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
Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 July 2014 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Page Bishop, 4-H -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Sciences A3 To approve trade of 143 used Glock pistols for 143 new Gen 4 Glock pistols at a cost of $15,085.00. Funds for this purchase will come from the Sheriffs Federal Forfeiture Fund. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriff s Office Financial: Fl From 001-0210-50848 Holding/Salary $6,000.00 To 001-0210-50888 Computer Service/Rental $6,000.00. -Bruce Sherbet, Elections F2 From 001-0613-50808 Auto Gas/Oil Reimbursement $1,500.00, 001-0613-50810 Auto Tires $350.00,001-0613-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $200.00,001-0613-50806 Official Bond/Dues $305.00, 001-0613-50812 Radio $300.00, 001-0613-50820 LEOSE Training $506.80 To 001-0613-50802 Equipment $2,655.00, 001-0613-50805 Conference $506.80. -Jimmie Ray, Constable. Pet. 3 F3 From 001-0330-40065 Transport Reimbursement Fees $6,468.00, 001-0010-50801 Supplies $10,000.00,001-0010-50802 Equipment $8,000.00,001-0010-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $5,000.00, 001-0010-50807 General Misc $20,000.00, 001-0010-50812 Radio $10,000.00, 001-0010-50868 Contract Services $18,697.00 To 001-0010-50503 Certification Pay $9,950.00, 001-0010-50806 Official Bond/Dues $100.00,001-0010-50808 Auto Gas & Oil $60,000.00,001-0010-50810 Auto Tires $8,000.00,001-0010-50865 Employee Screening $100.00,001-0010-50885 Sales Tax $15.00. - Johnny Brown, Sheriff F4 From 001-0015-50865 Employee Screening $1,500, 001-0015-50801 Supplies $288.34 To 001-0015-50835 Employee Training $ 1,500.00,001 -0015-50806 Official Bond/Dues $288.34. -Johnny Brown, Sheriff F5 From 042-0942-30302 Federal Forfeiture Fund Balance $21,000.00 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $21,000.00. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F6 From003-0601-50915 RBI Asphalt $25,000.00,009-0602-50915 FM1 Asphalt $6,000.00 To 003-0601-50911 RBI Gravel $25,000.00,009-0602-50911 FM1 Gravel $6,000.00. - Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pctl F7 From 001-0430-50502 Salary $14,452.24,001-0430-50976 Travel (CRI) $1,850.00 To 001-0430-50802 Equipment $14,452.24, 001-0430-50977 Supplies (CRI) $1,850.00. - Joe Stewart, Fire Marshal/Em ergency Managemen t F8 From 001-0000-30302 Fund Balance $16,527.00 To 001-0210-50819 Computer $16,527.00. -Bruce Sherbet, Elections Administrator F9 From 001-0210-40964 Contract Elections (WISD) $4,660.00 To 001-0210-50801 Supplies $1,900.00, 001-0210-50848 Holding/Salaries $2,760.00. -Bruce Sherbet, Elections Administrator F10 From 001-0020-50858 Custodial Supplies $2,000.00,001-0020-50705 Elevator $2,000.00 To 001-0020-50702 $2,000.00 Repairs. - Keith Roberts, Maintenance Simplified Plat: SPl Pace Road Estates, 4 lots, requested by Margaret Baldridge and Tonya Bone, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 1. SP2 Jahnke Addition, 2 lots, requested by Kenneth Jahnke and Deborah Gross, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 3.
Public hearing on the proposed FY 2014-15 Ellis County Budget, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.007. First public hearing on the proposed Ellis County Tax Rate for Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015 pursuant to Commissioners' Court announcement on August 11, 2014, Minute Order Number 314.14.
Public hearing on the proposed FY 2014-15 Ellis County Budget, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.007. First public hearing on the proposed Ellis County Tax Rate for Budget Fiscal Year
An interpretive event presented by Donald Kelm District Extension Administrator. - Mark Arnold, Ellis County Texas A&MAgriLife Extension Sen-ice
Replat Mission Hills, Phases III and IV, lots 15 and 73, Brads Way and Timber Rock Lane, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 4, requested by Kerry Roulston.
Preliminary Plat, Carter Estates, 13 lots, Carter Road and Hwy 77, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 3, requested by Josh Trees
To allow employees that have accrued comp time to date, the option to be paid for those hours prior to the expiration of the 2013/14 fiscal year and approval of the necessary transfer from fund balance to cover the expenditure (amount to be determined by the number of employees that exercise that option).
To adopt the Indigent Health Care Program effective September 1,2014 through August 31,2015. -Anne Price, Human Resources/Indigent Health Care Director
Resolution authorizing and approving execution of an agreement with Bancorpsouth Bank, and designating the agreement as a qualified tax-exempt obligation.
For County Judge to sign customer service agreement with Shred-It for the Ellis County Clerk's Office in accordance with Local Government Code.
For County Judge to sign statement of work from General Datatech for Ellis County Juvenile Services Cisco 2960X install project, in accordance with Local Government Code.
For County Judge to sign lease agreement with Xerox for upgraded copiers, with no increases, in accordance with Local Government Code. The following offices will be upgraded: Ellis County 378th District Court - current monthly cost $205.30. New monthly cost $203.25. Ellis County 40th District Court - current monthly cost $309.48; new monthly cost $284.22. Ellis County Court at Law #2 - currently monthly cost $234.82; new monthly cost $227.34. Ellis County Jail - current monthly cost $235.34; new monthly cost $216.60. Ellis County LEC - current monthly cost $331.99; new monthly cost $$254.89. Ellis County Sheriffs Office Hoyt Road - current monthly cost $205.30; new monthly cost $158.10. Ellis County Juvenile Probation, 3 machines - current monthly cost $736.58; new monthly cost $578.99. Ellis County Community Supervision and Corrections - current monthly cost $129.10; new monthly cost $95.63.
Accept donation for material cost from Dave Lindauer for Chip Seal on 1200 ft of Isom Road from Hwy 34 to driveway. Totaling $3,725.01. - Bill Dodson, Commissioner, Pet. 2
Regarding selection of Election Judges/Alternate Judges for 2014-2016 Term. - Bruce Sherbet, Elections Administrator
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 may be permitted under 551. 4.1 Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding the possible sale or lease of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
First public hearing on the proposed Ellis County Tax Rate for Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015 pursuant to Commissioners' Court announcement on August 11, 2014, Minute Order Number 314.14.
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
Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 July 2014 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Page Bishop, 4-H -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Sciences A3 To approve trade of 143 used Glock pistols for 143 new Gen 4 Glock pistols at a cost of $15,085.00. Funds for this purchase will come from the Sheriffs Federal Forfeiture Fund. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriff s Office Financial: Fl From 001-0210-50848 Holding/Salary $6,000.00 To 001-0210-50888 Computer Service/Rental $6,000.00. -Bruce Sherbet, Elections F2 From 001-0613-50808 Auto Gas/Oil Reimbursement $1,500.00, 001-0613-50810 Auto Tires $350.00,001-0613-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $200.00,001-0613-50806 Official Bond/Dues $305.00, 001-0613-50812 Radio $300.00, 001-0613-50820 LEOSE Training $506.80 To 001-0613-50802 Equipment $2,655.00, 001-0613-50805 Conference $506.80. -Jimmie Ray, Constable. Pet. 3 F3 From 001-0330-40065 Transport Reimbursement Fees $6,468.00, 001-0010-50801 Supplies $10,000.00,001-0010-50802 Equipment $8,000.00,001-0010-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $5,000.00, 001-0010-50807 General Misc $20,000.00, 001-0010-50812 Radio $10,000.00, 001-0010-50868 Contract Services $18,697.00 To 001-0010-50503 Certification Pay $9,950.00, 001-0010-50806 Official Bond/Dues $100.00,001-0010-50808 Auto Gas & Oil $60,000.00,001-0010-50810 Auto Tires $8,000.00,001-0010-50865 Employee Screening $100.00,001-0010-50885 Sales Tax $15.00. - Johnny Brown, Sheriff F4 From 001-0015-50865 Employee Screening $1,500, 001-0015-50801 Supplies $288.34 To 001-0015-50835 Employee Training $ 1,500.00,001 -0015-50806 Official Bond/Dues $288.34. -Johnny Brown, Sheriff F5 From 042-0942-30302 Federal Forfeiture Fund Balance $21,000.00 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $21,000.00. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F6 From003-0601-50915 RBI Asphalt $25,000.00,009-0602-50915 FM1 Asphalt $6,000.00 To 003-0601-50911 RBI Gravel $25,000.00,009-0602-50911 FM1 Gravel $6,000.00. - Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pctl F7 From 001-0430-50502 Salary $14,452.24,001-0430-50976 Travel (CRI) $1,850.00 To 001-0430-50802 Equipment $14,452.24, 001-0430-50977 Supplies (CRI) $1,850.00. - Joe Stewart, Fire Marshal/Em ergency Managemen t F8 From 001-0000-30302 Fund Balance $16,527.00 To 001-0210-50819 Computer $16,527.00. -Bruce Sherbet, Elections Administrator F9 From 001-0210-40964 Contract Elections (WISD) $4,660.00 To 001-0210-50801 Supplies $1,900.00, 001-0210-50848 Holding/Salaries $2,760.00. -Bruce Sherbet, Elections Administrator F10 From 001-0020-50858 Custodial Supplies $2,000.00,001-0020-50705 Elevator $2,000.00 To 001-0020-50702 $2,000.00 Repairs. - Keith Roberts, Maintenance Simplified Plat: SPl Pace Road Estates, 4 lots, requested by Margaret Baldridge and Tonya Bone, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 1. SP2 Jahnke Addition, 2 lots, requested by Kenneth Jahnke and Deborah Gross, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 3.
Public hearing on the proposed FY 2014-15 Ellis County Budget, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.007. First public hearing on the proposed Ellis County Tax Rate for Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015 pursuant to Commissioners' Court announcement on August 11, 2014, Minute Order Number 314.14.
Public hearing on the proposed FY 2014-15 Ellis County Budget, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.007. First public hearing on the proposed Ellis County Tax Rate for Budget Fiscal Year
An interpretive event presented by Donald Kelm District Extension Administrator. - Mark Arnold, Ellis County Texas A&MAgriLife Extension Sen-ice
Replat Mission Hills, Phases III and IV, lots 15 and 73, Brads Way and Timber Rock Lane, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 4, requested by Kerry Roulston.
Preliminary Plat, Carter Estates, 13 lots, Carter Road and Hwy 77, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 3, requested by Josh Trees
To allow employees that have accrued comp time to date, the option to be paid for those hours prior to the expiration of the 2013/14 fiscal year and approval of the necessary transfer from fund balance to cover the expenditure (amount to be determined by the number of employees that exercise that option).
To adopt the Indigent Health Care Program effective September 1,2014 through August 31,2015. -Anne Price, Human Resources/Indigent Health Care Director
Resolution authorizing and approving execution of an agreement with Bancorpsouth Bank, and designating the agreement as a qualified tax-exempt obligation.
For County Judge to sign customer service agreement with Shred-It for the Ellis County Clerk's Office in accordance with Local Government Code.
For County Judge to sign statement of work from General Datatech for Ellis County Juvenile Services Cisco 2960X install project, in accordance with Local Government Code.
For County Judge to sign lease agreement with Xerox for upgraded copiers, with no increases, in accordance with Local Government Code. The following offices will be upgraded: Ellis County 378th District Court - current monthly cost $205.30. New monthly cost $203.25. Ellis County 40th District Court - current monthly cost $309.48; new monthly cost $284.22. Ellis County Court at Law #2 - currently monthly cost $234.82; new monthly cost $227.34. Ellis County Jail - current monthly cost $235.34; new monthly cost $216.60. Ellis County LEC - current monthly cost $331.99; new monthly cost $$254.89. Ellis County Sheriffs Office Hoyt Road - current monthly cost $205.30; new monthly cost $158.10. Ellis County Juvenile Probation, 3 machines - current monthly cost $736.58; new monthly cost $578.99. Ellis County Community Supervision and Corrections - current monthly cost $129.10; new monthly cost $95.63.
Accept donation for material cost from Dave Lindauer for Chip Seal on 1200 ft of Isom Road from Hwy 34 to driveway. Totaling $3,725.01. - Bill Dodson, Commissioner, Pet. 2
Regarding selection of Election Judges/Alternate Judges for 2014-2016 Term. - Bruce Sherbet, Elections Administrator
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 may be permitted under 551. 4.1 Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding the possible sale or lease of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
First public hearing on the proposed Ellis County Tax Rate for Budget Fiscal Year 2014-2015 pursuant to Commissioners' Court announcement on August 11, 2014, Minute Order Number 314.14.