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
Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers1 Reports. A2 July 2018 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office. -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H A3 Approval of Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court - June 5, 2018. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 001-0375-50933 Engineering Consulting $2,400.00 To 001-0375-50819 Engineering Computer $2,400.00. - TedKantor, County Engineer F2 From 001-0520-50804 Postage $500.00; 001-0520-50812 Radio $250.00; 001-0520-50806 Official Bond/Dues $347.00 To 001-0520-50801 Supplies $1,097.00. -Jackie Miller, Jr., Justice of the Peace, Pet 2 F3 From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 Funding $200.00 To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expense $200.00. -Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F4 From 001-0430-50802 Equipment $400.00 To 001-0430-50868 Emergency Management Contract Services $400.00. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal/Interim EMC F5 From 001-0360-50805 Conference $4,000.00; 001-0360-50888 Computer Service $2,500.00; 001- 0360-50846 Witness Fee $1,000.00 To 001-0360-50807 General Miscellaneous $2,500.00; 001- 0360-50703 Telephone $500.00; 001-0360-50833 Court Reporting $1,000.00; 001-0360-50853 Legal Research $ 1,500.00; 001-0360-50801 Supplies $2,000.00. -Ann Montgomery, First Assistant County & District Attorney F6 From 001-0100-50703 Telephone $700.00 To 001-0100-50801 Supplies $700.00. - Beth Allen, Accounts Payable F7 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance $5,565.00 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $5,565.00. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F8 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance $718.00 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $718.00. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F9 From 019-0919-50601 Travel Reimb $300.00; 019-0919-50802 Equipment $2,000.00; 019-0919- 50799 Copier Maint. $200.00 To 019-0919-50882 Books $2,500.00. - Carla Cates, Law Library F10 From 003-0601-50915 RBI Asphalt $46,630.00 To 003-0601-50911 RBI - Gravel $46,630.00. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 Fl 1 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance $1,783.20 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $ 1,783.20. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F12 From 001-0210-40964 Contracting Elections $16,000.00 To 001-0210-50942 Election Expenses $1,600.00; 001-0210-50848 Holding Salary $12,980.00; 001-0210-50805 Conference $1,300.00; 001 -0210-50804 Postage $20.00; 001 -0210-50823 Legal Notices $ 100.00. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F13 From 001-0060-50808 Auto Gas $500.00; 001-0060-50821 Uniforms $300.00 To 001-0060-50802 Equipment $500.00; 001-0060-50819 Computer $300.00. -Alberto Mares, Director, Department of Development F14 From 005-0703-50807 Gen/Misc $1,000.00; 011-0704-50558 Contingency/Emergency $20,000.00 To 005-0703-50805 Conference/Dues $1,000.00; 011-0704-50802 Purchase Equipment $20,000.00. - Paid Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F15 From 5-001-0370-0804 Postage $100.00 To 5-001-0370-0873 Maintenance $100.00. - John Bridges, Tax Office F16 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Corelogic 200502 $7,066.65
RECESS REGULAR SESSION TO CONVENE INTO PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING Conduct a public hearing regarding a request to amend Order No. 192.02, as amended, the Rules, Regulations, and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes, specifically amending Section VIII-A (Lots), VIII-B (Street Layout), and Article EX (Construction Procedures and Specifications) and any other related articles, sections and paragraphs regarding traffic studies, concrete thickness, and private roads. ADJORNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Consider and act upon an amendment to Order No. 192.02, as amended, the Rules, Regulations, and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes, specifically amending Section VIII-A (Lots), VIII-B (Street Layout), and Article DC (Construction Procedures and Specifications) and any other related articles, sections and paragraphs regarding traffic studies, concrete thickness, and development along private roads.
