Henderson public meetings in 2021

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will consider accepting the resignation of District 5 Council Member Steve Higginbotham and establish a process to fill the vacancy. They will also take final votes on renaming Webster Drive to Martin Luther King Drive and on solid waste container exclusivity, plus discuss a comprehensive plan, police body cameras, and a solid waste fee increase.

• Resignation of Council Member Steve Higginbotham (District 5)
• Ordinance 2021-11-01: rename Webster Drive to Martin Luther King Drive (second reading)
• Ordinance 2021-11-02: exclusivity of detached containers for solid waste contractor (second reading)
• Matching grant for 4 police body-worn cameras and cloud storage
• Resolution 2021-12-15: amending Master Fee Schedule for solid waste increase

The Henderson City Council approved several items, including renaming Webster Drive to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, granting exclusivity for detached containers to the city's solid waste contractor, and authorizing negotiations with Kimley-Horn for the Henderson 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The council also accepted a resignation, set a process for filling the District 5 vacancy, and approved a 3.7% solid waste fee increase.

• Accepted resignation of Council Member Steve Higginbotham (unanimous)
• Approved interview board for District 5 appointment (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiations with Kimley-Horn for 2050 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11-01 renaming Webster Drive to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11-02 for solid waste container exclusivity (passed, Breitenberg recused)
• Approved zoning amendment adding 'Club or Lodge' as special exception use (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-12-14 for body-worn cameras grant (unanimous)
• Approved 3.7% solid waste fee increase (passed, Breitenberg recused)

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on three requests: a special exception for the VFW Post 8525 to operate a club or lodge in an industrial zone, a special exception for a tunnel carwash on a highway property, and a variance for a front yard setback on Webb Street. The board will also consider minutes from the previous meeting.

• VFW Post 8525 special exception for club/lodge at 2325 SH 64W
• J T Roberts special exception for tunnel carwash at 214 US Hwy 79S
• Sue Strong variance for accessory structure setback at 1007 Webb St.
• Public hearings opened and closed for each item
• Minutes of November 9, 2021 considered

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a text amendment to add "Club or Lodge" to Special Exception Uses. The board will also review a request to re-zone five lots from Urban Commercial to Medium Density Single Family Residential.

• Text amendment for 2325 W SH 64 to include "Club or Lodge" as a Special Exception Use
• Re-zoning of five lots at 706 S. Main, 716 S. Main, 802 S. Main, 804 S. Main, and 707 S. Van Buren from Urban Commercial to Medium Density Single Family Residential
• Consideration of July 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Action on the resignation of Michael Marshall from the Planning and Zoning Commission

Cemetery Board Agendas

The Henderson Cemetery Board will meet to approve minutes from its August 25, 2021 meeting and discuss potential projects at Flanagan, Graham Hall, Lakewood, and Old City cemeteries. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Consider and act upon minutes from August 25, 2021 meeting
• Discuss Flanagan Cemetery projects
• Discuss Graham Hall Cemetery projects
• Discuss Lakewood Cemetery projects
• Discuss Old City Cemetery projects

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will canvass the November 2, 2021 election results, honor an outgoing member, and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. They will also consider agreements for utility services to a new business park, engineering services for streets and a pedestrian bridge, and first readings of ordinances to rename Webster Drive and regulate dumpster exclusivity.

• Canvass November 2, 2021 election returns for Council Member District One and a measure
• Agreement with Jacobs Water Supply to provide utility services to East Texas Regional Business Park off Loop 571 between HWY 323 and FM 2276
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-11-01 renaming Webster Drive to Martin Luther King Drive
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-11-02 providing dumpster exclusivity with the city's contracted company
• Contract with MPA Fireworks for July 4th 2022 fireworks display

The Henderson City Council approved a resolution allowing the city to provide utility services to the new East Texas Regional Business Park, approved engineering contracts for street improvements and a pedestrian bridge replacement, and passed a code of ethics for officials. The council also authorized the sale of a city property and donation of land to a fire district, and held first readings on ordinances to rename a street and regulate dumpsters.

• Approved Resolution 2021-11-10 to provide utility services to East Texas Business Park (unanimous)
• Approved engineering agreement with Stokes and Associates for 2022 Street Improvement contract (unanimous)
• Approved engineering contract with Stokes and Associates for pedestrian bridge at Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-11 nominating Nesha Partin and Drew Butler to Rusk County Appraisal District Board (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-12 Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute sale of 622 N. Mill Street property (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute donation of 608 S. Van Buren lot to Rusk County Emergency Services District #1 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, HEDCO financials, Christmas parade street closure, and fireworks contract (unanimous)

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review September and October 2021 financials and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will also consider a Façade/Sign Grant Application for 127 E. Main Street.

