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: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 November 2014 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science A3 Approval to reappoint the following Emergency Service District Board members for 2 year terms beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016: ESD#1: Andy Mulvaney, Gary Harris, James Morrison. ESD#2: Monica (Bonney) Arroyo, Gary Ratliff. ESD#3: Vincente Guerrero. ESD#5: Stephen Solomon, Samuel Duane Laney, Bruce Moore. ESD#6: Bill Gilliand, Tommy Hamilton. ESD#8: Allen Lane, Everett Russell. ESD#9: John Griffin Hancock, Douglas Young. A4 Approval to accept the resignation of the following Ellis County Service District Board Members effective December 31, 2014: ESD#3: James Steele, Howard Morgan. ESD#4: Jerry Smith. ESD#7: Fred Bledsue, Jeff Pressler, Larry Mentzer. A5 Accept the resignation of the Purchasing Agent effective December 19, 2014. Financial: F1 From001-0230-50802 Equipment S403.00To 001-0230-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $403.00.-Kim Gould, Purchasing F2 From 042-0942-30302 Federal Forfeiture Fund Balance $3,000.00 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $3,000.00. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriffs Office F3 From 001-0140-50560 Compensation/fringe liability/staffing $723.00 To 001-0385-50502 Deputies Salary $671.00, 001-0385-50553 FICA/Social Security $52.00, to fund the employment of a temporary court coordinator from November 17,2014 through November 21,2014 for County Court at Law #2. F4 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Green Tree Outsourcing 232851 $4,109.49
A one-time variance from County of Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it relates to the 20' platted utility easement and side set-back located in Chapman Ranch, Phase Two, lot 16,1368 East Highland Road, Waxahachie, TX; Road and Bridge Pet. 4, requested by property owner Chris York.
Accept the infrastructure of Billingsley Farms subdivision, including Billingsley Drive; Alma Court; George Court; Etta Court, and Rex Court as county owned, requested by Tony Martin, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 4.
Accept the infrastructure of Billingsley Farms subdivision, including Billingsley Drive; Alma Court; George Court; Etta Court, and Rex Court as county owned, requested by Tony Martin, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 4.
To declare the following items as surplus and to be disposed of in accordance with the Local Government Code 263 - Wayne Versa Pressure Washer, quantity 2 - 25ft flag poles, and quantity 8 -20ft parking lights from Road and Bridge Precinct 3.
Consideration to declare the following item as surplus and to be disposed of in accordance with the Local Government Code 263 -1992 Chevrolet 3500, VIN 1GBHC34K6PE113007, from Road and Bridge Precinct 2.
To negotiate and award contract to the highest ranked respondent for RFP-2014-010 Construction Service for Ellis County Election Building.
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) 9-1-1 program to honor the Ellis County 9-1-1 Communications department on several nominations and awards they received at the November PSAP Supervisor's Meeting.
Items 3.3 & 3.4 & Executive Session
3.3 For security purposes, relocation of the Treasurer's Office to the Courts & Administration Building effective immediately upon the completion of the Treasurer's Office suite on or before December 28, 2014. 3.4 Opportunity for further updates/details regarding county deposits and the armored car contract. -Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION 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.
Regarding the sale of CRS-2 emulsion to the City of Italy per Work Order Under Interlocal Agreement. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pct.3
To approve the tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at S. Smith St., Ennis, TX.
To approve the necessary bonds for the following elected and/or appointed Ellis County Officials, immediately effective upon the signing of the Bribery Statement and the Oath of Office, and being sworn in on or after January 1, 2015: Carol Bush, County Judge $10,000 Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pct.2 $3,000 Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 $3,000 Jim Chapman, County Court at Law #1 $10,000 Gene Calvert, County Court at Law #2 $10,000 Cindy Polley, County Clerk $500,000 Melanie Reed, District Clerk $100,000 Cheryl Chambers, Treasurer $238,000 Mike Navarro, Auditor $5,000 Bill Woody, Justice of the Peace, Pct.l $5,000 Jackie Miller, Jr., Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 $5,000 Curtis Polk, Justice of the Peace, Pet. 3 $5,000 Steve Egan, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 $5,000
3.12 The approval of Interlocal Cooperation agreement between County of Ellis and Palmer ISD, beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. -Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet 1. 3.13 The approval of Interlocal Cooperation agreement between County of Ellis and City of Palmer beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31,2015.- Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet 1. 3.14 The approval of Interlocal Cooperation agreement between County of Ellis and City of Ferris beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. -Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet 1. 3.15 The approval of Interlocal Cooperation agreement between County of Ellis and Pecan Hill, beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. - Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet 1.
Install a small monument incorporating the 1929 Plaque & Headstone from the old jail.-Toe Mute, Engineer
To authorize the County Attorney to offer and settle a claim on behalf of Ellis concerning property damage to Jane Wilemon's barn by an employee of the County. - Vance Hinds, Assistant County & District Attorney.
