[PAGE 1] Grimes County Commissioners Court Chad Mallett Michael Raska Commissioner, Precinct #1 Commissioner, Precinct #3 David Tullos Phillip Cox Commissioner, Precinct #2 Commissioner, Precinct #4 Joe Fauth III Grimes County Judge 270 FM 149 W. Anderson, Texas 77830 Notice of the Regular Meeting of the Commissioners Court of Grimes County, Texas Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag Public Comments We look forward to hearing from the citizens of Grimes County. If you wish to make public comments you will need to submit a Public Participation Form prior to the start of the meeting and give it to the County Clerk. Public comments will be limited to 2 minutes per person. Consent Agenda Items 1. Receive Audit Report of the Todd Mission VFD FY24. 2. Approve Monthly Report submitted by the County Treasurer for September 2025 and authorize advertisement of affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code 114.026. 3. Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills. 4. Consider and take action to approve payroll. 5. Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers. Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports: 6. Human Resources, IT, Elections Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports: 7. County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road & Bridge, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce; Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District Board; [PAGE 2] Commissioner Pct. 3: 911 Addressing/Permits/Environmental/Solid Waste, BVCOG Solid Waste Advisory Committee; Commissioner Pct. 4: Fairgrounds, Hospital Contracts, EMS Services, Health Resource Center, Fleet Maintenance Committee Grimes County Treasurer - Tom Maynard (JF) 8. Approve the change in the County’s credit card issuer from Citibank to US Bank and authorize the County Judge, Treasurer, and Auditor to sign the appropriate documents. Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF) 9. Consider and take action to accept the donation of books to the jail library from Crimestoppers. 10. Consider and approve the donation made by Grimes County Farm Bureau in the amount of $100 for use by the Jail Diversion Crew. 11. Consider and take action to approve the Sheriff's Office Resolution for the License Plate Reader (LPR) trailer and authorize the County Judge as signatory. 12. Consider and take action to approve the License Plate Readers/Speed Systems Multi Use Agreement and authorize the County Judge as signatory. Grimes County District Attorney's Office Chief Investigator - John Wren (JF) 13. Consider and take action to approve emergency repair for Chevrolet Tahoe assigned to the Grimes County District Attorney's Office. Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd 14. Discuss and take any necessary action on projects and repairs. Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (PC/JF) 15. Discussion and possible action on the Community Rating System program and consultant selection. 16. Discuss and take action to approve purchase and financing of Road and Bridge machinery and equipment. Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III 17. Consider and take action to approve the Order Approving the Tax Roll for Tax Year 2025 with tax amounts entered totaling $26,271,597.85 and authorize the County Judge as signatory. 18. Discuss and take action to remove Marc Benton from the BVCOG Board of Directors, and appoint Mandi Autry. 19. Consider and take action regarding the Burn Ban and authorize the County Judge as signatory. (Current Burn Ban Order set October 15, 2025, to expire January 13, 2026.) 20. Receive any updates on the Strategic Plan. Grimes County Human Resources Director - Talitta Coleman (JF) 21. Evaluate and consider possible restructuring of the Road and Bridge Department to improve operational efficiency and resource allocation. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 (deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee). 22. Discuss, consider, and take action to fill the vacant GIS/Development Technician position and discuss offer. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 (deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee). Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak (JF) [PAGE 3] 23. Consider and take action in furtherance of the sales of the following, whether in whole or in part: 7.582 acres on Veterans Memorial Drive, Navasota, Texas, the Road & Bridge building (1022 Hwy 90 South, Anderson, Texas), the Environmental Department building (1010 Hwy 90 South, Anderson, Texas), and/or other county-owned properties located in the Town of Anderson. It is expected that the Court will convene a closed or executive session regarding this item pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property). 24. Consider and take action on calculation and payment of overtime pay. It is expected that the Court will conduct a closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney). Adjourn Joe Fauth III, Grimes County Judge DATED: 10/30/2025 Notice is to remain so posted continuously for at least 3 business days preceding the date of said meeting. (This Court reserves the right to convene in executive session at any time deemed necessary for the consideration of confidential matters under the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071-551.084.) A Public Participation Form must be completed and submitted to the County Clerk no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of an open meeting of the Commissioners Court. Further information on Public Comment can be found in the Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum available from the County Clerk.