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
Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 October 2016 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H A3 Approval of the Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners Court - October 11,2016 and October 25, 2016. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 010-0653-50868 FM2 Contract Labor $15,000.00 To 010-0653-50908 FM2 Lumber $ 15,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F2 From 004-0652-30302 RB2 Fund Balance Carry Over $104,388.80 To 004-0652-50807 RB2 General Expenses $104,388.80. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F3 From 001-0210-40964 Contracting Election $31,508.00 To 001-0210-50801 Supplies $27,808.00; 001-0210-50823 Legal Notices $1,700.00; 001-0210-50804 Postage $2,000.00. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F4 From 042-0942-303 02 Sheriff Federal Drug Forfeiture $5,580.00 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $5,580.00. - ChuckLaubach, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F5 From 042-0942-30302 Sheriff Federal Drug Forfeiture $5,576.91 To 042-0942-50807 General Expenses $5,576.91. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F6 From 024-0924-50802 Equipment $50.00 To 024-0924-50831 Uniform $50.00. -Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal F7 From 005-0703-30302 Road & Bridge Fund Balance $5,000.00 To 005-0703-50502 Salary $5,000.00. -PaulPerry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F8 From 005-0703-30302 Road & Bridge Fund Balance $1,000.00 To 005-0703-50805 RB3 Conference and Dues $1,000.00. -PaulPerry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F9 From 011-0704-30302 Fund Balance $50,000.00 To 011-0704-50911 FM3 Gravel $50,000.00. -Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F10 From 011-0704-30302 Fund Balance $50,000.00 To 011-0704-50915 FM3 Asphalt $50,000.00. -Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 Simplified Plat: SP1 Foshea Place, 2 lots, Joe Wilson Road, Midlothian, Road & Bridge Pet. 4, William Foshea. SP2 Jed's Addition, 3 lots, North Armstrong Road, Venus, Road & Bridge Pet. 4, Jason Ramsey. SP3 John's Addition, 3 lots, Marion Road, Venus, Road & Bridge Pet. 4, Jason Ramsey.
To approve the 2017 contribution rate and budgeted plan options for TCDRS. Options include approving a 1% Flat Rate COLA adjustment for retirees, approving a partial lump sum payment distribution, and approving a buyback authorization. All above options have been included in the 2016/2017 budget, and the required rate to fund of 10.98% is less than the budgeted rate of 11.08%. -Michael S. Navarro, CPA, Ellis County Auditor
Canvassing the results of the General Election held on November 8,2016 in Ellis County, Texas, for the purpose of electing a Presidential Elector, Member of Congress, Members of the Legislature, State, District, County and Precinct Officers. -Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator
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 maybe permitted under 551. 2.1 Pursuant to §551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation with Professional Coating Technologies. 2.2 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning Cause No. 94796. North Texas Employment Solutions vs. Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.
Review and approval of the 2015-2016 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for submission to the Department of Justice. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriffs Office
Approval to purchase from Austin Turf and Tractor a Danuser Auger Bucket, Model DA 11003, for Road and Bridge Precinct 4. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4
1.9 Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Waxahachie. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 1.10 Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Ovilla. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 1.11 Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Red Oak. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet 4 1.12 Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and Red Oak ISD. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 1.13 Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and Waxahachie ISD. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet 4
Authorization for IT to arrange for the necessary infrastructure at the Midlothian facility.
To declare excess office furniture items from the Elections office at 106 S. Monroe, Veterans Services, and Constable Precinct 3 as surplus and to be disposed of and/or donated to a 501 (c) (3) organization in accordance of the Local Government Code.
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
Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 October 2016 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H A3 Approval of the Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners Court - October 11,2016 and October 25, 2016. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 010-0653-50868 FM2 Contract Labor $15,000.00 To 010-0653-50908 FM2 Lumber $ 15,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F2 From 004-0652-30302 RB2 Fund Balance Carry Over $104,388.80 To 004-0652-50807 RB2 General Expenses $104,388.80. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F3 From 001-0210-40964 Contracting Election $31,508.00 To 001-0210-50801 Supplies $27,808.00; 001-0210-50823 Legal Notices $1,700.00; 001-0210-50804 Postage $2,000.00. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F4 From 042-0942-303 02 Sheriff Federal Drug Forfeiture $5,580.00 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $5,580.00. - ChuckLaubach, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F5 From 042-0942-30302 Sheriff Federal Drug Forfeiture $5,576.91 To 042-0942-50807 General Expenses $5,576.91. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F6 From 024-0924-50802 Equipment $50.00 To 024-0924-50831 Uniform $50.00. -Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal F7 From 005-0703-30302 Road & Bridge Fund Balance $5,000.00 To 005-0703-50502 Salary $5,000.00. -PaulPerry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F8 From 005-0703-30302 Road & Bridge Fund Balance $1,000.00 To 005-0703-50805 RB3 Conference and Dues $1,000.00. -PaulPerry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F9 From 011-0704-30302 Fund Balance $50,000.00 To 011-0704-50911 FM3 Gravel $50,000.00. -Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F10 From 011-0704-30302 Fund Balance $50,000.00 To 011-0704-50915 FM3 Asphalt $50,000.00. -Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 Simplified Plat: SP1 Foshea Place, 2 lots, Joe Wilson Road, Midlothian, Road & Bridge Pet. 4, William Foshea. SP2 Jed's Addition, 3 lots, North Armstrong Road, Venus, Road & Bridge Pet. 4, Jason Ramsey. SP3 John's Addition, 3 lots, Marion Road, Venus, Road & Bridge Pet. 4, Jason Ramsey.
To approve the 2017 contribution rate and budgeted plan options for TCDRS. Options include approving a 1% Flat Rate COLA adjustment for retirees, approving a partial lump sum payment distribution, and approving a buyback authorization. All above options have been included in the 2016/2017 budget, and the required rate to fund of 10.98% is less than the budgeted rate of 11.08%. -Michael S. Navarro, CPA, Ellis County Auditor
Canvassing the results of the General Election held on November 8,2016 in Ellis County, Texas, for the purpose of electing a Presidential Elector, Member of Congress, Members of the Legislature, State, District, County and Precinct Officers. -Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator
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 maybe permitted under 551. 2.1 Pursuant to §551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation with Professional Coating Technologies. 2.2 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning Cause No. 94796. North Texas Employment Solutions vs. Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.
Review and approval of the 2015-2016 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for submission to the Department of Justice. - Chuck Laubach, Ellis County Sheriffs Office
Approval to purchase from Austin Turf and Tractor a Danuser Auger Bucket, Model DA 11003, for Road and Bridge Precinct 4. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4
1.9 Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Waxahachie. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 1.10 Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Ovilla. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 1.11 Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Red Oak. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet 4 1.12 Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and Red Oak ISD. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 1.13 Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and Waxahachie ISD. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet 4
Authorization for IT to arrange for the necessary infrastructure at the Midlothian facility.
To declare excess office furniture items from the Elections office at 106 S. Monroe, Veterans Services, and Constable Precinct 3 as surplus and to be disposed of and/or donated to a 501 (c) (3) organization in accordance of the Local Government Code.