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 Lane Grayson
CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative; A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of Official Minutes for May 22, 2018. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk A3 May 2018 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H Financial: F1 FromOl 1-0704-50807 Gen/Misc $40,000.00 To 011-0704-50802 Purchase Equipment $40,000.00. — Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F2 From 001-0310-50601 Travel Reimbursement $1,000.00 To 001-0310-50605 Conference $1,000.00. - Melanie Reed, District Clerk F3 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance $414.95 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $414.95. - Mitch Bartley, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F4 From 010-0653-50807 FM2 General Expenses $10,000.00 To 010-0653-50913 FM2 Chemicals $10,000.00. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F5 From 001-0060-50873 Office Equipment/Repair $500.00; 001-0060-50801 Supplies $500.00 To 001-0060-50805 Conference $1,000.00. -Alberto Mares, Director, Department of Development F6 From 001-0230-50805 Conference $2,000.00 To 001-0230-50801 Supplies $2,000.00. -JodiPlatt, Purchasing Agent F7 From 001-0450-50801 Supply $750.00; 001-0450-50835 Training $934.00; 001-0450-50689 GIS Software Contract $600.00 To 001-0450-50808 Auto Gas $750.00; 001-0450-50805 Conference $ 1,534.00. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal F8 From 001-0430-50808 Auto Gas $1,300.00 To 001-0430-50868 Emergency Management Contract Services $300.00; 001-0430-50976 Preparedness Fair $1,000.00. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal F9 From 010-0653-50807 FM2 General Expenses $5,000.00 To 010-0653-50909 FM2 Repairs Parts $5,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F10 From 004-0652-30301 RB2 Fund Balance Carry Over $ 190,000.00 To 004-0652-50807 RB General Misc. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 Simplified Plat: SP1 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Livingston's Estate, Lots 1. The property contains ± 1.5401 acres of land in Claiborne Garrett Survey, Abstract No. 383 and the C.B. Boren Survey, Abstract No. 124 located south of FM 879 ± 620 feet south of FM 1722, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2. SP2 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Palmyra Meadows, Lots 1-4. The property contains ± 18.591 acres of land in the J.W. Baker Survey, Abstract No. 35 located at the southeast intersection of Palmyra Road and Hunsucker Road, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consider and act on a request for a preliminary plat of Prairie Ridge, Phase 1. The property contains ± 52.358 acres of land in the John Stewart Survey, Abstract No. 961 located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and Prairie Ridge Boulevard in the city limits of Grand Prairie and the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Grand Prairie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consider and act on a request for a preliminary plat of Prairie Ridge, Phase 2. The property contains ± 68.8 acres of land in the John Stewart Survey, Abstract No. 961 located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and Prairie Ridge Boulevard the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Grand Prairie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consider and act upon a request to release Maintenance Bond No. PB248450007 issued by Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, in the amount of three hundred thirty-two thousand three hundred sixty dollars ($332,360.00) for Summit Estates, Phase 2 located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section VIII-A (Residential Lots) of the adopted Rules & Regulations to allow construction of up to two (2) single-family residence on each property along Alton Lane (a private road) with Property ID 177423 & 177431 without meeting the required road frontage requirement, located in Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2
Consider and act upon a request to grant a variance for a one-time variance from Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes and Section 10 (Amendments) of Ellis County Order 182.11 (Septic Order) to allow a second residential dwelling structure on property that has less than two (2) acres and connect to an on-site sewage facility. The property contains ± 0.51 acres of land located in Lot 19 of the Twin Tree Addition (more commonly known as 138 Anderson Road), Red Oak, in Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Approve a professional services agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for the Ellis County Long Range Thoroughfare Plan Review and Update.
Approve a Xerox lease agreement for County Court at Law 1. Previous lease amount was $ 179.11. New lease amount is $ 189.25 per month
Approval for County Judge to sign annual renewal agreement with Kodak Alaris in the amount of $781.00 for the District Attorney's Office.
Approval for the County Judge to sign the lease agreement from Bancorp South Equipment Finance for quantity two (2) 2019 Mack trucks for Road & Bridge Pet. 2.
Approval to proceed with the Ensign Road overlay project for Road and Bridge Precinct 2 according to the terms of RB-2016-003.
To rescind any action taken by the Commissioners Court on June 5, 2018 concerning the Annual Road Report for Road and Bridge Pet. 3 in regards to agenda items 3.3,3.4, and 3.5. This rescission only involves the Annual Road Report for Road and Bridge Pet. 3. The acceptance of the Annual Road Reports for Road and Bridge Pets. 1, 2, and 4 is not affected by this rescission.
Accept the Annual Road Report for Road and Bridge Pet. 3. ~ Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3.
Discussion regarding Commissioner attendance at Ellis County SPCA quarterly Board meetings.
Approval of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Area Agency on Aging (NCTAAA) local administrative match of $11,578.00.
Authorization to request Unclaimed Property Capital Credit for Counties from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts pursuant to Local Government Code §74.602.
Authorize the funding for structural repairs to Chambers Creek FRS. No. 56, 100, 101C, and 109 pursuant to the existing agreement between Ellis County and the Ellis-Prairie Soil and Water Conservation District (EPSWCD). In exchange for project administration, the EPSWCD agrees to transfer the technical administration funds for the project at the completion of construction to Ellis County. - Ted Kantor, County Engineer
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
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. 4.1 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. 4.2 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 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
*A portion of this clip is without video* Selection of public members to the Salary Grievance Committee pursuant to Local Government Code §152.014. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk 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 Lane Grayson
CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative; A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of Official Minutes for May 22, 2018. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk A3 May 2018 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H Financial: F1 FromOl 1-0704-50807 Gen/Misc $40,000.00 To 011-0704-50802 Purchase Equipment $40,000.00. — Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F2 From 001-0310-50601 Travel Reimbursement $1,000.00 To 001-0310-50605 Conference $1,000.00. - Melanie Reed, District Clerk F3 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance $414.95 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $414.95. - Mitch Bartley, Ellis County Sheriff's Office F4 From 010-0653-50807 FM2 General Expenses $10,000.00 To 010-0653-50913 FM2 Chemicals $10,000.00. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F5 From 001-0060-50873 Office Equipment/Repair $500.00; 001-0060-50801 Supplies $500.00 To 001-0060-50805 Conference $1,000.00. -Alberto Mares, Director, Department of Development F6 From 001-0230-50805 Conference $2,000.00 To 001-0230-50801 Supplies $2,000.00. -JodiPlatt, Purchasing Agent F7 From 001-0450-50801 Supply $750.00; 001-0450-50835 Training $934.00; 001-0450-50689 GIS Software Contract $600.00 To 001-0450-50808 Auto Gas $750.00; 001-0450-50805 Conference $ 1,534.00. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal F8 From 001-0430-50808 Auto Gas $1,300.00 To 001-0430-50868 Emergency Management Contract Services $300.00; 001-0430-50976 Preparedness Fair $1,000.00. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal F9 From 010-0653-50807 FM2 General Expenses $5,000.00 To 010-0653-50909 FM2 Repairs Parts $5,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F10 From 004-0652-30301 RB2 Fund Balance Carry Over $ 190,000.00 To 004-0652-50807 RB General Misc. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 Simplified Plat: SP1 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Livingston's Estate, Lots 1. The property contains ± 1.5401 acres of land in Claiborne Garrett Survey, Abstract No. 383 and the C.B. Boren Survey, Abstract No. 124 located south of FM 879 ± 620 feet south of FM 1722, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2. SP2 Consider and act on a request for a simplified plat of Palmyra Meadows, Lots 1-4. The property contains ± 18.591 acres of land in the J.W. Baker Survey, Abstract No. 35 located at the southeast intersection of Palmyra Road and Hunsucker Road, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consider and act on a request for a preliminary plat of Prairie Ridge, Phase 1. The property contains ± 52.358 acres of land in the John Stewart Survey, Abstract No. 961 located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and Prairie Ridge Boulevard in the city limits of Grand Prairie and the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Grand Prairie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consider and act on a request for a preliminary plat of Prairie Ridge, Phase 2. The property contains ± 68.8 acres of land in the John Stewart Survey, Abstract No. 961 located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and Prairie Ridge Boulevard the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Grand Prairie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consider and act upon a request to release Maintenance Bond No. PB248450007 issued by Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, in the amount of three hundred thirty-two thousand three hundred sixty dollars ($332,360.00) for Summit Estates, Phase 2 located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section VIII-A (Residential Lots) of the adopted Rules & Regulations to allow construction of up to two (2) single-family residence on each property along Alton Lane (a private road) with Property ID 177423 & 177431 without meeting the required road frontage requirement, located in Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2
Consider and act upon a request to grant a variance for a one-time variance from Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes and Section 10 (Amendments) of Ellis County Order 182.11 (Septic Order) to allow a second residential dwelling structure on property that has less than two (2) acres and connect to an on-site sewage facility. The property contains ± 0.51 acres of land located in Lot 19 of the Twin Tree Addition (more commonly known as 138 Anderson Road), Red Oak, in Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Approve a professional services agreement with Freese & Nichols, Inc. for the Ellis County Long Range Thoroughfare Plan Review and Update.
Approve a Xerox lease agreement for County Court at Law 1. Previous lease amount was $ 179.11. New lease amount is $ 189.25 per month
Approval for County Judge to sign annual renewal agreement with Kodak Alaris in the amount of $781.00 for the District Attorney's Office.
Approval for the County Judge to sign the lease agreement from Bancorp South Equipment Finance for quantity two (2) 2019 Mack trucks for Road & Bridge Pet. 2.
Approval to proceed with the Ensign Road overlay project for Road and Bridge Precinct 2 according to the terms of RB-2016-003.
To rescind any action taken by the Commissioners Court on June 5, 2018 concerning the Annual Road Report for Road and Bridge Pet. 3 in regards to agenda items 3.3,3.4, and 3.5. This rescission only involves the Annual Road Report for Road and Bridge Pet. 3. The acceptance of the Annual Road Reports for Road and Bridge Pets. 1, 2, and 4 is not affected by this rescission.
Accept the Annual Road Report for Road and Bridge Pet. 3. ~ Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3.
Discussion regarding Commissioner attendance at Ellis County SPCA quarterly Board meetings.
Approval of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Area Agency on Aging (NCTAAA) local administrative match of $11,578.00.
Authorization to request Unclaimed Property Capital Credit for Counties from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts pursuant to Local Government Code §74.602.
Authorize the funding for structural repairs to Chambers Creek FRS. No. 56, 100, 101C, and 109 pursuant to the existing agreement between Ellis County and the Ellis-Prairie Soil and Water Conservation District (EPSWCD). In exchange for project administration, the EPSWCD agrees to transfer the technical administration funds for the project at the completion of construction to Ellis County. - Ted Kantor, County Engineer
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
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. 4.1 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. 4.2 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 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
*A portion of this clip is without video* Selection of public members to the Salary Grievance Committee pursuant to Local Government Code §152.014. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk ADJOURNMENT