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
Recognition of Commissioner Kyle Butler receiving his Commissioners' Court Advanced Curriculum Certificate of Achievement from Taylor County Commissioner Chuck Statler, 2019-20 President of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas.
Administrative: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports. A2 Approval of Commissioners' Court Special Meeting Minutes from and October 1, 2020 and Regular Meeting Minutes from October 5, 2020. - Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A3 Acceptance and approval of donation from New Earthlok of CSP material. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A4 Authorize payment 3 of 4 to TxDOT for the Ellis County portion of Loop 9 (ROW CSJ #2964-12- 003) in the amount of $89,905.45. - Ted Kantor, Engineering A5 Authorize payment 3 of 4 to TxDOT for the Ellis County portion of Loop 9 (ROW CSJ #2964-12- 004) in the amount of $47,081.32. - Ted Kantor, Engineering A6 Authorization for payment of FY2020-21 membership dues to the North Texas Council of Governments Regional Emergency Preparedness Program in the amount of $5,000.00, to be paid out of the Community Support line in the general fund (001-0140-508660). - Todd Little, County Judge A7 Authorization for payment of FY2020-21 membership dues to the North Texas Council of Governments Regional Public Works Program in the amount of $1,500.00, to be paid out of the Community Support line in the general fund (001-0140-508660). - Todd Little, County Judge Financial: Fl Acceptance of a tabulated report of the county's receipts and disbursements of funds from September 29, 2020 - October 9, 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.024. -Janet Martin, Audit F2 Acceptance of $86,424.00 from the Tech and Civic Life Grant, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.0106. -Janet Martin, Audit F3 Acceptance of the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 monthly report for September 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.024. - Chris Macon, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 F4 Acceptance of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) monthly report for August 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.024. - Katherine Kitchens, CSCD F5 Acceptance of the Department of Development (DOD) monthly report for September 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.024. -Alberto Mares, DOD F6 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0015-508070 Operating Exp by $260.00; INCREASE 001-0015-508060 Official Bond/Dues by $260.00. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F7 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0140-508020 Maintenance/Equipment/Repairs by $7,252.87; INCREASE 001-0020-507020 Repairs by $7,252.87. - Todd Little, County Judge; Keith Roberts, Maintenance F8 Approval of mass gathering permit application refund to Waxahachie Booster Club in the amount of $250.00. - Todd Little, County Judge
Consideration and action of Watkins Addition Lots 2R and Lot 3, a replat of Watkins Addition Lot 2. The property contains ± 6.67 acres of land in A. De La Garza Survey, Abstract No. 2, ± 1,600 feet east of the intersection of E. State Hwy. 34 and Old Telico Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.
Consideration and action upon a request to release the maintenance bonds and accept infrastructure for Bryson Springs Phase II. The property contains ± 88.609 acres of land in the J.S. Berry Survey Abstract No. 86, located at the southeast intersection of Bryson Lane and Springer Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consideration and action for the establishment of the "Rules for the Location and Operation of Slaughterhouses within Unincorporated Ellis County".
Consideration and approval for the County Judge to execute lease agreements with American National Leasing for two (2) 2020 Chevrolet Tahoes used for Police Patrol. One will be used as a Supervisor Patrol vehicle and the other will be used as a standard Patrol vehicle for the Sheriffs Department. Both are a three (3) year lease. Equipment for all vehicles from Cap fleet.
Consideration and approval to renew the following contracts: a. 2019-003 Emulsified Asphalt with Cleveland Asphalt Products, Inc. for a one (1) year renewal period effective December 19, 2020 to December 18, 2021. b. 2019-002 Road Materials with Arcosa Aggregates for a one (1) year period effective January 2, 2021 to January 1, 2022.
Consideration and approval for the County Judge to execute construction agreements with Northridge Construction Group, LLC regarding Courtroom No.6: a. Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor; $670,000.00; AIA101-2017. b. General Conditions of the Contract for Construction; AIA201-2017."
Discussion, consideration, and approval of Amendment No. 1 to Food Service Management Agreement.
