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OPENING COURT

RECOGNITIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Ellis Ranch Estates North. The property contains ± 137.683 acres of land in the J. Plunkett Survey, Abstract No. 826, the A. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1037, the H. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1004, located on the north side of FM 878, ± 5,050 feet west of the intersection of FM 878 and Rutherford Road, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Ellis Ranch Estates South. The property contains ± 108.656 acres of land in the J. Plunkett Survey, Abstract No. 826, the A. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1037, located on 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 Gomez Estates. The property contains ± 7.00 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located east of Andrews Road, ± 455 feet south of the intersection of Andrews Road and Slate Rock Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No.

1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action for a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 138370 & 192749 from Volume I, Section IV (A) (2) (Residential Lots) of the Subdivision & Development Standards to allow three (3) lots without meeting the minimum public road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 6.593 acres of land located on the east side of Pritchett Road ± 420 feet north of the intersection of Pritchett Road and Rockett Lane, Red Oak, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of The Woods. The property contains ± 3.430 acres of land in the G. Younger Survey, Abstract No. 1195, located south of Gibson Road, ± 335 feet west of the intersection of Gibson Road and Fair Meadows Drive, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Erijen Addition. The property contains ± 3.00 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located south of FM 1181, on the southwest corner of FM 1181 and Pecan Grove Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.7 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of FM 1181 Zmolik Addition. The property contains ± 1.00 acre of land in the James Loven Survey, Abstract No. 637, located on the north side of FM 1181, ± 6,325 feet west of the intersection of FM 1181 and Hornik Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.8 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Sanchez Contreras Estates. The property contains ± 3.430 acres of land in the G. Younger Survey, Abstract No. 1195, located north on Krajca Road, ± 875 feet west of the intersection of Krajca Road and FM 985, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

2.1 Discussion, consideration, and action to declare the listed items as surplus to be disposed in accordance with the Local Government Code 263 for the Elections Office (see supporting documents).

2.2 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase a Bomag BW211PDH in the amount of $135,539.00 with the trade of an IR SD-100 S/N 142542 and an IR SD100DTF S/N 182533 for Road & Bridge Precinct 1 using the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Number 685-022.

2.3 Authorization to advertise and solicit bids for a contract for armored car service.

2.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase two (2) 2023 Ford F-250 Trucks and accessory equipment for Ellis County Commissioner, Pet. 4 in an amount of $129,575.95 using BuyBoard Contract # 601-19 with Rush Truck Center-Dallas.

2.5 Approval to install bullet-proof glass at the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Sub-Courthouse in an amount not to exceed $10,200.00.

3.1 Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Partner awardees. Funding to an awardee will be disbursed when all pre-award requirements are met and the applicable contract is executed per the County Auditor's Office requirements. - County Judge Todd Little

3.2 Approval of an exemption to Texas Transportation Code §721.004, entitled "Inscription Required on Municipal and County-Owned Vehicles and Heavy Equipment," for the fleet vehicles purchased, assigned, or awarded to the Ellis County Fire Marshal's Office to be used to perform official duties. This exemption is found in Texas Transportation Code §721.005. - Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell

3.3 In accordance with Texas Tax Code Chapter 26, presentation of the calculated Ellis County 2024 property tax rates. - Tax Assessor Richard Rozier

3.4 Discussion and consideration of the proposed salaries for elected officials in Fiscal Year 2024. - County Judge Todd Little

3.5 Discussion and consideration^ the proposed Ellis County Budget for FY 2023-2024, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §111.007. - County Judge Todd Little

*A portion of this item is without audio* P.l Public hearing on the proposed Ellis County Budget and salaries for FY 2023-2024, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §111.007.

3.6 Approval of the calculated Ellis County 2024 property tax rates. - Tax Assessor Richard Rozier

3.7 Approval of the proposed salaries for elected officials in Fiscal Year 2024. - County Judge Todd Little

3.8 Approval of Certification of a Petition with 4,866 valid signatures by Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator, to order a "Special Local Option Election to Legalize" to be conducted on November 7, 2023 in Ellis County Justice of the Peace Precinct Number 1 for the qualified voters to vote on (Proposition A), "The legal sale of all alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption only". - Elections Administrator Jana Onyon

3.9 Approval to order the Special Election to be held on November 7th, 2023 for voting in an election to adopt or reject fourteen proposed Constitutional Amendments as submitted by the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas; for approval of the Early Voting Schedule; for approval of the Early Voting Ballot Board Judge/Alternate Judge. - Elections Administrator Sana Onyon

3.10 Authorization for the County Judge to sign a notice exercising Ellis County's option to renew its lease with Leasing Impressions Commercials, LLC, for property located at 330 North 8th Street, Suite 106-108, Midlothian, TX, 76065 for a one-year term, in an amount of $4,400 per month. - County Judge Todd Little and Purchasing Agent E.J. Harbin ( Part 1 of 2 )

3.12 Discussion, consideration, and approval to renew the lease for the Ellis County Seizure Storage Barn for $60,000 for the next year. - Purchasing Agent E.J. Harbin

RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

3.10 Authorization for the County Judge to sign a notice exercising Ellis County's option to renew its lease with Leasing Impressions Commercials, LLC, for property located at 330 North 8th Street, Suite 106-108, Midlothian, TX, 76065 for a one-year term, in an amount of $4,400 per month. - County Judge Todd Little and Purchasing Agent E.J. Harbin ( Part 2 of 2 )

3.13 Discussion, consideration, and action to accept a short-term contract for service from Brinks Security until a bid process can be completed. - County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers, Sheriff Brad Norman, County & District Attorney Ann Montgomery, and Tax Assessor Richard Rozier

Aug 08, 2023 Commissioners Court

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OPENING COURT

RECOGNITIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Ellis Ranch Estates North. The property contains ± 137.683 acres of land in the J. Plunkett Survey, Abstract No. 826, the A. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1037, the H. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1004, located on the north side of FM 878, ± 5,050 feet west of the intersection of FM 878 and Rutherford Road, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Ellis Ranch Estates South. The property contains ± 108.656 acres of land in the J. Plunkett Survey, Abstract No. 826, the A. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 1037, located on 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 Gomez Estates. The property contains ± 7.00 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located east of Andrews Road, ± 455 feet south of the intersection of Andrews Road and Slate Rock Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No.

1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action for a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 138370 & 192749 from Volume I, Section IV (A) (2) (Residential Lots) of the Subdivision & Development Standards to allow three (3) lots without meeting the minimum public road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 6.593 acres of land located on the east side of Pritchett Road ± 420 feet north of the intersection of Pritchett Road and Rockett Lane, Red Oak, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of The Woods. The property contains ± 3.430 acres of land in the G. Younger Survey, Abstract No. 1195, located south of Gibson Road, ± 335 feet west of the intersection of Gibson Road and Fair Meadows Drive, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Erijen Addition. The property contains ± 3.00 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located south of FM 1181, on the southwest corner of FM 1181 and Pecan Grove Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.7 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of FM 1181 Zmolik Addition. The property contains ± 1.00 acre of land in the James Loven Survey, Abstract No. 637, located on the north side of FM 1181, ± 6,325 feet west of the intersection of FM 1181 and Hornik Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.8 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Sanchez Contreras Estates. The property contains ± 3.430 acres of land in the G. Younger Survey, Abstract No. 1195, located north on Krajca Road, ± 875 feet west of the intersection of Krajca Road and FM 985, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

2.1 Discussion, consideration, and action to declare the listed items as surplus to be disposed in accordance with the Local Government Code 263 for the Elections Office (see supporting documents).

2.2 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase a Bomag BW211PDH in the amount of $135,539.00 with the trade of an IR SD-100 S/N 142542 and an IR SD100DTF S/N 182533 for Road & Bridge Precinct 1 using the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Number 685-022.

2.3 Authorization to advertise and solicit bids for a contract for armored car service.

2.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase two (2) 2023 Ford F-250 Trucks and accessory equipment for Ellis County Commissioner, Pet. 4 in an amount of $129,575.95 using BuyBoard Contract # 601-19 with Rush Truck Center-Dallas.

2.5 Approval to install bullet-proof glass at the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Sub-Courthouse in an amount not to exceed $10,200.00.

3.1 Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Partner awardees. Funding to an awardee will be disbursed when all pre-award requirements are met and the applicable contract is executed per the County Auditor's Office requirements. - County Judge Todd Little

3.2 Approval of an exemption to Texas Transportation Code §721.004, entitled "Inscription Required on Municipal and County-Owned Vehicles and Heavy Equipment," for the fleet vehicles purchased, assigned, or awarded to the Ellis County Fire Marshal's Office to be used to perform official duties. This exemption is found in Texas Transportation Code §721.005. - Fire Marshal Tim Birdwell

3.3 In accordance with Texas Tax Code Chapter 26, presentation of the calculated Ellis County 2024 property tax rates. - Tax Assessor Richard Rozier

3.4 Discussion and consideration of the proposed salaries for elected officials in Fiscal Year 2024. - County Judge Todd Little

3.5 Discussion and consideration^ the proposed Ellis County Budget for FY 2023-2024, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §111.007. - County Judge Todd Little

*A portion of this item is without audio* P.l Public hearing on the proposed Ellis County Budget and salaries for FY 2023-2024, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §111.007.

3.6 Approval of the calculated Ellis County 2024 property tax rates. - Tax Assessor Richard Rozier

3.7 Approval of the proposed salaries for elected officials in Fiscal Year 2024. - County Judge Todd Little

3.8 Approval of Certification of a Petition with 4,866 valid signatures by Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator, to order a "Special Local Option Election to Legalize" to be conducted on November 7, 2023 in Ellis County Justice of the Peace Precinct Number 1 for the qualified voters to vote on (Proposition A), "The legal sale of all alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption only". - Elections Administrator Jana Onyon

3.9 Approval to order the Special Election to be held on November 7th, 2023 for voting in an election to adopt or reject fourteen proposed Constitutional Amendments as submitted by the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas; for approval of the Early Voting Schedule; for approval of the Early Voting Ballot Board Judge/Alternate Judge. - Elections Administrator Sana Onyon

3.10 Authorization for the County Judge to sign a notice exercising Ellis County's option to renew its lease with Leasing Impressions Commercials, LLC, for property located at 330 North 8th Street, Suite 106-108, Midlothian, TX, 76065 for a one-year term, in an amount of $4,400 per month. - County Judge Todd Little and Purchasing Agent E.J. Harbin ( Part 1 of 2 )

3.12 Discussion, consideration, and approval to renew the lease for the Ellis County Seizure Storage Barn for $60,000 for the next year. - Purchasing Agent E.J. Harbin

RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

3.10 Authorization for the County Judge to sign a notice exercising Ellis County's option to renew its lease with Leasing Impressions Commercials, LLC, for property located at 330 North 8th Street, Suite 106-108, Midlothian, TX, 76065 for a one-year term, in an amount of $4,400 per month. - County Judge Todd Little and Purchasing Agent E.J. Harbin ( Part 2 of 2 )

3.13 Discussion, consideration, and action to accept a short-term contract for service from Brinks Security until a bid process can be completed. - County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers, Sheriff Brad Norman, County & District Attorney Ann Montgomery, and Tax Assessor Richard Rozier

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