*A portion of this clip is without video* OPENING COURT 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 CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports Financial: Fl From 001-0380-50805 Conference $833.47 To 001-0380-50819 Computer $683.47; 001-0380-50806 Official Bonds/Dues $150.00. - Judge Jim Chapman, County Court at Law #2 F2 From 5-001-0385-0601 Travel $450.00; 5-001-0385-0805 Conference $550.00; 5-001-0385-0801 Supplies $1,530.00 To 5-001-0385-0842 Judge Conference $1,000.00; 5-001-0385-0806 Bonds/Dues $630.00; 5-001 -0385-0819 Computer $900.00. - Judge Gene Calvert, County Court at Law #2 F3 From 001-0614-50801 Supplies $100.00 To 001-0614-50812 Radio $100.00. - Mike Jones, Constable, Pet. 4 F4 From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 Funding $23,111.96 To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expenses $23,111.96. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F5 From 005-0703-50701 Utilities $1,000.00 To 005-0703-50805 Conference/Dues $1,000.00. -Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F6 From 001-0380-50805 Conference $1,000.00 To 001-0380-50832 Visiting Judge $1,000.00. -Judge Jim Chapman, County Court at Law #7 F7 From 010-0653-50906 FM2 Culverts $2,000.00; 010-0653-50802 FM2 Equipment $7,000.00; 010-0653-50913 FM2 Chemicals $4,000.00; 010-0653-50912 FM2 Bridge Repairs $2,000.00; 010-0653-50907 FM2 Tires $2,000.00; 010-0653-50868 FM2 Contract Labor $4,800.00; 010-0653-50914 FM2 Signs $1,500.00; 010-0653-50909 FM2 Repairs/Parts $3,000.00 To 010-0653-50915 FM2 Asphalt $26,300.00. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F8 From 001-0613-50801 Supplies $500.00 To 001-0613-50808 Auto Gas/Oil Reimb$500.00.-M/Vce McCorkle, Constable, Pet. 3 F9 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Corelogic 227216 $9,863.35 Simplified Plat: SPl Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Rodriguez Estates, Lots 1 & 2. The property contains ± 4.821 acres of the Isaac Jones Survey, Abstract No. 568 located on the south side of Hight Road ± 420 feet east of Bethel Road/Anderson Ranch Road, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3. SP2 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Abele-Whitaker Estates, Lot 1. The property contains ± 4.999 acres of the C. White Survey, Abstract No. 1109 located on the west side of FM 877 ± 3,800 feet north of Jenkins Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2. RECESS REGULAR SESSION TO CONVENE INTO PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING P1 Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon a request to amend Order No. 192.02, as amended, the Rules, Regulations, and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes, specifically amending Section 1 -W (Definitions) and any other related articles, sections, and paragraphs to revise current definitions and create a new section for definitions. ADJORNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY DEVELOPMENT Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: 1.1 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 1-W (Definitions) and any other related articles, sections, and paragraphs to revise current definitions and create a new section for definitions. 1.2 Consider & act upon a replat of Ciardo's Estates, Lot IR & 2. The property contains ± 4.5 acres of land in the Juan Armendaris Survey, Abstract No. 29 located at the west side of Lone Oak Road ± 3,550 feet south of Old Telico Road in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.
Consider & act upon a replat of Harper Drive Subdivision, Lot 3 & 4. The property contains a total of ± 7.541 acres located on the east side of Harper Drive ± 1,000 feet south of FM 660, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consider and act on a request for a final plat of Springside Estates, Phase 1. The property contains ± 88.651 acres of land in the John Collett Survey, Abstract No. 221 located on the north side of Broadhead Road ± 650 feet west of Gibson Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the city of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Approval to move forward with the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-250 for Road and Bridge Precinct 3.
Rescind request to purchase Ford F-250 from AutoNation Fort Worth from August 14, 2018 Commissioners Court, Item 2.9 for Road and Bridge Precinct 3.
Approval to upgrade the security and notification system at the historic courthouse. Proposal is presented by SecureTech Systems, Inc. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Approval of agreement between Ellis County and Italy ISD allowing ECSO to utilize a room at the Italy High School. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
3.6 To approve the FY 2018-2019 payroll schedule. 3.7 To approve the FY 2018-2019 Commissioners Court schedule.
3.6 To approve the FY 2018-2019 payroll schedule. 3.7 To approve the FY 2018-2019 Commissioners Court schedule.
Approval of certification for a petition with 9,490 signatures for the petition by Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator; to order a "Special Election" to be conducted on May 4, 2019 in Ellis County for the qualified voters to vote on (Proposition A) "Changing Ellis County from Tier 1 County status to Tier 2 County status for purposes of Municipal Annexation as describe by Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code. -Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator
To approve transfer of administration duties from the Ellis-Prairie Soil and Water Conservation District to the Ellis County Engineering Department for federally funded structural repairs on Chambers Creek FRS No. 24 and Chambers Creek FRS No. 106. - Ted Kantor, County Engineer
Approval to sign a yearly agreement with Kologik for Constable PCT.3. The software will provide the constable and his staff access to judicial inquires, assorted civil documents, record keeping platforms, and offense reporting. ~ Michael McCorkle, Constable, Pet 3
Approve renewal of the judicial funding supplements for the justices on the Tenth Court of Appeals in the amount of $1,940.00 for FY 2018-2019.
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 §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 4.2 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. 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. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
To adopt the Ellis County Budget FY 2018-2019 pursuant to Local Government Code 111.008.
RECESS REGULAR SESSION TO CONVENE INTO PUBLIC HEARING P2 Public hearing on the proposed FY 2018-2019 Ellis County Budget, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.007. ADJORNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
To adopt the Ellis County Budget FY 2018-2019 pursuant to Local Government Code 111.008.
To adopt a County tax rate of 0.338984 (consisting of an Interest and Sinking rate of 0.028112 and an Maintenance and Operations rate of 0.310872), and to adopt a Farm to Market tax rate of 0.031549 for Ellis County FY 2018-2019, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §81.006 and Texas Tax Code §26.05. This will make the total tax rate 0.370533 per $100 of taxable value.
*A portion of this clip is without video* OPENING COURT 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 CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports Financial: Fl From 001-0380-50805 Conference $833.47 To 001-0380-50819 Computer $683.47; 001-0380-50806 Official Bonds/Dues $150.00. - Judge Jim Chapman, County Court at Law #2 F2 From 5-001-0385-0601 Travel $450.00; 5-001-0385-0805 Conference $550.00; 5-001-0385-0801 Supplies $1,530.00 To 5-001-0385-0842 Judge Conference $1,000.00; 5-001-0385-0806 Bonds/Dues $630.00; 5-001 -0385-0819 Computer $900.00. - Judge Gene Calvert, County Court at Law #2 F3 From 001-0614-50801 Supplies $100.00 To 001-0614-50812 Radio $100.00. - Mike Jones, Constable, Pet. 4 F4 From 001-0210-40719 Chapter 19 Funding $23,111.96 To 001-0210-50800 Chapter 19 Expenses $23,111.96. - Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator F5 From 005-0703-50701 Utilities $1,000.00 To 005-0703-50805 Conference/Dues $1,000.00. -Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3 F6 From 001-0380-50805 Conference $1,000.00 To 001-0380-50832 Visiting Judge $1,000.00. -Judge Jim Chapman, County Court at Law #7 F7 From 010-0653-50906 FM2 Culverts $2,000.00; 010-0653-50802 FM2 Equipment $7,000.00; 010-0653-50913 FM2 Chemicals $4,000.00; 010-0653-50912 FM2 Bridge Repairs $2,000.00; 010-0653-50907 FM2 Tires $2,000.00; 010-0653-50868 FM2 Contract Labor $4,800.00; 010-0653-50914 FM2 Signs $1,500.00; 010-0653-50909 FM2 Repairs/Parts $3,000.00 To 010-0653-50915 FM2 Asphalt $26,300.00. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F8 From 001-0613-50801 Supplies $500.00 To 001-0613-50808 Auto Gas/Oil Reimb$500.00.-M/Vce McCorkle, Constable, Pet. 3 F9 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Corelogic 227216 $9,863.35 Simplified Plat: SPl Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Rodriguez Estates, Lots 1 & 2. The property contains ± 4.821 acres of the Isaac Jones Survey, Abstract No. 568 located on the south side of Hight Road ± 420 feet east of Bethel Road/Anderson Ranch Road, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3. SP2 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Abele-Whitaker Estates, Lot 1. The property contains ± 4.999 acres of the C. White Survey, Abstract No. 1109 located on the west side of FM 877 ± 3,800 feet north of Jenkins Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2. RECESS REGULAR SESSION TO CONVENE INTO PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING P1 Conduct a public hearing to consider and act upon a request to amend Order No. 192.02, as amended, the Rules, Regulations, and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes, specifically amending Section 1 -W (Definitions) and any other related articles, sections, and paragraphs to revise current definitions and create a new section for definitions. ADJORNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY DEVELOPMENT Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding the following matters: 1.1 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 1-W (Definitions) and any other related articles, sections, and paragraphs to revise current definitions and create a new section for definitions. 1.2 Consider & act upon a replat of Ciardo's Estates, Lot IR & 2. The property contains ± 4.5 acres of land in the Juan Armendaris Survey, Abstract No. 29 located at the west side of Lone Oak Road ± 3,550 feet south of Old Telico Road in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.
Consider & act upon a replat of Harper Drive Subdivision, Lot 3 & 4. The property contains a total of ± 7.541 acres located on the east side of Harper Drive ± 1,000 feet south of FM 660, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consider and act on a request for a final plat of Springside Estates, Phase 1. The property contains ± 88.651 acres of land in the John Collett Survey, Abstract No. 221 located on the north side of Broadhead Road ± 650 feet west of Gibson Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the city of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Approval to move forward with the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-250 for Road and Bridge Precinct 3.
Rescind request to purchase Ford F-250 from AutoNation Fort Worth from August 14, 2018 Commissioners Court, Item 2.9 for Road and Bridge Precinct 3.
Approval to upgrade the security and notification system at the historic courthouse. Proposal is presented by SecureTech Systems, Inc. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Approval of agreement between Ellis County and Italy ISD allowing ECSO to utilize a room at the Italy High School. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
3.6 To approve the FY 2018-2019 payroll schedule. 3.7 To approve the FY 2018-2019 Commissioners Court schedule.
3.6 To approve the FY 2018-2019 payroll schedule. 3.7 To approve the FY 2018-2019 Commissioners Court schedule.
Approval of certification for a petition with 9,490 signatures for the petition by Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator; to order a "Special Election" to be conducted on May 4, 2019 in Ellis County for the qualified voters to vote on (Proposition A) "Changing Ellis County from Tier 1 County status to Tier 2 County status for purposes of Municipal Annexation as describe by Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code. -Jana Onyon, Elections Administrator
To approve transfer of administration duties from the Ellis-Prairie Soil and Water Conservation District to the Ellis County Engineering Department for federally funded structural repairs on Chambers Creek FRS No. 24 and Chambers Creek FRS No. 106. - Ted Kantor, County Engineer
Approval to sign a yearly agreement with Kologik for Constable PCT.3. The software will provide the constable and his staff access to judicial inquires, assorted civil documents, record keeping platforms, and offense reporting. ~ Michael McCorkle, Constable, Pet 3
Approve renewal of the judicial funding supplements for the justices on the Tenth Court of Appeals in the amount of $1,940.00 for FY 2018-2019.
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 §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 4.2 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation. 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. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
To adopt the Ellis County Budget FY 2018-2019 pursuant to Local Government Code 111.008.
RECESS REGULAR SESSION TO CONVENE INTO PUBLIC HEARING P2 Public hearing on the proposed FY 2018-2019 Ellis County Budget, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.007. ADJORNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
To adopt the Ellis County Budget FY 2018-2019 pursuant to Local Government Code 111.008.
To adopt a County tax rate of 0.338984 (consisting of an Interest and Sinking rate of 0.028112 and an Maintenance and Operations rate of 0.310872), and to adopt a Farm to Market tax rate of 0.031549 for Ellis County FY 2018-2019, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §81.006 and Texas Tax Code §26.05. This will make the total tax rate 0.370533 per $100 of taxable value.