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
CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 February 2018 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H A3 Recognition of Commissioner Perry's completion of Required Continuing Education Hours for 2017. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet 3 A4 Proclamation regarding historical marker dedication recognizing Sims Family. A5 Approval of the Official Minutes for January 2,2018; January 8,2018; January 22,2018; January 30, 2018. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 001-0614-40096 State LEO Payment $736.54To 001-0614-50820 Leose Training $73 6.54.-Mark Howard, Constable, Pet. I F2 From 001-0020-50808 Auto Gas $1,000.00; 001-0020-50807 General Misc $400.00 To 001-0020-50809 Auto Repair $1,400.00. -Keith Roberts, Maintenance F3 From 001-0385-50802 Equipment $300.00; 001-0385-50703 Telephone $500.00; 001-0385-50801 Supplies $150.00 To 001-0385-50819 Computer $923.48; 001-0385-50806 Official Bond Dues $26.52. -Judge Calvert, County Court atLaw#2 F4 From 001-0360-40677 Witness Fee Reimbursement $1,926.39 To 001-0360-50846 Witness Fee $1,926.39. -Ann Montgomery, First Assistant County & District Attorney F5 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due P2 Master Trust A 218206 $4,839.74 Corelogic Simplified Plat: SP 1 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Cummins Creek Estates, Lots 1 -3. The property contains ±15.56 acres of land in the A. Gonzaba Survey, Abstract No. 381 located on the south side of Cummins Creek Road ± 2,852 feet west of Oak Grove Road in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 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, Section 3-E (Lot and Street Layout) and any other related articles, sections and paragraphs to modify the minimum setback requirements for in-ground swimming pools.
Consider a proposed amendment to Order 182.11, the Order Adopting Rules of Ellis County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities adopted April 25,2011, explicitly to amend Section 10 (Amendments) along with any other related articles, sections, and paragraphs to discontinue the continuous maintenance contract requirements for septic systems and meet the minimum state regulations outlined in Chapter 285 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC).
Consider and act upon a request to grant a variance for a one-time variance from Section 8-A (Residential Lots) of the adopted Rules & Regulations to allow construction of single-family residence. The property contains ±13.343 acres of land, commonly known as 434 Tightwad Road (a private road) and located ± 3,000 feet from FM 308, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider & act upon a replat of Lot 2, Morgan Road Acres, into Lot 2 A and Lot 2B. The property contains ± 5.00 acres of land and located on the north side of U.S. Highway 77 ± 650 feet east of Morgan Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Italy, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
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 an in-ground swimming pool to encroach into the side building line/utility easement. The property contains ±0.691 acres of land in Lot 17, Block 2 of Ashemore Addition, Phase 2, commonly known as 1520 Ashemore Court in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
To declare the listed vehicles as surplus and to be disposed in accordance of the Local Government Code 263. 1991 CHEVROLET EJECTO TRUCK 1GBL6H1P9MJ100270 1993 CHEVROLET 1500 1GCEC14W4T193061 1983 IHC ASPHALT SPRAYER TRUCK 2HTD10353DCA12413 2008 RHINO FL 10 N1TRO CUTTER 10526 1988 CATERPILLAR EXCAVATOR 212 5DC00304 2009 New Holland Backhoe Loader 31051450/T72284 1994 Caterpillar Loader LT28F 3CL00734 Law Library Books
To provide an update to Commissioners Court regarding revenues received by the Purchasing Department.
Approval regarding the proposal to rename Anderson Road in the southern part of the County, near Five Points and Forreston, to Anderson Ranch Road. There are two roads in Ellis County named Anderson Road: one is near Red Oak in the northern part of the County; and the other is near Forreston and Five Points in the southern part of the County. Due to safety and emergency response concerns, Ellis County is considering changing the road in the southern part of the County to Anderson Ranch Road. - TedKantor, County Engineer
Authorize County Judge to sign the Final Supplemental Watershed Plan No. VHI and Environmental Evaluation for the Rehabilitation of Floodwater Retarding Structures No. 10 and 11 of the Chambers Creek Watershed. - Joseph Jackson, Assistant Engineer
Information and discussion on the 2017 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Annual Report prior to submittal to the Texas commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). - Joseph Jackson, Assistant Engineer
Concerning resolution to convey struck off property for public use to the City of Milford. - Jake Battenfield, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson
Contract with GRS to perform GASB 75 Report, Master Agreement with NCTCOG, Interlocal Agreement with NCTCOG North Texas Share; business agreement under HIPP A pending legal review. -MiykaelReeve, Auditor
To enter into a contract with the Department of the Army Corp of Engineers to provide law enforcement services to the Lake Bardwell Project.
