On the agenda: Falls County 07/27/2026 — data center (Jul 27)

| IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF FALLS COUNTY

THE STATE OF TEXAS
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
COUNTY OF FALLS

COMMISSIONER’S COURT MINUTES FOR JULY 27, 2026

|. Proof of posting of notice in accordance with the provisions of Title 5, Chapter 551, Government Code (Vernon's
Texas Codes Ann. 1994) as amended, known as the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Judge Elliott requested posting, and the same was affirmed by Sharon Scott, Deputy County Clerk. On the north
and south doors of the courthouse, as well as the bulletin board on the second floor.

} 2. Public comments.

| Only one comment was made, and that was to affirm that data centers would be a good addition to the county for
) jobs and revenue.

3. Elected official reports.
Jason Willberg informed the court that the ESD Grant will be back up September 1, and the judge responded that
he would be looking for it. Nita Wuebker said that the Blue Bus is in need of a driver, if anyone should happen

to know of someone who would be interested.

4. Approval of minutes of prior meetings of Commissioner's Court,

Commissioner Wuebker moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner Willberg seconded. Motion carried.

5. Discussion and/or action concerning Proclamation for Prairie View A&M University’s 150" Anniversary.

Commissioner Green moved to approve the proclamation: Commissioner Albright seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.

| 6. Discussion and/or action concerning helping Marlin and Rosebud with county-wide animal shelter.

The city manager of Marlin, Jason Creacy, spoke to the court regarding establishment of a county-wide animal
shelter. Commissioner Green moved that the court would support the effort to look into the details that would be
required, noting that there would have to be an interlocal agreement to finalize such an endeavor. Commissioner
Albright seconded. Motion carried.

7. Discussion and/or action to approve compensatory time payout for the Elections department.

Milton Albright moved to approve the payment; Jason Willberg seconded. Motion carried.

8. Discussion and/or action concerning appointments of election judges and alternate judges.

Commissioner Albright moved to approve the election judges and alternate judges. Commissioner Willberg
seconded. Motion carried.

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Discussion and/or action concerning county budget schedule.

The budget dates will be August 3, 7, 10. 13, 17, 21. The judge noted that he will have a preliminary budget to
work from ready on August 3. The deadline for having the budget finalized for publishing in the newspaper is
August 21. They may sign the budget at regular meeting on the 24". FA Green moved to approve the dates.
Milton Albright seconded. Motion carried.

Discussion and/or action concerning approval of the Healthy County Specific Incentive Program, effective
October 1, 2026.

This is an incentive program to encourage employees to get an annual physical to identify health issues early. It
would give a qualifying employee 4 hours of comp time. Commissioner Albright moved to approve.
Commissioner Willberg seconded. Motion carried.

Discussion and/or action concerning approval of DY 13 UC IGT (indigent health care) payment in the amount of
$353,844.85.

Commissioner Albright moved to approve; Commissioner Willberg seconded. Motion carried.

Discussion and/or action concerning interlocal agreement between Coryell County and Falls County for housing
of inmates.

Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Willberg moved to approve; Commissioner Albright seconded.
Motion carried.

Discussion and/or action concerning flooring in the Chilton Annex.

There had been A/C drain clogged. Currently, there is carpeting that the judge thought should be replaced by
Floor Tiles. There was a brief discussion that this would be funded through the “Permanent Improvements”
portion of the budget. Commissioner Green moved to approve the flooring; Commissioner Wuebker seconded.
Motin carried.

Discussion and/or action concerning mold remediation at Chilton Annex.

‘There must be a plan for mold remediation in place, and the first step is testing for any mold in the building.
Three bids were presented, with the cost being around $3,000. Commissioner Albright moved to approve the bid
from Integrity, a Waco-based company, followed by a second from Commissioner Wuebker. Motion carried.

. Discussion and/or action concerning laptop for Constable Pct #4.

Following a brief discussion, Nita Wuebker moved to approve the purchase; Commissioner Wuebker seconded.
Motion carried.

Discussion and/or action concerning amendment to road use agreement with Milam County DC, LLC. (SBE

DC-— Project Orion).

There was a discussion regarding the changes that would be made to CR 355. No action was taken.

. Discussion and/or action concerning Interlocal Agreement for Assessment and Collection of Taxes.

There were agreements from the Cities of Marlin and Lott, Chilton ISD, and ESD #2. Commissioner Wuebker
voted to approve; Commissioner Albright seconded. Motion carried,

. Discussion and/or action concerning approving county official’s bonds.

Three bonds were presented and approved following a motion by Jason Willberg and a second by Nita Wuebker.

19. Discussion and/or action concerning approving purchase of guardianship fee book for County Clerk's Office.

Commissioner Albright moved to approve; Commissioner Green seconded. Motion carried.

20. Discussion and/or action concerning interlocal agreement with Marlin ISD for millings from TXDOT.

Jeff Jackson reported to Judge Elliott that the State has no millings available. He noted that millings could be
purchased from another source for $25 per ton. The cost for millings would be $500 per truck, $250 to haul, so it
would be $750 per each load for a total of $1500.

21. Review and discussion of Road and Bridge precinct work reports. including Administrator's progress report.

One of the tractors needs an engine to be rebuilt, or a new tractor could be put on the new budget for about
$70,000. Also, $15,000 for a tire shredder should be included in the new budget. Mr. Yoder has started the CR
273 bridge work. A water truck can be purchased for $10,000. The Marlin Volunteer Fire Department has water
trucks and trailers if needed. Following a brief discussion, and the County Auditor, Georgie Patterson noting
that there is money in the current Equipment budget. Jeff was asked to provide the invoices for the two items and
present it to the Commissioner's Court to be used in the current budget.

22. Discussion and/or action concerning the approving of payment of bills, including reimbursements, late charges.
the transfer of cash or funds from any line item or departments to another. book transfers and any budget
amendments; including but not limited to discussion and action concerning department or non-departmental

items line items that go past their budgeted amounts.

Commissioner Albright moved to approve the payments; Commissioner Wuebker seconded. Motion carried.

23. Discussion concerning any upcoming agenda items.

Preliminary budget information will be ready at the first Budget Meeting.

24, Adjournment.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:57 a.m.

Signed this /O Siny of August, 2026

F. A. Green, Comm.Pet#2

Nita Wuebker, Comm. Pet#4