Commissioners Court approves BTU Utility Permit on Collette Lane, 4–0

Consent Agenda (Items 1-8, 10-12)

5 yes, 0 no

BTU Utility Permit on Collette Lane

4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain

Wildfire Protection Plan Resolution 26-18

5 yes, 0 no

Grant Writer Procurement

5 yes, 0 no

DA Personnel Change - CPS Attorney Salary Adjustment

4 yes, 1 no

DA Personnel Change - Senior Felony Prosecutor

4 yes, 1 no

DA Personnel Change - Future Law Graduate Hire

5 yes, 0 no

DA Personnel Change - Investigator Replacement

5 yes, 0 no

Juvenile Court Interpreter Supplement

4 yes, 1 no

Juvenile Court Referee Title and Salary Adjustment

5 yes, 0 no

Amendment No. 2 to Electronic Communication Services Contract

5 yes, 0 no

Permission to Advertise for Bid 27-052

5 yes, 0 no

Sheriff's Office Grant Participation

5 yes, 0 no

Southwest Acres Two, Lots 1R, 2R, 3R, & 4R

Precinct 1, Brazos County, TX

Final plat approval for a 21.24-acre replat of Tract 1 in the Andrew Millican Survey, A-39.

still pending

7-11 Ranch Phase 2 Replat

Precinct 1

Replat of Tract 1 into Tracts 1-R1, 1-R2, and 1-R3, covering 21.24 acres.

Discussed — no decision yet

Smart Elmo Weedon Subdivision Lot 1R, Block 1 Replat

City of Bryan ETJ, Brazos County, TX

Replat of Lot 1 Block 1 into Lot 1R, Block 1, covering 6.482 acres.

Discussed — no decision yet

Regional Coordination and Planning

Greater Bryan Partnership presented staggering growth projections showing the massive Terrafab facility in Grimes County will drive a 15% population increase, straining local housing, trades, roads, and healthcare infrastructure over the next decade.

What it means: Local workers in the trades and specialized technical fields will see rising wages and expanded employment opportunities.

Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The county is encouraging residents to participate in developing a new wildfire protection plan to address growing risks in rural and developing areas.

What it means: Brazos County residents and property owners in high-risk wildfire areas.

Subdivision Plats and Road Setback Variances

The court will review multiple subdivision replats and utility permits for electric and fiber infrastructure to support new developments and emergency services.

What it means: Property owners, developers, and residents in Precincts 1 and 2 receiving upgraded utility and telecommunication services.

District Attorney Staffing and Compensation

District Attorney Jarvis Parsons secured approval for several experienced attorney and investigator hires and salary adjustments to remain competitive with state markets and manage heavy caseloads.

What it means: Involves several salary adjustments funded through contingency funds and budgeted allocations, totaling over $180,000 in proposed adjustments across multiple positions.

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal

The commissioners are reviewing multiple salary adjustments and new positions for the District Attorney's office, judicial courts, and Road and Bridge department.

What it means: Involves multiple departmental budget increases totaling over $150,000 across various funds.

Regional Transportation Planning

The MPO board will discuss regional transportation planning and related policy matters for the Bryan-College Station area.

What it means: Local residents and commuters will benefit from coordinated regional transportation planning.