County Judge will call meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act §551 Motion to open meeting Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Randy Stinson
Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of Commissioners Court Minutes from April 9, 2019. - Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A3 Authorize posting and schedule a Public Hearing for a portion of Pumphouse Road for a proposed name change to South Pumphouse Road. - Ted Kantor, Engineering • A4 Acceptance of the March travel and Activity Report. - Mark Arnold, Megan Parr, Liz Espie, AgriLife Extension Financial: Fl Approve refunds for the following accounts for overpayments made in error: Refund to be issued Account # Refund Amount Corelogic Corelogic Corelogic Wells Fargo Home Mtg. Total Refunds: $21,030.65 -John Bridges, Tax Assessor F2 From 001-0430-508080 Gas $200.00; 001-0430-508050 Conference $1,000.00 To 001-0430-508150 Uniforms $200.00; 001-0430-508020 Equipment $ 1,000.00 - Samantha Pickett, Emergency Management Coordinator F4 From 012-0755-400080 FM4/Interlocal $2,500.00 To 012-0755-509060 FM4/Culverts $2,500.00 - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 4
From 001-0210-409640 Contracting Elections $23,700.00; 001-0210-508490 Recount $500.00 To 001-0210-509420 Election Expenses $10,700.00; 001-0210-508480 Holding Salary $13,000.00; 001-0210-508880 Computer/service/rental $500.00 -Jana Onyon, Elections
From 001-0140-505580 Contingencies/Reserve $1,262.00 To 001-0612-508010 Supplies $1,262.00 - Terry Nay, Constable, Precinct 2
REGULAR AGENDA - Discussion, consideration, and action: ADMINISTRATIVE Special Presentation to Ellis Commissioners Court by Extension Volunteers. - Mark Arnold, AgriLife Extension
Rescinding the Court's Actions on December 18, 2018 on Agenda Item 3.27, Minute Order No. 533.18, concerning the retention of the professional legal services of Ferrer Poirot & Wansbrough, Fears Nachawati, Motley Rice and Attorney Aaron Wiley, collectively, to represent Ellis County concerning any claims it may have against Purdue Pharma, L.P., Purdue Pharma, Inc., and other corporations and entities responsible for violations of law in the fraudulent marketing and sales of certain highly addictive, opiate-derived painkillers. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.
Approval of a resolution to approve John Tabor of Waxahachie for Ellis County Appraisal District Board of Directors Committee vacancy for 2019. - Todd Little, County Judge
Discussion and possible action concerning lstel, Inc. placing telecommunication poles in the county's right of way. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.
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 Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation concerning lstel, Inc. placing telecommunication poles in the county's right of way. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office. 4.3 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation, concerning the opioid litigation. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT
Rescinding the Court's Actions on December 18, 2018 on Agenda Item 3.27, Minute Order No. 533.18, concerning the retention of the professional legal services of Ferrer Poirot & Wansbrough, Fears Nachawati, Motley Rice and Attorney Aaron Wiley, collectively, to represent Ellis County concerning any claims it may have against Purdue Pharma, L.P., Purdue Pharma, Inc., and other corporations and entities responsible for violations of law in the fraudulent marketing and sales of certain highly addictive, opiate-derived painkillers. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.
3.4 Approval of a new contingency fee contract concerning the retention of the professional legal services of Ferrer Poirot & Wansbrough, Fears Nachawati, Motley Rice and Attorney Aaron Wiley, collectively, to represent Ellis County concerning any claims it may have against Purdue Phamia, L.P., Purdue Phanna, Inc., and other corporations and entities responsible for violations of law in the fraudulent marketing and sales of certain highly addictive, opiate-derived painkillers. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office. 3.5 Approval of a resolution for Ferrer Poirot & Wansbrough, Fears Nachawati, Motley Rice and Attorney Aaron Wiley, to initiate proceedings in State court against Purdue Pharma, L.P., Purdue Pharma, Inc., and other corporations and entities responsible for violations of law in the fraudulent marketing and sales of certain highly addictive, opiate-derived painkillers. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.
Discussion and possible action concerning lstel, Inc. placing telecommunication poles in the county's right of way. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.
County Judge will call meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act §551 Motion to open meeting Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Randy Stinson
Consideration and Action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of Commissioners Court Minutes from April 9, 2019. - Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A3 Authorize posting and schedule a Public Hearing for a portion of Pumphouse Road for a proposed name change to South Pumphouse Road. - Ted Kantor, Engineering • A4 Acceptance of the March travel and Activity Report. - Mark Arnold, Megan Parr, Liz Espie, AgriLife Extension Financial: Fl Approve refunds for the following accounts for overpayments made in error: Refund to be issued Account # Refund Amount Corelogic Corelogic Corelogic Wells Fargo Home Mtg. Total Refunds: $21,030.65 -John Bridges, Tax Assessor F2 From 001-0430-508080 Gas $200.00; 001-0430-508050 Conference $1,000.00 To 001-0430-508150 Uniforms $200.00; 001-0430-508020 Equipment $ 1,000.00 - Samantha Pickett, Emergency Management Coordinator F4 From 012-0755-400080 FM4/Interlocal $2,500.00 To 012-0755-509060 FM4/Culverts $2,500.00 - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 4
From 001-0210-409640 Contracting Elections $23,700.00; 001-0210-508490 Recount $500.00 To 001-0210-509420 Election Expenses $10,700.00; 001-0210-508480 Holding Salary $13,000.00; 001-0210-508880 Computer/service/rental $500.00 -Jana Onyon, Elections
From 001-0140-505580 Contingencies/Reserve $1,262.00 To 001-0612-508010 Supplies $1,262.00 - Terry Nay, Constable, Precinct 2
REGULAR AGENDA - Discussion, consideration, and action: ADMINISTRATIVE Special Presentation to Ellis Commissioners Court by Extension Volunteers. - Mark Arnold, AgriLife Extension
Rescinding the Court's Actions on December 18, 2018 on Agenda Item 3.27, Minute Order No. 533.18, concerning the retention of the professional legal services of Ferrer Poirot & Wansbrough, Fears Nachawati, Motley Rice and Attorney Aaron Wiley, collectively, to represent Ellis County concerning any claims it may have against Purdue Pharma, L.P., Purdue Pharma, Inc., and other corporations and entities responsible for violations of law in the fraudulent marketing and sales of certain highly addictive, opiate-derived painkillers. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.
Approval of a resolution to approve John Tabor of Waxahachie for Ellis County Appraisal District Board of Directors Committee vacancy for 2019. - Todd Little, County Judge
Discussion and possible action concerning lstel, Inc. placing telecommunication poles in the county's right of way. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.
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 Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation concerning lstel, Inc. placing telecommunication poles in the county's right of way. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office. 4.3 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation, concerning the opioid litigation. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT
Rescinding the Court's Actions on December 18, 2018 on Agenda Item 3.27, Minute Order No. 533.18, concerning the retention of the professional legal services of Ferrer Poirot & Wansbrough, Fears Nachawati, Motley Rice and Attorney Aaron Wiley, collectively, to represent Ellis County concerning any claims it may have against Purdue Pharma, L.P., Purdue Pharma, Inc., and other corporations and entities responsible for violations of law in the fraudulent marketing and sales of certain highly addictive, opiate-derived painkillers. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.
3.4 Approval of a new contingency fee contract concerning the retention of the professional legal services of Ferrer Poirot & Wansbrough, Fears Nachawati, Motley Rice and Attorney Aaron Wiley, collectively, to represent Ellis County concerning any claims it may have against Purdue Phamia, L.P., Purdue Phanna, Inc., and other corporations and entities responsible for violations of law in the fraudulent marketing and sales of certain highly addictive, opiate-derived painkillers. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office. 3.5 Approval of a resolution for Ferrer Poirot & Wansbrough, Fears Nachawati, Motley Rice and Attorney Aaron Wiley, to initiate proceedings in State court against Purdue Pharma, L.P., Purdue Pharma, Inc., and other corporations and entities responsible for violations of law in the fraudulent marketing and sales of certain highly addictive, opiate-derived painkillers. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.
Discussion and possible action concerning lstel, Inc. placing telecommunication poles in the county's right of way. - Vance Hinds, Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.