3.2 Annual interpretation and update of Ag Extension Programs. - AghLife Extension Service Director Mark Arnold

3.1 Discussion, consideration, and recommendation to TxDOT regarding the alignment of the 1387 Thoroughfare Route - Precinct 4 Commissioner Kyle Butler

RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

3.7 Informational briefing regarding the Small Business Loan Declaration (Texas #17622) for the August 22-25, 2022, localized flooding. Ellis County homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofit organizations are eligible for low interest loans for physical and economic damage from the August 22-25 flooding event. - Emergency Management Coordinator Samantha Pickett

1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Butler and Pruski Addition No. 2. The property contains ±20.19 acres in the R. de la Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located ±665 feet east of the intersection of Eason Road and Chemlar Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action for a request to accept performance bonds for the proposed Ellis Ranch Estates (Parcel ID No. 188955, 215690, and 234508). The property contains ±246.358 acres of land in the J. Plunkett Survey - Abstract No. 826, the A. Smith Survey - Abstract No. 1037, and the H. Smith Survey - Abstract No. 1004, located at the north side of FM 878 ±5,050 feet west of the intersection of FM 878 and Rutherford Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Anderson Acres. The property contains ±10.1106 acres in the ET Branch Survey, Abstract No. 34, located north of the intersection of Anderson Ranch Road and Bill Lewis Drive, Forreston, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action on a replat of Barton Acres, Lots 1A-1C. The property contains ±6.179 acres located northeast at the intersection of Barton Road and W. 1st Street, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) oc the City of Maypearl, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Celestial Farm. The property contains ±6.910 acres in the H. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 480, located on the west side of Bud Run Road, ±1,650 feet north of the intersection of Bud Run Road and Holder Road, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Compton Estates. The property contains ±10.300 acres in the J. Fifer Survey, Abstract No. 351, located on the west side of Compton Lane, ±1,900 feet north of the intersection of Compton Lane and Compton Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.7 Discussion, consideration, and action on a replat of Grade Casa Ranchitos Tract 17A-17C. The property contains ±7.698 acres, located at the intersection of Old Maypearl Road and Grande Casa Road, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.8 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of McVickers Acres. The property contains ±7.976 acres in the M. Cheek Survey, Abstract No. 219, located on the west side of Smith Road, ±500 feet north of the intersection of Smith Road and Jackson Road, Maypearl, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.9 Discussion, consideration, and action on a replat of Starks Acres, Lot 1 AR, Block A. The property contains ±2.814 acres of land located at the intersection of FM 66 and Richard Road, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.10 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of The Ranch at Stone Hill. This property contains ±125.000 acres of land in the J. Wells Survey, Abstract No. 1183; the J. Woods Survey, Abstract No. 1144; the W.M. Turner Survey, Abstract No. 1093; the B. Barton Survey, Abstract No. 138; located at the south of the intersection of Greathouse Road and Greathouse Circle, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.11 Discussion, consideration, and action to accept a maintenance letter of credit for Sagebrush Addition. The property contains ±92.217 acres of land located at the intersection of Longbranch Road and Hayes Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.12 Conduct a public hearing to discuss amending Minute Order 215.06, the Order Regulating Screening of Certain Outdoor Businesses and Licensing & Regulation of Automotive Salvage & Junkyards, collectively known as the Outdoor Business Order, last adopted on June 26th, 2006. The primary purpose of these amendments is to provide updated visual aesthetic standards, development review process, licensing & revocation process, and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, provide a conflicts clause, severability clause, and set an effective date.

1.13 Consider and act upon proposed amendments to Minute Order 215.06, the Order Regulating Screening of Certain Outdoor Businesses and Licensing & Regulation of Automotive Salvage & Junkyards, collectively known as the Outdoor Business Order, last adopted on June 26th, 2006. The primary purpose of these amendments is to provide updated visual aesthetic standards, development review process, licensing & revocation process, and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, providing a conflicts clause, severability clause, and set an effective date.

1.14 Conduct a public hearing to discuss amending the Ellis County Quality Growth Initiatives, Volume I, Section IX (Mobile/Manufactured Home & RV Parks) and Section XXI (Definitions). These amendments are primarily designated to update the requirements for Infrastructure Development plans for manufactured/mobile home & RV parks, multi-tenant developments, and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, provide a conflicts clause, severability clause, and an effective date.

1.15 Consider and act upon proposed amendments to the Ellis County Quality Growth Initiatives, Volume I, Section IX (Mobile/Manufactured Home & RV Parks) and Section XXI (Definitions). These amendments are primarily designated to update the requirements for Infrastructure Development plans for manufactured/mobile home & RV parks, multi-tenant developments, and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, providing a conflicts clause, severability clause, and an effective date.

2.1 Discussion, consideration, and approval to sign an interlocal agreement between the City of Waxahachie and Ellis County in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.

2.2 Discussion, consideration, and action to declare the listed items as surplus to be disposed in accordance with Local Government Code, Chapter 263, for Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3: 1996 Peterbilt Truck Model 379, VIN IXP5DB8X9TD418074; 2014 Dodge 1500 Pick Up, VIN 3C6JRDT3EG190761; 2018 New Holland Tractor TS6.120, NT00450M; 2011 Case IH 85C Cab Tractor, 2BJB22137; 60" Alamo Trimmer Head; Alamo Machete; Air Compressor; Culverts (3 each); flatbed trailer w/ Bobcat Welder Mounted; Timber VST Sickle Bar; Lincoln Welder.

2.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase body cameras from Axon Enterprise, Inc. using the Texas Association of School Boards BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 648-21 in the amount of $249,561.50 for the Jail with a payment plan over 5 years at $49,912.30 per year.

2.4 Discussion, consideration, and approval to award RFP-2022-005 Design and Implementation of High-Speed Gigabit Fiber Internet for a 5-year contract with AT&T Corporation.

2.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to execute a lease agreement with American National Leasing for a 2022 Nissan Rouge for the County Attorney's Office.

2.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase equipment, supplies, and services on an as-needed basis using the following cooperative contracts for purchases up to the department/elected official's approved budget amount by the Ellis County Commissioners' Court: Texas Association of School Boards BuyBoard Cooperative Contracts; TIPS Cooperative Contracts; Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR); Choice Partners Cooperative Contract; Omnia Partners Contracts; IGovernment Procurement Alliance; General Services Administration (GSA); Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC); Sourcewell; Texas SmartBuy; Texas Multiple Award Schedule Program (TXMAS)

2.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval to advertise and solicit for a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for a Grant Writer.

2.8 Discussion, consideration, and approval to award RFP-2022-024 Mobile Command Vehicle to Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC in the amount of $2,069,315.00 for Emergency Management.

2.9 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the purchase of proprietary equipment; use of intellectual property and integration services from CML Security for upgrades to the Jail control systems using the approved Sole Source Exemption (Minute Order 261.21) in an amount of $127,750.00.

2.10 Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Schindler Modernization Proposal to modernize Elevators 1 and 2 at the Ellis County Jail in the amount of $383,582.00 with authorization to pay $191,791.00 at the time of proposal acceptance using Omnia Cooperative Contract #R200501 with Schindler.

3.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval of the engagement letter from GRS Consulting, who provide actuarial services necessary for GASB 75 compliance; approval includes Judge Little signing the engagement letter. - County Auditor Janet Martin

3.4 Discussion, consideration and approval of FY2022-2023 payroll changes necessary for approved employee reclassifications that were inadvertently omitted from the page containing the employee classification lists but were included in the approved budget. These changes are to be effective October 1, 2022. - County Auditor Janet Martin

3.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval to add four (4) total cash drawers: two (2) property tax and two (2) motor vehicle drawers for the budget approved addition of Clerk II positions at the Waxahachie Tax Office. - Tax Assessor/Collector Richard Rozier

3.8 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to sign a bond approval for Baylor Scott & White in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Items 3.9 - 3.12

3.13 Discussion, consideration, and action regarding a renewed burn ban, contingent on any updated data during dry season. - Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell

3.14 Discussion, consideration, and approval of action in response to breach of contract and related issues with AMR. - Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell

3.15 Discussion, consideration and approval of response to the Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for TPDES (Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit for Municipal Wastewater from TCEQ and related to the Highland Lakes MUD and FM 875 MUD, by hiring outside counsel and/or retention of P3 Works. - County Judge Todd Little

3.16 Discussion, consideration and approval of proceeding with litigation related to the Eyrie Meadows subdivision and specifically, a claim on the maintenance bond of the developer, as well as others involved in the construction and development of the subdivision due to numerous drainage issues as well as concrete roads that are failing and do not meet the standards for County acceptance. -County Judge Todd Little

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Oct 18, 2022 Commissioners Court

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PROCLAMATION

PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT AGENDA

3.2 Annual interpretation and update of Ag Extension Programs. - AghLife Extension Service Director Mark Arnold

3.1 Discussion, consideration, and recommendation to TxDOT regarding the alignment of the 1387 Thoroughfare Route - Precinct 4 Commissioner Kyle Butler

RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

3.7 Informational briefing regarding the Small Business Loan Declaration (Texas #17622) for the August 22-25, 2022, localized flooding. Ellis County homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofit organizations are eligible for low interest loans for physical and economic damage from the August 22-25 flooding event. - Emergency Management Coordinator Samantha Pickett

1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Butler and Pruski Addition No. 2. The property contains ±20.19 acres in the R. de la Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located ±665 feet east of the intersection of Eason Road and Chemlar Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action for a request to accept performance bonds for the proposed Ellis Ranch Estates (Parcel ID No. 188955, 215690, and 234508). The property contains ±246.358 acres of land in the J. Plunkett Survey - Abstract No. 826, the A. Smith Survey - Abstract No. 1037, and the H. Smith Survey - Abstract No. 1004, located at the north side of FM 878 ±5,050 feet west of the intersection of FM 878 and Rutherford Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Anderson Acres. The property contains ±10.1106 acres in the ET Branch Survey, Abstract No. 34, located north of the intersection of Anderson Ranch Road and Bill Lewis Drive, Forreston, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action on a replat of Barton Acres, Lots 1A-1C. The property contains ±6.179 acres located northeast at the intersection of Barton Road and W. 1st Street, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) oc the City of Maypearl, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Celestial Farm. The property contains ±6.910 acres in the H. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 480, located on the west side of Bud Run Road, ±1,650 feet north of the intersection of Bud Run Road and Holder Road, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Compton Estates. The property contains ±10.300 acres in the J. Fifer Survey, Abstract No. 351, located on the west side of Compton Lane, ±1,900 feet north of the intersection of Compton Lane and Compton Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.7 Discussion, consideration, and action on a replat of Grade Casa Ranchitos Tract 17A-17C. The property contains ±7.698 acres, located at the intersection of Old Maypearl Road and Grande Casa Road, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.8 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of McVickers Acres. The property contains ±7.976 acres in the M. Cheek Survey, Abstract No. 219, located on the west side of Smith Road, ±500 feet north of the intersection of Smith Road and Jackson Road, Maypearl, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.9 Discussion, consideration, and action on a replat of Starks Acres, Lot 1 AR, Block A. The property contains ±2.814 acres of land located at the intersection of FM 66 and Richard Road, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.10 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of The Ranch at Stone Hill. This property contains ±125.000 acres of land in the J. Wells Survey, Abstract No. 1183; the J. Woods Survey, Abstract No. 1144; the W.M. Turner Survey, Abstract No. 1093; the B. Barton Survey, Abstract No. 138; located at the south of the intersection of Greathouse Road and Greathouse Circle, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.11 Discussion, consideration, and action to accept a maintenance letter of credit for Sagebrush Addition. The property contains ±92.217 acres of land located at the intersection of Longbranch Road and Hayes Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.12 Conduct a public hearing to discuss amending Minute Order 215.06, the Order Regulating Screening of Certain Outdoor Businesses and Licensing & Regulation of Automotive Salvage & Junkyards, collectively known as the Outdoor Business Order, last adopted on June 26th, 2006. The primary purpose of these amendments is to provide updated visual aesthetic standards, development review process, licensing & revocation process, and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, provide a conflicts clause, severability clause, and set an effective date.

1.13 Consider and act upon proposed amendments to Minute Order 215.06, the Order Regulating Screening of Certain Outdoor Businesses and Licensing & Regulation of Automotive Salvage & Junkyards, collectively known as the Outdoor Business Order, last adopted on June 26th, 2006. The primary purpose of these amendments is to provide updated visual aesthetic standards, development review process, licensing & revocation process, and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, providing a conflicts clause, severability clause, and set an effective date.

1.14 Conduct a public hearing to discuss amending the Ellis County Quality Growth Initiatives, Volume I, Section IX (Mobile/Manufactured Home & RV Parks) and Section XXI (Definitions). These amendments are primarily designated to update the requirements for Infrastructure Development plans for manufactured/mobile home & RV parks, multi-tenant developments, and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, provide a conflicts clause, severability clause, and an effective date.

