Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Grimes County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues with high priority
Property Replat Reviews
The commissioners briefly considered property replat applications for The Cedars and Foster Estates subdivisions.
Replacement of Damaged Road Maintenance Equipment
The county had to authorize nearly $200,000 from its fund balance to buy a new tractor and boom mower after an eighteen-wheeler struck and totaled county equipment.
County Burn Ban Continuation
The county burn ban has been lifted because recent rainfall and cooler conditions brought the drought index down to a safe level.
Jail Population and Operational Shortfall
The sheriff's office needed an extra $15,000 to cover higher-than-expected medical bills for jail inmates through the end of the month, which the court pulled from the contingency fund.
Road and Bridge Project Fund Transfers
The county transferred remaining project funds and approved grant-funded road improvements, such as the Tawneyberry/Live Oak project, to repair damaged bridges and roadways.
Road Department Restructuring
Grimes County is finally tackling those annoying, pothole-ridden roads in Iola. It’s a long-overdue upgrade that should make your daily drive a lot smoother.