Video index

A. CALL TO ORDER

B.1. Delinquent Property Tax Report, by Scott Wert with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP

B.2. Introduction to Public Improvement Districts, by Mark McLiney with SAMCO Capital and Mary Petty with P3 Works

B.3. Pavement Reconstruction Report for 2025, by Public Works Director Ed Green

B.4. FY25 First Quarter Financial Report, by Finance Director Stanley Muli

B.5. FY25 First Quarter Investment Report, by Finance Director Stanley Muli

B.6. Main Street Board 2024 Performance Presentation, by Main Street Coordinator Haley Burnett

C. CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

E. CONSENT ITEMS

F.1. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance of the City of Ennis, Texas, amending the Ennis Unified Development Ordinance: Article II. Review Authorities, Section 2.5 Historic Landmarks Commission, Sections 2.5.1 Powers and Duties, 2.5.2 Organization and Membership, and 2.5.3 Meetings, Hearings and Procedures; Article III. Review Procedures, Section 3.2 Common Review Procedures, Section 3.2.6 Public Notice, 3.3 Specific Review Procedures, Sections 3.3.7 Historic Overlay or Local Landmark Designation, 3.3.8 Certificate of Appropriateness (Coa), and 3.3.9 Certificate of Demolition or Relocation of a Historic Building, and Section 3.4 Enforcement and Penalties, Section 3.4.2 Violations; Article VI. Building and Urban Design Standards, Section 6.5 Residential Historic Overlay Standards, Section 6.5.2 Applicability; Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8.5 Historic Districts and Landmarks, all to consolidate and streamline the Historic Preservation Provisions.

E.5. Approval of a Resolution awarding bid 25-512-09 to Texas Haul Off for Tim Gauna Park Buildings and Site Demolition in an amount not to exceed sixty seven thousand, seven hundred sixty four dollars, and twenty fix cents ($67,764.25), and authorize the Mayor to execute necessary documents.

E.6. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Ennis, Texas, authorizing the utilization of an interlocal agreement with the City of Waxahachie, Texas, to piggyback on their contract with Lantana Landscape Services; and authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents.

G.1. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution accepting a Petition submitted by the property owners requesting voluntary annexation of an approximate 4.535 acres tract of land situated in the City of Ennis ETJ, Texas, being a part of David Rose Survey, Abstract No. 905, Ellis County, Texas, generally known as 4908 Ensign Road, and further identified as Ellis CAD ID 189945; calling a public hearing; authorizing the City Secretary to notice said hearing; and authorizing staff to enter into a written services agreement.

G.2. Discuss and consider an Ordinance accepting a Certificate of Unopposed Candidate for City of Ennis Commissioner Ward 5, declaring the candidate for Commissioner Ward 5 elected, cancelling the May 3, 2025 General Election for Commissioner Ward 5, and directing the City Secretary to post the Resolution at polling locations.

G.3. Discuss and Consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2-1 Municipal Fee and Use Schedule and amending Schedule of Fees for Municipal Services for FY 2025

G.4. Discuss and consider approval of street closure permits for Bluebonnet Market, Bluebonnet Trails Festival, National Polka Festival and Parade, Main Street Midway, and Red White and Bike Parade.

G.5. Discuss and consider approval of proposed amendments to the Ennis Main Street Board Bylaws.

G.6. Discuss and consider approving the 2024 Historic Reinvestment Tax Abatement (HRTAR) refunds for improvements made to eligible properties during the 2024 tax year. (Part 1 of 2)

G.7. Discuss and consider approval of the Mayor's nominations to the Ennis Economic Development Corporation Board.

G.8. Discuss and consider a Resolution to allow the City Manager and Mayor to execute contract agreements between the City and the Ennis Baseball and Softball Association.

H. EXECUTIVE SESSION

G.6. Discuss and consider approving the 2024 Historic Reinvestment Tax Abatement (HRTAR) refunds for improvements made to eligible properties during the 2024 tax year. (Part 2 of 2)

I.1. Discuss and consider action regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with Ennis Main Street 501c3 a/k/a/ Destination Ennis, Inc.

