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OPENING COURT

CONSENT AGENDA

A.3 Approval of Commissioners' Court meeting dates for Fiscal Year 2024, which correspond to payroll dates.

1.1 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Acosta Acres. The property contains± 4.097 acres of land in the J. Baker Survey, Abstract No. 35, and the R. Morgan Survey, Abstract No. 694, located on the south side of FM 664, ± 1,670 feet east of the intersection of FM 664 & Hill Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.2 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Bison Meadows. The property contains ± 111.936 acres of land in the N. Newsome Survey, Abstract No. 801, located on the south side of FM 813 ± 1,175 southwest of the intersection of FM 813 and Falcon Ridge Drive, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.3 Discussion, consideration & action for a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 147570 (142 Batchler Circle), from Volume I, Section IV (A) (2) (Residential lots) of the Subdivision & Development Standards to allow one (1) lot without meeting the minimum public road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 1.95 acres of land located on the east side of Batchler Circle, ± 1,500 feet east of the intersection of Batchler Circle and Batchler Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Red Oak, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.4 Discussion, consideration & action for a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 184605 from Volume I, Section IV (A) (2) (Residential lots) of the Subdivision & Development Standards to allow one (1) lot without meeting the minimum public road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 41.76 acres of land located north of Sawmill Road ± 5,635 feet west of the intersection of Sawmill Road and James Road, Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.5 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Andrew's Road Addition Lot 1, Block A. The property contains ± 2.05 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located on the east side of Andrew's Road,± 1,670 feet south of the intersection of Andrews Road and Old Jones Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.6 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Green Light Ranch. The property contains ± 9.972 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located on the north side of East India Road, ± 1,100 feet east of the intersection of East India Road and FM 660, Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.7 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Neck Road Ranch. The property contains± 2.586 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located on the south side of Neck Road,± 440 feet south of the intersection of Neck Road and Newton Road, Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.8 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of William Griffin Addition. The property contains ± 16.630 acres of land in the John G. Love Survey, Abstract No. 612, located at the northeast corner of State Highway 34 & Bozek Lane, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2

1.9 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Taylor-Duran Estates. The property contains± 5.919 acres of land in the Jose A. Gaona Survey, Abstract No. 386, located on the north side of FM 66, ± 770 feet east of the intersection of FM 66 and Greathouse Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Maypearl, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.10 Consideration, discussion, and action to accept performance bonds for the proposed Matthews Farms, Phases One & Two (Parcel ID No. 188046). The property contains± 174.457 acres of land in the A.T. Miller Survey, Abstract No. 716, and the A. Stockton Survey, Abstract No. 1010, located on the south side of Marion Road, ± 750 feet west of the intersection of Marion Road and Norrell Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.11 Consideration, discussion, and action to accept a performance bond for the proposed Byrum Ranch, Phase 1-4 (Parcel ID No. 289990). The property contains± 397.03 acres of land located on the west side of FM 157, on the northwest corner of the intersection of FM 157 and Ozro Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the cities of Maypearl and Venus, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.

Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon a request to amend the Development Master Fee Schedule, last updated under Minute Order 379.19. These amendments are primarily designed to update the fees for development-related activities and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, providing a conflicts clause, severability clause, and an effective date.

1.12 Consideration and action upon a request to amend the Development Master Fee Schedule, last updated under Minute Order 379.19. These amendments are primarily designed to update the fees for development-related activities and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, providing a conflicts clause, severability clause, and an effective date.

Consideration and action upon amendments to Ellis County Quality Growth Initiatives, Volume I, Section VIII (Relief by Commissioners Court). These proposed amendments will primarily update relief due to subdivision by gift, devise, or descent and add a new section on unrecorded subdivisions and any other changes in related articles, sections, and paragraphs, and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, providing a conflicts clause, severability clause, and an effective date.

2.1 Consideration and action to surplus and donate the following items to the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS): five (5) office desks, six (6) book shelves, one (1) metal locker, one (1) refrigerators, three (3) projectors, ten (10) chairs, one (1) Bunn Coffee Maker, three (3) rolling shelves/files, one (1) desk light, & one (1) metal rolling cart.

1.13 Consideration and action upon amendments to Ellis County Quality Growth Initiatives, Volume I, Section VIII (Relief by Commissioners Court). These proposed amendments will primarily update relief due to subdivision by gift, devise, or descent and add a new section on unrecorded subdivisions and any other changes in related articles, sections, and paragraphs, and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, providing a conflicts clause, severability clause, and an effective date.

3.1 Annual presentation and approval of Ellis County Investment Policy

3.2 Pursuant to Local Government Code §26.04, appointment of Tax Assessor/Collector Richard Rozier as the designated official to calculate the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rate.

3.3 Discussion and possible action on excessive temperatures in the Courts & Administration building and Historical Courthouse.

3.4 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to sign the Letter of Engagement with Patillo, Brown, & Hill, LLP to perform External Audit Services for the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Audit for Ellis County.

3.5 Amend the approval of the County Retiree Health and Dental coverages to include continued cost share of premiums for under 65 and grandfathered retirees, at the current rate of 50% of premium for Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024.

3.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to appoint Dr. Anna Toker, MD, as the Local Health Authority for Ellis County, pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §121.021.

RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

3.7 Discussion, consideration, and action regarding potential funding for the Ellis County Museum, including the option for the County Judge to sign a contract.

3.8 Discussion, consideration, and action on a request to grant an electric line easement through county owned property (County Farm - Parcel 194448)

3.9 Discussion, consideration, and action authorizing the County Judge to execute the settlement participation and release forms regarding settlement offers in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for the county in the matter of Ellis County v. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. et al. - County Judge Todd Little

Jul 11, 2023 Commissioners Court

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OPENING COURT

CONSENT AGENDA

A.3 Approval of Commissioners' Court meeting dates for Fiscal Year 2024, which correspond to payroll dates.

1.1 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Acosta Acres. The property contains± 4.097 acres of land in the J. Baker Survey, Abstract No. 35, and the R. Morgan Survey, Abstract No. 694, located on the south side of FM 664, ± 1,670 feet east of the intersection of FM 664 & Hill Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.2 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Bison Meadows. The property contains ± 111.936 acres of land in the N. Newsome Survey, Abstract No. 801, located on the south side of FM 813 ± 1,175 southwest of the intersection of FM 813 and Falcon Ridge Drive, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.3 Discussion, consideration & action for a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 147570 (142 Batchler Circle), from Volume I, Section IV (A) (2) (Residential lots) of the Subdivision & Development Standards to allow one (1) lot without meeting the minimum public road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 1.95 acres of land located on the east side of Batchler Circle, ± 1,500 feet east of the intersection of Batchler Circle and Batchler Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Red Oak, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.4 Discussion, consideration & action for a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 184605 from Volume I, Section IV (A) (2) (Residential lots) of the Subdivision & Development Standards to allow one (1) lot without meeting the minimum public road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 41.76 acres of land located north of Sawmill Road ± 5,635 feet west of the intersection of Sawmill Road and James Road, Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.5 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Andrew's Road Addition Lot 1, Block A. The property contains ± 2.05 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located on the east side of Andrew's Road,± 1,670 feet south of the intersection of Andrews Road and Old Jones Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.6 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Green Light Ranch. The property contains ± 9.972 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located on the north side of East India Road, ± 1,100 feet east of the intersection of East India Road and FM 660, Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.7 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Neck Road Ranch. The property contains± 2.586 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located on the south side of Neck Road,± 440 feet south of the intersection of Neck Road and Newton Road, Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.8 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of William Griffin Addition. The property contains ± 16.630 acres of land in the John G. Love Survey, Abstract No. 612, located at the northeast corner of State Highway 34 & Bozek Lane, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2

1.9 Discussion, consideration & action on a plat of Taylor-Duran Estates. The property contains± 5.919 acres of land in the Jose A. Gaona Survey, Abstract No. 386, located on the north side of FM 66, ± 770 feet east of the intersection of FM 66 and Greathouse Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Maypearl, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.10 Consideration, discussion, and action to accept performance bonds for the proposed Matthews Farms, Phases One & Two (Parcel ID No. 188046). The property contains± 174.457 acres of land in the A.T. Miller Survey, Abstract No. 716, and the A. Stockton Survey, Abstract No. 1010, located on the south side of Marion Road, ± 750 feet west of the intersection of Marion Road and Norrell Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.11 Consideration, discussion, and action to accept a performance bond for the proposed Byrum Ranch, Phase 1-4 (Parcel ID No. 289990). The property contains± 397.03 acres of land located on the west side of FM 157, on the northwest corner of the intersection of FM 157 and Ozro Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the cities of Maypearl and Venus, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.

Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon a request to amend the Development Master Fee Schedule, last updated under Minute Order 379.19. These amendments are primarily designed to update the fees for development-related activities and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, providing a conflicts clause, severability clause, and an effective date.

1.12 Consideration and action upon a request to amend the Development Master Fee Schedule, last updated under Minute Order 379.19. These amendments are primarily designed to update the fees for development-related activities and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, providing a conflicts clause, severability clause, and an effective date.

Consideration and action upon amendments to Ellis County Quality Growth Initiatives, Volume I, Section VIII (Relief by Commissioners Court). These proposed amendments will primarily update relief due to subdivision by gift, devise, or descent and add a new section on unrecorded subdivisions and any other changes in related articles, sections, and paragraphs, and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, providing a conflicts clause, severability clause, and an effective date.

2.1 Consideration and action to surplus and donate the following items to the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS): five (5) office desks, six (6) book shelves, one (1) metal locker, one (1) refrigerators, three (3) projectors, ten (10) chairs, one (1) Bunn Coffee Maker, three (3) rolling shelves/files, one (1) desk light, & one (1) metal rolling cart.

1.13 Consideration and action upon amendments to Ellis County Quality Growth Initiatives, Volume I, Section VIII (Relief by Commissioners Court). These proposed amendments will primarily update relief due to subdivision by gift, devise, or descent and add a new section on unrecorded subdivisions and any other changes in related articles, sections, and paragraphs, and any other related additions, deletions, and changes, providing a conflicts clause, severability clause, and an effective date.

3.1 Annual presentation and approval of Ellis County Investment Policy

3.2 Pursuant to Local Government Code §26.04, appointment of Tax Assessor/Collector Richard Rozier as the designated official to calculate the Fiscal Year 2024 tax rate.

3.3 Discussion and possible action on excessive temperatures in the Courts & Administration building and Historical Courthouse.

3.4 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to sign the Letter of Engagement with Patillo, Brown, & Hill, LLP to perform External Audit Services for the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Audit for Ellis County.

3.5 Amend the approval of the County Retiree Health and Dental coverages to include continued cost share of premiums for under 65 and grandfathered retirees, at the current rate of 50% of premium for Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024.

3.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to appoint Dr. Anna Toker, MD, as the Local Health Authority for Ellis County, pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code §121.021.

RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

3.7 Discussion, consideration, and action regarding potential funding for the Ellis County Museum, including the option for the County Judge to sign a contract.

3.8 Discussion, consideration, and action on a request to grant an electric line easement through county owned property (County Farm - Parcel 194448)

3.9 Discussion, consideration, and action authorizing the County Judge to execute the settlement participation and release forms regarding settlement offers in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for the county in the matter of Ellis County v. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. et al. - County Judge Todd Little

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