County Judge will call meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings §551 Motion to open meeting Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Randy Stinson
Commendations/Recognitions/Awards
AA Proclamation in honor of Ellis County Educator Dr. Thomas E. Wilson. - Todd Little, County Judge AB Proclamation in honor of Ellis County Educator Edith Finley. - Todd Little, County Judge AC Recognition of Constitution Day with students and staff of Navarro College. - Todd Little, County Judge
Consideration and action: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports. A2 Approval of Commissioners' Court Minutes from August 27, 2019 and Commissioners' Court Special Meeting Minutes from August 28, 2019 and September 3, 2019. - Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A3 Acceptance of 2019 Continuing Education hours required by Sec. 51.605, Local Government Code. Certificate for: CDCAT Winter Conference, CDCAT Summer Conference, Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, TAC Probate Academy, LGS Users Conference. - Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A4 Acceptance of check from Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in the amount of $13,252.63 for 2018-2019 Unclaimed Property. - Todd Little, County Judge A5 Approval to issue a check in the amount of $8.00 payable to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for issuance of a non-repairable vehicle title for a Precinct 3 1998 Freightliner Dump Truck. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 3 A6 Approval for County Judge to sign Interlocal Agreement between the North Central Texas Emergency Communications District and Ellis County for Regional 9-1-1 Service with effective dates October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021. - Todd Little, County Judge A7 Approval for County Judge to sign Interlocal Agreement between the North Central Texas Emergency Communications District and Ellis County for Local Addressing and GIS Services with effective dates October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021. - Todd Little, County Judge A8 Approval for reimbursement for Department of Development staff meal for training on HB 3167 in an amount not to exceed $175. Expenditures for this request will come from the Department of Development Line Item 001-0060-508050 (Conference). - Alberto Mares, Department of Development A9 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Garrett beginning October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A10 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and Avalon ISD beginning October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A11 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Ennis beginning October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A12 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and Ennis ISD beginning October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A13 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Bardwell beginning October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A14 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Alma beginning October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A15 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Agreement Cooperation between County of Ellis and Ennis Garden Club (represented by Chairman of the Bluebonnet Trail Annual Event) pursuant to Local Government Code §319.003(a) and §319.004. Terms of this agreement shall be from FY October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A16 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding a work order under Agreement Cooperation between County of Ellis and Ennis Garden Club (represented by Chairman of the Blue Bonnet Trail Annual Event) for FY October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. Project description: Placement of directional signs that are provided by Ennis Garden Club on Ellis County Precincts 1 and 2 County easements only (as designated by Ennis Garden Club representatives) for the Bluebonnet Trail annual event. Work orders services will be provided before, during, and after the Bluebonnet Trail annual event (approximately the end of February, March, April, and the middle of May, 2020). - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 Financial: F1 From 001-0030-505020 Salary $15,500.00 To 001-0030-508060 Dues $500.00; 001-0030-508680 Contract Labor $15,00000 - Miykael Reeve, CGFO, CGFM, Audit F2 From 042-0942-303020 Fund Balance $3,299.00 To 042-0942-508020 Equipment $3,299.00 - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F3 From 001-0060-508080 Auto Gas $600.00 To 001-0060-508010 Supplies $100.00; 001-0060-508020 Equipment $500.00 - Alberto Mares, Department of Development F4 From 001-0430-508080 Gas $500.00 To 001-0430-508010 Supplies $400.00; 001-0430-508090 Auto Repair $100.00 - Samantha Pickett, Emergency Management Simplified Plat: SP1 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Telico Farm Estates. The property contains ± 21.191 acres of land in the A. Garza Survey, Abstract No. 2, located on the north side of Old Telico ± 1,442 feet east of the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Old Telico Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Second Public Hearing on FY 2019-2020 Proposed Tax Rate, pursuant to Texas Tax Code §26.06.
Public Hearing on FY 2019-2020 Proposed Ellis County Budget, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.007.
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT Consider and action regarding a request to replat Brooks Estates Lots 2A & 2B to subdivide the property into two (2) lots for residential use. The property contains a total of ± 2.987 acres located on the south side of East India Road ± 880 east of FM 660, Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.
PURCHASING Discussion and action regarding approval of Renewal Agreement for HVAC Maintenance with American Mechanical Services of Texas, LLC for the Sheriff's Office and Jail using the Buy Board Cooperative Contract #558-18.
Discussion and action regarding approval of Renewal Agreement for Boiler Maintenance with American Mechanical Services of Texas, LLC for the Sheriff's Office and Jail using the Buy Board Cooperative Contract #558-18.
Authorization to advertise and solicit bids for Contract for Flex Base, Type A, Grade 1-2 Combination Mix.
Approval of FY 2019-2020 Commissioners' Court meeting schedule. - Todd Little, County Judge
Discussion regarding approval for consultation services for the Audit Department. - Miykael Reeve, CGFO, CGFM, Audit
Discussion, consideration, and approval for County Judge to sign renewal of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Contract Title IV-E. - Miykael Reeve, CGFO, CGFM, Audit
Discussion regarding the creation of an Animal Advisory Committee. - Todd Little, County Judge
Discussion, consideration, and action to adopt the FY 2019-2020 Budget pursuant to Local Government Code §111.008. - Todd Little, Ellis County Judge
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 §551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation concerning 1stel, Inc. placing telecommunications poles in the country's right of way. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion, consideration, and action to adopt the FY 2019-2020 Budget pursuant to Local Government Code §111.008. - Todd Little, Ellis County Judge
Responsibilities of the Maintenance Director, expenditures through July 2019, major projects for the Historic Courthouse during the next fiscal year. - Keith Roberts, Maintenance
Chemical risk analysis, active shooter exercise, recent grant applications. - Samantha Pickett, Emergency Management
Inspections, fire investigations, environmental crimes. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal ADJOURNMENT
County Judge will call meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings §551 Motion to open meeting Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Randy Stinson
Commendations/Recognitions/Awards
AA Proclamation in honor of Ellis County Educator Dr. Thomas E. Wilson. - Todd Little, County Judge AB Proclamation in honor of Ellis County Educator Edith Finley. - Todd Little, County Judge AC Recognition of Constitution Day with students and staff of Navarro College. - Todd Little, County Judge
Consideration and action: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports. A2 Approval of Commissioners' Court Minutes from August 27, 2019 and Commissioners' Court Special Meeting Minutes from August 28, 2019 and September 3, 2019. - Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A3 Acceptance of 2019 Continuing Education hours required by Sec. 51.605, Local Government Code. Certificate for: CDCAT Winter Conference, CDCAT Summer Conference, Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, TAC Probate Academy, LGS Users Conference. - Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A4 Acceptance of check from Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in the amount of $13,252.63 for 2018-2019 Unclaimed Property. - Todd Little, County Judge A5 Approval to issue a check in the amount of $8.00 payable to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for issuance of a non-repairable vehicle title for a Precinct 3 1998 Freightliner Dump Truck. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 3 A6 Approval for County Judge to sign Interlocal Agreement between the North Central Texas Emergency Communications District and Ellis County for Regional 9-1-1 Service with effective dates October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021. - Todd Little, County Judge A7 Approval for County Judge to sign Interlocal Agreement between the North Central Texas Emergency Communications District and Ellis County for Local Addressing and GIS Services with effective dates October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021. - Todd Little, County Judge A8 Approval for reimbursement for Department of Development staff meal for training on HB 3167 in an amount not to exceed $175. Expenditures for this request will come from the Department of Development Line Item 001-0060-508050 (Conference). - Alberto Mares, Department of Development A9 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Garrett beginning October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A10 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and Avalon ISD beginning October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A11 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Ennis beginning October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A12 