Mar 04, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting

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A. CALL TO ORDER

B.1. Delinquent Property Tax Report, by Scott Wert with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP

B.2. Introduction to Public Improvement Districts, by Mark McLiney with SAMCO Capital and Mary Petty with P3 Works

B.3. Pavement Reconstruction Report for 2025, by Public Works Director Ed Green

B.4. FY25 First Quarter Financial Report, by Finance Director Stanley Muli

B.5. FY25 First Quarter Investment Report, by Finance Director Stanley Muli

B.6. Main Street Board 2024 Performance Presentation, by Main Street Coordinator Haley Burnett

C. CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

E. CONSENT ITEMS

F.1. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance of the City of Ennis, Texas, amending the Ennis Unified Development Ordinance: Article II. Review Authorities, Section 2.5 Historic Landmarks Commission, Sections 2.5.1 Powers and Duties, 2.5.2 Organization and Membership, and 2.5.3 Meetings, Hearings and Procedures; Article III. Review Procedures, Section 3.2 Common Review Procedures, Section 3.2.6 Public Notice, 3.3 Specific Review Procedures, Sections 3.3.7 Historic Overlay or Local Landmark Designation, 3.3.8 Certificate of Appropriateness (Coa), and 3.3.9 Certificate of Demolition or Relocation of a Historic Building, and Section 3.4 Enforcement and Penalties, Section 3.4.2 Violations; Article VI. Building and Urban Design Standards, Section 6.5 Residential Historic Overlay Standards, Section 6.5.2 Applicability; Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8.5 Historic Districts and Landmarks, all to consolidate and streamline the Historic Preservation Provisions.

E.5. Approval of a Resolution awarding bid 25-512-09 to Texas Haul Off for Tim Gauna Park Buildings and Site Demolition in an amount not to exceed sixty seven thousand, seven hundred sixty four dollars, and twenty fix cents ($67,764.25), and authorize the Mayor to execute necessary documents.

E.6. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Ennis, Texas, authorizing the utilization of an interlocal agreement with the City of Waxahachie, Texas, to piggyback on their contract with Lantana Landscape Services; and authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents.

G.1. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution accepting a Petition submitted by the property owners requesting voluntary annexation of an approximate 4.535 acres tract of land situated in the City of Ennis ETJ, Texas, being a part of David Rose Survey, Abstract No. 905, Ellis County, Texas, generally known as 4908 Ensign Road, and further identified as Ellis CAD ID 189945; calling a public hearing; authorizing the City Secretary to notice said hearing; and authorizing staff to enter into a written services agreement.

G.2. Discuss and consider an Ordinance accepting a Certificate of Unopposed Candidate for City of Ennis Commissioner Ward 5, declaring the candidate for Commissioner Ward 5 elected, cancelling the May 3, 2025 General Election for Commissioner Ward 5, and directing the City Secretary to post the Resolution at polling locations.

G.3. Discuss and Consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2-1 Municipal Fee and Use Schedule and amending Schedule of Fees for Municipal Services for FY 2025

G.4. Discuss and consider approval of street closure permits for Bluebonnet Market, Bluebonnet Trails Festival, National Polka Festival and Parade, Main Street Midway, and Red White and Bike Parade.

G.5. Discuss and consider approval of proposed amendments to the Ennis Main Street Board Bylaws.

G.6. Discuss and consider approving the 2024 Historic Reinvestment Tax Abatement (HRTAR) refunds for improvements made to eligible properties during the 2024 tax year. (Part 1 of 2)

G.7. Discuss and consider approval of the Mayor's nominations to the Ennis Economic Development Corporation Board.

G.8. Discuss and consider a Resolution to allow the City Manager and Mayor to execute contract agreements between the City and the Ennis Baseball and Softball Association.

H. EXECUTIVE SESSION

G.6. Discuss and consider approving the 2024 Historic Reinvestment Tax Abatement (HRTAR) refunds for improvements made to eligible properties during the 2024 tax year. (Part 2 of 2)

I.1. Discuss and consider action regarding the Memorandum of Understanding with Ennis Main Street 501c3 a/k/a/ Destination Ennis, Inc.

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