Henderson County public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will discuss land use and zoning changes, including a second reading of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The body is also considering several contracts for legal services and equipment, as well as a memorandum of understanding with Carlisle ISD.

• Second reading of the ordinance regarding the 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Request to re-zone a property from R1 to I1 (Ordinance 2023-12-01)
• Request to re-zone a property from R3 to M2 (Ordinance 2023-12-2)
• Minor Plat Application for property at 111 S. Mill St.
• Contract with Wildfire Truck & Equipment Sales for Brush Truck bed and accessories

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appointment of a City Attorney and the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes swearing in new council members and reviewing several board appointments. The body will also consider contracts for fireworks and fire station repairs.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2023-11-01 regarding the 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Contract with MPA Fireworks for the July 6, 2024 Independence Day display
• Major Subdivision Plat for East Texas Regional Business Park at Tx Loop 571 and State Hwy 323
• Revision to Paragon's scope of work for ceiling and lighting at the Central Fire Station
• Street closure for the Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade on November 30, 2023

City Council

The City Council will discuss canceling the November 7, 2023, municipal election due to unopposed candidates. The body is also considering the appointment of an interim City Attorney and a budget amendment.

• Resolution 2023-09-06 to cancel the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election
• Appointment of David Hill as interim City Attorney
• Resolution 2023-10-01 for 2022-2023 budget amendment #2
• Professional Services Contract with Traylor and Associates for a generator (HMGP project DR 4485-0179)
• Street closures for Hallelujah Fest (Oct 31), Safety Fun Night (Oct 31), and Syrup Festival (Nov 11)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading for the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate. The body is also considering the sale of $2 million in tax notes for street improvements and the cancellation of the November 7th municipal election due to unopposed applicants.

• Sale of Tax Notes, Series 2023, in approximately $2,000,000 for street improvements
• Second reading of the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate
• Cancellation of the November 7th, 2023 Municipal Election for Districts one, four and five
• Bid award for the Central Fire Station HVAC System
• Re-plating application for a 10.227 tract known as the LSD Subdivision

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, a $60,122.68 HVAC contract for the Central Fire Station, and a $2,055,000 tax note for street improvements. It also adopted the 2023‑2024 budget and the proposed tax rate without raising the overall rate. Additional unanimous actions included a re‑plat of a 10.227‑acre subdivision, nomination of Rusk County Appraisal District board members, and amendment of HEDCO bylaws.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved HVAC bid $60,122.68 for Central Fire Station (3‑for, 1‑against)
• Approved $2,055,000 tax note for street improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023‑2024 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted proposed tax rate ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved re‑plat of 10.227‑acre LSD subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Rusk County Appraisal District board members (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to HEDCO Type B bylaws (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed budget and tax rate. The body will consider the first reading of ordinances to adopt the 2023-2024 budget and tax rate.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2022-23 Budget
• Public hearing on the 2023-24 proposed tax rate
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-09-01 adopting the 2023-2024 budget
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-09-02 adopting the 2023-2024 tax rate

The City Council conducted public hearings regarding the proposed 2023-2024 budget and the proposed tax rate. The council performed first readings of Ordinance 2023-09-01 and Ordinance 2023-09-02 to adopt these measures.

• Closed public hearing on 2023-2024 proposed budget (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 2023-2024 proposed tax rate (Unanimous)
• Completed first reading of Ordinance 2023-09-01 adopting the 2023-2024 budget
• Completed first reading of Ordinance 2023-09-02 adopting the 2023-2024 tax rate

General

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed 2023-24 budget and the 2023 property tax rate. The body will also consider establishing a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and rescinding a juvenile curfew ordinance. Other business includes emergency fire station roof repairs and a municipal election order for November 7, 2023.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023-24 Budget and record vote for 2023 property tax rate
• Resolution 2023-07-03 for emergency repairs to the Central Fire Station Roof
• Establishment of the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and agreement with Texas PACE Authority
• Rescinding of Juvenile Curfew Ordinance # 2023-04-04 to comply with HB 1819
• Order of a Municipal Election to be held November 7, 2023

The City Council approved the 2023-24 property tax rate and established the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. The council also rescinded the juvenile curfew ordinance to comply with state law and approved emergency attic repairs for the Central Fire Station.

• Approved 2023-24 property tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-08-01 establishing the PACE program (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Texas PACE Authority (unanimous)
• Rescinded Juvenile Curfew Ordinance #2023-04-04 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency attic repairs to Central Fire Station (4-1)
• Approved order for municipal election on November 7, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO Budget and Program of Work for FY 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved dedication of Bane Blvd. to the City of Henderson (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed budget and property tax rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The meeting includes consideration of scheduling public hearings for both the budget and the tax rate.

