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
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports Financial: Fl From 001-0360-50805 DA - Conference $1,700.00 To 001-0360-50846 DA - Witness Fee $ 1,700.00. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F2 From 001-0360-50888 DA - Computer Service $1,800.00 To 001-0360-50846 DA - Witness Fee $1,800.00. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F3 From 004-0652-50807 RB2 General Expenses $70,000.00 To 004-0652-50911 RB2 Gravel $70,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F4 From 010-0653-50912 FM2 Bridge Repair $51,827.61,010-0653-50914 FM2 Signs $4,500.00,010-0653-50913 FM2 Chemicals $9,000.00,010-0653-50868 FM2 Contract Labor $7,000.00,010-0653-50908 FM2 Lumber $4,000.00 To 010-0653-50911 FM2 Gravel $76,ttl.6\.-Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet, 2 141917 Corelogic 154946 JP Morgan Chase 162686 Corelogic 194107 Corelogic 225336 JP Morgan Chase 233295 Corelogic 233783 JP Morgan Chase 240915 Simplified Plat: Corelogic 141917 Corelogic 154946 JP Morgan Chase 162686 Corelogic 194107 Corelogic 225336 JP Morgan Chase 233295 Corelogic 233783 JP Morgan Chase 240915 Simplified Plat: F5 From 001-0035-50601 Travel Reimbursement $900.00 To 001-0035-50808 Auto Gas/Oil $900.00. - Teral Crawford, L T. F6 Approve refund of overpayment to the following accounts for payment in error: Refund Issued to: Account Refund Amount $2,882.35 $3,350.37 $3,353.44 $2,714.17 $2,828.52 $2,705.72 $3,606.06 $5,602.11 Simplified Plat: SP 1 Simplified Plat for Fulton Estates, 1 lot, 3444 FM 660, Ferris, Road and Bridge 1, requested by Billy Tom Fulton.
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, 8260 Slippery Creek Ct., 8261 Slippery Creek Ct., and 8271 Slippery Creek Ct., Red Oak, Road and Bridge Pet. 4, requested by Horace Reeder.
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, 8291 Slippery Creek Ct, Red Oak, Road and Bridge Pet. 4, requested by Horace Reeder.
Re-plat Carriage Hill Estates, lot 21,100 Diane Road, Ferris, Road and Bridge Pet. 1, requested by Guadalupe Flores.
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, West Chambers Meadow Drive, Italy, Road and Bridge Pet. 3, requested by John Ed Justice.
Re-plat Chambers Meadows West, lot 81, West Chambers Meadow Drive, Italy, Road and Bridge 3, requested by John Ed Justice.
Re-plat Barajas Addition, lot 1, 3950 Cement Valley Road, Midlothian, Road and Bridge Pet 4, requested by Ruben Kiser.
Approval for County Judge to sign lease agreement with Xerox for a multipurpose copy machines for CSCD (Community Supervision and Corrections Department).
Approval for County Judge to sign one year agreement from B J Wakefield Services for Ellis County Sheriffs Office LEC aerobic septic system inspections, in accordance with Local Government Code.
Approve monthly rental agreement for a Pneumatic Roller for Road and Bridge Precinct 3, in accordance with Local Government Code.
Approval to purchase additional courtroom furnishings to include signage for the historic court building, 40th District Court, and Elections Building.
Approve the lease purchase agreement from Bancorp South for a 2017 Mack Dump truck for Road and Bridge Precinct 3, in accordance with Local Government Code, if Commissioners Court by voting for this transaction determines that the trade in is in the best interests of Ellis County.
Approve the lease purchase agreement from Caterpillar Financial 2016 140M3 Motor Grader for Road and Bridge Precinct 4, in accordance with Local Government Code, if Commissioners Court by voting for this transaction determines that the trade in is in the best interests of Ellis County.
Approval to receive a donation of road signs from Ellis County Share the Road Committee to bring awareness to the presence of motorcycle riders in Ellis County. -Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4
Introduction of Keith Beck as Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Coordinator. -Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
Public Works Emergency Response Team (PWERT) equipment cache approval - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 & Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
Approve contract for the removal of wood and ash from the County Farm, accumulated from burning collected debris from the December 26, 2015 tornado. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
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 §551.076 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.
Approve purchase of security equipment from Electra Link in the amount of $2,908.09 for the purpose of courthouse and facilities security.
Authorize the County Judge to retain outside counsel for the Ellis County Commissioners Court in anticipation of litigation and collateral matters resulting from the purchase of product by Road & Bridge Precinct 3 and Road & Bridge Precinct 4 Commissioners from Professional Coating Technologies. 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 Dennis Robinson
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports Financial: Fl From 001-0360-50805 DA - Conference $1,700.00 To 001-0360-50846 DA - Witness Fee $ 1,700.00. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F2 From 001-0360-50888 DA - Computer Service $1,800.00 To 001-0360-50846 DA - Witness Fee $1,800.00. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F3 From 004-0652-50807 RB2 General Expenses $70,000.00 To 004-0652-50911 RB2 Gravel $70,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F4 From 010-0653-50912 FM2 Bridge Repair $51,827.61,010-0653-50914 FM2 Signs $4,500.00,010-0653-50913 FM2 Chemicals $9,000.00,010-0653-50868 FM2 Contract Labor $7,000.00,010-0653-50908 FM2 Lumber $4,000.00 To 010-0653-50911 FM2 Gravel $76,ttl.6\.-Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet, 2 141917 Corelogic 154946 JP Morgan Chase 162686 Corelogic 194107 Corelogic 225336 JP Morgan Chase 233295 Corelogic 233783 JP Morgan Chase 240915 Simplified Plat: Corelogic 141917 Corelogic 154946 JP Morgan Chase 162686 Corelogic 194107 Corelogic 225336 JP Morgan Chase 233295 Corelogic 233783 JP Morgan Chase 240915 Simplified Plat: F5 From 001-0035-50601 Travel Reimbursement $900.00 To 001-0035-50808 Auto Gas/Oil $900.00. - Teral Crawford, L T. F6 Approve refund of overpayment to the following accounts for payment in error: Refund Issued to: Account Refund Amount $2,882.35 $3,350.37 $3,353.44 $2,714.17 $2,828.52 $2,705.72 $3,606.06 $5,602.11 Simplified Plat: SP 1 Simplified Plat for Fulton Estates, 1 lot, 3444 FM 660, Ferris, Road and Bridge 1, requested by Billy Tom Fulton.
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, 8260 Slippery Creek Ct., 8261 Slippery Creek Ct., and 8271 Slippery Creek Ct., Red Oak, Road and Bridge Pet. 4, requested by Horace Reeder.
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, 8291 Slippery Creek Ct, Red Oak, Road and Bridge Pet. 4, requested by Horace Reeder.
Re-plat Carriage Hill Estates, lot 21,100 Diane Road, Ferris, Road and Bridge Pet. 1, requested by Guadalupe Flores.
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, West Chambers Meadow Drive, Italy, Road and Bridge Pet. 3, requested by John Ed Justice.
Re-plat Chambers Meadows West, lot 81, West Chambers Meadow Drive, Italy, Road and Bridge 3, requested by John Ed Justice.
Re-plat Barajas Addition, lot 1, 3950 Cement Valley Road, Midlothian, Road and Bridge Pet 4, requested by Ruben Kiser.
Approval for County Judge to sign lease agreement with Xerox for a multipurpose copy machines for CSCD (Community Supervision and Corrections Department).
Approval for County Judge to sign one year agreement from B J Wakefield Services for Ellis County Sheriffs Office LEC aerobic septic system inspections, in accordance with Local Government Code.
Approve monthly rental agreement for a Pneumatic Roller for Road and Bridge Precinct 3, in accordance with Local Government Code.
Approval to purchase additional courtroom furnishings to include signage for the historic court building, 40th District Court, and Elections Building.
Approve the lease purchase agreement from Bancorp South for a 2017 Mack Dump truck for Road and Bridge Precinct 3, in accordance with Local Government Code, if Commissioners Court by voting for this transaction determines that the trade in is in the best interests of Ellis County.
Approve the lease purchase agreement from Caterpillar Financial 2016 140M3 Motor Grader for Road and Bridge Precinct 4, in accordance with Local Government Code, if Commissioners Court by voting for this transaction determines that the trade in is in the best interests of Ellis County.
Approval to receive a donation of road signs from Ellis County Share the Road Committee to bring awareness to the presence of motorcycle riders in Ellis County. -Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4
Introduction of Keith Beck as Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Coordinator. -Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
Public Works Emergency Response Team (PWERT) equipment cache approval - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 & Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
Approve contract for the removal of wood and ash from the County Farm, accumulated from burning collected debris from the December 26, 2015 tornado. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
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 §551.076 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.
Approve purchase of security equipment from Electra Link in the amount of $2,908.09 for the purpose of courthouse and facilities security.
Authorize the County Judge to retain outside counsel for the Ellis County Commissioners Court in anticipation of litigation and collateral matters resulting from the purchase of product by Road & Bridge Precinct 3 and Road & Bridge Precinct 4 Commissioners from Professional Coating Technologies. ADJOURNMENT