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
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court: August 4, 2017; August 8, 2017; August 22, 2017 - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 001-0060-50802 Equipment $98.19 To 001-0060-50801 Supplies $98.19. - Alberto Mares, Director, Department of Development F2 From 024-0924-50802 Equipment $2,000.00 To 024-0924-50831 Uniform $2,000.00. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal F3 From 001-0210-40964 Contracting Elections $31,300.00 To 001-0210-50942 Election Expense $27,000.00; 001-0210-50848 Holding Salary $4,300.00. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F4 From 001-0000-30302 Fund Balance $ 104,000.00 To 001 -0140-50802 Equipment/Maint/Repairs $104,000.00. -Carol Bush, County Judge Simplified Plat: SP 1 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of West Road Subdivision. The property contains ± 5.0072 acres of land in the Ellis County School Land Survey, Abstract No. 328 located on the north side of West Road ± 500 feet east of FM 55 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2. SP2 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Tucker Estates. The property contains ± 6.440 acres of land in the Isaac Hurst Survey, Abstract No. 457 located on east side of Westmoreland Road ± 850 feet south of Southridge Dr., in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ovilla, Road & Bridge Precinct No.4. SP3 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Colin Kiser Addition. The property contains ± 7.013 acres of land in the David Mitchell Survey, Abstract No. 703, located on the south side of Becky Lane ±860 feet east of Carl ton Parkway, in the extraterriorital jurisdication (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4. SP4 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Cottongame Addition. The property contains ± 7.168 acres of land in the R de la Pena Eleven League Grant Survey, Abstract No. 3 located on the north side of Crisp Road ± 1,535 feet east of Eason Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No.l.
Consider and act upon a replat of Lot 6, of Morgan Creek into Lot 6 A & 6B. The property contains ± 4.1818 acres of land located at the northeast comer of Norrell Road and Marion Road, Venus, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section III (E) (Lot and Street Layout) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow one (1) structure to encroach into the building line/utility easement. The property contains ± 1.033 acres of land in Lot 11, Block B of Oxford Ranch Two, commonly known as 137 Cardiff Lane, and located at the north of Cardiff Lane ±985 feet east of Westmoreland Road in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section III (E) (Lot and Street Layout) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow a carport structure to encroach into the front building line/utility easement. The property contains ± 0.771 acres of land in Lot 8A, Block 2 of Hillview Revised, commonly known as 128 Tracy Drive, and located south of Tracy Lane and ± 1,575 feet east of U.S. Highway 77 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consider and act on a request to approve a preliminary plat of Bluestem Hills. The property contains ±81.10 acres of land in the Leeman Kelsey Survey, Abstract No. 594 located near the northeast corner of FM 157 and Marion Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Venus, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Approval to purchase two shipping containers for Road and Bridge Precinct 2 for storage purposes.
Approval to rescind Xerox agreement from September 26,2017 Commissioners Court, Minute Order 403.17 for Ellis County CSCD.
Approval of the vehicle transfers from the Sheriff's Office to the Constable offices.
Approval for the road work project on Ensign Rd for Road and Bridge Precinct 2. This project complies with Ellis County Bid Number RB-2016-013 - Pavement Rehabilitation and Resurfacing Services.
Approval to declare the listed vehicles as surplus and to be disposed in accordance of the Local Government Code 263. 2005 FORDF150 1FTRW12W35FA37464 2010 DODGE CHARGER 2B3CA4CV7AH203541 2010 DODGE CHARGER 2B3CA4CV7AH203524 2003 CHEVROLET IMP ALA 2G1WF55K3 3 9244986 2011 FORD F150 1FTVX1CF4BKD13065 2011 FORD F150 1FTVX1CF2BKD13064
Extension Interpretative Event for Commissioners Court presented by Donald Kelm, District Extension Administrator and Extension Staff.
Approve necessary insurance coverage & accept the bonds of the County Court at Law Judges.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
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 §551.074 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. 4.4 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning Cause No. 96842, State of Texas, ex rel Jeff Ward vs. Michael Wade Jones - Constable of Precinct 4 Ellis County, Texas in the 443rd Judicial District Court of Ellis County.
Approve necessary insurance coverage & accept the bonds of the County Court at Law Judges.
Reappoint Maurice Osborn as Ellis County representative to NCTCOG's Regional Aging Advisory Committee.
Two Work Orders for the City of Garrett; Interlocal Minute No. 375.17; Streets include: Sleepy Hollow Road, and various roads for pothole repair, not to exceed 8 hours of work. -Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1
2018 Ellis County Resolution for the Indigent Defense Grant Program. - Miykael Reeve, Auditor
Approval of an additional position for Ellis County Precinct 2. There are currently 15 slots available. Requesting the 16th position to be filled from current R&B budget. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
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 §551.074 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. 4.4 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning Cause No. 96842, State of Texas, ex rel Jeff Ward vs. Michael Wade Jones - Constable of Precinct 4 Ellis County, Texas in the 443rd Judicial District Court of Ellis County.
Consideration and action as necessary concerning Cause No. 96842, State of Texas, ex rel Jeff Ward vs. Michael Wade Jones - Constable of Precinct 4 Ellis County, Texas in the 443 rd Judicial District Court of Ellis County.
