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 Acceptance of the 2016 Racial Profiling Report for Ellis County Constable, Pet. 1. - Roy Cullender, Constable, Pet. 1 A3 Approve official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court February 14,2017 and February 28,2017 A4 Act to accept the report of County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas acknowledging Pet. 3 Commissioner Paul Perry's completion of continuing education provision of article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 A5 Catherine Gannon and Maurice Osborn as Ellis County representatives to the Regional Aging Advisory Committee. Financial: Fl From 001-0210-40964 Contracting Elections $28,500 To 001-0210-50942 Election Expenses $11,250.00; 001-0210-50848 Holding Salary $17,000.00; 001-0210-50823 Legal Notices $250.00.- Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F2 From 003-0601-50915 RBI Asphalt $30,000.00 To 003-0601-50911 RBI Gravel $30,000.00. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 F3 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Corelogic Caliber Home Loans Rueben Garcia Can Bowling Old Republic Title Corelogic Nationstar Mortgage Origin Bank Texas Taco Cabana 139771 $5,958.87 149310 $5,433.93 166052 $3,484.94 189008 $3,136.75 192280 $6,000.00 230228 $3,173.09 258537 $5,446.54 258569 $8,296.52 259276 $8,191.09
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section II (H) (Utility Service) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow four (4) residential lots from meeting the minimum fire hydrant requirements. Property contains ±16.387 acres of land in the T.F. McCrary Survey, Abstract No. 1287, located on the north side of FM 916 and ± 360 feet west of Brindley Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3, as requested by Lee Crow.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow construction of an additional residential structure without meeting the minimum road frontage requirement. Property contains ±4.128 acres of land in the J C Paxton Survey, Abstract Nos. 854 & 855, located at 226 Leisure Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Waxahachie in Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3, as requested by Scott Settlemyer.
Consider and act upon a replat of Lot 94 & 97, Spanish Grant Addition, Phase IV. Property contains ±2.512 acres of land located at 4030 & 4040 Olvido Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3, as requested by Jason Williams.
Consider and act upon a replat of Lot 4, WickcHffe Farm. Property contains ± 3.408 acres of land located at on the north side of FM 780 and ± 1,260 feet south of Mohundro Drive, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1, as requested by Anthony Nagle, Sr.
Consider and act upon a replat of Lots 41-47, Maypearl Hidden Hills and a ± 0.6150-acre portion of DuBose Way. Property contains ± 19.084 acres of land located at on the north side of DuBose Way and ± 1,260 feet west of South Oak Branch Road, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3, as requested by Mark Chapman.
2.1 Approval for Road and Bridge Precinct 3 to purchase from Landmark Equipment Bush hog, Model 3810, mower deck in the amount of $15,661.00. Funds for this purchase will come from FM General Miscellaneous 011-0704-50807. Landmark Equipment is a Buyboard vendor utilizing contract number 447-14. 2.2 Approval to purchase from Taser International as a sole source vendor to Ellis County. 2.3 Approval to surplus the following vehicles: 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA, VIN 2G1WS551269356363, and 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, VIN 2FAFP71V08X139063 according to Local Government Code 263
Approval for County Judge to sign Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions Schedule A for the District Attorney's Office.
Approval for County Judge to sign Lexis Nexis Upgrade Amendment for the District Attorney's Office.
Resolution supporting Kaufman County and the dedication of the Trinity River Bridge on Hwy 34 as a memorial bridge in honor of Staff Sergeant Robert E. Cochran.
Accept the application of Daniel Ballard as for Emergency Services District (ESD) #3 for a term through 12.31.17.
Approval to exercise the 2 option years of the Everbridge service agreement originally approved on April 24, 2014. -Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
The Commissioners Court of Ellis County reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at anytime 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. 4.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment and employment of the Sheriff 4.2 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment and employment of the Justice of the Peace, Pet. 1. 4.3 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Resolution to allow the sale of fireworks by licensed retailers over the San Jacinto Day Holiday, subject to all normal and necessary safety and security measures, including, but not limited to any County Burn Ban. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
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 Acceptance of the 2016 Racial Profiling Report for Ellis County Constable, Pet. 1. - Roy Cullender, Constable, Pet. 1 A3 Approve official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court February 14,2017 and February 28,2017 A4 Act to accept the report of County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas acknowledging Pet. 3 Commissioner Paul Perry's completion of continuing education provision of article 81.0025 of the Texas Local Government Code. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 A5 Catherine Gannon and Maurice Osborn as Ellis County representatives to the Regional Aging Advisory Committee. Financial: Fl From 001-0210-40964 Contracting Elections $28,500 To 001-0210-50942 Election Expenses $11,250.00; 001-0210-50848 Holding Salary $17,000.00; 001-0210-50823 Legal Notices $250.00.- Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F2 From 003-0601-50915 RBI Asphalt $30,000.00 To 003-0601-50911 RBI Gravel $30,000.00. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 F3 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Corelogic Caliber Home Loans Rueben Garcia Can Bowling Old Republic Title Corelogic Nationstar Mortgage Origin Bank Texas Taco Cabana 139771 $5,958.87 149310 $5,433.93 166052 $3,484.94 189008 $3,136.75 192280 $6,000.00 230228 $3,173.09 258537 $5,446.54 258569 $8,296.52 259276 $8,191.09
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section II (H) (Utility Service) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow four (4) residential lots from meeting the minimum fire hydrant requirements. Property contains ±16.387 acres of land in the T.F. McCrary Survey, Abstract No. 1287, located on the north side of FM 916 and ± 360 feet west of Brindley Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3, as requested by Lee Crow.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow construction of an additional residential structure without meeting the minimum road frontage requirement. Property contains ±4.128 acres of land in the J C Paxton Survey, Abstract Nos. 854 & 855, located at 226 Leisure Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Waxahachie in Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3, as requested by Scott Settlemyer.
Consider and act upon a replat of Lot 94 & 97, Spanish Grant Addition, Phase IV. Property contains ±2.512 acres of land located at 4030 & 4040 Olvido Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3, as requested by Jason Williams.
Consider and act upon a replat of Lot 4, WickcHffe Farm. Property contains ± 3.408 acres of land located at on the north side of FM 780 and ± 1,260 feet south of Mohundro Drive, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1, as requested by Anthony Nagle, Sr.
Consider and act upon a replat of Lots 41-47, Maypearl Hidden Hills and a ± 0.6150-acre portion of DuBose Way. Property contains ± 19.084 acres of land located at on the north side of DuBose Way and ± 1,260 feet west of South Oak Branch Road, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3, as requested by Mark Chapman.
2.1 Approval for Road and Bridge Precinct 3 to purchase from Landmark Equipment Bush hog, Model 3810, mower deck in the amount of $15,661.00. Funds for this purchase will come from FM General Miscellaneous 011-0704-50807. Landmark Equipment is a Buyboard vendor utilizing contract number 447-14. 2.2 Approval to purchase from Taser International as a sole source vendor to Ellis County. 2.3 Approval to surplus the following vehicles: 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA, VIN 2G1WS551269356363, and 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, VIN 2FAFP71V08X139063 according to Local Government Code 263
Approval for County Judge to sign Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions Schedule A for the District Attorney's Office.
Approval for County Judge to sign Lexis Nexis Upgrade Amendment for the District Attorney's Office.
Resolution supporting Kaufman County and the dedication of the Trinity River Bridge on Hwy 34 as a memorial bridge in honor of Staff Sergeant Robert E. Cochran.
Accept the application of Daniel Ballard as for Emergency Services District (ESD) #3 for a term through 12.31.17.
Approval to exercise the 2 option years of the Everbridge service agreement originally approved on April 24, 2014. -Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
The Commissioners Court of Ellis County reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at anytime 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. 4.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment and employment of the Sheriff 4.2 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the appointment and employment of the Justice of the Peace, Pet. 1. 4.3 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Resolution to allow the sale of fireworks by licensed retailers over the San Jacinto Day Holiday, subject to all normal and necessary safety and security measures, including, but not limited to any County Burn Ban. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3