1.15 Consider and act upon proposed amendments to the Ellis County Quality Growth Initiatives, Volume I, Section IX (Mobile/Manufactured Home & RV Parks) and Section XXI (Definitions). These amendments are primarily designated to update the requirements for Infrastructure Development plans for manufactured/mobile home & RV parks, multi-tenant developments, and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, providing a conflicts clause, severability clause, and an effective date.

2.1 Discussion, consideration, and approval to sign an interlocal agreement between the City of Waxahachie and Ellis County in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.

2.2 Discussion, consideration, and action to declare the listed items as surplus to be disposed in accordance with Local Government Code, Chapter 263, for Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3: 1996 Peterbilt Truck Model 379, VIN IXP5DB8X9TD418074; 2014 Dodge 1500 Pick Up, VIN 3C6JRDT3EG190761; 2018 New Holland Tractor TS6.120, NT00450M; 2011 Case IH 85C Cab Tractor, 2BJB22137; 60" Alamo Trimmer Head; Alamo Machete; Air Compressor; Culverts (3 each); flatbed trailer w/ Bobcat Welder Mounted; Timber VST Sickle Bar; Lincoln Welder.

2.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase body cameras from Axon Enterprise, Inc. using the Texas Association of School Boards BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 648-21 in the amount of $249,561.50 for the Jail with a payment plan over 5 years at $49,912.30 per year.

2.4 Discussion, consideration, and approval to award RFP-2022-005 Design and Implementation of High-Speed Gigabit Fiber Internet for a 5-year contract with AT&T Corporation.

2.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to execute a lease agreement with American National Leasing for a 2022 Nissan Rouge for the County Attorney's Office.

2.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase equipment, supplies, and services on an as-needed basis using the following cooperative contracts for purchases up to the department/elected official's approved budget amount by the Ellis County Commissioners' Court: Texas Association of School Boards BuyBoard Cooperative Contracts; TIPS Cooperative Contracts; Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR); Choice Partners Cooperative Contract; Omnia Partners Contracts; IGovernment Procurement Alliance; General Services Administration (GSA); Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC); Sourcewell; Texas SmartBuy; Texas Multiple Award Schedule Program (TXMAS)

2.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval to advertise and solicit for a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for a Grant Writer.

2.8 Discussion, consideration, and approval to award RFP-2022-024 Mobile Command Vehicle to Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC in the amount of $2,069,315.00 for Emergency Management.

2.9 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the purchase of proprietary equipment; use of intellectual property and integration services from CML Security for upgrades to the Jail control systems using the approved Sole Source Exemption (Minute Order 261.21) in an amount of $127,750.00.

2.10 Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Schindler Modernization Proposal to modernize Elevators 1 and 2 at the Ellis County Jail in the amount of $383,582.00 with authorization to pay $191,791.00 at the time of proposal acceptance using Omnia Cooperative Contract #R200501 with Schindler.

3.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval of the engagement letter from GRS Consulting, who provide actuarial services necessary for GASB 75 compliance; approval includes Judge Little signing the engagement letter. - County Auditor Janet Martin

3.4 Discussion, consideration and approval of FY2022-2023 payroll changes necessary for approved employee reclassifications that were inadvertently omitted from the page containing the employee classification lists but were included in the approved budget. These changes are to be effective October 1, 2022. - County Auditor Janet Martin

3.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval to add four (4) total cash drawers: two (2) property tax and two (2) motor vehicle drawers for the budget approved addition of Clerk II positions at the Waxahachie Tax Office. - Tax Assessor/Collector Richard Rozier

3.8 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to sign a bond approval for Baylor Scott & White in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Items 3.9 - 3.12

3.13 Discussion, consideration, and action regarding a renewed burn ban, contingent on any updated data during dry season. - Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell

3.14 Discussion, consideration, and approval of action in response to breach of contract and related issues with AMR. - Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell

3.15 Discussion, consideration and approval of response to the Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision for TPDES (Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit for Municipal Wastewater from TCEQ and related to the Highland Lakes MUD and FM 875 MUD, by hiring outside counsel and/or retention of P3 Works. - County Judge Todd Little

3.16 Discussion, consideration and approval of proceeding with litigation related to the Eyrie Meadows subdivision and specifically, a claim on the maintenance bond of the developer, as well as others involved in the construction and development of the subdivision due to numerous drainage issues as well as concrete roads that are failing and do not meet the standards for County acceptance. -County Judge Todd Little

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Oct 18, 2022 Commissioners Court

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