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OPENING COURT

CONSENT AGENDA

1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action for a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 189772 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, the minimum lot size for the Development & Septic Order and the minimum lot width requirement. The property contains ± 0.9178 acres of land located on the west side of Valek Road, ± 1,780 feet north of the intersection of Valek Road and FM 85 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2. (Part 1 of 2)

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Fort Joe. The property contains ± 5.00 acres in the C. Cobb Survey, Abstract No. 220, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of FM 55 and U.S. Highway 77 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action to release a performance bond and accept a maintenance bond for the Estates of Hidden Creek, as stated in Exhibit A. The property contains ± 99.170 acres of land located near the itnersection of FM 387 and Ring Road in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.

2.1 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase furniture, moving, and installation services for the Information Technology Department from Oak Cliff Office Products using the TIPS Cooperative Contract Number 200301 for $4,639.64 and estimated moving services of $2,250.00 (a total of $6,889.64).

2.2 Discussion, consideration, and approval to procure temporary staffing, direct-hire, and other employee services using HGAC Contract No. TS06-21 with Robert Half International, Inc for a contract grant writer.

2.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase ElecTask software for the elections office team to track and manage task for each election. Funds would come from 001-0210-508880.

3.1 Approval of interlocal work between Road & Bridge Precinct 1 and the City of Palmer (ref. Interlocal Minute Order 5.56.22-A7). Interlocal work includes reclaim and resurface with 2-course chip seal, including stabilization with Earthlok on the following roads: Poinsetta, Cherry Point, and Beck, with a total cost of $102,797.44. - Precinct 1 Commissioner Randy Stinson

3.2 Approval of interlocal work between Road & BridgePrecinct 4 and the City of Red Oak (ref. Interlocal Minute Order 556.22). Work is to include a rehabilitate, stabilize with Earthlok soil stabilization, make ready for asphalt laydown on roads Pebble Creek Ln, Ranch Rd, Deer Creek, Fawn Ridge Dr., Beaver Creek Dr., Fox Grove Dr., and Shawnee Road. - Precinct 4 Commissioner Kyle Butler

3.3 Approval of interlocal work between Road & Bridge Precinct 4 and the City of Oak Leaf (ref. Interlocal Minute Order 556.22). Work is to include 4.1 miles of 1 coarse chip seal, CRS2 grade 4 lightweight aggregate for top surface of the following roads: Hackberry, Cedar Dr., Elm Dr., Locust Ct., Walnut Ct., Walnut Dr., Red Bud Ct., Pecan Ln., Winding Creek Trl., Shallow Creek Ct., Roaring Creek Dr., Roaring Creek Ct., and Little Creek Ct. - Precinct 4 Commissioner Kyle Butler

3.4 Discussion and action regarding the Brinks contract pursuant to RFB-2002-022 and approved by this court on August 9th, 2022, Minute Order 380.22. - County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers (Part 1 of 2)

3.5 Discussion, consideration, and action to proceed with a countywide compensation & reclassification study as it relates to a request for proposal, or to use an interlocal agreement with the City of Waxahachie regarding the hiring of a consultant. - Human Resources Director Theresa Taylor

3.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval of an order to renew the designation of the Waxahachie Civic Center as a temporary auxiliary courthouse, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §292.001. -County Court at Law #1 Judge Jim Chapman

3.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into a new lease agreement between the Cities of Waxahachie, Texas ("Civic Center") and Ellis County, Texas for continued use of the Civic Center as an auxiliary courthouse for a period commencing January 26th, 2024 and terminating on December 12th, 2024; the auxiliary courthouse will be used three (3) days per month at a cost of $1,352.00/day, all inclusive. - County Court at Low #1 Judge Jim Chapman

3.8 Discussion, consideration and approval of Contract Addendum 1 with Bass Reeves Film Production for use of the Historic Courthouse and certain spaces therein for the purpose of filming. - County Judge Todd Little

3.9 Discussion, consideration, and action on a request to grant a 15-foot sanitary sewer easement through the county-owned property known as the County Farm (Parcel ID 193411).- Department of Development Director Alberto Mares (Part 1 of 2)

RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action for a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 189772 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, the minimum lot size for the Development & Septic Order and the minimum lot width requirement. The property contains ± 0.9178 acres of land located on the west side of Valek Road, ± 1,780 feet north of the intersection of Valek Road and FM 85 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2. (Part 2 of 2)

3.4 Discussion and action regarding the Brinks contract pursuant to RFB-2002-022 and approved by this court on August 9th, 2022, Minute Order 380.22. - County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers (Part 2 of 2)

3.9 Discussion, consideration, and action on a request to grant a 15-foot sanitary sewer easement through the county-owned property known as the County Farm (Parcel ID 193411).- Department of Development Director Alberto Mares (Part 2 of 2)

3.10 Discussion, consideration, and action on a request to grant an easement request from Oncor through county-owned property in Ennis, Texas (Parcel ID 186129). - Engineering Director Ted Kantor

3.11 Discussion, consideration, and action regarding proposed Addendum 1 to Animal Shelter & Maintenance Services Contract with the SPCA of Texas (Minute Order 449.20 - November 3, 2020). - Precinct 2 Commissioner Lane Grayson

3.12 Discussion, consideration, and action regarding pending and/or contemplated litigation matters concerning TCEQ matters, specifically pending Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems permits (TPDES) and pending petitions for the creation of Municipal Utilities Districts (MUDs) including but not limited to Wax 380, Ellis Ranch, and Highland Lakes.

