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: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court as follows: April 24, 2018; May 8, 2018; May 22,2018. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: F1 From 001-0210-40964 Contracting Elections $19,500.00 To 001-0210-50848 Holding Salary $8,800.00; 001-0210-50942 Election Expenses $10,000.00; 001-0210-50823 Legal Notices $100.00; 001-0210-50804 Postage $600.00.-70/70 Onyon, Elections Administrator F2 From 009-0602-50807 Gen. Misc $2,500.00 To 009-0602-50914 FM1 Signs $2,500.00. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 F3 From 001-0020-50705 Elevator $1,500.00; 001-0020-50807 General Misc. $2,500.00 To 001-0020-50702 Repairs $4,000.00. - Keith Roberts, Maintenance
Consider & act upon a replat of Lot 2 AR and Lot 3 of Greathouse Circle Estates into Lots 2AR2 and Lot 3R. The property contains ± 24.083 acres of land located north of Greathouse Circle± 1,550 feet west of Greathouse Road, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section II-H (Utility Service) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow development of property without meeting the minimum fire hydrant requirements. The property contains ± 14.300 acres of the E. D. Harrison Survey, Abstract No. 429, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Italy, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider and act on a request for a preliminary plat of Harper Road Subdivision, Unit Four, Lots 3-4. The property contains ± 9.704 acres of land in the Rafael de la Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3 located on the east side of Harper Drive ± 1,050 feet south of FM 660, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consider and act on a request for a final plat of Harper Road Subdivision, Unit Four, Lots 3-4. The property contains ± 9.704 acres of land in the Rafael de la Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3 located on the east side of Harper Drive ± 1,050 feet south of FM 660, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consider and act on a request for a final plat of H & B Estates, Lots 1-13. The property contains ± 25.524 acres of land in the J.W. Baker Survey, Abstract No. 35 located north of Ewing Road ± 4,800 feet west of FM 983, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Approval to renew service contract with Garratt Callahan for Sheriffs Office. Term will be October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019.
Request approval on the Broce Broom rental for Road and Bridge Precinct 1 from Kirby Smith.
Accept a donation in the amount of $100.00 to the Sheriffs Office from the Waxahachie Junior Service League - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
3.3 Accept the Annual Road Report for Road & Bridge Pet. 1. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 3.4 Accept the Annual Road Report for Road & Bridge Pet. 2 - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 3.5 Accept the Annual Road Report for Road & Bridge Pet. 4. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4
Work Order for the City of Pecan Hill, Interlock Minute Order No. 507.17. Work includes: resurfacing Glenbrook Road 24 x 2,500 ft. -Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pct.l
Renewal of contract with Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Vital Statistics Section and Ellis County (Contractor) for the purpose of issuing birth certificates through the Ellis County Clerk. DSHS to provide on-line computer services in support of Contractor. Contract will begin September 1, 2018 and end on August 31, 2023. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk
Approval to accept and execute the Pubworks License Agreement for Computer Software & Services to provide anon-exclusive subscription license for use of its computer software program (Pubworks) to Ellis County Road and Bridge Precinct 2 at a cost of $2,000.00 per year.
Approval to accept and execute the Communications System Agreement Mutual Aid Access (Single Use) - Government Entity with the City of Fort Worth wherein Ellis County will be able to access the City of Fort Worth's Trunked Voice Radio System in connection with providing mutual aid or emergency assistance.
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. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consideration and action as may be appropriate concerning the need to employ outside legal counsel to advise Ellis County concerning Constable Mike Jones. - Vance Hinds, Assistant County & District Attorney
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 regarding the final judgment in the case. - Vance Hinds, Assistant County & District Attorney
Discussion of need for additional office space for the Precinct 4 Constable Mike Jones. - 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: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court as follows: April 24, 2018; May 8, 2018; May 22,2018. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: F1 From 001-0210-40964 Contracting Elections $19,500.00 To 001-0210-50848 Holding Salary $8,800.00; 001-0210-50942 Election Expenses $10,000.00; 001-0210-50823 Legal Notices $100.00; 001-0210-50804 Postage $600.00.-70/70 Onyon, Elections Administrator F2 From 009-0602-50807 Gen. Misc $2,500.00 To 009-0602-50914 FM1 Signs $2,500.00. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 F3 From 001-0020-50705 Elevator $1,500.00; 001-0020-50807 General Misc. $2,500.00 To 001-0020-50702 Repairs $4,000.00. - Keith Roberts, Maintenance
Consider & act upon a replat of Lot 2 AR and Lot 3 of Greathouse Circle Estates into Lots 2AR2 and Lot 3R. The property contains ± 24.083 acres of land located north of Greathouse Circle± 1,550 feet west of Greathouse Road, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section II-H (Utility Service) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow development of property without meeting the minimum fire hydrant requirements. The property contains ± 14.300 acres of the E. D. Harrison Survey, Abstract No. 429, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Italy, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider and act on a request for a preliminary plat of Harper Road Subdivision, Unit Four, Lots 3-4. The property contains ± 9.704 acres of land in the Rafael de la Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3 located on the east side of Harper Drive ± 1,050 feet south of FM 660, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consider and act on a request for a final plat of Harper Road Subdivision, Unit Four, Lots 3-4. The property contains ± 9.704 acres of land in the Rafael de la Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3 located on the east side of Harper Drive ± 1,050 feet south of FM 660, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consider and act on a request for a final plat of H & B Estates, Lots 1-13. The property contains ± 25.524 acres of land in the J.W. Baker Survey, Abstract No. 35 located north of Ewing Road ± 4,800 feet west of FM 983, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Approval to renew service contract with Garratt Callahan for Sheriffs Office. Term will be October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019.
Request approval on the Broce Broom rental for Road and Bridge Precinct 1 from Kirby Smith.
Accept a donation in the amount of $100.00 to the Sheriffs Office from the Waxahachie Junior Service League - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
3.3 Accept the Annual Road Report for Road & Bridge Pet. 1. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 3.4 Accept the Annual Road Report for Road & Bridge Pet. 2 - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 3.5 Accept the Annual Road Report for Road & Bridge Pet. 4. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Pet. 4
Work Order for the City of Pecan Hill, Interlock Minute Order No. 507.17. Work includes: resurfacing Glenbrook Road 24 x 2,500 ft. -Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pct.l
Renewal of contract with Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Vital Statistics Section and Ellis County (Contractor) for the purpose of issuing birth certificates through the Ellis County Clerk. DSHS to provide on-line computer services in support of Contractor. Contract will begin September 1, 2018 and end on August 31, 2023. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk
Approval to accept and execute the Pubworks License Agreement for Computer Software & Services to provide anon-exclusive subscription license for use of its computer software program (Pubworks) to Ellis County Road and Bridge Precinct 2 at a cost of $2,000.00 per year.
Approval to accept and execute the Communications System Agreement Mutual Aid Access (Single Use) - Government Entity with the City of Fort Worth wherein Ellis County will be able to access the City of Fort Worth's Trunked Voice Radio System in connection with providing mutual aid or emergency assistance.
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. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consideration and action as may be appropriate concerning the need to employ outside legal counsel to advise Ellis County concerning Constable Mike Jones. - Vance Hinds, Assistant County & District Attorney
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 regarding the final judgment in the case. - Vance Hinds, Assistant County & District Attorney
Discussion of need for additional office space for the Precinct 4 Constable Mike Jones. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 ADJOURNMENT