The Grayson County Commissioners Court approved routine consent items and bills, awarded a grant-funded contract to replace the county airport's automated weather observation system and authorized interim signers for Development Services during the search for a new director.

The actions, taken by voice vote with motions and seconders recorded on the public record, included authorizing payment of bills dated Jan. 7, 2025; approving the consent agenda that included a WIC nutrition program grant record and a contract for in-car camera systems; and awarding a TxDOT grant-funded bid for an automated weather observation system (AWOS) at the Grayson County Airport.

Court decisions and why they matter

The court accepted a single bid from Mesotech International to replace the airport's AWOS. A county staff member told the court the base bid was $108,446 and that adding a lightning (thunder strike) sensor and an enhanced wind sensor raised the total project price to $141,199. The staff member said the project is grant-funded through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The court voted to accept the bid without discussion.

Also on the consent agenda, the court recorded into the minutes a WIC nutrition program grant between Grayson County and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission; recorded a contract with Motorola Solutions for constable in-car camera systems; and accepted an issuance check from TAC in the amount of $32,904.17 for wind damage at the airport.

On the bills the court authorized payment of county bills dated Jan. 7, 2025 and specifically approved payment of $50,121.53 to Holiday Chevrolet for a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe for the sheriff's office. Those payments were approved by motion and voice vote.

Operational continuity and scheduling

Facing a vacant Development Services director position, the court approved an interim operations plan that authorizes two commissioners to sign for Development Services while the county pursues an engineer or otherwise fills the authorization need. Commissioner Lindsey Wright moved the motion; Commissioner Barr seconded it, and the court approved the arrangement. The court also voted to move the Jan. 14, 2025 meeting to Jan. 13, 2025 so newly elected commissioners attending training can participate.

Other business and comments

The court recorded approval of minutes from Dec. 31, 2024. Commissioners used the comment period to warn residents about an upcoming snow event and to thank local CERT volunteers and first responders involved in a recent search for a missing person; no public commenters were recorded on the minutes provided.

Votes at a glance

- Approve minutes of Dec. 31, 2024 — Motion: Commissioner Josh Marr; Second: Commissioner Arthur; Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Consent agenda (includes surety bonds for elected officials; auditor's monthly report for Nov. 2024; WIC nutrition grant with the Health and Human Services Commission; agreement with Motorola Solutions for constable in-car camera systems; TAC issuance check for $32,904.17) — Motion: Commissioner Arthur; Second: Commissioner Hartenberg; Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Authorize payment of bills dated Jan. 7, 2025 (including $50,121.53 to Holiday Chevrolet for a 2024 Chevy Tahoe for the sheriff) — Motion: Commissioner Arthur; Second: Commissioner Hartenberg; Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Award bid 2024-13 (Automated Weather Observation System) to Mesotech International (TxDOT grant-funded) — Motion: Commissioner Arthur; Second: Commissioner Lindsey Wright; Outcome: approved by voice vote. Base bid $108,446; total with added sensors $141,199.
- Interim Development Services signers: authorize Commissioners Arthur and Hartenberg to sign for Development Services during director search — Motion: Commissioner Lindsey Wright; Second: Commissioner Barr; Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Move Jan. 14 meeting to Jan. 13, 2025 (scheduling conflict) — Motion: Commissioner Arthur; Second: Commissioner Hartenberg; Outcome: approved by voice vote.

The court adjourned after brief commissioner remarks. Future agenda items and follow-up steps, including implementation details for the AWOS contract and the Development Services operations during the interim period, were not specified on the record.