Joe Fauth III
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- Meetings spoken in
- 37
- Total speaking time
- 17:33:37
- Avg per meeting
- 28:29
- Segments
- 23000
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2027 Budget Planning
Sets county tax rates and spending levels for the upcoming fiscal year across all departments.
Ambulance Fleet Expansion
Involves annual county funding allocations for emergency services across multiple districts.
Industrial Development Oversight
Residents fear increased utility costs and potential devaluation of surrounding properties.
Jail Population and Operational Shortfall
$15,000 transfer from county contingency funds.
County Employee Compensation
$17,833.27 budget adjustment funded from existing equipment funds.
County Burn Ban Continuation
Reduces potential emergency response costs associated with uncontrolled brush fires.
SpaceX Semiconductor Facility Proposal
The project could involve significant tax abatements and infrastructure grants, potentially impacting the county's long-term tax base.
Early Voting Access
Adding a full-time position would increase the county's annual payroll budget.
Road Department Restructuring
Allocates capital funds for road construction, repairs, and grant-funded infrastructure projects.
Property Replat Reviews
The school district is funding the plan and sign installation.
SpaceX Semiconductor Facility Negotiations
This would reduce 'tax churn' where one government entity pays taxes to another.
Grimes County Animal Rescue Facility Maintenance
The court is considering a $20,000 operational budget for the rescue, with additional funds to be determined for building maintenance.
Replacement of Damaged Road Maintenance Equipment
Up to $195,824.14 from fund balance, partially offset by insurance settlements.
Road and Bridge Project Fund Transfers
Involves hundreds of thousands of dollars in budget transfers, grant funding, and reserve allocations for road repairs.
Development Oversight and Permit Staffing
Staffing additions involve tens of thousands of dollars in salary and equipment costs.
Cybersecurity Compliance
The contract would cost $35,000 annually.
economic development
Expect a major boost to the local tax base and more money circulating through our neighborhood businesses.
Illegal Dumping Abatement
The cleanup of tires from Holland Creek will cost the county $18,161.
economic development incentive
The committee will influence future tax revenue by reviewing abatement requests.
industrial site remediation
Significant unbudgeted costs for disposal.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions III personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-09-02
Motion to Adjourn
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-26
to approve the request
- secondedpassed 4-02026-08-26
FY 2027 Salary Scale Adjustments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-19
initiate a burn ban effective immediately and to exempt cooking fires conducted on appropriate surfaces with proper extinguishing materials present
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Authorize a burn ban effective this date, with an exemption for cooking fires (barbecue pits, grills, closed cooking appliances) conducted on dirt or concrete surfaces with proper …
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Discussion and action on the designation and creation of EVAPCO Reinvestment Zone No. 2026-001 pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Consider and take action to appoint Election Day Judges, Early Voting Ballot Board and Central Counting Station Members for a one-year term. Grimes County IT Director - Gregg Cannon (JF)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Consider and approve Walker County Interlocal Agreement for FY 27 and authorize the County Judge as signatory. Grimes County Judge - Joe Fauth III
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-15
Consider and take action to add radios to Brazos Valley Wide Area Communication System (BVWACS)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-17
Approve to stay with the TAC insurance provider moving forward wth Option Two (2) with increases along the way Plan 1300-NG, Rx-4A-NG.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-17
Discuss and take action on proposed Fire Marshal Fee Schedule. Grimes County Attorney - Megan Barcak
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-17
Discuss and take action to appoint a fire marshal and set the required bond amount. It is expected that Commissioners Court will convene a closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discip
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-17
Approve to proceed to pay for this as a report and not as a claim and ask that the funds be taken out of fund balance as this was an unforeseen emergency.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-03
Acceptance of Farm Bureau Donation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-27
Appointment of Permanent Committee Members
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-20
GPS Tracking for Game Warden
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-20
Consideration and possible action to approve the use of the Lions Club Building by the Grimes County Master Gardeners for regularly scheduled meetings and determine fee schedule. Grimes County Engineer - Jon Steiber (JF)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-20
Approve a line item transfer out of 424 Contingency for $1000 to be transferred over to the Treasurers Dept once the bills are submitted so they can be paid and giving the County A…
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-06
Courthouse Event Coordinator
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Approve Committee Structure Changes
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (313)
Recorded while III was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
National 4-H Week Proclamation
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
Temporary Power Pole at Museum in the Park
Regional Historical Workshop Meal Funding
Election Surplus Funds for Office Furniture
Montgomery County ILA for Sheriff's Office
Jail Expansion/Renovation RFQ
Main Hall Donation for Food Drive
Expo Center Rental Agreement Changes
Volunteer Fire Department Contracts
Emergency Medical First Responders Contract
VFD and Sheriff's Office Communication SOGs
Treasurer Cash Count Audit Report
Lift County Burn Ban
Bedias Creek SWCD Contract
Navasota Library Interlocal Agreement
Purchase of Replacement Mowing Equipment
Sheriff's Office Personnel Salary Adjustment
Consider and approve the replat for The Cedars Section 1 block 3 lot 10 and 11 located in Precinct 2.
