Henderson County public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Henderson City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda lists the mayor, mayor pro tem, and council members, but no business is scheduled for discussion.

• Meeting canceled
• City Council members listed
• City Manager and City Secretary listed
• Executive session authority noted
• Accessibility statement included

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially authorize a grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture. The body will also consider awarding administration and engineering services for the 2025-2026 TxCDBG Grant.

• Resolution 2024-12-01: Texas Community Development Block Grant application
• Awarding Grant Administration Services for 2025-2026 TxCDBG Grant
• Resolution 2024-12-02: Awarding Grant Administration Services
• Awarding Engineering Services for 2025-2026 TxCDBG Grant
• Resolution 2024-12-03: Awarding Engineering Services

City Council

The City Council will certify election results for Mayor and Council Members in Districts Two and Three. The body will also consider street closures for a December parade and a fireworks contract for July 2025.

• Canvass of November 5, 2024 election returns for Mayor and Council Districts Two and Three
• Street closures for the Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade on December 5, 2024
• Contract with MPA Fireworks for July 4, 2025 display
• Re-appointment of Planning and Zoning Members William Garmon III and Scott Droddy
• Minor plat combining lots in the Brookridge Addition (Zied Addition)

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding Street Contract #24 and advertising for engineering and grant administration services for a 2025-2026 TxCDBG grant. The body will also consider a minor plat application for a property on ST HWY 323 and a policy prohibiting TikTok on government devices.

• Awarding of Street Contract #24
• Minor plat application for property on ST HWY 323 (N. Van Buren) by Perry Tinbrink
• Policy prohibiting TikTok and certain social media on governmental devices
• Adoption of the annual Investment Policy
• Street closures for Safety Fun Night and Syrup Festival Event

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2024-2025 proposed budget and a tax rate of .541799 per $100.00 valuation. The body will also review changes to water and sewer rates and a contract extension for VeraBank.

• Ordinance 2024-09-01: Proposed tax rate of .541799 per $100.00 valuation
• Ordinance 2024-09-02: 2024-2025 proposed budget
• Resolution 2024-09-01: Amending Master Fee Schedule for Water and Sewer Rates
• Two-year extension of the depository contract with VeraBank
• Approval of the 2024-2025 Holiday Schedule

The Henderson City Council unanimously approved a 10% water and sewer rate increase via Resolution 2024-09-01, adopted the same tax rate as last year (.541799 per $100 valuation) and the 2024-2025 budget on second reading, and extended the VeraBank depository contract for two years. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2024-09-01 water and sewer rate increase (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-09-01 tax rate of .541799 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-09-02 2024-2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved two-year extension of VeraBank depository contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including HEDCO financials for July 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 20 and September 3, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Selected Jesse Casey for TML Region 15 director (unanimous)
• Approved TML-IRP Board of Trustees selections (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will consider setting the property tax rate at the same level as the previous year and approve the 2024-2025 budget. The agenda also includes final payments for the City Hall Elevator Addition and the 2024 Water Improvements Project.

• Consideration of final payment for City Hall Elevator Addition project
• Awarding bid for 2024 Water Improvements Project
• Setting property tax rate at .541799 per $100 valuation
• Adopting 2024-2025 budget
• Second reading of ordinance for Voluntary Annexation of Christus Good Shepard Medical Center

The Henderson City Council approved the final payment for the City Hall elevator project, awarded the 2024 Water Improvements contract to John Wright Construction Inc. for $318,782, and held public hearings on the proposed tax rate and budget. The council also passed first readings of ordinances for the tax rate and budget, and unanimously approved second readings for the annexation of Christus Good Shepard Medical Center, the East Texas Regional Business Park development standards, and a 70% COLA for city employees. Additionally, the council approved HEDCO's Program of Work, budget, and budget amendment.

• Approved final payment of $26,364.37 for City Hall Elevator Addition (unanimous)
• Awarded 2024 Water Improvements contract to John Wright Construction Inc. for $318,782 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on proposed tax rate of .541799 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-09-01 on tax rate (no vote recorded)
• Closed public hearing on proposed 2024-25 budget (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-09-02 on budget (no vote recorded)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-08-01 annexing Christus Good Shepard Medical Center (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-08-02 for East Texas Regional Business Park development standards (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed 2024-2025 budget and a tax rate of .541799 per $100.00 valuation. The body will also consider several ordinances and plat approvals for city development.

• Proposed tax rate of .541799 per $100.00 valuation
• Voluntary Annexation of Christus Good Shepard Medical Center in the 1700 block of U.S. HWY 259 S.
• Planned Development Standards and Covenants for East Texas Regional Business Park on Loop 571, FM 2276 and SH 323
• Adoption of a non-retroactive 70% COLA and 100% Updated Service Credit effective Jan 1, 2025
• Final plat of Henderson Soccer Association Subdivision at 1365 FM 782

City Council

The City Council will meet to take a record vote on the proposed 2024 property tax rate. The body will also consider an election order for the November 5, 2024, municipal election and hold a public hearing regarding a voluntary annexation.

• Record vote for the proposed 2024 property tax rate
• Public hearing on voluntary annexation for Christus Good Shepard Medical Center in the 1700 block of U.S. HWY 259 S.
• Order of a Municipal Election for November 5, 2024, for Mayor and Council Districts two and three
• Nomination of Mayor John (Buzz) Fullen to the 911 Texas Eastern Board
• Nomination of Mayor John (Buzz) Fullen to the Henderson Housing Authority Board

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a budget workshop. No other specific business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget workshop

City Council

The Henderson City Council will consider emergency repairs to the Sabine River Raw Water line on HWY 31. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fire marshal appointments and updates to fee rates for the Civic Center and Syrup Festival.

• Emergency repair of the Sabine River Raw Water line on HWY 31
• Appointment of Sonny Ybarra as City Fire Marshal and Jeff Stoddard as Assistant
• Changing public hearing dates for Good Shepherd Medical Center annexation
• Renaming Emma Street to Roquemore Street
• Updating Master Fee Schedule rates for the Civic Center and Syrup Festival

City Council

The City Council will consider several annexations, including Good Shepherd Medical Center and the East Texas Regional Business Park. The council will also review ordinances regarding sex offender residency restrictions and a street name change. Additionally, dates for upcoming budget and tax rate public hearings will be established.

• Public hearing dates for 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate
• Annexation of Good Shepherd Medical Center at 1700 Block of State HWY 259
• Ordinance to rename Emma Street to Roquemore Street
• Zoning change for Rusk County Emergency Services District at 1515 Whippoorwill
• Amendments to sex offender residency restrictions

City Council

The City Council will conduct second public hearings and first readings of ordinances regarding the annexation of TXDOT right-of-way, the Jim Allen Estate, and the East Texas Regional Business Park. The body will also consider zoning changes, street renaming, and engineering contracts.

• Public hearings on annexing TXDOT ROW (Loop 571, SH 323, FM 2276), Jim Allen Estate, and East Texas Regional Business Park
• Proposed zoning change from R1 Residential to IS Institutional for Rusk County Emergency Services District at 1515 Whippoorwill
• Renaming of Emma Street to Roquemore Street
• Engineering services agreement with Stokes and Associates for street contract #24
• Auditing services contract with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024

City Council

The City Council will open first public hearings regarding the annexation of several areas into city limits. These include TXDOT right-of-way land, the Jim Allen Estate, and the East Texas Regional Business Park.

• Proposed annexation of 42.298 acres of TXDOT Right of Way on Loop 571, FM 323, and FM 2276
• Proposed voluntary annexation of the Jim Allen Estate on Loop 571 and FM 2276 (submitted by HEDCO)
• Proposed voluntary annexation of an application for the East Texas Regional Business Park

City Council

The City Council will discuss the annexation of the Bradshaw State Jail Facility and set public hearings for other annexations. The body is also considering the creation and appointment of a Director of Utility Infrastructure and Delivery. Other items include a letter of support for The Learning Lab.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-04-01 for annexation of Bradshaw State Jail Facility
• Resolution 2024-04-01 for public hearings on annexing TXDOT Right of Way (Loop 571, FM 323, and FM 2276)
• Resolution 2024-04-02 for public hearings on annexation of Jim Allen Estate
• Resolution 2024-04-03 for public hearings on annexation of East Texas Regional Business Park
• Creation and appointment of a Director of Utility Infrastructure and Delivery position

City Council

The City Council will hold a second public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of the Bradshaw State Jail Facility. The body will also consider closing the public hearing and the first reading of Ordinance 2024-04-01 to annex the property.

• Public hearing on annexation of Bradshaw State Jail Facility at Loop 571 and Industrial Park Drive (also known as County Road 203 and/or Morris Street)
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-04-01 regarding the Bradshaw State Jail Facility annexation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of the Bradshaw State Jail Facility. The body is also considering new zoning districts for town homes and an agreement for low-cost healthcare billing through city utilities.

• Public hearing on annexation of Bradshaw State Jail Facility at Loop 571 and Industrial Park Drive
• Agreement with MD Health Pathways to bill low-cost healthcare fees through Henderson Utility Billing
• Resolution 2024-03-01 to amend the 2024 Master Fee Schedule
• Ordinance 2024-02-01 to create a new zoning district for Town Homes
• Grant applications for 12 body worn cameras for the Police Department

City Council

The City Council will discuss the appointment of a Fire Chief and a healthcare agreement with MD Health Pathways. The body is also considering several zoning changes and a budget amendment.

• Resolution 2024-02-01 to set public hearings for the annexation of Bradshaw State Jail Facility
• Agreement with MD Health Pathways to provide low-cost healthcare billed via city utilities
• Resolution 2024-02-02 for 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #1
• Ordinance 2024-01-01 to create a new zoning district for Town Homes
• Confirmation of the appointment of a Fire Chief

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a budget amendment and several zoning requests. The body is considering the creation of a new zoning district for town homes and two specific property re-zonings.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-12-01 to re-zone a property from R1 to I1
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-12-02 to re-zone a property from R3 to M2
• 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #1
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-01-01 to create a new zoning district for Town Homes
• Review of HEDCO financials for November 2023