ENNIS CITY COMMISSION

ENNIS CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025 6:00 PM CITY OF ENNIS CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS 107 N. SHERMAN ENNIS, TEXAS 75119 (972) 875-1234 As authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - this meeting may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purposes of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any item on the agenda at any time during the meeting. The City of Ennis reserves the right to re-align, recess, or reconvene the Regular Session or called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment. CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE NOW LIVESTREAMED AT: www.ennistx.gov/citycommissionlivestream A. CALL TO ORDER  Roll Call  Invocation  Pledge of Allegiance B. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION B.1. Discuss and consider a Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Ennis, Texas, declaring a vacancy in the position of Mayor of the City of Ennis; ordering a Special Election to be held on January 31, 2026, for the purpose of electing a Mayor to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 2027; designating polling locations; designating filing deadlines; authorizing the City Secretary to contract with Ellis County Elections for election services; and ordering a Notice of Election to be given as prescribed by law. Resolution Ordering Special Election C. ADJOURN I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted in accordance with the regulations of the Texas Open Meetings Act on the bulletin board located at the entrance to the City of Ennis City Hall, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public, as well as to the City's website at www.ennistx.gov and said Notice was posted prior to the following date and time: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025, 5:00 P.M. and will remain posted for at least two hours after said meeting was convened. _____________________________________________ ANGIE WADE, TRMC, CMC City Secretary Page 1 of 3  City of Ennis City Commission meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance, please contact the City Secretary at (972) 875-1234 or write to: PO Box 220, Ennis, TX 75120, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Page 2 of 3 B.1. ENNIS CITY COMMISSION AGENDA SUMMARY FORM To: City Commission Subject: Discuss and consider a Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Ennis, Texas, declaring a vacancy in the position of Mayor of the City of Ennis; ordering a Special Election to be held on January 31, 2026, for the purpose of electing a Mayor to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 2027; designating polling locations; designating filing deadlines; authorizing the City Secretary to contract with Ellis County Elections for election services; and ordering a Notice of Election to be given as prescribed by law. Meeting: ENNIS CITY COMMISSION - 16 Oct 2025 Department: City Secretary Staff Contact: Angie Wade, City Secretary BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On October 7, 2025, Mayor Kameron Raburn declared his candidacy in the March 3, 2026, Ellis County Primary Election for the office of Ellis County Judge, thereby constituting an immediate, automatic resignation, pursuant to Article XVI, Section 65(b) of the Texas Constitution. This resignation results in a vacancy for the remainder of the term expiring May of 2027. Texas Constitution Article XI, Section 11 provides that vacancies in cities with terms of office greater than 2 years must be filled by a majority vote of qualified voters in a special election within 120 days after the vacancy occurs. The election will be held on January 31, 2026. Mayor Raburn will remain as the seated Mayor until the election results are canvassed. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City Secretary's office provides a budget for annual election services. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. Page 3 of 3