• Approval of September 28, 2021, Board Meeting Minutes
• Review of September and October 2021 Financials
• Consideration of Susan Camazine's resignation
• Façade/Sign Grant Application for 127 E. Main Street
• Revisions to Façade/Sign Grant Application

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Kyyla Carter on behalf of Randy Wade. The application seeks a Special Exception Use to operate a children's daycare center in the General Commercial (C2) district. The board will also consider the minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing for special exception use at 503 N US 79 (Lot 6 Blk 3/187 Hilltop)
• Review of August 10, 2021 meeting minutes

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine items including meeting minutes, September financials, a board member resignation, and a facade/sign grant application for 127 E. Main Street. They will also discuss revisions to the facade/sign grant application and receive committee and coordinator reports.

• Consider and act upon: September 28, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
• Consider and act upon: September 2021 Financials
• Consider and act upon: Resignation of Susan Camazine
• Consider and act upon: Façade/Sign Grant Application – 127 E. Main Street
• Consider and act upon: Revisions to Façade/Sign Grant Application

City Council Agenda

The City Council will review several items including police department agreements with Mt. Enterprise and Kilgore, a budget amendment for 2020-2021, and an ordinance regarding dumpster exclusivity. The meeting also includes discussions on street closures for local events and appointments to the HEDCO Board.

• Agreements between Henderson Police Department and Mt. Enterprise and Kilgore
• Ordinance 2021-10-01 regarding exclusivity of dumpsters
• Resolution 2021-10-06 for budget amendment #2 for the 2020-2021 budget
• Street closure for Calvary Church Hallelujah Fest on October 30
• Street closure for Syrup Festival on November 13

The Henderson City Council approved the purchase of the Jack Gray Estate, a 121.72-acre property between W. Fordall and N. Evenside streets, authorizing the City Manager to finalize the deal. The council also approved agreements with Mt. Enterprise and Kilgore for police services, a hazard mitigation plan update, an opioid settlement resolution, a budget amendment, and several appointments. The first reading of a dumpster exclusivity ordinance was tabled.

• Approved purchase of Jack Gray Estate (121.72 acres) via Resolution 2021-10-09 (unanimous)
• Approved police agreement with Mt. Enterprise for extra officer (unanimous)
• Approved combined SWAT team agreement with Kilgore (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10-08 updating Rusk County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10-05 for opioid settlement participation (unanimous)
• Tabled first reading of Ordinance 2021-10-01 on dumpster exclusivity (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2 for 2020-2021 budget (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO Board appointments (Places 3, 5, 6) and Board of Adjustments reappointments/new member (unanimous)

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee is meeting to consider approving the September 7, 2021 minutes and revisions to the Façade/Sign Modification Application. The agenda also includes a citizen presentation period. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Consider and act upon September 7, 2021 minutes
• Consider and act upon revisions to Façade/Sign Modification Application
• Citizen presentation opportunity

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine items including approval of July meeting minutes and July/August financials, as well as discuss the Main Street accreditation, city social media guidelines, a minor plat application, and board member terms. They will also hear reports on the Strand sign update and begin planning events and beautification for 2022. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Consider and act upon July 27, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
• Consider and act upon July 2021 and August 2021 Financials
• Main St. Accreditation & City Social Media Guidelines
• Minor Plat Application
• Main Street Advertisement in Touring Texas

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider final adoption of the 2021-2022 budget and tax rate, along with several zoning and administrative items. They will also discuss HEDCO financials and board changes, and may enter executive session to discuss real property on W. Fordall.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-09-01 adopting the 2021-2022 budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-09-02 adopting the 2021-2022 tax rate
• Ordinance for no parking on Mill Street
• Rezoning from Office Commercial (OC) to General Commercial (C2) at HWY 79 S and S. Main Streets
• Appointment of Michael Moores to HEDCO Board and change from 5 to 7 members

The City Council unanimously approved the second reading of the 2021-2022 budget (Ordinance 2021-09-01) and the tax rate (Ordinance 2021-09-02) of $0.5517 per $100 valuation. They also approved HEDCO budget amendments, a no-parking ordinance for Mill Street, a zoning change at Hwy 79 S and S. Main, and several other items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2021-2022 budget (Ordinance 2021-09-01) (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 tax rate of $0.5517 per $100 (Ordinance 2021-09-02) (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO budget amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO budget amendment #2 (unanimous)
• Approved no parking on Mill Street (Ordinance 2021-08-01) (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from OC to C2 at Hwy 79 S and S. Main (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Moores as HEDCO Board Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO Bylaws change from 5 to 7 board members (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a special meeting to consider the 2021-2022 budget and tax rate, including public hearings and first readings of ordinances. They will also discuss the HEDCO budget and program of work, the city holiday schedule, a resolution on city parks, a letter of intent for an energy audit, and HEDCO bylaw amendments.

• Consideration of HEDCO 2021-2022 budget and program of work
• Public hearings on proposed 2021-2022 budget and tax rate
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-09-01 adopting the 2021-2022 budget
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-09-02 adopting the 2021-2022 tax rate
• Approval of Letter of Intent for Investment Grade Audit for energy and water efficiency improvements

The Council unanimously adopted the first reading of Ordinance 2021-09-01 for the 2021-2022 budget and Ordinance 2021-09-02 setting a total tax rate of .5517 per $100 of assessed value. It also approved the HEDCO budget and program of work, the holiday schedule, a resolution on criminal trespass warnings, a letter of intent for an energy audit, and a change to HEDCO board size. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved the 2021-2022 HEDCO budget unanimously.
• Approved the 2021-2022 HEDCO program of work unanimously.
• Closed public hearings on the budget and tax rate with no comments.
• Approved the City of Henderson 2021-2022 Holiday Schedule unanimously.
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 2021-09-01 (2021-2022 budget) unanimously.
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 2021-09-02 (tax rate of .5517 per $100) unanimously.
• Approved Resolution 2021-08-04 for police to issue criminal trespass warnings unanimously.
• Approved a Letter of Intent with Performance Services Inc. for an Investment Grade Audit unanimously.

Main Street Board

The Board will review the July 27, 2021, meeting minutes and the July 2021 financial reports. The agenda also includes committee reports on organization, economic restructuring, promotion, and design.

• Approval of July 27, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
• Review of July 2021 Financials
• Committee reports regarding Design, Promotion, and Economic Restructuring
• Main St. Coordinator report on Accreditation and City Social Media Guidelines

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the Henderson Civic Center. The agenda included routine items such as citizen presentations, committee reports, and approval of previous minutes and financials. However, the document explicitly marks the meeting as 'Cancelled,' meaning no decisions were made at this session.

• Meeting status: Cancelled
• Scheduled location: Henderson Civic Center Rec. Rm., 1500 Lake Forest Parkway
• Scheduled time: Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Noon

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council approved the consent agenda, closed public hearings on the proposed budget and tax rate, and awarded a three-year bank depository services contract to Vera Bank starting October 1, 2021. They also approved first reading of a no-parking ordinance on North Mill Street, approved two minor plats, a zoning map amendment, and closed out the Master Street Improvements Project Phase III. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and HEDCO financial report (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 2021-2022 proposed budget (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on 2021-2022 proposed tax rate (unanimous)
• Awarded bank depository services to Vera Bank for 3 years starting Oct 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance 2021-08-01 for No Parking on North Mill Street (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat for 4.042-acre tract in Big Oak Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat combining two parcels on Loop 571 for TxDOT (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment from OC to C2 at HWY 79S and S. Main Street (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Mark and Yvonne Howard to reduce the front yard setback for a primary structure in the R2 zone at 211 N Evenside. The board will also consider approving the minutes from June 1, 2021, and take public comments.

• Public hearing on variance for Lots 11-12, Block 5/271 Crimcrest and E20 Lots 5-6, 211 N Evenside
• Request to reduce front yard setback under Article 2 Section 2.10 of Henderson Zoning Ordinance
• Consideration of minutes from June 1, 2021
• Citizens comments limited to 3 minutes

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a workshop and special meeting to consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, set the proposed tax rate, and schedule public hearings. They will also discuss economic development corporation matters and an upcoming municipal election.

• Consideration of proposed FY 2021-2022 budget
• Notice of proposed tax rate and record vote for publication
• Schedule public hearings on budget and tax rate for Aug 17 and Sep 7, 2021
• Resolution 21-08-01 ordering municipal election on November 2, 2021
• Joint agreement with Rusk County Elections Department to run the election

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a workshop and special meeting to consider the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, set a proposed tax rate, and schedule public hearings on both. They will also discuss HEDCO Type A and B, and take action on ordering a November 2, 2021 municipal election and a joint agreement with Rusk County Elections.

• Proposed budget for FY 2021-2022
• Notice of proposed tax rate with record vote
• Public hearings on budget and tax rate scheduled for Aug 17 and Sep 7, 2021
• Resolution 21-08-01 ordering municipal election November 2, 2021
• Joint agreement with Rusk County Elections Department for the election

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a workshop and special meeting to consider the proposed 2021-2022 budget and a proposed tax rate, and to schedule public hearings on both. The council will also consider HEDCO Type A and B matters, a resolution ordering a November 2, 2021 municipal election, and a joint agreement with Rusk County to run that election.

• Proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022
• Proposed tax rate
• Public hearings on budget and tax rate set for Aug 17 and Sep 7, 2021
• Resolution 21-08-01 ordering a municipal election on November 2, 2021
• Joint agreement with Rusk County Elections Department to run the election

The Henderson City Council unanimously adopted the proposed 2021-2022 budget and approved a total tax rate of .5517 per $100 of assessed value, with a record vote of 5-0. The council also scheduled public hearings on the budget and tax rate for August 17 and September 7, 2021, and ordered a municipal election for November 2, 2021, including placing a HEDCO Type A/B question on the ballot and entering an agreement with Rusk County to run the election.

• Adopted proposed 2021-22 budget (unanimous)
• Approved tax rate of .5517 per $100 assessed value (5-0)
• Scheduled two public hearings on budget for Aug 17 and Sep 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Scheduled two public hearings on tax rate for Aug 17 and Sep 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Placed HEDCO Type A or B question on November election ballot (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-08-01 ordering municipal election Nov 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Entered joint agreement with Rusk County to run municipal election (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council is meeting jointly with the Henderson Economic Development Corporation for a workshop. The sole agenda item is information pertaining to Type A and Type B Economic Development Corporations. No votes or decisions are listed, only discussion.

• Joint workshop with Henderson Economic Development Corporation
• Discussion of Type A and B Economic Development Corporations
• Meeting held at Henderson Police Department, 800 Lake Forest Parkway

The Henderson City Council and HEDCO held a joint workshop on August 3, 2021, featuring a presentation by Carlton Swabb of the Texas Economic Development Board on the differences between Type A and Type B Economic Development Corporations. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned workshop unanimously (motion by Higginbotham, second by Morton)

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider and act on routine items: approving the June 22 meeting minutes, the June 2021 financials, and a slate of officers. The board will also hear reports from the Downtown Association, the Main Street Manager (including accreditation and social media guidelines), and the President. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Consider and act upon June 22, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
• Consider and act upon June 2021 Financials (Organization, Economic Restructuring, Promotion, Design)
• Consideration and act upon nominating slate of officers for the Board
• Main St. Manager Report: Main St. Accreditation & City Social Media Guidelines
• Citizen Presentation and Downtown Association Report

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 12, 2021, to consider several items, including second readings of zoning ordinance changes, an amendment to the SRO agreement with HISD, and calling public hearings for the proposed budget and tax rate. The agenda also includes consent items like minutes and HEDCO financials, as well as appointments and bylaw amendments for the Main Street Board.

• Second reading of ordinance 2021-06-01 changing R2 to C2 zone on N. Mill and Zion Streets
• Second reading of ordinance 2021-06-02 changing PD to I1 zone at 2101 HWY 64 for Donald Thompson
• Second reading of ordinance 2021-06-03 amending Section 5.65.F on pole sign square footage in C2 zone
• Call public hearings for proposed budget and tax rate on August 9, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
• Reappointment of Main Street Board members Leon Harris, Carol Young, Leighann Morris, Gabe Gearheart

The Henderson City Council unanimously approved a second amendment to the SRO agreement with HISD, adding two officers and vehicles to ensure every school campus has an SRO present. They also approved second readings of three zoning ordinances, including a change to a C2 zone on N. Mill and Zion Streets, a change to a Light Industrial zone at 2101 HWY 64, and a text amendment limiting pole sign faces to 100 square feet in C2 zones. The council set public hearings for August 9, 2021, on the proposed budget and tax rate, and authorized starting the bank depository bid process. They also reappointed Main Street Board members and amended the board's bylaws regarding member presence by video device.

• Approved second amendment to SRO agreement with HISD, adding two officers and vehicles for full campus coverage.
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2021-06-01, rezoning R2 to C2 on N. Mill and Zion Streets.
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2021-06-02, rezoning PD to Light Industrial at 2101 HWY 64.
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2021-06-03, limiting pole sign faces to 100 square feet in C2 zones.
• Set public hearing for proposed budget on August 9, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
• Set public hearing for proposed tax rate on August 9, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
• Authorized Administration to start bank depository bid process, with proposals due August 10, 2021.
• Reappointed Main Street Board members and amended bylaws to allow video presence.

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a second public hearing and vote on a reinvestment zone ordinance for the Henderson Industrial Park. The body will also consider three zoning amendments, including changing land use designations on N. Mill and Zion Streets and at 2101 HWY 64. Additionally, the council will approve street closures for July 4th events and contract with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA for fiscal year auditing services.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-05-01 establishing a reinvestment zone for Henderson Industrial Park
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-06-01 changing R2 Zone to C2 Zone on N. Mill and Zion Streets
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-06-02 changing PD zone to I1 Zone at 2101 HWY 64 for Donald Thompson
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-06-03 amending Section 5.65.F regarding pole sign square footage in C2 Zone
• Approval of engagement letter for auditing services with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA

The Henderson City Council approved the second reading of a reinvestment zone ordinance for Henderson Industrial Park, along with zoning changes for properties on N. Mill and Zion Streets and at 2101 HWY 64. It also approved an audit services contract with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA by a 4-1 vote, with one abstention. The council tabled an amendment to the SRO agreement with HISD until its July 12 meeting.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2021-05-01 creating a reinvestment zone for Henderson Industrial Park
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2021-05-02 amending the Henderson Landmark Preservation Committee and historical district criteria
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06-01 changing zoning from R2 to C2 on N. Mill and Zion Streets
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06-02 changing zoning from PD to Light Industrial at 2101 HWY 64
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06-03 amending pole sign size limits in C2 zone to 100 square feet
• Approved auditing services contract with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA (4-1, one abstention)
• Tabled SRO agreement amendment with HISD until July 12 meeting
• Approved consent agenda items 3, 5, and 6 (street closures, election call, meeting date change)

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on two variance requests. Stephen Strong seeks to reduce the setback for a pole sign at 627 US Hwy 79 N, and Gregory Jackson seeks to reduce side and rear yard setbacks at 1705 W Heights St. The board may take action on both requests after the hearings.

• Variance request by Stephen Strong to reduce pole sign setback in General Commercial zone at 627 US Hwy 79 N
• Variance request by Gregory Jackson to reduce side and rear yard setbacks in R2 zone at 1705 W Heights St
• Public hearings for both variance requests
• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2021 meeting

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider changing the zoning of a property at 2101 State Hwy 64, owned by Donald Thompson, from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Low Intensity Industrial (I1) to allow more flexibility in use. The board may also approve minutes from May 4, 2021, and take action on the rezoning request.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2101 State Hwy 64 from PUD to I1
• Property owner: Donald Thompson
• Consideration of minutes from May 4, 2021
• Citizen comments period

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several agreements related to the Henderson Sports Complex, including a gift deed, and use agreements with Rusk County, the Boys Baseball Association, and the Girls Softball Association. They will also consider a work order change for the East Side Sewer Main project. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation, real property, and the city manager's employment agreement.

• Gift deed from Henderson Sports Complex or other ownership entities
• Agreement with Rusk County for recreation fields and facilities
• Agreement with Henderson Boys Baseball Association for use of athletic fields
• Agreement with Henderson Girls Softball Association for use of athletic fields
• Work order change for phase 2 of East Side Sewer Main project

The Henderson City Council unanimously accepted a gift deed for the Henderson Sports Complex and approved three annual field-use agreements with Rusk County Recreation ($1,000), Henderson Boys Baseball Association ($1,500), and Henderson Girls Softball Association ($1,500), each modified to prohibit cash payments. The Council also approved a change order extending phase 2 of the East Side Sewer Main project from Martin Luther King Drive to HWY 79, not to exceed 25% of the approved bid amount ($229,008.29). In closed session, the Council authorized the City Manager to accept a $1 million offer for the Jack Gray Estate (121.720 acres) and increased the City Manager's annual salary to $152,196.75.

• Accepted gift deed for Henderson Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Approved Rusk County Recreation field-use agreement at $1,000/year, no cash payments (unanimous)
• Approved Henderson Boys Baseball Association field-use agreement at $1,500/year, no cash payments (unanimous)
• Approved Henderson Girls Softball Association field-use agreement at $1,500/year, no cash payments (unanimous)
• Approved East Side Sewer Main phase 2 change order, extension to HWY 79, not exceeding $229,008.29 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to accept $1M offer for Jack Gray Estate, 121.720 acres (unanimous)
• Increased City Manager salary to $152,196.75 annually (unanimous)

Cemetery Board Agendas

The Henderson Cemetery Board will meet to review minutes from the September 30, 2020 meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding projects for Flanagan, Graham Hall, Lakewood, and Old City cemeteries, as well as consideration of a new board member.

• Review of September 30, 2020 minutes
• Discussion of Flanagan Cemetery projects
• Discussion of Graham Hall Cemetery projects
• Discussion of Lakewood Cemetery projects
• Discussion of Old City Cemetery projects

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including creating a reinvestment zone for Henderson Industrial Park, amending the Landmark Preservation Committee and historical district criteria, and the second reading of an ordinance to create a Municipal Court of Record. They will also consider agreements with youth sports associations, software for transparency, and a sewer project change order. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and ordinance for reinvestment zone at Henderson Industrial Park
• Ordinance 2021-05-02 amending Landmark Preservation Committee establishment
• Ordinance 2021-05-03 amending historical district criteria
• Second reading of ordinance creating Municipal Court of Record
• Work order change for East Side Sewer Main project phase 2

The Henderson City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2021-05-01 creating a reinvestment zone for the Henderson Industrial Park, which is intended to speed up tax abatement processes for businesses making capital improvements. The council also approved first readings of ordinances amending the Historic Landmark Preservation Committee and historical district criteria, and reappointed/appointed committee members. Several other items were approved, including a municipal court of record and a ClearGov software agreement, while a sewer project work order was tabled.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-05-01 creating reinvestment zone for Henderson Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-05-02 amending Historic Landmark Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-05-03 amending historical district criteria (unanimous)
• Reappointed Art Rousseau, Carole Young, Judy Sewel; appointed Joe Koch, Kelly Bumgardner, Brant Bain, Bonnie Geddie to Historic Landmark Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2021-04-02 making municipal court a Court of Record (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2021-04-03 zoning text amendment (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to enter agreement with ClearGov for transparency/budget software (unanimous)
• Tabled work order change for East Side Sewer main project pending firm dollar amount (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Jesus Reyes for a Special Exception Use variance to allow an indoor sports complex at 804 Hwy 64 West. The board may also approve the minutes from its April 6 meeting and take any related action.

• Public hearing on Special Exception Use variance for 804 Hwy 64 W
• Request by Jesus Reyes for indoor sports complex under Article 2 Section 2.31
• Property: Lot 6 Block 336, EB Warren Subdivision
• Consideration of April 6, 2021 minutes

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposed zoning ordinance text amendment to increase the maximum pole sign face size from 60 to 100 square feet, and a rezoning request for properties on North Mill and Zion Streets from Medium Density Single Family Residential (R2) to General Commercial (C2). The board may take action on both after the hearings. The agenda also includes approval of the April 6, 2021 minutes and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on amending Article 5, Section 5.65 of zoning ordinances to increase pole sign face max from 60 to 100 sq ft
• Public hearing on rezoning lots in 700 and 600 blocks of North Mill, adjoining lots west of Zion Street, and 2 lots in 200 block of North Mill from R2 to C2
• Consideration of minutes from April 6, 2021

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board will meet to approve the March meeting minutes and financials, and to vote on several expenditures including photo contest awards, membership fees, a sign grant, landscape replacement, and an alcohol permit. The board will also consider changing its meeting time to noon starting in May 2021.

• Photo Contest Awards: $100 (Adult) & $100 (Youth)
• Texas Main Street Participation Membership 2021: $535.00
• Texas Downtown Association Membership 2021: $300.00
• Sassy Sisters Boutique Sign Grant: $1000.00
• Downtown landscape replacement: $1500.00

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a workshop on the Landmark Preservation Committee ordinance and guidelines, then a regular meeting covering consent items, appointments, agreements, and ordinances. Key actions include possible adoption of a Municipal Court of Record ordinance, renewal of a juvenile curfew ordinance, and authorization to seek RFPs/RFQs for American Rescue Plan Act services.

• Workshop on Landmark Preservation Committee ordinance, guidelines, sign/facade application, and member appointments
• Consideration of appointments and reappointments to the Henderson Landmark Preservation Committee
• Agreements with Henderson Boys Baseball Association and Girls Softball Association for Sports Complex field use
• Ordinance creating the City of Henderson Municipal Court of Record
• Renewal of Juvenile Curfew Ordinance 2021-04-01

The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of ordinance 2021-04-02 to change the Municipal Court to a Court of Record, allowing code enforcement to build cases on dilapidated structures. They also readopted the juvenile curfew ordinance (2021-04-01) and approved a text amendment to allow self-storage warehouses in the General Industrial (I2) zone. Several items were tabled, including agreements with baseball and softball associations and appointments to the Landmark Preservation Committee.

