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 Kyle Butler
CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers1 Reports A2 Approval of Official Minutes of the Commissioners' Court: June 19,2018 July 3,2018 July 31,22018 August 14,2018 August 28,2018 A3 September 2018 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office. -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Megan Parr, 4H Financial: F1 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance $875.60 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $875.60. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F2 From 009-0602-50807 FM - Gen Misc. $5,000.00 To 009-0602-50923 FM - Bldg. Improv. -Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 F3 From 001-0140-50558 Contingencies/Reserve $1,715.00 To 001-0110-50601 $715.00; 001-0110-50801 Supplies $1,000.00. F4 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Town Square Title 180339 $6,517.86 Simplified Plat: SPl Consider & act upon a simplified plat of N.B. Ranch Estates, Lots 1 & 2. The property contains a total of ± 10.51 acres of land in the M.D. Bullion Survey, Abstract No. 166 located on the north side of Old Maypearl Road ± 700 feet west of Alyssa Lane, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3. SP2 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Sofia Estates, Lots 1-2. The property contains a total of ± 2.222 acres of land in the M. Phelps Survey, Abstract No. 824 located on the east side of F.M. 983 ± 960 feet south of Jimmie Birdwell Blvd, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1. SP3 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Snelders Subdivision, Lots 1-3. 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 Ermis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1. SP4 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Dewees Subdivision, Lot 1. The property contains a total of ± 4.00 acres of land in the James Blair Survey, Abstract No. 115 located on the east side of Brigman Road ± 2,340 feet south of E.P. Dawson Road, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Recognition of who was Debra Murray was selected and honored by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) as Telecommunicator of the year.
Consider & act upon a replat of Grande Casa Ranchitos, Lots 6 & 12, Block C. The property contains a total of ± 5.933 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Old Maypearl Road and Vinyard Drive, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider and act upon a request to release a Maintenance Bond/Letter of Credit for Delanie Park, Lots 1-15, Block A, located east of the corner of Lynn Way and Sanger Creek Parkway in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Red Oak, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
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 ± 1.37 acres of land commonly known as 114 Kimberly Hill Road, Palmer, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consider & act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow one (1) slot without meeting the minimum road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 2.03 acres of land in the A. Gonzaba Survey, Abstract No. 381 located near the northwest corner of Central High Road and FM 1183, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.
Approval to accept insurance payment in the amount of $23,143.10 from Trident Insurance for total loss of a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN 1GNMCAE00AR223344, from the Sheriffs Office that was involved in the September 2018 flooding incident.
Approval to surplus the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN 1GNMCAE00AR223344, from the Sheriffs Office that was involved in the September 2018 flooding incident to be disposed in accordance with the Local Government Code 263.
Approval for the County Judge to sign the contract agreement between Ellis County and Southwestern Assemblies of God University for the use of their Training Room Facility for the TIER II Training to be conducted by TCEQ on December 4, 2018. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal/Emergency Management Coordinator
Approve the application of Casey Perry to serve on Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 Board.
3.5 To act upon a request from the Ellis County Sheriff relating to proposed adoption of a retiring drug interdiction canine (K.-9), Riko, due to medical reasons. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff 3.6 Authority to enter into a Canine Transfer Agreement concerning Riko with Michael McCorkle, Riko's sole trainer and handler during his service with Ellis County. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Approval of Inter Local Cooperation Contract and Agreement for Detention Services between the County of Ellis and the City of Milford for Class C misdemeanor offences only. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Italy. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Approval for the County Judge, or the Presiding Officer, to Sign the Facilities Use Agreement with the Southwestern Assemblies of God University for the rental of a portion of their facilities on June 26,2019. The Ellis County and District Attorney's Office is hosting a training event for local law enforcement officers. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office
Accept reimbursement for road damages to roads located in Precinct 3, caused by construction traffic for the Tarrant Regional Water District Integrated Pipeline project (IPL PL 14). - Ted Kantor, County Engineer
3.12 Approval to enter into an Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) with TxDOT for Loop 9, ROW CSJ #2964-12-003. - Ted Kantor, County Engineer. This agenda item modifies the Court's action on October 8, 2018 concerning Agenda Item 3.13. This contract includes the following periodic payments of: 1) December 1, 2018 - $49,223.06 2) November 16, 2019 - $89,905.45 3) November 16, 2020 - $89,905.45 4) November 16, 2021 - $89,905.44 Payments 2-4 be contingent upon the funds being available and the respective Commissioners Court approving the disbursements. Total Payments equaling $318,939.40. - Ted Kantor, County Engineer 3.13 Approval to enter into an Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) with TxDOT for Loop 9, ROW CSJ ROW CSJ #2964-12-004. This agenda item modifies the Court's action on October 8, 2018 concerning Agenda Item 3.13. This contract includes the following periodic payments of: 5) December 1,2018- $25,776.94 6) November 16, 2019 - $47,081.32 7) November 16, 2020 - $47,081.32 8) November 16, 2021 - $47,081.32 Payments 2-4 be contingent upon the funds being available and the respective Commissioners Court approving the disbursements. Total Payments equaling $$ 167,020.90. - Ted Kantor, County Engineer.
Commissioners Court designations for North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Committees and other County board appointments.
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 §551.076 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 Kyle Butler
CONSENT AGENDA - Consideration and Action: Administrative: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers1 Reports A2 Approval of Official Minutes of the Commissioners' Court: June 19,2018 July 3,2018 July 31,22018 August 14,2018 August 28,2018 A3 September 2018 Travel Reports of the Texas AgriLife Extension Office. -Mark Arnold, Agriculture -Megan Parr, 4H Financial: F1 From 042-0942-30302 Fund Balance $875.60 To 042-0942-50802 Equipment $875.60. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F2 From 009-0602-50807 FM - Gen Misc. $5,000.00 To 009-0602-50923 FM - Bldg. Improv. -Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Pet. 1 F3 From 001-0140-50558 Contingencies/Reserve $1,715.00 To 001-0110-50601 $715.00; 001-0110-50801 Supplies $1,000.00. F4 Approve refund of overpayment to the following account for payment in error: Refund to be issued to: Account Amount Due Town Square Title 180339 $6,517.86 Simplified Plat: SPl Consider & act upon a simplified plat of N.B. Ranch Estates, Lots 1 & 2. The property contains a total of ± 10.51 acres of land in the M.D. Bullion Survey, Abstract No. 166 located on the north side of Old Maypearl Road ± 700 feet west of Alyssa Lane, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3. SP2 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Sofia Estates, Lots 1-2. The property contains a total of ± 2.222 acres of land in the M. Phelps Survey, Abstract No. 824 located on the east side of F.M. 983 ± 960 feet south of Jimmie Birdwell Blvd, Ferris, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1. SP3 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Snelders Subdivision, Lots 1-3. 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 Ermis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1. SP4 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Dewees Subdivision, Lot 1. The property contains a total of ± 4.00 acres of land in the James Blair Survey, Abstract No. 115 located on the east side of Brigman Road ± 2,340 feet south of E.P. Dawson Road, Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Recognition of who was Debra Murray was selected and honored by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) as Telecommunicator of the year.
Consider & act upon a replat of Grande Casa Ranchitos, Lots 6 & 12, Block C. The property contains a total of ± 5.933 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Old Maypearl Road and Vinyard Drive, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider and act upon a request to release a Maintenance Bond/Letter of Credit for Delanie Park, Lots 1-15, Block A, located east of the corner of Lynn Way and Sanger Creek Parkway in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Red Oak, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
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 ± 1.37 acres of land commonly known as 114 Kimberly Hill Road, Palmer, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consider & act upon a request to grant a one-time variance from Section VIII (A) (Residential Lots) of the County of Ellis Rules, Regulations and Specifications for Subdivisions and Manufactured Homes to allow one (1) slot without meeting the minimum road frontage requirement. The property contains ± 2.03 acres of land in the A. Gonzaba Survey, Abstract No. 381 located near the northwest corner of Central High Road and FM 1183, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.
Approval to accept insurance payment in the amount of $23,143.10 from Trident Insurance for total loss of a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN 1GNMCAE00AR223344, from the Sheriffs Office that was involved in the September 2018 flooding incident.
Approval to surplus the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN 1GNMCAE00AR223344, from the Sheriffs Office that was involved in the September 2018 flooding incident to be disposed in accordance with the Local Government Code 263.
Approval for the County Judge to sign the contract agreement between Ellis County and Southwestern Assemblies of God University for the use of their Training Room Facility for the TIER II Training to be conducted by TCEQ on December 4, 2018. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal/Emergency Management Coordinator
Approve the application of Casey Perry to serve on Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 Board.
3.5 To act upon a request from the Ellis County Sheriff relating to proposed adoption of a retiring drug interdiction canine (K.-9), Riko, due to medical reasons. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff 3.6 Authority to enter into a Canine Transfer Agreement concerning Riko with Michael McCorkle, Riko's sole trainer and handler during his service with Ellis County. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Approval of Inter Local Cooperation Contract and Agreement for Detention Services between the County of Ellis and the City of Milford for Class C misdemeanor offences only. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Italy. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Pet. 3
Approval for the County Judge, or the Presiding Officer, to Sign the Facilities Use Agreement with the Southwestern Assemblies of God University for the rental of a portion of their facilities on June 26,2019. The Ellis County and District Attorney's Office is hosting a training event for local law enforcement officers. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office
Accept reimbursement for road damages to roads located in Precinct 3, caused by construction traffic for the Tarrant Regional Water District Integrated Pipeline project (IPL PL 14). - Ted Kantor, County Engineer
3.12 Approval to enter into an Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) with TxDOT for Loop 9, ROW CSJ #2964-12-003. - Ted Kantor, County Engineer. This agenda item modifies the Court's action on October 8, 2018 concerning Agenda Item 3.13. This contract includes the following periodic payments of: 1) December 1, 2018 - $49,223.06 2) November 16, 2019 - $89,905.45 3) November 16, 2020 - $89,905.45 4) November 16, 2021 - $89,905.44 Payments 2-4 be contingent upon the funds being available and the respective Commissioners Court approving the disbursements. Total Payments equaling $318,939.40. - Ted Kantor, County Engineer 3.13 Approval to enter into an Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) with TxDOT for Loop 9, ROW CSJ ROW CSJ #2964-12-004. This agenda item modifies the Court's action on October 8, 2018 concerning Agenda Item 3.13. This contract includes the following periodic payments of: 5) December 1,2018- $25,776.94 6) November 16, 2019 - $47,081.32 7) November 16, 2020 - $47,081.32 8) November 16, 2021 - $47,081.32 Payments 2-4 be contingent upon the funds being available and the respective Commissioners Court approving the disbursements. Total Payments equaling $$ 167,020.90. - Ted Kantor, County Engineer.
Commissioners Court designations for North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Committees and other County board appointments.
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 §551.076 of the Government Code, consultation to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT