Apr 07, 2026 Regular Meeting

[1. Call to Order]

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>> MORNING. I HAVE 10:00 A.M.

I WILL CALL US TO ORDER IF EVERYONE WILL STAND FOR THE

INDICATION AND THE PLEDGE. >> DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER WE COME TO YOU TODAY WITH ABSOLUTE AMAZEMENT.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS APRIL WHETHER.

WE ARE BEING SEASONAL AND IT'S WONDERFUL.

THANK YOU FOR EVERYONE THAT IS HERE TODAY TO NOT ONLY BRING ATTENTION AND AWARENESS TO AUTISM BUT ALSO SUPPORT.

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE THINGS THAT YOU DO AND FOR EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY. PLEASE KEEP YOUR HAND ON US AND GUIDE US THE DIRECTION THAT YOU WOULD WISH THIS COUNTY TO GO.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SON THAT DIED ON THE CROSS FOR US AND IN HIS NAME WE PRAY. AMEN.

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL

[4. Announcements]

>> THAT BRINGS US TO ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ANY RANDOM ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS MORNING? HEARING NONE. THAT BRINGS US TO OUR PROCLAMATION FOR AUTISM AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE MONTH FOR APRIL 2026TH. WHEREAS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IS A LIFELONG DEVELOPMENT CONDITION THAT SHAPES THE WAY INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCE AND INTERACT WITH THE WORLD BRINGING UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES AND STRENGTHS TO THE FABRIC OF THE COMMUNITY IN GRAYSON COUNTY AND WHEREAS GRAYSON COUNTY RECOGNIZES THAT NEURODIVERSITY IS A NATURAL AND INVALUABLE PART OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND THAT OUR COMMUNITY IS MADE STRONGER WHEN WE EMBRACE DIFFERENT WAYS OF THINKING, LEARNING AND COMMUNICATING. AND WHEREAS THE FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS OF THOSE ON THE SPECTRUM PROVIDE UNWAVERING SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY OFTEN NAVIGATING COMPLEX SYSTEMS TO ENSURE THAT THEIR LOVED ONES RECEIVE DIGNITY, EDUCATION AND CARE THAT THEY DESERVE AND WHEREAS DEDICATED LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING ABA COUNSELING CONTINUE TO LEAD THE CHARGE BY PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED RESOURCES, PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND WHERE AS THE PROJECT SERVES A VITAL ROLE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN WITH COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES THROUGH THE PROVISIONS OF AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION DEVICES WITH A GOAL OF ENSURING EVERY CHILD IN GRAYSON COUNTY HAS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO FIND THEIR VOICE AND CONNECT WITH THE WORLD AROUND THEM AND WHEREAS GRAYSON COUNTY REMAINS COMMITTED TO BEING A LEADER IN NORTH TEXAS BY PROMOTING INCLUSION AND SUPPORTING THE INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR NEURODIVERGENT NEIGHBORS. I BRUCE DOSSEY, THE COUNTY JUDGE PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 TO BE AUTISM AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE MONTH IN GRAYSON COUNTY AND CALL UPON ALL CITIZENS TO CELEBRATE THE TALENTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM TO LEARN FROM THEIR EXPERIENCES AND TO ACTIVELY BUILD A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF HOW THEY PERCEIVE THE WORLD, IS VALUED AND INCLUDED.

UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED THE SEVENTH DAY OF APRIL 2026 IN GRAYSON COUNTY, TEXAS. DOES SOMEONE WANT TO COME UP AND ACCEPT THIS? [APPLAUSE]

[APPLAUSE] >> THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND COMMITMENT TO THIS PART OF OUR COMMUNITY, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT AND IT'S IMPORTANT THAT WE INCLUDE EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF THEIR STATUS TO MAKE EVERYONE FEEL IMPORTANT AND ACCEPTED.

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WITH THAT -- [LAUGHTER]

>> THANK YOU, Y'ALL. >> OKAY.

THAT BRINGS US TO ITEM FIVE WHICH IS PUBLIC COMMENTS.

[6. Act on Minutes]

ITEM SIX, 6.1, ACT ON MINUTES OF MARCH 24TH, 2026.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR MARCH 24TH, 2026.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR?

[7. Consent Agenda]

CONSENT AGENDA, ALL ITEMS LISTED DIRECTLY UNDER THIS CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE BY THE COURT AND WILL BE ENACTED WITH ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF ITEMS UNLESS A COMMISSIONER OR CITIZEN REQUESTS IN WHICH ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE. THERE'S A CHANGE THE CONSENT AGENDA. TABLING 7.4.

WITH THAT I WILL ENTERTAIN A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT

AGENDA AS CHANGED. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> COMMISSIONER RIGHT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ARTHUR. ALL IN FAVOR?

[8. Act on Bills]

8.1, APRIL 7TH, 2026. A .2, AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF $86,113.86 TWO DEFENDERS APPLY FOR OUTFITTING OF THREE 2026 TAHOE'S FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WHICH WILL NOT BE SCUFFED, WRECKED OR DENTED IN ANY WAY. [LAUGHTER]

>> SECOND. >> A MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ARTHUR. ALL IN FAVOR?

[9.1 Discuss and take action to approve the Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant and accept the grant award.]

ACTION ITEMS 9.1 DISCUSSING AND TAKING ACTION TO APPROVE THE SHARE OF IMMIGRATION LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT AND EXCEPT THE GRANT AWARD. CAPTAIN BIG GUM.

>> EVERY SHERIFF IN THE STATE OF TEXAS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN SENATE BILL EIGHT, THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY.

THE SHERIFF HAS COMPLIED WITH THAT.

THE GRANT THAT WAS ORDERED IS $100,000 TO GO TOWARDS THE IMMIGRATION PROGRAM. WE ARE ASKING THE COURT IF YOU'RE ABLE TO ACCEPT THOSE FUNDS THERE IS NO MATCH

REQUIRED. >> OKAY.

>> A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE GRANT. >> A MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARSH SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WRIGHT.

ALL IN FAVOR? ANY OPPOSED?

[9.2 Discuss and take action to approve Order No. 26-015 regulating traffic on Old Southmayd Road at its intersection with Belknap Road in Pct. 3.]

[9.3 Discuss and take action to move April 21, 2026 Commissioners Court meeting to Monday, April, 20, 2026.]

SEVERAL OF US WILL BE TRAVELING TO WICHITA FALLS FOR A TAX

SEMINAR. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WRIGHT. ALL IN FAVOR?

[9.4 Discuss and take action regarding an amendment to the Fiscal 2026 salary order for Precinct 3, with no budget change.]

9.4, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO FISCAL 2026 SALARY ORDER FOR PRECINCT THREE, WITH NO BUDGET CHANGE.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> A MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WRIGHT, SECONDED.

ALL IN FAVOR? ANY OPPOSED?

[9.5 Discuss and take action on the Preliminary Plat Legacy Ranch in Precinct 1.]

>> MORNING. PROPERTY OWNER OF A 143.377 ACRES ON THE EAST SIDE OF PITCHFORK ROAD IS SEEKING APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR A TOTAL OF 104 LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS LEGACY RANCH. THE ROADS WILL BE MAINTAINED BY SOUTHEAST GRAYSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 1, THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION MEETS GRAYSON COUNTY

REGULATIONS FOR PLATS. >> I SUGGEST A PRELIMINARY AT THIS MOMENT. SOME FINE-TUNING TO DO.

YOU WEREN'T DONE? SORRY.

I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO SAY SOMETHING.

MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> A MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARK, SECONDED BIKE COMMISSIONER

[9.6 Discuss and take action on the Short Plat KennCov Addition in Precinct 2.]

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>> ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SMITH OAK ROAD AND THEY WANT TO

SUBDIVIDE INTO TWO LOTS. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> A MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ARTHUR SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER WRIGHT.

ALL IN FAVOR? ANY OPPOSED? MOTION CARRIES. EXECUTIVE SESSION.

NO NEED FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TODAY.

WE WILL CANCEL 9.7 AND 9.8. BRINGING US TO COMMISSIONERS

[10. Commissioners Court Comments]

>> THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE FOLKS THAT CAME OUT FOR AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH. LIKE THE JUDGE SAID, IT'S A VALUED GROUP IN OUR COMMUNITY AND DEFINITELY WANT TO DO THINGS TO SUPPORT THEM. BESIDES THAT, LOTS OF RAIN DOWN IN MY AREA ON SATURDAY. I THINK THERE WERE CLOSE TO 4 INCHES MARKED. A WHOLE LOT OF THAT.

TRYING TO START TO DO ROADBUILDING.

THE RAIN AND RAIN NEXT WEEK PROBABLY PUTTING A HALT ON THAT FOR A LITTLE BIT. THAT'S ABOUT ALL I HAVE.

PRETTY GOOD. STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

>> COMMISSIONER WRIGHT. >> AGAIN I WANT TO THANK EVERYBODY WHO BROUGHT AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH TO US.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND EDUCATION ON THOSE ENDEAVORS AS WELL. NEXT TUESDAY MORNING, IF YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE, THE COMMISSIONER AND MYSELF WILL BE AT THE LIBRARY TAKING OUR SHOW ON THE ROAD TRYING TO EDUCATE OUR CONSTITUENTS ON WHAT TAXES ARE. 8:15 NEXT TUESDAY MORNING AND APRIL IS COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH SO CELEBRATING ALL OF OUR

GREATNESS THAT WE HAVE. >> I HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT EASTER. ENJOY THIS PRETTY WEATHER AND GET READY FOR THE NECK STRAIN AND BE CAREFUL.

WE ARE FINDING THAT OUT EVERY DAY IN THE WORKING WORLD.

GET OUT AND ENJOY IT. THANK YOU.

>> THANK YOU FOR THE RAIN. AS COMMISSIONER ARTHUR SAID WE WILL HAVE MORE THIS WEEKEND SO BE WEATHER AWARE AND HOPEFULLY WE DON'T WASH OUT ANY ROADS AND I APPRECIATE EVERYONE COMING OUT FOR AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH AND ALL THE SUPPORT THEY HAD.

DON'T FORGET THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH, WE ARE HAVING THE -- THEY ARE HAVING THE CHILI COOKOFF AND SALSA AT 903 BREWERS FROM 12 TO THREE THIS SATURDAY. AND WE ARE REBUILDING LOW LOW ROAD OFF 84 AND EISENHOWER ROAD. WE STARTED THAT SO BE CAREFUL.

THEY ARE CLOSING KELSO ROAD AND PRESTO ROAD OFF 84 AS WELL TO PUT IN A WATER AND SEWER LINE. THEY ARE CLOSING THOSE DOWN AND HOPEFULLY THEY WILL GET THOSE FIXED UP.

THEY WERE IN PRETTY POOR SHAPE. GETTING ASPHALT ON THEM AND IT WILL BE A BETTER ROAD WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE.

JUST BE PATIENT. >> THANK YOU AGAIN TO THE AUTISM AWARENESS GROUP FOR BRINGING THAT TO OUR ATTENTION AND LETTING US HELP SUPPORT THEM. ALSO TO ELECTED OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS. SPRING BRINGS ABOUT BUDGET SEASON SO BE PREPARED TO ADVOCATE FOR YOUR DEPARTMENTS AND BE KIND TO THE COUNTY JUDGE AND THE AUDITOR WHO WILL HAVE TO SAY NO TO A LOT OF THINGS.

ONE MORE THING. GO AHEAD.

I'M DONE. >> ANYBODY TRAVELING SO THEY DID OPEN UP HIGHWAY 75, THAT IS SMOOTH TRAVELING.

THEY WILL SHUT IT DOWN OVERNIGHT I THINK STARTING WEDNESDAY TO GET THE NORTH SIDE GOING SO ONE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DONE BUT WE STILL HAVE PLENTY IN GRAYSON COUNTY ON 75.

ENJOY. >> EVERYONE HAVE A GOOD WEEK.

WE ARE ADJOURNED

* This transcript was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.