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and Ennis ISD beginning October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A13 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Bardwell beginning October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A14 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between County of Ellis and City of Alma beginning October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A15 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding approval of Agreement Cooperation between County of Ellis and Ennis Garden Club (represented by Chairman of the Bluebonnet Trail Annual Event) pursuant to Local Government Code §319.003(a) and §319.004. Terms of this agreement shall be from FY October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A16 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding a work order under Agreement Cooperation between County of Ellis and Ennis Garden Club (represented by Chairman of the Blue Bonnet Trail Annual Event) for FY October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. Project description: Placement of directional signs that are provided by Ennis Garden Club on Ellis County Precincts 1 and 2 County easements only (as designated by Ennis Garden Club representatives) for the Bluebonnet Trail annual event. Work orders services will be provided before, during, and after the Bluebonnet Trail annual event (approximately the end of February, March, April, and the middle of May, 2020). - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 Financial: F1 From 001-0030-505020 Salary $15,500.00 To 001-0030-508060 Dues $500.00; 001-0030-508680 Contract Labor $15,00000 - Miykael Reeve, CGFO, CGFM, Audit F2 From 042-0942-303020 Fund Balance $3,299.00 To 042-0942-508020 Equipment $3,299.00 - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F3 From 001-0060-508080 Auto Gas $600.00 To 001-0060-508010 Supplies $100.00; 001-0060-508020 Equipment $500.00 - Alberto Mares, Department of Development F4 From 001-0430-508080 Gas $500.00 To 001-0430-508010 Supplies $400.00; 001-0430-508090 Auto Repair $100.00 - Samantha Pickett, Emergency Management Simplified Plat: SP1 Consider & act upon a simplified plat of Telico Farm Estates. The property contains ± 21.191 acres of land in the A. Garza Survey, Abstract No. 2, located on the north side of Old Telico ± 1,442 feet east of the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Old Telico Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 2.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Second Public Hearing on FY 2019-2020 Proposed Tax Rate, pursuant to Texas Tax Code §26.06.
Public Hearing on FY 2019-2020 Proposed Ellis County Budget, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.007.
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT Consider and action regarding a request to replat Brooks Estates Lots 2A & 2B to subdivide the property into two (2) lots for residential use. The property contains a total of ± 2.987 acres located on the south side of East India Road ± 880 east of FM 660, Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.
PURCHASING Discussion and action regarding approval of Renewal Agreement for HVAC Maintenance with American Mechanical Services of Texas, LLC for the Sheriff's Office and Jail using the Buy Board Cooperative Contract #558-18.
Discussion and action regarding approval of Renewal Agreement for Boiler Maintenance with American Mechanical Services of Texas, LLC for the Sheriff's Office and Jail using the Buy Board Cooperative Contract #558-18.
Authorization to advertise and solicit bids for Contract for Flex Base, Type A, Grade 1-2 Combination Mix.
Approval of FY 2019-2020 Commissioners' Court meeting schedule. - Todd Little, County Judge
Discussion regarding approval for consultation services for the Audit Department. - Miykael Reeve, CGFO, CGFM, Audit
Discussion, consideration, and approval for County Judge to sign renewal of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Contract Title IV-E. - Miykael Reeve, CGFO, CGFM, Audit
Discussion regarding the creation of an Animal Advisory Committee. - Todd Little, County Judge
Discussion, consideration, and action to adopt the FY 2019-2020 Budget pursuant to Local Government Code §111.008. - Todd Little, Ellis County Judge
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 §551.071 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation concerning 1stel, Inc. placing telecommunications poles in the country's right of way. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion, consideration, and action to adopt the FY 2019-2020 Budget pursuant to Local Government Code §111.008. - Todd Little, Ellis County Judge
Responsibilities of the Maintenance Director, expenditures through July 2019, major projects for the Historic Courthouse during the next fiscal year. - Keith Roberts, Maintenance
Chemical risk analysis, active shooter exercise, recent grant applications. - Samantha Pickett, Emergency Management
Inspections, fire investigations, environmental crimes. - Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal ADJOURNMENT