[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 1 of 31 [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 2 of 31 [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. Page 3 of 31 [PAGE 4] Agenda Item Number: 3. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Item Type: Agenda Section: Consent Agenda Items Subject: Consider and take action to approve Budget Amendments and/or Line-Item Transfers. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. BA - 1 - 111925.FGR_ 2. BA - 2 - 111925.HIST.COMM_ 3. LIT - 1 - 111925.RB 4. LIT - 2 - 111925.SO 5. LIT - 3 - 111925.BLDGMT_ 6. LIT - 4 - 111925.IT 7. LIT - 5 - 111925.IT.02 Page 4 of 31 [PAGE 5] Page 5 of 31 [PAGE 6] Page 6 of 31 [PAGE 7] Page 7 of 31 [PAGE 8] ORDER TOAMEND2025BUDGET NO. AMENDMENT LIT.111925.SO APPROVED DATEAPPROVED BY: VOTESFOR/AGAINST: PursuanttoLocalGovernmentCodeSection 111.010(C), 111.010(D)and111.011,theCommissionersCourtbyordermayamendthe budgetforcountypurposes. GL PREVIOUS INCREASE/ AMENDED TYPE ACCOUNT# DEPT DESCRIPTION BUDGET (DECREASE) BUDGET EXP 0010.0451.4505 SHERIFF'SOFFICE MACH&EQPT 305,662.06 (15,200.00) 290,462.06 INMATEMEDICAL- EXP 0010.0454.4611 JAIL OTHER 70,334.55 15,200.00 85,534.55 - 375,996.61 375,996.61 REVENUEINCREASE/DECREASE: - EXPENSEINCREASE/DECREASE: - NETCHANGETOBUDGET: USESOF FUNDBALANCE: ' Reason;TocoverFY'25deficitin inmatemedical-other. JoeFauth,CountyJudge ATTEST: BarbaraKimich,CountyClerk DepartmentHead LGC§111.0106SPECIALBUDGETFORREVENUERECEIVEDAFTERSTARTOFFISCALYEAR. TheCountyAuditorshallcertifytotheCommissionersCourtthereceiptofrevenuefromanewsourcenotanticipatedbeforetheadoption ofthebudgetandnotincludedinthebudgetforthatfiscalyear,Uponcertification,thecourtmayadoptaspecialbudgetforthelimited purposeofspendingtherevenueforgeneralpurposesorforanyofitsintendedpurposes. REVENUECERTIFICATION JessicaMurphy,Grimes CountyAuditor Date Preparedby. Page 8 of 31 [PAGE 9] Page 9 of 31 [PAGE 10] Page 10 of 31 [PAGE 11] Page 11 of 31 [PAGE 12] Agenda Item Number: 7. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Historical Commission Chairman - Kathy Cave Wells (DT) Subject: 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. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. K WELLS - 20251105 Commissioners Court Grant Request Page 12 of 31 [PAGE 13] Agenda Item Number: 9. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Tax Assessor-Collector - Mary Ann Waters (JF) Subject: Discuss and take action to approve the renewal of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department County Boat Agent Agreement. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. M WATERS - TPWD Contract Page 13 of 31 [PAGE 14] Agenda Item Number: 10. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Facilities Director - Rodney Floyd (PC) Subject: Discuss and take action to approve agreement between Entergy and Grimes County. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. R FLOYD - Entergy Staging Site Consent License Agreement - No Fee Page 14 of 31 [PAGE 15] Agenda Item Number: 12. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Joe Fauth Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (DT/JF) Subject: Discuss and take action on where to secure funds to purchase PCs, due to industry price increases. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. G CANNON - PC Purchase Shortfall Due to Industry Changes and Price Increases Page 15 of 31 [PAGE 16] Agenda Item Number: 13. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Joe Fauth Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (DT/JF) Subject: Discuss and take action to approve the Stargel printer maintenance contract. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. G CANNON - Managed Print Agreement - Grimes County - Final Page 16 of 31 [PAGE 17] Agenda Item Number: 14. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (DT/JF) Subject: Discuss and take action to approve the addition of LGS District Clerk Jury Application software. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. G CANNON - DC LGS Page 17 of 31 [PAGE 18] Agenda Item Number: 15. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Joe Fauth Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Sheriff's Office - Chief Deputy Martha Smith (JF) Subject: Consider and take action to approve the License Plate Readers/Speed Systems Multi Use Agreement and authorize the County Judge as signatory. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. M SMITH - Multiple Use Agreement for LPR Page 18 of 31 [PAGE 19] Agenda Item Number: 18. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Item Type: Agenda Section: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF/CM/JF/DT/JF) Subject: Road Department Report Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. 20251119 Road Department Report Page 19 of 31 [PAGE 20] GRIMES COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT REPORT – 11/19/2025 Commissioners’ Court Road & Bridge: Base repair: CR 180, 185, 211, 219, 222, 227 E., 405 and 406. Pothole Patching: CR 173, 174, 175, 314, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 417A., 446, Lynn St., Tall Pines Subdivision and Timber Hills Subdivision. Tree Removal: CR 120, 122, 171, 217, 222, 229, 232, 232, 232, 232A., 235, 242, 234, 323, 324, 407 and 412. Boom Mowing: CR 132, 134, 303, Tulip Tree, Post Oak, Lake Holly Hills Subdivision, and Mill Creek Subdivision. Mowing/Shredding: Contractor has completed the mowing in the contracted areas of the South End and is working in Keith and Bedias. Hauling Material: CR 212, 214, 405, 409, Iola and FM 2445 Yard. Various: Installed guardrail post bollards in PlantaƟon Lakes Subdivision. Repaired bridge boards on CR 238. Sanders Creek ConstrucƟon is repairing headwalls on CR 220. Placed Envirotech dust control on CR 306. Held Asphalt Zipper training on CR 409 and 446. Installed HMCL asphalt on CR 102. Repaired washout on CR 227 and SƟllmeadow. Demoed Develon DL320-7 Wheel Loader in South Barn on 11/5. Placed orders for Develon DL320-7 Wheel Loader and Bomag BW213-PD Padfoot Roller. AƩended TACERA conference in October. Page 20 of 31 [PAGE 21] Drainage: Ditch work: Created/improved drainage on CR 102, 125, 175, Bogota, John Rice and Roese Road. Culvert/Cross Culvert InstallaƟon: Installed one 24x30 culvert on CR 102. Installed Delineators/Signage: Various roads. Development: Trident Pipeline finalizing road use applicaƟon and pipeline agreement. Variance request pending for permanent sites. Amberstone Phase 1 plat submiƩal. Returned review comments. Hadley Haven Estates variance approved, drainage report QAQC review underway, civil plan review in queue. TradiƟons RV park plan review and drainage report review. Approved construcƟon of Anderson-Shiro ISD access road pending final approval of drainage analysis and civil plan set. Variance request pending for detenƟon rate. Clearing CR 175 new ROW. Waterline installaƟon underway. AcquisiƟon discussions underway. Road Use Permit for PV Ready Mix pending. Plan and drainage report review underway. Applying vesƟng rules for administraƟvely complete applicaƟons consistently for developments under new Infrastructure RegulaƟons. DraŌ Floodplain RegulaƟons will be posted following 11/19 Court. Next steps: PosƟng 11/20 to 12/17. 12/17 discussion at Commissioners Court. 1/7 Adopt the Floodplain Order. Various plat and plan review throughout Grimes County. 25 new addresses issued in October 2025. Page 21 of 31 [PAGE 22] Solid Waste / Signs: EvaluaƟng operaƟons and layout of collecƟon sites. Installing dual locking safes, cameras, door auto-close devices, and pin pad locks on all structures, pending approval of budget line transfer. EvaluaƟng POS systems for transacƟons and reporƟng at the Bedias collecƟon site. Deposited $10,390 in solid waste collecƟon fees, 24 deposits (October 2025). Finalizing Richards ISD School Zone plan, order, and sign installaƟon funded by the District. Environmental: Issued 44 OSSF permits and approved 2 modificaƟons (October 2025). Reviewed 426 maintenance inspecƟon reports. Received 193 maintenance tracking fee invoices. Reviewed 182 new maintenance contracts (October 2025). 300+ Ɵres were discarded at the County Road 403 bridge. Equipment rental, labor, equipment will cost Grimes County ~$10,000. Grants: CDBG-DR GLO Harvey ReallocaƟon E285: Discussing change in scope and contract adjustment with GLO due to esƟmated cost vs. available grant funds. CDBG TDA CDV23-0382 Brosig Ave Bridge: Reviewed 90% design. Discussing bid schedule, anƟcipaƟng January bid. Discussing traffic control plan with City of Navasota and Navasota ISD. GLO MIT-MOD CR 409 / Tawneyberry E761: CR 409 - Survey, Drainage, Geotech, and Structural complete. Environmental underway (est Nov compleƟon). Pending easement acquisiƟon. Design at 90%. Tawneyberry - Environmental underway (est Nov compleƟon). Design at 35% GLO Resilient CommuniƟes Program: 10/28 Land Use Plan MeeƟng. GLO Deliverables under review – Plans assessment and integraƟon, hazard and risk assessment. TxDOT Off-System Rail Grade SeparaƟon State Fund Program: SubmiƩed pre-applicaƟon for Bohack Lane extension project at CR 308 UPRR at-grade crossing. Page 22 of 31 [PAGE 23] Agenda Item Number: 19. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Joe Fauth Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF/CM/JF/DT/JF) Subject: Discuss the draft Amended Floodplain Order and the revised Floodplain Development Permit Application. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. J STEIBER - 1 of 3 - Summary of Changes 2. J STEIBER - 2 of 3 - Grimes County Floodplain Development Application 3. J STEIBER - 3 of 3 - 2025 Floodplain Order Page 23 of 31 [PAGE 24] Agenda Item Number: 20. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Chad Mallett Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF/CM/JF/DT/JF) Subject: 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. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. J STEIBER - GLO CDBG CR 102 Bridges Scope Reduction Page 24 of 31 [PAGE 25] Agenda Item Number: 21. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Joe Fauth Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF/CM/JF/DT/JF) Subject: Discuss and take action to reallocate funds from FY 26 Budget Line 4410 Repairs and Maintenance. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. J STEIBER - 0020.0490.4410 Repairs Maintenance Page 25 of 31 [PAGE 26] Agenda Item Number: 22. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: David Tullos Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF/CM/JF/DT/JF) Subject: 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. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. J STEIBER - Consor County Road 277 Low Water Crossing Page 26 of 31 [PAGE 27] Agenda Item Number: 23. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Joe Fauth Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF/CM/JF/DT/JF) Subject: 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. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. J STEIBER - Grimes County Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM) Policy Page 27 of 31 [PAGE 28] Agenda Item Number: 24. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF/CM/JF/DT/JF) Subject: 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. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. J STEIBER - Cahoon Consulting CRS Program Page 28 of 31 [PAGE 29] Agenda Item Number: 25. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF/CM/JF/DT/JF) Subject: 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. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. J STEIBER - Troy Companies Special Road Use Permit KM Trident Pipeline Construction Page 29 of 31 [PAGE 30] Agenda Item Number: 26. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III Subject: Discuss and take action on HB33 Memorandum of Understanding between Grimes County and DPS. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. J FAUTH - Grimes County MOU with continuation pages Page 30 of 31 [PAGE 31] Agenda Item Number: 27. Item Cover Page Commissioners Court Agenda Item Report Date: November 19, 2025 Submitted By: Joe Fauth Item Type: Action Item Agenda Section: Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III Subject: 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. Suggested Action: Attachments: 1. J FAUTH - resolution and ballot for GCAD BOD election Page 31 of 31