Voting record (75)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Motion by County Judge Joe Fauth to Approve option two for the TCOLE salary structure in the FY 2027 budget, adding a $4 per hour increase to the current salary structure for all TCOLE employees acros
Motion by Commissioner Chad Mallett to Approve option one for the TCOLE salary structure in the FY 2027 budget, moving patrol deputies' current year midpoint to the min and adding a $4 per hour increa
Adopt the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget for Grimes County with the changes discussed, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 111.008.
Adopt the tax rate for Grimes County for Tax Year 2026 at $0.3950 per $100 taxable valuation ($0.3950 for maintenance and operations, $0.0000 for debt service), pursuant to Local Government Code Secti
TCOLE Salary Option Vote
Favored Option Two for broader salary scale adjustments across TCOLE positions.
FY 2026/2027 Budget Adoption
Tax Rate Adoption for Tax Year 2026
amend the motion to reduce the letter of intent for ambulance purchase from four ambulances to two ambulances, and revisit once the budget is finalized.
Ambulance Purchase Letter of Intent
Burn Ban Implementation
Motion to Recess over Public Comment Open Meetings Act Question
Motion to Propose a Tax Rate of 0.39
Motion to Propose a Tax Rate of 0.395
Motion by Commissioner David Tullos to Recess until the county attorney can be present to address the Open Meetings Act question in person so the Court doesn't knowingly violate the Open Meetings Act.
Motion by Commissioner David Tullos to propose a 2027 tax rate of 0.39 per $100 valuation.
Motion by Commissioner David Tullos to propose a 2027 tax rate of 0.395 per $100 valuation.
Adjourn Meeting
Approve the proposed salary, expenses, and other allowances for Grimes County elected officials for the 2026-2027 fiscal year as designated in the preliminary budget proposed by the County Judge, with
Propose Salary, Expenses, and Allowances for Elected Officials
Adjourn Budget Hearing
Adjourn Meeting
Authorize RFQs for Jail Expansion
Administer Oath to Constable Gary Bender
Adjourn Budget Meeting Part One
Consent Agenda Approval (Item 6 Tabled)
Approve the designation and creation of SpaceX Reinvestment Zone No 01-2026-001 pursuant to Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.
Designation of SpaceX Reinvestment Zone No. 01-2026-001
Approval of Tax Abatement Agreement with SpaceX
Approval of Section 381.004 Economic Development Program Agreement
Appoint Committee Members and Flexible Liaisons for Tax Abatements
Adjourn Special Meeting
Consent Agenda Approval
Out-of-State Travel Credit Card Use for Matthew Pfeifer
Treasurer's Travel Budget Increase
Constable Precinct 1 Mobile Radio Replacement
GPS Tracking Device for Texas Parks and Wildlife Vehicle
Master Gardeners Use of Lions Club Building
Temp-to-Hire Staffing Contract with Ameritech Staffing
Waiver Valuation Policy for CR 409/Pinebrook GLO MIT-MOD Grant
Termination of CDV23-0382 Brosig Avenue Bridge Project Grant
Road Department Field Operations Restructuring and Budget Transfers
Auditor's Office Conference Meal Reimbursement
Credit Card Policy Exception for Historical Commission and Child Welfare Board
Voices for Children Payment for Child Welfare Board Resource Day
Approve pages 8 & 10 Roman numeral V(5) underneath Ineligible Property include the phrase Cloud Data Centers; Co-Location Data Centers; and Hyper-Scale Data Centers.
Approve pages 8 & 10 Roman numeral V(5) underneath Ineligible Property include the phrase Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Approve the removal of facilities primarily devoted to the production, generation or transmission of electricity.
Approve Solar Power Facility Ineligibility Addition
Approve Wind Power Facility Ineligibility Addition
Motion to Add Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to Ineligible Property
I think that can be an asset to power generation.