[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 19, 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. Consider and take action to approve the Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills. 2. Consider and take action to approve payroll. 3. Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers. Presentation of Employee Service Awards. 4. Consider and recognize the following employees for their years of service: 5 YEARS Jose Vasquez Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports: 5. Elections (rescheduled from 11/05/2025), Veterans Services, 911/Environmental, Emergency Management Services Presentation of Monthly Commissioners Court Liaison Reports: 6. County Judge: Maintenance, HR, IT, Emergency Management, Road & Bridge, Veterans Services, Elections, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce; [PAGE 2] Commissioner Pct. 2: Animal Shelter, Historical Commission, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce, Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District Board; 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 Historical Commission Chairman - Kathy Cave Wells (DT) 7. Discuss and take action to authorize the historical commission to act on and apply for grant opportunities for the restoration of the Steinhagen log cabin and Boggess store. Grimes County Elections Administrator - Rachel Walker (JF) 8. Consider and take action to partner with Grimes County local school districts to utilize county election equipment for student body elections, with the condition that the Elections Department will host and oversee these elections to ensure the security and integrity of county election equipment. Grimes County Tax Assessor-Collector - Mary Ann Waters (JF) 9. Discuss and take action to approve the renewal of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department County Boat Agent Agreement. Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (PC) 10. Discuss and take action to approve agreement between Entergy and Grimes County. Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (DT/JF) 11. Discuss and take action to raise the credit limit on the county Amazon account. 12. Discuss and take action on where to secure funds to purchase PCs, due to industry price increases. 13. Discuss and take action to approve the Stargel printer maintenance contract. 14. Discuss and take action to approve the addition of LGS District Clerk Jury Application software. Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF) 15. Consider and take action to approve the License Plate Readers/Speed Systems Multi Use Agreement and authorize the County Judge as signatory. 16. Consider and take action to approve the request to apply for a Grant with the Office of the Governor. The grant title is Public Safety Vehicle Protection Program. The fund source is LC - Bullet resistant components for law enforcement vehicles. The OOG Solicitation is FY 2026 bullet-resistant components for law enforcement vehicles. Grimes County Emergency Management Services Coordinator - Dione Bumpous (JF) 17. Discuss and take action on Memorandum of Understanding between Grimes County and United Way. Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF/CM/JF/DT/JF) 18. Road Department Report 19. Discuss the draft Amended Floodplain Order and the revised Floodplain Development Permit Application. 20. Discuss and take action to modify the County's contract with the GLO regarding the CDBG Hurricane Harvey Reallocation Grant project to reconstruct two bridges on County Road 102 in Precinct 1, and authorize the County Judge as signatory. 21. Discuss and take action to reallocate funds from FY 26 Budget Line 4410 Repairs and Maintenance. 22. Discuss and take action to approve a contract with Consor Engineers, LLC for the design of County Road 277 Low Water Crossing in Precinct 2 with a design fee of $14,680. [PAGE 3] 23. Discuss and take action to approve the Grimes County Hazardous Communication Policy to maintain compliance with the Texas Hazard Communication Act and OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. 24. Discuss and take action to approve a contract with Cahoon Consulting for services related to Grimes County's application to join the NFIP Community Rating System with a fee of $14,000. 25. Consider and take action on a request by Troy Companies for approval of a Special Road Use Permit on various County Roads in Precincts 2 and 4 for construction of the Kinder Morgan Trident Intrastate Pipeline. Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III 26. Discuss and take action on HB33 Memorandum of Understanding between Grimes County and DPS. 27. Consider and take action to vote and submit the Resolution and Ballot for Grimes Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Election and authorize the County Judge as signatory. 28. 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.) Grimes County Human Resources Director - Talitta Coleman (JF) 29. Consider and take action to make salary offers or salary adjustments to personnel under the County Road Department, resulting from the County Road Department reorganization adopted 11-5-2025. It is expected that the Court will conduct a closed session as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.074 (Personnel Matters). Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak (JF) 30. 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). 31. 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). Adjourn Joe Fauth III, Grimes County Judge DATED: 11/12/2025 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.