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 Paul Perry
Recognitions/Commendations/Awards
AA Recognition of May as Historic Preservation Month. - Heritage Preservation Commission, Historic Waxahachie, Inc.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing for Ellis County voters to speak about the use of Countywide Polling Locations (Vote Centers). -Jana Onyon, Elections
Public Hearing regarding the proposed name change of a portion of Pumphouse Road to South Pumphouse Road. - Ted Kantor, Engineering
Consideration and action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports. A2 Approval of Commissioners Court Minutes from May 7, 2019. -Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A4 Acceptance of the April 2019 Travel Reports for the Texas AgriLife Extension Office: Mark Arnold, Liz Espie, Megan Parr. -Mark Arnold, Texas AgriLife Extension Office Financial: Fl From 001-0520-508020 Equipment $600.00; 001-0520-508730 Maintenance/Repairs $600.00 To 001-0520-508010 Supplies $600.00; 001-0520-508010 Supplies $600.00 -Jackie Miller, Jr., Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 F2 From 042-0942-303020 Fund Forfeiture Balance $2,438.66 To 042-0942-508020 Equipment $2,438.66 - ChuckEdge, Sheriff F3 From 001-0060-507030 Telephone $1,500.00; 001-0060-508010 Supplies $500.00; 001-0060-508080 Auto Gas $500.00; 001-0060-508730 Office Equipment/Repair $500.00 To 001-0060-508020 Equipment $500.00; 001-0060-508050 Conference $1,500.00; 001-0060-508100 Auto Tires $1,000.00 -Alberto Mares, Department of Development Simplified Plat SPl Consider and act upon a simplified plat of Medina Addition. The property contains ± 9.960 acres of land in the AJ. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 829 located on the west side of Batchler Road ± 1,950 feet north of FM 983, in the ETJ of the City of Red Oak, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1. SP2 Consider and act upon a simplified plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1 of Richland Creek Estates. The property contains ± 8.36 acres of land in the G.W Sevier Survey, Abstract No. 958, located on the west side of Sevier Road north of Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35), Milford, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3. SP3 Consider and act upon a simplified plat of Moon Estates. The property contains ± 4.001 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3 located at the northwest corner of Stacks Road and Bennett Road, Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consideration and approval for Ellis County to request by resolution for successful status in the Countywide Polling Location Program (Vote Centers). -Jana Onyon, Elections
Consider and act upon a simplified plat of Medina Addition. The property contains ± 9.960 acres of land in the AJ. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 829 located on the west side of Batchler Road ± 1,950 feet north of FM 983, in the ETJ of the City of Red Oak, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
REGULAR AGENDA - Discussion, consideration, and action: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT Consider and act upon a preliminary plat of Cross Fence at Oak Vista. The property contains a total of ± 248.60 acres of land in the S.B Orton Survey, Abstract No. 813, the J. Fifer Survey Abstract No. 352, and the D.M. McNeil Survey, Abstract No. 71 located on the north side of FM 66 ± 6,200 feet west of Arrowhead Road in the ETJ of the cities of Waxahachie Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 186872 from Section IV (B)(2) (Residential Lots) of the Subdivision Development Standards to allow two (2) lots without meeting the minimum public road frontage. The property contains ± 2.00 acres of land on the west side of Cole Road ± 504 feet south of FM 664, in the ETJ of the City of Red Oak, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consideration to authorize the County Judge to sign a 42 month extension of the County's electric contract with Engie Energy, not to exceed 4.5250 per kWh. Upon checking current rates today, the price could be less, but will not exceed 4.5250 per kWh. -Larry Eon, Texzon Energy
Acceptance of $100.00 donation made to the Ellis County Sheriffs Office from the Waxahachie Junior Service League. It will be used for Crime Prevention handouts to be issued at functions such as National Night Out. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Consideration of an office change for Maria Rivera at the Midlothian office. She would stay in the same building but change office to be more accessible to the public. - Terri Klein, Indigent Health
Consideration to authorize the County Judge to sign a renewal with WestLaw for West Pro flex. This system is for patron/attorney access. - Carla Cates, Law Library
Consideration to authorize the County Judge to sign a contract for placement of an ATM at 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165. - Carla Cates, Law Library
Consideration to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement between Ellis County and the Defense Logistics Agency to allow the Sheriffs Office to participate in the 1033/LESO program. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Consideration to authorize the County Judge to sign the Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items to provide Deputy services for the US Army Engineer District. Deputies will patrol parks around Lake Bardwell starting May 17, 2019 through September 2, 2019. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Discussion on the County website: Road closure list maintenance procedures. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Precinct 3
Presentation by Garrett Peters, representative for Solar Strategic Energy LLC, concerning a tax abatement and reinvestment zone for a solar project located in Ennis, Texas.
Discussion and possible action on Courthouse security and legal requirements concerning LTC holders access to Ellis County public buildings. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Precinct 3
Consideration of a finding by the Court to instruct the Purchasing Department to cancel the Request for Application, R.F.A. 2019-005, relating to the Public Funds Depository Contract. -Hannah McCleary, Purchasing
Discussion and action concerning the County's Public Funds Depository Contract with First Financial Bank, N. A. - Hannah McCleary, Purchasing
Discussion and possible action to choose the process by which the County's Public Funds Depository will be selected according to Local Government Code §116.023. -Hannah McCleary, Purchasing
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - NO DELIBERATION OR ACTION TO BE TAKEN Subject: Past - Recently Completed, Current - Public Outreach/Events, and Future -Programs/Grants - Samantha Pickett, Emergency Management
Subject: Fire Investigations, Fire Inspections, and Illegal Dumping - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
Subject: Overview of building maintenance costs, Projects completed 2018/2019, and Future projects -Keith Roberts, Maintenance ADJOURNMENT
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 Paul Perry
Recognitions/Commendations/Awards
AA Recognition of May as Historic Preservation Month. - Heritage Preservation Commission, Historic Waxahachie, Inc.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing for Ellis County voters to speak about the use of Countywide Polling Locations (Vote Centers). -Jana Onyon, Elections
Public Hearing regarding the proposed name change of a portion of Pumphouse Road to South Pumphouse Road. - Ted Kantor, Engineering
Consideration and action: Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports. A2 Approval of Commissioners Court Minutes from May 7, 2019. -Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A4 Acceptance of the April 2019 Travel Reports for the Texas AgriLife Extension Office: Mark Arnold, Liz Espie, Megan Parr. -Mark Arnold, Texas AgriLife Extension Office Financial: Fl From 001-0520-508020 Equipment $600.00; 001-0520-508730 Maintenance/Repairs $600.00 To 001-0520-508010 Supplies $600.00; 001-0520-508010 Supplies $600.00 -Jackie Miller, Jr., Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 F2 From 042-0942-303020 Fund Forfeiture Balance $2,438.66 To 042-0942-508020 Equipment $2,438.66 - ChuckEdge, Sheriff F3 From 001-0060-507030 Telephone $1,500.00; 001-0060-508010 Supplies $500.00; 001-0060-508080 Auto Gas $500.00; 001-0060-508730 Office Equipment/Repair $500.00 To 001-0060-508020 Equipment $500.00; 001-0060-508050 Conference $1,500.00; 001-0060-508100 Auto Tires $1,000.00 -Alberto Mares, Department of Development Simplified Plat SPl Consider and act upon a simplified plat of Medina Addition. The property contains ± 9.960 acres of land in the AJ. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 829 located on the west side of Batchler Road ± 1,950 feet north of FM 983, in the ETJ of the City of Red Oak, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1. SP2 Consider and act upon a simplified plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1 of Richland Creek Estates. The property contains ± 8.36 acres of land in the G.W Sevier Survey, Abstract No. 958, located on the west side of Sevier Road north of Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35), Milford, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3. SP3 Consider and act upon a simplified plat of Moon Estates. The property contains ± 4.001 acres of land in the R. De La Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3 located at the northwest corner of Stacks Road and Bennett Road, Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consideration and approval for Ellis County to request by resolution for successful status in the Countywide Polling Location Program (Vote Centers). -Jana Onyon, Elections
Consider and act upon a simplified plat of Medina Addition. The property contains ± 9.960 acres of land in the AJ. Porter Survey, Abstract No. 829 located on the west side of Batchler Road ± 1,950 feet north of FM 983, in the ETJ of the City of Red Oak, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
REGULAR AGENDA - Discussion, consideration, and action: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT Consider and act upon a preliminary plat of Cross Fence at Oak Vista. The property contains a total of ± 248.60 acres of land in the S.B Orton Survey, Abstract No. 813, the J. Fifer Survey Abstract No. 352, and the D.M. McNeil Survey, Abstract No. 71 located on the north side of FM 66 ± 6,200 feet west of Arrowhead Road in the ETJ of the cities of Waxahachie Maypearl, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consider and act upon a request to grant a one-time variance for Parcel ID No. 186872 from Section IV (B)(2) (Residential Lots) of the Subdivision Development Standards to allow two (2) lots without meeting the minimum public road frontage. The property contains ± 2.00 acres of land on the west side of Cole Road ± 504 feet south of FM 664, in the ETJ of the City of Red Oak, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consideration to authorize the County Judge to sign a 42 month extension of the County's electric contract with Engie Energy, not to exceed 4.5250 per kWh. Upon checking current rates today, the price could be less, but will not exceed 4.5250 per kWh. -Larry Eon, Texzon Energy
Acceptance of $100.00 donation made to the Ellis County Sheriffs Office from the Waxahachie Junior Service League. It will be used for Crime Prevention handouts to be issued at functions such as National Night Out. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Consideration of an office change for Maria Rivera at the Midlothian office. She would stay in the same building but change office to be more accessible to the public. - Terri Klein, Indigent Health
Consideration to authorize the County Judge to sign a renewal with WestLaw for West Pro flex. This system is for patron/attorney access. - Carla Cates, Law Library
Consideration to authorize the County Judge to sign a contract for placement of an ATM at 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165. - Carla Cates, Law Library
Consideration to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement between Ellis County and the Defense Logistics Agency to allow the Sheriffs Office to participate in the 1033/LESO program. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Consideration to authorize the County Judge to sign the Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items to provide Deputy services for the US Army Engineer District. Deputies will patrol parks around Lake Bardwell starting May 17, 2019 through September 2, 2019. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Discussion on the County website: Road closure list maintenance procedures. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Precinct 3
Presentation by Garrett Peters, representative for Solar Strategic Energy LLC, concerning a tax abatement and reinvestment zone for a solar project located in Ennis, Texas.
Discussion and possible action on Courthouse security and legal requirements concerning LTC holders access to Ellis County public buildings. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Precinct 3
Consideration of a finding by the Court to instruct the Purchasing Department to cancel the Request for Application, R.F.A. 2019-005, relating to the Public Funds Depository Contract. -Hannah McCleary, Purchasing
Discussion and action concerning the County's Public Funds Depository Contract with First Financial Bank, N. A. - Hannah McCleary, Purchasing
Discussion and possible action to choose the process by which the County's Public Funds Depository will be selected according to Local Government Code §116.023. -Hannah McCleary, Purchasing
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - NO DELIBERATION OR ACTION TO BE TAKEN Subject: Past - Recently Completed, Current - Public Outreach/Events, and Future -Programs/Grants - Samantha Pickett, Emergency Management
Subject: Fire Investigations, Fire Inspections, and Illegal Dumping - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
Subject: Overview of building maintenance costs, Projects completed 2018/2019, and Future projects -Keith Roberts, Maintenance ADJOURNMENT