• Approved first reading of ordinance 2021-04-02 making Municipal Court a Court of Record (unanimous)
• Readopted curfew ordinance 2021-04-01 (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to zoning ordinance allowing self-storage in I2 zone (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, HEDCO financials, personnel policy, and street closures for Hot Rod Rebellion Car Show (unanimous)
• Approved updates to ordinances regarding committees and tourism department (unanimous)
• Tabled agreement with Henderson Boys Baseball Association (unanimous)
• Tabled agreement with Henderson Girls Softball Association (unanimous)
• Tabled appointments to Landmark Preservation Committee; approved interview committee (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments will meet to consider a variance request from Johnny Walker to reduce setback standards for a primary structure in the General Industrial zone. The variance is contingent on the property sale from Bunthan In to Walker. The board will also approve minutes and hear public comments.

• Public hearing on variance request for setback standards (Article 2 Section 2.34)
• Property: Pt Lot 525, E B Warren Survey, 700 Hwy 64W, Henderson, TX
• Variance contingent on property sale from Bunthan In to Johnny Walker
• Consideration of minutes from October 6, 2020

Planning and Zoning Board

The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Johnny Walker to reduce setback standards for a primary structure in a General Industrial zone, contingent on the property's sale. The board will also review minutes from October 6, 2020, and take public comments.

• Public hearing on variance for setback standards (Article 2, Section 2.34) at 700 Hwy 64W
• Variance contingent on property sale from Bunthan In to Johnny Walker
• Consideration of minutes from October 6, 2020
• Citizens comments limited to 3 minutes

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a joint workshop with the Rusk County Commissioners Court to discuss and possibly act on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, followed by adjournment.

• Discuss and possibly act on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The Henderson City Council and Rusk County Commissioners held a joint workshop to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. They reviewed eligible uses for the funds, including public health, premium pay, government services, and infrastructure. No formal action was taken, but they agreed to form a project committee to prioritize projects and consider authorizing requests for proposals and qualifications at a future meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.

• Discussed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and its eligible uses
• Agreed to form a joint project committee to prioritize projects
• Discussed placing RFP and RFQ authorizations on a future agenda
• Adjourned the joint workshop at 9:30 a.m.

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will meet on March 23, 2021, to consider several routine items and a few significant actions. Key items include a proposed agreement with Conterra Ultra Broadband for fiber internet service, a donation of 3.793 acres for green space, and a request to subdivide property on East Main Street. The council will also hear an annual audit presentation and discuss historic preservation guidelines.

• Agreement with Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC for fiber internet service
• Donation of 3.793 acres at Standish and Ragley Streets for green space/park/bird sanctuary
• Subdivision request for property in the 1400 block of East Main Street
• Annual audit presentation by Gollob Morgan Peddy, PC
• Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The Henderson City Council approved a unanimous consent agenda and a fiber internet service agreement with Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, at $60,000 annually, up from $30,000. A minor plat subdivision in the 1400 block of East Main Street was approved. The Landmark Preservation Committee appointments were tabled, and the council directed staff to study and update the historic district facade/sign ordinance.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, HEDCO financials, SAAM proclamation, and policies (unanimous)
• Approved Conterra Ultra Broadband fiber internet agreement at $60,000 annually (unanimous)
• Tabled Landmark Preservation Committee appointments (unanimous)
• Directed staff to study and update facade/sign ordinance and historical guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat subdivision at 1400 block E. Main St. (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council is holding an emergency meeting immediately following its regular rescheduled meeting to consider and possibly act on a Winter Disaster Declaration. The agenda contains only this single substantive item plus adjournment. Public participation is limited due to COVID-19, with remote access by phone available.

• Consider and possible action upon a Winter Disaster Declaration
• Emergency meeting held immediately after regular rescheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 400 W. Main Street
• Public can join by phone at 903-392-0442, meeting ID 820 3599 8686

The Henderson City Council held an emergency meeting and unanimously approved a Winter Weather Declaration, activating the city's emergency management plan and authorizing aid and assistance. The declaration follows a similar action by Rusk County Commissioners. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved a Winter Weather Declaration, activating the city's emergency management plan and authorizing aid and assistance.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a regular rescheduled meeting on Feb. 23, 2021, at 6 p.m. (via phone due to COVID-19). They will consider consent agenda items (minutes, HEDCO financials, tax abatement compliance statements, a 5K route) and regular session items including an interlocal agreement amendment, creating a floating full-time firefighter position, changing council meeting time to 10 a.m., a budget amendment, a police grant, and a resolution denying a SWEPCO rate increase. The council will also enter executive session to discuss litigation and real property.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-01-01 to change regular council meetings from 6:00 P.M. to 10 A.M.
• Resolution #2021-02-01 on amendment #1 of the 2020-2021 budget
• Resolution 2021-02-02 for a police department grant for an Interoperable Communications Repeater
• Resolution 2021-02-03 denying a proposed SWEPCO rate increase
• Creating a floating full-time Fire Fighter position

The Henderson City Council approved creating a floating full-time firefighter position to reduce overtime, which totaled $45,800 last year and $42,000 so far this year. The council also approved a budget amendment, a police grant for a communications repeater, and denied a SWEPCO rate increase. A proposal to change meeting times to 10 a.m. was dropped from the agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, HEDCO financials, tax abatement compliance statements, and a 5K run route.
• Approved amending the HEDCO interlocal agreement to add employees under the HEDCO Director.
• Approved creating a floating full-time firefighter position to reduce overtime.
• Dropped from agenda the ordinance to change council meeting time from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m.
• Approved Resolution #2021-02-01 for budget amendment #1 for 2020-2021.
• Approved Resolution 2021-02-02 for a police grant for an Interoperable Communications Repeater.
• Denied Resolution 2021-02-03 on a proposed SWEPCO rate increase.

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold its regular meeting on Feb. 16, 2021, at 6 p.m. via phone due to COVID-19 restrictions. They will consider several routine consent items, including minutes, financial reports, and tax abatement compliance statements, as well as a route for a church 5K run. In regular session, they will discuss an interlocal agreement amendment, creating a floating full-time firefighter position, changing regular meeting times to 10 a.m., a budget amendment, and a police grant for a communications repeater. The agenda also includes an executive session on litigation and real property.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-01-01 to change regular council meetings from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Resolution #2021-02-01 on amendment #1 of the 2020-2021 budget
• Resolution 2021-02-02 for a Police Department grant for an Interoperable Communications Repeater
• Creating a floating full-time Fire Fighter position
• Annual Statement of Compliance for Motel 6, 101 S. Marshall, and Eastern Fuels tax abatements

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including a second reading of an ordinance to change regular council meetings from 6:00 P.M. to 10 A.M., a budget amendment resolution, and creating a floating full-time firefighter position. The council will also consider consent agenda items such as minutes, HEDCO financials, tax abatement compliance statements, and a 5K route. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and real property.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-01-01 changing council meeting time to 10 A.M.
• Resolution #2021-02-01 on amendment #1 of the 2020-2021 budget
• Creating a floating full-time Fire Fighter position
• Resolution 2021-02-02 for Police Department Interoperable Communications Repeater grant
• Annual Statement of Compliance for Motel 6, 101 S. Marshall, and Eastern Fuels tax abatements

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments will meet to consider a variance request from Johnny Walker to reduce setback standards for a primary structure in the General Industrial zone. The variance is contingent on the property sale from Bunthan In to Walker. The board will also approve minutes and hear public comments.

• Public hearing on variance to setback standards (Article 2 Section 2.34) for property at 700 Hwy 64w
• Variance contingent on sale from Bunthan In to Johnny Walker
• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2020
• Citizens comments limited to 3 minutes

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including closing out phase 1 of the Eastside Sewer Main project, changing regular meeting times from 6:00 P.M. to 10 A.M., and approving second readings of ordinances on wrecker service and zoning changes. They will also consider appointing a new Planning and Zoning Board member and entering a lease-purchase agreement for a street sweeper. The meeting includes an executive session on litigation and real property.

• Close out phase 1 of Eastside Sewer Main project
• Ordinance 2021-01-01: change regular council meetings from 6:00 P.M. to 10 A.M.
• Second reading of Ordinance 2020-12-50 amending wrecker service ordinance 88-10-33
• Second reading of Ordinance 2020-12-51: rezone 6 lots from Urban Commercial to Medium Density Residential (R2)
• Municipal Lease/Purchase Agreement with Lease Service Center, Inc. for street sweeper

The Henderson City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to change regular council meetings from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m., with a 3-2 vote. They also approved the closeout of Phase 1 of the Eastside Sewer Main project, the second reading of a wrecker service ordinance, a zoning change for six lots, a new Planning and Zoning Board member, and a lease-purchase agreement for a street sweeper. No action was taken following executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, HEDCO financials, and Mardi Gras street closures (unanimous)
• Approved Phase 1 Eastside Sewer Main closeout and final payment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-01-01 changing meeting time to 10 a.m. (3-2)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2020-12-50 amending wrecker service ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2020-12-51 rezoning 6 lots from UC to R2 (unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Wilson to Planning and Zoning Board for two-year term (unanimous)
• Approved lease-purchase agreement for street sweeper (unanimous)