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 Kyle Butler
Fl From 001-0340-50835 Employee Training $1,000.00; 001-0340-50602 StaffTravel Reimbursement $500.00 To 001-0340-50801 Supplies $1,500.00. -Eliseo Lee Coronado, DPS Highway Patrol F2 From 001-0180-50801 Supplies $150.00 To 001-0180-50802 Equipment $150.00. - Judge Bob Carroll, 40" District Court F3 From 001-0015-50502 Staff Salaries $25,000.00; 001-0015-50813 Inmate Medical $60,000.00 To 001-0015-50814 Feeding Prisoners $85,000.00. - Brad Norman, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F4 From 001-0612-50808 Gas/Oil $600.00; 001-0612-50801 Supplies $1,000.00; 001-0612-50805 Conference S1300.00; 0.01-0612-50803 Furniture/Fixtures S500.00 To 001-0612-50809 Auto Repairs $800,00; 001-0612-50812 Radio $300.00; 001-0612-50802 Equipment $2,300.00.- Terry Nay, Constable, Pct. 2 From 001-0050-50805 Conference $500.00; 001-0050-50802 Equipment $124.00; 001-0050-50803 Furniture / Fixtures $450.00 To 001-0050-50703 Telephone $124.00; 001-0050-50801 Supplies $450.00; 001-0050-50843 4-H Travel $500.00. - Mark Arnold, AgriLife Extention Office From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 State Funding $205.24. To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expenditures $205.24.-Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 State Funding $149.84 To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expenditures $149.84.-Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 State Funding $134.52 To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expenditures S134.52. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 State Funding $6,144.00 To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expenditures $6,144.00. --Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator From 011-0704-50807 General Misc. $10,000.00 To 011-0704-50802 Purchase of Equipment $10,000.00.-Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pct. 3 From 010-0653-30302 FM2 Fund Balance Carry Over $50,000.00 To010-0653-5091.1 FM2 Gravel $50,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pct. 2 From 001-0425-50805 Conference Sh,000.00; 001-0425-50835 Safety/Training $2,200.00 To 001 0425-50819 Computer $1,000.00; 001-0425-50801 Supplies $2,200.00.- Theresa Taylor, Human Resources From 001-0420-50807 General Misc. $6,500.00 To 001-0420-50802 Equipment $6,500.00. - Chatrinia Johnson, Juvenile Services From 001-0010-50889 Transport Expenses $7,000.00; 001-0010-50870 Estray $5,200.00, 0010010-50808 Auto Gas & Oil $3,000.00 To 001-0010-50702 Repairs $3,000.00; 001-0010-50810 Auto Tires $4,000.00; 001-0010-50803 Furniture Fixtures $5,200.00; 001-0010-50809 Auto Repairs $3,000.00. - Brad Norman, Ellis County Sheriff's Office From 001-0614-50805 Conference Si,000.00; 001-0614-50808 Auto Gas S2,800.00; 001-061450809 Auto Repairs $700,00; 001-0614-50810 Auto Tires $900.00 To 001-0614-50819 Computer $2,000.00; 001-0614-50802 Equipment $1,000.00; 001-0614-50812 Radio $2,000.00; 001-061450801 Supplies $400.00.- Mike Jones, Constable, Pct. 4 From 001-0230-50808 Auto Gas/Oil S600.00; 001-0230-50810 Auto Tires S500.00; 001-023050601 Travel Reimbursement $1,200.00; 001-0230-50819 Computer $200.00; 001-0230-50874 Printing $100.00 To 001-0230-50805 Conference $1,900.00; 001-0230-50801 Supplies $700.00.- Jodi Platt, Purchasing Agent From 001-0015-50502 Staff Salary $58,000.00 To 001-0015-50802 Equipment $58,000.00.- Brad Norman, Ellis County Sheriff's Office From 001-0450-50802 Equipment $300.00. To 001-0450-50805 Conference $300.00. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal From 001-0375-50502 Salaries $9,500.00 To 001-0375-50802 Equipment $9,500.00.- Ted Kantor, County Engineer From 009-0602-50910 FM1 Fuel $33,000.00; 009-0602-50913 FM1 Chemicals $3,000.00; 0090602-50909 FM1 Repairs/Parts $6,000.00; 009-0602-50908 FM1 Lumber $6,000.00, 009-060250807 FM1 Gen. Misc. S10,000.00 To 009-0602-5091.1 FM1 Gravel $48,000.00; 009-0602-50915 FMl Asphalt S10,000.00. - Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pct, 1 From 011-0704-50807 Gen Misc $4,000.00 To 011-0704-50915 Asphalt $4,000.00.- Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pct, 3 From 005-0703-30302 Fund Balance $100,000.00 To 005-0703-50802 Purchase of Equipment.- Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pct. 3
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it relates to fire hydrant requirement, Wickliffe Farm, lot 4, located in the 2400 block of FM 780, Ferris, Road & Bridge Pct. 1, requested by Anthony Nagle, Sr.
Re-plat- Greathouse Circle Estates, lots 5 and 2A, block A, located at 353 Greathouse Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Pot. 3, requested by Jeffery Hess.
Amended Plat-Bryson Springs Phasel, located on Bryson Road, Midlothian, Road & Bridge Pot. 4, requested by John Houston.
Final Plat-Bryson Springs Phase 2, 63 lots, located on Bryson Road, Midlothian, Road & Bridge Pct. 4, requested by John Houston.
Release subdivision Maintenance Bond # 10894.66 to Lexon Insurance Company in the amount of One Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four & No/100 Dollars ($106,444.00) for Jordan Run, Phase II, Road & Bridge Pct. 3.
Accept Extended Maintenance Bond #10894.66 from Lexon Insurance Company in the amount of Fifty three Thousand & No/100 Dollars ($53,000.00) which will expire on August 29, 2017 for the continuing maintenance of Jordan Run, Phase II, Road & Bridge Pct. 3.
Accept the infrastructure for Jordan Run, Phase III, including a portion of Drew Lane, Makala Drive and Kynleigh Lane, Road & Bridge Pot. 3, requested by Encore Land, LLC.
Release subdivision Construction Bond #1 ill 840 to Lexon Insurance Company in the amount of Four Hundred Ninety Three Thousand Four Hundred Two Dollars and No/100 Dollars ($493,402.00) for the completed infrastructure of Jordan Run III, Road & Bridge PCt. 3.
Accept subdivision Maintenance Bond #11 17997 from Lexon Insurance Company in the amount of One Hundred and Eighty Two Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($182,000.00) for Jordan Run III, Road & Bridge Pot. 3.
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it relates to 150' road frontage requirement, 434 Tightwad Road, Grandview, Road & Bridge Pct. 3, requested by Robert & Paula Briggs.
To reallocate or surplus the 2009 Dodge Charger, VIN 2B3KA43T99H569118 from Constable Precinct 2 and a 2006 Chevrolet Impala, VIN 201WS551269356363, from Constable Precinct 4.
Approval of the 2016-2017 comprehensive insurance renewal policy with Hibbs-Hallmark and Company,
Discussion and update regarding Ellis County Purchasing Policy and Procedures Manual and Fleet Policy.
Authorize County Judge to sign contract for RFP-2015-002, Embankment and Approach Repair of Bardwell Dam Road Bridge between Ellis County and Hunter Excavation.
Second public hearing on the proposed Ellis County Tax Rate for Budget Fiscal Year 2016-2017 pursuant to Commissioners' Court announcement on August 9, 2016, Minute Order Number 313.16. Public hearing regarding on the proposed abandonment of a portion of Barker Road, located in Road & Bridge Precinct 2.
To abandon a portion of Barker Road, located in Road & Bridge Precinct 2. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pct. 2
Approve allocation of $37,883.62 to Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases for FY 2016-17.
Approve the reappointment of Lisa Heine to the Lakes Regional Community Center's Ellis County Board
Proclamation designating September 2016 as Preparedness Month in Ellis County. - Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
Authorize County Judge to sign agreement with Election System & Software, LLC for ballot processing, printing, and mailing services. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator.
Appoint Timberlie Purdue to Emergency Services District #7 Board to fill a vacancy through December 21, 2016. - Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pct. I
Acceptance of Fiscal year 2015 surplus distribution from TAC (Texas Association of Counties) Health and Employee Benefits Pool. - Carol Bush, Ellis County Judge
Renewal of TAC(Texas Association of Counties) Risk Management Pools Workers' Compensation Program. - Theresa Taylor, Director of Human Resources
Authorize County Judge to sign contract for services between Ellis County and The Gingerbread House.
4.1 Pursuant to S551,071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning lawsuit Cause No. 93563, Webster v. Bates, 40th District Court of Ellis County. 4.2 Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding the possible sale or lease of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
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 Kyle Butler
Fl From 001-0340-50835 Employee Training $1,000.00; 001-0340-50602 StaffTravel Reimbursement $500.00 To 001-0340-50801 Supplies $1,500.00. -Eliseo Lee Coronado, DPS Highway Patrol F2 From 001-0180-50801 Supplies $150.00 To 001-0180-50802 Equipment $150.00. - Judge Bob Carroll, 40" District Court F3 From 001-0015-50502 Staff Salaries $25,000.00; 001-0015-50813 Inmate Medical $60,000.00 To 001-0015-50814 Feeding Prisoners $85,000.00. - Brad Norman, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F4 From 001-0612-50808 Gas/Oil $600.00; 001-0612-50801 Supplies $1,000.00; 001-0612-50805 Conference S1300.00; 0.01-0612-50803 Furniture/Fixtures S500.00 To 001-0612-50809 Auto Repairs $800,00; 001-0612-50812 Radio $300.00; 001-0612-50802 Equipment $2,300.00.- Terry Nay, Constable, Pct. 2 From 001-0050-50805 Conference $500.00; 001-0050-50802 Equipment $124.00; 001-0050-50803 Furniture / Fixtures $450.00 To 001-0050-50703 Telephone $124.00; 001-0050-50801 Supplies $450.00; 001-0050-50843 4-H Travel $500.00. - Mark Arnold, AgriLife Extention Office From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 State Funding $205.24. To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expenditures $205.24.-Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 State Funding $149.84 To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expenditures $149.84.-Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 State Funding $134.52 To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expenditures S134.52. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 State Funding $6,144.00 To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expenditures $6,144.00. --Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator From 011-0704-50807 General Misc. $10,000.00 To 011-0704-50802 Purchase of Equipment $10,000.00.-Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pct. 3 From 010-0653-30302 FM2 Fund Balance Carry Over $50,000.00 To010-0653-5091.1 FM2 Gravel $50,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pct. 2 From 001-0425-50805 Conference Sh,000.00; 001-0425-50835 Safety/Training $2,200.00 To 001 0425-50819 Computer $1,000.00; 001-0425-50801 Supplies $2,200.00.- Theresa Taylor, Human Resources From 001-0420-50807 General Misc. $6,500.00 To 001-0420-50802 Equipment $6,500.00. - Chatrinia Johnson, Juvenile Services From 001-0010-50889 Transport Expenses $7,000.00; 001-0010-50870 Estray $5,200.00, 0010010-50808 Auto Gas & Oil $3,000.00 To 001-0010-50702 Repairs $3,000.00; 001-0010-50810 Auto Tires $4,000.00; 001-0010-50803 Furniture Fixtures $5,200.00; 001-0010-50809 Auto Repairs $3,000.00. - Brad Norman, Ellis County Sheriff's Office From 001-0614-50805 Conference Si,000.00; 001-0614-50808 Auto Gas S2,800.00; 001-061450809 Auto Repairs $700,00; 001-0614-50810 Auto Tires $900.00 To 001-0614-50819 Computer $2,000.00; 001-0614-50802 Equipment $1,000.00; 001-0614-50812 Radio $2,000.00; 001-061450801 Supplies $400.00.- Mike Jones, Constable, Pct. 4 From 001-0230-50808 Auto Gas/Oil S600.00; 001-0230-50810 Auto Tires S500.00; 001-023050601 Travel Reimbursement $1,200.00; 001-0230-50819 Computer $200.00; 001-0230-50874 Printing $100.00 To 001-0230-50805 Conference $1,900.00; 001-0230-50801 Supplies $700.00.- Jodi Platt, Purchasing Agent From 001-0015-50502 Staff Salary $58,000.00 To 001-0015-50802 Equipment $58,000.00.- Brad Norman, Ellis County Sheriff's Office From 001-0450-50802 Equipment $300.00. To 001-0450-50805 Conference $300.00. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal From 001-0375-50502 Salaries $9,500.00 To 001-0375-50802 Equipment $9,500.00.- Ted Kantor, County Engineer From 009-0602-50910 FM1 Fuel $33,000.00; 009-0602-50913 FM1 Chemicals $3,000.00; 0090602-50909 FM1 Repairs/Parts $6,000.00; 009-0602-50908 FM1 Lumber $6,000.00, 009-060250807 FM1 Gen. Misc. S10,000.00 To 009-0602-5091.1 FM1 Gravel $48,000.00; 009-0602-50915 FMl Asphalt S10,000.00. - Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pct, 1 From 011-0704-50807 Gen Misc $4,000.00 To 011-0704-50915 Asphalt $4,000.00.- Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pct, 3 From 005-0703-30302 Fund Balance $100,000.00 To 005-0703-50802 Purchase of Equipment.- Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pct. 3
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it relates to fire hydrant requirement, Wickliffe Farm, lot 4, located in the 2400 block of FM 780, Ferris, Road & Bridge Pct. 1, requested by Anthony Nagle, Sr.
Re-plat- Greathouse Circle Estates, lots 5 and 2A, block A, located at 353 Greathouse Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Pot. 3, requested by Jeffery Hess.
Amended Plat-Bryson Springs Phasel, located on Bryson Road, Midlothian, Road & Bridge Pot. 4, requested by John Houston.
Final Plat-Bryson Springs Phase 2, 63 lots, located on Bryson Road, Midlothian, Road & Bridge Pct. 4, requested by John Houston.
Release subdivision Maintenance Bond # 10894.66 to Lexon Insurance Company in the amount of One Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty Four & No/100 Dollars ($106,444.00) for Jordan Run, Phase II, Road & Bridge Pct. 3.
Accept Extended Maintenance Bond #10894.66 from Lexon Insurance Company in the amount of Fifty three Thousand & No/100 Dollars ($53,000.00) which will expire on August 29, 2017 for the continuing maintenance of Jordan Run, Phase II, Road & Bridge Pct. 3.
Accept the infrastructure for Jordan Run, Phase III, including a portion of Drew Lane, Makala Drive and Kynleigh Lane, Road & Bridge Pot. 3, requested by Encore Land, LLC.
Release subdivision Construction Bond #1 ill 840 to Lexon Insurance Company in the amount of Four Hundred Ninety Three Thousand Four Hundred Two Dollars and No/100 Dollars ($493,402.00) for the completed infrastructure of Jordan Run III, Road & Bridge PCt. 3.
Accept subdivision Maintenance Bond #11 17997 from Lexon Insurance Company in the amount of One Hundred and Eighty Two Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($182,000.00) for Jordan Run III, Road & Bridge Pot. 3.
Grant a one-time variance from County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes as it relates to 150' road frontage requirement, 434 Tightwad Road, Grandview, Road & Bridge Pct. 3, requested by Robert & Paula Briggs.
To reallocate or surplus the 2009 Dodge Charger, VIN 2B3KA43T99H569118 from Constable Precinct 2 and a 2006 Chevrolet Impala, VIN 201WS551269356363, from Constable Precinct 4.
Approval of the 2016-2017 comprehensive insurance renewal policy with Hibbs-Hallmark and Company,
Discussion and update regarding Ellis County Purchasing Policy and Procedures Manual and Fleet Policy.
Authorize County Judge to sign contract for RFP-2015-002, Embankment and Approach Repair of Bardwell Dam Road Bridge between Ellis County and Hunter Excavation.
Second public hearing on the proposed Ellis County Tax Rate for Budget Fiscal Year 2016-2017 pursuant to Commissioners' Court announcement on August 9, 2016, Minute Order Number 313.16. Public hearing regarding on the proposed abandonment of a portion of Barker Road, located in Road & Bridge Precinct 2.
To abandon a portion of Barker Road, located in Road & Bridge Precinct 2. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pct. 2
Approve allocation of $37,883.62 to Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases for FY 2016-17.
Approve the reappointment of Lisa Heine to the Lakes Regional Community Center's Ellis County Board
Proclamation designating September 2016 as Preparedness Month in Ellis County. - Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
Authorize County Judge to sign agreement with Election System & Software, LLC for ballot processing, printing, and mailing services. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator.
Appoint Timberlie Purdue to Emergency Services District #7 Board to fill a vacancy through December 21, 2016. - Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pct. I
Acceptance of Fiscal year 2015 surplus distribution from TAC (Texas Association of Counties) Health and Employee Benefits Pool. - Carol Bush, Ellis County Judge
Renewal of TAC(Texas Association of Counties) Risk Management Pools Workers' Compensation Program. - Theresa Taylor, Director of Human Resources
Authorize County Judge to sign contract for services between Ellis County and The Gingerbread House.
4.1 Pursuant to S551,071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning lawsuit Cause No. 93563, Webster v. Bates, 40th District Court of Ellis County. 4.2 Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding the possible sale or lease of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.