*A portion of this video is without audio* 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 Randy Stinson PUBLIC COMMENT*- Members of the public will have the opportunity to make their comments at the time the agenda item is being addressed. CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of the 2017-2018 Law Library service fees as follows: Printing and copying in black and white is .25 cents per page; color copying is .50 cents per page. Incoming fax is $1.50 per page; outgoing faxis $2.00 first page, and $1.00 per additional page. A notary fee of $6.00 per document and $ 1.00 per additional signature per page. The board room rental is $25.00 per hour. - Carla Caies, Law Librarian Simplified Plat: DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY DEVELOPMENT Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: 1.1 Consider & act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) one (1) of two (2) lots do not meet the minimum road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 3.130 acres of land, commonly known as 2231 Patrick Road and located on the west side of Patrick Road ± 1,020 feet south of Mulkey Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of "Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4. 1.2 Consider & act upon a replat of Tract 5, Allen Family Estates, into Tract 5A and Tract 5B. The property contains ± 3.130 acres of land and located on the west side of Patrick Road ± 1,020 feet south of Mulkey Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4. 1.3 Consider & act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow one (1) single-family residence without meeting the minimum road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 2.00 acres of land in the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract No. 30, commonly known as 146 Hoot Lane, Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.
Approval For The Following Items For Surplus And To Be Disposed Of According To The Local Government Code 263: Hewlett Packard Design Jet 500, Model C7770B, Serial Number SG08L12021, Xerox Phaser 3635 MFP, Serial Number CNM1JC9703111AD6HCCB50921, 1997 Ford F-250, VIN 1FTHF26F4VEB74365, 1999 Chevrolet Dump Truck, VIN 1GBM7H1C6XJ101153, 1973 Tank Trailer 6300 Gallon, Serial Number S267373, Alamo 60 In. Rotary Cutting Heads, Alamo Buzz Bar, Alamo Boom Hydraulic Tank, Alamo Boom Parts, Alamo Timber Cutter, Alamo Cutter Boom, 1998 Brush Hog, 1986 John Deere 670b Motor Grader, Serial Number DW670BX510989, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN 1FAFP71V88X103856
To enter in to thirty (30) day contract extension with the Ellis County SPCA while contract negotiations take place. Extension will expire February 1, 2018.
To enter in to contract negotiations with the Ellis County SPCA for the RFP-2018-001, Animal Shelter and Maintenance Services
Approval for County Judge to sign Xerox agreement for the 40th District Court. Previous monthly payment $ 116.27. New monthly payment $113.87.
Approval to purchase from Austin Turf and Tractor a 84" scrap grapple bucket Road and Bridge Precinct 4. Cost of bucket is $4,825.00 to be paid from line item 012-0755-50802-00000-000.
ADMINISTRATIVE Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: Burn ban for Ellis County. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
Approval of Ellis County Mass Gathering Permit Process and Application. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Palmer beginning January 1, 2018 to December 30, 2018. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet
Approval of Work Order for Palmer ISD for pot holes repairs. Parking lot front and rear at Palmer High School. Middle school parking lot and administrative building. Also Palmer High School fieldhouse driveway. Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pct.
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 may be permitted under 551. 4.1 Pursuant to §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. 4.2 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 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 §551.076 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 443rd Judicial District Court of Ellis County. - Vance Hinds, Assistant County & District Attorney ADJOURNMENT
*A portion of this video is without audio* 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 Randy Stinson PUBLIC COMMENT*- Members of the public will have the opportunity to make their comments at the time the agenda item is being addressed. CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of the 2017-2018 Law Library service fees as follows: Printing and copying in black and white is .25 cents per page; color copying is .50 cents per page. Incoming fax is $1.50 per page; outgoing faxis $2.00 first page, and $1.00 per additional page. A notary fee of $6.00 per document and $ 1.00 per additional signature per page. The board room rental is $25.00 per hour. - Carla Caies, Law Librarian Simplified Plat: DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY DEVELOPMENT Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: 1.1 Consider & act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) one (1) of two (2) lots do not meet the minimum road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 3.130 acres of land, commonly known as 2231 Patrick Road and located on the west side of Patrick Road ± 1,020 feet south of Mulkey Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of "Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4. 1.2 Consider & act upon a replat of Tract 5, Allen Family Estates, into Tract 5A and Tract 5B. The property contains ± 3.130 acres of land and located on the west side of Patrick Road ± 1,020 feet south of Mulkey Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4. 1.3 Consider & act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow one (1) single-family residence without meeting the minimum road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 2.00 acres of land in the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract No. 30, commonly known as 146 Hoot Lane, Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.
Approval For The Following Items For Surplus And To Be Disposed Of According To The Local Government Code 263: Hewlett Packard Design Jet 500, Model C7770B, Serial Number SG08L12021, Xerox Phaser 3635 MFP, Serial Number CNM1JC9703111AD6HCCB50921, 1997 Ford F-250, VIN 1FTHF26F4VEB74365, 1999 Chevrolet Dump Truck, VIN 1GBM7H1C6XJ101153, 1973 Tank Trailer 6300 Gallon, Serial Number S267373, Alamo 60 In. Rotary Cutting Heads, Alamo Buzz Bar, Alamo Boom Hydraulic Tank, Alamo Boom Parts, Alamo Timber Cutter, Alamo Cutter Boom, 1998 Brush Hog, 1986 John Deere 670b Motor Grader, Serial Number DW670BX510989, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN 1FAFP71V88X103856
To enter in to thirty (30) day contract extension with the Ellis County SPCA while contract negotiations take place. Extension will expire February 1, 2018.
To enter in to contract negotiations with the Ellis County SPCA for the RFP-2018-001, Animal Shelter and Maintenance Services
Approval for County Judge to sign Xerox agreement for the 40th District Court. Previous monthly payment $ 116.27. New monthly payment $113.87.
Approval to purchase from Austin Turf and Tractor a 84" scrap grapple bucket Road and Bridge Precinct 4. Cost of bucket is $4,825.00 to be paid from line item 012-0755-50802-00000-000.
ADMINISTRATIVE Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: Burn ban for Ellis County. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
Approval of Ellis County Mass Gathering Permit Process and Application. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Palmer beginning January 1, 2018 to December 30, 2018. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet
Approval of Work Order for Palmer ISD for pot holes repairs. Parking lot front and rear at Palmer High School. Middle school parking lot and administrative building. Also Palmer High School fieldhouse driveway. Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pct.
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 may be permitted under 551. 4.1 Pursuant to §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. 4.2 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 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 §551.076 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 443rd Judicial District Court of Ellis County. - Vance Hinds, Assistant County & District Attorney ADJOURNMENT