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 — Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Precinct 1
Administrative: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers’ Reports. A2 Approval of Commissioners’ Court Minutes from November 5, 2019. — Krystol Voldez, County Clerk A3 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and the City of Pecan Hill beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Precinct 1 A4 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and Ferris ISD beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Precinct 1 A5 Approval of lnterlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and Palmer ISD beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Precinct 1 A6 Acceptance of the 3 Quarter 2019 Ellis County Investment Report. — Cheryl Chambers) Treasurer A7 Consideration and action to approve an amended interlocal agreement between Ellis County and the City of Venus, Texas, regarding platting authority in their extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and amend minute order no 474.19 to reflect minor changes within the updated interlocal agreement. Financial: F1 Acceptance of a tabulated report of the county’s receipts and disbursements of funds from October 26, 2019-November 12, 2019, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.024. —Janet Martin, Auditor F2 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 024-0924-508020 Equipment by $2,000.00; INCREASE 024-0924-508310 Uniform Exp by $2,000.00. — Tim Bird well, Fire Marshal F3 FY2019-20 Budget Amendment: INCREASE 001-0145-509270 Motorola Principal Payment by $1,000,000.00; INCREASE 001-0000-303010 Less: Fund Budgeted by $1,000,000.00.— K.W. Winkles, Audit F4 FY2019-20 Budget Amendment: INCREASE 042-0942-303020 Budgeted Fund Balance by $19,081.17; INCREASE 042-0942-508020 Equipment by $19,081.17. — Chuck Edge, Sheriff FS FY2019-20 Budget Amendment: INCREASE 001-0210-407190 Chapter 19 State Funding by $849.00; INCREASE 001-0210-508000 Chapter 19 Expenditures by $849.00. — Jana Onyon, Elections F6 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0030-508620 Fiscal Service Fee by $705.00; INCREASE 001-0030-508190 Computer by $705.00.— K.W. Winkles, Audit F7 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0010-509470 Dispatch Supplies by $153.84; INCREASE 001-0010-509460 Dispatch Equipment by $153.84 — Chuck Edge, Sheriff F8 Approval for Ellis County Tax Assessor Collector to issue a tax refund to Mr. Cooper account number 227727 in the amount of $17,923.86. —Janet Martin, Auditor
Consideration and action on a final plat of Silver Addition. The property contains ± 16.096 acres of land in the Joseph Stewart Survey, Abstract No. 961, located at the southwest corner at the intersection of Buffalo Street and Old Fort Worth Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Grand Prairie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consideration and action on a final plat of Murray Estates. The property contains a total of ± 39.60 acres of land in the F.M. Woodward Survey, Abstract No. 1120 located on the north side of FM 879 ± 1,120 feet west of Boyce First Street in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
PURCHASING Consideration and action on a finding that HDR Architecture, Inc. is the most highly qualified provider of architectural services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under Section 2254.004 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Consideration and action for authorization to negotiate a contract at a fair and reasonable price with HDR Architecture, Inc. based on the finding that HDR Architecture, Inc. is the most highly qualified provider of architectural services under Section 2254.004 of the Texas Local Government Code. LLC.
Consideration and action to approve using the Omnia Cooperative Contract Number R-TC 17006 with Amazon Services, LLC for an amount up to $60,000.00 annually in accordance with the Cooperative Purchasing Program, Chapter 271 of the Texas Government Code.