• Discussion of the 2023-2024 proposed budget
• Discussion of the 2023-2024 proposed tax rate
• Possible action to schedule budget public hearings for August 22 and September 5, 2023
• Possible action to schedule a property tax rate public hearing for September 5, 2023

City Council approved dates for public hearings regarding the 2023-2024 proposed budget and the 2023 property tax rate. The council also discussed proposed budget adjustments for the General Fund and Water/Sewer Enterprise fund.

• Approved scheduling two public hearings on the proposed budget for August 22 and September 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved scheduling one public hearing on the 2023 property tax rate for September 5, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss emergency repairs for the Central Fire Department roof and ceiling. The agenda also includes a proposal for a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program and a joint election agreement with Rusk County.

• Emergency repairs to Central Fire Department roof (Resolution 2023-07-02)
• Emergency repairs to Central Fire Department ceiling and attic (Resolution 2023-07-03)
• Establishment of the City of Henderson Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program
• Joint Agreement with Rusk County Elections Department for November 7, 2023 election
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-06-06 regarding alley abandonment in the 1000 block of Peach Street

Council approved $73,000 for emergency roof repairs at the Central Fire Department and established a Volunteer Paid Time Off (VTO) policy for employees. Several zoning re-plats and an alley abandonment were approved, and a public hearing for a clean energy program was set for August 22.

• Approved Resolution 2023-07-02 for emergency Central Fire Department roof repairs ($73,000) (Unanimous)
• Approved Volunteer Paid Time Off (VTO) Policy providing 16 hours annually (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-07-01 to establish Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program and set public hearing for Aug 22 (Unanimous)
• Approved Joint Agreement with Rusk County Elections Department for Nov 7, 2023 election (Unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO-Frisco Street Subdivision Re-plat #2 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-06-06 to abandon portion of undeveloped alley in 1000 block of Peach Street (Unanimous)
• Approved minor re-plat of 1000 block of Peach Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-07-03 regarding Central Fire Department ceiling and attic repairs

City Council

The City Council will meet for a budget workshop and consider rescheduling their regular July 18th meeting to July 25th at 6 p.m.

• Consideration of rescheduling the July 18th Regular Council Meeting to July 25th

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a second reading of an ordinance to rename Pope Street to Bob Allen Way. The meeting also includes discussions on street closures for the July 4 Freedom Festival and the establishment of a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-04-05 to rename Pope Street to Bob Allen Way
• Street closures for Freedom Festival on W. Fordall, Sand St., and Lake Forest Parkway
• Establishment of the City of Henderson Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program
• Approval of 2022 Master Street Improvements Program Contract 010-2124 completion and final payment
• Deed of donation from the City to HEDCO for a 0.45 ROW on Frisco Street

Council approved the completion of the 2022 Master Street Improvements Program and renamed a portion of Pope Street to Bob Allen Way. The body also approved a deed of donation to HEDCO and appointed members to the Main Street Board and Landmark Preservation Committee.

• Approved 2022 Master Street Improvements Program Contract 010-2124 as complete (Unanimous)
• Approved renaming a portion of Pope Street to Bob Allen Way (Unanimous)
• Approved donation of 0.45 acre ROW on Frisco Street to HEDCO (Unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO Certificate of Formation Resolution Addendum (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Main Street Board and Henderson Landmark Preservation Committee (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Budget Workshop for July 6 at 3:00 p.m. (Unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO April 2023 financials and Freedom Festival street closures (Unanimous)
• Approved auditing services contract with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including a street renaming and property annexation. The agenda also includes a bid proposal for the City Hall elevator project and a potential new PACE program.

• Awarding a bid proposal for the City Hall elevator project
• Ordinance 2023-04-05 renaming Pope Street to Bob Allen Way
• Resolution 2023-05-01 to establish the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program
• Ordinance #2023-04-03 annexing HEDCO property at Industrial Drive/Morris Street
• Ordinance 2-23-04-05 zoning change for 1112 Longview Dr. from Institutional to Multi-family 1

City Council awarded the City Hall elevator project to Paragon Construction and Associates. The council also approved a zoning change for a property on Longview Drive and annexed 25.119 acres of HEDCO property into city limits.

• Approved $500,554.69 elevator project contract to Paragon Construction and Associates (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 25.119 acres of HEDCO property at 1702 Industrial Drive (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from Institutional (IS) to low density Multi-family 1 (M1) at 1112 Longview Dr (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to establish Property Assesed Clean Energy (PACE) Program and set public hearing for June 20 (unanimous)
• Renewed Curfew Ordinance 2023-04-04 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-05-02 allowing same members to serve on Main Street and Historic Preservation Boards (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #2 to HEDCO Employment Agreement regarding employee benefits (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 18 minutes, March HEDCO financials, and Juneteenth Parade route (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the voluntary annexation of 25.119 acres at 1702 Industrial Drive. The meeting also includes multiple readings for ordinances regarding property rezoning and street abandonment.

• Public hearing for annexation of 25.119 acres at 1702 Industrial Drive
• First reading of Ordinance # 2023-04-03 to annex HEDCO property on Industrial Drive/Morris Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-03-01 to rezone corner of Kilgore Drive and Millville Drive to General Commercial (C2)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-03-02 to rezone 100 Zied Blvd to General Commercial (C2)
• Fourth amendment to the HISD School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement with Henderson Police Department

Council approved two zoning changes to General Commercial and an updated interlocal agreement with Henderson ISD for a police unit. The council also rescinded a minor plat for the Crimcrest Addition and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including March 21 minutes and HEDCO February financials (Unanimous)
• Approved fourth amendment to HISD School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement for police unit and equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-03-01 rezoning Kilgore Drive and Millville Drive from M2 to C2 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-03-02 rezoning 100 Zeid Blvd from PD to C2 (Unanimous)
• Rescinded previous approval of Minor Plat for Crimcrest Addition submitted by Bane Investment Holdings (Unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-04-03 for annexation of HEDCO property at 1702 Industrial Drive held
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-04-05 for zoning change at 1112 Longview Dr from IS to M1 held
• Struck Ordinance 2023-04-06 regarding abandonment of street/alley off Penn Street from agenda

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning map amendments and minor plats for various properties. Additionally, the council is reviewing actions to convert the Henderson Economic Development Corporation to a Type B entity.

• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of 25.119 acres at 1702 Industrial Drive
• Police Officer salary adjustments
• Zoning change from Medium Density Multi-Family to General Commercial at Kilgore Drive and Millville Drive
• Zoning change from Planned Development to General Commercial at 100 Zied Blvd
• Conversion of Henderson Economic Development Corporation to a Type B corporation

Council approved the conversion of the Henderson Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) to a Type B entity. Other actions included approving a budget amendment, police salary adjustments, and three minor plats.

• Approved Resolution 2023-03-01 for amendment #1 to the 2022-2023 budget (Unanimous)
• Approved Police Department salary adjustments (Unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for 500 Cleaver Street (Unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for Crimcrest Addition combining 209 lots into two (Unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for property at corner of HWY 259 and FM 782 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03-02 for HEDCO Certificate of Formation (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03-03 for HEDCO Plan of Conversion to Type B (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03-04 for HEDCO Certificate of Conversion to Type B (Unanimous)

City Council

Council authorized the donation of the City Hall Complex to HEDCO and a land exchange involving property near Old Southwood Nursing and Fair Park Drive. The council also scheduled public hearings for a 25.119-acre annexation and appointed a new member to the Board of Adjustments.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan 17 minutes and HEDCO Dec 2022 financials (Unanimous)
• Approved annual Statement of Compliance for 101 S. Marshall Street (Unanimous)
• Approved annual Statement of Compliance for Gateway Travel Plaza at 100 HWY 79 S. (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing dates for March 21 and April 18, 2023, to annex 25.119 acres at 1702 Industrial Drive (Unanimous)
• Appointed Micah Johnson to a Board of Adjustments vacancy (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor or City Manager to execute deed of donation of City Hall Complex to HEDCO (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor or City Manager to exchange city land adjacent to Old Southwood Nursing for land on Fair Park Drive plus $3,030.25 payment (Unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider two minor plat applications, a resolution to convert HEDCO from a Type-A to a Type-B Economic Development Corporation, and authorizing a facility and market study for sports and recreation. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, departmental reports, and an executive session on real property and economic development.

• Consideration of a minor plat for property on Taylor Drive (Henderson R&R Enterprises)
• Consideration of a minor plat for lots between Industrial Drive and Highland Drive (West Fraser)
• Resolution to convert HEDCO from Type-A to Type-B Economic Development Corporation
• Authorizing agreement with Sports Facilities Companies for a facility and market study
• Executive session to discuss real property at 400, 402, and 404 W. Main Street and economic development agreement

City Council authorized a $40,000 feasibility and market study for sports and recreation facilities to inform the city's Comprehensive Plan. Council also approved two minor plats for property subdivisions and combinations. A resolution regarding HEDCO's conversion type was struck from the agenda.

• Approved $40,000 agreement with Sports Facilities Companies for facility and market study (Unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for Henderson R&R Enterprises on Taylor Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for West Fraser combining lots between Industrial Drive and Highland Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved November 2022 HEDCO financials (Unanimous)
• Struck resolution to change HEDCO from Type A to Type B from the agenda