set their permanent hours. “Until we set our hours, we encourage people to stop in if they see us working on the museum. We love to give tours and show everyone what we have been up to. We also have some really fun things planned for when we do open including a car show and Prison Blues concert with Elvis and Johnny Cash at the Jail,” Sprowl said enthusiastically! “We are very proud of what we have been able to accomplish through this museum and can’t wait for others to be able to experience it and learn more about our local history!” BBM

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | cont’d MARCH 12 KEVIN FOWLER AT THE ROUNDUP Doors: 6:00pm; Mario Flores & The Sodacreek Band: 8:00pm to 9:00pm; Kevin Fowler: 9:30pm to 11:00pm The Roundup Music Venue 531 FM 3351 N – Boerne "And the sign says, beer, bait, and FOWLER, yeah!" Here is your chance to be a part of a fun, entertaining concert put on by a Texas favorite. Tickets on sale now! **All ticket options are seated** *Event is rain or shine, no refunds. GA Lawn Seating: $20/$25 at Door (12 & under free) Stage Seating: $50/$55 at Door, Tables available. MARCH 13 BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE AGRICULTURAL 11:00am to 1:00pm The AgriCultural Museum 102 City Park Road – Boerne Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, bring your instrument and play along, or just come to listen to the Bluegrass Jam at The AgriCultural! (Formerly the Agricultural Heritage Museum) This event is free and open to the public.

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KUHLMANN-KING MUSEUM TOUR 12:00pm to 3:00pm Kuhlmann-King Museum 402 E. Blanco Road – Boerne The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like "way back when". Please email to schedule a personalized tour or with any questions, gossellj@gvtc.com. URBAN COWBOY NIGHT FEATURING PASADENA 7:00pm to 10:30pm The Roundup Music Venue 531 FM 3351 N – Boerne It's Urban Cowboy Night at The Roundup featuring Pasadena playing all the hits you know and love from the movie. The boys from Midnight River Choir and Copper Chief have joined to bring you Pasadena! The Roundup will have best-dressed prizes to give away for the best Bud, Sissy and of course, they wouldn't forget Pam. **All ticket options are seated** **Event is rain or shine** MARCH 13-14 BOERNE MARKET DAYS Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm Main Plaza | 100 N. Main St. – Boerne On the second weekend of every month. hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances

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On February 22, 2021 Kendall County Commissioner’s Court unanimously approved the Master Plan for George’s Ranch, the latest, large-scale community to be meticulously planned and developed by The Lookout Group of Austin and Boerne. George’s Ranch will be an all acreage, low density estate community located on HWY 46 just east of its “sister property,” Esperanza, in Boerne. Named for its original owner – George Wilkins Kendall, the namesake of Kendall County, George’s Ranch is a storied, legacy ranch in the Texas Hill Country. The Lookout Group intends to pay homage to George Kendall’s pioneering legacy and prominent place in Texas’ history. The barn and homestead associated with Geo. Kendall will be lovingly repurposed and restored for use as ranch amenities.

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The 1140-acre community will be gated with over 800 custom homes from the $500’s to One Million plus. Buyers in George’s Ranch will have the option of building a custom home on their own estate with their preferred builder or selecting a completed home from a curated group of builders selected by the developer. The City of Boerne has agreed to provide water for the community and homes will have onsite septic systems. The goal for both the county and the developer is to tread lightly on the land and keep creeks and drainage ways as untouched as feasibly possible. “As a developer, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to deliver another Boerne community that is distinct and deep rooted in Texas history,” states Bill Hinckley, owner of The Lookout Group. “You can own a piece of history right here in Kendall County. We have been planning this one for five years to get it just right,” added Hinckley. George’s Ranch construction will begin in 2022. For more information visit GeorgesRanch.com or contact Mike Siefert of The Lookout Group at 512-690-4322. BBM

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