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Opening Court & Consent Agenda

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OPENING COURT

CONSENT AGENDA

1.1 Discussion, consideration and action for a one-time variance for the proposed Gibson Place (Parcel No. 192608) from Volume I, Section IV (B)(2) (Residential Lots) of the Subdivision & Development Standards to allow one (1) lot without meeting the minimum road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 3.154 acres of land located on the south side of Gibson Road, ± 250 feet east of the intersection of Country Meadows Drive and Gibson Road, in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action on the conditionally-approved plat of Lot 1 and 2, Van Carter Addition. The property contains ± 4.397 acres located at the northeast intersection of Shaw Road and Cooke Road, in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

2.1 Discussion, consideration and approval for an Annual Update for our Fixed Asset Inventory in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00, using Texas Association of School Boards BuyBoard Cooperative Contract number #579-19 with RCI.

2.2 Consideration and action to purchase three (3) 2022 Mack Pinnacle Dump Truck's for Road and Bridge Precinct 1 in an amount of $466,723.00 using HGACBuy Contract # HT06-20 with Grande Truck Center.

2.3 Approval of freight charges in the amount of $ 1,540.22 for the WebEx equipment for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Precinct 2, Precinct 3, and Precinct 4.

3.1 Discussion, consideration, and approval of a budget amendment to create a new Emergency Management Specialist position for the Office of Emergency Management, amendment is due to a grave public necessity to meet an unusual and unforeseen condition that could not have been included in the original budget through the use of reasonably diligent thought and attention, pursuant to Local Gov't Code Sec. 111.010. - Emergency Management Coordinator, Samantha Pickett

3.2 Discussion, consideration and approval to allocate monies within the Ellis County Child Abuse Prevention Fund, per Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 102.0186; funds to be disbursed quarterly, 50% of funds to CASA and 50% to Ellis County Children's Advocacy Center. - District Attorney's Office, Rebecca Lundberg

3.3 Presentation regarding U.S. Census release of 2020 data and impact on the county redistricting and election obligations. - David Mendez, Bickerstaff

Items 3.5 & 3.6

3.5 Discussion, consideration and approval of an Order to Designate the Waxahachie Civic Center as a Temporary Auxiliary Courthouse pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 292.001; auxiliary courthouse will facilitate a safer, socially-distanced, environment for jury trial proceedings. -County Judge, Todd Little

3.6 Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Waxahachie, Texas ("Civic Center") and Ellis County, Texas for the purpose providing a space to designate as a Temporary Auxiliary Courthouse, for a period of time ending December 1st, 2021, price of $l,000/per day (2-3 days per month).County Judge, Todd Little

3.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval of Resolution for Ellis County to support House Bill 4138 & Senate Bill 1828 to allow trucks to carry excess cargo weight on designated routes.

Executive Session

1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action regarding TCEQ's receipt of applications from: (1) Waxahachie Creek, LLC for creation of the Ellis County MUD FM 984 and (2) Finch FP, Ltd. And Brian Edward Finch for the creation of Lakeview MUDs No. 1, 2, and 3. The applications have an associated 180-day review and processing time frame. During the technical review of the application, a public notice will be prepared and mailed to the applicant by the TCEQ's Chief Clerk's Office with instructions for publishing the notice in accordance with Texas Administrative Code 293. The notice will include instructions on the process to request a contested hearing on the application. Approval to submit request for a contested TCEQ hearing and engage legal representation to represent Ellis County in TCEQ proceedings.

4.2 Pursuant to Chapter §551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation matter concerning special districts and/or TCEQ's receipt of MUD applications.

3.4 Discussion, consideration and approval of Engagement Agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to provide redistricting services following the release of the 2020 U.S. Census. - David Mendez, Bickerstaff

Apr 06, 2021 Commissioners Court

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Opening Court & Consent Agenda

*A portion of this item is without audio.*

OPENING COURT

CONSENT AGENDA

1.1 Discussion, consideration and action for a one-time variance for the proposed Gibson Place (Parcel No. 192608) from Volume I, Section IV (B)(2) (Residential Lots) of the Subdivision & Development Standards to allow one (1) lot without meeting the minimum road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 3.154 acres of land located on the south side of Gibson Road, ± 250 feet east of the intersection of Country Meadows Drive and Gibson Road, in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action on the conditionally-approved plat of Lot 1 and 2, Van Carter Addition. The property contains ± 4.397 acres located at the northeast intersection of Shaw Road and Cooke Road, in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

2.1 Discussion, consideration and approval for an Annual Update for our Fixed Asset Inventory in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00, using Texas Association of School Boards BuyBoard Cooperative Contract number #579-19 with RCI.

2.2 Consideration and action to purchase three (3) 2022 Mack Pinnacle Dump Truck's for Road and Bridge Precinct 1 in an amount of $466,723.00 using HGACBuy Contract # HT06-20 with Grande Truck Center.

2.3 Approval of freight charges in the amount of $ 1,540.22 for the WebEx equipment for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Precinct 2, Precinct 3, and Precinct 4.

3.1 Discussion, consideration, and approval of a budget amendment to create a new Emergency Management Specialist position for the Office of Emergency Management, amendment is due to a grave public necessity to meet an unusual and unforeseen condition that could not have been included in the original budget through the use of reasonably diligent thought and attention, pursuant to Local Gov't Code Sec. 111.010. - Emergency Management Coordinator, Samantha Pickett

3.2 Discussion, consideration and approval to allocate monies within the Ellis County Child Abuse Prevention Fund, per Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 102.0186; funds to be disbursed quarterly, 50% of funds to CASA and 50% to Ellis County Children's Advocacy Center. - District Attorney's Office, Rebecca Lundberg

3.3 Presentation regarding U.S. Census release of 2020 data and impact on the county redistricting and election obligations. - David Mendez, Bickerstaff

Items 3.5 & 3.6

3.5 Discussion, consideration and approval of an Order to Designate the Waxahachie Civic Center as a Temporary Auxiliary Courthouse pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 292.001; auxiliary courthouse will facilitate a safer, socially-distanced, environment for jury trial proceedings. -County Judge, Todd Little

3.6 Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Waxahachie, Texas ("Civic Center") and Ellis County, Texas for the purpose providing a space to designate as a Temporary Auxiliary Courthouse, for a period of time ending December 1st, 2021, price of $l,000/per day (2-3 days per month).County Judge, Todd Little

3.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval of Resolution for Ellis County to support House Bill 4138 & Senate Bill 1828 to allow trucks to carry excess cargo weight on designated routes.

Executive Session

1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action regarding TCEQ's receipt of applications from: (1) Waxahachie Creek, LLC for creation of the Ellis County MUD FM 984 and (2) Finch FP, Ltd. And Brian Edward Finch for the creation of Lakeview MUDs No. 1, 2, and 3. The applications have an associated 180-day review and processing time frame. During the technical review of the application, a public notice will be prepared and mailed to the applicant by the TCEQ's Chief Clerk's Office with instructions for publishing the notice in accordance with Texas Administrative Code 293. The notice will include instructions on the process to request a contested hearing on the application. Approval to submit request for a contested TCEQ hearing and engage legal representation to represent Ellis County in TCEQ proceedings.

4.2 Pursuant to Chapter §551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation matter concerning special districts and/or TCEQ's receipt of MUD applications.

3.4 Discussion, consideration and approval of Engagement Agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to provide redistricting services following the release of the 2020 U.S. Census. - David Mendez, Bickerstaff

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