Mar 07, 2023 Commissioners Court

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OPENING COURT

CONSENT AGENDA

1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action for a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 189772 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, the minimum lot size for the Development & Septic Order and the minimum lot width requirement. The property contains ± 0.9178 acres of land located on the west side of Valek Road, ± 1,780 feet north of the intersection of Valek Road and FM 85 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2. (Part 1 of 2)

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Fort Joe. The property contains ± 5.00 acres in the C. Cobb Survey, Abstract No. 220, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of FM 55 and U.S. Highway 77 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action to release a performance bond and accept a maintenance bond for the Estates of Hidden Creek, as stated in Exhibit A. The property contains ± 99.170 acres of land located near the itnersection of FM 387 and Ring Road in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.

2.1 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase furniture, moving, and installation services for the Information Technology Department from Oak Cliff Office Products using the TIPS Cooperative Contract Number 200301 for $4,639.64 and estimated moving services of $2,250.00 (a total of $6,889.64).

2.2 Discussion, consideration, and approval to procure temporary staffing, direct-hire, and other employee services using HGAC Contract No. TS06-21 with Robert Half International, Inc for a contract grant writer.

2.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase ElecTask software for the elections office team to track and manage task for each election. Funds would come from 001-0210-508880.

3.1 Approval of interlocal work between Road & Bridge Precinct 1 and the City of Palmer (ref. Interlocal Minute Order 5.56.22-A7). Interlocal work includes reclaim and resurface with 2-course chip seal, including stabilization with Earthlok on the following roads: Poinsetta, Cherry Point, and Beck, with a total cost of $102,797.44. - Precinct 1 Commissioner Randy Stinson

3.2 Approval of interlocal work between Road & BridgePrecinct 4 and the City of Red Oak (ref. Interlocal Minute Order 556.22). Work is to include a rehabilitate, stabilize with Earthlok soil stabilization, make ready for asphalt laydown on roads Pebble Creek Ln, Ranch Rd, Deer Creek, Fawn Ridge Dr., Beaver Creek Dr., Fox Grove Dr., and Shawnee Road. - Precinct 4 Commissioner Kyle Butler

3.3 Approval of interlocal work between Road & Bridge Precinct 4 and the City of Oak Leaf (ref. Interlocal Minute Order 556.22). Work is to include 4.1 miles of 1 coarse chip seal, CRS2 grade 4 lightweight aggregate for top surface of the following roads: Hackberry, Cedar Dr., Elm Dr., Locust Ct., Walnut Ct., Walnut Dr., Red Bud Ct., Pecan Ln., Winding Creek Trl., Shallow Creek Ct., Roaring Creek Dr., Roaring Creek Ct., and Little Creek Ct. - Precinct 4 Commissioner Kyle Butler

3.4 Discussion and action regarding the Brinks contract pursuant to RFB-2002-022 and approved by this court on August 9th, 2022, Minute Order 380.22. - County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers (Part 1 of 2)

3.5 Discussion, consideration, and action to proceed with a countywide compensation & reclassification study as it relates to a request for proposal, or to use an interlocal agreement with the City of Waxahachie regarding the hiring of a consultant. - Human Resources Director Theresa Taylor

3.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval of an order to renew the designation of the Waxahachie Civic Center as a temporary auxiliary courthouse, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §292.001. -County Court at Law #1 Judge Jim Chapman

3.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into a new lease agreement between the Cities of Waxahachie, Texas ("Civic Center") and Ellis County, Texas for continued use of the Civic Center as an auxiliary courthouse for a period commencing January 26th, 2024 and terminating on December 12th, 2024; the auxiliary courthouse will be used three (3) days per month at a cost of $1,352.00/day, all inclusive. - County Court at Low #1 Judge Jim Chapman

3.8 Discussion, consideration and approval of Contract Addendum 1 with Bass Reeves Film Production for use of the Historic Courthouse and certain spaces therein for the purpose of filming. - County Judge Todd Little

3.9 Discussion, consideration, and action on a request to grant a 15-foot sanitary sewer easement through the county-owned property known as the County Farm (Parcel ID 193411).- Department of Development Director Alberto Mares (Part 1 of 2)

RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action for a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 189772 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, the minimum lot size for the Development & Septic Order and the minimum lot width requirement. The property contains ± 0.9178 acres of land located on the west side of Valek Road, ± 1,780 feet north of the intersection of Valek Road and FM 85 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2. (Part 2 of 2)

3.4 Discussion and action regarding the Brinks contract pursuant to RFB-2002-022 and approved by this court on August 9th, 2022, Minute Order 380.22. - County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers (Part 2 of 2)

3.9 Discussion, consideration, and action on a request to grant a 15-foot sanitary sewer easement through the county-owned property known as the County Farm (Parcel ID 193411).- Department of Development Director Alberto Mares (Part 2 of 2)

3.10 Discussion, consideration, and action on a request to grant an easement request from Oncor through county-owned property in Ennis, Texas (Parcel ID 186129). - Engineering Director Ted Kantor

3.11 Discussion, consideration, and action regarding proposed Addendum 1 to Animal Shelter & Maintenance Services Contract with the SPCA of Texas (Minute Order 449.20 - November 3, 2020). - Precinct 2 Commissioner Lane Grayson

3.12 Discussion, consideration, and action regarding pending and/or contemplated litigation matters concerning TCEQ matters, specifically pending Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems permits (TPDES) and pending petitions for the creation of Municipal Utilities Districts (MUDs) including but not limited to Wax 380, Ellis Ranch, and Highland Lakes.

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