Michael Raska
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 11:29
- Avg per meeting
- 0:41
- Segments
- 218
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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.
Senior Meal Services and Aging Agreement
Establishes meal reimbursement rates and funding structures for regional senior nutrition programs.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Raska 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.
- movedpassed 4-02026-09-02
Motion to Adjourn
- seconded2026-08-19
Letter of Intent for Ambulance Purchase
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Motion by Commissioner Chad Mallett to Approve consent agenda items one, two, and three: Treasurer's List of Claims and Bills, payroll, and budget amendments/line-item transfers.
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-19
Adjourn the meeting.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-12
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner David Tullos, seconded by Commissioner Michael Raska.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-10
Adjourn
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
IT Backup Solution Swap
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Tax Abatement Agreement (EVAPCO, Inc.)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-08-05
Order of Election for November 3, 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-08-05
Approve consent agenda items one through eight
- secondedpassed 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
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-27
Discuss and take action on Grimes County Capital Projects, to include the County Jail and other areas of concern
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-27
Adjourn
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-24
Motion by Michael Raska to Adjourn.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
Fire Plan Review RFP
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
GIS Support Services Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-15
CR 102 Bridge Design Contract Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
Solid Waste Services Advertisement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
DPS Interlocal Cooperation Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-15
Motion by Phillip Cox to Adjourn.
Decisions during term (313)
Recorded while Raska 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 (87)
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
Voted in favor of adopting Option One.