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 Paul Perry
CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court: September 12,2017 September 22, 2017 Financial: F1 From 009-0602-50807 FM1 Gen Expense $10,000.00 To 009-0602-50906 FM1 Culverts $10,000.00. -Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 F2 From 001 -0010-50808 Auto Gas Oil $ 12,256.03 To 001 -0010-50503 Certification Pay $ 1,650.00; 001-0010-50702 Repairs $893.43; 001-0010-50807 General Misc $683.90; 001-0010-50809 Auto Repairs $1,597.13; 001-0010-50810 Auto Tires $3,150.30; 001-0010-50815 Deputy Uniform Allowance $640.00; 001-0010-50819 Computer $550.67; 001-0010-50835 Employee Training $212.60; 001-0010-50865 Pre-Employee Screening $1,300.00; 001-0010-50884 Auto Insurance $1,578.00. - ChuckEdge, Sheriff F3 From 001-0015-50873 Building Mechanical-Prev Maint $12,327.92 To 001-0015-50503 Certification Pay $550.00; 001-0015-50702 Repairs $9,237.71; 001-0015-50801 Supplies $834.23; 001-0015-50835 Employee Training $695.00; 001-0015-50857 Peripheral Expenditures $321.98; 001-0015-50865 Pre-Employee Screening $689.00. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F4 From 001-0015-50702 Pest Control $241.70; 001-0015-50802 Equipment $5,245.29; 001-0015-50806 Official Bond Dues $1,301.42; 001-0015-50807 General Misc $1,350.90; 001-0015-50813 Feeding Inmates $316.44; 001-0015-50815 Jailer Uniforms $80.00; 001-0015-50819 Computer $1,118.16; 001-0015-50868 Professional Services $984.49; 001-0015-50873 Building Mechanical-Prev Maint $11,310.71; 001-0015-50888 Computer Services $255.00 To 001-0015-50813 Inmate Medical $22,204.11. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F5 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Fidelity National Title 224456 $22,976.69 Jason Hussey 238457 $6,492.47 Simplified Plat: SPl Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Gaines Estates. The property contains ± 10.01 acres of land in the John Mott Survey, Abstract No. 667 located on the northwest comer of State Highway 34 and High View Road, Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.
Consider and act on a request to change the spelling of Robinett Road to Robnett Road, including changing street signs and readdressing all property owners and residents along this road. The road is approximately ± 4,990 feet in length and is located on the north side of FM 813. The properties are located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No.l.
Consider and act upon a request to approve a final plat of North Farm Estates. Property contains ± 60.169 acres of land in the J. Chapman Survey, Abstract No. 214, located on the north side of East Highland Road ± 3,200 feet south of Hunters Glen Drive, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4, as requested by Lance Rust.
Consider and act upon a request to approve a final plat of Long Branch Estates. The property contains ±59.816 acres of land in the A.R. Newton Survey, Abstract No. 810, located on the east side of Long Branch Road and south of Hayes Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consider and act upon a request to release Performance Bond No. 309993 issued by NGM Insurance Company, in the amount of one million one hundred sixty-three thousand seven hundred seventy-four dollars & 00/100 ($1,163,774.00) and accept Maintenance Bond No. 313298 issued by The Main Street America Group in the amount of four hundred sixty-five thousand five hundred nine dollars and 60/100 ($465,509.60) for Long Branch Estates, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Concerning resolution and deed to convey "struck off' properties to Shannon LaForge. - Jake L. Battenfield of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP
Accept a bid from Alamo Equipment for a rotary head trimmer with quick link and quick hitch for $19,502.00 from line item FM3 011-0704-50802. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Re-appointment of Tim Birdwell as Ellis County Fire Marshal for a 2 year term beginning December 14, 2017 and approval of bond.
Review of TCDRS (Texas County District Retirement System) retirement plan. - Theresa Taylor, Director, Human Resources
Request for the Commissioners Court to sign a Joint Resolution for the Ellis County Republican Chair and Democratic Party Chair to enter into a 2018 Joint Primary Election Services Contract with the Ellis County Elections Administrator. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator
Request for the Commissioners Court approval to pay the current county rate of pay for Election Day Poll Workers, Ballot Board, Central Counting Station personnel during the 2018 Joint Primary Election, Runoff, and future Joint Primary Elections. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator
Initiate actions to rename a portion of Grainery Road between Hwy 35 and Hwy 77 for the family of the long time owners, as theirs is the only residential address on that section of road. The proposed renamed road portion would be Mamie Ham. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
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 § 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 §551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation concerning receipt of Notice of Claim with request to inspect the County Jail by Disability Rights Texas. 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 Paul Perry
CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court: September 12,2017 September 22, 2017 Financial: F1 From 009-0602-50807 FM1 Gen Expense $10,000.00 To 009-0602-50906 FM1 Culverts $10,000.00. -Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 F2 From 001 -0010-50808 Auto Gas Oil $ 12,256.03 To 001 -0010-50503 Certification Pay $ 1,650.00; 001-0010-50702 Repairs $893.43; 001-0010-50807 General Misc $683.90; 001-0010-50809 Auto Repairs $1,597.13; 001-0010-50810 Auto Tires $3,150.30; 001-0010-50815 Deputy Uniform Allowance $640.00; 001-0010-50819 Computer $550.67; 001-0010-50835 Employee Training $212.60; 001-0010-50865 Pre-Employee Screening $1,300.00; 001-0010-50884 Auto Insurance $1,578.00. - ChuckEdge, Sheriff F3 From 001-0015-50873 Building Mechanical-Prev Maint $12,327.92 To 001-0015-50503 Certification Pay $550.00; 001-0015-50702 Repairs $9,237.71; 001-0015-50801 Supplies $834.23; 001-0015-50835 Employee Training $695.00; 001-0015-50857 Peripheral Expenditures $321.98; 001-0015-50865 Pre-Employee Screening $689.00. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F4 From 001-0015-50702 Pest Control $241.70; 001-0015-50802 Equipment $5,245.29; 001-0015-50806 Official Bond Dues $1,301.42; 001-0015-50807 General Misc $1,350.90; 001-0015-50813 Feeding Inmates $316.44; 001-0015-50815 Jailer Uniforms $80.00; 001-0015-50819 Computer $1,118.16; 001-0015-50868 Professional Services $984.49; 001-0015-50873 Building Mechanical-Prev Maint $11,310.71; 001-0015-50888 Computer Services $255.00 To 001-0015-50813 Inmate Medical $22,204.11. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F5 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Fidelity National Title 224456 $22,976.69 Jason Hussey 238457 $6,492.47 Simplified Plat: SPl Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Gaines Estates. The property contains ± 10.01 acres of land in the John Mott Survey, Abstract No. 667 located on the northwest comer of State Highway 34 and High View Road, Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.
Consider and act on a request to change the spelling of Robinett Road to Robnett Road, including changing street signs and readdressing all property owners and residents along this road. The road is approximately ± 4,990 feet in length and is located on the north side of FM 813. The properties are located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No.l.
Consider and act upon a request to approve a final plat of North Farm Estates. Property contains ± 60.169 acres of land in the J. Chapman Survey, Abstract No. 214, located on the north side of East Highland Road ± 3,200 feet south of Hunters Glen Drive, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4, as requested by Lance Rust.
Consider and act upon a request to approve a final plat of Long Branch Estates. The property contains ±59.816 acres of land in the A.R. Newton Survey, Abstract No. 810, located on the east side of Long Branch Road and south of Hayes Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consider and act upon a request to release Performance Bond No. 309993 issued by NGM Insurance Company, in the amount of one million one hundred sixty-three thousand seven hundred seventy-four dollars & 00/100 ($1,163,774.00) and accept Maintenance Bond No. 313298 issued by The Main Street America Group in the amount of four hundred sixty-five thousand five hundred nine dollars and 60/100 ($465,509.60) for Long Branch Estates, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Concerning resolution and deed to convey "struck off' properties to Shannon LaForge. - Jake L. Battenfield of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP
Accept a bid from Alamo Equipment for a rotary head trimmer with quick link and quick hitch for $19,502.00 from line item FM3 011-0704-50802. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Re-appointment of Tim Birdwell as Ellis County Fire Marshal for a 2 year term beginning December 14, 2017 and approval of bond.
Review of TCDRS (Texas County District Retirement System) retirement plan. - Theresa Taylor, Director, Human Resources
Request for the Commissioners Court to sign a Joint Resolution for the Ellis County Republican Chair and Democratic Party Chair to enter into a 2018 Joint Primary Election Services Contract with the Ellis County Elections Administrator. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator
Request for the Commissioners Court approval to pay the current county rate of pay for Election Day Poll Workers, Ballot Board, Central Counting Station personnel during the 2018 Joint Primary Election, Runoff, and future Joint Primary Elections. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator
Initiate actions to rename a portion of Grainery Road between Hwy 35 and Hwy 77 for the family of the long time owners, as theirs is the only residential address on that section of road. The proposed renamed road portion would be Mamie Ham. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
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 § 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 §551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation concerning receipt of Notice of Claim with request to inspect the County Jail by Disability Rights Texas. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT