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
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 September 2018 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office. -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Megan Parr, 4H Financial: Fl From 001-0310-50873 Maint/Rps Pfc. Equip $1,844.00; 001-0310-50888 Computer Service $116.00 To 001-0310-50802 Equipment $1,960.00. - Melanie Reed, District Clerk F2 From 001-0140-50558 Contingencies/Reserve $2,730.00 To 001-0375-50502 Salaries $2,295.00; 001-0375-50553 Social Security $176.00; 001-0375-50554 Retirement $259.00. F3 From 010-0653-50807 FM2 General Expenses $10,000.00 To 010-0653-50907 FM2 Tires $10,000.00. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F4 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance $3,277.55 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $3,277.55. -Chuck Edge, Sheriff ¥5 From 024-0924-50802 Equipment $2,000.00 To 024-0924-50831 Uniform $2,000.00. -Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal Simplified Plat: SP1 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Gallardo Acres Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block A. The property contains a total of ± 9.98 acres of land in the R. de la Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3 located on the west side of Wickliffe Road ± 2,400 feet south of FM 780, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. I. SP2 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Timber Brooks Estates, Lots 1-3. The property contains a total of ± 9.262 acres of land in the J. W. Baker Survey, Abstract No. 35 located at the southeast corner of Palmyra Road and Hunsucker Road, Red Oak, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section II-H (Utility Service) and Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured) to allow up to three (3) proposed lots from meeting the useable acreage, lot size, road frontage requirements for platting, and fire hydrant requirements. The property contains ±5.17 acres of land and commonly known as 106 & 110 Green Meadows Drive, 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 II-H (Utility Service) and Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured) to allow three (3) proposed lots from meeting the road frontage requirements for platting and fire hydrant requirements. The property contains ± 10.101 acres of land located at the southwest intersection of Chmelar Road and Skrivanek Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
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 subdivision of property without meeting the minimum fire hydrant requirements. The property contains a total of ± 9.793 acres of land in the A. R. Moore Survey, Abstract No. 690 and A. Sanchez Survey, Abstract No. 1036 located on the west side of Wright Road ± 1,400 feet north of IH-35, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Amador Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block A. The property contains a total of ± 9.793 acres of land in the A. R. Moore Survey, Abstract No. 690 and A. Sanchez Survey, Abstract No. 1036 located on the west side of Wright Road ± 1,400 feet north of IH-35, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Provide a preview and brief introduction to the proposed amendments to the Ellis County development regulations.
Approval to move forward with the Life Safety Inspection and Service Agreement from LMC Fire and Security pending legal approval.
Approval to declare the listed vehicles as surplus and to be disposed in accordance with Local Government Code 263: 2002 Ford F-150 Truck 1FTRX17W42KC11132 2004 Ford F-750 Dura Patcher 3FRPF75J64V606569
Approval to purchase a sand and mud interceptor, model SM500 and a safety end treatment, model set 18-3T01 for Road and Bridge Precinct 2.
Approval to purchase a 2018 International 4300 single axle dump truck for Road and Bridge Precinct 3.
Approval for the County Judge to sign an agreement with Hired Hands Inc., certified sign language interpreters for the County and District Courts as need for a term of one (1) year pending legal approval.
Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and Palmer ISD, City of Pecan Hill, City of Ferris, Ferris ISD beginning January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. -Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1
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. 4.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 4.2 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
Authorization of a sanitary sewer easement at the Ellis County Farm for the City of Waxahachie. 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
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 September 2018 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office. -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Megan Parr, 4H Financial: Fl From 001-0310-50873 Maint/Rps Pfc. Equip $1,844.00; 001-0310-50888 Computer Service $116.00 To 001-0310-50802 Equipment $1,960.00. - Melanie Reed, District Clerk F2 From 001-0140-50558 Contingencies/Reserve $2,730.00 To 001-0375-50502 Salaries $2,295.00; 001-0375-50553 Social Security $176.00; 001-0375-50554 Retirement $259.00. F3 From 010-0653-50807 FM2 General Expenses $10,000.00 To 010-0653-50907 FM2 Tires $10,000.00. -Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Pet. 2 F4 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance $3,277.55 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $3,277.55. -Chuck Edge, Sheriff ¥5 From 024-0924-50802 Equipment $2,000.00 To 024-0924-50831 Uniform $2,000.00. -Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal Simplified Plat: SP1 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Gallardo Acres Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block A. The property contains a total of ± 9.98 acres of land in the R. de la Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3 located on the west side of Wickliffe Road ± 2,400 feet south of FM 780, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. I. SP2 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Timber Brooks Estates, Lots 1-3. The property contains a total of ± 9.262 acres of land in the J. W. Baker Survey, Abstract No. 35 located at the southeast corner of Palmyra Road and Hunsucker Road, Red Oak, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section II-H (Utility Service) and Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured) to allow up to three (3) proposed lots from meeting the useable acreage, lot size, road frontage requirements for platting, and fire hydrant requirements. The property contains ±5.17 acres of land and commonly known as 106 & 110 Green Meadows Drive, 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 II-H (Utility Service) and Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured) to allow three (3) proposed lots from meeting the road frontage requirements for platting and fire hydrant requirements. The property contains ± 10.101 acres of land located at the southwest intersection of Chmelar Road and Skrivanek Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
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 subdivision of property without meeting the minimum fire hydrant requirements. The property contains a total of ± 9.793 acres of land in the A. R. Moore Survey, Abstract No. 690 and A. Sanchez Survey, Abstract No. 1036 located on the west side of Wright Road ± 1,400 feet north of IH-35, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Amador Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block A. The property contains a total of ± 9.793 acres of land in the A. R. Moore Survey, Abstract No. 690 and A. Sanchez Survey, Abstract No. 1036 located on the west side of Wright Road ± 1,400 feet north of IH-35, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Provide a preview and brief introduction to the proposed amendments to the Ellis County development regulations.
Approval to move forward with the Life Safety Inspection and Service Agreement from LMC Fire and Security pending legal approval.
Approval to declare the listed vehicles as surplus and to be disposed in accordance with Local Government Code 263: 2002 Ford F-150 Truck 1FTRX17W42KC11132 2004 Ford F-750 Dura Patcher 3FRPF75J64V606569
Approval to purchase a sand and mud interceptor, model SM500 and a safety end treatment, model set 18-3T01 for Road and Bridge Precinct 2.
Approval to purchase a 2018 International 4300 single axle dump truck for Road and Bridge Precinct 3.
Approval for the County Judge to sign an agreement with Hired Hands Inc., certified sign language interpreters for the County and District Courts as need for a term of one (1) year pending legal approval.
Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and Palmer ISD, City of Pecan Hill, City of Ferris, Ferris ISD beginning January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. -Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1
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. 4.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. 4.2 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
Authorization of a sanitary sewer easement at the Ellis County Farm for the City of Waxahachie. ADJOURNMENT