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 Lane Grayson
Recognitions/Commendations/Awards
AA Proclamation: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month - Jimmy "Suds " Vaughn, Ellis County Share the Road Committee
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of Commissioners Court Minutes from April 23, 2019. -Krystal Valdez, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 009-0602-508070 FM1 Gen Misc $5,000.00 To 009-0602-509060 FM1 Culverts $5,000.00-Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Precinct 1 F2 From 011-0704-508070 FM3 Gen Misc $10,000.00 To 011-0704-509060 Culverts $10,000.00 - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Precinct 3 F3 From 005-0703-400030 RB3 Misc Reimbursements $260,000.00 To 005-0703-508070 General/Misc $260,000.00 -PaulPerry, Commissioner, Precinct 3 F4 From 011-0704-508070 FM3 Gen/Misc $30,000.00 To 011-0704-509090 FM3 Repair/Parts $30,000.00 - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Precinct 3 F5 From 001-0450-508020 Equipment $1,500.00 To 001-0450-508050 Conference $1,500.00 - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal F6 From 001-0390-508190 Computer $1,029.00 To 001-0390-508110 Auto Purchase/Ins $29.00; 001-0390-508050 Conference $500.00; 001-0390-506010 Travel Reimbursement $500.00 - Todd Little, County Judge F7 From 001-0140-505600 Compens/Fringe Liab/Staffing $12,108.69 To 001-0230-505020 Salary $10,203.81; 001-0230-505530 Soc Sec $780.59; 001-0230-505540 Retirement $1,124.29 - Theresa Taylor, Human Resources Simplified Plat SPl Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Houston Meadows. The property contains ± 10.10 acres of land in the J. Benton Survey, Abstract No. 39 located on the north side of Old Maypearl Road ± 2,880 feet west of S. Oak Branch Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3. SP2 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Hidden Falls Addition. The property contains ± 20.944 acres of land in the I. Glaze Survey, Abstract No. 397, BBB & CRR Survey, Abstract No. 175, and the S. Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 1141 located on the north side of Youngblood Road ± 2,700 feet east of Gibson Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1. SP3 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Cowboy Acres, Lots 1-4, Block 1. The property contains ± 9.4184 acres of land in the in the Ellis County School Land Survey, Abstract No. 328, located south of East Pecan Tree Road ± 1125 feet west of Onion Creek Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider & act upon a final plat of Ike Farms, Phase 1. The property contains a total of ± 19.483 acres of land in the T. Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 574 located at the southwest corner of Ike Road and FM 878 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Discussion and approval to move forward on the concrete repairs utilizing Local Government Code 262.0225 for Road and Bridge Precinct 4.
Consideration and action to surplus the following vehicles in accordance with Local Government Code 263. 2005 Ford F-150, VIN 1FTRF122X5NA62932 2005 Ford F-150, VIN 1FTRF12285NA62931
Consideration and action to rescind the Cat Financial contract approved on the April 9, 2019 Commissioners Court Agenda.
Consideration and action on the purchase of the 140m3 motor grader from Holt Cat. (Contract pending legal.)
Consideration and action to declare the listed vehicles and property as surplus for Road and Bridge Precinct 2 and to be disposed accordance with Local Government Code 263: 1 Storage Tank - 900 gallons - no serial number assigned 2004 Ford F-750 VIN 3FRPF75J64V606569 1998 D4HCAT - Dozer Tractor VIN/Serial Number 8BP01216 1972 Hyster Lowboy Trailer VIN 16315 Miller Welder VIN/Serial Number 93060508
Consideration and action to declare the listed item as surplus for the office of the County Judge and to be disposed of in accordance with Local Government Code 263.152(4): Framed print of the Historic Courthouse.
Consideration and action to donate a framed print of the Historic Courthouse to the Waxahachie extension office of Congressman Ron Wright in accordance with Local Government Code 263.152.
Purchase of a Scorpion TL2 with a 12 Volt Electric System, Auto Breakaway Break System, Safety Cables & Standard Ref Sheeting for Road and Bridge Precinct 2.
Consideration and action for approval of Interlocal Agreement with Smith County for Joint Purchasing.
