With the Keetch-Byrum Drought Index reading for Ellis County at only 186, Ellis County Commissioners voted unanimously to lift the ban on outdoor burning.
The Italy Economic Development Corporation will have their regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 24, 2011. The meeting will be held at the Italy City Council Chambers at 105 Main Street, Italy, Texas and will begin at 7:00pm.
Ellis County Commissioners have voted to retain the law firm of Guinn and Morrison to assist the county during the upcoming redistricting process.
Once again the Park Board had to postpone this meeting due to lack of quorum. This meeting has been re-rescheduled for February 1.
The Italy City Council unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting the sale and possession of K2 and related substances at its monthly meeting Monday evening.
The Italy City Council will conduct its regular monthly meeting tonight, January 10, 2011. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 105 Main Street, Italy, Texas and will begin at 7:00pm.
It was a packed house for Ellis County's swearing-in ceremony on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 10 a.m. in the second floor courtroom of the Historic Courthouse in downtown Waxahachie. Voices fairly rang as the large crowd pledged allegiance to our flag, and many hummed along as Max Navarro, a student at Waxahachie's Finley 7th Grade Center and son of County Auditor Mike Navarro gave a flawless rendition of the National Anthem.
In a special meeting on Friday, December 17, Ellis County Commissioners appointed Patrick Wilson of Waxahachie to the office of County and District Attorney. The appointment was made necessary by the recent gubernatorial appointment of Joe Grubbs to the bench of the 378th District Court. Grubbs will replace Judge Al Scoggins, recently elected to the 10th Court of Appeals.
During this morning's regularly scheduled meeting, Ellis County Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a 90-day burn ban at the recommendation of Fire Marshal's Investigator Jim Pharr.
Ellis County employees have launched a Christmas gift drive benefitting the children and teens served by the Presbyterian Children's Home in Waxahachie.
Ellis County Commissioners heard an educational presentation regarding the process of Redistricting that will be required in 2011 during a special meeting on December 3.
During Monday's regularly scheduled meeting of the Commissioners' Court, Commissioners unanimously approved acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for DWI enforcement during Christmas/New Years, Spring Break, Independence Day, and Labor Day holidays.
Council members reviewed Ordinance 10-1213-01 establishing regulations for peddlers and solicitors and voted approval of the ordinance.
The Italy City Council will conduct its regular monthly meeting tonight, December 13, 2010. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 105 Main Street, Italy, Texas and will begin at 7:00pm.
During a regular meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court, Commissioner Heath Sims, pct. 3, requested upgrades for three road workers in his precinct.
The Italy Economic Development Corporation moved forward with the demolition of the unusable community center and recently acquired adjoining building.
The Italy Economic Development Corporation will have their regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 22, 2010. The meeting will be held at the Italy City Council Chambers at 105 Main Street, Italy, Texas and will begin at 7:00pm.
During a special-called meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court on Monday, November 15, Commissioners approved a contract for engineering services relating to emergency communications systems interoperability and narrow-banding.
The Italy Park Board stepped up for those in need this holiday season and are asking those attending the Italy Christmas Festival to bring non-perishable food items to help the Italy Ministerial Alliance food pantry or a toy for an underprivileged child.
The City Of Italy held a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Wastewater Treatment class last week. The class was arranged to help the city employees obtain their state requirement certification and is one of many classes to come.
The City of Italy Park Board will meet on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. The meeting will be held at the Italy City Council Chambers at 105 Main Street, Italy, Texas and will begin at 5:30pm. The lone agenda item is slated as a discussion and possible action regarding the annual Christmas Festival.
During the recent regularly-scheduled meeting of the Commissioners' Court, Constable Terry Nay updated the Court on issues surrounding Federal Communications Commission requirements to reduce all radio communications to narrow band in January of 2013. At issue, whether to contract with TROTT Communications Group for independent engineering services or allow time for Aerowave to complete some preliminary testing first.
The Italy Park Board will sponsor its Third Annual Christmas Festival and Parade Saturday, Dec. 4 in downtown Italy. The board nailed down specifics at a called meeting Tuesday evening.
The City of Italy Park Board will meet on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. The meeting will be held at the Italy City Council Chambers at 105 Main Street, Italy, Texas and will begin at 5:30pm. The lone agenda item is slated as a discussion and possible action regarding the annual Christmas Festival.
The Italy City Council announced its Fall Clean-Up Day scheduled Saturday, Nov. 20, at its monthly meeting held Monday evening.
There will be a regular meeting of the Italy City Council today, November 8, 2010 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of the Italy Municipal Building, 105 Main Street. The meeting is open to the public.
Ellis County Commissioners voted this morning to waive the county's portion of the Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds and the Recovery Zone Facility Bonds.
Ricardo Hernandez of Ennis was the picture of both generosity and humility on Monday evening when he approached the Commissioners' Court with an unusual request: he wanted to donate some money to the county in order to help others. Hernandez spoke in Spanish, with his daughter to translate.
Voters are encouraged to verify their registration details in advance for the November 2 General Election.
As you are well aware we are in the midst of a intense election season. Early voting is going on now and will continue until Friday, October 29. Political races for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Agriculture Commissioner and several Supreme Court Justices are just a few of the political seats awaiting your vote.
Ellis County Commissioners approved both a resolution and a proclamation today that related to the problem of substance abuse.
Ellis County Commissioner Bill Dodson was recently honored for his completion of a voluntary, 64-hour advanced course on county government titled Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum.
The monthly Prime Timers Luncheon held at the Central Baptist Church (CBC) in Italy, not only served up a great meal to guests, it also gave the community a chance to meet and enjoy a discussion with Ellis County Commissioner of Precinct 3, Heath Sims, who highlighted the current status of the county and gave insight into the everyday business of the Commissioners' Court.
The Italy City Council heard from two citizens Monday night regarding issues within the city.
The Italy City Council will conduct its regular monthly meeting tonight, October 11, 2010. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at 105 Main Street, Italy, Texas and will begin at 7:00pm immediately following the 6:00pm Proclamation Reception honoring the 2010 IYAA Volunteer and Citizen of the year.
First matter on the Ellis County Commissioners' Court agenda was to approve a change order for a contract with Prime, Inc., who constructed the Sub-Courthouse in Ennis. The change order is for an additional $6000 needed to cover unplanned costs involving an electrical entrance.
The General Election for the whole nation is November 2, 2010. Are you registered and ready to make an informed decision? The deadline for registration is looming down fast upon us. October 4 is the last day and your application must either be postmarked the 4th or in the registrar's office by that date. Of course, you can register anytime before that.
Ellis County Commissioners approved two proclamations during Monday's regularly-scheduled meeting. The first declared Friday, October 1, 2010 as "Pink Out Day" in support of breast cancer awareness, while the second recognized the Ellis County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 106 in celebration of its one-year anniversary.
The Italy City Council held a called meeting Thursday evening to close out the 2009/2010 budget year.
The Italy City Council will have a called meeting on Thursday, September 30, 2010. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 105 Main Street, Italy. Meeting time is 6:30pm. Business to come before the council will pertain to closing out the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
Italy City Council met Monday evening to discuss and consider Ordinance No. 10-0913-02, No. 10-0913-03 and Resolution No. 10-0920-01.
First I want to say that these thoughts have no political undertone. I am not addressing the Commissioners Court in any way. I am sure there are plenty of justified complaints with the way the county spends our money. The one thing I will say is that employee expense ranks one of the highest expenses on any budget and is always the first to be examine and reduced. That is true in any company or should be true with government.
There was a packed house for Thursday morning's meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners' Court, a scheduled public hearing regarding the 2010-2011 budget, with action on that budget following the hearing.
The Italy City Council spent about an hour in a budget workshop Thursday evening preparing the 2010/2011 budget.
On the recommendation of Fire Marshal's Investigator Jim Pharr, Ellis County Commissioners voted unanimously to lift the ban on outdoor burning within Ellis County.
The City of Italy held a public hearing Monday evening regarding the 2010-2011 operating budget.
The Italy City Council will have a work session to discuss the 2010-2011 budget on Thursday, September 16, 2010. The meeting will be held at the Council Chambers at Italy City Hall located at 105 Main Street, Italy. Meeting time is 6:30pm.
Ellis County Clean-Up Day Scheduled for September!
With only a little more than a week left until our Ellis County Clean-Up day event scheduled for Saturday, September 18, 2010, this is to let everyone know that we have less than "half" of our available vouchers left. If you plan to participate, remember that you will need to pick up a voucher in advance.
The City of Italy Park Board will meet on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. The meeting will be held at the Italy City Council Chambers at 105 Main Street, Italy, Texas and will begin at 5:30pm. The lone agenda item is slated as a discussion and possible action regarding the annual Christmas Festival.