1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action on a variance request to Volume I, Section IV (A) of the Subdivision & Development Standards regarding the minimum lot size requirements, minimum public road frontage requirements and Septic Regulations (Order No. 134.24) for Parcel ID 255115. This ± 0.42-acre site is located ± 495 feet west of the intersection of Hopewell Road and Oil Field Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action on a variance request to Volume I, Section IV (A) regarding the minimum public road frontage requirements for Parcel ID 290688. This ± 9.10-acre site is located ± 1,200 feet southwest of the intersection of FM 308 and Tight Wad Road (a private road), Grandview, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a final plat of New Beginnings Estates, Lots 1 & 2. The ± 5.0-acre site is located at the southeast intersection of FM 983 and Palmyra Road partially situated in the John W Baker Survey, Abstract No. 35, Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a final plat of Thomas Acres, Lot 1, Block A. The ± 5.151-acre site is located ± 2,900 feet southwest of the intersection of Nash Howard Road and FM 877 situated in the Cary White Survey, Abstract No. 1109, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a plat of The Estates at Red Oak Ranch, Lots 1 & 2, Block A. The ± 5.207-acre site is located ± 680 feet northeast of the intersection of FM 1446 and Crownover Road situated in the S. Conner Survey, Abstract No. 263, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.6 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a plat of Rodgers Burns Estates Addition, Lot 1, Block 1. The ± 6.87-acre site is located ± 990 feet east of the intersection of Walnut Grove Road and Shiloh Road, situated in the S. Frederick Survey, Abstract No. 357, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.7 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Sheppeard Estates West Replat, Lot 2-R1 and 2-R2, being a replat of Sheppeard Estates West, Lot 2. The property contains ± 5.135 acres of land, located at the southwest intersection of Shiloh Road and North Walnut Grove Road, Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

2.1 Discussion, consideration, and action to declare the listed items from Road & Bridge Precinct 4 as surplus to be disposed in accordance Texas Local Government Code Chapter 263: one (1) 2012 John Deere Rotary Flex Wing Cutter, VIN #1POCX15GVBZD16121; one (1) 2012 John Deere Tractor, VIN #1LV5093EECY540071.

2.2 Discussion, consideration, and action to declare the listed items from the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 and the Constable, Precinct 4 as surplus to be disposed in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 263: 3 desks; 6 metal file cabinets; 4 metal storage racks; 4 break room chairs; 3 Plexiglass panels of different sizes; 10 electronic devices/equipment (laptops, CPU’s, time stamp, scanner, monitors).

2.3 Discussion, consideration, and action on an exemption under Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a) (7) for Super Slurry Mix and Services from Martin Marietta, Inc., as the sole source.

2.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to renew the agreement with Martin Marietta, Inc. for a one-year period for the purchase of Super Slurry and Services using the approved Sole Source Exemption.

2.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on a requested labor price increase from AA Biggs Holdings LLC dba A&A Repair for Auto and Heavy Equipment Repair, RFB-2021-001.

2.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on the purchase of audio-visual court and conference equipment, a three-year warranty, and installation services for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2 SubCourthouse from Ford Audio-Visual Systems, LLC using the TIPS Cooperative Contract Number 230901 in the amount of $497,324.°°.

2.7 Discussion, consideration, and action to approve an Interlocal agreement between North Central Texas Council of Governments TXSHARE and Ellis County in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.

2.8 Discussion, consideration, and approval of Task Order No. 7 for support of the County’s efforts in the design, preconstruction, bidding, negotiations support, and construction management of the County’s ongoing and upcoming projects with Kitchell in an amount of $451,950.°°.

2.9 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase and install a glass transaction window and metal door frame at the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 facility from Ennis Glass, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $24,000.°°, using the Courthouse Security Fund.

2.10 Discussion, consideration, and action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Kaufman and Ellis County in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.

3.1 Status update as of December 31st, 2024 on American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds allocated to Ellis County. — County Auditor Staci Parr

3.2 One-year progress update of the new Behavioral Health Department. — Behavioral Health Director Caitlin Wilkinson

3.3 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase technology enhancements for a total of $7,029.96. from the Justice Court Tech Fund. — The Honorable Butch Bryant, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

3.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to engage real estate brokerage services from Hi View Real Estate for the sale of 701 S. I-35E, Waxahachie, TX 75165. — County Judge Todd Little.

3.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to execute the renewal contract for DebtBook. — County Judge Todd Little

3.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on a resolution supporting the creation of an additional district court for Ellis County. — County Judge Todd Little

MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

3.7 Discussion, consideration, and action to adopt the minimum standards for rabies control under CHAPTER 826: RABIES of the Texas Health & Safety Code as Ellis County’s local rabies control program. — County Judge Todd Little

3.8 Discussion, consideration, and action to designate the Ellis County Sheriff as the Local Rabies Control Authority under CHAPTER 826.017 of the Texas Health & Safety Code. — County Judge Todd Little

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1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action on a variance request to Volume I, Section IV (A) of the Subdivision & Development Standards regarding the minimum lot size requirements, minimum public road frontage requirements and Septic Regulations (Order No. 134.24) for Parcel ID 255115. This ± 0.42-acre site is located ± 495 feet west of the intersection of Hopewell Road and Oil Field Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action on a variance request to Volume I, Section IV (A) regarding the minimum public road frontage requirements for Parcel ID 290688. This ± 9.10-acre site is located ± 1,200 feet southwest of the intersection of FM 308 and Tight Wad Road (a private road), Grandview, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a final plat of New Beginnings Estates, Lots 1 & 2. The ± 5.0-acre site is located at the southeast intersection of FM 983 and Palmyra Road partially situated in the John W Baker Survey, Abstract No. 35, Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a final plat of Thomas Acres, Lot 1, Block A. The ± 5.151-acre site is located ± 2,900 feet southwest of the intersection of Nash Howard Road and FM 877 situated in the Cary White Survey, Abstract No. 1109, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.

1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a plat of The Estates at Red Oak Ranch, Lots 1 & 2, Block A. The ± 5.207-acre site is located ± 680 feet northeast of the intersection of FM 1446 and Crownover Road situated in the S. Conner Survey, Abstract No. 263, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.

1.6 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a plat of Rodgers Burns Estates Addition, Lot 1, Block 1. The ± 6.87-acre site is located ± 990 feet east of the intersection of Walnut Grove Road and Shiloh Road, situated in the S. Frederick Survey, Abstract No. 357, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.7 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Sheppeard Estates West Replat, Lot 2-R1 and 2-R2, being a replat of Sheppeard Estates West, Lot 2. The property contains ± 5.135 acres of land, located at the southwest intersection of Shiloh Road and North Walnut Grove Road, Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

2.1 Discussion, consideration, and action to declare the listed items from Road & Bridge Precinct 4 as surplus to be disposed in accordance Texas Local Government Code Chapter 263: one (1) 2012 John Deere Rotary Flex Wing Cutter, VIN #1POCX15GVBZD16121; one (1) 2012 John Deere Tractor, VIN #1LV5093EECY540071.

2.2 Discussion, consideration, and action to declare the listed items from the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 and the Constable, Precinct 4 as surplus to be disposed in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 263: 3 desks; 6 metal file cabinets; 4 metal storage racks; 4 break room chairs; 3 Plexiglass panels of different sizes; 10 electronic devices/equipment (laptops, CPU’s, time stamp, scanner, monitors).

2.3 Discussion, consideration, and action on an exemption under Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a) (7) for Super Slurry Mix and Services from Martin Marietta, Inc., as the sole source.

2.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to renew the agreement with Martin Marietta, Inc. for a one-year period for the purchase of Super Slurry and Services using the approved Sole Source Exemption.

2.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on a requested labor price increase from AA Biggs Holdings LLC dba A&A Repair for Auto and Heavy Equipment Repair, RFB-2021-001.

2.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on the purchase of audio-visual court and conference equipment, a three-year warranty, and installation services for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2 SubCourthouse from Ford Audio-Visual Systems, LLC using the TIPS Cooperative Contract Number 230901 in the amount of $497,324.°°.

2.7 Discussion, consideration, and action to approve an Interlocal agreement between North Central Texas Council of Governments TXSHARE and Ellis County in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.

2.8 Discussion, consideration, and approval of Task Order No. 7 for support of the County’s efforts in the design, preconstruction, bidding, negotiations support, and construction management of the County’s ongoing and upcoming projects with Kitchell in an amount of $451,950.°°.

2.9 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase and install a glass transaction window and metal door frame at the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 facility from Ennis Glass, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $24,000.°°, using the Courthouse Security Fund.

2.10 Discussion, consideration, and action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Kaufman and Ellis County in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.

3.1 Status update as of December 31st, 2024 on American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds allocated to Ellis County. — County Auditor Staci Parr

3.2 One-year progress update of the new Behavioral Health Department. — Behavioral Health Director Caitlin Wilkinson

3.3 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase technology enhancements for a total of $7,029.96. from the Justice Court Tech Fund. — The Honorable Butch Bryant, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

3.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to engage real estate brokerage services from Hi View Real Estate for the sale of 701 S. I-35E, Waxahachie, TX 75165. — County Judge Todd Little.

3.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to execute the renewal contract for DebtBook. — County Judge Todd Little

3.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on a resolution supporting the creation of an additional district court for Ellis County. — County Judge Todd Little

MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

3.7 Discussion, consideration, and action to adopt the minimum standards for rabies control under CHAPTER 826: RABIES of the Texas Health & Safety Code as Ellis County’s local rabies control program. — County Judge Todd Little

3.8 Discussion, consideration, and action to designate the Ellis County Sheriff as the Local Rabies Control Authority under CHAPTER 826.017 of the Texas Health & Safety Code. — County Judge Todd Little

Feb 04, 2025 Commissioners Court

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