NOTE: DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, ONLY THE AUDIO PORTION OF THIS ITEM IS DISPLAYED. OPENING COURT County Judge will call meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act. Motion to Open Court. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Dennis Robinson
NOTE: DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, THE VIDEO PORTION OF THIS MEETING IS JOINED IN PROGRESS. The Commissioners Court of Ellis County reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed in this agenda, in the order deemed appropriate, as authorized by Texas Government Code 551, or to seek the advice of its attorney and/or other attorneys representing Ellis County on any matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Commissioners Court under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Texas Government Code Chapter 551 or as otherwise maybe permitted under 551. 4.1 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with legal counsel regarding Cause No. 3:12-CV-02458-M-BD; Floyd Rogers, III v. Johnny Brown, et. al.; pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Department of County Development
DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY DEVELOPMENT Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: 1.1 Preliminary Plat, Tamminga Farms, 11 lots, Kars Tamminga, Road and Bridge Pet. 3. 1.2 Preliminary Plat, Springer Road Estates, 32 lots, Albert Billingsley, Road and Bridge Pet
PURCHASING Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: 2.1 To accept a proposal from RCC Consultants, Inc. for development of a plan to implement a new VHF P25 Conventional Voting System utilizing recently received grant funding. 2.2 Discuss comprehensive liability insurance renewal option.
To approve a proclamation declaring April 6 - 12,2014 as Victims' Rights Week, and to support the community's efforts in implementing programs and services to assist the victims of violent crime - Carol Bush, Ellis County Judge
Approval of a Court Payment Card Processing Participation Agreement between Ellis County and Tyler Technologies to authorize the electronic submission and collection of payments for statutory court costs and fees through an electronic filing system, pursuant to the Electronic Filing Agreement between Tyler Technologies and the Texas Office of Court Administration. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk
Approval of contracts for LexisNexis and Lexis for Microsoft Office Lexis Advance Edition and Addendums associated with each contract and authorize the County Judge to sign. Money for the contracts currently exists in the District Attorney's Office budget for legal research. This contract is $910.00 per month for Lexis and $99.00 per month for Lexis for Microsoft Office. The contract includes a yearly escalation clause. - Ann Montgomery, Assistant County & District Attorney
Approval of Addendum to Master Services Agreement for Local Government Solution (LGS) and authorize the County Judge to sign. This addendum reduces the Ellis County District Clerks monthly invoice by $1,753.00 per month, making the new monthly fee $5,783.00. - Melanie Reed, District Clerk
To allow representatives from the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation to park their vehicles at Road & Bridge Precinct 2 barn location in Ennis and at the sub-courthouse on Sonoma Trail in Ennis. -Bill Dodson, Commissioner, Pet. 2
To approve a work order between the City of Pecan Hill and Ellis County Road and Bridge, Pet. 1, to rebuild and resurface Rockett Lane with 2 course chip seal and spot base as needed. -Dennis Robinson, Commissioner Pet 1
To approve hiring of seasonal worker(s) from May 1, 2014 through September 1,2014, at a salary rate of up to $ 10.50 per hour for Road & Bridge, Pet. 3. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Discuss the interlocal agreement between Ellis County and the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) regarding authorization of the County Tax Assessor/Collector to refuse to register or renew the registration of a motor vehicle in light of newly discovered pertinent facts. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
To approve the continued support of Meals-on-Wheels with an allocation of $25,000 for FY2014.
To approve lease agreements for ADA voting equipment for Ellis County cities and school districts that will be conducting elections on May 10, 2014. - Bruce Sherbet, Elections Administrator CITY SCHOOL Alma Waxahachie ISD Waxahachie Ennis ISD Ennis Italy Milford Ovilla Oak Leaf Ferris Garrett Maypearl
Approval of salary and equipment for Elections Administrator and any necessary budget amendments related thereto. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, ONLY THE AUDIO PORTION OF THIS ITEM IS DISPLAYED. OPENING COURT County Judge will call meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act. Motion to Open Court. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Dennis Robinson
NOTE: DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, THE VIDEO PORTION OF THIS MEETING IS JOINED IN PROGRESS. The Commissioners Court of Ellis County reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed in this agenda, in the order deemed appropriate, as authorized by Texas Government Code 551, or to seek the advice of its attorney and/or other attorneys representing Ellis County on any matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Commissioners Court under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Texas Government Code Chapter 551 or as otherwise maybe permitted under 551. 4.1 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with legal counsel regarding Cause No. 3:12-CV-02458-M-BD; Floyd Rogers, III v. Johnny Brown, et. al.; pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Department of County Development
DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY DEVELOPMENT Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: 1.1 Preliminary Plat, Tamminga Farms, 11 lots, Kars Tamminga, Road and Bridge Pet. 3. 1.2 Preliminary Plat, Springer Road Estates, 32 lots, Albert Billingsley, Road and Bridge Pet
PURCHASING Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: 2.1 To accept a proposal from RCC Consultants, Inc. for development of a plan to implement a new VHF P25 Conventional Voting System utilizing recently received grant funding. 2.2 Discuss comprehensive liability insurance renewal option.
To approve a proclamation declaring April 6 - 12,2014 as Victims' Rights Week, and to support the community's efforts in implementing programs and services to assist the victims of violent crime - Carol Bush, Ellis County Judge
Approval of a Court Payment Card Processing Participation Agreement between Ellis County and Tyler Technologies to authorize the electronic submission and collection of payments for statutory court costs and fees through an electronic filing system, pursuant to the Electronic Filing Agreement between Tyler Technologies and the Texas Office of Court Administration. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk
Approval of contracts for LexisNexis and Lexis for Microsoft Office Lexis Advance Edition and Addendums associated with each contract and authorize the County Judge to sign. Money for the contracts currently exists in the District Attorney's Office budget for legal research. This contract is $910.00 per month for Lexis and $99.00 per month for Lexis for Microsoft Office. The contract includes a yearly escalation clause. - Ann Montgomery, Assistant County & District Attorney
Approval of Addendum to Master Services Agreement for Local Government Solution (LGS) and authorize the County Judge to sign. This addendum reduces the Ellis County District Clerks monthly invoice by $1,753.00 per month, making the new monthly fee $5,783.00. - Melanie Reed, District Clerk
To allow representatives from the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation to park their vehicles at Road & Bridge Precinct 2 barn location in Ennis and at the sub-courthouse on Sonoma Trail in Ennis. -Bill Dodson, Commissioner, Pet. 2
To approve a work order between the City of Pecan Hill and Ellis County Road and Bridge, Pet. 1, to rebuild and resurface Rockett Lane with 2 course chip seal and spot base as needed. -Dennis Robinson, Commissioner Pet 1
To approve hiring of seasonal worker(s) from May 1, 2014 through September 1,2014, at a salary rate of up to $ 10.50 per hour for Road & Bridge, Pet. 3. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Discuss the interlocal agreement between Ellis County and the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) regarding authorization of the County Tax Assessor/Collector to refuse to register or renew the registration of a motor vehicle in light of newly discovered pertinent facts. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
To approve the continued support of Meals-on-Wheels with an allocation of $25,000 for FY2014.
To approve lease agreements for ADA voting equipment for Ellis County cities and school districts that will be conducting elections on May 10, 2014. - Bruce Sherbet, Elections Administrator CITY SCHOOL Alma Waxahachie ISD Waxahachie Ennis ISD Ennis Italy Milford Ovilla Oak Leaf Ferris Garrett Maypearl
Approval of salary and equipment for Elections Administrator and any necessary budget amendments related thereto. ADJOURNMENT