Board of Ellis County Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board discussed several items, including a 2027 budget request from various county departments, such as Public Works, Treasurer, Communications, Building and Grounds, Noxious Weeds, Administrator, and Fire. Key decisions involved budget adjustments, hiring freezes, and funding approvals for projects like a battery backup purchase, library bonding, and septic system grants. The commission also reviewed and corrected resolutions regarding elected official salaries and addressed potential tax incentive districts.
Jul 21, 2026
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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.
Jul 16, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of Ellis County Commissioners Special Session Meeting
The board conducted a budget work session for the 2027 fiscal year. Discussions covered proposed budgets for various county departments, including Public Works, Treasurer, Communications, Building and Grounds, Noxious Weeds, Administration, and Fire. Key topics included equipment procurement strategies, software subscription costs, insurance premiums, and funding allocations for outside agencies. The board also deliberated on personnel compensation measures, including adjustments to step advancements and cost-of-living increases, as well as policies regarding hiring freezes to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Jul 14, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Ellis County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners discussed various administrative and financial matters, including the approval of a consent agenda involving payment vouchers and payroll. Key discussions included the purchase of dispatch consoles and cabinets, the formation of a task force for Access Transportation issues, and a review of the 2027 budget drafts, including capital plans and potential mill levy adjustments. The Board also moved to approve the intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the upcoming budget year and conducted an executive session regarding pending litigation.
