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Ellis County public meetings in 2023

41 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 27, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County Commissioners Court meets to discuss development and jail infrastructure

The Commissioners Court will consider several land platting requests and various county contracts. Key discussions include funding for jail air handling units and equipment for law enforcement.

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Tue Dec 12, 2023

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Ellis County considers $1 million furniture purchase for Central Building

The Commissioners Court will discuss several high-value purchasing contracts and interlocal agreements. The body is also reviewing multiple land plat ratifications and variance requests for development projects.

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Tue Nov 28, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County considers $1 million furniture purchase and ambulance service agreement

The Commissioners Court will decide on several land replats and high-value contracts, including furniture for the Central Building. The body will also discuss ambulance services and the appointment of a Human Resources Director.

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Fri Nov 17, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County to canvass November 7 election results

The Commissioners Court will meet for a special session to officially canvass election results. The body will vote to adopt or reject constitutional amendments and a local option proposition.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Commissioners Court to consider $334,667 motor grader purchase

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will meet to vote on several high-value equipment purchases and software renewals. The body will also ratify six land plats and discuss interlocal agreements for 9-1-1 and GIS services.

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Tue Oct 31, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County considers $479,641 body camera contract and road surfacing project

The Commissioners Court will discuss several law enforcement equipment purchases and infrastructure projects. The body is also reviewing land replats and interlocal agreements with Palmer ISD and the City of Pecan Hill.

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Fri Oct 20, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Groundbreaking ceremony for new JP Precinct 2 facility

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a groundbreaking ceremony, not an official meeting. No official business will be conducted or deliberated. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the future site of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 facility, south of Waxahachie High School.

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Tue Oct 17, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County discusses flood prevention, land plats, and various service contracts

The Commissioners Court will consider several land development plats and amendments to the County’s Flood Damage Prevention Order. The agenda also includes multiple contract approvals, budget transfers, and discussions regarding legal matters in executive session.

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Tue Oct 3, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County to consider tax abatements for Schneider Electric and Compass Datacenters

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings and consider tax abatement requests from Schneider Electric and Compass Datacenters, along with several other items including flood damage prevention order amendments, new plats, and various contracts. The agenda also includes consent items such as bills, payroll, and financial reports, as well as executive session discussions on property and legal matters.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Commissioners to consider tax abatements for Schneider Electric and Compass Datacenters

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of tax abatement requests from Schneider Electric and Compass Datacenters (no action will be taken), along with decisions on plats, variances, contracts, and budget transfers. Several items are routine approvals, such as bills, minutes, and reports.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County to adopt FY2024 budget and tax rate after public hearings

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget and tax rate, then consider adopting both. The agenda also includes a change order for elevator modernization at the county jail, pay rate changes in Juvenile Services, renewal of the workers' compensation program, and a lease for new office space in Midlothian.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County to consider FY2024 budget, juror pay increase, and multiple plats

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, consider approving several subdivision plats, and act on contracts and purchases including a new truck and a compensation study. The agenda also includes a resolution on highway safety, acceptance of donations, and multiple line-item budget transfers. Several items will be discussed in executive session, including a lawsuit settlement and lease negotiations.

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Tue Aug 22, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County to discuss FY2024 budget, tax rate, and $14.1M courthouse contract

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will discuss the proposed FY2024 budget and a proposed tax rate for Tax Year 2024, with public hearings scheduled for September 5. They will also consider awarding a $14.1 million construction contract for a sub-courthouse, purchasing equipment, and approving various development-related bonds and replats. The agenda includes several routine consent items and line-item transfers.

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Tue Aug 15, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Commissioners to review county development, floodplain, fire code updates

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court is holding a workshop to review and discuss proposed amendments to county development regulations, the Floodplain Order, and fire code regulations. No action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only.

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Tue Aug 8, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County to set 2024 tax rate, budget, and salaries at Aug. 8 meeting

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, to discuss and take action on the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget, calculated 2024 property tax rates, and salaries for elected officials. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the budget and salaries, plus numerous consent agenda items such as routine reports, line-item transfers, and approvals of plats and purchases.

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Tue Jul 25, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

County to consider burn ban, property purchase, and budget requests

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will consider a countywide burn ban, the purchase of the former First Baptist property for county expansion, and a consolidated FY 2024 budget request report. The agenda also includes multiple plat approvals, bond releases, and routine financial items.

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Fri Jul 14, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Groundbreaking ceremony for Ellis County Central; no official business

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a ceremonial groundbreaking for Ellis County Central. No county business will be deliberated or acted upon at this event.

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Tue Jul 11, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Court to vote on development fee schedule and subdivision rules

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings and vote on amendments to the Development Master Fee Schedule and the Quality Growth Initiatives subdivision rules. The court will also consider multiple plats, variances, and performance bonds for new subdivisions, along with routine financial approvals and interlocal agreements.

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Mon Jul 10, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Election Commission to review elections administrator's performance

The Ellis County Election Commission is meeting to hear public comments about polling, discuss election code changes from the 88th Texas Legislature, and evaluate the Elections Administrator's performance, with possible action on their appointment and duties. An executive session is scheduled to deliberate the administrator's performance.

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Tue Jun 27, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Workshop to review development fees, septic rules, subdivision changes

The Ellis County Commissioners Court is holding a workshop to review and discuss proposed amendments to the county's development fee schedule, septic regulations, relief for subdivisions by gift/devise/descent, unrecorded subdivisions, and changes from the 88th Texas Legislature. No action will be taken at this workshop; it is for discussion only.

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Tue Jun 27, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

County to award $169,980 election equipment contract, seek EMS proposals

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will consider approving multiple contracts and purchases, including election equipment and services, ambulance service agreements, and a jail commissary contract. They will also discuss several property replats and easements, and may enter executive session for legal and security matters.

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Tue Jun 20, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Workshop to review county employee health benefits plan renewal

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court is holding a workshop to present and review the Texas Association of Counties Health Employee Benefits Plan Renewal. No action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only.

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Fri Jun 16, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Commissioners to attend SH 360 extension coordination meeting

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court gives notice of a possible quorum at a stakeholder coordination meeting about extending State Highway 360 from US 287 to US 67. The meeting is informational only; no decisions will be made and no official county business will be conducted.

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Tue May 30, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County to buy equipment, software, and approve plats and budget transfers

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will consider consent agenda items including routine approvals and budget transfers, plus regular agenda items such as plats, equipment purchases, software contracts, and legal matters. The meeting includes discussion of appraisal appeals and possible action on opioid settlement participation.

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Wed May 24, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County holds FY 2024 budget workshops, no votes

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court is holding budget workshops from May 22-25, 2023, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget with elected officials, department heads, and the court. No action will be taken at these sessions; they are for discussion only.

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Tue May 23, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County holds FY2024 budget workshops, no action taken

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court is holding four days of budget workshops from May 22-25, 2023, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget with elected officials, department heads, and court members. These are informational sessions only; no official action will be taken at the workshops.

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Mon May 22, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County holds FY 2024 budget workshops, no votes

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court is holding four days of budget workshops for Fiscal Year 2024, meeting with elected officials, department heads, and court members. These are discussion-only sessions; no action will be taken.

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Tue May 16, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Commissioners to approve $1.5M YMCA and other ARPA awards, central building contract

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will consider approving a contract with Rogers-O'Brien Construction for the Ellis County Central Building Project, a builders risk policy, and a list of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) community recovery and infrastructure awards totaling over $10 million. The agenda also includes several plats, budget transfers, and appointments to the Salary Grievance Committee. Executive session items include legal consultations on litigation and real property negotiations.

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Tue May 2, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

County to award $9.46M renovation contract, approve ARPA grants

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will consider awarding a $9.46 million contract for renovating the Ellis County Central building, approving $10 million in ARPA salary reimbursement, and disbursing over $5.5 million in ARPA funds to community partners and infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes several subdivision plats, budget transfers, and a professional services agreement for a thoroughfare plan update.

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Fri Apr 21, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Court to set voting equipment lease fees for political subdivisions

The Ellis County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: discussing and potentially approving fees for political subdivisions to lease voting equipment, both for non-contract and contract arrangements. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering opening formalities, public comment, and adjournment.

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Tue Apr 18, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Commissioners to consider ARPA funding criteria, election equipment purchase

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will consider approving applicant selection criteria for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, including caps and exclusions, and a $169,980 purchase of election equipment. The agenda also includes multiple road frontage variances, plats, budget transfers, and a personnel manual amendment on overtime pay.

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Tue Apr 4, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Commissioners to set hospital payment rate, approve $374,500 architect contract

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on setting the mandatory payment rate for the Local Provider Participation Program, which funds local non-public hospitals. They will also consider a $374,500 architectural services task order for the Shooting Practice Range Project, a $269,494.80 motor grader purchase, and several line-item transfers. The agenda includes routine consent items like payroll, minutes, and continuing education certificates, plus multiple bridge funding agreements and easement requests.

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Fri Mar 31, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

County reviews ARPA final rule and spending criteria

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court is holding a workshop to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Final Rule and the county's ARPA award criteria, priorities, and constraints. The county auditor and assistant auditor will present a summary of expenses. No action will be taken at this meeting.

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Tue Mar 21, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Commissioners to vote on 9 plats, $289K tax refunds, and ARPA-funded purchases

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will consider a consent agenda with routine financial approvals, including $289,097.72 in property tax refunds and several line-item transfers, plus a regular agenda featuring nine subdivision plats, copier and software contracts, and a resolution on municipal utility districts. The court will also discuss ambulance coverage for Emergency Service District 5 and may enter executive session on real property and legal matters.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Commissioners to award disaster debris removal contract, approve plats

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will consider awarding a disaster debris removal contract, approve multiple subdivision plats, and take up various administrative and financial items. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and a regular agenda with discussion and action items, followed by a possible executive session on ambulance coverage for Emergency Service District 5.

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Thu Jan 26, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Commissioners to hear 150-acre development pitch near Grand Prairie

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court is holding a workshop to hear a presentation from Provident Realty Advisors about a potential development of approximately 150 acres spanning the City of Grand Prairie and unincorporated Ellis County. Discussion will focus on the possibility of creating a special district, such as a public improvement district. This is a workshop only, and no action will be taken at this meeting.

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Tue Jan 24, 2023

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Court to discuss JP Precinct 2 facility design and construction documents

The Ellis County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a workshop to discuss the schematic design of the Justice of the Peace Precinct #2 Facility with Architexas and the continuation of the project through construction documents. The agenda also includes routine opening procedures, public comment, and a possible executive session.

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Tue Jan 24, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

County to consider $1M radio system upgrade, software contracts

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will consider several significant purchases and contracts, including a $1 million radio system upgrade, a $352,768 software implementation contract, and a $276,115 motor grader purchase. The agenda also includes routine consent items, budget transfers, and appointments to boards.

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Fri Jan 13, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Commissioners to discuss Eyrie Meadows lawsuit and possible defendant dismissal

The Ellis County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the Eyrie Meadows lawsuit, including the possible dismissal of a defendant. The court will also convene in executive session to consult with legal counsel about the pending litigation. The meeting is largely focused on this single legal matter.

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Tue Jan 10, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Ellis County to consider $194,501 mower purchase and museum funding

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will meet to consider routine financial approvals, a large equipment purchase, and several appointments. The most consequential items are a $194,501 boom mower purchase for Road & Bridge Precinct 1 and a proposed funding assistance for the Ellis County Museum, though no amount is specified for the latter.

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Sun Jan 1, 2023

Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda

Swearing-in ceremony for Ellis County elected officials, no official business

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a swearing-in ceremony, not an official meeting. The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will not deliberate or take action on any official business. The ceremony is open to the public.

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