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
CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 To appoint Judge Gene Calvert as a member to the Ellis County Bail Bond Board in the slot statutorily designated for a judge of a county court or county court at law in the county having jurisdiction over criminal matters and designated by the Commissioners Court, to serve from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. - Carol Bush, County Judge A3 To appoint Sara Garcia as a member to the Ellis County Bail Bond Board in the slot statutorily designated for the County Judge, a member of the Commissioners Court designated by the County Judge or a designee approved by the Commissioners Court, to serve from January 1,2018 through December 31, 2018. - Carol Bush, County Judge A4 Recognition expenses from line item 001 -0140-50694 not to exceed $ 100.00. A5 Accept a donation from Sam and Becky Higgins of a framed photograph of the first Ellis County Grand Jury from 1890. Ellis County Commissioners Court Meeting December 5, 2017 www.co.ellis.tx.us A6 The Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court: September 26, 2017; October 4, 2017; October 10, 2017; October 12,2017. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 001-0000-30302 Fund Balance $3,786.84 To 001-0613-50820 LEOSE Training $3,786.84. -Mike McCorkle, Constable, Pet. 3 F2 From 009-0602-50807 FM1 Gen Misc. $15,000.00 To 009-0602-50923 FM1 Bldg/Improvements $ 15,000.00. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet 1 F3 From 001-0000-30301 Fund Balance $113,540.00 To 001-0140-50724 Building Leases $108,500.00; 001-0140-50868 Contract Service $5,040.00. - Carol Bush, County Judge Simplified Plat: SP1 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Betiks Eason Road Estates. The property contains ± 9.384 acres of land in the R. de la Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3 located on the north side of Eason Road ± 2,400 feet east of FM 879, Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1. SP2 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Butler-Waters Addition. The property contains ± 5.28 acres of John Chapman Survey, Abstract No. 209 located on the north side of East Highland Road ± 750 feet west of Westmoreland Road
Approval for County Judge to sign Xerox agreement for the County Auditor's office. Previous monthly payment $150.35. New monthly payment $207.83.
Resolution of votes cast to elect directors for the Ellis Appraisal District for the years 2018-2019.
Approval for the County Judge to sign the contract agreement between Ellis County and Southwestern Assemblies of God University for the use of their Training Room Facility for the Annual Ellis County SKYWARN Training on March 1, 2018. - Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
2.6 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Ellis and City of Glenn Heights for term agreement January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 2.7 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Ellis and City of Red Oak for term agreement January 1, 2018 to December 31,2018. -KyleButler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 2.8 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Ellis and City of Ovilla for term agreement January 1,2018 to December 31,2018. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 2.9 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Ellis and City of Oak Leaf for term agreement January 1,2018 to December 31, 2018. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4
RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. 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 § 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. 3.4 Pursuant to § 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning a settlement offer involving Pam Louder concerning property damage to her 2017 Toyota Camry from debris thrown from a mower owned by Ellis County and operated by an employee of Ellis County Road and Bridge Precinct 4. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
To approve Assistant District Attorney salary expenses for December 18,2017 through January 15, 2018. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney
Authorizing the County Attorney to offer and settle a claim on behalf of Ellis County involving Pam Louder concerning property damage to her 2017 Toyota Camry in the amount of $887.49 from debris thrown from a mower owned by Ellis County and operated by an employee of Ellis County Road and Bridge Precinct 4, including obtaining a release of all claims. - Vance Hinds, Assistant County & District Attorney
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
CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 To appoint Judge Gene Calvert as a member to the Ellis County Bail Bond Board in the slot statutorily designated for a judge of a county court or county court at law in the county having jurisdiction over criminal matters and designated by the Commissioners Court, to serve from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. - Carol Bush, County Judge A3 To appoint Sara Garcia as a member to the Ellis County Bail Bond Board in the slot statutorily designated for the County Judge, a member of the Commissioners Court designated by the County Judge or a designee approved by the Commissioners Court, to serve from January 1,2018 through December 31, 2018. - Carol Bush, County Judge A4 Recognition expenses from line item 001 -0140-50694 not to exceed $ 100.00. A5 Accept a donation from Sam and Becky Higgins of a framed photograph of the first Ellis County Grand Jury from 1890. Ellis County Commissioners Court Meeting December 5, 2017 www.co.ellis.tx.us A6 The Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court: September 26, 2017; October 4, 2017; October 10, 2017; October 12,2017. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 001-0000-30302 Fund Balance $3,786.84 To 001-0613-50820 LEOSE Training $3,786.84. -Mike McCorkle, Constable, Pet. 3 F2 From 009-0602-50807 FM1 Gen Misc. $15,000.00 To 009-0602-50923 FM1 Bldg/Improvements $ 15,000.00. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet 1 F3 From 001-0000-30301 Fund Balance $113,540.00 To 001-0140-50724 Building Leases $108,500.00; 001-0140-50868 Contract Service $5,040.00. - Carol Bush, County Judge Simplified Plat: SP1 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Betiks Eason Road Estates. The property contains ± 9.384 acres of land in the R. de la Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3 located on the north side of Eason Road ± 2,400 feet east of FM 879, Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1. SP2 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Butler-Waters Addition. The property contains ± 5.28 acres of John Chapman Survey, Abstract No. 209 located on the north side of East Highland Road ± 750 feet west of Westmoreland Road
Approval for County Judge to sign Xerox agreement for the County Auditor's office. Previous monthly payment $150.35. New monthly payment $207.83.
Resolution of votes cast to elect directors for the Ellis Appraisal District for the years 2018-2019.
Approval for the County Judge to sign the contract agreement between Ellis County and Southwestern Assemblies of God University for the use of their Training Room Facility for the Annual Ellis County SKYWARN Training on March 1, 2018. - Stephanie Parker, Emergency Management Coordinator
2.6 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Ellis and City of Glenn Heights for term agreement January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 2.7 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Ellis and City of Red Oak for term agreement January 1, 2018 to December 31,2018. -KyleButler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 2.8 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Ellis and City of Ovilla for term agreement January 1,2018 to December 31,2018. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4 2.9 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Ellis and City of Oak Leaf for term agreement January 1,2018 to December 31, 2018. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4
RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. 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 § 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. 3.4 Pursuant to § 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning a settlement offer involving Pam Louder concerning property damage to her 2017 Toyota Camry from debris thrown from a mower owned by Ellis County and operated by an employee of Ellis County Road and Bridge Precinct 4. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
To approve Assistant District Attorney salary expenses for December 18,2017 through January 15, 2018. -Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney
Authorizing the County Attorney to offer and settle a claim on behalf of Ellis County involving Pam Louder concerning property damage to her 2017 Toyota Camry in the amount of $887.49 from debris thrown from a mower owned by Ellis County and operated by an employee of Ellis County Road and Bridge Precinct 4, including obtaining a release of all claims. - Vance Hinds, Assistant County & District Attorney