2024 OCT25 PM 4:29 FILEDFOR RECORD KRYSTAL. VALDEZ ELLIS COUNTY CLERK  UNTY  FTY TODD LITTLE County. Judge KRYSTAL VALDEZ Ellis County Clerk  RANDY: STINSON Commissioner Pct. #1 LANE GRAYSON Commissioner Pct.# #2  LOUIS PONDER Commissioner Pct. #3 KYLE BUTLER Commissioner Pct. #4  NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING ELLIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT  Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners Court will be held on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Courtroom (2nd floor) of the Historic Ellis County Courthouse, located at 101 W. Main Street, Waxahachie, Texas. A quorum of the Court will be physically present. During  this meeting time, the following will be discussed and considered:  OPENING COURT  The County. Judge will call the meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare that notices have been  legally posted, pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Government Code Chapter 551.  MOTION TO OPEN MEETING  INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- = Precinct 1 Commissioner Randy. Stinson  PUBLIC COMMENT - Members of the public will have the opportunity to make their comments at the time the  agenda item is being addressed. RECOGNITIONS  R.1 Resolution recognizing Operation Green Light in support of our veterans.  CONSENT AGENDA- Consideration and action:  Administrative Consent:  A.1 Approval of regular bills, payroll, and officers' reports. - County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers A.2 Approval of the Commissioners Court regular meeting minutes from October 15th, 2024.-C County A.3 Acceptance of the September 2024 cash audit reports, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code  Clerk Krystal Valdez  $115.002. - County Auditor Staci Parr  Ellis County Commissioners' Court Meeting October 29+h, 2024 www.co.ellis.t.us    A.4 Acceptance of the County Auditor's monthly report for September 2024, pursuant to Texas Local  Government Code $114.025. - County Auditor. Staci Parr  A.5 Acceptance of a tabulated report of the county's receipts and disbursements of funds from September 215,2024- October 19th, 2024, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code $114.024. - County Auditor  Staci Parr  A.6 Approval of the Engineering Department monthly financial report for September 2024, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code $114.044. - Department of Development Director Alberto Mares A.7 Approval to move Office of Constable, Pct. 3, and the Departments of Behavioral Health, Emergency Management, Information Technology, and Maintenance as outlined in the supplemental document.  County. Judge Todd Little  Financial Consent:  F.1 Approval of the yearly contribution tot the Ellis County Children's/ Advocacy Center for Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of $70,000.00. Funding will come from the Community Support budget line. - County  Judge Todd Little  F.2 Approval to pay a $50,000.00 invoice to the Ellis County Museum for the Fiscal Year 2024 yearly F.3 Approval for the County Judge to obtain membership for Ellis County from the Texas Conference of Urban Counties for Fiscal Year 2025 in the amount of $10,074.00.- County. Judge Todd Little F.4 FY24 Line-item Transfer. - The Honorable. Jackie Miller, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2  contribution. = County. Judge Todd Little  Decrease 001-0520-508730 (Maint-RPSOfc Equip) by $202.78 Increase 001-0520-508680 (Contract Services) by $202.78  F.5 FY24 Line-item Transfer. = The Honorable William Wallace, District. Judge, 378th District Court  Decrease 001-0190-508880 (Computer Software) by $2,800.00 Increase 001-0190-508050 (Conference) by $2,613.00 Increase 001-0190-506980 (Law Books/Dues). by $126.00 Increase 001-0190-507030 (Telephone) by $61.00  REGULAR AGENDA-Dscussion, Consideration and Action  Department of Development:  1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action on a variance request to Volume I, Section IV (A) oft the  Subdivision & Development Standards regarding the minimum public road frontage requirements for Parcel ID 189402. This t 2.59-acre site is located t 2,025 feet northeast of the intersection of Cox Road and Crownover Road, located int the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road  and Bridge Precinct No. 3.  Ellis County Commissioners' Court Meeting October 29+h, 2024 www.co.ellis.tK.us  2    1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action to accept a performance bond for the proposed Cunningham Estates Phase 2. The + 153.126-acre site is located: t 1,590 feet west of the intersection of Old Maypearl Road and Cunningham Meadows Road, situated ini the W. Lockwood Survey, Abstract No. 647 & the A. Ferguson Survey, Abstract No. 350, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3. 1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action to release a letter of credit int the amount of $811,699.85 and accept infrastructure for Sagebrush Addition. The + 92.217-acre site is located at the intersection of Longbranch Road & Hayes Road, ini the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road  and Bridge Precinct No. 4.  1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a plat of JCG Ranch. The t 1.663-acre site isl located t 165 feet south of thei intersection of Parksville Drive and FM 983, situated in the M. Phelps  Survey, Abstract No. 824, Ferris, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.  1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a plat of Langer - FM 1181 Addition, Lots 1R,2,&3, Block Al being a replat of Langer-F FM 1181 Addition, Lot 1, Block A. The t 15.109-acre site is located at the intersection of Log Cabin Road and Old Telico Road, Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No.  2.  1.6 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a plat of GA Morgan Estates. The: t 1.41- acre site is located: t 1,775 feet west of the intersection of Hoyt Road and Angus Road, situated in the W.C. Moody Survey, Abstract No. 747, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.  1.7 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a plat of Lawson Estates. The: t 1.239-acre site is located southeast of thei intersection of Thunder Road and FM: 308, situated int the. John CL Logan  Survey, Abstract No. 649, Milford, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.  1.8 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Heirloom, Phase 1A. The t 27.461-acre site is located +4,000 feet east oft the intersection of S. 14th Street and FM 875, situated int the R. Rowles Survey, Abstract No. 938, and the S. Smith Survey, Abstract No. 973, in the extraterritorial) jurisdiction (ETJ) )of  Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.  1.9 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Heirloom, Phase 1B. The: t 77.047-acre site is located +4,000 feet east oft the intersection of S. 14th Street and FM 875, situated int the R. Rowles Survey, Abstract No. 938, ini the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3. 1.10 Discussion, consideration, and action on a plat of Heirloom, Phase 1C. The t 63.997-acre site is located +4,000 feet east of the intersection ofs. 14th Street and FM 875, situated int the R. Rowles Survey, Abstract No. 938 and the M.H. Davis Survey, Abstract No. 314, ini the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of  Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.  1.11 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a plat of Henson Addition. The: t 10.004- acre site is located t 850 feet south of the intersection of West Highland Road and Bryson Lane, situated in part of Asa R. Newton Survey, Abstract No. 793, ini the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of  Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No.4 4.  Ellis County Commissioners' Court Meeting October. 29", 2024 www.co.ellis-tK.us  3    Purchasing:  2.1 Discussion, consideration, and action on the purchase and installation of three washer/extractors for the Ellis County Detention Center, using BuyBoard Contract 682-22, in an amount of $117,235.40. 2.2 Discussion, consideration, and action to advertise and solicit a request for bids for convenience store 2.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval to surplus nine (9) handheld radios to the Texas State Guard HAM Radio unit: five (5) Kenwood TK-5520's, two (2) Kenwood TK-2170's, and two (2) Kenwood TK-  fuel.  5410's.  2.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to award Bid Number RFB-2024-012-Flex Base, Type A, Grade 1-2 Combination Mix and the authorization for the County Judge to execute the contracts with the vendors  in Attachment A. Grade2 2.  2.5 Discussion, consideration, and action to advertise and solicit a request for bids for Flex Base, Type A, 2.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval to renew Microsoft 365 software licenses for Sheriff's Office using DIR-CPO-5091 with SHI Government Solutions, LLC in the amount of $120,526.56 2.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval to renew Microsoft 365 software licenses for County offices using DIR-CPO-5237 with SHI Government Solutions, LLC in the amount of $150,266.88. 2.8 Discussion, consideration, and approval to purchase a Nutanix Virtualization Platform for the I.T. Department, including hardware, software, and support services from Safari Micro, using the TIPS  Cooperative Contract # 240101 ini the amount of $184,226.62.  Administrative:  3.1 Presentation by the North Central Texas Council of Governments Agency on the Aging Advisory Committee for the 2024 status update. - Doni Green, North Central Texas Council of Governments  Director of Aging Programs  3.2 Presentation regarding succession planning for the Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm. - Lu Ann Aday, 3.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval to amend and assign the ARPA Grant Agreement with the Eagle Oak Retreat Foundation to the Boulder Crest Foundation. - CountyJudge Todd Little 3.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the appointment of the amended listing of presiding, alternate judges, and central counting station personnel for the upcoming two-year term (September 15t, 2024 through August 31st, 2026), as submitted by the Republican and Democratic Parties.  President of Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm, Inc.  Elections Administrator. Jana Onyon  Ellis County Commissioners' Court Meeting October. 29th, 2024 www.co.ellis.x.us  4    3.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County. Judge to sign the Resolution for the FY2025 3.6 Discussion, consideration, and action to engage Littler Mendelson P.C. for updating, amending, and drafting new employment policies & procedures for Ellis County. = County. Judge Todd Little  Texas Indigent Defense Commission Formula Grant. - County Auditor Staci Parr  MOTION TO ENTER 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 oft the matters listed in this agenda, in the order deemed appropriate, as authorized by Texas Government Code Chapter 551, or to seek the advice of its attorney and/or other attorneys representing Ellis County on any matteri in which the duty oft the attorney to the Commissioners Court under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct oft the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Texas Government Code Chapter. 551 or as otherwise may be permitted under Chapter 551. 4.1 Pursuant to Texas Government Code $551.071 (1), consultation with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation concerning TCEQ matters, specifically pending Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems permits (TPDES) and pending petitions for the creation of Municipal Utility Districts  (MUD's)  4.2 Pursuant toTexas Government Code Section 551.072, deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if the 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 Texas Government Code $551.074, to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or  employee of the County Attorney's Office.  ADIOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ADIOURNMENT OF REGULAR MEETING Signed the 25th of October, 2024-  Todd Little, County. Judge   ,t the undersigned, County Clerk Ellis County, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners' Courti isat true and correct copy ofs said! Notice, thatireceiveds said Notice, andi it was posted at the doors oft the Ellis County Courthouse,  a place readily accessible tot the general publica at all times on the 25th of October, 2024 at4:29 p.m.  Julhanluo  Krystal Valdez,  Depuhy    OUNTY,  Ellis County Commissioners' Court Meeting October. 29th, 2024 www.co.ellis.tK.us  5