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 Lane Grayson
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of the reappointment of the following members to the Ellis County Historical Commission for a two year period ending December 31,2017: Elmerine Bell, Rex Carey, Karen Carreon, Betty Dillard, NanaLou Dudley, Karen Esberger, Nancy Farrar, Bruce Fowler, Sugar Glaspy, Judy Howard, Virginia Kellum, Nancy Post, Shannon Simpson, Sylvia Stanford Smith, Susie Tool. A3 Approval of the appointment of the following members to the Ellis County Historical Commission for a two year ending December 31,2017: Jimmy Boon, Ty Hall, Dennis Zambala. Financial: Fl From 004-0652-50807 RB2 General Expenses S 2,000.00 To 004-0652-50805 RB2 F2 From 047-0947-30302 SheriffFund Forfeiture $650.00 To 047-0947-50807 General Misc $650.00. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriff Office F3 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Gateway Mortgage Group LLC Planet Home Lending Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing Corp. Gateway Mortgage Group LLC Gateway Mortgage Group LLC Ellis County Abstract and Title Co. Michael S. Lindsey Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing Corp. Larry D. Grice and Heather King Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing Corp. Gateway Mortgage Group LLC Colonial Savings FA
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it relates to the road frontage requirement on a cul-de-sac in Emerald Forest, Lots 6 & 7; 234 Greenbark Court, Waxahachie; requested by Bobby and Mary Leach, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 3.
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it related to the fire hydrant requirement in Cockerham Estates, Lots 5, 6, 7, & 8; 756 Arrowhead, Waxahachie; requested by Andrew Garrett, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 3.
Approval of the purchase of a 2008 Ford F350 cargo truck in the amount of $21,685.30 for Road and Bridge Pet. 3, in accordance with Local Government Code
Approval for the award of Bid Number RB-2015-001, Ellis County Crushed Limestone Chip Seal Type D, Grade 5, 3/8" Rock, Crushed Limestone Chip Seal Type D, Grade 4, xAn Rock, Crushed Limestone Chip Seal Type D, Grade 3, 5/8".
Approval for the award of Bid Number RB-2015-002, Ellis County Light Weight Surface Aggregate Type L, Grade 3, Light Weight Surface Aggregate Type L, Grade 4, Light Weight Surface Aggregate Type L, Grade 5.
Approval for the award of Bid Number RB-2015-003, Ellis County_Annual Contract for Recycled Concrete Flex Base, Type D, Grade 1 or 2
Approval for the award of Bid Number RB-2015-004, Ellis County Annual Contract for Washed Pea Gravel, Type A, Grade 4, Vi\ Washed Pea Gravel Type A, Grade 5, 3/8.
Purchase and installation of AV equipment necessary for new courtrooms from Infinity Sound using DIR or Buyboard
Update on the ongoing activities of the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District presented by Jim Conkwright, General Manager
To approve user agreement with Emergency Reporting for occupancy and fire hydrant records management service. - Joe Stewart, Fire Marshal/EMC
Discussion regarding overcrowding at Attorney General's Court location in Ellis County Court's Building. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Assignment of the contract from East Texas Medical Center d/b/a East Texas Medical Center Emergency Medical Service to CareFlite with notice given to CareFlite of the County's intent to not renew the contract. - Carol Bush, County Judge
Approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the County of Ellis and the City of Waxahachie for use of their gun range. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriffs Office
Assignment of the contract from East Texas Medical Center d/b/a East Texas Medical Center Emergency Medical Service to CareFlite with notice given to CareFlite of the County's intent to not renew the contract. - Carol Bush, County Judge
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. 4.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Purchasing Agent. 4.2 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Fire Marshal/EMC. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion regarding Fire Marshal's request for SI0,000 additional funding to hire 2 Deputy Fire Marshal positions 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 Lane Grayson
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of the reappointment of the following members to the Ellis County Historical Commission for a two year period ending December 31,2017: Elmerine Bell, Rex Carey, Karen Carreon, Betty Dillard, NanaLou Dudley, Karen Esberger, Nancy Farrar, Bruce Fowler, Sugar Glaspy, Judy Howard, Virginia Kellum, Nancy Post, Shannon Simpson, Sylvia Stanford Smith, Susie Tool. A3 Approval of the appointment of the following members to the Ellis County Historical Commission for a two year ending December 31,2017: Jimmy Boon, Ty Hall, Dennis Zambala. Financial: Fl From 004-0652-50807 RB2 General Expenses S 2,000.00 To 004-0652-50805 RB2 F2 From 047-0947-30302 SheriffFund Forfeiture $650.00 To 047-0947-50807 General Misc $650.00. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriff Office F3 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Gateway Mortgage Group LLC Planet Home Lending Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing Corp. Gateway Mortgage Group LLC Gateway Mortgage Group LLC Ellis County Abstract and Title Co. Michael S. Lindsey Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing Corp. Larry D. Grice and Heather King Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing Corp. Gateway Mortgage Group LLC Colonial Savings FA
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it relates to the road frontage requirement on a cul-de-sac in Emerald Forest, Lots 6 & 7; 234 Greenbark Court, Waxahachie; requested by Bobby and Mary Leach, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 3.
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it related to the fire hydrant requirement in Cockerham Estates, Lots 5, 6, 7, & 8; 756 Arrowhead, Waxahachie; requested by Andrew Garrett, located in Road and Bridge Pet. 3.
Approval of the purchase of a 2008 Ford F350 cargo truck in the amount of $21,685.30 for Road and Bridge Pet. 3, in accordance with Local Government Code
Approval for the award of Bid Number RB-2015-001, Ellis County Crushed Limestone Chip Seal Type D, Grade 5, 3/8" Rock, Crushed Limestone Chip Seal Type D, Grade 4, xAn Rock, Crushed Limestone Chip Seal Type D, Grade 3, 5/8".
Approval for the award of Bid Number RB-2015-002, Ellis County Light Weight Surface Aggregate Type L, Grade 3, Light Weight Surface Aggregate Type L, Grade 4, Light Weight Surface Aggregate Type L, Grade 5.
Approval for the award of Bid Number RB-2015-003, Ellis County_Annual Contract for Recycled Concrete Flex Base, Type D, Grade 1 or 2
Approval for the award of Bid Number RB-2015-004, Ellis County Annual Contract for Washed Pea Gravel, Type A, Grade 4, Vi\ Washed Pea Gravel Type A, Grade 5, 3/8.
Purchase and installation of AV equipment necessary for new courtrooms from Infinity Sound using DIR or Buyboard
Update on the ongoing activities of the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District presented by Jim Conkwright, General Manager
To approve user agreement with Emergency Reporting for occupancy and fire hydrant records management service. - Joe Stewart, Fire Marshal/EMC
Discussion regarding overcrowding at Attorney General's Court location in Ellis County Court's Building. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Assignment of the contract from East Texas Medical Center d/b/a East Texas Medical Center Emergency Medical Service to CareFlite with notice given to CareFlite of the County's intent to not renew the contract. - Carol Bush, County Judge
Approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the County of Ellis and the City of Waxahachie for use of their gun range. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriffs Office
Assignment of the contract from East Texas Medical Center d/b/a East Texas Medical Center Emergency Medical Service to CareFlite with notice given to CareFlite of the County's intent to not renew the contract. - Carol Bush, County Judge
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. 4.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Purchasing Agent. 4.2 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Fire Marshal/EMC. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion regarding Fire Marshal's request for SI0,000 additional funding to hire 2 Deputy Fire Marshal positions ADJOURNMENT