Texas A&M Interpretation by Dr. Donald Kelm, District Extension Administrator. - Mark Arnold, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office
Consideration and approval for the appointment of the revised listing of presiding, alternate judges, and central counting station personnel for the upcoming two-year term (September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2022), as submitted by the Democratic and Republican Parties. -Jana Onyon, Elections
Consideration and action for County Judge to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ellis County and Indigent Healthcare Solutions, intended to document that both parties intend to extend for a period of two (2) years. - Jerri Klein, Indigent Health Coordinator
Consideration and action on a resolution for the FY2021 Texas Indigent Defense Formula Grant. - Todd Little, County Judge
Consideration and action to authorize the acceptance of engineering cost proposal and scope of work, and enter into a contract with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for roadway condition assessment and analysis for Road and Bridge Precinct 2. - Ted Kantor, Engineering
Consideration and action to authorize County Judge to sign "Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price)" for the Ellis County Portion of FM 664 from West of Ferris Road to IH 45 (RCSJ 1051-03-002). Payment Schedule for the funds shall be: 1. $82,580.02 on or before December 1, 2020; 2. $82,580.02 on or before December 1, 2021; 3. $82,580.02 on or before December 1, 2022; 4. $82,580.02 on or before December 1, 2023. - Ted Kantor, Engineering
Consideration and action to authorize County Judge to sign "Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price)" for the Ellis County Portion of FM 664 from IH 35 to West of Ferris Road (RCSJ 1051-01-054). Payment Schedule for the funds shall be: 1. $65,239.80 on or before December 1, 2020; 2. $65,239.80 on or before December 1, 2021; 3. $65,239.80 on or before December 1, 2022; 4. $65,239.80 on or before December 1, 2023. - Ted Kantor, Engineering
Discussion, consideration, and action on a request for funds to be transferred from Sheriff Vacant Salary Contingency to the Jail budget (0015-505020). The requested amount is for two (2) Step 1 Detention Officers - $84,000. This includes a request of the transfer of all pertinent funds for insurances, retirement, and taxes for the two positions. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Resolution encouraging the State Legislature to increase public participation in selection of County Tax Appraisal Boards. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 3
Auditor to inform Commissioners' Court of cash mishandling by an employee in the Tax Assessor Collector's Office. -Janet Martin, Audit 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
Recognition of Commissioner Kyle Butler receiving his Commissioners' Court Advanced Curriculum Certificate of Achievement from Taylor County Commissioner Chuck Statler, 2019-20 President of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas.
Administrative: A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports. A2 Approval of Commissioners' Court Special Meeting Minutes from and October 1, 2020 and Regular Meeting Minutes from October 5, 2020. - Krystal Valdez, County Clerk A3 Acceptance and approval of donation from New Earthlok of CSP material. - Lane Grayson, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 2 A4 Authorize payment 3 of 4 to TxDOT for the Ellis County portion of Loop 9 (ROW CSJ #2964-12- 003) in the amount of $89,905.45. - Ted Kantor, Engineering A5 Authorize payment 3 of 4 to TxDOT for the Ellis County portion of Loop 9 (ROW CSJ #2964-12- 004) in the amount of $47,081.32. - Ted Kantor, Engineering A6 Authorization for payment of FY2020-21 membership dues to the North Texas Council of Governments Regional Emergency Preparedness Program in the amount of $5,000.00, to be paid out of the Community Support line in the general fund (001-0140-508660). - Todd Little, County Judge A7 Authorization for payment of FY2020-21 membership dues to the North Texas Council of Governments Regional Public Works Program in the amount of $1,500.00, to be paid out of the Community Support line in the general fund (001-0140-508660). - Todd Little, County Judge Financial: Fl Acceptance of a tabulated report of the county's receipts and disbursements of funds from September 29, 2020 - October 9, 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.024. -Janet Martin, Audit F2 Acceptance of $86,424.00 from the Tech and Civic Life Grant, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.0106. -Janet Martin, Audit F3 Acceptance of the Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 monthly report for September 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.024. - Chris Macon, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 F4 Acceptance of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) monthly report for August 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.024. - Katherine Kitchens, CSCD F5 Acceptance of the Department of Development (DOD) monthly report for September 2020, pursuant to Local Government Code §114.024. -Alberto Mares, DOD F6 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0015-508070 Operating Exp by $260.00; INCREASE 001-0015-508060 Official Bond/Dues by $260.00. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff F7 FY2019-20 Line Item Adjustment: DECREASE 001-0140-508020 Maintenance/Equipment/Repairs by $7,252.87; INCREASE 001-0020-507020 Repairs by $7,252.87. - Todd Little, County Judge; Keith Roberts, Maintenance F8 Approval of mass gathering permit application refund to Waxahachie Booster Club in the amount of $250.00. - Todd Little, County Judge
Consideration and action of Watkins Addition Lots 2R and Lot 3, a replat of Watkins Addition Lot 2. The property contains ± 6.67 acres of land in A. De La Garza Survey, Abstract No. 2, ± 1,600 feet east of the intersection of E. State Hwy. 34 and Old Telico Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 2.
