Board of Ellis County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board conducted a series of budgetary reviews for the 2027 fiscal year, receiving presentations from various departments including the County Clerk, Election, Sheriff, Courts, Health, Environmental Services, Solid Waste, Emergency Medical Services, Appraiser, and IT. Key discussions centered on the revenue neutral rate, potential property tax impacts, insurance renewals, and capital improvement planning, such as transfer station expansions and equipment replacements. The Board addressed staffing and operational needs for the Sheriff's office and dispatch, appointed representatives to transportation task forces, approved consent agenda items such as tax roll adjustments and warrants, and held executive sessions regarding pending litigation and financial matters. Departmental reports for June 2026 were reviewed across all county divisions.
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Board Of Ellis County Commissioners Special Session
The Board of Ellis County Commissioners convened for a 2027 Budget Work Session to review and discuss proposed budget requests from various county departments, including the County Clerk, Election, Sheriff, Courts, Health, Environmental, Solid Waste, Emergency Management, Register of Deeds, Information Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Appraiser, Fair Building Rentals, Fair County, Courthouse, Coroner, County Commission, and Debt Service. The discussion focused on operational expenses, staffing needs, technology upgrades, capital improvement plans, and potential strategies for revenue generation and budget reductions to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Jul 13, 2026·Board meeting
Wage & Benefit Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed several concerns regarding Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) coverage and negotiations with HaysMed, noting potential in-network contract deadlines and manual claim submission procedures if agreements are not reached. There were discussions about exploring alternative providers like Aetna and United Healthcare, as well as self-funded plan options. Additionally, the committee received a mid-year update from FCMI regarding customer service improvements, the transition to paperless Explanation of Benefits, and a review of the current BCBS loss ratio and plan performance metrics. The committee also received a briefing on the tight 2027 budget and the potential impact on employee raises.
Jul 7, 2026·Board meeting
Ellis County Commission Regular Meeting
The commission discussed concerns from a resident regarding the decommissioning, environmental impact, and water containment plans for the Tall Grass solar project. Commissioners clarified the jurisdictional authority between local, state, and federal levels and confirmed that bond requirements are in place. The meeting also included introductions of new and promoted county employees across various departments. Additionally, a resident proposed naming a fairgrounds building in honor of a former community leader to recognize his contributions to fairground improvements.
