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 Paul Perry
CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 1st Quarter 2015 Ellis County Investment Report. - Cheryl Chambers, Treasurer A3 March 2015 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H A4 Approval of the Official Minutes for March 9, 2015 and March 23, 2015. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 001-0385-50805 Conference $1,069.00, 001-0385-50703 Telephone $600.00 To 001-0385¬50819 Computer $295.06, 001-0385-50807 Visiting Judge $1,373.94. - Judge Calvert, County Court at Law #2 F2 From 001-0612-50812 Radio $1,000.00, 001-0612-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $300.00, 001-0612¬50808 Gas/Oil $ 1,000.00 To 001 -0612-50819 Computers $2,300.00. - Terry Nay, Constable, Pet. 2 F3 From 004-0652-40800 RB2 Transportation Infrastructure Grant (Certz) $48,839.76 To 004-0652¬50911 RB2 Gravel $48,839.76. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F4 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Bank of America 198185 $4,030.87 Central Loan Administration 148926 $3,567.20 F5 From 001-0210-40964 Contract Elections $14,000.00 To 001-0210-50801 Supplies $14,000.00. - Bruce Sherbet, Elections Administrator F6 From 001-0430-50502 Salary$13,547.00 To 001-0140-50811 Fleet Purchase $8547.00,001-0430¬50819 Computer $5,000.00. - Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordina
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it relates to the fire hydrant requirement spaced every 450' for 400 Krajca Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Pet. 2, requested by Cameron Stilwell.
Replat-Maypearl Hidden Hills, Lots Hand 15, 128 & 130 Sullivan Way, Road and Bridge Pet. 3, requested by Canyon Creek Homes.
Release Construction Bond #0661675 in the amount of $763,704.00 to International Fidelity Insurance Company and accept Maintenance Bond #0661659 in the amount of $305,481.60 for the completed work in Springer Estates, JHDMC, Inc., Road and Bridge Pet. 4.
To declare the following item as surplus and to be disposed of in accordance with the Local Government Code 263 - 1999 Ford F-250, VIN 1FTNF20F9XEC82494, from Road and Bridge Precinct 4.
To declare seized items from Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Court as surplus and to be disposed of in accordance with the Local Government Code 263 - Various clothing and household items.
To convey by Quitclaim Deed the following tax sale "struck off* property to the City of Ferris: .221 acre, more or less, situated in the Mason Phelps Survey, Abstract 824, Ellis County, Texas, as described in deed dated October 12, 1976, from Irene M. Autrey to Wallace Parrott, et ux., in Volume 603, Page 761, Deed Records of Ellis County, Texas. - Jake Battenfield, Attorney, Linebarger Goggen Blair & Sampson, LLP
Review of recent Texas Commission on Jail Standards' inspection of the Ellis County Jail. - Carol Bash, County Judge
To donate to the Red Cross obsolete safety supplies generated from a previous program. •*Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
To amend contract with Everbridge to discontinue redundant weather alert notifications. - Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to §251.152 of the Texas Transportation Code, public hearing to discuss the installation of a stop sign on Chisholm Trail at the following location: 1) The southern intersection of Chisholm Trail and E. Haven Road in Ellis County, Texas. - Precinct 2
3.5 To request the installation of a stop sign on Chisholm Trail at the following location: 1) The southern intersection of Chisholm Trail and E. Haven Road in Ellis County, Texas. - Precinct 2. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 3.6 Burn Ban Order for Ellis County. - Joe Stewart, Fire Marshal
3.7 Fire Marshal discussion regarding inspections, investigations and staffing. -Joe Stewart, Fire Marshal 3.8 Approval of modifications to the existing Ellis County Permit Fee Schedule. - Joe Stewart, Fire Marshal
Approval of a Letter of Concurrence between Ellis County and the North Texas Tollway Authority UHF Radio Project. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriff Office
3.11 Approval to establish July 1 through June 30 annually as Ellis County's Measurement Period (that period of time for counting hours of service) as required by the Affordable Care Act. - Anne Price, Director of Human Resources 3.12 To authorize the County Judge to sign the ACA Reporting and Tracking Service (ARTS) Program Agreement which provides those services necessary to produce Ellis County's tracking and reporting data required for IRS forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C, 1,2,&3 in compliance with the Affordable Care Act; Ellis County's membership in the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefit Program waives the annual subscription fee and activation service fee; late fee of $2,500 for data submitted after 06-30-2015. - Anne Price, Director of Human Resources
To approve Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and the City of Red Oak for cooperative Purchasing. - Carol Bush, County Judge
4.1 Pursuant to §551.076 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices within the Ellis County Courts and Administration Building and the Historic Courthouse. 4.2 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Purchasing Agent. 4.3 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Fire Marshal. 4.4 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Director of Human Resources.
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 Paul Perry
CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 1st Quarter 2015 Ellis County Investment Report. - Cheryl Chambers, Treasurer A3 March 2015 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H A4 Approval of the Official Minutes for March 9, 2015 and March 23, 2015. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 001-0385-50805 Conference $1,069.00, 001-0385-50703 Telephone $600.00 To 001-0385¬50819 Computer $295.06, 001-0385-50807 Visiting Judge $1,373.94. - Judge Calvert, County Court at Law #2 F2 From 001-0612-50812 Radio $1,000.00, 001-0612-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $300.00, 001-0612¬50808 Gas/Oil $ 1,000.00 To 001 -0612-50819 Computers $2,300.00. - Terry Nay, Constable, Pet. 2 F3 From 004-0652-40800 RB2 Transportation Infrastructure Grant (Certz) $48,839.76 To 004-0652¬50911 RB2 Gravel $48,839.76. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F4 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Bank of America 198185 $4,030.87 Central Loan Administration 148926 $3,567.20 F5 From 001-0210-40964 Contract Elections $14,000.00 To 001-0210-50801 Supplies $14,000.00. - Bruce Sherbet, Elections Administrator F6 From 001-0430-50502 Salary$13,547.00 To 001-0140-50811 Fleet Purchase $8547.00,001-0430¬50819 Computer $5,000.00. - Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordina
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it relates to the fire hydrant requirement spaced every 450' for 400 Krajca Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Pet. 2, requested by Cameron Stilwell.
Replat-Maypearl Hidden Hills, Lots Hand 15, 128 & 130 Sullivan Way, Road and Bridge Pet. 3, requested by Canyon Creek Homes.
Release Construction Bond #0661675 in the amount of $763,704.00 to International Fidelity Insurance Company and accept Maintenance Bond #0661659 in the amount of $305,481.60 for the completed work in Springer Estates, JHDMC, Inc., Road and Bridge Pet. 4.
To declare the following item as surplus and to be disposed of in accordance with the Local Government Code 263 - 1999 Ford F-250, VIN 1FTNF20F9XEC82494, from Road and Bridge Precinct 4.
To declare seized items from Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Court as surplus and to be disposed of in accordance with the Local Government Code 263 - Various clothing and household items.
To convey by Quitclaim Deed the following tax sale "struck off* property to the City of Ferris: .221 acre, more or less, situated in the Mason Phelps Survey, Abstract 824, Ellis County, Texas, as described in deed dated October 12, 1976, from Irene M. Autrey to Wallace Parrott, et ux., in Volume 603, Page 761, Deed Records of Ellis County, Texas. - Jake Battenfield, Attorney, Linebarger Goggen Blair & Sampson, LLP
Review of recent Texas Commission on Jail Standards' inspection of the Ellis County Jail. - Carol Bash, County Judge
To donate to the Red Cross obsolete safety supplies generated from a previous program. •*Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
To amend contract with Everbridge to discontinue redundant weather alert notifications. - Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to §251.152 of the Texas Transportation Code, public hearing to discuss the installation of a stop sign on Chisholm Trail at the following location: 1) The southern intersection of Chisholm Trail and E. Haven Road in Ellis County, Texas. - Precinct 2
3.5 To request the installation of a stop sign on Chisholm Trail at the following location: 1) The southern intersection of Chisholm Trail and E. Haven Road in Ellis County, Texas. - Precinct 2. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 3.6 Burn Ban Order for Ellis County. - Joe Stewart, Fire Marshal
3.7 Fire Marshal discussion regarding inspections, investigations and staffing. -Joe Stewart, Fire Marshal 3.8 Approval of modifications to the existing Ellis County Permit Fee Schedule. - Joe Stewart, Fire Marshal
Approval of a Letter of Concurrence between Ellis County and the North Texas Tollway Authority UHF Radio Project. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriff Office
3.11 Approval to establish July 1 through June 30 annually as Ellis County's Measurement Period (that period of time for counting hours of service) as required by the Affordable Care Act. - Anne Price, Director of Human Resources 3.12 To authorize the County Judge to sign the ACA Reporting and Tracking Service (ARTS) Program Agreement which provides those services necessary to produce Ellis County's tracking and reporting data required for IRS forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C, 1,2,&3 in compliance with the Affordable Care Act; Ellis County's membership in the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefit Program waives the annual subscription fee and activation service fee; late fee of $2,500 for data submitted after 06-30-2015. - Anne Price, Director of Human Resources
To approve Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and the City of Red Oak for cooperative Purchasing. - Carol Bush, County Judge
4.1 Pursuant to §551.076 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices within the Ellis County Courts and Administration Building and the Historic Courthouse. 4.2 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Purchasing Agent. 4.3 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Fire Marshal. 4.4 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Director of Human Resources.