Consideration and action upon a request to release the maintenance bonds and accept infrastructure for Bryson Springs Phase II. The property contains ± 88.609 acres of land in the J.S. Berry Survey Abstract No. 86, located at the southeast intersection of Bryson Lane and Springer Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road & Bridge Precinct No. 4.
Consideration and action for the establishment of the "Rules for the Location and Operation of Slaughterhouses within Unincorporated Ellis County".
Consideration and approval for the County Judge to execute lease agreements with American National Leasing for two (2) 2020 Chevrolet Tahoes used for Police Patrol. One will be used as a Supervisor Patrol vehicle and the other will be used as a standard Patrol vehicle for the Sheriffs Department. Both are a three (3) year lease. Equipment for all vehicles from Cap fleet.
Consideration and approval to renew the following contracts: a. 2019-003 Emulsified Asphalt with Cleveland Asphalt Products, Inc. for a one (1) year renewal period effective December 19, 2020 to December 18, 2021. b. 2019-002 Road Materials with Arcosa Aggregates for a one (1) year period effective January 2, 2021 to January 1, 2022.
Consideration and approval for the County Judge to execute construction agreements with Northridge Construction Group, LLC regarding Courtroom No.6: a. Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor; $670,000.00; AIA101-2017. b. General Conditions of the Contract for Construction; AIA201-2017."
Discussion, consideration, and approval of Amendment No. 1 to Food Service Management Agreement.
Texas A&M Interpretation by Dr. Donald Kelm, District Extension Administrator. - Mark Arnold, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office
Consideration and approval for the appointment of the revised listing of presiding, alternate judges, and central counting station personnel for the upcoming two-year term (September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2022), as submitted by the Democratic and Republican Parties. -Jana Onyon, Elections
Consideration and action for County Judge to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ellis County and Indigent Healthcare Solutions, intended to document that both parties intend to extend for a period of two (2) years. - Jerri Klein, Indigent Health Coordinator
Consideration and action on a resolution for the FY2021 Texas Indigent Defense Formula Grant. - Todd Little, County Judge
Consideration and action to authorize the acceptance of engineering cost proposal and scope of work, and enter into a contract with Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for roadway condition assessment and analysis for Road and Bridge Precinct 2. - Ted Kantor, Engineering
Consideration and action to authorize County Judge to sign "Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price)" for the Ellis County Portion of FM 664 from West of Ferris Road to IH 45 (RCSJ 1051-03-002). Payment Schedule for the funds shall be: 1. $82,580.02 on or before December 1, 2020; 2. $82,580.02 on or before December 1, 2021; 3. $82,580.02 on or before December 1, 2022; 4. $82,580.02 on or before December 1, 2023. - Ted Kantor, Engineering
Consideration and action to authorize County Judge to sign "Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price)" for the Ellis County Portion of FM 664 from IH 35 to West of Ferris Road (RCSJ 1051-01-054). Payment Schedule for the funds shall be: 1. $65,239.80 on or before December 1, 2020; 2. $65,239.80 on or before December 1, 2021; 3. $65,239.80 on or before December 1, 2022; 4. $65,239.80 on or before December 1, 2023. - Ted Kantor, Engineering
Discussion, consideration, and action on a request for funds to be transferred from Sheriff Vacant Salary Contingency to the Jail budget (0015-505020). The requested amount is for two (2) Step 1 Detention Officers - $84,000. This includes a request of the transfer of all pertinent funds for insurances, retirement, and taxes for the two positions. - Chuck Edge, Sheriff
Resolution encouraging the State Legislature to increase public participation in selection of County Tax Appraisal Boards. - Paul Perry, Commissioner, Road & Bridge Precinct 3
Auditor to inform Commissioners' Court of cash mishandling by an employee in the Tax Assessor Collector's Office. -Janet Martin, Audit ADJOURNMENT