Council approves Purchase: Ford F-250 for Precinct 2, 4-1

Consent Agenda Approval

5 yes, 0 no

Variance Request: Parcel 148148

5 yes, 0 no

Variance Request: Parcel 152036

5 yes, 0 no

Waterfall Ranch Phase 1 Infrastructure Acceptance

5 yes, 0 no

Variance Request: Parcel 185315

5 yes, 0 no

Replat: Champion Estates

5 yes, 0 no

Civic Plus Contract Renewal

5 yes, 0 no

Termination of Salrico Services Contract

5 yes, 0 no

Re-award Inmate Food Services Contract

5 yes, 0 no

Interlocal Agreement with UT

5 yes, 0 no

Additional Funding: Constable Precinct 4 Vehicle

5 yes, 0 no

Purchase: Ford F-250 for Precinct 2

4 yes, 1 no

Installation of Stop Signs

5 yes, 0 no

Revision of Ellis County Fire Code

5 yes, 0 no

Emergency Operations Plan Update

5 yes, 0 no

Line Item Transfer: Precinct 2

5 yes, 0 no

Elected Official Salaries

4 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain

Proposed Tax Rate

4 yes, 1 no

Budget Hearing Dates

5 yes, 0 no

Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note Resolution

5 yes, 0 no

Waterfall Ranch Phase 1

Rocky Falls Drive and FM 876, Waxahachie

Acceptance of infrastructure and release of maintenance bond for a 145-acre subdivision.

approved (5-0) · still approved

budget debate

The county is investigating potential accounting errors after discovering millions in unaccounted-for tax revenue. The Judge is pushing for a deep-dive audit to ensure taxpayer money is tracked correctly.

What it means: All county taxpayers will benefit from increased financial accountability.

animal shelter construction

The county is planning a new animal shelter using a $15 million grant. Residents are pushing for a modern, efficient facility that includes professional input and better animal services.

What it means: The project is funded by a $15 million grant, with estimated annual operating costs around $1.3 million.