Approval of the vehicle transfers from the Sheriff's Office to the Constable offices. 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 Lane Grayson
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court: August 4, 2017; August 8, 2017; August 22, 2017 - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 001-0060-50802 Equipment $98.19 To 001-0060-50801 Supplies $98.19. - Alberto Mares, Director, Department of Development F2 From 024-0924-50802 Equipment $2,000.00 To 024-0924-50831 Uniform $2,000.00. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal F3 From 001-0210-40964 Contracting Elections $31,300.00 To 001-0210-50942 Election Expense $27,000.00; 001-0210-50848 Holding Salary $4,300.00. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F4 From 001-0000-30302 Fund Balance $ 104,000.00 To 001 -0140-50802 Equipment/Maint/Repairs $104,000.00. -Carol Bush, County Judge Simplified Plat: SP 1 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of West Road Subdivision. The property contains ± 5.0072 acres of land in the Ellis County School Land Survey, Abstract No. 328 located on the north side of West Road ± 500 feet east of FM 55 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2. SP2 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Tucker Estates. The property contains ± 6.440 acres of land in the Isaac Hurst Survey, Abstract No. 457 located on east side of Westmoreland Road ± 850 feet south of Southridge Dr., in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ovilla, Road & Bridge Precinct No.4. SP3 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Colin Kiser Addition. The property contains ± 7.013 acres of land in the David Mitchell Survey, Abstract No. 703, located on the south side of Becky Lane ±860 feet east of Carl ton Parkway, in the extraterriorital jurisdication (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4. SP4 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Cottongame Addition. The property contains ± 7.168 acres of land in the R de la Pena Eleven League Grant Survey, Abstract No. 3 located on the north side of Crisp Road ± 1,535 feet east of Eason Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No.l.
Consider and act upon a replat of Lot 6, of Morgan Creek into Lot 6 A & 6B. The property contains ± 4.1818 acres of land located at the northeast comer of Norrell Road and Marion Road, Venus, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section III (E) (Lot and Street Layout) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow one (1) structure to encroach into the building line/utility easement. The property contains ± 1.033 acres of land in Lot 11, Block B of Oxford Ranch Two, commonly known as 137 Cardiff Lane, and located at the north of Cardiff Lane ±985 feet east of Westmoreland Road in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section III (E) (Lot and Street Layout) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow a carport structure to encroach into the front building line/utility easement. The property contains ± 0.771 acres of land in Lot 8A, Block 2 of Hillview Revised, commonly known as 128 Tracy Drive, and located south of Tracy Lane and ± 1,575 feet east of U.S. Highway 77 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consider and act on a request to approve a preliminary plat of Bluestem Hills. The property contains ±81.10 acres of land in the Leeman Kelsey Survey, Abstract No. 594 located near the northeast corner of FM 157 and Marion Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Venus, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Approval to purchase two shipping containers for Road and Bridge Precinct 2 for storage purposes.
Approval to rescind Xerox agreement from September 26,2017 Commissioners Court, Minute Order 403.17 for Ellis County CSCD.
Approval of the vehicle transfers from the Sheriff's Office to the Constable offices.
Approval for the road work project on Ensign Rd for Road and Bridge Precinct 2. This project complies with Ellis County Bid Number RB-2016-013 - Pavement Rehabilitation and Resurfacing Services.
Approval to declare the listed vehicles as surplus and to be disposed in accordance of the Local Government Code 263. 2005 FORDF150 1FTRW12W35FA37464 2010 DODGE CHARGER 2B3CA4CV7AH203541 2010 DODGE CHARGER 2B3CA4CV7AH203524 2003 CHEVROLET IMP ALA 2G1WF55K3 3 9244986 2011 FORD F150 1FTVX1CF4BKD13065 2011 FORD F150 1FTVX1CF2BKD13064
Extension Interpretative Event for Commissioners Court presented by Donald Kelm, District Extension Administrator and Extension Staff.
Approve necessary insurance coverage & accept the bonds of the County Court at Law Judges.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
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 §551.074 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. 4.4 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning Cause No. 96842, State of Texas, ex rel Jeff Ward vs. Michael Wade Jones - Constable of Precinct 4 Ellis County, Texas in the 443rd Judicial District Court of Ellis County.
Approve necessary insurance coverage & accept the bonds of the County Court at Law Judges.
Reappoint Maurice Osborn as Ellis County representative to NCTCOG's Regional Aging Advisory Committee.
Two Work Orders for the City of Garrett; Interlocal Minute No. 375.17; Streets include: Sleepy Hollow Road, and various roads for pothole repair, not to exceed 8 hours of work. -Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1
2018 Ellis County Resolution for the Indigent Defense Grant Program. - Miykael Reeve, Auditor
Approval of an additional position for Ellis County Precinct 2. There are currently 15 slots available. Requesting the 16th position to be filled from current R&B budget. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
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 §551.074 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. 4.4 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning Cause No. 96842, State of Texas, ex rel Jeff Ward vs. Michael Wade Jones - Constable of Precinct 4 Ellis County, Texas in the 443rd Judicial District Court of Ellis County.
Consideration and action as necessary concerning Cause No. 96842, State of Texas, ex rel Jeff Ward vs. Michael Wade Jones - Constable of Precinct 4 Ellis County, Texas in the 443 rd Judicial District Court of Ellis County.
Approval of the vehicle transfers from the Sheriff's Office to the Constable offices. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT