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
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Accept 2017 County Treasurers' Association of Texas Continuing Education and County Investment Academy Continuing Education for Cheryl Chambers, County Treasurer. - Cheryl Chambers, Treasurer A3 Approval of Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court: June 27, 2017 July 11,2017 July 12,2017 July 25, 2017 Financial: F1 From 001-0140-50560 Compensatory/Fringe $100,000.00; 001-0140-50708 Comprehensive Insurance $12,000.00; 001-0140-50804 Postage $50,000.00; 001-0140-50866 Community Support $92,233.00 To 001-0140-50710 Tax Appraisal Fee $ 19,419.00; 001-0140-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $1,486.00; 001-0140-50807 Other Expenses $8,800.00; 001-0140-50837 Post Mortem Exams $11,200.00; 001-0140-50859 System Administration Fees $54,328.00; 001-0140-50868 Contract Services $ 159,000.00. - Carol Bush, County Judge F2 From 001-0000-30302 Fund Balance Carryover $147,031.00 To 001-0140-50859 System Administration Fees $147,031.00. - Carol Bush, County Judge F3 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued Account # Refund Amount $6,417.23 $3,090.24 $5,160.75 $4,680.27 $3,024.54 $6,850.36 $13,523.85 Corelogic 263178 Corelogic 221186 Corelogic 218310 Corelogic 250676 Corelogic 222929 Chase Home Finance 228200 Celink Reverse Mtg. Lereta 208175 Simplified Plat: SPl Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of DeHaan Farms. The property contains ± 5.045 acres of land in the J. C. Paxton Survey, Abstract No. 855 located on the east side of Cox Road ±670 feet north of Leisure Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No.3.
1.1 Consider and act upon a replat of Lot 2 & 3, Block F of Flying "W" Estates, Units IV & V into Lot 2R. The property contains ±3.585 acres of land located on the east side of Old Buena Vista Road and ± 620 feet north of Alto Road, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3. 1.2 Consider and act upon a request to amend the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations, and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes, Court Order Number 192.02, dated May 13,2002, specifically Paragraph 3 of Section 3-E (Lot and Street Layout) and any other related articles, sections and paragraphs to modify the minimum setback requirements. 1.3 Consider and act upon repealing all previous orders related to the following fees: Subdivision, Development Permit, On-site Sewage Facility (OSSF) and Road Inspection and establishing a Master Fee Schedule for the Department of Development with updated fees.
Approval to process payment and sign extension agreement to Bancorp South Equipment Finance for the 2017 Mack dump truck for Road and Bridge Precinct 3.
To declare excess office furniture items from the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 office and various county offices as surplus and to be disposed in accordance with the Local Government Code 263.
Approval for County Judge to sign contract agreement for janitorial services for the Midlothian facility.
To Authorize County Judge to sign Inter-local Agreement between Ellis County and the City of Midlothian to participate in cooperative contracts according to Texas Government Code 791.
4-H Proclamation for 2017 National 4-H Week October 1-7,2017. -Megan Parr, County Extension Agent
Approve renewal of the judicial funding supplements for the justices on the Tenth Court of Appeals in the amount of $1,940.00 for FY 2017-2018.
To sign a facilities use agreement with Southwestern Assemblies of God University for a law enforcement training event to be conducted by the County & District Attorney's Office on November 14, 2017. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney
Approval to suspend collection of LIRAP fees for Ellis County and continue operating the LIRAP initiatives utilizing previously unspent allocations through the last day of the legislative biennium in which fee collection is terminated (the FY 2018-2019 biennium).
Work Order for the City of Pecan Hill Interlocal Minute Order No. 505.16 (d). Streets included: Burkett and High Meadow.
Resolution for the Board of Directors of the Ellis Central Appraisal District for the term of 2018-19, according to the Texas Tax Code, Title 1, Subtitle B, Chapter 6, Subchapter A, Section 6.03.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
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 maybe permitted under 551. 4.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 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. 4.3 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. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider and act upon a replat of Lot 2 & 3, Block F of Flying "W" Estates, Units IV & V into Lot 2R. The property contains ±3.585 acres of land located on the east side of Old Buena Vista Road and ± 620 feet north of Alto Road, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider and act upon a request to amend the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations, and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes, Court Order Number 192.02, dated May 13,2002, specifically Paragraph 3 of Section 3-E (Lot and Street Layout) and any other related articles, sections and paragraphs to modify the minimum setback requirements.
Consider and act upon repealing all previous orders related to the following fees: Subdivision, Development Permit, On-site Sewage Facility (OSSF) and Road Inspection and establishing a Master Fee Schedule for the Department of Development with updated fees.
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
RECESS TO CONVENE TO 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 maybe permitted under 551. 4.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 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. 4.3 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. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Accept 2017 County Treasurers' Association of Texas Continuing Education and County Investment Academy Continuing Education for Cheryl Chambers, County Treasurer. - Cheryl Chambers, Treasurer A3 Approval of Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court: June 27, 2017 July 11,2017 July 12,2017 July 25, 2017 Financial: F1 From 001-0140-50560 Compensatory/Fringe $100,000.00; 001-0140-50708 Comprehensive Insurance $12,000.00; 001-0140-50804 Postage $50,000.00; 001-0140-50866 Community Support $92,233.00 To 001-0140-50710 Tax Appraisal Fee $ 19,419.00; 001-0140-50803 Furniture/Fixtures $1,486.00; 001-0140-50807 Other Expenses $8,800.00; 001-0140-50837 Post Mortem Exams $11,200.00; 001-0140-50859 System Administration Fees $54,328.00; 001-0140-50868 Contract Services $ 159,000.00. - Carol Bush, County Judge F2 From 001-0000-30302 Fund Balance Carryover $147,031.00 To 001-0140-50859 System Administration Fees $147,031.00. - Carol Bush, County Judge F3 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued Account # Refund Amount $6,417.23 $3,090.24 $5,160.75 $4,680.27 $3,024.54 $6,850.36 $13,523.85 Corelogic 263178 Corelogic 221186 Corelogic 218310 Corelogic 250676 Corelogic 222929 Chase Home Finance 228200 Celink Reverse Mtg. Lereta 208175 Simplified Plat: SPl Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of DeHaan Farms. The property contains ± 5.045 acres of land in the J. C. Paxton Survey, Abstract No. 855 located on the east side of Cox Road ±670 feet north of Leisure Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No.3.
1.1 Consider and act upon a replat of Lot 2 & 3, Block F of Flying "W" Estates, Units IV & V into Lot 2R. The property contains ±3.585 acres of land located on the east side of Old Buena Vista Road and ± 620 feet north of Alto Road, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3. 1.2 Consider and act upon a request to amend the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations, and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes, Court Order Number 192.02, dated May 13,2002, specifically Paragraph 3 of Section 3-E (Lot and Street Layout) and any other related articles, sections and paragraphs to modify the minimum setback requirements. 1.3 Consider and act upon repealing all previous orders related to the following fees: Subdivision, Development Permit, On-site Sewage Facility (OSSF) and Road Inspection and establishing a Master Fee Schedule for the Department of Development with updated fees.
Approval to process payment and sign extension agreement to Bancorp South Equipment Finance for the 2017 Mack dump truck for Road and Bridge Precinct 3.
To declare excess office furniture items from the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 office and various county offices as surplus and to be disposed in accordance with the Local Government Code 263.
Approval for County Judge to sign contract agreement for janitorial services for the Midlothian facility.
To Authorize County Judge to sign Inter-local Agreement between Ellis County and the City of Midlothian to participate in cooperative contracts according to Texas Government Code 791.
4-H Proclamation for 2017 National 4-H Week October 1-7,2017. -Megan Parr, County Extension Agent
Approve renewal of the judicial funding supplements for the justices on the Tenth Court of Appeals in the amount of $1,940.00 for FY 2017-2018.
To sign a facilities use agreement with Southwestern Assemblies of God University for a law enforcement training event to be conducted by the County & District Attorney's Office on November 14, 2017. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney
Approval to suspend collection of LIRAP fees for Ellis County and continue operating the LIRAP initiatives utilizing previously unspent allocations through the last day of the legislative biennium in which fee collection is terminated (the FY 2018-2019 biennium).
Work Order for the City of Pecan Hill Interlocal Minute Order No. 505.16 (d). Streets included: Burkett and High Meadow.
Resolution for the Board of Directors of the Ellis Central Appraisal District for the term of 2018-19, according to the Texas Tax Code, Title 1, Subtitle B, Chapter 6, Subchapter A, Section 6.03.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
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 maybe permitted under 551. 4.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 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. 4.3 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. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consider and act upon a replat of Lot 2 & 3, Block F of Flying "W" Estates, Units IV & V into Lot 2R. The property contains ±3.585 acres of land located on the east side of Old Buena Vista Road and ± 620 feet north of Alto Road, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider and act upon a request to amend the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations, and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes, Court Order Number 192.02, dated May 13,2002, specifically Paragraph 3 of Section 3-E (Lot and Street Layout) and any other related articles, sections and paragraphs to modify the minimum setback requirements.
Consider and act upon repealing all previous orders related to the following fees: Subdivision, Development Permit, On-site Sewage Facility (OSSF) and Road Inspection and establishing a Master Fee Schedule for the Department of Development with updated fees.
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
RECESS TO CONVENE TO 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 maybe permitted under 551. 4.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 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. 4.3 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. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION