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 — Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 4
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers’ Reports. A2 Approval of Commissioners’ Court Regular Meeting Minutes from December 17, 2019. — Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A3 Approval of official bond for County Clerk. — Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A4 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and the City of Oak Leaf for term agreement January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 4 A5 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and the City of Ovilla for term agreement January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 4 A6 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and Red Oak ISD for term agreement January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 4 A7 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and Waxahachie ISD for term agreement January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 4 Financial: Fl FY 2018-19 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0030-508620 Fiscal Service Fee by $1,188.00; INCREASE 001-0030-508190 Computer by $1,188.00.— K.W. Winkles, Audit F2 FY 2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0010-509380 DWI Warrant Review by $729.89; INCREASE 001-0010-509460 Dispatch Equipment by $729.89. — Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Consideration and action upon a final plat of Cisneros Simon Addition. The property contains ± 5.44 acres of land in the R. Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located on Eason Road, ± 1,580 feet northwest of Chemlar Lane, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consideration and action upon a request to release a performance bond and accept a maintenance bond for Murray Estates. The property contains a total of ± 39.60 acres of land 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.
Consideration and action to advertise and solicit bids for a contract for rental equipment on an as-needed basis for Road & Bridge Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Consideration and approval for a Uniform and Supplies Rental Program with Cintas Corporation using the Omnia Cooperative Contract Number R-BB-19002 in accordance with the Cooperative Purchasing Program, Chapter 271 of the Texas Government Code.
Consideration and approval for the County Judge to execute a lease agreement with American National Leasing for a Ford F-150 pick up for the Engineering Department. This will be a three (3) year lease to purchase.
Authorization to advertise and solicit for Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for Professional Land Surveying Services.
Authorization to advertise and solicit for Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services.
Consideration and action to exercise the lease renewal option for Year 4 with Leasing Impressions Commercial, LLC for a portion of the building designated as 330 North 8th Street at the amount of $3,500.00 per month.
Consideration and approval to re-appoint the following Emergency Service District Board members for two year terms beginning on January 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2022: ESD #1 Andy Mulvany, Geneva Mullins, Norquist Wade ESD #2 Timothy R. Raven, Danny Long, Tom Manning ESD #3 Murrie Wainscott, John V. Allen, Clay Sparks ESD #4 Ray Brindle, Anthony Modesto Jr. ESD #5 Billy Thompson, Raymond Miner ESD #6 James Malone ESD #7 Gary Sportsman, James Pharr, Cecil Hammonds ESD #8 Teaner Johnson ESD #9 Kenny Caldwell, Rick Davis — Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
Consideration and action to accept the resignations of the following ESD Board member effective December 31, 2019: Randy Johnston (ESD #6), Joe Bond (ESD #4). — Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
Consideration and action to accept the application of Steven Wakeland and appoint him to replace Joe Bond for a term ending December 30, 2020. — Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
Pursuant to Local Government Code §372, consideration and action to approve a new taxing unit for 2019, known as a Public Improvement District, established by the City of Ferris. —John Bridges, Tax Assessor/Collector
Consideration and approval for payment in the amount of $25,000 to Ellis County Child Protective Services Board (aka Ellis County Child Welfare Board). — Todd Little, County Judge
Consideration and action to approve the use of the unclaimed money received annually under Property Code Chapter 74. Texas Local Government Code §381.004(f) authorizes the County to use to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center. —Janet Martin, Auditor
Acceptance of submissions from the Commissioners’ Court for volunteers to serve on the Ellis County Complete Count Committee. — Todd Little, County Judge
Consideration and action to approve An Amended Order Resolution Adopted by Minute Order 268.08 Amending and Restating Resolution Concerning Utility and Communication Lines in County Right-of-Way. — Robert Schell, County & District Attorney’s Office
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON NON-RELATED AGENDA ITEMS — NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN Maximum five (5) minutes per individual or five (5) minutes for group representative. — Todd Little, County Judge 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 — Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 4
Administrative: Al Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers’ Reports. A2 Approval of Commissioners’ Court Regular Meeting Minutes from December 17, 2019. — Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A3 Approval of official bond for County Clerk. — Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A4 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and the City of Oak Leaf for term agreement January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 4 A5 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and the City of Ovilla for term agreement January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 4 A6 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and Red Oak ISD for term agreement January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 4 A7 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and Waxahachie ISD for term agreement January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. — Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 4 Financial: Fl FY 2018-19 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0030-508620 Fiscal Service Fee by $1,188.00; INCREASE 001-0030-508190 Computer by $1,188.00.— K.W. Winkles, Audit F2 FY 2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0010-509380 DWI Warrant Review by $729.89; INCREASE 001-0010-509460 Dispatch Equipment by $729.89. — Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Consideration and action upon a final plat of Cisneros Simon Addition. The property contains ± 5.44 acres of land in the R. Pena Survey, Abstract No. 3, located on Eason Road, ± 1,580 feet northwest of Chemlar Lane, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Ennis, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consideration and action upon a request to release a performance bond and accept a maintenance bond for Murray Estates. The property contains a total of ± 39.60 acres of land 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.
