Henderson County public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance updating the International Energy Conservation Code from the 2012 to the 2015 edition. They will also consider a minor plat application from HEDCO to subdivide a lot on Frisco Street in the Southwest Industrial Park. The council will discuss a potential economic development agreement for properties at 400, 402, and 404 W. Main Street in executive session.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-11-14 to adopt the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
• Minor plat application by HEDCO for a lot on Frisco Street in Southwest Industrial Park
• Executive session to discuss economic development agreement for 400, 402, and 404 W. Main Street
• Retirement presentation for Suzanne Cross

City Council approved the adoption of the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code and a minor plat application for a lot on Frisco Street. The council also approved the November 15 meeting minutes and October 2022 HEDCO financials.

• Approved adoption of 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO minor plat to subdivide a lot on Frisco Street in Southwest Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2022 HEDCO financials (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and second reading on rezoning five properties on Jacksonville Drive from low-density residential (R1) to general commercial (C2). It will also consider amending the 2023 Master Fee Schedule, adopting the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, and approving a minor plat on Longview Drive. The meeting includes canvassing November 8 election results and issuing oaths of office.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-10-13 rezoning 5 properties on Jacksonville Drive from R1 to C2
• Resolution 2022-11-01 amending the 2023 Master Fee Schedule
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-11-14 adopting the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
• Minor plat application by Dana Maddox to subdivide a lot in the 1100 block of Longview Drive
• Resolution 2022-11-02 for Grant #4539101 to purchase a Community Outreach vehicle

City Council

The Henderson City Council will consider a zoning change for five properties on Jacksonville Drive from Low-Density Single Family (R1) to General Commercial (C2), along with a budget amendment, a lease agreement with Sparklight for an internet hub, and multiple street closures for community events. The meeting also includes a $197,108.85 payment for street improvements and a $98,500 final payment for the Central Fire Station roof repair.

• First reading of Ordinance 2022-10-13 to rezone 5 properties on Jacksonville Drive from R1 to C2
• Pay Request No. 3 for $197,108.85 to Rayford Truck & Tractor for the 2022 Master Street Improvements Program
• Authorizing a lease with Sparklight for a 75' x 75' parcel in Fairpark for an internet hub/substation
• Resolution 2022-10-01 on budget amendment #1 for the 2021-2022 budget
• Pay Request No. 1 (final) of $98,500 to Reneau Roofing & Sheet Metal for Central Fire Station roof repair

The council unanimously authorized the city manager to lease a 75'x75' parcel in Fairpark to Sparklight for a fiber internet substation, aiming to provide faster, more reliable service to every address in Henderson. The council also approved final payment of $98,500 for the Central Fire Station roof repair with a 5-year warranty, budget amendment #2, the 2023 Investment Policy, reappointments to the Board of Adjustments, and three minor plat applications. One agenda item (Pay Request No. 3 for street improvements) was dropped at the city manager's request. No action was taken following executive session on a potential economic development agreement.

• Authorized city manager to lease Fairpark parcel to Sparklight for fiber internet hub (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $98,500 to Reneau Roofing for Central Fire Station roof with 5-year warranty (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment #2 for 2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Investment Policy with no changes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kenneth Orr, Alton Pryor, Freddie Polk to Board of Adjustments; moved Yuli Elizondo from alternate to member (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for two homes on Sundown Trail (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat combining two lots at 908 S. High Street (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for abandoned street at 413 Cherokee Trail (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider the second reading of ordinances to adopt the 2022-2023 budget and tax rate. The body will also discuss water conservation updates and an interlocal agreement for health benefits. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property and economic development.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-09-01 adopting the 2022-2023 budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-09-02 adopting the 2022-2023 tax rate
• Amendment to Ordinance 2022-08-12 updating the Water Conservation Plan
• Resolution 2022-09-01 regarding a Bullet Resistant Shield Grant for the Police Department
• Executive session regarding real property at 113 E. Main and 400, 402, and 404 W. Main Street

The City Council unanimously approved the 2022-23 budget and a tax rate of $0.541828 per $100 valuation, a decrease of nearly one cent from the previous year. The budget is balanced and will generate about $390,000 more in revenue due to increased property values. Other actions included updating the water conservation plan, adding Juneteenth to the holiday schedule, and approving a bullet-resistant shield grant for police.

• Adopted 2022-23 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022-23 tax rate of $0.541828 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Water Conservation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-23 Holiday Schedule adding Juneteenth (unanimous)
• Reappointed Brian Ballard and appointed Micha Howard, Adam Dewy to HEDCO Board (unanimous)
• Designated Henderson News as official city newspaper (unanimous)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with TML for health benefits (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for Bullet Resistant Shield Grant for Police (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct second public hearings regarding the proposed 2022-23 budget and tax rate. The body will consider the first reading of Ordinance 2022-09-01 and Ordinance 2022-09-02 to address these items.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2022-09-01 (2022-2023 budget)
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2022-09-02 (2022-2023 tax rate)
• Ballot for Places 6-9 of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool
• Proposal to move the September 20th Regular Scheduled Council Meeting to September 13th, 2022

The council held two public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 budget and tax rate, with no public comments. The proposed tax rate is 0.541828 per $100 valuation, a decrease of almost one cent from last year's rate of 0.551700, but expected to bring in $390,046 more revenue due to increased property values. The council also approved a ballot for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool and moved the regular September meeting to September 13.

• Closed the second public hearing on the proposed 2022-23 budget (unanimous)
• Closed the second public hearing on the proposed 2022-23 tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved ballot for Places 6-9 of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool as recommended (unanimous)
• Moved the regular September council meeting from September 20 to September 13 (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement for West Fraser Wood Products Inc. in the Henderson Industrial Park, contingent on board approval. They also awarded a $3.4M street and drainage bid to Rayford's Truck and Tractor for the East Texas Regional Business Park, and approved the HEDCO program of work and budget. Several zoning and plat changes were approved, including rezoning 200 Morningside Ave. to high-density single-family residential.

• Approved tax abatement agreement for West Fraser Wood Products (unanimous, contingent on board approval)
• Awarded $3,407,273 street and drainage bid to Rayford's Truck and Tractor (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO 2022-23 program of work (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO 2022-23 budget (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of ordinance rezoning 200 Morningside Ave. to R3 (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat subdividing 200 Morningside into two lots (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat combining 305-307 Johnson Drive into one lot (unanimous)
• Approved no-parking ordinance on S. Van Buren Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will consider and potentially adopt the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The council will also schedule two public hearings for each the budget and the 2021 tax rate, set for August 23 and September 6, 2022. Additionally, the council will take a first reading of a no-parking ordinance on S. Van Buren Street.

• Consideration and possible action upon a proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023
• Consideration and possible action upon a proposed tax rate taking a record vote for publication
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-08-10: No parking between Richardson and the dead end of S. Van Buren Street
• Scheduling two public hearings on the proposed budget for August 23 and September 6, 2022
• Scheduling two public hearings on the 2021 tax rate for August 23 and September 6, 2022

The Henderson City Council unanimously approved the proposed 2022-2023 budget and a tax rate of 0.541828 per $100 valuation, a decrease from last year. They also scheduled public hearings for the budget and tax rate, and introduced a no-parking ordinance on S. Van Buren Street.

• Approved 2022-2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved tax rate of 0.541828 per $100 (unanimous)
• Scheduled budget public hearings for Aug 23 and Sep 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Scheduled tax rate public hearings for Aug 23 and Sep 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Introduced first reading of no-parking ordinance on S. Van Buren Street

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning change for 200 Morningside Ave and a bid for fire station roof repairs. The meeting also includes actions regarding the November 8, 2022, municipal election and tax abatement guidelines.

• Bid award for Central Fire Station Roof Repair at 401 W. Main Street
• Zoning change for 200 Morningside Ave from Institutional to High Density Single Family Residential
• Resolution 2022-08-01 ordering the November 8, 2022, Municipal Election
• Joint Agreement with Rusk County Elections Department for the municipal election
• Resolution 2022-08-02 establishing guidelines for Tax Abatement Agreements

The council awarded the Central Fire Station roof repair project to Reneau Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. for $98,500, approved a rezoning at 200 Morningside Ave., and authorized a joint election agreement with Rusk County. It also approved resolutions for a November 8 municipal election and tax abatement guidelines, and moved the August 16 meeting to August 23.

• Awarded Central Fire Station roof repair bid to Reneau Roofing for $98,500 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 200 Morningside Ave. from Institutional to High Density Single Family Residential (unanimous)
• Moved August 16 regular council meeting to August 23, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-08-01 ordering municipal election for November 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized joint agreement with Rusk County Elections Department to run the November 8 election (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-08-02 establishing tax abatement guidelines and criteria (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute contract for sale of 113 E. Main Street (unanimous)
• Supported Project Flying Star as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the upcoming 2022-2023 budget. The meeting is scheduled for June 30, 2022, at the Henderson Fire Department.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 Budget

The Henderson City Council held a budget workshop for fiscal year 2022-2023, reviewing department-by-department spending and discussing American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund usage. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop; it was informational only.

• Opened FY2022-23 budget workshop (no vote)
• Reviewed ARP fund expenditures to date (no vote)
• Discussed sales tax revenue outlook (no vote)
• Adjourned workshop at 8:32 p.m. (no vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning map amendment for eight properties owned by the First Baptist Church. The body is also deciding on street closures for July 2nd events and calling the November 2022 municipal election.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-05-11 to change eight First Baptist Church properties from R2 to IS zone
• Calling the November 2022 Municipal Election for Mayor and Council Districts 2 and 3
• Street closures for Freedom Festival and Patriotic parade on July 2, 2022
• Contract for auditing services with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022
• Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for public safety communications system services

The Henderson City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2022-05-09, adding duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes as special exception uses in certain zoning districts. The council also approved the Harris County interlocal agreement for public safety radio services, amended the HEDCO budget, and scheduled budget and tax rate public hearings for August 9 and September 6. An item regarding 2006 Jacksonville Drive was struck from the agenda, and no action was taken after executive session.

• Approved consent agenda except item 5 (unanimous)
• Approved auditing services contract with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Harris County Interlocal Agreement for public safety communications (unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending Rusk County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 HEDCO budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-05-09 for duplex/triplex/fourplex special exceptions (unanimous)
• Struck 2006 Jacksonville Drive zoning item from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-05-11 for First Baptist Church rezoning (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to determine dates for a budget workshop and public hearings. These sessions would address the proposed budget and the proposed tax rate.

• Proposed Special Meeting and Budget Workshop for June 30, 2022
• Proposed Public Hearing on the budget for July 19, 2022
• Proposed Public Hearing on the tax rate for July 19, 2022

City Council

The City Council will hold a special joint meeting with County Commissioners and HEDCO. The primary purpose is an executive session to discuss economic development negotiations regarding a 380 agreement for Project 2022-06-06.

• Economic development negotiations for Project 2022-06-06
• Discussion of a 380 agreement

The Henderson City Council met jointly with the County Commissioners and HEDCO on June 13, 2022. The only substantive action was entering executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for a 380 agreement related to Project 2022-06-06. No decisions were made in open session, and the meeting adjourned without any formal votes or approvals.

• Entered executive session to discuss 380 agreement negotiations for Project 2022-06-06

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider a resolution regarding the submission of DR-4485 HMGP applications to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. This action would authorize the Mayor and City Manager to act as representatives and commit matching funds.

• Resolution for DR-4485 HMGP applications to the Texas Division of Emergency Management

The Henderson City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the submission of a DR-4485 HMGP grant application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for a generator at 300 W. Main City Hall. The grant requires a 10% city match, and the resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to act as the city's authorized representatives. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution authorizing HMGP grant application for generator at 300 W. Main City Hall (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will consider awarding bids for the West Loop 571 water system improvements and the 2022 Master Street improvement project, along with several zoning changes and annexations. The agenda also includes resolutions for grant applications related to COVID-19 hazard mitigation and public safety equipment, plus a consent agenda with routine items.

• Award bid for West Loop 571 water system improvements
• Award bid for 2022 Master Street improvement project
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-04-07: rezone 1112 Longview Drive from M1 to IS
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-04-08: rezone Whippoorwill Street properties from R1 to Planned Development
• Resolution 2022-05-04: grant application for Community Outreach vehicle

The Henderson City Council awarded two construction bids: John Wright Construction for the West Loop 571 water system improvements at $329,336.00, and Rayford Truck and Tractor for the 2022 Master Street improvement project at $867,392.25. The council also approved several zoning changes, including rezoning properties for the International Outreach House of Prayer and First Baptist Church, and tabled two items related to a property at 2006 Jacksonville Drive due to unanswered questions.

• Approved John Wright Construction for West Loop 571 water improvements ($329,336.00) (unanimous)
• Approved Rayford Truck and Tractor for 2022 Master Street project ($867,392.25) (unanimous)
• Approved Traylor and Associates for Hazard Mitigation Grant administrative services (unanimous)
• Approved Stokes and Associates for Hazard Mitigation Grant engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-04-07 rezoning 1112 Longview Dr. from M1 to IS (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-04-08 rezoning Whippoorwill St. properties from R1 to PD (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of CenterPoint property at 1900 W. Loop 571 with C2 zoning (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning request for 2006 Jacksonville Dr. from R2 to C2 (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances for the voluntary annexation of a CenterPoint Energy tract, a juvenile curfew renewal, and two zoning map amendments. The council will also vote on a revenue compliance audit contract and may discuss real property in executive session.

• Contract for Local Government Revenue Compliance Audit with Azavar Audit Solutions, Inc.
• Voluntary annexation of 10.61-acre tract at 1900 W Loop 571 N for CenterPoint Energy Inc.
• Renewal of Juvenile Curfew Ordinance 2022-04-06
• Zoning change at 1112 Longview Drive from M1 to Institutional (IS)
• Zoning change on Whippoorwill Street from R1 to Planned Development (PD)

The Henderson City Council approved a professional services contract with Azavar Audit Solutions for a Local Government Revenue Compliance Audit, which will review city records to identify unpaid fees and taxes. The council also approved several zoning changes, including rezoning 1112 Longview Drive from Multi-family 1 to Institutional, and two properties on Whippoorwill Street from R1 to Planned Development. Additionally, the council renewed the juvenile curfew ordinance and authorized the sale of the 622-624 N. Mill Street property.

• Approved consent agenda including March 22 minutes and HEDCO financials (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Azavar Audit Solutions for revenue compliance audit (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing and approved first reading of annexation ordinance for CenterPoint Energy (unanimous)
• Renewed Juvenile Curfew Ordinance 2022-04-06 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1112 Longview Drive from M1 to IS (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of two Whippoorwill Street properties from R1 to PD (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to enter into contract for sale of 622-624 N. Mill Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will take final votes on two ordinances: removing the one-way restriction on Lion Street and rezoning property on Oliver Street to allow manufactured homes. It will also consider several minor plats, a rate increase from CenterPoint Energy, and hear departmental reports, including a police racial profile report.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-02-04 removing one-way street on Lion Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-02-03 rezoning east side of Oliver Street between Pope Street and MLK Jr. Drive from C2 to R4
• Minor plat combining parcels for 108 Cherry Street
• Minor plat combining parcels at HWY 79 S and Evenside
• Resolution 2022-03-01 for a rate increase from CenterPoint Energy

The Henderson City Council unanimously approved one-time salary adjustment payments for all city employees (excluding Directors, Elected and Appointed Officials) due to COVID-19 and inflation effects. The council also approved the city's 2020-2021 annual audit with one abstention, re-appointed James Holmes as Municipal Court of Records Judge for a four-year term, and approved multiple ordinances and plats. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved one-time salary adjustment payments to all city employees (unanimous)
• Approved City of Henderson 2020-2021 annual audit (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Re-appointed James Holmes as Municipal Court of Records Judge for 4-year term (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 engineering services for elevator shaft at 300 W. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Motorola APX radios for first responders (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley Horn contract for Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-02-04 removing one-way street on Lion Street (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-02-03 rezoning from C2 to R4 on east side of Olivar, Pope St. and Martin King Jr. Dr. (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will consider appointing Elidia Ramirez to the Cemetery Board. The council will also receive departmental reports, including a police racial profile report and radar traffic data, and may discuss them. An executive session is scheduled to consult with the city attorney about real property at 300 W. Main and 400 W. Main Streets, with possible action afterward.

• Appointment of Elidia Ramirez to the Cemetery Board
• Police Department Racial Profile Report and Radar Traffic Data
• Executive session on real property at 300 W. Main and 400 W. Main Streets
• Minutes from Board of Adjustments, Planning and Zoning, Main Street, and Preservation Committee

The Henderson City Council unanimously approved consent agenda items, second readings of two zoning ordinances (adding 'Club or Lodge' as a special exception use and rezoning five lots to R2), and a resolution to join an opioid settlement with ENDO/Par. They also held first readings on rezoning properties on Oliver Street and removing the one-way street designation on Lion Street, and made appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Housing Board, and Cemetery Board. No public comments were made, and the executive session item was dropped.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, HEDCO financials, tax abatement compliance statements, and street closure for Choir Booster Club 5K (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-01-01 adding 'Club or Lodge' to Special Exception Uses (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-01-02 rezoning five lots to R2 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-02-01 executing opioid settlement release for ENDO/Par (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Droddy to Planning and Zoning Commission; re-appointed William Garmon and Chad Boatwright (unanimous)
• Appointed Maria Murillo to Housing Board; re-appointed Yuli Elizondo and Jesus Reyes (unanimous)
• Appointed Elidia Ramirez to Cemetery Board for two-year term (unanimous)
• Held first readings on Ordinance 2022-02-03 (rezoning to R4) and Ordinance 2022-02-04 (removing one-way street on Lion Street)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will receive departmental reports and minutes from various boards and commissions. The main item is an executive session to consult with the city attorney about real property at 300 W. Main, 400 W. Main, and 113 E. Main Streets, followed by possible action. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Executive session to discuss real property at 300 W. Main, 400 W. Main, and 113 E. Main Streets
• Board of Adjustments minutes of December 14, 2021
• Planning and Zoning minutes of December 14, 2021 and January 11, 2022
• Cemetery Board meeting minutes of November 17, 2021
• Main Street minutes from December 21, 2021 (meeting cancelled)

The Henderson City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment, first readings of two zoning ordinances, a minor plat for the VFW, and a water line engineering work order. Two agenda items were dropped, and no action was taken after executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, HEDCO financials, and Mardi Gras street closures (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01-01 budget amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-01-01 adding 'Club or Lodge' to special exception uses (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat subdividing 1.297 acres for VFW Post 8535 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-01-02 rezoning five lots to R2 (unanimous)
• Approved workorder #010-2203 for water line engineering on Loop 571 (unanimous)
• Dropped item 7 (zoning map change) due to duplication with item 8
• Dropped item 9 (C2 to R4 zoning change) because ordinance not ready

City Council

This is a special meeting with one substantive item: appointing a Council Member for District 5 and administering the oath of office. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, invocation, citizens comments, adjournment).

• Appointment of Council Member for District 5
• Oath of office administered to new District 5 member

The Henderson City Council held a special meeting and unanimously appointed Gina Juarez to fill the vacant District 5 council seat for the remainder of the term. Juarez was then sworn in and took her seat. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Appointed Gina Juarez to District 5 council seat (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to Gina Juarez