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
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Change Intermediate Clerk approved position to Clerk II. Change the approved position of Intermediate Clerk (receptionist) to a Clerk II position and increase the hourly wage to $14.3496 per hour. This position is to continue to be paid from the Drug Forfeiture fund as previously approved. This position will not cost the county any tax funds. - Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney Financial: Fl From 001-0015-50802 Equipment $2,200.00 To 001-0015-50702 Repairs $2,200.00. - Johnny Brown, Sheriff F2 From 010-0653-30301 FM2 Fund Balance Carry Over $10,000.00 To 010-0653-50909 FM2 Repairs Parts $10,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F3 From 001-0360-50703 DA-Telephone $500.00, 001-0360-50802 DA-Equipment $500.00, 001-10360-50805DA-Conference $2,000.00, 001-0360-50833 DA- Court Reporting $1,000.00 To 001¬0360-50846 DA-Witness Fee $4,000.00. - Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F4 From 030-0930-30301 CK Proc-Budgeted Fund Balance $7,500.00, 030-0930-50802 CK Proc-Equipment $298.11,030-0930-50819 CK Proc-Computer $2,000.00 To 030-0930-50807 Ck Proc -Gen Misc $ 9,798.11. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F5 From 009-0602-50908 FM1 Lumber $20,000.00,009-0602-50868 FM1 Contract Labor $33,000.00 To 009-0602-50911 FM1 Gravel $16,000.00, 009-0602-50962 FM1 Lubricants $2,000.00, 009¬0602-50907 FM1 Tires $2,000.00, 009-0602-50911 FM1 Gravel $33,000.00. -Dennis Robinson. Commissioner, Pet. I F6 From 012-0755-30302 Fund Balance Carryover $112,000.00 To 012-0755-50868 Contract Labor $112,000.00. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet A F7 From 001-0530-50602 StaffTravel $1,270.23, 001-0530-50801 Supplies $600.00 To 001-0530¬50601 Travel Reimbursement $1,076.42,001-0530-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $205.46,001-0530¬50805 Conference $193.54,001-0530-50806 Official Bond/Dues $149.32,001-0530-50874 Docket Books/Printing $245.59. - Curtis Polk, Justice of the Peace, Pet. 3 Simplified Plat: SP1 Frenzel Addition, 2 lots, Carl Frenzel, Shiloh Road, Carl Frenzel, Road and Bridge Pet. 4. SP 2 Freda's House Addition, 1 lot, 4316 F.M. 1446, Fred Blackford, Road and Bridge Pet. 3.
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Mobile Home Parks as it relates to the fire hydrant requirement to replat, at the locations of 3210 and 3220 Windridge, Midlothian, Texas, requested by Jeffery Voigts and John Posey, Road and Bridge Pet. 3.
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Mobile Home Parks as it relates to the 150' road frontage requirement at the location of 3220 Windridge Court, Midlothian, Texas, requested by John Posey, Road and Bridge Pet. 3.
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Mobile Home Parks as it relates to the 150' road frontage requirement at the location of4390 (into two lots) Joe Wilson Road, Midlothian, Texas, requested by Allen Calvery, Road and Bridge Pet. 4.
The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at 1130 & 1142 Lake Sawyer Rd., Ennis, TX. 3.2 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at 311 E. Freeman St., Ennis, TX. 3.3 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at 1300 Daffan Ave., Ennis, TX. 3.4 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at 601 E. Loggins St., Ennis, TX. 3.5 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at Freeman St., Ennis, TX. 3.6 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at Falkner Ave., Ennis, TX. 3.7 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at Freeman St., Ennis, TX. 3.8 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at 75 Old Hwy 75, Ennis, TX. 3.9 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at FM 879, Ennis, TX. 3.10 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at 700 S. Owens St., Ennis, TX.
Forthe County Judge to sign a TxDOT Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds for hi ghway improvements on FM66 at the West Fork of Weakly Branch in Precinct 3. The County's local participation share in this improvement is $11,960. - Joe White, County Engineer
Authorize County Judge to sign renewal of 911 interlocal with NCTCOG. - Carol Bush, County Judge
Closing, vacating, and abandoning a portion of Vineyard View Lane. - Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet. J
Discussion of the duties of the Fire Marshal's Office and possible amendment to the County Fire Code. - Carol Bush, County Judge
Discussion of document from various area Fire Chiefs as to their preferred description of attributes for the person who occupies the position of the Ellis County Fire Marshal. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Discussion and possible action, on an Interlocal Agreement request from the City of Maypearl, that RB3 road crews make specified repairs to Commerce Street (from First Street to Second, and from Third to Fourth), to East 4th Street (from Main Street to end), to Phillips Street (from Second to Fourth), and Claunch Street (from First to Second and from Fourth to Hwy 157). The estimated cost of repairs to Commerce Street as described above is $7,532, to East Fourth Street, as described above is $6,786, to Phillips Street, as described above is $ 5,945 and to Claunch Street, as described above is $8,115. —PaulPerry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Request to move $20,000.00 (twenty thousand dollars) from FM3 Line Item 011-0704-50807, General Miscellaneous to FM3 Line Item 011-0704-50911, Gravel, to facilitate the purchase of gravel. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Proposal for the implementation of a filtering for the Sheriffs Office Channel 3. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriff's Office
RECESS TO CONVENE TO 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 Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code consultation with counsel concerning pending contemplated litigation Joeckel Law Office Tort Claim Notice. 4.2 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning Cause No. 91288 Filipe Pineda and Israel Lozano v. Ellis County, Texas. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT
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
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Change Intermediate Clerk approved position to Clerk II. Change the approved position of Intermediate Clerk (receptionist) to a Clerk II position and increase the hourly wage to $14.3496 per hour. This position is to continue to be paid from the Drug Forfeiture fund as previously approved. This position will not cost the county any tax funds. - Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney Financial: Fl From 001-0015-50802 Equipment $2,200.00 To 001-0015-50702 Repairs $2,200.00. - Johnny Brown, Sheriff F2 From 010-0653-30301 FM2 Fund Balance Carry Over $10,000.00 To 010-0653-50909 FM2 Repairs Parts $10,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F3 From 001-0360-50703 DA-Telephone $500.00, 001-0360-50802 DA-Equipment $500.00, 001-10360-50805DA-Conference $2,000.00, 001-0360-50833 DA- Court Reporting $1,000.00 To 001¬0360-50846 DA-Witness Fee $4,000.00. - Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F4 From 030-0930-30301 CK Proc-Budgeted Fund Balance $7,500.00, 030-0930-50802 CK Proc-Equipment $298.11,030-0930-50819 CK Proc-Computer $2,000.00 To 030-0930-50807 Ck Proc -Gen Misc $ 9,798.11. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F5 From 009-0602-50908 FM1 Lumber $20,000.00,009-0602-50868 FM1 Contract Labor $33,000.00 To 009-0602-50911 FM1 Gravel $16,000.00, 009-0602-50962 FM1 Lubricants $2,000.00, 009¬0602-50907 FM1 Tires $2,000.00, 009-0602-50911 FM1 Gravel $33,000.00. -Dennis Robinson. Commissioner, Pet. I F6 From 012-0755-30302 Fund Balance Carryover $112,000.00 To 012-0755-50868 Contract Labor $112,000.00. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet A F7 From 001-0530-50602 StaffTravel $1,270.23, 001-0530-50801 Supplies $600.00 To 001-0530¬50601 Travel Reimbursement $1,076.42,001-0530-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $205.46,001-0530¬50805 Conference $193.54,001-0530-50806 Official Bond/Dues $149.32,001-0530-50874 Docket Books/Printing $245.59. - Curtis Polk, Justice of the Peace, Pet. 3 Simplified Plat: SP1 Frenzel Addition, 2 lots, Carl Frenzel, Shiloh Road, Carl Frenzel, Road and Bridge Pet. 4. SP 2 Freda's House Addition, 1 lot, 4316 F.M. 1446, Fred Blackford, Road and Bridge Pet. 3.
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Mobile Home Parks as it relates to the fire hydrant requirement to replat, at the locations of 3210 and 3220 Windridge, Midlothian, Texas, requested by Jeffery Voigts and John Posey, Road and Bridge Pet. 3.
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Mobile Home Parks as it relates to the 150' road frontage requirement at the location of 3220 Windridge Court, Midlothian, Texas, requested by John Posey, Road and Bridge Pet. 3.
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Mobile Home Parks as it relates to the 150' road frontage requirement at the location of4390 (into two lots) Joe Wilson Road, Midlothian, Texas, requested by Allen Calvery, Road and Bridge Pet. 4.
The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at 1130 & 1142 Lake Sawyer Rd., Ennis, TX. 3.2 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at 311 E. Freeman St., Ennis, TX. 3.3 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at 1300 Daffan Ave., Ennis, TX. 3.4 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at 601 E. Loggins St., Ennis, TX. 3.5 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at Freeman St., Ennis, TX. 3.6 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at Falkner Ave., Ennis, TX. 3.7 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at Freeman St., Ennis, TX. 3.8 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at 75 Old Hwy 75, Ennis, TX. 3.9 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at FM 879, Ennis, TX. 3.10 The tax resale offer by Nextlots Now, LLC for property located at 700 S. Owens St., Ennis, TX.
Forthe County Judge to sign a TxDOT Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds for hi ghway improvements on FM66 at the West Fork of Weakly Branch in Precinct 3. The County's local participation share in this improvement is $11,960. - Joe White, County Engineer
Authorize County Judge to sign renewal of 911 interlocal with NCTCOG. - Carol Bush, County Judge
Closing, vacating, and abandoning a portion of Vineyard View Lane. - Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pet. J
Discussion of the duties of the Fire Marshal's Office and possible amendment to the County Fire Code. - Carol Bush, County Judge
Discussion of document from various area Fire Chiefs as to their preferred description of attributes for the person who occupies the position of the Ellis County Fire Marshal. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Discussion and possible action, on an Interlocal Agreement request from the City of Maypearl, that RB3 road crews make specified repairs to Commerce Street (from First Street to Second, and from Third to Fourth), to East 4th Street (from Main Street to end), to Phillips Street (from Second to Fourth), and Claunch Street (from First to Second and from Fourth to Hwy 157). The estimated cost of repairs to Commerce Street as described above is $7,532, to East Fourth Street, as described above is $6,786, to Phillips Street, as described above is $ 5,945 and to Claunch Street, as described above is $8,115. —PaulPerry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Request to move $20,000.00 (twenty thousand dollars) from FM3 Line Item 011-0704-50807, General Miscellaneous to FM3 Line Item 011-0704-50911, Gravel, to facilitate the purchase of gravel. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Proposal for the implementation of a filtering for the Sheriffs Office Channel 3. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriff's Office
RECESS TO CONVENE TO 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 Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code consultation with counsel concerning pending contemplated litigation Joeckel Law Office Tort Claim Notice. 4.2 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning Cause No. 91288 Filipe Pineda and Israel Lozano v. Ellis County, Texas. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT