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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
300 W. Main Street, Henderson
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Council to set revised budget and tax rate hearings for Sept. 11
The Henderson City Council will consider canceling its September 1 and 8 meetings, setting a public hearing for a revised budget, and taking a record vote on a revised 2026 property tax rate. A public hearing for the revised tax rate is also proposed for September 11, 2026, at 3 p.m. The agenda includes only these items plus routine procedural matters.
- Cancel September 1 and 8, 2026 Council meetings
- Set public hearing for revised budget on September 11, 2026 at 3 p.m.
- Record vote on revised 2026 property tax rate
- Set public hearing for revised tax rate on September 11, 2026 at 3 p.m.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, TEXAS, WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, THE
27TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. FOR A REGULAR RESCHEDULED COUNCIL
MEETING, IN THE THOMAS WARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES
COMPLEX, 300 W. MAIN STREET, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
Mayor:
Henry Pace
Mayor Pro Tem
Gina Juarez
Council Members:
Stephen Strong
Michael Searcy
Greg Jackson
Lee Scoggins
Gina Juarez
City Manager:
Jay Abercrombie
City Secretary
Cheryl Jimerson
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION
1.
Consideration and possible action upon canceling the September 1st and 8th, 2026 Council meetings setting a
public hearing date for a revised budget to be set for September 11, 2026 at 3 p.m.
2.
Consideration and possible action upon taking a record vote for a revised proposed 2026 property tax
rate.(Abercrombie)
3.
Consideration and possible action upon setting a public hearing date for a revised proposed tax rate to be set
for September 11, 2026 at 3 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
REGULAR SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT
4.
Adjourn
The City Council reserves …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to hold public hearings on 2026-27 budget and proposed tax rate
The Henderson City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and a proposed tax rate of $0.62 per $100 valuation, which exceeds the no-new-revenue rate. The council will also consider several ordinances, contracts, and property-related items, including a replat for two homes on N. Mill Street and agreements with HEDCO.
- Public hearing on proposed 2026-2027 budget
- Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.62 per $100 valuation
- First reading of ordinance amending backflow prevention reporting
- Second reading of alarm ordinance for police department
- Contract with Rusk County Elections Administrator for November 3, 2026 election
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, TEXAS, WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, THE
18TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, IN THE
THOMAS WARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMPLEX, 300 W. MAIN
STREET, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
Mayor:
Henry Pace
Mayor Pro Tem
Gina Juarez
Council Members:
Stephen Strong
Michael Searcy
Greg Jackson
Lee Scoggins
Gina Juarez
City Manager:
Jay Abercrombie
City Secretary
Cheryl Jimerson
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the July 7, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)
2.
Consideration and possible action upon the minutes of the Special Called Council Meeting of July 28, 2026.
(Jimerson)
3.
Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the July 28, 2026, Budget Workshop. (Jimerson)
4.
Consideration and possible action upon the minutes of the August 4, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)
5.
Consideration and possible action upon a street closure request at E. Minden and E. Elk for the 2nd annual
Vintage Market Day on S …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Henderson City Council to vote on 2026 property tax rate
The City Council will consider a proposed property tax rate for 2026. The body will also discuss ordering a municipal election for Mayor, Council Districts 2 and 3, and a Charter amendment.
- Proposed 2026 property tax rate of .620000 per $100 of value
- Proposed increase in taxes on average residence homestead from $709.66 to $900.95
- Resolution 2026-08-01 to order a municipal election on November 4, 2026
- Election for Mayor and Council Districts 2 and 3
- Proposition 1 regarding whether an ordinance may be passed with one reading
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, TEXAS, WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, THE 4TH
DAY OF AUGUST 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. FOR A REGULAR RESCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING, IN
THE THOMAS WARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMPLEX, 300 W.
MAIN STREET, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
Mayor:
Henry Pace
Mayor Pro Tem
Gina Juarez
Council Members:
Stephen Strong
Michael Searcy
Greg Jackson
Lee Scoggins
Gina Juarez
City Manager:
Jay Abercrombie
City Secretary
Cheryl Jimerson
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION
1. Consideration and possible action upon taking a record vote for the proposed 2026 property tax rate.
(Abercrombie)
2. Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-08-01 Ordering a Municipal Election to be held
November 3, 2026, for Mayor and Council Districts 2 and 3 with one Charter amendment proposition.
(Jimerson)
ADJOURNMENT
3. Adjourn
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed
above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
City Council to consider grant for Lake Striker water improvements
The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss a grant application. The body is considering whether to apply for funding for water infrastructure.
- Resolution 2026-07-02: Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant application to the Texas Water Development Board for Lake Striker Water Supply Improvements
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302 Fairpark Ave., Henderson
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, TEXAS, WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, THE
28th DAY OF July 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. FOR A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, IN THE COMMUNITY
CENTER AT FAIRPARK, 302 FAIRPARK AVE., FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
Mayor:
Henry Pace
Mayor Pro Tem
Gina Juarez
Council Members:
Stephen Strong
Michael Searcy
Greg Jackson
Lee Scoggins
Gina Juarez
City Manager:
Jay Abercrombie
City Secretary
Cheryl Jimerson
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION
1. Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-07-02 authorizing the submittal of the Water Supply
and Infrastructure Grant application to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). This grant application is
for the design and construction of the Lake Striker Water Supply Improvements.
ADJOURNMENT
2. Adjourn
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed
above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property),
551.073 (D …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Henderson City Council holds budget workshop
The Henderson City Council is meeting for a budget workshop. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, opening and closing the workshop, and adjournment. No specific budget proposals or decisions are listed for discussion.
- Open and close a budget workshop (no specific items detailed)
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, TEXAS, WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, THE
28TH DAY OF JULY 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. FOR A BUDGET WORKSHOP, IN THE FAIR PARK
COMMUNITY CENTER, 302 FAIR PARK AVE., FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
Mayor:
Henry Pace
Mayor Pro Tem
Gina Juarez
Council Members:
Stephen Strong
Michael Searcy
Greg Jackson
Lee Scoggins
Gina Juarez
City Manager:
Jay Abercrombie
City Secretary
Cheryl Jimerson
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION
1. Open a budget workshop. (Mayor)
2. Close the budget workshop
ADJOURNMENT
3. Adjourn
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed
above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property),
551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087
(Economic Development).
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be
made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s Office at (903) 657-6551.
CERTIFICATE
I certify the foregoing …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Henderson City Council to vote on building codes and certificates of obligation
The Henderson City Council will meet to consider routine minutes approval, a street closure for a local event, and several ordinances including the International Building Codes and a substandard structure procedure. The council will also review financial reports, a backflow prevention contract, and HEDCO financials for May 2026.
- Street closure for E. Wilson from 79 E. to 79 N. on July 14, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Call Back to God Event
- Resolution 2026-07-01 authorizing certificates of obligation issuance
- Second reading of International Building Codes Ordinance 2026-05-01
- First reading of Substandard and Dangerous Structure procedure Ordinance 2026-06-02
- Contract with Envirotrax for backflow prevention reporting
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✓ Decided: City Council approves SWEPCO 30-year franchise and multiple agreements
The council approved a 30-year utility franchise for Southwestern Electric Power Company, finalized appointments to the Main Street Board, and authorized administrative services for a downtown revitalization grant application. The council also set a July budget workshop at the Community Center at Fairpark and moved the next regular meeting to July 7. All recorded votes were unanimous.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-05-02 granting Southwestern Electric Power Company a 30-year franchise (unanimous)
- Approved Main Street Board reappointments and new appointments for two-year and one-year terms (unanimous)
- Approved HEDCO financials for March 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved amended performance agreement with BRASSO Development, LLC including a $20,000 note and construction timeline (unanimous)
- Approved administrative services contract with Gary Traylor and Associates for CDM26-CDBG grant application if funding is awarded (unanimous)
- Approved Freedom Festival street closures (unanimous)
- Moved regular council meeting from July 21 to July 7, 2026 (unanimous)
- Set budget workshop for July 28, 2026 at Community Center at Fairpark starting at 3 p.m. (unanimous)
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, TEXAS, WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, THE 7TH
DAY OF JULY 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. FOR A REGULAR RESCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING, IN THE
THOMAS WARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMPLEX, 300 W. MAIN
STREET, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
Mayor:
Henry Pace
Mayor Pro Tem
Gina Juarez
Council Members:
Stephen Strong
Michael Searcy
Greg Jackson
Lee Scoggins
Gina Juarez
City Manager:
Jay Abercrombie
City Secretary
Cheryl Jimerson
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the May 19, 2026 Council Meeting.
2. Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the June 16, 2026 Council Meeting.
3. Consideration and possible action upon a street closure for E. WIlson from 79 E. to 79 N. on July 14, 2026,
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the Call Back to God Event.
COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION
4. Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-07-01 by the City Council of the City of Henderson,
Texas, authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certif …
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MINUTES OF THE
HENDERSON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Scheduled Meeting
May 19, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
Mayor Pace called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
Council members present were Stephen Strong, Greg Jackson, Lee Scoggins, and Gina Juarez.
Staff members present were City Manager Jay Abercrombie, City Secretary Cheryl Jimerson, City Attorney Russel
Brown, Fire Chief Sonny Ybarra, Director of Operations Davis Brown, Detective Jarrod Finley, Director of Utility
Infrastructure and Delivery David Hortman, Community Development Manager/Building Official Cliff McElfresh,
Finance Director Stephanie Kimbrell, Civic Center Manager Christina Gray, Executive Leadership AssistanUHR
Specialist Hillary Faulkner, Communications and Marketing Coordinator Phedra Johnson, and HEDCO Director Bret
Gardella.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Greg Jackson gave the invocation, Council Member Gina Juarez led the Pledges.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
There were no citizens' comments.
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Davis Brown recognized Julio M tonight after the last council meeting, where the Council praised Julio and his hard
work. Lee Scoggins spoke about his positive interaction with Julio. Step …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on 30-year SWEPCO franchise, accept HEDCO infrastructure
The council will vote on a 30-year franchise renewal for Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), consider adopting new International Building Codes, and decide on accepting several infrastructure projects from the Henderson Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO). Other items include a fire department emergency response contract, bank depository bid process, and meeting schedule adjustments.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 granting SWEPCO a 30-year non-exclusive franchise
- First reading of International Building Codes Ordinance 2026-05-01
- Contract for Henderson Fire Department to be compensated for out-of-city emergency responses
- Accept ownership of infrastructure at Innovation Park, Preston Road, Taylor Dr, and Brady Subdivision from HEDCO
- Performance agreement between HEDCO and Atwoods Distributing, LP
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, TEXAS, WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, THE
16TH DAY OF JUNE 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, IN THE THOMAS
WARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMPLEX, 300 W. MAIN STREET,
FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
Mayor:
Henry Pace
Mayor Pro Tem
Gina Juarez
Council Members:
Stephen Strong
Michael Searcy
Greg Jackson
Lee Scoggins
Gina Juarez
City Manager:
Jay Abercrombie
City Secretary
Cheryl Jimerson
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration of possible action upon the May 19, 2026 Council meeting minutes. (Jimerson)
2. Consideration and possible action upon the Freedom Festival Street closures. (Taylor/Ybarra)
COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION
3. Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 that Southwestern
Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and its successors and assigns ("Company"), is granted non-exclusive
right, franchise and authority, for a 30-year term. (Jimerson/Abercrombie)
4. Consideration and possible action upon moving the regular schedule …
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to consider granting SWEPCO a 30-year franchise right
The Henderson City Council will meet on May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Thomas Ward Council Chambers. Council members will consider the first reading of Ordinance 2026‑05‑02 that would give Southwestern Electric Power Company a non‑exclusive 30‑year franchise right. They will also address the reappointment of Main Street Board members, review HEDCO financials for March 2026, and discuss a performance agreement with BRASSO Development, LLC. Additional items include routine consent agenda approvals and a possible executive session.
- Ordinance 2026‑05‑02: grant SWEPCO a non‑exclusive 30‑year franchise right
- Reappointment of Main Street Board members and new one‑year appointments
- Review of HEDCO financials for March 2026
- New performance agreement between HEDCO and BRASSO Development, LLC
- Award of administrative services contract via Resolution 2022‑05‑01 for Downtown Revitalization Program CDM26‑CDBG grant application preparation
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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved HEDCO‑BRASSO performance agreement for new home
The council approved the consent agenda unanimously, covering the April 21 minutes, Juneteenth parade street closures, and the auditor's engagement letter. It reappointed Main Street Board members for two‑year terms and appointed two members for one‑year terms, also unanimously. The performance agreement between HEDCO and BRASSO Development, LLC, including a $20,000 note and construction timeline, was approved unanimously. A resolution to award administrative services and apply for the 2026 Downtown Revitalization Program grant was also approved unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Reappointed Main Street Board members Ben Patterson, Lisa McConnell, Kelly Bumgardener (2‑yr) and appointed Donavan Dickeson, Bonnie Hays (1‑yr) (unanimous)
- Approved HEDCO‑BRASSO Development performance agreement, including $20,000 note (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-05-01 for administrative services and 2026 Downtown Revitalization Program grant application (unanimous)
- Constituted executive session per Vernon's Texas Government Code (procedural)
- Returned to regular session after closed session (procedural)
- Adjourned meeting (procedural)
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, TEXAS, WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, THE
19TH DAY OF MAY 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, IN THE THOMAS
WARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMPLEX, 300 W. MAIN STREET,
FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
Mayor:
Henry Pace
Mayor Pro Tem
Gina Juarez
Council Members:
Stephen Strong
Michael Searcy
Greg Jackson
Lee Scoggins
City Manager:
Jay Abercrombie
City Secretary
Cheryl Jimerson
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration of possible action upon the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. (Jimerson)
2. Consideration and possible action upon closing streets for the Juneteenth Parade.
3. Consideration and possible action upon the Auditors Engagement Letter for the 2025-2026 budget. (Kimbrell)
COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION
4. Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 that Southwestern Electric Power Company
(SWEPCO) and its successors and assigns ("Company"), is granted non-exclusive right, franchise and
authority, for a 30-year term. (Jimerson/Abercrombie) …
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MINUTES OF THE
HENDERSON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Scheduled Meeting
May 19, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
Mayor Pace called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
Council members present were Stephen Strong, Greg Jackson, Lee Scoggins, and Gina Juarez.
Staff members present were City Manager Jay Abercrombie, City Secretary Cheryl Jimerson, City Attorney Russel
Brown, Fire Chief Sonny Ybarra, Director of Operations Davis Brown, _____ Jarrod Finley, Director of Utility
Infrastructure and Delivery David Hortman, Community Development Manager/Building Official Cliff McElfresh,
Finance Director Stephanie Kimbrell, Civic Center Manager Christina Gray, Executive Leadership Assistant/HR
Specialist Hillary Faulkner, Communications and Marketing Coordinator Phedra Johnson, and HEDCO Director Bret
Gardella.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member ___________ gave the invocation, Council Member __________led the Pledges.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
There were no citizens' comments.
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Davis Brown recognized Julio M tonight after last council meeting where Council praised Julio and his hard work. Lee
Scoggins spoke about his positive inter …
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
300 W Main St, Henderson
Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council approved a tax abatement agreement with Velvin Production Company
The council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-03-01 to participate in tax abatement agreements and then approved a specific tax abatement agreement with Velvin Production Company Inc. The council also renewed the Industrial Park Reinvestment Zone, re‑appointed the municipal court judge, adopted a cybersecurity policy, denied a CenterPoint Energy rate increase, updated city bank signatories, approved a minor plat for the David Beard Subdivision, and approved several HEDCO agreements and financial items.
- Approved Resolution 2026-03-01 to participate in tax abatement agreements (unanimous)
- Approved tax abatement agreement with Velvin Production Company Inc. (unanimous)
- Renewed Ordinance 2021-05-01 extending Industrial Park Reinvestment Zone (unanimous)
- Re‑appointed James Holmes as Municipal Court of Record Judge for a 4‑year term (unanimous)
- Adopted Cybersecurity Policy Resolution 2026-03-03 (Lee Scoggins motion, Greg Jackson second, Searcy abstained)
- Denied CenterPoint Energy rate increase for 45 days (unanimous)
- Updated authorized signatories on all city accounts, adding Henry Pace and removing three former signers (unanimous)
- Approved minor plat re‑platting of Block 325, David Beard Subdivision at 420 and 430 US HWY 79 (unanimous)
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MINUTES OF THE
HENDERSON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Scheduled Meeting
March 24, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
Mayor Pace called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
Council members present were Stephen Strong, Michael Searcy, Greg Jackson, Lee Scoggins, and Gina Juarez.
Staff members present were City Manager Jay Abercrombie, City Secretary Cheryl Jimerson, City Attorney Russell
Brown, Chief of Police Chad Taylor, Fire Chief Sonny Ybarra, Director of Utilities Randy Boyd, Director of Utility
Infrastructure and Delivery David Hortman, Community Development Manager/Building Official Cliff McElfresh,
Finance Director Stephanie Kimbrell, Civic Center Manager Christina Gray, Main Street Coordinator Alexa Duke,
Health and Code Officer Wes Breitinberg, Executive Leadership Assistant/HR Specialist Hillary Faulkner,
Communications and Marketing Coordinator Phedra Johnson, and HEDCO Director Bret Gardella.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Greg Jackson gave the invocation, Mayor Henry Pace led the Pledges.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
Wayne Griffith with Griffith's Towing expressed concern regarding the citys wrecker service rotation ordinance.
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.
Annual Audit Presen …
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Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves Downtown Revitalization Grant application
The Henderson City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-04-01, authorizing the Mayor to apply for a Downtown Revitalization Grant with a five percent match. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after.
- Approved Resolution 2026-04-01 authorizing Downtown Revitalization Grant application with 5% match (unanimous)
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MINUTES OF THE
HENDERSON CITY COUNCIL
Special Called Meeting
April 7, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
Mayor Protem Gina Juarez called the meeting to order at 12 p.m.
Council members present were Greg Jackson, Lee Scoggins, and Gina Juarez.
Staff members present were City Manager Jay Abercrombie, City Secretary Cheryl Jimerson, Director of Utility
Infrastructure and Delivery David Hortman, Main Street Coordinator Alexa Duke, Executive Leadership AssistanUHR
Specialist Hillary Faulkner, Communications and Marketing Coordinator Phedra Johnson
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Greg Jackson gave the invocation, Council Member Lee Scoggins led the Pledges.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
There were no citizens' comments.
COUNCIL BUSINESS - REGULAR SESSION
1. Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-04-01 authorizing the Mayor of the City of Henderson
to apply for a Downtown Revitalization Grant with a five percent match. (Abercrombie)
Jay Abercrombie gave a brief overview of Resolution 2026-04-01 authorizing the Mayor of the City of Henderson to
apply for a Downtown Revitalization Grant with a five percent match.
Council Member Greg Jackson made a motion to approve Resolu …
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Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to consider tax abatement guidelines and agreement with Velvin Production Company
The City Council will discuss economic development tools, including tax abatement criteria and a specific agreement with Velvin Production Company Inc. The body is also considering a cybersecurity policy and a plat application for US Highway 79. Other business includes the re-appointment of a Municipal Court judge and an interlocal agreement for jet fuel.
- Tax abatement agreement with Velvin Production Company Inc.
- Resolution 2026-03-01 establishing tax abatement guidelines for economic development
- Minor plat application for Block 325 of David Beard Subdivision at 420 and 430 US Highway 79
- Resolution 2026-03-02 denying a rate increase from CenterPoint Energy for 45 days
- Interlocal Agreement between HEDCO and Rusk County for Jet A Fuel at Rusk County Airport
economic-developmentzoningtax-abatementcybersecurityutilities
✓ Decided: Council approves tax abatement for Velvin Productions facility
The Henderson City Council approved a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Velvin Productions for a new production facility in the Henderson Industrial Park, including a 29.16-acre land conveyance and a $500,000 promissory note. The council also approved a three-year amendment to the UT EMS contract, moved the March 17 meeting to March 24, and approved several other items including a consent agenda, an amended performance agreement for First Methodist Church Preschool, HEDCO by-law amendments, a waiver for Brasso Development, Sourcewell membership, a minor plat at 418 Broadway St, and Main Street Advisory Board by-law amendments.
- Approved Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Velvin Productions (unanimous)
- Approved 3-year amendment to UT EMS contract (4-0, Searcy abstained)
- Moved March 17 Council meeting to March 24 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Jan 20 minutes, street closures, HEDCO finances, West Fraser compliance (unanimous)
- Approved amended performance agreement for First Methodist Church Preschool (4-0, Scoggins abstained)
- Approved HEDCO 2026 by-law amendments (unanimous)
- Approved waiver and release for Brasso Development & Construction (unanimous)
- Approved Sourcewell membership, minor plat at 418 Broadway St, and Main Street Advisory Board by-law amendments (all unanimous)
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, TEXAS, WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, THE 24
DAY OF MARCH 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. FOR A REGULAR RESCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING, IN
THE THOMAS WARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMPLEX, 300 W.
MAIN STREET, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
Mayor:
Henry Pace
Mayor Pro Tem
Gina Juarez
Council Members:
Stephen Strong
Michael Searcy
Greg Jackson
Lee Scoggins
City Manager:
Jay Abercrombie
City Secretary
Cheryl Jimerson
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Annual Audit Presentation by Gollob Morgan Peddy, PC.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of February 17, 2026.
COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION
3. Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2026-03-01 electing to participate in tax abatement
agreements, and establishing guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement for economic development
prospects in the City of Henderson. (Jimerson)
4. Consideration and possible action entering into a tax abatement agreement with Velvin Production Company
Inc. (Jimerson)
5. Consideration and possib …
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MINUTES OF THE
HENDERSON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Scheduled Meeting
February 17, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
Mayor Pace called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Council members present were Stephen Strong, Michael Searcy, Greg Jackson, Lee Scoggins, and Gina Juarez.
Staff members present were City Manager Jay Abercrombie, City Secretary Cheryl Jimerson, City Attorney Russell
Brown, Chief of Police Chad Taylor, Fire Chief Sonny Yabarra, Director of Operations Davis Brown, Director of
Utilities Randy Boyd, Director of Utility Infrastructure and Delivery David Hortman, Community Development
Manager/Building Official Cliff McElfresh, Finance Director Stephanie Kimbrell, Animal Center Director Charissa
Blake, Civic Center Manager Christina Gray, Executive Leadership Assistant/HR Specialist Hillary Faulkner,
Communications and Marketing Coordinator Phedra Johnson, and HEDCO Director Bret Gardella.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Michael Searcy led the invocation and Council Member Lee Scoggins led the pledges.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
Representatives from Christus EMS asked Council not to make a decision on the EMS contract for the city until they
have had a chance to present …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council considers tax abatement for Velvin Productions
The City Council will discuss a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement for Velvin Productions in the Henderson Industrial Park. Members will also consider a contract renewal amendment for UT EMS and a minor plat application for 418 Broadway St.
- Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement for Velvin Productions
- UT EMS renewal contract amendment
- Minor plat application to combine two lots at 418 Broadway St
- Street closures downtown for Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Amended Performance Agreement for First Methodist Church Preschool
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✓ Decided: Council approves $46.8M Lake Striker water supply plan
The council unanimously approved Alternative 2 for developing the Lake Striker Water Supply, a project with a preliminary cost of $46.8 million. They also approved a water rate study task force, several board appointments, and two minor plats. The HEDCO by-law amendments were tabled until next month to define the term 'Executive.'
- Approved Alternative 2 for Lake Striker Water Supply development ($46.8M preliminary cost) (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to create and appoint a water rate study task force (unanimous)
- Authorized Finance Director Stephanie Kimbrell as signer on all City bank accounts (unanimous)
- Approved Lisa McConnell to fill unexpired Main Street Board term (unanimous)
- Approved Martha McDougal and Johnny Walker to Planning and Zoning Board (unanimous)
- Approved Reggie Weatherton as member of Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
- Approved Charter Review Committee (unanimous)
- Tabled HEDCO 2026 By-Law Amendments to define 'Executive' (unanimous)
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, TEXAS, WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, THE
17th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026, AT 5:30 P.M. FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, IN THE
THOMAS WARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMPLEX, 300 W. MAIN
STREET, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
Mayor:
Henry Pace
Mayor Pro Tem
Gina Juarez
Council Members:
Stephen Strong
Michael Searcy
Greg Jackson
Lee Scoggins
City Manager:
Jay Abercrombie
City Secretary
Cheryl Jimerson
[IGNORE_INDENT]
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1. Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas
Government Code, Chapter 551, section 087.
REGULAR SESSION:
2. Convene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session.
3. Consideration and possible action upon a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement for Velvin Productions located
in the reinvestment zone known as the Henderson Industrial Park.
4. Consideration and possible action upon an amendment to the UT EMS renewal contract with the City of
Henderson.
CONSENT AGEN …
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MINUTES OF THE
HENDERSON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Scheduled Meeting
January 20, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
Mayor Pace called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
Council members present were Stephen Strong, Michael Searcy, Greg Jackson, and Gina Juarez. Lee Scoggins was
not able to attend.
Staff members present were City Manager Jay Abercrombie, City Secretary Cheryl Jimerson, City Attorney Russell
Brown, Chief of Police Chad Taylor, Fire Chief Sonny Yabarra, Director of Operations Davis Brown, Director of
Utilities Randy Boyd, Director of Utility Infrastructure and Delivery David Hortman, Community Development
Manager/Building Official Cliff McElfresh, Finance Director Stephanie Kimbrell, Animal Center Director Charissa
Blake, Civic Center Manager Christina Gray, Executive Leadership Assistant/HR Specialist Hillary Faulkner,
Communications and Marketing Coordinator Phedra Johnson, and HEDCO Director Bret Gardella.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Council Member Michael Searcy gave the invocation, Council Member Stephen Strong led the Pledges.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
John Cloutier on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, wants to invite everyone out to the candidate forum. There wil …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
300 W Main St, Henderson
Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to consider $126,890 payment for East Side Sewer Main project
The City Council will discuss water infrastructure funding and a water rate study task force. The body is also considering several plat applications for land development and appointments to city boards.
- Final payment of $126,890.30 for the East Side Sewer Main Replacement Project
- Funding application for Lake Striker Water Infrastructure Improvements
- Minor plat to combine three lots at Peach St and US 79
- Minor plat to divide 301 Yandle Dr into three lots
- Creation of a water rate study task force
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✓ Decided: Council meets, takes no action after executive session
The Henderson County City Council meeting on January 20, 2026, was largely procedural. Council received departmental and board reports with no questions or comments, convened into executive session to consult with the City Attorney, and reconvened with no action taken. The meeting adjourned unanimously.
- Received departmental reports (Civic Center, Main Street, Municipal Court) with no action
- Received board minutes (Board of Adjustments, Planning and Zoning, Cemetery, Main Street, Preservation, HEDCO) with no action
- Convened into executive session to consult with City Attorney
- Reconvened into regular session with no action taken
- Adjourned unanimously at 9:58 p.m.
300 W Main St, Henderson
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, TEXAS, WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, THE
20TH DAY OF JANUARY 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, IN THE
THOMAS WARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMPLEX, 300 W. MAIN
STREET, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
Mayor:
Henry Pace
Mayor Pro Tem
Gina Juarez
Council Members:
Stephen Strong
Michael Searcy
Greg Jackson
Lee Scoggins
City Manager:
Jay Abercrombie
City Secretary
Cheryl Jimerson
[IGNORE_INDENT]
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor will call the meeting to order, declare a quorum if present, and declare notices legally
posted pursuant to Open Meetings Act.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes and taken in the order they are received. By State law, no action may be
taken on items not on the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The team from UT would like to present to the council a look back at 2025 and share the latest clinical updates
from our EMS Medical Director with the council.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the October 28, 2025, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)
3. Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the November 18, 2025, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)
4. Consideration and possible action upon street closure for the Mardi Gras event.
5. Consideration of possible action upon the HEDCO financial's for the month(s) of October, 2025 & November
20 …
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L. Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.
Civic Center
Main StreeUTourism
Municipal Court
Council had no questions or comments on the monthly reports
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Adjustments Minutes
Planning and Zoning Minutes
Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes
Main Street Meeting Minutes
Preservation Minutes
HEDCO Meeting Minutes for November & December 2025.
Council had no questions or comments on the Board meeting minutes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
19. Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas
Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551, section 087.
Mayor Pace convened into executive session at 7:25 P.m.
REGULAR SESSION:
20. Convene into regular session and necessary action as a result of the closed session.
Mayor Pace reconvened into regular session stating there was no action to take.
ADJOURNMENT
21. Adjourn
Council Member Gina Juarez made a motion to adjourn at 9:58 p.m., duly seconded by Council Member Michael
Searcy. The vote was unanimous.
ATTEST·
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Net migration+1,509 people (+$103.7M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Severe Storm": 6, "Flood": 4, "Fire": 4, "Hurricane": 4, " · last Fri May 17, 2024)
Traffic fatalities26 (2024)
Business establishments1,521 (15,622 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,004/mo (475 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy23.6% (low numeracy 36% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Recorded votes
176
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
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