Joe Fauth III
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Voice
- 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 (7)(Development)
Industrial Development Oversight
Residents fear increased utility costs and potential devaluation of surrounding properties.
SpaceX Semiconductor Facility Proposal
The project could involve significant tax abatements and infrastructure grants, potentially impacting the county's long-term tax base.
SpaceX Semiconductor Facility Negotiations
This would reduce 'tax churn' where one government entity pays taxes to another.
Property Replat Reviews
The school district is funding the plan and sign installation.
Development Oversight and Permit Staffing
Staffing additions involve tens of thousands of dollars in salary and equipment costs.
economic development
Expect a major boost to the local tax base and more money circulating through our neighborhood businesses.
economic development incentive
The committee will influence future tax revenue by reviewing abatement requests.
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 (5)
Recorded while III was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
5engineering Development Review Agreement
Discuss and take action to approve the resolution of the Grimes County Commissioners Court supporting responsible data center and associated technologies development while protecting natural resources, and the interests of Texas…
Authorization for County Attorney to Issue 30-Day Notice for Economic Development Negotiations
Approval of Section 381.004 Economic Development Program Agreement
Development Plan Review Contract with Texas Fire Code & Licensing
Voting record (1)(Development)
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