After executive session, Ellis County approves extension to purchase agreement for 1305 West Jefferson in Waxahachie

After returning from an executive session, the Ellis County Commissioners Court approved an extension of the purchase agreement for the property at 1305 West Jefferson Street in Waxahachie. The county judge recused himself from this item and left the courtroom before the vote.

A staff member recommended that the court "make a motion to approve the extension of the agreement for the purchase of the property located at 1305 West Jefferson Street in Waxahachie, Texas, and allow Commissioner Grayson to sign that amendment to the contract." Commissioner Ponder moved to approve the extension and Commissioner Butler seconded; the motion carried.

The order authorizes preparation and execution of an amendment extending the purchase agreement and permits Commissioner Grayson to sign the amendment as directed by the court. The county judge had earlier stated he would recuse himself from this matter due to a conflict of interest and temporarily handed the gavel to Commissioner Grayson prior to the discussion and vote.

No further details about the purchase price, original contract terms or effective dates of the extension were provided on the record. Legal counsel and county staff will prepare the amendment and complete the required signatures and filings.