MINUTES OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING April 30, 2025 Be it remembered that on April 30, 2025, the Honorable Commissioners Court met in Special Session with these members present, to-wit: County Judge Kevin Brendle; Commissioners Dennis Wyatt, Precinct #1; Mike Smith, Precinct #2; Chris Horn, Precinct #3; Greg Arnold, Precinct #4. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by County Judge, Kevin Brendle for the purpose of a special agenda. Whereupon the following business was transacted and is now placed of record in the minutes of said Court: Discussion and/or action agenda: EXEÇUTIVE SESSION at 9:31 Consultation with Attorney, a closed meeting was held pursuant to Section 551.071 and/or Section 551.072 of the Government Code regarding consultation with attorney to seek advice on matters which are confidential under the Disciplinary Rules of the State Bar, on which the duty oft the attorney of the County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings issues and advice. OUT OF EXCUTIVE SESSION AT 12:00 REGULAR SESSION at 12:00 1. Chris Horn made the motion to retain Underwood Law for general representation to advise, assist, and execute the creation of an Economic Development Corporation or other county development vehicle and to authorize the county Judge to execute the agreement. Mike Smith second the motion. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Mike Smith made the motion to purchase Grader Baldes for Prct.1 and 2 that will exceed the county spending policy. Greg Arnold second the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Court adjourned at 12:13 p.m. with a motion from Dennis Wyatt and second by Greg Arnold. STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DICKENS S I, Danay Carnes, Dickens County Clerk, attest that the above and foregoing is a true and complete transcription of notes taken of the Commissioners Court of Dickens County, Texas, at the time and place heretofore set forth. DATED at Dickens, Texas, this the 30th day of April 2025. aS Cames. Eaneg Danay Carnes