Commissioner service recognition and resolution honoring Commissioner Ron Brown. - Carol Bush, County Judge ADJOURNMENT
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: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 November 2014 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science A3 Approval to reappoint the following Emergency Service District Board members for 2 year terms beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016: ESD#1: Andy Mulvaney, Gary Harris, James Morrison. ESD#2: Monica (Bonney) Arroyo, Gary Ratliff. ESD#3: Vincente Guerrero. ESD#5: Stephen Solomon, Samuel Duane Laney, Bruce Moore. ESD#6: Bill Gilliand, Tommy Hamilton. ESD#8: Allen Lane, Everett Russell. ESD#9: John Griffin Hancock, Douglas Young. A4 Approval to accept the resignation of the following Ellis County Service District Board Members effective December 31, 2014: ESD#3: James Steele, Howard Morgan. ESD#4: Jerry Smith. ESD#7: Fred Bledsue, Jeff Pressler, Larry Mentzer. A5 Accept the resignation of the Purchasing Agent effective December 19, 2014. Financial: F1 From001-0230-50802 Equipment S403.00To 001-0230-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $403.00.-Kim Gould, Purchasing F2 From 042-0942-30302 Federal Forfeiture Fund Balance $3,000.00 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $3,000.00. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriffs Office F3 From 001-0140-50560 Compensation/fringe liability/staffing $723.00 To 001-0385-50502 Deputies Salary $671.00, 001-0385-50553 FICA/Social Security $52.00, to fund the employment of a temporary court coordinator from November 17,2014 through November 21,2014 for County Court at Law #2. F4 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Green Tree Outsourcing 232851 $4,109.49
A one-time variance from County of Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it relates to the 20' platted utility easement and side set-back located in Chapman Ranch, Phase Two, lot 16,1368 East Highland Road, Waxahachie, TX; Road and Bridge Pet. 4, requested by property owner Chris York.
Accept the infrastructure of Billingsley Farms subdivision, including Billingsley Drive; Alma Court; George Court; Etta Court, and Rex Court as county owned, requested by Tony Martin, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 4.
Accept the infrastructure of Billingsley Farms subdivision, including Billingsley Drive; Alma Court; George Court; Etta Court, and Rex Court as county owned, requested by Tony Martin, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 4.
To declare the following items as surplus and to be disposed of in accordance with the Local Government Code 263 - Wayne Versa Pressure Washer, quantity 2 - 25ft flag poles, and quantity 8 -20ft parking lights from Road and Bridge Precinct 3.
Consideration to declare the following item as surplus and to be disposed of in accordance with the Local Government Code 263 -1992 Chevrolet 3500, VIN 1GBHC34K6PE113007, from Road and Bridge Precinct 2.
To negotiate and award contract to the highest ranked respondent for RFP-2014-010 Construction Service for Ellis County Election Building.
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) 9-1-1 program to honor the Ellis County 9-1-1 Communications department on several nominations and awards they received at the November PSAP Supervisor's Meeting.
Items 3.3 & 3.4 & Executive Session
3.3 For security purposes, relocation of the Treasurer's Office to the Courts & Administration Building effective immediately upon the completion of the Treasurer's Office suite on or before December 28, 2014. 3.4 Opportunity for further updates/details regarding county deposits and the armored car contract. -Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION 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.
Regarding the sale of CRS-2 emulsion to the City of Italy per Work Order Under Interlocal Agreement. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pct.3
To approve the tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at S. Smith St., Ennis, TX.
To approve the necessary bonds for the following elected and/or appointed Ellis County Officials, immediately effective upon the signing of the Bribery Statement and the Oath of Office, and being sworn in on or after January 1, 2015: Carol Bush, County Judge $10,000 Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pct.2 $3,000 Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 $3,000 Jim Chapman, County Court at Law #1 $10,000 Gene Calvert, County Court at Law #2 $10,000 Cindy Polley, County Clerk $500,000 Melanie Reed, District Clerk $100,000 Cheryl Chambers, Treasurer $238,000 Mike Navarro, Auditor $5,000 Bill Woody, Justice of the Peace, Pct.l $5,000 Jackie Miller, Jr., Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 $5,000 Curtis Polk, Justice of the Peace, Pet. 3 $5,000 Steve Egan, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 $5,000
3.12 The approval of Interlocal Cooperation agreement between County of Ellis and Palmer ISD, beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. -Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet 1. 3.13 The approval of Interlocal Cooperation agreement between County of Ellis and City of Palmer beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31,2015.- Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet 1. 3.14 The approval of Interlocal Cooperation agreement between County of Ellis and City of Ferris beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. -Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet 1. 3.15 The approval of Interlocal Cooperation agreement between County of Ellis and Pecan Hill, beginning January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. - Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet 1.
Install a small monument incorporating the 1929 Plaque & Headstone from the old jail.-Toe Mute, Engineer
To authorize the County Attorney to offer and settle a claim on behalf of Ellis concerning property damage to Jane Wilemon's barn by an employee of the County. - Vance Hinds, Assistant County & District Attorney.
Commissioner service recognition and resolution honoring Commissioner Ron Brown. - Carol Bush, County Judge ADJOURNMENT