Presentation regarding Tough Mudder event in Midlothian at TexPlex. - Frank Wheatley, Tough Mudder
Discussion and approval to employ temporary purchasing agent Hannah McCleary to be paid an hourly rate not to exceed budgeted rate for Purchasing Agent. - Todd Little, County Judge
Request County Judge to sign the Inter-local Cooperation Contract and Agreement for Detention Services between the County of Ellis and the City of Waxahachie for Class C misdemeanor
Request Commissioners' Court to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement between the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation and Ellis County to allow the Sheriffs Office to seek Recognized Status in the Foundation's Recognition program. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Permission for County Judge to sign Career Skills Program agreement for intern in the Veteran Services office. - Theresa Taylor, Director of Human Resources
Discuss for action TxDOT "Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price)" RCSJ 0596-02-053, CSJ 0596-02-040, FM 66 at Coffee Branch. - Ted Kantor, Engineer
Discuss for action TxDOT "Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price)" RCSJ 1393-01-018, CCSJ 1393-01-015, FM 308 at Draw (0.3 mi. NW of IH 35 E). - Ted Kantor, Engineer
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON NON-RELATED AGENDA ITEMS - NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN
(Maximum three (3) minutes per individual or five (5) minutes for group representative.) County Judge Todd Little
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 maybe permitted under 551. 4.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 Lane Grayson
Recognitions/Commendations/Awards
AA Proclamation: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month - Jimmy "Suds " Vaughn, Ellis County Share the Road Committee
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports A2 Approval of Commissioners Court Minutes from April 23, 2019. -Krystal Valdez, County Clerk Financial: Fl From 009-0602-508070 FM1 Gen Misc $5,000.00 To 009-0602-509060 FM1 Culverts $5,000.00-Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Precinct 1 F2 From 011-0704-508070 FM3 Gen Misc $10,000.00 To 011-0704-509060 Culverts $10,000.00 - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Precinct 3 F3 From 005-0703-400030 RB3 Misc Reimbursements $260,000.00 To 005-0703-508070 General/Misc $260,000.00 -PaulPerry, Commissioner, Precinct 3 F4 From 011-0704-508070 FM3 Gen/Misc $30,000.00 To 011-0704-509090 FM3 Repair/Parts $30,000.00 - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Precinct 3 F5 From 001-0450-508020 Equipment $1,500.00 To 001-0450-508050 Conference $1,500.00 - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal F6 From 001-0390-508190 Computer $1,029.00 To 001-0390-508110 Auto Purchase/Ins $29.00; 001-0390-508050 Conference $500.00; 001-0390-506010 Travel Reimbursement $500.00 - Todd Little, County Judge F7 From 001-0140-505600 Compens/Fringe Liab/Staffing $12,108.69 To 001-0230-505020 Salary $10,203.81; 001-0230-505530 Soc Sec $780.59; 001-0230-505540 Retirement $1,124.29 - Theresa Taylor, Human Resources Simplified Plat SPl Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Houston Meadows. The property contains ± 10.10 acres of land in the J. Benton Survey, Abstract No. 39 located on the north side of Old Maypearl Road ± 2,880 feet west of S. Oak Branch Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3. SP2 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Hidden Falls Addition. The property contains ± 20.944 acres of land in the I. Glaze Survey, Abstract No. 397, BBB & CRR Survey, Abstract No. 175, and the S. Wilson Survey, Abstract No. 1141 located on the north side of Youngblood Road ± 2,700 feet east of Gibson Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1. SP3 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Cowboy Acres, Lots 1-4, Block 1. The property contains ± 9.4184 acres of land in the in the Ellis County School Land Survey, Abstract No. 328, located south of East Pecan Tree Road ± 1125 feet west of Onion Creek Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider & act upon a final plat of Ike Farms, Phase 1. The property contains a total of ± 19.483 acres of land in the T. Jackson Survey, Abstract No. 574 located at the southwest corner of Ike Road and FM 878 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Discussion and approval to move forward on the concrete repairs utilizing Local Government Code 262.0225 for Road and Bridge Precinct 4.
Consideration and action to surplus the following vehicles in accordance with Local Government Code 263. 2005 Ford F-150, VIN 1FTRF122X5NA62932 2005 Ford F-150, VIN 1FTRF12285NA62931
Consideration and action to rescind the Cat Financial contract approved on the April 9, 2019 Commissioners Court Agenda.
Consideration and action on the purchase of the 140m3 motor grader from Holt Cat. (Contract pending legal.)
Consideration and action to declare the listed vehicles and property as surplus for Road and Bridge Precinct 2 and to be disposed accordance with Local Government Code 263: 1 Storage Tank - 900 gallons - no serial number assigned 2004 Ford F-750 VIN 3FRPF75J64V606569 1998 D4HCAT - Dozer Tractor VIN/Serial Number 8BP01216 1972 Hyster Lowboy Trailer VIN 16315 Miller Welder VIN/Serial Number 93060508
Consideration and action to declare the listed item as surplus for the office of the County Judge and to be disposed of in accordance with Local Government Code 263.152(4): Framed print of the Historic Courthouse.
Consideration and action to donate a framed print of the Historic Courthouse to the Waxahachie extension office of Congressman Ron Wright in accordance with Local Government Code 263.152.
Purchase of a Scorpion TL2 with a 12 Volt Electric System, Auto Breakaway Break System, Safety Cables & Standard Ref Sheeting for Road and Bridge Precinct 2.
Consideration and action for approval of Interlocal Agreement with Smith County for Joint Purchasing.
Presentation regarding Tough Mudder event in Midlothian at TexPlex. - Frank Wheatley, Tough Mudder
Discussion and approval to employ temporary purchasing agent Hannah McCleary to be paid an hourly rate not to exceed budgeted rate for Purchasing Agent. - Todd Little, County Judge
Request County Judge to sign the Inter-local Cooperation Contract and Agreement for Detention Services between the County of Ellis and the City of Waxahachie for Class C misdemeanor
Request Commissioners' Court to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement between the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation and Ellis County to allow the Sheriffs Office to seek Recognized Status in the Foundation's Recognition program. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Permission for County Judge to sign Career Skills Program agreement for intern in the Veteran Services office. - Theresa Taylor, Director of Human Resources
Discuss for action TxDOT "Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price)" RCSJ 0596-02-053, CSJ 0596-02-040, FM 66 at Coffee Branch. - Ted Kantor, Engineer
Discuss for action TxDOT "Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price)" RCSJ 1393-01-018, CCSJ 1393-01-015, FM 308 at Draw (0.3 mi. NW of IH 35 E). - Ted Kantor, Engineer
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON NON-RELATED AGENDA ITEMS - NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN
(Maximum three (3) minutes per individual or five (5) minutes for group representative.) County Judge Todd Little
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 maybe permitted under 551. 4.1 Pursuant to §551.074 of the Government Code, consultation regarding personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION