Remarks by Andy Eads
156 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 7
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“And because you're in 4-H, I bet this is the only courtroom you ever see the inside of.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Perfect. Thank you. Let's do an applause, and then we'll do some comments. Thank you, Judge. I'm sorry Commissioner Edmondson could not be here with us today, and she was very supportive of this initiative as well, and I will tell you that the plan that we're in the process of implementing for the last couple of years was born out of a loss and a tragedy that was brought to our attention in this very room. And I think this is an example of an individual turning a negative situation and a loss into something positive. And so we have so many people come and advocate for different causes at that…”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Thank you. Jody, would you or Brad like to say anything? And Ryan, you're correct. I do want to give a public shout-out to Sheldon for all his efforts on this while he was here. He did a great job, and Commissioner Edmondson was such a proponent of this. And so when she gets back, we're all going to take a group picture with her.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Put the certificate on one. Make sure we do that. Good morning, Chief.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“She does a great job applying for our things. Thank you. That doesn't just happen.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Thank you, Michelle. We appreciate all that you do. All right. I will move to accept this award. Second. We have a second. Any other discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Thank you, Rita.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“All right, let's go here. It makes us do item 4A, which is a public hearing to consider and take formal action on the approval of the amended And restated interlocal cooperation agreement for traffic regulation, a special district for the Lakes Fresh Water Supply District of Denton County, located in Commissioner Precique. We have a motion to open a public hearing.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Falconer. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. We are in a public hearing. Is there anyone in attendance wishing to speak in favor of or opposed to? Amended and restated interlocal cooperation agreement for traffic regulation anyone in attendance wishes speak in favor of or opposed to hearing none We have a motion to close the public hearing Oh, yes, I'll go ahead.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“We have a motion to close the public hearing by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Falconer. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Move to approve. We have a motion for approval by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Falconer. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Okay, I'm going to skip down. Let's look at our guests in attendance. Let's go to HR items.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Item 8A, which is just a report from human resource of hiring actions for elected officials. This is presented for recording purposes only. And then let's go to item 8B, which is approval of the order maker report for reporting to elected officials, not reporting commissioners court that is outside of the county policy. And so we do have an item here. So did you... Did anyone want to speak to this one?”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“The other, there's three other. Chief deputies, as my understanding, 118006. Okay. Yes.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Okay. I will second it. Okay. I want to apologize to the chief deputy, our new hire for this administrative issue.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“This is slightly out of policy. This is not a full amount that was conveyed to them. Correct. So I would not support that one either. And I support your position, Commissioner Mitchell. I do. This is reduced from that.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“All right, hearing no other comments, we have a motion and a second. Any other discussion? All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? One, three in favor, one opposed.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Let's go back to item two, which is our consent agenda. Members, are there any items off the consent agenda you'd like to pull, or do we have a motion for approval as presented?”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“We have a motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Falconer. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Our consent agenda today consists of item 2A, approval of the order-making appointments. Item 2B is approval of budget member request 2027469 to transfer $2,421 from Ditton County Fire Rescue to various line items within the fire marshal's office to cover the maintenance and operating costs associated with administrative assistant to position which was moved to the fire marshal's office but was not included in the transfer during the budget…”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Thank you. We have a motion by Commissioner Falconer. Chair will second. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next is item 5B, acceptance and approval. of the fiscal year 2026 financial monthly reports through August 2026. Chair move for approval. Second. Second by Commissioner Williams. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next is 6A, approval of specifications and authority to advertise RFSQ 262930 materials testing and geotechnical services, building construction, and appointment of an evaluation…”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“That's just an unactionable item. That's okay. Next is save it for 7B. I'll give you that one. 7B is approval of budget. May request 2027464 for public health to increase revenues and outtake expenditures for the fiscal year 2027. Diabetes case management program through the delivery system reform incentive payment program in the amount of $505,611.00.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Second by Commissioner Mitchell. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next is 7C, approval of budget. May request 2027465 for technology. Technology Services to transfer $107,186 from Information Technology GIS to Public Safety and Courts Technology to fund the salary and benefits associated with the transfer to GIS Analyst 911 Coordinating Position as previously approved by the Commissioner's Court.”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Motion by Commissioner Falconer, second by Commissioner Williams. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next is 7D, approval of budget amendment number 2027467 for district courts to transfer $57,504 from unappropriated contingency to court support mediation services to provide the additional funding needed following adoption of the fiscal year 2027 budget. Move to approve. Motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Falconer. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next is 7E, approval of…”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“ABSOLUTELY. ABSOLUTELY. WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND. Any other discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next is 7F, approval of budget. May request 2027472 to transfer $210,000 from unappropriated contingency to the drug court programs in the 211th District Court of 462nd District Court. To 467th District Court, the County Criminal Court No. 1, County Criminal Court No. 3, and County Criminal Court No. 5 to assist defendants in counseling, testing, and other services. Motion by Commissioner Mitchell. Chair will second. Any discussion? All in favor say…”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Motion by Commissioner Williams, second by Commissioner Falkner. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next is 9A, approval of contract HHS 001439300004, Amendment No. 6, between the Texas Department of State Health Services, Dishes, and Denton County for the fiscal year 2027, City's Readiness Initiative granted any appropriate action. Motion by Commissioner Mitchell, second by Commissioner Falconer. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Nexus 9B, approval of renewal. Award contract HHS0014395007,…”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“We have a motion by Commissioner Mitchell, second by Commissioner Williams. Any discussion? All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next, go to 10A, consideration of the approval. approval with conditions or disapproval of the Boerth Estates final plat located in Commissioner Precinct 4. Does the chair move for approval? Second. Second by Commissioner Williams. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next is 10B, consideration of the approval with conditions or disapproval of the preliminary road acceptance. with Clear…”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026
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“Motion by Commissioner Falconer, second by Commissioner Mitchell. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next is 10D, approval of accepting the Midway Ridge Phase 3 subdivision into the county maintenance system. Motion by Commissioner Mitchell, second by Commissioner Falconer. Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. Next is 12A, approval of the 2026-2027 interlocal agreement for shared governance, communications, and dispatch services system between Denton County and the Double Oak Police Department, Double…”
Commissioners Court · Oct 13, 2026