County Judge will call meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Texas 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 Minutes from May 5, 2020. - Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A3 Approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and City of Venus for services which shall include the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of streets, roads, alleys, bridges, and parking areas, as well as maintenance and construction of waterways and ditches for a term agreement May 1, 2020 to December 31,2020. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Rood & Bridge Precinct 4 A4 Acceptance of a check and authority to release Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. for damage of roadway structure at the entrance of Windmill Ridge Addn. in the amount of $3,489.60. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 4 A5 Acceptance of monthly reports for Texas A&M AgriLife County Agents. - Mark Arnold, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office A6 Approval for 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 15, 2020 through September 7, 2020. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff A7 Approval for County Judge to sign request to Texas Comptroller of Accounts for allocation of unclaimed capital credits received from electric cooperatives, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 381.004. - Todd Little, County Judge A8 Consideration and approval for County Judge to sign an Interlocal Agreement (Mutual Aid in Disaster Assistance) between Ellis County and the City of Ferris, for the use of Morgue Trailer during a disaster. -Samantha Pickett, Emergency Management Coordinator Financial: Fl Acceptance of a tabulated report of the county's receipts and disbursements of funds from April 28, 2020 - May 11, 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.024. - Janet Martin, Audit F2 Acceptance of the County Auditor Monthly Report for April 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.025. -Janet Martin, Audit F3 Acceptance of Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Monthly Report for April 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044. - Chris Macon, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 F4 Approval of payments for Midlothian Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) #1 and #2. - KW Winkles, Audit F5 Acceptance of the Department of Development (DoD) monthly financial report for April 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044. -Alberto Mares, Deportment of Development F6 Approval of property tax refunds, as audited by Janet Martin, Auditor. -John Bridges, Tax Assessor/Collector F7 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0100-508190 Computer by $200.00; INCREASE 001-0100-508020 Equipment by $200.00 - Beth Allen, Accounts Payable F8 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0425-508350 Safety/Training by $1,000.00; INCREASE 001-0425-508190 Computer by $1,000.00. - Theresa Taylor, Human Resources F9 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 009-0602-508070 Gen Misc by $3,000.00; INCREASE 009-0602-509060 Culverts by $3,000.00. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 1 F10 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0210-508050 Conference by $1,900.00; INCREASE 001-0210-508040 Postage by $1,900.00. -Jana Onyon, Elections Fll FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0360-508880 Computer Service by $10,000.00; INCREASE 001-0360-508530 Legal Research by $6,000.00; INCREASE 001-0360-508010 Supplies by $4,000.00. - Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F12 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 005-0703-508070 RB3 Gen/Misc by $37,000.00; INCREASE 005-0703-509180 RB3 Hardware/Tools by $2,000.00; INCREASE 005-0703-508020 Purchase Equipment by $35,000.00; DECREASE 011-0704-508070 FM3 Gen/Misc by $20,000.00; INCREASE 011-0704-509090 FM3 Repair/Parts by $20,000.00. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 3 F13 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0430-508050 Conference by $1,681.70; DECREASE 001-0430-508020 Equipment by $1,576.62; DECREASE 001-0430-509760 Preparedness Fair by $225.00; DECREASE 001-0430-506980 Dues by $1,000.00; INCREASE 001-0430-508680 Contract Services by $100.00; INCREASE 001-0430-508190 Computer by $4,383.32. - Samantha Pickett, Emergency Management Coordinator F14 FY2019-20 Budget Amendment: INCREASE 001-0210-407190 Chapter 19 State Funding by $6,440.59; INCREASE 001-0210-508000 Chapter 19 Expenditures by $6,440.59, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.0107 unbudgeted intergovernmental contract revenue certified by County Auditor. -Jana Onyon, Elections F15 FY2019-20 Budget Amendment: INCREASE 004-0000-303020 Less: Fund Budgeted by $160,000.00; INCREASE 004-0652-508020 Purchase of Equipment by $160,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 F16 FY2019-20 Budget Amendment: INCREASE 006-0000-303020 Less: Fund Budgeted by $52,000.00; INCREASE 006-0754-508680 Contract Labor by $52,000.00. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 4
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT Consideration and action on a final plat of Jackson Ranch Subdivision. The property contains a total of ± 3.941 acres of land located in the TR Follet Survey, Abstract No. 373, at the intersection of Maple Leaf Drive and FM 813, in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consideration and action on a request to release a performance bond and accept a maintenance bond for Dove Meadows. The property contains ± 75 acres of land in the J.C. Dickey Survey, Abstract No. 298, and the A. Ferguson Survey, Abstract No. 350 located on the south side of Old Maypearl Road ± 6,600 feet east of Greathouse Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consideration and action on a final plat of Collett Acres Addition. The property contains a total of ± 11.053 acres of land located in the J. Collett Survey, Abstract No. 221, on the west side of Gibson Road ± 775 feet north of Broadhead Road, in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.
ADMINISTRATIVE Consideration and action to approve engagement letter from GRS Consulting to provide December 31, 2019 Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Valuation and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 75 Valuation Reports for fiscal years ending 2020 and 2021. -Janet Martin, Audit
Consideration and action regarding a proposed Partial Assignment of First Amended and Restated Tax Abatement Agreement concerning Triumph Aerostructures, LLC's partial assignment of a tax abatement to Triumph Aerostructures II, LLC and Bombardier US Aerostructures, LLC. - Todd Little, County Judge
To consider a finding, pursuant to §551.072 of the Government Code, that deliberations regarding 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 §551.072 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. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT
County Judge will call meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Texas 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 Minutes from May 5, 2020. - Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A3 Approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and City of Venus for services which shall include the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of streets, roads, alleys, bridges, and parking areas, as well as maintenance and construction of waterways and ditches for a term agreement May 1, 2020 to December 31,2020. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Rood & Bridge Precinct 4 A4 Acceptance of a check and authority to release Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. for damage of roadway structure at the entrance of Windmill Ridge Addn. in the amount of $3,489.60. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 4 A5 Acceptance of monthly reports for Texas A&M AgriLife County Agents. - Mark Arnold, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office A6 Approval for 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 15, 2020 through September 7, 2020. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff A7 Approval for County Judge to sign request to Texas Comptroller of Accounts for allocation of unclaimed capital credits received from electric cooperatives, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 381.004. - Todd Little, County Judge A8 Consideration and approval for County Judge to sign an Interlocal Agreement (Mutual Aid in Disaster Assistance) between Ellis County and the City of Ferris, for the use of Morgue Trailer during a disaster. -Samantha Pickett, Emergency Management Coordinator Financial: Fl Acceptance of a tabulated report of the county's receipts and disbursements of funds from April 28, 2020 - May 11, 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.024. - Janet Martin, Audit F2 Acceptance of the County Auditor Monthly Report for April 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.025. -Janet Martin, Audit F3 Acceptance of Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Monthly Report for April 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044. - Chris Macon, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 F4 Approval of payments for Midlothian Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) #1 and #2. - KW Winkles, Audit F5 Acceptance of the Department of Development (DoD) monthly financial report for April 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044. -Alberto Mares, Deportment of Development F6 Approval of property tax refunds, as audited by Janet Martin, Auditor. -John Bridges, Tax Assessor/Collector F7 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0100-508190 Computer by $200.00; INCREASE 001-0100-508020 Equipment by $200.00 - Beth Allen, Accounts Payable F8 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0425-508350 Safety/Training by $1,000.00; INCREASE 001-0425-508190 Computer by $1,000.00. - Theresa Taylor, Human Resources F9 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 009-0602-508070 Gen Misc by $3,000.00; INCREASE 009-0602-509060 Culverts by $3,000.00. - Randy Stinson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 1 F10 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0210-508050 Conference by $1,900.00; INCREASE 001-0210-508040 Postage by $1,900.00. -Jana Onyon, Elections Fll FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0360-508880 Computer Service by $10,000.00; INCREASE 001-0360-508530 Legal Research by $6,000.00; INCREASE 001-0360-508010 Supplies by $4,000.00. - Patrick Wilson, County & District Attorney F12 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 005-0703-508070 RB3 Gen/Misc by $37,000.00; INCREASE 005-0703-509180 RB3 Hardware/Tools by $2,000.00; INCREASE 005-0703-508020 Purchase Equipment by $35,000.00; DECREASE 011-0704-508070 FM3 Gen/Misc by $20,000.00; INCREASE 011-0704-509090 FM3 Repair/Parts by $20,000.00. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 3 F13 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0430-508050 Conference by $1,681.70; DECREASE 001-0430-508020 Equipment by $1,576.62; DECREASE 001-0430-509760 Preparedness Fair by $225.00; DECREASE 001-0430-506980 Dues by $1,000.00; INCREASE 001-0430-508680 Contract Services by $100.00; INCREASE 001-0430-508190 Computer by $4,383.32. - Samantha Pickett, Emergency Management Coordinator F14 FY2019-20 Budget Amendment: INCREASE 001-0210-407190 Chapter 19 State Funding by $6,440.59; INCREASE 001-0210-508000 Chapter 19 Expenditures by $6,440.59, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.0107 unbudgeted intergovernmental contract revenue certified by County Auditor. -Jana Onyon, Elections F15 FY2019-20 Budget Amendment: INCREASE 004-0000-303020 Less: Fund Budgeted by $160,000.00; INCREASE 004-0652-508020 Purchase of Equipment by $160,000.00. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 F16 FY2019-20 Budget Amendment: INCREASE 006-0000-303020 Less: Fund Budgeted by $52,000.00; INCREASE 006-0754-508680 Contract Labor by $52,000.00. - Kyle Butler, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 4
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT Consideration and action on a final plat of Jackson Ranch Subdivision. The property contains a total of ± 3.941 acres of land located in the TR Follet Survey, Abstract No. 373, at the intersection of Maple Leaf Drive and FM 813, in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.
Consideration and action on a request to release a performance bond and accept a maintenance bond for Dove Meadows. The property contains ± 75 acres of land in the J.C. Dickey Survey, Abstract No. 298, and the A. Ferguson Survey, Abstract No. 350 located on the south side of Old Maypearl Road ± 6,600 feet east of Greathouse Road, Waxahachie, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 3.
Consideration and action on a final plat of Collett Acres Addition. The property contains a total of ± 11.053 acres of land located in the J. Collett Survey, Abstract No. 221, on the west side of Gibson Road ± 775 feet north of Broadhead Road, in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.
ADMINISTRATIVE Consideration and action to approve engagement letter from GRS Consulting to provide December 31, 2019 Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Valuation and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 75 Valuation Reports for fiscal years ending 2020 and 2021. -Janet Martin, Audit
Consideration and action regarding a proposed Partial Assignment of First Amended and Restated Tax Abatement Agreement concerning Triumph Aerostructures, LLC's partial assignment of a tax abatement to Triumph Aerostructures II, LLC and Bombardier US Aerostructures, LLC. - Todd Little, County Judge
To consider a finding, pursuant to §551.072 of the Government Code, that deliberations regarding 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 §551.072 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. ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT