It very well could be that these block grants were already budgeted for in the federal largess, but they were rolled into the stimulus. However, I don't like it. Notice the red text...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2010
Prepared by: Ellis County Communications
101 W. Main Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Contact: Diana Buckley, 972-825-5087, Diana.Buckley@co.ellis.tx.us
Caution urged in use of fireworks
With soaking rains a strong possibility for the week, Ellis County Commissioners took no action on a proposed burn ban during Monday night’s meeting, opting instead to urge citizens to exercise caution in the use of fireworks during the upcoming holiday weekend.
“I am hoping that we are going to get enough rain this week to lower the (Keetch-Byram Drought Index) sufficiently and mitigate some grass fires,” said Fire Marshal’s Investigator Jim Pharr. “Hopefully, the public will be careful.”
According to Pharr, the KBDI stood at 521 on Monday, with forecasts calling for significant rain. Historically, the Court has enacted a ban when the index rises above 500, but the hope of immediate relief along with the difficulty of notifying the public in time for the July 4 holiday and a concern about economic impacts stayed the action.
The National Fire Protection Association and the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimate that:
30,100 fires are caused by fireworks each year
7,000 injuries were caused by fireworks in 2008
Seven deaths were related to fireworks in 2008
$34 million direct property loss from fireworks was sustained in 2008
62 percent of injured persons were male
Two of every five people injured were under the age of 15
For additional recommendations on fireworks safety, including a short safety video, visit fireworkssafety.org.
Commissioners voted to authorize an agreement with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant in the amount of $138,184 funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
“We’ve been involved with our energy management for several years, to look at our energy usage and see how we could reduce it,” said County Engineer Joe White, adding that the recent move into the new facility in downtown Waxahachie is expected to have a positive impact on the County’s energy consumption. “This grant is set up so you can find your main use of electricity that could be more efficient.”
White said the older portion of the detention center, phases one and two, are highly inefficient in terms of energy usage.
“This grant would allow us to have a large engineering and energy management firm to come in and do an assessment, and if funds are left over, we could apply those toward some of the small fixes,” he added. “We have an RFQ out and are in the process of looking at those.”
The Court also approved a letter to be sent to responsible local inspection stations recognizing their compliance with state emissions inspection laws.
“We support these stations that are doing the right thing and voluntarily complying with what the state requires regarding inspection of vehicles and emissions,” said Brad Elliott, Deputy Constable Pct. 2. “Since the beginning, we have gone from where we had anywhere from 150 to 175 fraudulent inspections that actually occurred at the inspection station, to where we now have 25.”
Elliott said there are 37 inspection stations county wide, with 29 of those expected to receive the letter of appreciation.
In other business, Commissioners:
Appointed Dub Nowell to the board of the Red Oak Emergency Services District #4 for a term to run through December, 2011;
Approved a three year contract with Westlaw online subscription service to include an additional Westpack discount of 50 percent on Texas Cases and Texas Jurisprudence print titles, saving $13,676 in Law Library funds annually;
Approved closure of a dedicated alleyway located in Skyline Acres Subdivision in precinct 4;
Took no action on the proposed purchase of cold laid asphalt from APEX Company;
Adjourned into executive session to consult with counsel regarding possible sale or lease of real property, regarding Cause No. 80843, Ellis County et al v Michael McConnell et al, and regarding Cause No. 79293, City of Milford v Nestor Calderon, Jr. et al, with no resulting action taken.
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miércoles, 30 de junio de 2010
jueves, 24 de junio de 2010
Emergency Services District No. 4 | Dub Nowell on Monday Agenda
Our county commissioners can do no wrong by appointing former Red Oak fire chief Dub Nowell to the Emergency Services District No. 4 board of directors. He's on the agenda for Monday night's commissioners court meeting. He would bring an immense amount of experience to ESD No. 4.
Commissioners Court | More Federal Funds...When Did Ellis County Get an 'Emissions Enforcement Officer?'
It never fails...it really doesn't...our commissioners are meeting Monday at 6 p.m. The agenda seeks to get commissioners to accept more federal bailout money...and what's this with an Ellis County Emissions Enforcement Officer?
3.2
Consideration and action for a letter of commendation to local inspection stations from the Ellis County Emissions Enforcement Officer and the County Commissioners and the County Judge.
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Brad Elliott, Deputy, Constable Pct 2
3.4
Consideration and action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) in the amount of $138,184, funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Funds to be used to perform an energy audit on the existing county jail and the retrofit of some equipment identified in the energy audit.
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Joe White, Engineer
3.2
Consideration and action for a letter of commendation to local inspection stations from the Ellis County Emissions Enforcement Officer and the County Commissioners and the County Judge.
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Brad Elliott, Deputy, Constable Pct 2
3.4
Consideration and action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) in the amount of $138,184, funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Funds to be used to perform an energy audit on the existing county jail and the retrofit of some equipment identified in the energy audit.
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Joe White, Engineer
lunes, 14 de junio de 2010
Rural Fire Districts Asked to Comply in Time for Federally Mandated 'Reprogramming'
From today's Ellis County Commissioner's court meeting...The more interesting stuff is bold-texted in red...the stuff about the federal mandate and the pay raise...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2010
Prepared by: Ellis County Communications
101 W. Main Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Contact: Diana Buckley, 972-825-5087, Diana.Buckley@co.ellis.tx.us
Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee to disband
As county departments complete their move into the new courts building on Jackson Street in Waxahachie, the Commissioners’ Court prepared to disband the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee.
“I know everyone is aware that we had a very dedicated bond oversight committee, who were stewards of the building project,” said County Judge Carol Bush during Monday’s regularly-scheduled meeting of the Commissioners’ Court. “They did a fabulous job and we owe a great debt of gratitude to all of them.”
Members of the committee are Roy Orr (Chair), Cathy Altman, Cheree´ Barrett, Jimmy Boon, Larry Burns (Co-Chair), Ken Chambers, Albert Garcia Sr., Scott Jackson, John Knight, Bill Lewis, James Moon, Charlie Morton, John Tabor, John Wyckoff, and Doug Young.
The committee, which has been meeting quarterly for almost three years, will be officially disbanded following its final meeting, scheduled for Monday, June 21, 2010.
“That will be a fun time to rehash a little history and sort of pat each other on the backs for the success of our adding this new facility,” Bush concluded.
The Court also voted to reaffirm the historic Ellis County Courthouse, located at 101 West Main in Waxahachie, as the location for all legal postings for the County.
“We are required by law to have legal postings in a place that’s public and where the public can go 24/7 to see these items,” Bush said. “We do post on our website, but we have a bulletin board that you are familiar with outside. Because we are now in the two different facilities, we don’t want any confusion, so we want to go ahead and designate one locale. I am suggesting that it continue to be right here at 101 West Main.”
Commissioner Bill Dodson, pct. 2, received the support of the other members of the Court for a memo to be sent out to all Volunteer Fire Departments and all Emergency Service Districts regarding emergency radio communications.
“In 2013 we will be required to go to narrow band,” Dodson said. “We’ve got to do something now to give ourselves time to do the testing.”
Dodson’s memo asks all rural fire personnel who have not already complied with voluntary reprogramming to take their equipment in for programming. Some equipment, depending upon its age, may have to be replaced.
“This has been complicated, and there have been lots of meetings,” Bush added. “Bill, you’ve done a great job.”
In other business, Commissioners:
Authorized the Ellis County and District Attorney’s Office to file an application for temporary restraining order and pleading for a temporary injunction and permanent injunction in Cause No. 80843, Ellis County, et. al. v. Michael McConnell, et. al, in the 40th Judicial District Court, Ellis County, Texas.
Authorized upgrade of a precinct 2 road worker position from Road Worker VI ($17.75 per hour) to Equipment Operator ($18.12/hour) effective June 28, 2010;
Selected three public members and three alternate public members for the Elected Official Salary Grievance Committee for FY 2010-2011, drawing from a list of grand jurors for the preceding year as required by statute.
Diana Buckley
Ellis County Human Services
972-825-5085
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2010
Prepared by: Ellis County Communications
101 W. Main Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Contact: Diana Buckley, 972-825-5087, Diana.Buckley@co.ellis.tx.us
Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee to disband
As county departments complete their move into the new courts building on Jackson Street in Waxahachie, the Commissioners’ Court prepared to disband the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee.
“I know everyone is aware that we had a very dedicated bond oversight committee, who were stewards of the building project,” said County Judge Carol Bush during Monday’s regularly-scheduled meeting of the Commissioners’ Court. “They did a fabulous job and we owe a great debt of gratitude to all of them.”
Members of the committee are Roy Orr (Chair), Cathy Altman, Cheree´ Barrett, Jimmy Boon, Larry Burns (Co-Chair), Ken Chambers, Albert Garcia Sr., Scott Jackson, John Knight, Bill Lewis, James Moon, Charlie Morton, John Tabor, John Wyckoff, and Doug Young.
The committee, which has been meeting quarterly for almost three years, will be officially disbanded following its final meeting, scheduled for Monday, June 21, 2010.
“That will be a fun time to rehash a little history and sort of pat each other on the backs for the success of our adding this new facility,” Bush concluded.
The Court also voted to reaffirm the historic Ellis County Courthouse, located at 101 West Main in Waxahachie, as the location for all legal postings for the County.
“We are required by law to have legal postings in a place that’s public and where the public can go 24/7 to see these items,” Bush said. “We do post on our website, but we have a bulletin board that you are familiar with outside. Because we are now in the two different facilities, we don’t want any confusion, so we want to go ahead and designate one locale. I am suggesting that it continue to be right here at 101 West Main.”
Commissioner Bill Dodson, pct. 2, received the support of the other members of the Court for a memo to be sent out to all Volunteer Fire Departments and all Emergency Service Districts regarding emergency radio communications.
“In 2013 we will be required to go to narrow band,” Dodson said. “We’ve got to do something now to give ourselves time to do the testing.”
Dodson’s memo asks all rural fire personnel who have not already complied with voluntary reprogramming to take their equipment in for programming. Some equipment, depending upon its age, may have to be replaced.
“This has been complicated, and there have been lots of meetings,” Bush added. “Bill, you’ve done a great job.”
In other business, Commissioners:
Authorized the Ellis County and District Attorney’s Office to file an application for temporary restraining order and pleading for a temporary injunction and permanent injunction in Cause No. 80843, Ellis County, et. al. v. Michael McConnell, et. al, in the 40th Judicial District Court, Ellis County, Texas.
Authorized upgrade of a precinct 2 road worker position from Road Worker VI ($17.75 per hour) to Equipment Operator ($18.12/hour) effective June 28, 2010;
Selected three public members and three alternate public members for the Elected Official Salary Grievance Committee for FY 2010-2011, drawing from a list of grand jurors for the preceding year as required by statute.
Diana Buckley
Ellis County Human Services
972-825-5085
domingo, 13 de junio de 2010
Commissioners Court | June 14, 2010 | Federal Mandates
Unfortunately, I cannot make 10 a.m. meetings at the courthouse due to worksuch, but there are federal mandates the county will abide by stemming from the Federal Communications Commission. A couple of county commissioners say upgrading the antennas, towers and other communication equipment in our county will help Emergency Services Districts, fire districts, etc. That may be true, but is there a cost associated with this, or is it simply a mandate that attaches to it federal money?
The Pro-Side of the Argument:
ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/technology/communication/fcc-narrowbandi
ng.htm
The Con-Side of the Argument:
blog.tcomeng.com/index.php/2009/digital-trunked-radio-system-failures/
blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/12/clevelands_policecar_radio_sys.html
barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=54&theme=Printer
The Pro-Side of the Argument:
ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/technology/communication/fcc-narrowbandi
ng.htm
The Con-Side of the Argument:
blog.tcomeng.com/index.php/2009/digital-trunked-radio-system-failures/
blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/12/clevelands_policecar_radio_sys.html
barnstablearc.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=54&theme=Printer
jueves, 10 de junio de 2010
10 a.m. Monday | Commissioners Seek Pay Raises, Compliance w/Federal Emergency Management Laws
Dammit, why why why why why are they doing this in a 10 a.m. meeting? Because they figure no one will show up on an early-morning meeting to do what, to question and scrutinize THIS:
3.3 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding upgrade of Precinct 2 Road Worker position and salary from Road Worker VI ($17.75 / hour) to Equipment Operator ($18.12 / hour) effective June 28, 2010.
- Bill Dodson, Commissioner Pct. 2
- Bill Dodson, Commissioner Pct. 2
3.5 Consideration and action as may be appropriate for acceptance and distribution of a letter to be sent to all entities related to Ellis County Emergency Services regarding updating equipment in order to be in compliance of the upcoming 2013 Federal mandates.
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
ELLIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ COURT
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will be held on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 10:00 A.M., in the Historic Ellis County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Courtroom (2nd flr), 101 West Main Street, Waxahachie, Texas at which time the following will be discussed and considered, to-wit:
County Judge:
Judge Carol Bush
Commissioners:
Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pct. 1
Bill Dodson, Commissioner, Pct. 2
Heath Sims, Commissioner, Pct. 3
Ron Brown, Commissioner, Pct. 4
County Clerk:
Cindy Polley, County Clerk
County & District Attorney’s Office:
Ann Montgomery, Assistant County Attorney
Lee Auvenshine, Assistant County Attorney
OPENING COURT
County Judge will call meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
1.2 Motion to Open Court.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Dennis Robinson
CONSENT AGENDA – Consideration and Action:
Administrative:
A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports
A2 Approval of the May, 2010 travel reports for the Texas AgriLife Extension office.
Mark Arnold, Agriculture; Page Bishop, 4-H; Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Sciences
A3 Approval of a resolution showing support for the transfer of authority to the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority from the Texas Department of State Health Services on or before September 1, 2011.
Janis Burdett, Ellis County Board Representative, Juvenile Services
Financial:
F1 From 001-0020-50809, Auto Repair To 001-0020-50810, Auto Tire – Keith Roberts, Maintenance
F2 From 001-0385-50801, Supplies; 001-0385-50802, Equipment; 001-0385-50803, Furniture/Fixtures; 001-0385-50553, Social Security; 001-0385-50601, Travel Reimbursement; 001-0385-50703, Telephone To 001-0385-50807, Visiting Judge; 001-0385-50873, Maintenance/Repairs/Office Equipment. – Gene Calvert, County Court at Law #2
F3 From 004-0652-30302, RB2 Fund Balance Carryover; 004-0652-30302, RB2 Fund Balance Carryover To 004-0652-50911, RB2 Gravel; 004-0652-50915, RB2 Asphalt. – Bill Dodson, Commissioner Pct 2
F4 From 001-0050-50802, Equipment; 001-0050-50803, Furniture/Fixtures To 001-0050-50884 Auto Insurance; 001-0050-50801, Supplies. – Mark Arnold, Tx Agri-Life Extension
F5 From 001-0015-50865, Employee Screening To 001-0015-50802, Equipment. – Dennis Brearley, Jail
F6 From 001-520-50874, Docket Books; 001-0520-50601, Travel Reimbursement To 001-0520-50801, Supplies; 001-0520-50805, Conference. – Jackie Miller, Jr., JP 2
F7 From 013-0101-40059, State Funding; 013-0101-40002, Interest; 013-0101-30302, Fund Balance To 013-0101-50920, Materials, 013-0202-50920, Materials; 013-0303-50920, Materials; 013-0404-50920, Materials. – Mike Navarro, Auditor
Simplified Plats:
2.1 Fleming Corner, 1 lot - Darren and Kerry Fleming, Pct. 1.
2.2 Shane’s Place North, 2 lots - Shane Winters, Pct. 2.
ADMINISTRATIVE
3.1 Consideration and action to disband the Bond Oversight Committee, effective at the time of the last meeting on June 21.2010.
- Carol Bush, Ellis County Judge
3.2 Consideration and action to authorize the Ellis County and District Attorney Office’s filing of an application for temporary restraining order and pleading for a temporary injunction and permanent injunction in Cause No. 80843, Ellis County, et. al. v. Michael McConnell, et. al., in the 40th Judicial District Court, Ellis County, Texas.
- Lee Auvenshine, Assistant District & County Attorney
3.3 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding upgrade of Precinct 2 Road Worker position and salary from Road Worker VI ($17.75 / hour) to Equipment Operator ($18.12 / hour) effective June 28, 2010.
- Bill Dodson, Commissioner Pct. 2
3.4 Consideration and action regarding selection of three (3) public members of the Elected Official Salary Grievance Committee for FY 2010-2011. The names are drawn from a list of grand jurors for the preceding year. (Texas Local Government Code § 152.014 and § 152.015).
- Cindy Polley, County Clerk
3.5 Consideration and action as may be appropriate for acceptance and distribution of a letter to be sent to all entities related to Ellis County Emergency Services regarding updating equipment in order to be in compliance of the upcoming 2013 Federal mandates.
- Bill Dodson, Commissioner Pct. 2
3.6 Consideration and action to reaffirm the Ellis County Courthouse located at 101 West Main, Waxahachie, Texas, as the location for legal postings for the county.
- Carol Bush, Ellis 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 §551.072, 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 §551.072.”
4.1 Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding the possible sale or lease 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”.
4.2 Pursuant to 551.071(1)(a) of the Texas Government Code, consultation with legal counsel regarding an application for temporary restraining order and pleading for a temporary injunction and permanent injunction in Cause No. 80843, Ellis County, et. al. v. Michael McConnell, et. al., in the 40th Judicial District Court, Ellis County, Texas.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Signed this the ___ day of June, 2010.
___________________________________
Carol L. Bush
Ellis County Judge
I, the undersigned, County Clerk of the Ellis County Commissioners Court do hereby certify that the above Notice of Regular Meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court is a true and correct copy of said Notice, that I received said Notice, and it was posted at the doors of the Ellis County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times on the _____ day of June, 2010, at ____________ a.m./p.m.
Cindy Polley, County Clerk
By__________________________________
Deputy
3.3 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding upgrade of Precinct 2 Road Worker position and salary from Road Worker VI ($17.75 / hour) to Equipment Operator ($18.12 / hour) effective June 28, 2010.
- Bill Dodson, Commissioner Pct. 2
- Bill Dodson, Commissioner Pct. 2
3.5 Consideration and action as may be appropriate for acceptance and distribution of a letter to be sent to all entities related to Ellis County Emergency Services regarding updating equipment in order to be in compliance of the upcoming 2013 Federal mandates.
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
ELLIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ COURT
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will be held on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 10:00 A.M., in the Historic Ellis County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Courtroom (2nd flr), 101 West Main Street, Waxahachie, Texas at which time the following will be discussed and considered, to-wit:
County Judge:
Judge Carol Bush
Commissioners:
Dennis Robinson, Commissioner, Pct. 1
Bill Dodson, Commissioner, Pct. 2
Heath Sims, Commissioner, Pct. 3
Ron Brown, Commissioner, Pct. 4
County Clerk:
Cindy Polley, County Clerk
County & District Attorney’s Office:
Ann Montgomery, Assistant County Attorney
Lee Auvenshine, Assistant County Attorney
OPENING COURT
County Judge will call meeting to order, declare quorum if present, and declare notices legally posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
1.2 Motion to Open Court.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Dennis Robinson
CONSENT AGENDA – Consideration and Action:
Administrative:
A1 Approval of Regular Bills, Payroll, and Officers' Reports
A2 Approval of the May, 2010 travel reports for the Texas AgriLife Extension office.
Mark Arnold, Agriculture; Page Bishop, 4-H; Rita Hodges, Family & Consumer Sciences
A3 Approval of a resolution showing support for the transfer of authority to the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority from the Texas Department of State Health Services on or before September 1, 2011.
Janis Burdett, Ellis County Board Representative, Juvenile Services
Financial:
F1 From 001-0020-50809, Auto Repair To 001-0020-50810, Auto Tire – Keith Roberts, Maintenance
F2 From 001-0385-50801, Supplies; 001-0385-50802, Equipment; 001-0385-50803, Furniture/Fixtures; 001-0385-50553, Social Security; 001-0385-50601, Travel Reimbursement; 001-0385-50703, Telephone To 001-0385-50807, Visiting Judge; 001-0385-50873, Maintenance/Repairs/Office Equipment. – Gene Calvert, County Court at Law #2
F3 From 004-0652-30302, RB2 Fund Balance Carryover; 004-0652-30302, RB2 Fund Balance Carryover To 004-0652-50911, RB2 Gravel; 004-0652-50915, RB2 Asphalt. – Bill Dodson, Commissioner Pct 2
F4 From 001-0050-50802, Equipment; 001-0050-50803, Furniture/Fixtures To 001-0050-50884 Auto Insurance; 001-0050-50801, Supplies. – Mark Arnold, Tx Agri-Life Extension
F5 From 001-0015-50865, Employee Screening To 001-0015-50802, Equipment. – Dennis Brearley, Jail
F6 From 001-520-50874, Docket Books; 001-0520-50601, Travel Reimbursement To 001-0520-50801, Supplies; 001-0520-50805, Conference. – Jackie Miller, Jr., JP 2
F7 From 013-0101-40059, State Funding; 013-0101-40002, Interest; 013-0101-30302, Fund Balance To 013-0101-50920, Materials, 013-0202-50920, Materials; 013-0303-50920, Materials; 013-0404-50920, Materials. – Mike Navarro, Auditor
Simplified Plats:
2.1 Fleming Corner, 1 lot - Darren and Kerry Fleming, Pct. 1.
2.2 Shane’s Place North, 2 lots - Shane Winters, Pct. 2.
ADMINISTRATIVE
3.1 Consideration and action to disband the Bond Oversight Committee, effective at the time of the last meeting on June 21.2010.
- Carol Bush, Ellis County Judge
3.2 Consideration and action to authorize the Ellis County and District Attorney Office’s filing of an application for temporary restraining order and pleading for a temporary injunction and permanent injunction in Cause No. 80843, Ellis County, et. al. v. Michael McConnell, et. al., in the 40th Judicial District Court, Ellis County, Texas.
- Lee Auvenshine, Assistant District & County Attorney
3.3 Consideration and action as may be appropriate regarding upgrade of Precinct 2 Road Worker position and salary from Road Worker VI ($17.75 / hour) to Equipment Operator ($18.12 / hour) effective June 28, 2010.
- Bill Dodson, Commissioner Pct. 2
3.4 Consideration and action regarding selection of three (3) public members of the Elected Official Salary Grievance Committee for FY 2010-2011. The names are drawn from a list of grand jurors for the preceding year. (Texas Local Government Code § 152.014 and § 152.015).
- Cindy Polley, County Clerk
3.5 Consideration and action as may be appropriate for acceptance and distribution of a letter to be sent to all entities related to Ellis County Emergency Services regarding updating equipment in order to be in compliance of the upcoming 2013 Federal mandates.
- Bill Dodson, Commissioner Pct. 2
3.6 Consideration and action to reaffirm the Ellis County Courthouse located at 101 West Main, Waxahachie, Texas, as the location for legal postings for the county.
- Carol Bush, Ellis 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 §551.072, 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 §551.072.”
4.1 Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Government Code, consultation with counsel regarding the possible sale or lease 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”.
4.2 Pursuant to 551.071(1)(a) of the Texas Government Code, consultation with legal counsel regarding an application for temporary restraining order and pleading for a temporary injunction and permanent injunction in Cause No. 80843, Ellis County, et. al. v. Michael McConnell, et. al., in the 40th Judicial District Court, Ellis County, Texas.
ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Signed this the ___ day of June, 2010.
___________________________________
Carol L. Bush
Ellis County Judge
I, the undersigned, County Clerk of the Ellis County Commissioners Court do hereby certify that the above Notice of Regular Meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court is a true and correct copy of said Notice, that I received said Notice, and it was posted at the doors of the Ellis County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times on the _____ day of June, 2010, at ____________ a.m./p.m.
Cindy Polley, County Clerk
By__________________________________
Deputy
Precinct 4 County Employees Accused of Dumping Asphalt in Creek
If a private citizen was accused of illegal dumping, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office would investigate, and refer the case to prosecutors in the DA's office. So I'm curious how the actions - or lack of action - will play out when the accusations are against county employees.
Employees of Ellis County’s commissioner Precinct 4 and residents of Midlothian have alleged seeing county dump trucks of pouring asphalt in creeks and a flood plain in the 2500 block of Walnut Grove, according to documents received by The Palmer Post in an open records request.
Once the environmentalists in Midlothian get word of this, I'm sure a simple open records act request can be filed with Ellis County for these exact documents that I have in my possession. The allegations are clear-cut. Witnesses saw Precinct 4 employees dumping asphalt into a creek.
The "Cover-Up Clock" is ticking...let's see who has the balls in our county government to truly investigate these allegations...
Employees of Ellis County’s commissioner Precinct 4 and residents of Midlothian have alleged seeing county dump trucks of pouring asphalt in creeks and a flood plain in the 2500 block of Walnut Grove, according to documents received by The Palmer Post in an open records request.
Once the environmentalists in Midlothian get word of this, I'm sure a simple open records act request can be filed with Ellis County for these exact documents that I have in my possession. The allegations are clear-cut. Witnesses saw Precinct 4 employees dumping asphalt into a creek.
The "Cover-Up Clock" is ticking...let's see who has the balls in our county government to truly investigate these allegations...
jueves, 3 de junio de 2010
Ellis County | New Courts Building Christened; Somewhere, Al Cornelius is Crying
Al Cornelius, the former county judge ('98-'02) who gave us the Pink Elephant (the former justice center that had to be razed...passed with a tax anticipation note after voters rejected it at the polls), now lives in Oregon, and he left town as soon as he was done screwing us over and over again...may he look to this new courts building with shame...and one day, judgment will come to him for his and his commissioners' court misdeeds.
Prepared by: Ellis County Communications
101 W. Main Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Contact: Diana Buckley, 972-825-5087, Diana.Buckley@co.ellis.tx.us
Grand Opening Celebrated
County officials and employees and members of the public gathered this afternoon to celebrate the opening of the County’s new courts and administration building, county jail expansion, and the City of Waxahachie’s new parking garage.
“I’d like to extend a warm welcome to the various mayors, city councilmen, elected officials from around the county, law enforcement, and each and every one of you who has chosen to celebrate this momentous occasion,” said County Judge Carol Bush. “What an honor and a privilege it is for me to be standing here today hosting the dedication of the new Ellis County Courts Administration building, the new Waxahachie Parking Garage, and our jail expansion.”
After a moving invocation by County and District Attorney Joe Grubbs, in which he recognized that there is no authority except from God and asked that each person in authority be possessed of humility and a servant’s attitude, Waxahachie High School Senior Camille Spooner sang the national anthem while onlookers turned toward a U.S. flag that has flown over the nation’s capitol, provided by Congressman Joe Barton.
On behalf of the Commissioners’ Court, Bush went on to extend thanks to the many individuals who have worked together over the last few years to get to this point, beginning with the Facilities Committee appointed by the Court several years ago to study the issue.
“They gave their time, energy, and thick skins and without them, truly, we would not be here today,” Bush said.
Members of the original Facilities Committee included Don Frisbee, Dave Risinger, Larry Burns, Jon Davis, and the late Joe Bob Wilson. Commissioners Ron Brown, pct. 4, and Heath Sims, pct. 3, also served on the committee, which worked with then County Planner Clyde Melick and County Engineer Joe White to assess the condition and functionality of existing county facilities and, as Bush said, “chart a course” for the county.
Bush applauded the “Vote Yes” Committee, a self-organized group of concerned citizens who volunteered to educate the community on the need for the new facilities and the sale of bonds necessary to fund the project. This group included Larry Burns, Harold Nolte, Ron Langenheder, Melissa and Lane Ballard, and Mark Singleton, along with many others who worked with them. Following the passing of the bond package, the Commissioners’ Court appointed a Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, chaired by Roy Orr. Members of the Oversight Committee included Cathy Altman, Cheree´ Barrett, Jimmy Boon, Larry Burns, Ken Chambers, Albert Garcia, Scott Jackson, John Knight, Bill Lewis, James Moon, Charlie Morton, Tommy Rossa, John Tabor, John Wyckoff, and Doug Young.
Bush also recognized the leadership of former County Judge Chad Adams and former Sheriff Ray Stewart, and extended her thanks to numerous county and city employees for their part in the years-long effort. Architects, designers, construction managers, and Jones Lang LaSalle Vice President Jon Vidaurri also received the Judge’s thanks and praise for their superior work.
“I want to give special recognition to one County employee who has orchestrated this entire project from its inception. He is the personification of public service,” Bush said, speaking of County Engineer Joe White. “Although I know that this is embarrassing him terribly to be singled out this way, it would be wrong of me to give him a cursory mention. He has dedicated himself to this project and has given his expertise, sacrificed blood, sweat and maybe even a few tears, not to mention probably his dark hair to seeing this become a reality.”
In closing, Bush spoke of the building at her back as “the new girl in town.”
“She is making her debut today. With her 102,000 square feet firmly planted on a solid foundation, I imagine her giving a nod of deference and then a jaunty grin to the red sandstone and granite matriarch across the way, acknowledging the obligations her predecessor has borne alone, and eager to prove herself worthy to share the load. It is a great day for Ellis County, and we should be celebrating for the next 100 years.”
Waxahachie City Manager Paul Stevens took a few moments at the podium to give a brief history of the project and the collaboration between city and county, closing with a quote from Winston Churchill, “We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us.”
It was then that Bush introduced the surprise guest speaker who had been waiting inside the building: Dallas Cowboys great Roger Staubach. As chief executive of the Staubach Company and now Jones Lang LaSalle, following a merger, Staubach said he is proud to have been part of the team that did such a good job for Ellis County.
“I think you should take a tour of your new facility,” Bush said in closing. “Pat yourself on the back. Come take a look.”
Various county offices are in the process of moving into the facility, with completion scheduled for mid June. Citizens are urged to call ahead when planning to do business with the county in order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience, as some offices may be closed briefly to carry out an efficient move.
Diana Buckley
Ellis County Human Services
972-825-5085
Prepared by: Ellis County Communications
101 W. Main Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Contact: Diana Buckley, 972-825-5087, Diana.Buckley@co.ellis.tx.us
Grand Opening Celebrated
County officials and employees and members of the public gathered this afternoon to celebrate the opening of the County’s new courts and administration building, county jail expansion, and the City of Waxahachie’s new parking garage.
“I’d like to extend a warm welcome to the various mayors, city councilmen, elected officials from around the county, law enforcement, and each and every one of you who has chosen to celebrate this momentous occasion,” said County Judge Carol Bush. “What an honor and a privilege it is for me to be standing here today hosting the dedication of the new Ellis County Courts Administration building, the new Waxahachie Parking Garage, and our jail expansion.”
After a moving invocation by County and District Attorney Joe Grubbs, in which he recognized that there is no authority except from God and asked that each person in authority be possessed of humility and a servant’s attitude, Waxahachie High School Senior Camille Spooner sang the national anthem while onlookers turned toward a U.S. flag that has flown over the nation’s capitol, provided by Congressman Joe Barton.
On behalf of the Commissioners’ Court, Bush went on to extend thanks to the many individuals who have worked together over the last few years to get to this point, beginning with the Facilities Committee appointed by the Court several years ago to study the issue.
“They gave their time, energy, and thick skins and without them, truly, we would not be here today,” Bush said.
Members of the original Facilities Committee included Don Frisbee, Dave Risinger, Larry Burns, Jon Davis, and the late Joe Bob Wilson. Commissioners Ron Brown, pct. 4, and Heath Sims, pct. 3, also served on the committee, which worked with then County Planner Clyde Melick and County Engineer Joe White to assess the condition and functionality of existing county facilities and, as Bush said, “chart a course” for the county.
Bush applauded the “Vote Yes” Committee, a self-organized group of concerned citizens who volunteered to educate the community on the need for the new facilities and the sale of bonds necessary to fund the project. This group included Larry Burns, Harold Nolte, Ron Langenheder, Melissa and Lane Ballard, and Mark Singleton, along with many others who worked with them. Following the passing of the bond package, the Commissioners’ Court appointed a Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, chaired by Roy Orr. Members of the Oversight Committee included Cathy Altman, Cheree´ Barrett, Jimmy Boon, Larry Burns, Ken Chambers, Albert Garcia, Scott Jackson, John Knight, Bill Lewis, James Moon, Charlie Morton, Tommy Rossa, John Tabor, John Wyckoff, and Doug Young.
Bush also recognized the leadership of former County Judge Chad Adams and former Sheriff Ray Stewart, and extended her thanks to numerous county and city employees for their part in the years-long effort. Architects, designers, construction managers, and Jones Lang LaSalle Vice President Jon Vidaurri also received the Judge’s thanks and praise for their superior work.
“I want to give special recognition to one County employee who has orchestrated this entire project from its inception. He is the personification of public service,” Bush said, speaking of County Engineer Joe White. “Although I know that this is embarrassing him terribly to be singled out this way, it would be wrong of me to give him a cursory mention. He has dedicated himself to this project and has given his expertise, sacrificed blood, sweat and maybe even a few tears, not to mention probably his dark hair to seeing this become a reality.”
In closing, Bush spoke of the building at her back as “the new girl in town.”
“She is making her debut today. With her 102,000 square feet firmly planted on a solid foundation, I imagine her giving a nod of deference and then a jaunty grin to the red sandstone and granite matriarch across the way, acknowledging the obligations her predecessor has borne alone, and eager to prove herself worthy to share the load. It is a great day for Ellis County, and we should be celebrating for the next 100 years.”
Waxahachie City Manager Paul Stevens took a few moments at the podium to give a brief history of the project and the collaboration between city and county, closing with a quote from Winston Churchill, “We shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us.”
It was then that Bush introduced the surprise guest speaker who had been waiting inside the building: Dallas Cowboys great Roger Staubach. As chief executive of the Staubach Company and now Jones Lang LaSalle, following a merger, Staubach said he is proud to have been part of the team that did such a good job for Ellis County.
“I think you should take a tour of your new facility,” Bush said in closing. “Pat yourself on the back. Come take a look.”
Various county offices are in the process of moving into the facility, with completion scheduled for mid June. Citizens are urged to call ahead when planning to do business with the county in order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience, as some offices may be closed briefly to carry out an efficient move.
Diana Buckley
Ellis County Human Services
972-825-5085
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