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
Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Appoint Judy Borders to the Ellis County Woman's Building Board of Trustees for a term beginning January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2020. Financial: Fl From 010-0653-30302 FM2 Fund Balance Carry Over $100,000.00 To 010-0653-50802 FM2 Equipment $100,000.00. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 Simplified Plat: SP1 Simplified plat - Schmitz Ranch Addition, 2 lots, Greathouse Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Pet. 3, requested by Andrew Garrett. SP2 Simplified plat - Maliska Estates, 3 lots, Dunkerly Road, Ennis, Road & Bridge Pet. 2, requested by David Maliska.
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, 1000 block Holder Road, Forreston, Road & Bridge Pet. 3, requested by Clayton Baggerly.
Re-Plat - Springer Estates, Lot 15,16 & 21, block 1, Still Waters Court & Bois D' Arc, Midlothian, Road & Bridge Pet. 4, requested by JHH Property Acquisition Services, LLC.
Preliminary Plat - Chautauqua Phase 1, 62 lots, Broadhead Road & Gibson Road, Road & Bridge Pet. 4, requested by Tony Martin.
Approval for County Judge to sign cooperative purchasing agreement with Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities, PACE, in order to participate in their organization.
Approval to purchase necessary warehouse grade pallet shelving for the Records Storage Building for the District Clerk, Treasurer, Auditor, and Tax Office.
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.
Approval to donate the household items and clothing unable to sell through auction to Ellis County Child Protective Services Board, a 501(c)(3) agency, according to Local Government Code Section 263.152(a)(4).
To declare outdated legal books from the Law Library as surplus and approve of their disposal using an online auction in accordance with the Local Government Code.
Approval for County Judge to sign new Xerox lease agreement for the following location: Justice of the Peace 1 for $196.55 per month.
Approval to ratify the new Xerox lease agreement for Indigent Health. New machine is $ 168.94 per month.
Approval to purchase vehicles for the Department of Development, Sheriff's Office Animal Control Unit and Fire Marshal within the predetermined approved budget allowance.
3.2 Leggett and Platt Tax Abatement application. 3.3 Bum Ban for Ellis County. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
3.4 Approval of Ellis County Emergency Plans (Annex C - Emergency Management Shelter and Mass Care For Ellis County & Annex H - Emergency Management Human Services For Ellis County). -Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
Approval of Ellis County, Texas Extreme Weather Plan. - Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
Approve the Judge to sign the paperwork for the Ellis County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Officers for a term of 2 years beginning October 18, 2016 voted on by the LEPC membership. Tommy Jackson - President; William Stetson and Hugh Grandstaff - Vice Presidents; Herman Cryer - Secretary/Treasurer. - Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 §551.071 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 §551.076 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION 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
Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Appoint Judy Borders to the Ellis County Woman's Building Board of Trustees for a term beginning January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2020. Financial: Fl From 010-0653-30302 FM2 Fund Balance Carry Over $100,000.00 To 010-0653-50802 FM2 Equipment $100,000.00. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 Simplified Plat: SP1 Simplified plat - Schmitz Ranch Addition, 2 lots, Greathouse Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Pet. 3, requested by Andrew Garrett. SP2 Simplified plat - Maliska Estates, 3 lots, Dunkerly Road, Ennis, Road & Bridge Pet. 2, requested by David Maliska.
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, 1000 block Holder Road, Forreston, Road & Bridge Pet. 3, requested by Clayton Baggerly.
Re-Plat - Springer Estates, Lot 15,16 & 21, block 1, Still Waters Court & Bois D' Arc, Midlothian, Road & Bridge Pet. 4, requested by JHH Property Acquisition Services, LLC.
Preliminary Plat - Chautauqua Phase 1, 62 lots, Broadhead Road & Gibson Road, Road & Bridge Pet. 4, requested by Tony Martin.
Approval for County Judge to sign cooperative purchasing agreement with Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities, PACE, in order to participate in their organization.
Approval to purchase necessary warehouse grade pallet shelving for the Records Storage Building for the District Clerk, Treasurer, Auditor, and Tax Office.
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.
Approval to donate the household items and clothing unable to sell through auction to Ellis County Child Protective Services Board, a 501(c)(3) agency, according to Local Government Code Section 263.152(a)(4).
To declare outdated legal books from the Law Library as surplus and approve of their disposal using an online auction in accordance with the Local Government Code.
Approval for County Judge to sign new Xerox lease agreement for the following location: Justice of the Peace 1 for $196.55 per month.
Approval to ratify the new Xerox lease agreement for Indigent Health. New machine is $ 168.94 per month.
Approval to purchase vehicles for the Department of Development, Sheriff's Office Animal Control Unit and Fire Marshal within the predetermined approved budget allowance.
3.2 Leggett and Platt Tax Abatement application. 3.3 Bum Ban for Ellis County. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
3.4 Approval of Ellis County Emergency Plans (Annex C - Emergency Management Shelter and Mass Care For Ellis County & Annex H - Emergency Management Human Services For Ellis County). -Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
Approval of Ellis County, Texas Extreme Weather Plan. - Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
Approve the Judge to sign the paperwork for the Ellis County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Officers for a term of 2 years beginning October 18, 2016 voted on by the LEPC membership. Tommy Jackson - President; William Stetson and Hugh Grandstaff - Vice Presidents; Herman Cryer - Secretary/Treasurer. - Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 §551.071 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 §551.076 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT