Ellis County public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
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.
- Ratification of multiple land plats including Walker Tract, Chanteuse Manor, and Wilson Place
- Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Precinct 2 body cameras/tasers ($27,196.20)
- Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Precinct 3 body cameras/tasers ($25,125.27)
- Replacement of ten jail air handling units not to exceed $1,157,513
- Use of ARPA funds up to $820,000 for jail air handling unit replacement
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
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.
- Purchase of furniture and installation for Ellis County Central Building for $1,026,537
- Purchase of Caterpillar Model 930M QC Wheel Loaders for Road & Bridge Precinct 3 for $248,000
- Change order for a new Schindler Elevator at Ellis County Central for $147,769
- Yearly contribution of $70,000 to the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center for FY 2024
- Sale of 3.005 acres of right-of-way to TxDOT for U.S. Highway 45 for $23,230
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
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.
- Purchase of furniture and installation for the Ellis County Central Building from Tangram Interiors for $1,026,537.00
- Ratification of a Local Provider Participation Fund payment of $4,875,254.71
- Purchase of inmate classification software from Northpointe, Inc. (DBA Equivant) not to exceed $108,844.00
- Grant award of $62,000.00 for the FY24 Meals on Wheels North Central Texas Grant Program
- Agreement with Bluebird Medical Enterprises, LLC (DBA Allegiance Mobile Health) for ambulance services
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
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.
- Canvass results of the November 7, 2023, Constitutional Amendment Election
- Canvass results of the November 7, 2023, Special Local Option Election for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
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.
- Purchase of a 140 Joy Motor Grader for Road & Bridge Precinct 4 for $334,667.72
- Renewal of Office 365 software licenses for $209,328
- Purchase of a network monitoring tool from Flair Data for $93,965.88
- Lease of a 2023 Ford Expedition XLT for the Tax Office at $16,000 per year
- Ratification of plats for Mullican Place Ranchettes, Noble Farm, Montes Estates, Schilling Addition, Crenshaw Acres, and Hernandez’s Ranch
Ellis County Commissioners Court Agenda
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.
- Contract renewal with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for 110 body cameras totaling $479,641
- Asphalt surfacing from U.S. 77 to FM 2377 between Shawnee Road and Shirley Road for $500,700
- HVAC and mechanical equipment for Sub-Courthouse No. 2 from Texas Air Systems for $318,927
- Replat of Whispering Meadows (29-acre site) and plat of Pecan Estates (4.275-acre site)
- Purchase of 6 fleet cameras ($53,766) and 10 Tasers ($13,923) from Axon Enterprise, Inc.