Work order for the City of Palmer, Interlocal Minute No. 111.18; work includes: Level City Hall parking lot; fill potholes on Wilson Road. - Randy Stinson, Commission, Pet. I
Discussion of normal Commissioner's Court meeting times and possible action. - 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 appropriatet 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 ofTexas 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 a settlement offer involving Kirk Ingram for damages resulting from the death of his dog. 4.2 Pursuant to §551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning Cause No. 18-c3017, The City of Ennis, Texas vs. Donna Marie Hocker, et.al., in the County Court at Law No. J Ellis County, Texas. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion of normal Commissioner's Court meeting times and possible action. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 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 Randy Stinson
CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 February 2018 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H A3 Recognition of Commissioner Perry's completion of Required Continuing Education Hours for 2017. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet 3 A4 Proclamation regarding historical marker dedication recognizing Sims Family. A5 Approval of the Official Minutes for January 2,2018; January 8,2018; January 22,2018; January 30, 2018. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 001-0614-40096 State LEO Payment $736.54To 001-0614-50820 Leose Training $73 6.54.-Mark Howard, Constable, Pet. I F2 From 001-0020-50808 Auto Gas $1,000.00; 001-0020-50807 General Misc $400.00 To 001-0020-50809 Auto Repair $1,400.00. -Keith Roberts, Maintenance F3 From 001-0385-50802 Equipment $300.00; 001-0385-50703 Telephone $500.00; 001-0385-50801 Supplies $150.00 To 001-0385-50819 Computer $923.48; 001-0385-50806 Official Bond Dues $26.52. -Judge Calvert, County Court atLaw#2 F4 From 001-0360-40677 Witness Fee Reimbursement $1,926.39 To 001-0360-50846 Witness Fee $1,926.39. -Ann Montgomery, First Assistant County & District Attorney F5 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due P2 Master Trust A 218206 $4,839.74 Corelogic Simplified Plat: SP 1 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Cummins Creek Estates, Lots 1 -3. The property contains ±15.56 acres of land in the A. Gonzaba Survey, Abstract No. 381 located on the south side of Cummins Creek Road ± 2,852 feet west of Oak Grove Road in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 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, Section 3-E (Lot and Street Layout) and any other related articles, sections and paragraphs to modify the minimum setback requirements for in-ground swimming pools.
Consider a proposed amendment to Order 182.11, the Order Adopting Rules of Ellis County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities adopted April 25,2011, explicitly to amend Section 10 (Amendments) along with any other related articles, sections, and paragraphs to discontinue the continuous maintenance contract requirements for septic systems and meet the minimum state regulations outlined in Chapter 285 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC).
Consider and act upon a request to grant a variance for a one-time variance from Section 8-A (Residential Lots) of the adopted Rules & Regulations to allow construction of single-family residence. The property contains ±13.343 acres of land, commonly known as 434 Tightwad Road (a private road) and located ± 3,000 feet from FM 308, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider & act upon a replat of Lot 2, Morgan Road Acres, into Lot 2 A and Lot 2B. The property contains ± 5.00 acres of land and located on the north side of U.S. Highway 77 ± 650 feet east of Morgan Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Italy, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
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 an in-ground swimming pool to encroach into the side building line/utility easement. The property contains ±0.691 acres of land in Lot 17, Block 2 of Ashemore Addition, Phase 2, commonly known as 1520 Ashemore Court in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
To declare the listed vehicles as surplus and to be disposed in accordance of the Local Government Code 263. 1991 CHEVROLET EJECTO TRUCK 1GBL6H1P9MJ100270 1993 CHEVROLET 1500 1GCEC14W4T193061 1983 IHC ASPHALT SPRAYER TRUCK 2HTD10353DCA12413 2008 RHINO FL 10 N1TRO CUTTER 10526 1988 CATERPILLAR EXCAVATOR 212 5DC00304 2009 New Holland Backhoe Loader 31051450/T72284 1994 Caterpillar Loader LT28F 3CL00734 Law Library Books
To provide an update to Commissioners Court regarding revenues received by the Purchasing Department.
Approval regarding the proposal to rename Anderson Road in the southern part of the County, near Five Points and Forreston, to Anderson Ranch Road. There are two roads in Ellis County named Anderson Road: one is near Red Oak in the northern part of the County; and the other is near Forreston and Five Points in the southern part of the County. Due to safety and emergency response concerns, Ellis County is considering changing the road in the southern part of the County to Anderson Ranch Road. - TedKantor, County Engineer
Authorize County Judge to sign the Final Supplemental Watershed Plan No. VHI and Environmental Evaluation for the Rehabilitation of Floodwater Retarding Structures No. 10 and 11 of the Chambers Creek Watershed. - Joseph Jackson, Assistant Engineer
Information and discussion on the 2017 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Annual Report prior to submittal to the Texas commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). - Joseph Jackson, Assistant Engineer
Concerning resolution to convey struck off property for public use to the City of Milford. - Jake Battenfield, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson
Contract with GRS to perform GASB 75 Report, Master Agreement with NCTCOG, Interlocal Agreement with NCTCOG North Texas Share; business agreement under HIPP A pending legal review. -MiykaelReeve, Auditor
To enter into a contract with the Department of the Army Corp of Engineers to provide law enforcement services to the Lake Bardwell Project.
Work order for the City of Palmer, Interlocal Minute No. 111.18; work includes: Level City Hall parking lot; fill potholes on Wilson Road. - Randy Stinson, Commission, Pet. I
Discussion of normal Commissioner's Court meeting times and possible action. - 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 appropriatet 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 ofTexas 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 a settlement offer involving Kirk Ingram for damages resulting from the death of his dog. 4.2 Pursuant to §551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning Cause No. 18-c3017, The City of Ennis, Texas vs. Donna Marie Hocker, et.al., in the County Court at Law No. J Ellis County, Texas. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion of normal Commissioner's Court meeting times and possible action. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 ADJOURNMENT