1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action to rescind an approved performance bond for the proposed Carrera Ranch (Parcel ID No. 277733). This property contains ± 16.00 acres of land in the T. Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 574, located at the east side of FM 878, ± 2,440 feet south of the intersection of FM 878 and Ike Road, in the exfraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action for a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 189148 from Volume I, Section IV (A) (2) (Residential Lots) of the Subdivision & Development Standards to allow one (1) lot without meeting the minimum road frontage and without meeting the minimum lot size for development & Septic Order. The property contains ± 1.00 acres located on the south side of FM 983, ± 4,915 feet west of the intersection of FM 983 and FM 2377 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Red Oak, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Lucky Ranch. The property contains ± 3.992 acres in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located on the west side of Neck Road, ± 2,600 feet west of the intersection of Newton Road & Neck Road, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Camodo Addition. The property contains ± 57.673 acres in the Thomas M. Rowe Survey, Abstract No. 890, located on the east side of Valek Road, at the northeast intersection of Valek Road and FM 85, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Cody Acres. The property contains ± 7.4870 acres in the A. De La Garza Survey, Abstract No. 2, located on the south side of Old Telico Road, at the southwest intersection of the intersection of Cody Road & Old Telico Road, located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Log Cabin Addition. The property contains ± 5.001 acres in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 2, located on the south side of Log Cabin Road, ± 2,050 feet west of the intersection of Pecan Grove & Log Cabin Road, Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.7 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Pike Estates. The property contains ± 1.901 acres in the T. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 970, located on the south side of Holder Road, ± 3,050 feet west of the intersection of Bud Run Road & Holder Road, Forreston, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.8 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Blessed Ranch. The property contains ± 18.78 acres in the E.T. Branch Survey, Abstract No. 34, located on the west side of Anderson Ranch Road, ± 2,190 feet north of the intersection of Anderson Ranch Road and Bill Lewis Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.9 Discussion, consideration, and action to release a maintenance bond and accept infrastructure for Dove Meadows. The property is located on the south side of Old Maypearl Road ± 6,527 feet west of the intersection of Greathouse and Old Maypearl Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.

2.1 Approval to purchase a 2021 ALAMO Versa Mower Kit and related items in the amount of $32,235.10 from Austin Turf & Tractor using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Number 611-20 for Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.

2.2 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the purchase of seventeen (17) SWAT vests with plates from GT Distributors in an amount of $61,335.49, using BuyBoard Contract # 603-20. Funding will be $50,778.75 grant money and $10,556.74 from current equipment budget for the Sheriff's Office.

2.3 Discussion consideration, and approval to renew the following RFP 2019-012 Food Services of Ellis County Detention Center with Correctional Food Services GP, Inc. for a (3) year renewal period with an eight percent increase.

2.4 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase a Bomag RS460 Recycler/Reclaimer in an amount of $558,848.30 from R.B. Everett & Company for Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3 using the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract number 597-019.

2.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase a Cisco 3-Year Flex Plan for voice services to merge with Cisco WebEx cloud services including equipment from Flair Data Systems, Inc. using the Texas DIR Cooperative Contract No. DIR-TSO-2542 for a total of $114,210.00 to be paid over 3 years using American Rescue Plan Act funds.

2.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase two (2) 2022 Ford F-150 SuperCab trucks for Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3 in a total amount of $63,610.00 using BuyBoard Contract # 601-19 with Caldwell Country Chevrolet.

2.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the Sheriff's Office to engage Pivot Technology Services Corp, d/b/a Computacenter for professional services relating to the implementation and deployment of cybersecurity infrastructure and single sign-on servers and their protocols. Cost is for an amount not to exceed $48,280.00 and will be paid for out of the Sheriff's Office Contract Services fund (reference Consent Agenda F.3).

2.8 Discussion, consideration, and granting of an exemption under Texas Local Government Code §262.024 (1), from the bidding requirements of §262.023 for the purchase of a 2017 Mack MP8 Tractor Truck for Road & Bridge Precinct 4.

2.9 Discussion, consideration and approval to purchase a 2017 Mack Truck Tractor from Penske, Inc. utilizing the exemption granted under Texas Local Government Code §262.024 (1), in an amount of $69,500.00 for Road & Bridge Precinct 4.

2.10 Discussion, consideration, and approval to lease a copier for the Veterans Service Office from Xerox using the Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract Number R191104 in accordance with the Cooperative Purchasing Program, Chapter 271 of the Texas Government Code.

2.11 Discussion, consideration, and approval to lease a copier for the Midlothian, Red Oak, and Ennis Tax offices from Xerox using the Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract Number R191104 in accordance with the Cooperative Purchasing Program, Chapter 271 of the Texas Government Code.

3.1 Approval and acceptance of 1st Quarter 2022 Investment Report - County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers

3.2 Presentation, consideration, and action to approve the Ellis County and District Attorney's Office applying for a grant with the Texas Veterans Commission for the implementation of a Veteran's Treatment Court Program in Ellis County. - County/District Attorney Ann Montgomery

3.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval of interlocal work between County of Ellis and City of Palmer. Work includes reclaim and resurface with 2 courses of chip seal, spot base as needed. Cemetery road 3,681 linear ft. 10 ft. wide. - Precinct 1 Commissioner Randy Stinson

3.4 Briefing of Commissioners' Court on the current status and progress of the Ellis County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The HMP grant was awarded on January 5th, 2021, in the amount of $302,400.00 to assist Ellis County and other local jurisdictions within Ellis County to identify hazards and vulnerabilities in natural disaster mitigation. - Emergency Management Coordinator Samantha Pickett

3.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval to authorize the Ellis County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to apply and accept grant funds from the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) for FY2023 (effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023). Once approved, grant funds will be accepted in line item 001-0430-50940. - Emergency Management Coordinator Samantha Pickett

3.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval of an updated Assessment and Collection Contract for Taxing Units consolidated billing and collections. -Tax Assessor/Collector Richard Rozier

3.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase WASP Inventory Control Software. Software will be used by the Auditor's Office to track assets and calculate depreciation. Software will be available to other offices to track vehicle maintenance and will be available to Purchasing for asset tracking. Software cost is $3,054.67.

3.8 Approval of the following necessary new applicants for the Board of Directors for ESD #7 (Bristol) - Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell • Timothy Jason Birdwell to replace James Pharr Emergency Service District Board member for two-year term from January 2022 through December 2023; • Robert Walker Crittenden to replace Cecil Hammonds Emergency Service District Board #7 member for two-year term from January 2022 through December 2023; • Jody Taylor to replace Tammy Allen Emergency Service District Board #7 member for two-year term from January 2021 through December 2022.

3.9 Approval of resignation for the following from the Board of Directors for ESD #4 (Red Oak) - Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell • Accept resignation of Anthony Modesto, Jr.

3.10 Discussion, consideration, and approval of a renewed burn ban, contingent on any updated fire incident data during dry season. - Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell

3.11 Discussion, consideration, and approval Change Order 2.3 in the amount of $28,625.00 for repairs to the Ellis County Jail (reference Executive Session 4.1). - County Judge Todd Little (Part 1 of 2)

RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

4.1 Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation matter concerning McKinstry contract and work on the Sheriff's Office.

3.11 Discussion, consideration, and approval Change Order 2.3 in the amount of $28,625.00 for repairs to the Ellis County Jail (reference Executive Session 4.1). - County Judge Todd Little (Part 2 of 2)

Jun 14, 2022 Commissioners Court

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OPENING COURT

CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and action:

1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action to rescind an approved performance bond for the proposed Carrera Ranch (Parcel ID No. 277733). This property contains ± 16.00 acres of land in the T. Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 574, located at the east side of FM 878, ± 2,440 feet south of the intersection of FM 878 and Ike Road, in the exfraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action for a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 189148 from Volume I, Section IV (A) (2) (Residential Lots) of the Subdivision & Development Standards to allow one (1) lot without meeting the minimum road frontage and without meeting the minimum lot size for development & Septic Order. The property contains ± 1.00 acres located on the south side of FM 983, ± 4,915 feet west of the intersection of FM 983 and FM 2377 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Red Oak, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Lucky Ranch. The property contains ± 3.992 acres in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located on the west side of Neck Road, ± 2,600 feet west of the intersection of Newton Road & Neck Road, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Camodo Addition. The property contains ± 57.673 acres in the Thomas M. Rowe Survey, Abstract No. 890, located on the east side of Valek Road, at the northeast intersection of Valek Road and FM 85, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Cody Acres. The property contains ± 7.4870 acres in the A. De La Garza Survey, Abstract No. 2, located on the south side of Old Telico Road, at the southwest intersection of the intersection of Cody Road & Old Telico Road, located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Log Cabin Addition. The property contains ± 5.001 acres in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 2, located on the south side of Log Cabin Road, ± 2,050 feet west of the intersection of Pecan Grove & Log Cabin Road, Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.7 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Pike Estates. The property contains ± 1.901 acres in the T. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 970, located on the south side of Holder Road, ± 3,050 feet west of the intersection of Bud Run Road & Holder Road, Forreston, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.8 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Blessed Ranch. The property contains ± 18.78 acres in the E.T. Branch Survey, Abstract No. 34, located on the west side of Anderson Ranch Road, ± 2,190 feet north of the intersection of Anderson Ranch Road and Bill Lewis Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.9 Discussion, consideration, and action to release a maintenance bond and accept infrastructure for Dove Meadows. The property is located on the south side of Old Maypearl Road ± 6,527 feet west of the intersection of Greathouse and Old Maypearl Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.

2.1 Approval to purchase a 2021 ALAMO Versa Mower Kit and related items in the amount of $32,235.10 from Austin Turf & Tractor using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Number 611-20 for Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.

2.2 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the purchase of seventeen (17) SWAT vests with plates from GT Distributors in an amount of $61,335.49, using BuyBoard Contract # 603-20. Funding will be $50,778.75 grant money and $10,556.74 from current equipment budget for the Sheriff's Office.

2.3 Discussion consideration, and approval to renew the following RFP 2019-012 Food Services of Ellis County Detention Center with Correctional Food Services GP, Inc. for a (3) year renewal period with an eight percent increase.

2.4 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase a Bomag RS460 Recycler/Reclaimer in an amount of $558,848.30 from R.B. Everett & Company for Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3 using the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract number 597-019.

2.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase a Cisco 3-Year Flex Plan for voice services to merge with Cisco WebEx cloud services including equipment from Flair Data Systems, Inc. using the Texas DIR Cooperative Contract No. DIR-TSO-2542 for a total of $114,210.00 to be paid over 3 years using American Rescue Plan Act funds.

2.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase two (2) 2022 Ford F-150 SuperCab trucks for Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3 in a total amount of $63,610.00 using BuyBoard Contract # 601-19 with Caldwell Country Chevrolet.

2.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the Sheriff's Office to engage Pivot Technology Services Corp, d/b/a Computacenter for professional services relating to the implementation and deployment of cybersecurity infrastructure and single sign-on servers and their protocols. Cost is for an amount not to exceed $48,280.00 and will be paid for out of the Sheriff's Office Contract Services fund (reference Consent Agenda F.3).

2.8 Discussion, consideration, and granting of an exemption under Texas Local Government Code §262.024 (1), from the bidding requirements of §262.023 for the purchase of a 2017 Mack MP8 Tractor Truck for Road & Bridge Precinct 4.

2.9 Discussion, consideration and approval to purchase a 2017 Mack Truck Tractor from Penske, Inc. utilizing the exemption granted under Texas Local Government Code §262.024 (1), in an amount of $69,500.00 for Road & Bridge Precinct 4.

2.10 Discussion, consideration, and approval to lease a copier for the Veterans Service Office from Xerox using the Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract Number R191104 in accordance with the Cooperative Purchasing Program, Chapter 271 of the Texas Government Code.

2.11 Discussion, consideration, and approval to lease a copier for the Midlothian, Red Oak, and Ennis Tax offices from Xerox using the Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract Number R191104 in accordance with the Cooperative Purchasing Program, Chapter 271 of the Texas Government Code.

3.1 Approval and acceptance of 1st Quarter 2022 Investment Report - County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers

3.2 Presentation, consideration, and action to approve the Ellis County and District Attorney's Office applying for a grant with the Texas Veterans Commission for the implementation of a Veteran's Treatment Court Program in Ellis County. - County/District Attorney Ann Montgomery

3.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval of interlocal work between County of Ellis and City of Palmer. Work includes reclaim and resurface with 2 courses of chip seal, spot base as needed. Cemetery road 3,681 linear ft. 10 ft. wide. - Precinct 1 Commissioner Randy Stinson

3.4 Briefing of Commissioners' Court on the current status and progress of the Ellis County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The HMP grant was awarded on January 5th, 2021, in the amount of $302,400.00 to assist Ellis County and other local jurisdictions within Ellis County to identify hazards and vulnerabilities in natural disaster mitigation. - Emergency Management Coordinator Samantha Pickett

3.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval to authorize the Ellis County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to apply and accept grant funds from the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) for FY2023 (effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023). Once approved, grant funds will be accepted in line item 001-0430-50940. - Emergency Management Coordinator Samantha Pickett

3.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval of an updated Assessment and Collection Contract for Taxing Units consolidated billing and collections. -Tax Assessor/Collector Richard Rozier

3.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase WASP Inventory Control Software. Software will be used by the Auditor's Office to track assets and calculate depreciation. Software will be available to other offices to track vehicle maintenance and will be available to Purchasing for asset tracking. Software cost is $3,054.67.

3.8 Approval of the following necessary new applicants for the Board of Directors for ESD #7 (Bristol) - Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell • Timothy Jason Birdwell to replace James Pharr Emergency Service District Board member for two-year term from January 2022 through December 2023; • Robert Walker Crittenden to replace Cecil Hammonds Emergency Service District Board #7 member for two-year term from January 2022 through December 2023; • Jody Taylor to replace Tammy Allen Emergency Service District Board #7 member for two-year term from January 2021 through December 2022.

3.9 Approval of resignation for the following from the Board of Directors for ESD #4 (Red Oak) - Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell • Accept resignation of Anthony Modesto, Jr.

3.10 Discussion, consideration, and approval of a renewed burn ban, contingent on any updated fire incident data during dry season. - Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell

3.11 Discussion, consideration, and approval Change Order 2.3 in the amount of $28,625.00 for repairs to the Ellis County Jail (reference Executive Session 4.1). - County Judge Todd Little (Part 1 of 2)

RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

4.1 Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, consultation with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation matter concerning McKinstry contract and work on the Sheriff's Office.

3.11 Discussion, consideration, and approval Change Order 2.3 in the amount of $28,625.00 for repairs to the Ellis County Jail (reference Executive Session 4.1). - County Judge Todd Little (Part 2 of 2)

Jun 14, 2022 Commissioners Court

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