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
Administrative: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 July 2017 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H A3 Approval of Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court: May 2,2017 9:30 AM May 9,2017 11:00 AM May 9, 2017 2:00 PM May 15,2017 10:00 AM May 23,2017 2:00 PM May 31,2017 2:00 PM Financial: F1 From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 Funding $200.00 To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expenses $200.00. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F2 From 001-0210-50801 Supplies $900.00 To 001 -0210-50803 Furn/Fixtures $900.00. -Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F3 From 001-0020-50808 Auto/Gas $700.00; 001-0020-50807 Gen Misc $1,300.00 To 001-0020-50810 Auto Tires $700.00; 001-0020-50704 Pest Control $300.00; 001-0020-50867 Courthouse Lawn Care $1,000.00. -Keith Roberts, Maintenance F4 From 001-0360-50601 DA- Travel Reimbursement $500.00; 001-0360-50802 DA-Equipment $250.00; 001-0360-50808 DA-Auto-Gas $750.00; 001-0360-50833 DA-Court Reporting $2,000.00; 001-0360-50888 DA-Computer Service $1,500.00 To 001-0360-50853 DA-Legal Research $3,800.00; 001-0360-50806 DA-Dues $100.00; 001-0360-50801 DA-SuppUes $1,100.00. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F5 From 001-0320-50502 Deputies Salary $4,800.00; 001-0320-50601 Travel Reimbursement $700.00; 001-0320-50703 Telephone $3,400.00; 001-0320-50873 Maint/RPS Office Equipment $200.00 To 001-0320-50803 Furnitures/Fixtures $4,800; 001-0320-50801 Supplies $900.00; 001-0320-50802 Equipment $3,400.00. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk F6 From 001-0520-50874 Docket Books/Printing $1000.00; 001-0520-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $250.00; 001-0520-50806 Official Bonds/Dues $300.00; 001-0520-50601 Travel Reimbursement $700.00 To 001-0520-50801 Supplies $2,250.00. - Jackie Miller, Jr., Justice of the Peace, Pet. 2 F7 From 001-0140-50560 Compensatory Fringe Liability $40,916.00 To 001-0030-50502 Salary $34,484.00; 001-0030-50553 Social Security $2,638.00; 001-0030-50554 Retirement $3,794.00. (For County Auditor) F8 From 005-0703-50913 Chemicals $1,700.00 To 005-0713-50805 Conference/Dues $1,700.00. -Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F9 From 001-0010-50808 Auto Gas Oil $19,000.00 To 001-0010-50702 Repairs $4,000.00; 001-0010-50801 Supplies $4,000.00; 001-0010-50802 Equipment $2,300.00; 001-0010-50807 General Misc $1,000.00; 001-0010-50868 Contract Services SPCA & Others $7,700.00, - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F10 From 001-0015-50807 General Misc $3,000.00 To 001-0015-50865 Pre-Employee Screening $3,000.00. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F11 From 001-0020-50807 General Misc $1,000.00; 001-0020-50705 Elevator $1,500.00; 001-0020-50858 Custodian Supplies $1,500.00 To 001-0020-50702 Repairs $4,000.00. -Keith Roberts, Maintenance F12 From 001-0060-50808 Auto Gas $400.00; 001-0060-50809 Auto Repair $ 100.00; 001 -0060-50810 Auto Tires $255.00; 001-0060-50873 Office Maintenance $175.00 To 001-0060-50801 Supplies $160.00; 001-0060-50802 Equipment $285.00; 001-0060-50805 Conference $385.00; 001-0060-50819 Computer $100.00. -Alberto Mares, Director, Department of Development F13 From 012-0755-30302 FM4/Fund Balance $30,000.00 To 012-0755-50911 FM4/Gravel $30,000.00. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet 4 F14 From 012-0755-40008 Fm4/Interlocal $70,000.00 To 012-0755-50802 FM4/Purchase of Equipment $70,000.00. -KyleButler, Commissioner, Pet 4 F15 From 006-0754-30302 Fund Balance Carryover $182,000.00 To 006-0754-50802 RB4/Equipment $182,000.00. -KyleButler, Commissioner, Pet 4 F16 From 001-0030-50805 Conference $1,100.00 To 001-0030-50801 Supplies $700.00; 001-0030-50802 Equipment $400.00. - Mike Navarro, Auditor F17 From 009-0602-50807 FM1 Gen Misc $5,000.00 To 009-0602-50909 FM1 Repairs/Parts $5,000.00. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet I F18 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Corelogic 208610 $3,825.86 Corelogic 233119 $6,575.88 Corelogic 225077 $7,833.72 Corelogic 229309 $5,935.85 Corelogic 204908 $7,115.63 Corelogic 241997 $3,775.55 Corelogic 236532 $3,107.90 Corelogic 232354 $3,844.92 Corelogic 229300 $3,569.82 Corelogic 227595 $3,303.55 Corelogic 226741 $3,725.52 Corelogic 224843 $3,875.31 Corelogic 224015 $3,576.85 Corelogic 224000 $3,678.59 Corelogic 170284 $3,240.89 Simplified Plat: SP 1 Consider and act on a request to approve a simplified plat of Rosser Addition. The property contains ± 10.006 acres of land in the P. Olivari Survey, Abstract No. 812 located on north side of FM 66 ± 200 feet west of Cunningham Meadows Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
PURCHASING Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: Approval to purchase from Landmark Equipment a New Holland B95C for Road & Bridge Pet. 4. Landmark equipment participates with Buyboard.
Approval to purchase from Holt Cat a CWl 6 Pneumatic Compactor for Road and Bridge Precinct 4. Holt Cat participates with Buyboard.
Approval to purchase from John Deere a 33 3G Compact Track Loader for Road and Bridge Precinct 4. John Deere participates with National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA).
Approval to award RFP-2017-005 - Transport of Elections Equipment, Machines, Booths and Related Items to and from Various Polling Locations for Ellis County Elections.
Approval to release RFP-2017-004 - Ellis County Long-Range Thoroughfare Plan Review and Update.
Approval for the County to sign Xerox lease agreement for County Court at Law 2. Previous lease amount was $219.37. New lease amount is $199.93 per month.
ADMINISTRATIVE Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: Burn ban for Ellis County. - Tim Bird-well, Fire Marshal
2.4 To approve the FY 2017-2018 payroll schedule. 2.5 To approve the FY 2017-2018 Commissioners Court schedule.
PUBLIC HEARING PI. Public Hearing on the proposed increase of the following expenses of elected officials for Budget FY 2017-2018, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §152.013. Constable, Pet. 1, Roy Callender, Jr. -Proposed increase of $1,763 to salary. Increase from $58,759 to $60,522 Constable, Pct.2, Terry Nay -Proposed increase of $1,763 to salary. Increase from $58,759 to $60,522 Constable, Pet. 3, Michael McCorkle -Proposed increase of $1,763 to salary. Increase from $58,759 to $60,522 Constable, Pet. 4, Mike Jones -Proposed increase of $1,763 to salary. Increase from $58,759 to $60,522 Justice of the Peace, Pet. 1, Joyce Lindauer -Proposed increase of $1,941 to salary. Increase from $64,694 to $66,635 Justice of the Peace, Pct.2, Jackie Miller, Jr. -Proposed increase of $1,941 to salary. Increase from $64,694 to $66,635 Justice of the Peace, Pet. 3, Curtis Polk -Proposed increase of $1,941 to salary. Increase from $64,694 to $66,635 Justice of the Peace, Pet. 4, Steve Eagan -Proposed increase of $1,941 to salary. Increase from $64,694 to $66,635 County Clerk, Cindy Polley -Proposed increase of $2,131 to salary. Increase from $71,036 to $73,167 County District Clerk, Melanie Reed -Proposed increase of $2,131 to salary. Increase from $71,036 to $73,167 County Tax Assessor/Collector, John Bridges -Proposed increase of $2,131 to salary. Increase from $71,036 to $73,167 County Treasurer, Cheryl Chambers -Proposed increase of $2,131 to salary. Increase from $71,036 to $73,167 Commissioner, Pet. 1, Randy Stinson -Proposed increase of $2,426 to salary. Increase from $80,868 to $83,294. Commissioner, Pct.2, Lane Grayson -Proposed increase of $2,426 to salary. Increase from $80,868 to $83,294. Commissioner, Pet. 3, Paul Perry -Proposed increase of $2,426 to salary. Increase from $80,868 to $83,294. Commissioner, Pct.4, Kyle Butler -Proposed increase of $2,426 to salary. Increase from $80,868 to $83,294. Sheriff, Charles Edge -Proposed increase of $2,644 to salary. Increase from $88,136 to $90,780. County and District Attorney, Patrick Wilson -Proposed increase of $346, for Juvenile Board Supplement, to salary. Increase from $11,548 to $11,894 as follows: State Funded Base Salary: $ 140,000 Juvenile Board Supplement: $ 11,894 Total Salary: $151,894 40th District Judge, Bob Carroll -Proposed increase of $346, for Juvenile Board Supplement, to salary. Increase from $11,548 to $11,894 as follows: State Funded Base Salary: $140,000 Juvenile Board Supplement: $ 11,894 Total Salary: $151,894 443rd District Judge, Cindy Ermatinger -Proposed increase of $346, for Juvenile Board Supplement, to salary. Increase from $11,548 to $11,894 as follows: State Funded Base Salary: $ 140,000 Juvenile Board Supplement: $ 11,894 Total Salary: $151,894 378th District Judge, Joe Grubbs -Proposed increase of $346, for Juvenile Board Supplement, to salary. Increase from $11,548 to $11,894 as follows: State Funded Base Salary: $ 140,000 Juvenile Board Supplement: $ 11,894 Total Salary: $151,894 County Court at Law #2, Judge Gene Calvert -Proposed increase of $4,770 to salary. Increase from $159,013 to $163,783 as follows: County Funded Base Salary: $151,889 Juvenile Board Supplement: $ 11,894 Total Salary $163,783 County Court at Law #1, Judge Jim Chapman -Proposed increase of $4,770 to salary. Increase from $159,013 to $163,783 as follows: County Funded Base Salary: $151,889 Juvenile Board Supplement: $ 11,894 Total Salary $163,783 County Judge, Carol Bush -Proposed increase of $346, for Juvenile Board Supplement, to salary. Increase from $165,000 to $165,346 as follows: County Funded Base Salary: $153,452 Juvenile Board Supplement: $11,894 Total Salary: $165,346 P2 Public hearing on the proposed FY 2017-2018 Ellis County Budget, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.007. 2.6 To approve the salaries, expenses and allowances of elected officials for Budget FY 2017-2018, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §152.011.
Donelson Construction Company, LLC Sealant Technologies new product "Chip Lock". - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4
Accept the donation of three JP patrol rifles, totaling $4,617.00 by James and Sarena Moir of Moir Watershed Services. - Capt. Chris Hamilton, Ellis County Sheriffs Office
Approval for the County Judge to sign a new contract with the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ellis County, Texas (CAS A) to provide important services for the residents of Ellis County including training Ellis County residents to serve as CAS A volunteer advocates in child abuse cases. The contract is for a maximum billed amount of $20,000 per year and is renewable for three years.
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. 3.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 3.2 Pursuant to §551.076 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. 3.3 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding Holcim vs. EC AD (Ellis Central Appraisal District). ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Authorize refund of $87,125.85 to Holcim for 2012 tax year requisite interest amount. -John Bridges, Tax Assessor/Collector
To adopt a General Maintenance and Operations tax rate of 0.359713 (consisting of an Interest and Sinking rate of 0.028983 and an Operations rate of 0.330730), and to adopt a Farm to Market tax rate of 0.033508 for Ellis County FY 2017-2018, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §81.006 and Texas Tax Code §26.05. This will make the total tax rate 0.393221 per $100 of taxable value.
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
Administrative: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 July 2017 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H A3 Approval of Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court: May 2,2017 9:30 AM May 9,2017 11:00 AM May 9, 2017 2:00 PM May 15,2017 10:00 AM May 23,2017 2:00 PM May 31,2017 2:00 PM Financial: F1 From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 Funding $200.00 To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expenses $200.00. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F2 From 001-0210-50801 Supplies $900.00 To 001 -0210-50803 Furn/Fixtures $900.00. -Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F3 From 001-0020-50808 Auto/Gas $700.00; 001-0020-50807 Gen Misc $1,300.00 To 001-0020-50810 Auto Tires $700.00; 001-0020-50704 Pest Control $300.00; 001-0020-50867 Courthouse Lawn Care $1,000.00. -Keith Roberts, Maintenance F4 From 001-0360-50601 DA- Travel Reimbursement $500.00; 001-0360-50802 DA-Equipment $250.00; 001-0360-50808 DA-Auto-Gas $750.00; 001-0360-50833 DA-Court Reporting $2,000.00; 001-0360-50888 DA-Computer Service $1,500.00 To 001-0360-50853 DA-Legal Research $3,800.00; 001-0360-50806 DA-Dues $100.00; 001-0360-50801 DA-SuppUes $1,100.00. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F5 From 001-0320-50502 Deputies Salary $4,800.00; 001-0320-50601 Travel Reimbursement $700.00; 001-0320-50703 Telephone $3,400.00; 001-0320-50873 Maint/RPS Office Equipment $200.00 To 001-0320-50803 Furnitures/Fixtures $4,800; 001-0320-50801 Supplies $900.00; 001-0320-50802 Equipment $3,400.00. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk F6 From 001-0520-50874 Docket Books/Printing $1000.00; 001-0520-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $250.00; 001-0520-50806 Official Bonds/Dues $300.00; 001-0520-50601 Travel Reimbursement $700.00 To 001-0520-50801 Supplies $2,250.00. - Jackie Miller, Jr., Justice of the Peace, Pet. 2 F7 From 001-0140-50560 Compensatory Fringe Liability $40,916.00 To 001-0030-50502 Salary $34,484.00; 001-0030-50553 Social Security $2,638.00; 001-0030-50554 Retirement $3,794.00. (For County Auditor) F8 From 005-0703-50913 Chemicals $1,700.00 To 005-0713-50805 Conference/Dues $1,700.00. -Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F9 From 001-0010-50808 Auto Gas Oil $19,000.00 To 001-0010-50702 Repairs $4,000.00; 001-0010-50801 Supplies $4,000.00; 001-0010-50802 Equipment $2,300.00; 001-0010-50807 General Misc $1,000.00; 001-0010-50868 Contract Services SPCA & Others $7,700.00, - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F10 From 001-0015-50807 General Misc $3,000.00 To 001-0015-50865 Pre-Employee Screening $3,000.00. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F11 From 001-0020-50807 General Misc $1,000.00; 001-0020-50705 Elevator $1,500.00; 001-0020-50858 Custodian Supplies $1,500.00 To 001-0020-50702 Repairs $4,000.00. -Keith Roberts, Maintenance F12 From 001-0060-50808 Auto Gas $400.00; 001-0060-50809 Auto Repair $ 100.00; 001 -0060-50810 Auto Tires $255.00; 001-0060-50873 Office Maintenance $175.00 To 001-0060-50801 Supplies $160.00; 001-0060-50802 Equipment $285.00; 001-0060-50805 Conference $385.00; 001-0060-50819 Computer $100.00. -Alberto Mares, Director, Department of Development F13 From 012-0755-30302 FM4/Fund Balance $30,000.00 To 012-0755-50911 FM4/Gravel $30,000.00. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet 4 F14 From 012-0755-40008 Fm4/Interlocal $70,000.00 To 012-0755-50802 FM4/Purchase of Equipment $70,000.00. -KyleButler, Commissioner, Pet 4 F15 From 006-0754-30302 Fund Balance Carryover $182,000.00 To 006-0754-50802 RB4/Equipment $182,000.00. -KyleButler, Commissioner, Pet 4 F16 From 001-0030-50805 Conference $1,100.00 To 001-0030-50801 Supplies $700.00; 001-0030-50802 Equipment $400.00. - Mike Navarro, Auditor F17 From 009-0602-50807 FM1 Gen Misc $5,000.00 To 009-0602-50909 FM1 Repairs/Parts $5,000.00. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet I F18 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Corelogic 208610 $3,825.86 Corelogic 233119 $6,575.88 Corelogic 225077 $7,833.72 Corelogic 229309 $5,935.85 Corelogic 204908 $7,115.63 Corelogic 241997 $3,775.55 Corelogic 236532 $3,107.90 Corelogic 232354 $3,844.92 Corelogic 229300 $3,569.82 Corelogic 227595 $3,303.55 Corelogic 226741 $3,725.52 Corelogic 224843 $3,875.31 Corelogic 224015 $3,576.85 Corelogic 224000 $3,678.59 Corelogic 170284 $3,240.89 Simplified Plat: SP 1 Consider and act on a request to approve a simplified plat of Rosser Addition. The property contains ± 10.006 acres of land in the P. Olivari Survey, Abstract No. 812 located on north side of FM 66 ± 200 feet west of Cunningham Meadows Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
PURCHASING Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: Approval to purchase from Landmark Equipment a New Holland B95C for Road & Bridge Pet. 4. Landmark equipment participates with Buyboard.
Approval to purchase from Holt Cat a CWl 6 Pneumatic Compactor for Road and Bridge Precinct 4. Holt Cat participates with Buyboard.
Approval to purchase from John Deere a 33 3G Compact Track Loader for Road and Bridge Precinct 4. John Deere participates with National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA).
Approval to award RFP-2017-005 - Transport of Elections Equipment, Machines, Booths and Related Items to and from Various Polling Locations for Ellis County Elections.
Approval to release RFP-2017-004 - Ellis County Long-Range Thoroughfare Plan Review and Update.
Approval for the County to sign Xerox lease agreement for County Court at Law 2. Previous lease amount was $219.37. New lease amount is $199.93 per month.
ADMINISTRATIVE Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: Burn ban for Ellis County. - Tim Bird-well, Fire Marshal
2.4 To approve the FY 2017-2018 payroll schedule. 2.5 To approve the FY 2017-2018 Commissioners Court schedule.
PUBLIC HEARING PI. Public Hearing on the proposed increase of the following expenses of elected officials for Budget FY 2017-2018, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §152.013. Constable, Pet. 1, Roy Callender, Jr. -Proposed increase of $1,763 to salary. Increase from $58,759 to $60,522 Constable, Pct.2, Terry Nay -Proposed increase of $1,763 to salary. Increase from $58,759 to $60,522 Constable, Pet. 3, Michael McCorkle -Proposed increase of $1,763 to salary. Increase from $58,759 to $60,522 Constable, Pet. 4, Mike Jones -Proposed increase of $1,763 to salary. Increase from $58,759 to $60,522 Justice of the Peace, Pet. 1, Joyce Lindauer -Proposed increase of $1,941 to salary. Increase from $64,694 to $66,635 Justice of the Peace, Pct.2, Jackie Miller, Jr. -Proposed increase of $1,941 to salary. Increase from $64,694 to $66,635 Justice of the Peace, Pet. 3, Curtis Polk -Proposed increase of $1,941 to salary. Increase from $64,694 to $66,635 Justice of the Peace, Pet. 4, Steve Eagan -Proposed increase of $1,941 to salary. Increase from $64,694 to $66,635 County Clerk, Cindy Polley -Proposed increase of $2,131 to salary. Increase from $71,036 to $73,167 County District Clerk, Melanie Reed -Proposed increase of $2,131 to salary. Increase from $71,036 to $73,167 County Tax Assessor/Collector, John Bridges -Proposed increase of $2,131 to salary. Increase from $71,036 to $73,167 County Treasurer, Cheryl Chambers -Proposed increase of $2,131 to salary. Increase from $71,036 to $73,167 Commissioner, Pet. 1, Randy Stinson -Proposed increase of $2,426 to salary. Increase from $80,868 to $83,294. Commissioner, Pct.2, Lane Grayson -Proposed increase of $2,426 to salary. Increase from $80,868 to $83,294. Commissioner, Pet. 3, Paul Perry -Proposed increase of $2,426 to salary. Increase from $80,868 to $83,294. Commissioner, Pct.4, Kyle Butler -Proposed increase of $2,426 to salary. Increase from $80,868 to $83,294. Sheriff, Charles Edge -Proposed increase of $2,644 to salary. Increase from $88,136 to $90,780. County and District Attorney, Patrick Wilson -Proposed increase of $346, for Juvenile Board Supplement, to salary. Increase from $11,548 to $11,894 as follows: State Funded Base Salary: $ 140,000 Juvenile Board Supplement: $ 11,894 Total Salary: $151,894 40th District Judge, Bob Carroll -Proposed increase of $346, for Juvenile Board Supplement, to salary. Increase from $11,548 to $11,894 as follows: State Funded Base Salary: $140,000 Juvenile Board Supplement: $ 11,894 Total Salary: $151,894 443rd District Judge, Cindy Ermatinger -Proposed increase of $346, for Juvenile Board Supplement, to salary. Increase from $11,548 to $11,894 as follows: State Funded Base Salary: $ 140,000 Juvenile Board Supplement: $ 11,894 Total Salary: $151,894 378th District Judge, Joe Grubbs -Proposed increase of $346, for Juvenile Board Supplement, to salary. Increase from $11,548 to $11,894 as follows: State Funded Base Salary: $ 140,000 Juvenile Board Supplement: $ 11,894 Total Salary: $151,894 County Court at Law #2, Judge Gene Calvert -Proposed increase of $4,770 to salary. Increase from $159,013 to $163,783 as follows: County Funded Base Salary: $151,889 Juvenile Board Supplement: $ 11,894 Total Salary $163,783 County Court at Law #1, Judge Jim Chapman -Proposed increase of $4,770 to salary. Increase from $159,013 to $163,783 as follows: County Funded Base Salary: $151,889 Juvenile Board Supplement: $ 11,894 Total Salary $163,783 County Judge, Carol Bush -Proposed increase of $346, for Juvenile Board Supplement, to salary. Increase from $165,000 to $165,346 as follows: County Funded Base Salary: $153,452 Juvenile Board Supplement: $11,894 Total Salary: $165,346 P2 Public hearing on the proposed FY 2017-2018 Ellis County Budget, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.007. 2.6 To approve the salaries, expenses and allowances of elected officials for Budget FY 2017-2018, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §152.011.
Donelson Construction Company, LLC Sealant Technologies new product "Chip Lock". - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4
Accept the donation of three JP patrol rifles, totaling $4,617.00 by James and Sarena Moir of Moir Watershed Services. - Capt. Chris Hamilton, Ellis County Sheriffs Office
Approval for the County Judge to sign a new contract with the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ellis County, Texas (CAS A) to provide important services for the residents of Ellis County including training Ellis County residents to serve as CAS A volunteer advocates in child abuse cases. The contract is for a maximum billed amount of $20,000 per year and is renewable for three years.
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. 3.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 3.2 Pursuant to §551.076 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. 3.3 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding Holcim vs. EC AD (Ellis Central Appraisal District). ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Authorize refund of $87,125.85 to Holcim for 2012 tax year requisite interest amount. -John Bridges, Tax Assessor/Collector
To adopt a General Maintenance and Operations tax rate of 0.359713 (consisting of an Interest and Sinking rate of 0.028983 and an Operations rate of 0.330730), and to adopt a Farm to Market tax rate of 0.033508 for Ellis County FY 2017-2018, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §81.006 and Texas Tax Code §26.05. This will make the total tax rate 0.393221 per $100 of taxable value.