Consideration and action to advertise and solicit bids for a contract for rental equipment on an as-needed basis for Road & Bridge Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Consideration and approval for a Uniform and Supplies Rental Program with Cintas Corporation using the Omnia Cooperative Contract Number R-BB-19002 in accordance with the Cooperative Purchasing Program, Chapter 271 of the Texas Government Code.
Consideration and approval for the County Judge to execute a lease agreement with American National Leasing for a Ford F-150 pick up for the Engineering Department. This will be a three (3) year lease to purchase.
Authorization to advertise and solicit for Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for Professional Land Surveying Services.
Authorization to advertise and solicit for Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services.
Consideration and action to exercise the lease renewal option for Year 4 with Leasing Impressions Commercial, LLC for a portion of the building designated as 330 North 8th Street at the amount of $3,500.00 per month.
Consideration and approval to re-appoint the following Emergency Service District Board members for two year terms beginning on January 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2022: ESD #1 Andy Mulvany, Geneva Mullins, Norquist Wade ESD #2 Timothy R. Raven, Danny Long, Tom Manning ESD #3 Murrie Wainscott, John V. Allen, Clay Sparks ESD #4 Ray Brindle, Anthony Modesto Jr. ESD #5 Billy Thompson, Raymond Miner ESD #6 James Malone ESD #7 Gary Sportsman, James Pharr, Cecil Hammonds ESD #8 Teaner Johnson ESD #9 Kenny Caldwell, Rick Davis — Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
Consideration and action to accept the resignations of the following ESD Board member effective December 31, 2019: Randy Johnston (ESD #6), Joe Bond (ESD #4). — Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
Consideration and action to accept the application of Steven Wakeland and appoint him to replace Joe Bond for a term ending December 30, 2020. — Tim Birdwell, Fire Marshal
Pursuant to Local Government Code §372, consideration and action to approve a new taxing unit for 2019, known as a Public Improvement District, established by the City of Ferris. —John Bridges, Tax Assessor/Collector
Consideration and approval for payment in the amount of $25,000 to Ellis County Child Protective Services Board (aka Ellis County Child Welfare Board). — Todd Little, County Judge
Consideration and action to approve the use of the unclaimed money received annually under Property Code Chapter 74. Texas Local Government Code §381.004(f) authorizes the County to use to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center. —Janet Martin, Auditor
Acceptance of submissions from the Commissioners’ Court for volunteers to serve on the Ellis County Complete Count Committee. — Todd Little, County Judge
Consideration and action to approve An Amended Order Resolution Adopted by Minute Order 268.08 Amending and Restating Resolution Concerning Utility and Communication Lines in County Right-of-Way. — Robert Schell, County & District Attorney’s Office
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON NON-RELATED AGENDA ITEMS — NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN Maximum five (5) minutes per individual or five (5) minutes for group representative. — Todd Little, County Judge ADJOURNMENT