Consider and act on a request to release a construction bond and accept a maintenance bond for Pioneer Point Farms, Phases 1 & 2. The property contains db 194.502 acres of land in the C. Atteberry Survey, Abstract No. 10, located north of FM 66 between Arrowhead Road and Richard Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3
Presentation by Isaac Garcia of Texas Association of Counties of the Making a Difference Award. - Lane Gray son, Commissioner, Pet. 2
Presentation by Joseph LaBarbera of Bluebonnet Resource Conservation & Development. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2
Setting the date, time and location of the public hearing on the proposed budget for Budget FY 2018- 19, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §111.007, as follows: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. Ellis County Commissioners' Courtroom 101 W. Main St., Waxahachie, TX 75165
Approve changes to the Treasury Management Services Agreement. - Cheryl Chambers, Treasurer
Act to authorize a buyboard purchase of a 2019 4x4 F250 Crew Cab pickup from Autonation Fort Worth. Purchase price $29,297.72. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pct. 3
Request for direction regarding application of Title IV Supplement for District Attorney's Office. - Miykael Reeve, Auditor
2.12 Approval to order the General Election to be held on November 6,2018 for the purpose of electing County and Precinct Officers as required by Article XVI, §65 of the Texas Constitution; for approval of the early voting schedule. -Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator 2.13 Approve the appointment of the presiding, alternate judges, and central counting station personnel for the upcoming two year term (September 1,2018 through August 31,2020), as submitted by the Democratic and Republican Parties. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator
RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. 3.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 3.2 Pursuant to §551.071 ofthe Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning the settlement offer to replace Lateika Bradley's iPhone 7, damaged during the arrest and transport of Ms. Bradley to the Ellis County Jail by Deputy Gage Adams during the course and scope of his employment with Ellis County. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
2.14 Consideration and action authorizing the County Attorney to offer and settle a claim on behalf of Ellis County involving Lateika Bradley for damage to her iPhone 7, damaged during the arrest and transport of Ms. Bradley to the Ellis County Jail by Deputy Gage Adams, during the course and scope of his employment with Ellis County. 2.15 Consideration and action ratifying the purchase of a 32 GB iPhone 7, Serial no. Fl 7WGA1LHG6W, IMEI 359463086303390 by the Ellis County Purchasing Agent to replace the iPhone 7 damaged Deputy Adams and owned by Lateika Bradley. 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
Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers1 Reports. A2 July 2018 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office. -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Science -Megan Parr, 4H A3 Approval of Official Minutes of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court - June 5, 2018. - Cindy Polley, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 001-0375-50933 Engineering Consulting $2,400.00 To 001-0375-50819 Engineering Computer $2,400.00. - TedKantor, County Engineer F2 From 001-0520-50804 Postage $500.00; 001-0520-50812 Radio $250.00; 001-0520-50806 Official Bond/Dues $347.00 To 001-0520-50801 Supplies $1,097.00. -Jackie Miller, Jr., Justice of the Peace, Pet 2 F3 From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 Funding $200.00 To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expense $200.00. -Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F4 From 001-0430-50802 Equipment $400.00 To 001-0430-50868 Emergency Management Contract Services $400.00. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal/Interim EMC F5 From 001-0360-50805 Conference $4,000.00; 001-0360-50888 Computer Service $2,500.00; 001- 0360-50846 Witness Fee $1,000.00 To 001-0360-50807 General Miscellaneous $2,500.00; 001- 0360-50703 Telephone $500.00; 001-0360-50833 Court Reporting $1,000.00; 001-0360-50853 Legal Research $ 1,500.00; 001-0360-50801 Supplies $2,000.00. -Ann Montgomery, First Assistant County & District Attorney F6 From 001-0100-50703 Telephone $700.00 To 001-0100-50801 Supplies $700.00. - Beth Allen, Accounts Payable F7 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance $5,565.00 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $5,565.00. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F8 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance $718.00 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $718.00. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F9 From 019-0919-50601 Travel Reimb $300.00; 019-0919-50802 Equipment $2,000.00; 019-0919- 50799 Copier Maint. $200.00 To 019-0919-50882 Books $2,500.00. - Carla Cates, Law Library F10 From 003-0601-50915 RBI Asphalt $46,630.00 To 003-0601-50911 RBI - Gravel $46,630.00. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 Fl 1 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance $1,783.20 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $ 1,783.20. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F12 From 001-0210-40964 Contracting Elections $16,000.00 To 001-0210-50942 Election Expenses $1,600.00; 001-0210-50848 Holding Salary $12,980.00; 001-0210-50805 Conference $1,300.00; 001 -0210-50804 Postage $20.00; 001 -0210-50823 Legal Notices $ 100.00. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F13 From 001-0060-50808 Auto Gas $500.00; 001-0060-50821 Uniforms $300.00 To 001-0060-50802 Equipment $500.00; 001-0060-50819 Computer $300.00. -Alberto Mares, Director, Department of Development F14 From 005-0703-50807 Gen/Misc $1,000.00; 011-0704-50558 Contingency/Emergency $20,000.00 To 005-0703-50805 Conference/Dues $1,000.00; 011-0704-50802 Purchase Equipment $20,000.00. - Paid Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F15 From 5-001-0370-0804 Postage $100.00 To 5-001-0370-0873 Maintenance $100.00. - John Bridges, Tax Office F16 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Corelogic 200502 $7,066.65
RECESS REGULAR SESSION TO CONVENE INTO PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING Conduct a public hearing regarding a request to amend Order No. 192.02, as amended, the Rules, Regulations, and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes, specifically amending Section VIII-A (Lots), VIII-B (Street Layout), and Article EX (Construction Procedures and Specifications) and any other related articles, sections and paragraphs regarding traffic studies, concrete thickness, and private roads. ADJORNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Consider and act upon an amendment to Order No. 192.02, as amended, the Rules, Regulations, and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes, specifically amending Section VIII-A (Lots), VIII-B (Street Layout), and Article DC (Construction Procedures and Specifications) and any other related articles, sections and paragraphs regarding traffic studies, concrete thickness, and development along private roads.
Consider and act on a request to release a construction bond and accept a maintenance bond for Pioneer Point Farms, Phases 1 & 2. The property contains db 194.502 acres of land in the C. Atteberry Survey, Abstract No. 10, located north of FM 66 between Arrowhead Road and Richard Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3
Presentation by Isaac Garcia of Texas Association of Counties of the Making a Difference Award. - Lane Gray son, Commissioner, Pet. 2
Presentation by Joseph LaBarbera of Bluebonnet Resource Conservation & Development. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2
Setting the date, time and location of the public hearing on the proposed budget for Budget FY 2018- 19, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §111.007, as follows: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. Ellis County Commissioners' Courtroom 101 W. Main St., Waxahachie, TX 75165
Approve changes to the Treasury Management Services Agreement. - Cheryl Chambers, Treasurer
Act to authorize a buyboard purchase of a 2019 4x4 F250 Crew Cab pickup from Autonation Fort Worth. Purchase price $29,297.72. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pct. 3
Request for direction regarding application of Title IV Supplement for District Attorney's Office. - Miykael Reeve, Auditor
2.12 Approval to order the General Election to be held on November 6,2018 for the purpose of electing County and Precinct Officers as required by Article XVI, §65 of the Texas Constitution; for approval of the early voting schedule. -Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator 2.13 Approve the appointment of the presiding, alternate judges, and central counting station personnel for the upcoming two year term (September 1,2018 through August 31,2020), as submitted by the Democratic and Republican Parties. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator
RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. 3.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 3.2 Pursuant to §551.071 ofthe Government Code, consultation with counsel concerning the settlement offer to replace Lateika Bradley's iPhone 7, damaged during the arrest and transport of Ms. Bradley to the Ellis County Jail by Deputy Gage Adams during the course and scope of his employment with Ellis County. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
2.14 Consideration and action authorizing the County Attorney to offer and settle a claim on behalf of Ellis County involving Lateika Bradley for damage to her iPhone 7, damaged during the arrest and transport of Ms. Bradley to the Ellis County Jail by Deputy Gage Adams, during the course and scope of his employment with Ellis County. 2.15 Consideration and action ratifying the purchase of a 32 GB iPhone 7, Serial no. Fl 7WGA1LHG6W, IMEI 359463086303390 by the Ellis County Purchasing Agent to replace the iPhone 7 damaged Deputy Adams and owned by Lateika Bradley. ADJOURNMENT