Consideration and action to create Acting Deputy Sergeant position for Sheriff’s Office due to temporary staffing need. Reference §152.071 of the Local Government Code. No additional funding necessary to meet requirement. — Theresa Taylor, Human Resources
Consideration and action for the funding of expenses for employees from non-tax and non-fee related County revenue as allowed in AG Letter Opinion 96-136. Funding would be from vending machine commissions and other similar sources. Money could not be used for salary or bonus. — Janet Martin, Auditor
To consider a finding that the deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. — Todd Little, County Judge
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 §551.072 of the Government Code, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. 4.3 Pursuant to §551.071 of the Government Code, consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation involving the opioid litigation 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. 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 §551 Motion to open meeting Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance — Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Precinct 1
Administrative: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers’ Reports. A2 Approval of Commissioners’ Court Minutes from November 5, 2019. — Krystol Voldez, County Clerk A3 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and the City of Pecan Hill beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Precinct 1 A4 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and Ferris ISD beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Precinct 1 A5 Approval of lnterlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and Palmer ISD beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Precinct 1 A6 Acceptance of the 3 Quarter 2019 Ellis County Investment Report. — Cheryl Chambers) Treasurer A7 Consideration and action to approve an amended interlocal agreement between Ellis County and the City of Venus, Texas, regarding platting authority in their extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and amend minute order no 474.19 to reflect minor changes within the updated interlocal agreement. Financial: F1 Acceptance of a tabulated report of the county’s receipts and disbursements of funds from October 26, 2019-November 12, 2019, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.024. —Janet Martin, Auditor F2 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 024-0924-508020 Equipment by $2,000.00; INCREASE 024-0924-508310 Uniform Exp by $2,000.00. — Tim Bird well, Fire Marshal F3 FY2019-20 Budget Amendment: INCREASE 001-0145-509270 Motorola Principal Payment by $1,000,000.00; INCREASE 001-0000-303010 Less: Fund Budgeted by $1,000,000.00.— K.W. Winkles, Audit F4 FY2019-20 Budget Amendment: INCREASE 042-0942-303020 Budgeted Fund Balance by $19,081.17; INCREASE 042-0942-508020 Equipment by $19,081.17. — Chuck Edge, Sheriff FS FY2019-20 Budget Amendment: INCREASE 001-0210-407190 Chapter 19 State Funding by $849.00; INCREASE 001-0210-508000 Chapter 19 Expenditures by $849.00. — Jana Onyon, Elections F6 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0030-508620 Fiscal Service Fee by $705.00; INCREASE 001-0030-508190 Computer by $705.00.— K.W. Winkles, Audit F7 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0010-509470 Dispatch Supplies by $153.84; INCREASE 001-0010-509460 Dispatch Equipment by $153.84 — Chuck Edge, Sheriff F8 Approval for Ellis County Tax Assessor Collector to issue a tax refund to Mr. Cooper account number 227727 in the amount of $17,923.86. —Janet Martin, Auditor
Consideration and action on a final plat of Silver Addition. The property contains ± 16.096 acres of land in the Joseph Stewart Survey, Abstract No. 961, located at the southwest corner at the intersection of Buffalo Street and Old Fort Worth Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Grand Prairie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consideration and action on a final plat of Murray Estates. The property contains a total of ± 39.60 acres of land in the F.M. Woodward Survey, Abstract No. 1120 located on the north side of FM 879 ± 1,120 feet west of Boyce First Street in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
PURCHASING Consideration and action on a finding that HDR Architecture, Inc. is the most highly qualified provider of architectural services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under Section 2254.004 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Consideration and action for authorization to negotiate a contract at a fair and reasonable price with HDR Architecture, Inc. based on the finding that HDR Architecture, Inc. is the most highly qualified provider of architectural services under Section 2254.004 of the Texas Local Government Code. LLC.
Consideration and action to approve using the Omnia Cooperative Contract Number R-TC 17006 with Amazon Services, LLC for an amount up to $60,000.00 annually in accordance with the Cooperative Purchasing Program, Chapter 271 of the Texas Government Code.
Consideration and action to create Acting Deputy Sergeant position for Sheriff’s Office due to temporary staffing need. Reference §152.071 of the Local Government Code. No additional funding necessary to meet requirement. — Theresa Taylor, Human Resources
Consideration and action for the funding of expenses for employees from non-tax and non-fee related County revenue as allowed in AG Letter Opinion 96-136. Funding would be from vending machine commissions and other similar sources. Money could not be used for salary or bonus. — Janet Martin, Auditor
To consider a finding that the deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. — Todd Little, County Judge
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 §551.072 of the Government Code, to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. 4.3 Pursuant to §551.071 of the Government Code, consultation regarding pending or contemplated litigation involving the opioid litigation 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. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT