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Commissioners accept resignation from Bluebonnet GCD board; will vet candidates for agricultural seat
Summary
Facilities director Rodney Floyd resigned his seat on the Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District board because he is running for local school board; the commissioners accepted the resignation and said they will vet several applicants before naming a replacement to fill the agricultural-interest seat.
Grimes County Facilities Director Rodney Floyd submitted his resignation from the Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District (GCD) board after filing for a position on the Anderson‑Shiro Consolidated Independent School District board, which requires him to step down from the GCD if elected.
County Judge Joe Faust moved to accept Floyd's resignation, and the court approved the motion on March 19. In his comments to the court, Faust said Floyd recommended his wife, Nicole Floyd, as a potential successor and provided her resume for consideration; the judge noted that consideration of relatives requires care to avoid conflict.
Court members said they had five people who have expressed interest in representing Grimes County's agricultural interests on the Bluebonnet GCD, and they asked staff to collect qualifications and background information. Candidates mentioned in the meeting included Nicole Floyd, Hope Bay, Larry Gurney and Brad Tullis; one potential candidate, Mayor Mark Benton, withdrew after learning the appointment would require him to resign as mayor.
The court decided not to take an immediate appointment. Commissioners asked staff to collect candidate materials and return them to the court so members can consider nominees and make a thoughtful selection to complete the remainder of the term.
Ending
Commissioners asked HR and staff to gather candidate qualifications and requested the court vet nominees at a future meeting before making a formal appointment to the Bluebonnet GCD representing agricultural interests.
