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 Ron Brown
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval to lower the employee paid portion of health insurance in the category of "employee+spouse+3 or more children" from $698 a month to $689 a month, a reduction of $9 per month, and to raise the county contribution in this category by the aforementioned $9. A3 Approval of the Official Minutes for July 14, 2014 and July28, 2014. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 010-0653-50912 FM2 Bridge Repair $40,000.00 To 010-0653-50911 FM2 Gravel $40,000.00. - BUI Dodson, Commissioner, Pet 2 F2 From 001-0050-50809 Furniture/Fixtures $250.00, 001-0050-50809 Auto Repair $130.00 To 001-0050-50703 Telephone$380.00. -MarkArnold, Extension F3 From 001-0360-50805 DA-Conference $2,000.00, 001-0360-40003 DA-Misc Revenue $1,000.00 To 001-0360-50801 DA-Supplies $1,500.00, 001-0360-50807 DA-Misc $1,500. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F4 From 001-0370-50804 Postage $1,100.00, 001-0370-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $200.00, 001¬0370-50806 Bond/Dues $400.00 To 001-0370-50601 Travel $800.00, 001-0370-50805 Conference $900.00. -John Bridges, Tax Office F5 From 005-0703-50807 Misc $2,500.00 To 005-0703-50907 Tires $2,500.00. Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F6 From 042-0942-30302 Federal Forfeiture Fund Balance $7,243.18 To 042-0942-50807 General Expenses $400.00, 042-0942-50802 Equipment $6,843.18. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriffs Office F7 From 012-0755-40008 Interlocal $46,908.00 To 012-0755-50802 Purchase of Equipment $46,908.00. -Ron Brown, Commissioner, Pet 4 F8 From 001-0360-50805 DA- Conference $3,600.00, 001-0360-50601 DA-Travel $1,000.00 To 001-0360-50801 DA- Supplies $4,600.00. - Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F9 From 003-0601-30302 RBI Fund Balance $190,700.00, 009-0602-30302 FM1 Fund Balance $70,000 To 003-0601-50805 RBI Conference$700.00,003-0601-60915 RBI Asphalt $190,000, 009-0602-60909 FM1 Reparis/Parts $20,000, 009-0602-50910 FM1 Fuel $420,000, 009-0602¬50911 FM1 Gravel $30,000. -Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 F10 From003-0601-40659 Insurance Reimbursement $15,534.56To003-0601-50909 Repairs/Parts $15,534.56. - Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet I Simplified Plat: SP1 To authorize County Judge to execute Performance Bond for public improvements within Springer Estates, requested by JHDMC, LLC, located in Road and Bridge Pct.4.
To accept the completed infrastructure of Plainview Manor including Pergola Court West, Pergola Court East, Privet Court West, Privet Court East, and portions of Ledgestone Lane and Duvall Lane, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 4, requested by RVG Investments,LLC.
To release the performance bond #SUR6032305 to State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company in the amount of $972,804.00 for the completed infrastructure of Plainview Manor, requested by RVG Investments, LLC, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 4.
To approve the loan of rocks to Waxahachie Partnership Inc., a 501 c3, to be used in conjunction with the Main Street program. The rocks will be picked up and returned by Waxahachie Partnership Inc. or designee.
The purchase of a DuraPatcher, model 125 DJTM, truck mount, and 2 year limited warranty. Buyboard contract mounted on 2008 International 4300,160,000 miles, auto with air, 32000 GWV. Painting, shorting, and mounting included for Road and Bridge Precinct 4, in accordance with Local Government Code,
Proclamation recognizing the Ellis County Sheriff's Office Explorers for the achievement of receiving the Best in State trophy in the Texas State Explorer Competition.
Presentation of Presidential Volunteer Service Awards to members of the Ellis County Sheriffs Office Explorers.
To approve the salaries, expenses and allowances of elected officials for Budget FY 2014-15, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §152.01.
Setting the date, time and location of the public hearing on the proposed budget for Budget FY 2014-15, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §111.007 , as follows: Monday, August 25, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. Ellis County Commissioners' Courtroom 101 W. Main St. Waxahachie, TX 75165
Discuss the tax rate for Budget FY 2014-15 and take record vote to place the proposal to adopt the rate at a future meeting, pursuant to Texas Tax Code §26.05(d) to be held on the following: Monday, September 8,2014 at 10:00 A.M. Ellis County Commissioners' Courtroom 101 W. Main St. Waxahachie, TX 75165
Schedule two (2) public hearings to discuss the proposed tax rate for the Budget FY 2014¬2015, and setting time and location of such public hearings, pursuant to §26.06 Texas Tax Code, as follows: Monday, August 25, 2014, 3:00 P.M. Ellis County Commissioners Courtroom 101 W. Main St. Waxahachie, TX 75165 And Monday, September 8, 2014, 10:00 A.M. Ellis County Commissioners Courtroom 101 W. Main St. Waxahachie, TX 75165
To enact a Burn Ban Order for Ellis County effective immediately. - Joe Stewart, Fire Marshal/EMC Adjourn
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 Ron Brown
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval to lower the employee paid portion of health insurance in the category of "employee+spouse+3 or more children" from $698 a month to $689 a month, a reduction of $9 per month, and to raise the county contribution in this category by the aforementioned $9. A3 Approval of the Official Minutes for July 14, 2014 and July28, 2014. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 010-0653-50912 FM2 Bridge Repair $40,000.00 To 010-0653-50911 FM2 Gravel $40,000.00. - BUI Dodson, Commissioner, Pet 2 F2 From 001-0050-50809 Furniture/Fixtures $250.00, 001-0050-50809 Auto Repair $130.00 To 001-0050-50703 Telephone$380.00. -MarkArnold, Extension F3 From 001-0360-50805 DA-Conference $2,000.00, 001-0360-40003 DA-Misc Revenue $1,000.00 To 001-0360-50801 DA-Supplies $1,500.00, 001-0360-50807 DA-Misc $1,500. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F4 From 001-0370-50804 Postage $1,100.00, 001-0370-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $200.00, 001¬0370-50806 Bond/Dues $400.00 To 001-0370-50601 Travel $800.00, 001-0370-50805 Conference $900.00. -John Bridges, Tax Office F5 From 005-0703-50807 Misc $2,500.00 To 005-0703-50907 Tires $2,500.00. Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F6 From 042-0942-30302 Federal Forfeiture Fund Balance $7,243.18 To 042-0942-50807 General Expenses $400.00, 042-0942-50802 Equipment $6,843.18. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriffs Office F7 From 012-0755-40008 Interlocal $46,908.00 To 012-0755-50802 Purchase of Equipment $46,908.00. -Ron Brown, Commissioner, Pet 4 F8 From 001-0360-50805 DA- Conference $3,600.00, 001-0360-50601 DA-Travel $1,000.00 To 001-0360-50801 DA- Supplies $4,600.00. - Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F9 From 003-0601-30302 RBI Fund Balance $190,700.00, 009-0602-30302 FM1 Fund Balance $70,000 To 003-0601-50805 RBI Conference$700.00,003-0601-60915 RBI Asphalt $190,000, 009-0602-60909 FM1 Reparis/Parts $20,000, 009-0602-50910 FM1 Fuel $420,000, 009-0602¬50911 FM1 Gravel $30,000. -Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 F10 From003-0601-40659 Insurance Reimbursement $15,534.56To003-0601-50909 Repairs/Parts $15,534.56. - Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet I Simplified Plat: SP1 To authorize County Judge to execute Performance Bond for public improvements within Springer Estates, requested by JHDMC, LLC, located in Road and Bridge Pct.4.
To accept the completed infrastructure of Plainview Manor including Pergola Court West, Pergola Court East, Privet Court West, Privet Court East, and portions of Ledgestone Lane and Duvall Lane, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 4, requested by RVG Investments,LLC.
To release the performance bond #SUR6032305 to State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company in the amount of $972,804.00 for the completed infrastructure of Plainview Manor, requested by RVG Investments, LLC, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 4.
To approve the loan of rocks to Waxahachie Partnership Inc., a 501 c3, to be used in conjunction with the Main Street program. The rocks will be picked up and returned by Waxahachie Partnership Inc. or designee.
The purchase of a DuraPatcher, model 125 DJTM, truck mount, and 2 year limited warranty. Buyboard contract mounted on 2008 International 4300,160,000 miles, auto with air, 32000 GWV. Painting, shorting, and mounting included for Road and Bridge Precinct 4, in accordance with Local Government Code,
Proclamation recognizing the Ellis County Sheriff's Office Explorers for the achievement of receiving the Best in State trophy in the Texas State Explorer Competition.
Presentation of Presidential Volunteer Service Awards to members of the Ellis County Sheriffs Office Explorers.
To approve the salaries, expenses and allowances of elected officials for Budget FY 2014-15, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §152.01.
Setting the date, time and location of the public hearing on the proposed budget for Budget FY 2014-15, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §111.007 , as follows: Monday, August 25, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. Ellis County Commissioners' Courtroom 101 W. Main St. Waxahachie, TX 75165
Discuss the tax rate for Budget FY 2014-15 and take record vote to place the proposal to adopt the rate at a future meeting, pursuant to Texas Tax Code §26.05(d) to be held on the following: Monday, September 8,2014 at 10:00 A.M. Ellis County Commissioners' Courtroom 101 W. Main St. Waxahachie, TX 75165
Schedule two (2) public hearings to discuss the proposed tax rate for the Budget FY 2014¬2015, and setting time and location of such public hearings, pursuant to §26.06 Texas Tax Code, as follows: Monday, August 25, 2014, 3:00 P.M. Ellis County Commissioners Courtroom 101 W. Main St. Waxahachie, TX 75165 And Monday, September 8, 2014, 10:00 A.M. Ellis County Commissioners Courtroom 101 W. Main St. Waxahachie, TX 75165
To enact a Burn Ban Order for Ellis County effective immediately. - Joe Stewart, Fire Marshal/EMC Adjourn