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
CONSENT AGENDA- Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 May 2016 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H A3 Accept Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court for March 22,2016; April 12, 2016; April 26,2016; May 10,2016; May 24,2016; and June 7,2016. - Cindy Policy, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 001-0140-50557 Workers Comp $100,000.00To 001-0140-50903 Settlement $300.00; 001-0310-50885 Sales Tax on Taxable Sales $4,000.00; 001-0150-50830 40,1, Appointed Attorneys $95,700.00. F2 From 001-0230-50808 Auto Gas/Fuel $200.00 To 001-0230-50802 Equipment $200.00. - Jodi Platt, Purchasing Agent F3 From 001-0430-50806 Official Bond Dues $650.20 To 001-0430-50819 Computer $650.20. -Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator F4 From 001-0385-50801 Supplies $138.28; 001-0385-50703 Telephone $600.00; 001-0385-50805 Conference $60.00; 001-0385-50802 Equipment $300.00 To 001-0385-50819 Computer $53.58; 001-0385-50601 Travel Reimbursement $84.70; 001-0385-50807 Visiting Judge $900.00; 001-0385-50842 Judge's Conf. $60.00. -Judge A. Gene Calvert, County Court at Law #2 F5 From 001-0050-50819 Computer $1,400.00; 001-0050-50801 Supplies $500.00 To 001-0050-50805 Conference $1,400.00; 001-0050-50703 Telephone $500.00. - Mark Arnold, AgriLife Extension Office F6 From 011-0704-50807 General Misc. $15,000.00 To 011-0704-50802 Purchase of Equipment $15,000.00.-PaulPerry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F7 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance Sheriff Federal Drug Forfeiture $4,000.00 To 042-0942-50868 Contract Services $2,500.00; 042-0942-50807 General Expense $ 1,500.00. - ChuckLaitbach, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F8 From 010-0653-40003 FM2 Revenue Account $3,594.98; 010-0653-30302 FM2 Fund Balance Carry Over $10,000.00 To 010-0653-50911 FM2 Gravel $3,594.98; 010-0653-50909 FM2 Repairs Parts $ 10,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet 2 F9 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance Sheriff Federal Forfeiture $4,434.00 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $4,434.00. - Chuck Laitbach, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F10 From 001-0230-50601 Travel Reimbursement $300.00 To 001-0230-50890 County Supply $300.00. - Jodi Platt, Purchasing Agent Simplified Plat: SP1 Newby Addition, 1366 Zmolek Road, Ennis, Road & Bridge Pet. 2, requested by Larry Newby.
DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY DEVELOPMENT Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it relates to the 150' road frontage requirement, Sanjeev Farms, lot 14, 575 Curry Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Pet. 3, requested by Jim Bristow.
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Home as it relates to the fire hydrant requirement, 6659 FM 660, Ennis, Road and Bridge Pet. 2, requested by Moises Ochoa.
Final Plat - Legacy Estates, 57 lots, FM 1387 & FM 1664, Midlothian, Road & Bridge Pet. 4, requested by Chad Miles.
ADMINISTRATIVE Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: Discussion regarding personnel requirements in the County & District Attorney's Office. - Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney
To authorize the County Judge to sign the AC A 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 1094/1095-B and/or 1094/1095C 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 $2,625 for data submitted after 10-01-2016.- Theresa Taylor, Director of Human Resources
Approval of the Road Report 2016 for Ellis County Precinct 2. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Commissioners Court of Ellis County reserves the right to adjoum 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. 3.1 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning a potential settlement offer involving Lisa Morris concerning property damage to her 2014 Chevrolet Camaro on May 27,2016 in the amount of $837.51. 3.2 Pursuant to Section 551.071 (2) of the Texas Government Code on the following matter where 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 -Advice of Counsel regarding Ellis County Personnel Policy Manual 8.01 & Chapter 175 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Authorize the County Attorney to offer and settle a claim on behalf of Ellis County involving Lisa Morris concerning property damage to her 2014 Chevrolet Camaro on May 27,2016 in the amount of $837.51, including obtaining a release of all claims.
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
CONSENT AGENDA- Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 May 2016 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H A3 Accept Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court for March 22,2016; April 12, 2016; April 26,2016; May 10,2016; May 24,2016; and June 7,2016. - Cindy Policy, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 001-0140-50557 Workers Comp $100,000.00To 001-0140-50903 Settlement $300.00; 001-0310-50885 Sales Tax on Taxable Sales $4,000.00; 001-0150-50830 40,1, Appointed Attorneys $95,700.00. F2 From 001-0230-50808 Auto Gas/Fuel $200.00 To 001-0230-50802 Equipment $200.00. - Jodi Platt, Purchasing Agent F3 From 001-0430-50806 Official Bond Dues $650.20 To 001-0430-50819 Computer $650.20. -Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator F4 From 001-0385-50801 Supplies $138.28; 001-0385-50703 Telephone $600.00; 001-0385-50805 Conference $60.00; 001-0385-50802 Equipment $300.00 To 001-0385-50819 Computer $53.58; 001-0385-50601 Travel Reimbursement $84.70; 001-0385-50807 Visiting Judge $900.00; 001-0385-50842 Judge's Conf. $60.00. -Judge A. Gene Calvert, County Court at Law #2 F5 From 001-0050-50819 Computer $1,400.00; 001-0050-50801 Supplies $500.00 To 001-0050-50805 Conference $1,400.00; 001-0050-50703 Telephone $500.00. - Mark Arnold, AgriLife Extension Office F6 From 011-0704-50807 General Misc. $15,000.00 To 011-0704-50802 Purchase of Equipment $15,000.00.-PaulPerry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F7 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance Sheriff Federal Drug Forfeiture $4,000.00 To 042-0942-50868 Contract Services $2,500.00; 042-0942-50807 General Expense $ 1,500.00. - ChuckLaitbach, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F8 From 010-0653-40003 FM2 Revenue Account $3,594.98; 010-0653-30302 FM2 Fund Balance Carry Over $10,000.00 To 010-0653-50911 FM2 Gravel $3,594.98; 010-0653-50909 FM2 Repairs Parts $ 10,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet 2 F9 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance Sheriff Federal Forfeiture $4,434.00 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $4,434.00. - Chuck Laitbach, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F10 From 001-0230-50601 Travel Reimbursement $300.00 To 001-0230-50890 County Supply $300.00. - Jodi Platt, Purchasing Agent Simplified Plat: SP1 Newby Addition, 1366 Zmolek Road, Ennis, Road & Bridge Pet. 2, requested by Larry Newby.
DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY DEVELOPMENT Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it relates to the 150' road frontage requirement, Sanjeev Farms, lot 14, 575 Curry Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Pet. 3, requested by Jim Bristow.
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Home as it relates to the fire hydrant requirement, 6659 FM 660, Ennis, Road and Bridge Pet. 2, requested by Moises Ochoa.
Final Plat - Legacy Estates, 57 lots, FM 1387 & FM 1664, Midlothian, Road & Bridge Pet. 4, requested by Chad Miles.
ADMINISTRATIVE Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: Discussion regarding personnel requirements in the County & District Attorney's Office. - Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney
To authorize the County Judge to sign the AC A 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 1094/1095-B and/or 1094/1095C 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 $2,625 for data submitted after 10-01-2016.- Theresa Taylor, Director of Human Resources
Approval of the Road Report 2016 for Ellis County Precinct 2. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Commissioners Court of Ellis County reserves the right to adjoum 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. 3.1 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning a potential settlement offer involving Lisa Morris concerning property damage to her 2014 Chevrolet Camaro on May 27,2016 in the amount of $837.51. 3.2 Pursuant to Section 551.071 (2) of the Texas Government Code on the following matter where 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 -Advice of Counsel regarding Ellis County Personnel Policy Manual 8.01 & Chapter 175 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Authorize the County Attorney to offer and settle a claim on behalf of Ellis County involving Lisa Morris concerning property damage to her 2014 Chevrolet Camaro on May 27,2016 in the amount of $837.51, including obtaining a release of all claims.