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OPENING COURT

Presentation of a Proclamation celebrating the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the founding of The City of Ennis. - County Judge, Todd Little

CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and action:

1.1 Consideration and action for a request to accept a performance bond for the proposed Ferris Ranch, Phase II Subdivision. The property contains ± 52.078 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located on the south side of FM 660 ± 1,100 feet south of the intersection of Geronimo Street and FM 660, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.2 Discussion, consideration & action on a replat of Schelhorn Addition, a replat of Nors Addition Lots 2 & 3, Block 1. The property contains ± 10.980 acres of land located on the south side of Old Alma Road ± 585 feet west of the intersection of Old Alma Road & Nors Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.3 Discussion, consideration & action on a replat of Valley Farm Road Estates Lots 1R-1 & 1R-2. The property contains ± 4.55 acres of land located on the south side of FM 85, ± 1,970 feet west of the intersection of FM 85 & Zmolek Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.4 Discussion, consideration & action to release a performance bond and accept maintenance bonds for Jordan Run, Phase IV. The property contains ± 98.218 acres of land in the E. Ballard Survey, Abstract No. 119, the E.A. Moore Survey, Abstract No. 773, and the J. Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 558, located south of Makala Drive, ± 330 feet east of the intersection of Katrina Run and Norrell Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.5 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Rader Ranch. The property contains ± 16.982 acres of land in the P. Olivari Survey, Abstract No. 812, located on the north side of FM 66 ± 1,274 feet west of the intersection of FM 66 and Cunningham Meadows Rd., in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.

2.1 Discussion, consideration and approval to purchase two 2023 Clement Allstar Dump Trailers from Utility Trailer of Dallas, Inc. in the amount of $33,650.00 per unit, utilizing the exemption granted under §262.024 (1) of the Texas Local Government Code May 3, 2022.

2.2 Discussion, consideration and approval to purchase a Conveyor Type Dishwasher for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $100,850.77 using Choice Partners Co-Op Contract #19/039TJ-02 with Ace Mart Restaurant Supply. - Purchasing, E.J. Harbin & County Sheriff, Brad Norma

2.3 Discussion, consideration and approval of the Schindler Modernization Proposal to modernize the elevator system at the Ellis County Jail in an amount of $171,710.00, using Omnia Contract #R200501 with Schindler. - Purchasing, E.J. Harbin & County Sheriff, Brad Norman

2.4 Consideration and approval to renew the following bid for a (1) year renewal period: Bid No. RFP- 2019- 009 Disaster Debris Monitoring and Consulting Services with Debris Tech.

2.5 Discussion, consideration and approval for Cisco 3-Year Flex Plan in the amount of $114,210.00 for voice services to merge with Cisco WebEx cloud services as well as hardware telephone refresh in the amount of $46,580.30 to be purchased from Flair Data Systems, Inc. using Texas DIR Cooperative contract No. DIR-TSO-2542 with American Rescue Plan Act Funds. - IT Director, Teral Crawford

2.6 Discussion, consideration and approval to renew a contract with Axon for the Fleet equipment in the Sheriff's Office marked vehicles. Contract will be under the BuyBoard Contract #648-21, for the duration of 64 months, to be paid out of the Sheriff's Budget, Equipment Line #001-0010-50802. Payment schedule is depicted in the following graph:

2.7 Discussion, consideration and approval to purchase the Axon Interview Room equipment and services with existing budgeted funds, under the BuyBoard Contract #648-21, for the duration of 5 years, to be paid out of the Sheriff's Budget, Equipment Line #001-0010-508020. Payment schedule is depicted in the following graph:

2.8 Discussion, consideration and approval to purchase additional tasers and body cameras with existing budgeted funds, under the BuyBoard Contract #648-21, for the duration of 4 years, to be paid out of the Sheriff's Budget, Equipment Line #001-0010-508020. Payment schedule is depicted in the following graph:

3.1 Presentation and acceptance of the County Treasurer's 4th Quarter 2021 Investment Report, pursuant to Chapter §2256.023 of the Texas Local Government Code. - County Treasurer, Cheryl Chamber

3.2 Discussion, consideration and approval of the reappointment of Commissioner Lane Grayson as primary representative to the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the North Central Texas Council on Governments (NCTCOG) for a two-year term commencing on July 1, 2022 and pursuant to the RTC Bylaws, reappointment of Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards as the alternate representative, also for a two-year term commencing July 1, 2022. - County Judge, Todd Little

3.3 Discussion consideration and approval to increase Change Fund for all 4 Tax Office locations. Tax Assessor Collector, Richard Rozi

3.4 Canvassing of the results of the Constitutional Amendment Election held on May 7, 2022 in Ellis County, Texas, for the purpose of voting in a special election to adopt or reject the proposed Constitutional Amendments as submitted by the 87th Legislature, Special Session, of the State of Texas. Elections Administrator, Jana Onyon

3.5 Discussion, consideration and approval of a lease agreement between Ellis County and the City of Mansfield under an interlocal cooperative contract for the lease of Voting Machines. County agrees to lease to Lessee the Voting Machines for a fee of $299.25 per machine paid in advance. Said payment is for a period of June 1,2022 through June 20,2022 and is due by 2:00 p.m. the tenth day before the lease period begins. Lessee agrees to pay the contract amount, prior to receiving the equipment, and no later than 10 days before the beginning of the lease period. - Elections Administrator, Jana Onyon

3.6 Discussion, consideration and approval to participate in and receive safety equipment through the 2022 TAC RMP Employee Safety Program totaling $11,975.08 in value for the Road & Bridge / Maintenance Departments and Sheriffs Office. - Human Resources Director, Theresa Taylo

3.7 Discussion, consideration and approval to pay the annual Request for Payment for contracted services in the amount of $30,000.00 to FirstLook Center. - FirstLook CEO, Donna Youn

3.8 Discussion, consideration and approval of the Reclassification and Restoration of a Heavy Equipment Operator position to the RB3 payroll budget; Remove one Road Worker position and add one Heavy Equipment Operator to the current 2021-2022 Budget. - Commissioner, Pet US, Paul Per

3.9 Discussion and acceptance of the Notice of Retirement of IT Director, Teral Crawford effective May 25, 2022. - County Judge, Todd Little

RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

4.1 Pursuant to Local Texas Government Code §551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation and reassignment of duties of the Ellis County IT Director resulting from the retirement of Director Teral Crawford.

May 17, 2022 Commissioners Court

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OPENING COURT

Presentation of a Proclamation celebrating the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the founding of The City of Ennis. - County Judge, Todd Little

CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and action:

1.1 Consideration and action for a request to accept a performance bond for the proposed Ferris Ranch, Phase II Subdivision. The property contains ± 52.078 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located on the south side of FM 660 ± 1,100 feet south of the intersection of Geronimo Street and FM 660, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.2 Discussion, consideration & action on a replat of Schelhorn Addition, a replat of Nors Addition Lots 2 & 3, Block 1. The property contains ± 10.980 acres of land located on the south side of Old Alma Road ± 585 feet west of the intersection of Old Alma Road & Nors Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.3 Discussion, consideration & action on a replat of Valley Farm Road Estates Lots 1R-1 & 1R-2. The property contains ± 4.55 acres of land located on the south side of FM 85, ± 1,970 feet west of the intersection of FM 85 & Zmolek Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.4 Discussion, consideration & action to release a performance bond and accept maintenance bonds for Jordan Run, Phase IV. The property contains ± 98.218 acres of land in the E. Ballard Survey, Abstract No. 119, the E.A. Moore Survey, Abstract No. 773, and the J. Johnson Survey, Abstract No. 558, located south of Makala Drive, ± 330 feet east of the intersection of Katrina Run and Norrell Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.5 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Rader Ranch. The property contains ± 16.982 acres of land in the P. Olivari Survey, Abstract No. 812, located on the north side of FM 66 ± 1,274 feet west of the intersection of FM 66 and Cunningham Meadows Rd., in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.

2.1 Discussion, consideration and approval to purchase two 2023 Clement Allstar Dump Trailers from Utility Trailer of Dallas, Inc. in the amount of $33,650.00 per unit, utilizing the exemption granted under §262.024 (1) of the Texas Local Government Code May 3, 2022.

2.2 Discussion, consideration and approval to purchase a Conveyor Type Dishwasher for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $100,850.77 using Choice Partners Co-Op Contract #19/039TJ-02 with Ace Mart Restaurant Supply. - Purchasing, E.J. Harbin & County Sheriff, Brad Norma

2.3 Discussion, consideration and approval of the Schindler Modernization Proposal to modernize the elevator system at the Ellis County Jail in an amount of $171,710.00, using Omnia Contract #R200501 with Schindler. - Purchasing, E.J. Harbin & County Sheriff, Brad Norman

2.4 Consideration and approval to renew the following bid for a (1) year renewal period: Bid No. RFP- 2019- 009 Disaster Debris Monitoring and Consulting Services with Debris Tech.

2.5 Discussion, consideration and approval for Cisco 3-Year Flex Plan in the amount of $114,210.00 for voice services to merge with Cisco WebEx cloud services as well as hardware telephone refresh in the amount of $46,580.30 to be purchased from Flair Data Systems, Inc. using Texas DIR Cooperative contract No. DIR-TSO-2542 with American Rescue Plan Act Funds. - IT Director, Teral Crawford

2.6 Discussion, consideration and approval to renew a contract with Axon for the Fleet equipment in the Sheriff's Office marked vehicles. Contract will be under the BuyBoard Contract #648-21, for the duration of 64 months, to be paid out of the Sheriff's Budget, Equipment Line #001-0010-50802. Payment schedule is depicted in the following graph:

2.7 Discussion, consideration and approval to purchase the Axon Interview Room equipment and services with existing budgeted funds, under the BuyBoard Contract #648-21, for the duration of 5 years, to be paid out of the Sheriff's Budget, Equipment Line #001-0010-508020. Payment schedule is depicted in the following graph:

2.8 Discussion, consideration and approval to purchase additional tasers and body cameras with existing budgeted funds, under the BuyBoard Contract #648-21, for the duration of 4 years, to be paid out of the Sheriff's Budget, Equipment Line #001-0010-508020. Payment schedule is depicted in the following graph:

3.1 Presentation and acceptance of the County Treasurer's 4th Quarter 2021 Investment Report, pursuant to Chapter §2256.023 of the Texas Local Government Code. - County Treasurer, Cheryl Chamber

3.2 Discussion, consideration and approval of the reappointment of Commissioner Lane Grayson as primary representative to the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the North Central Texas Council on Governments (NCTCOG) for a two-year term commencing on July 1, 2022 and pursuant to the RTC Bylaws, reappointment of Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards as the alternate representative, also for a two-year term commencing July 1, 2022. - County Judge, Todd Little

3.3 Discussion consideration and approval to increase Change Fund for all 4 Tax Office locations. Tax Assessor Collector, Richard Rozi

3.4 Canvassing of the results of the Constitutional Amendment Election held on May 7, 2022 in Ellis County, Texas, for the purpose of voting in a special election to adopt or reject the proposed Constitutional Amendments as submitted by the 87th Legislature, Special Session, of the State of Texas. Elections Administrator, Jana Onyon

3.5 Discussion, consideration and approval of a lease agreement between Ellis County and the City of Mansfield under an interlocal cooperative contract for the lease of Voting Machines. County agrees to lease to Lessee the Voting Machines for a fee of $299.25 per machine paid in advance. Said payment is for a period of June 1,2022 through June 20,2022 and is due by 2:00 p.m. the tenth day before the lease period begins. Lessee agrees to pay the contract amount, prior to receiving the equipment, and no later than 10 days before the beginning of the lease period. - Elections Administrator, Jana Onyon

3.6 Discussion, consideration and approval to participate in and receive safety equipment through the 2022 TAC RMP Employee Safety Program totaling $11,975.08 in value for the Road & Bridge / Maintenance Departments and Sheriffs Office. - Human Resources Director, Theresa Taylo

3.7 Discussion, consideration and approval to pay the annual Request for Payment for contracted services in the amount of $30,000.00 to FirstLook Center. - FirstLook CEO, Donna Youn

3.8 Discussion, consideration and approval of the Reclassification and Restoration of a Heavy Equipment Operator position to the RB3 payroll budget; Remove one Road Worker position and add one Heavy Equipment Operator to the current 2021-2022 Budget. - Commissioner, Pet US, Paul Per

3.9 Discussion and acceptance of the Notice of Retirement of IT Director, Teral Crawford effective May 25, 2022. - County Judge, Todd Little

RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

4.1 Pursuant to Local Texas Government Code §551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation and reassignment of duties of the Ellis County IT Director resulting from the retirement of Director Teral Crawford.

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