Grimes County public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners Court Special Meeting
The Grimes County Commissioners Court will discuss and decide on options for the present and future site of the south ambulance bay. No other agenda items are listed.
- Discuss and take action on options regarding present and future location of the south ambulance bay
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting Part 2
The Grimes County Commissioners Court will consider approving budget amendments, payroll, and a vehicle transportation contract with the Brazos Transit District. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and reports on road work and the treasurer's finances.
- Approve budget amendments and line item transfers
- Approve payroll
- Approve vehicle transportation contract with Brazos Transit District
- Approve replat of Saddle Creek Forest Subdivision
- Approve Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting Part 1
The Commissioners Court will discuss the potential sale of several properties, including 7.582 acres on Veterans Memorial Drive and the former County Clerk's building. The body is also reviewing the adoption of the 2021 International Residential Code for unincorporated areas and a new personnel manual.
- Potential sale of 7.582 acres on Veterans Memorial Drive and 101 S. Main Street
- Adoption of the 2021 International Residential Code for unincorporated areas
- Lease for Adult Probation Department at 318 N. LaSalle, Navasota, TX
- Contract for Vehicle Utilization and Transportation Services with Brazos Transit District
- Renewal of Special Road Indemnity Agreement for Ortiz USA LLC on County Roads 162, 164, 165, and 166
Commissioners Court Public Hearing
The Grimes County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2024 at 8:45 AM. Commissioners will consider the application to replat Saddle Creek Forest Subdivision, Section 3 Block 1 Lot 43 in Precinct 2 and hear any protests.
- Consider application for replat of Saddle Creek Forest Subdivision, Section 3 Block 1 Lot 43 (Precinct 2) and hear any protests
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss the use of opioid settlement funds and the acceptance of a donation from the Grimes County True Blue Foundation. The body will also review ARPA expenditures and the 2025 Texas legislative agenda.
- Acceptance of approximately $50,000 donation from Grimes County True Blue Foundation
- Participation in the Kroger opioid settlement
- Review and modification of proposed ARPA expenditures
- Approval of contract with GovOS
- Decision on continued collection of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission license/permit fees
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Grimes County Commissioners Court will consider several property actions, including the sale of 225 Fanthorp Street and the relocation of the South Ambulance Bay. The body will also review grant applications for community development and recycling infrastructure.
- Contract with MBC Management for $11,500 for CR 227 and CR 157 bridge design
- Contract with CME Testing and Engineering, Inc. for $10,413 for CR 227 and CR 157 geotechnical services
- Proposed sale of property at 225 Fanthorp Street, Anderson, TX
- Transfer of $106,600.00 for Demolition and Removal Services of County Building Contract #2024-421-200
- Discussion on future use of vacated property at 208 Judson Street
Commissioners Court Public Hearing
The Grimes County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider an application and hear protests regarding a proposed replat. The request concerns specific lots in Precinct 1.
- Proposed replat of Muir Wood Phase 1 Lot 1 and Muir Wood Phase 2 Lot 26 in Precinct 1
Commissioners Court Special Meeting
The Grimes County Commissioners Court will meet for a special session to certify and canvass the returns for the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election. The court will also consider authorizing the County Judge as the signatory for these returns.
- Certification and canvassing of November 5, 2024 Presidential Election returns
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider approving the 2024 tax roll and the 2024-2025 salary structure. The body will also discuss the sale of several county-owned properties in Navasota and Anderson and the use of opioid settlement funds.
- Approval of 2024 Tax Roll totaling $24,608,967.88
- Grant Administration Services contract with Grantworks, Inc. for $64,250.00
- Trade-in of Volvo Motorgrader 930B for $25,000 with Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc.
- Proposed sale of Navasota Annex, 112 S. Main Street, and 101 S. Main Street in Anderson
- Approval of plat for The Cedars Section 2 in Precinct 2
Commissioners Court Special Meeting (no video)
The Commissioners Court will consider and take action regarding the sale of several county properties. The court is expected to convene in a closed executive session to deliberate on these real property matters.
- Sale of Navasota Annex (Veterans Memorial Drive, Navasota, Texas)
- Sale of former maintenance office building (112 S. Main Street, Anderson, Texas)
- Sale of former County Clerk's building (101 S. Main Street, Anderson Texas)
- Sale of other county-owned properties in the Town of Anderson
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss the potential sale of the Navasota Annex and former county buildings in Anderson. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts, road use agreements, and the establishment of 'No Thru Truck' zones.
- Potential sale of Navasota Annex, 112 S. Main Street, and 101 S. Main Street in Anderson
- Annual Flexible Base Material Contract award to Frost Material
- Establishment of 'No Thru Truck' zones
- Renewal of Special Road Use Indemnity Agreement for Entergy Texas on County Roads 203 and 351
- Increase of expunction citation fees from $12 to $15
Commissioners Court Public Hearing
The Grimes County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider public comments on a proposed Order establishing "No Thru Truck" zones. The court will discuss the potential adoption of this traffic regulation. No decision is indicated at this meeting.
- Public comment on potential adoption of "No Thru Truck" zones
Commissioners Court Special Meeting
The Grimes County Commissioners Court will meet on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM. The court will discuss and take action to approve a burn ban order that would become effective immediately. The agenda also includes a call to order and adjournment.
- Approve burn ban ordinance – immediate effect
Commissioners Court Special Meeting
The Grimes County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and take action regarding clerical positions for Constable Precinct 3 and 4, as well as Constable Central.
- Discuss Constable Precinct 3 & 4 clerical position
- Discuss Constable Central clerical position
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting Part 2 (video only)
The Grimes County Commissioners Court will consider consent‑agenda items such as payroll, the Treasurer's claims, and budget line‑item transfers. It will also approve several contracts and proclamations, including the TextMyGov contract, poll‑pad equipment upgrades, and the Economic Services Agreement extension. Additional actions include reviewing road indemnity renewals, accepting right‑of‑way deed donations for Sun Belt Road, and authorizing the $123,341 fund transfer for final work on FY 24 capital projects.
- Approve payroll, Treasurer's claims, and budget line‑item transfers (Consent Agenda)
- Approve TextMyGov contract and EasyVote Campaign Finance subscription
- Approve purchase of two poll‑pad equipment upgrades and two curbside equipment upgrades
- Authorize transfer of $123,341 for final work on FY 24 budgeted capital projects
- Consider renewal of Special Road Indemnity Agreement for Ortiz USA LLC on County Roads 162‑166
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss the potential sale of the Navasota Annex and a former maintenance office in Anderson. The body is also reviewing various contracts for emergency responders, grant services, and road maintenance agreements.
- Proposed sale of Navasota Annex and 112 S. Main Street, Anderson
- Transfer of $123,341 for FY 24 budgeted capital projects
- Renewal of Special Road Indemnity Agreement for Ortiz USA LLC on CR 162, 164, 165, and 166
- 2024-2025 contract for Grimes County Emergency Medical First Responders, Inc.
- Application to vacate a portion of Sun Belt Road in Precinct 1
Commissioners Court Special Meeting
The Grimes County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss a change order for the Justice Center Annex project. The body will also consider approvals for a retiree medical program renewal and a new District Attorney budget position.
- Change Order 004 for the Grimes County Justice Center Annex project
- 2025 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation for Retiree Medical Program
- Addition of a full-time position to the District Attorney budget for FY 25