Henderson public meetings in 2022

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 20, 2022, to consider several items, including a second reading of an ordinance to update the International Energy Conservation Code from the 2012 to the 2015 edition. They will also review a minor plat application from HEDCO to subdivide a lot on Frisco Street in the Southwest Industrial Park. The agenda includes consent items, departmental reports, and an executive session to discuss a real property economic development agreement for properties on W. Main Street.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-11-14 to adopt the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
• Minor plat application by HEDCO to subdivide 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
• Consent agenda: approval of November 15, 2022 minutes and HEDCO financials for October 2022

City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance updating the International Energy Conservation Code from the 2012 to the 2015 edition. The council also approved a minor plat application for a lot subdivision in the Southwest Industrial Park.

• Approved minutes of November 15, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO financials of October 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-11-14 adopting 2015 IECC (Unanimous)
• Approved Southwest Industrial Park minor plat for Frisco Street lot subdivision (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments has canceled its regular December 13, 2022 meeting because there are no applications to consider. The meeting was scheduled for 9:00 A.M. at Henderson City Hall, 400 West Main.

• Meeting canceled
• No applications to be considered this month

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for December 13, 2022, was canceled because there were no applications to consider. The agenda states no items will be discussed.

• Meeting canceled
• No applications to be considered

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will canvass the November 8 election results, issue certificates and oaths to elected officials, and appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. They will also consider a resolution amending the 2023 Master Fee Schedule, a second reading of a zoning change for five properties on Jacksonville Drive, and a first reading of an ordinance updating the energy code. Additionally, they will discuss a minor plat application and a grant for a community outreach vehicle.

• Canvass November 8, 2022 election returns for Council Member District Three
• Resolution 2022-11-01 amending the 2023 Master Fee Schedule
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-10-13: rezone 5 properties on Jacksonville Drive from R1 to C2
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-11-14: adopt 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
• Resolution 2022-11-02 for Grant #4539101 to purchase a Community Outreach vehicle

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments of Henderson, Texas, was scheduled to meet on November 8, 2022, but the meeting was canceled because there are no applications to consider. The agenda contains only procedural notice and accessibility information.

• Meeting canceled
• No applications to be considered

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 8, 2022, was canceled because there are no applications to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting canceled
• No applications to be considered

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine items including approval of the September meeting minutes and September financials, along with committee reports and updates from the Main Street Coordinator. No major policy decisions or projects are listed on the agenda.

• Consider and act upon September 27, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
• Consider and act upon September 2022 Financials
• Committee reports: Organization, Economic Restructuring, Promotion & Design
• Main St. Coordinator Report
• Next board meeting scheduled for November 22, 2022

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will consider several payments, including a final $98,500 payment for the Central Fire Station roof repair and a $197,108.85 payment for the 2022 Master Street Improvements Program. They will also vote on a lease agreement with Sparklight for an internet hub, a budget amendment, and first reading of a zoning change for five properties on Jacksonville Drive. Several street closures and a minor plat applications are also on the agenda.

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

The City Council unanimously authorized the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Sparklight for a 75'x75' parcel in Fairpark to house a fiber internet hub, aiming to provide faster and more reliable service to all addresses in Henderson. The council also approved final payment for the Central Fire Station roof repair, a budget amendment, the 2023 Investment Policy, reappointments to the Board of Adjustments, and three minor plat applications. One agenda item was dropped, and no action was taken following executive session.

• Authorized City Manager to lease Fairpark parcel to Sparklight for fiber internet hub (unanimous)
• Approved final $98,500 payment 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 at Sundown Trail for two homes (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat at 908 S. High Street combining two lots (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat at 413 Cherokee Trail combining abandoned street (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 10, 2022, has been canceled because there are no applications to consider. The agenda contains only procedural notices and no substantive items.

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments regular October 2022 meeting is canceled because there are no applications to consider. The agenda contains only procedural notice and accessibility information, with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Meeting canceled for October 10, 2022
• No applications to be considered this month

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee is meeting to approve minutes from two prior meetings and to consider a facade/sign modification application for a property at 121 E. Main St. The meeting includes a citizen presentation period. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Consider and act upon September 6 and September 12, 2022 minutes
• Consider and act upon Façade/Sign Modification Application – 121 E. Main St.
• Citizen presentation period

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine business: approving the August 23, 2022 meeting minutes and August 2022 financials. The board will also hear committee reports, including a proposal to change the name of its Facebook page, plus reports from the Main Street Coordinator and President.

• Consider and act upon August 23, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
• Consider and act upon August 2022 Financials
• Consider and act upon name change of Facebook page (Promotion & Design Committee)
• Citizen presentation and Downtown Association report
• Next board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request from Sign Remedy Inc. for a property at 2416 US Hwy 79 So. The board will also approve minutes from July 21, 2022, and take public comments.

• Public hearing on sign variance for Lot 1 Blk A, CFA Henderson, 2416 US Hwy 79 So.
• Variance request by Stephanie Stewart for Sign Remedy Inc. to Article 5 Section 5.65.C in C2 district
• Consideration of minutes from July 21, 2022
• Citizens comments limited to 3 minutes

Planning and Zoning Board

The Henderson Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the city's zoning map for four properties in the Maddox Addition on Jacksonville Drive. After the hearing, the commission may take action on the amendment. The agenda also includes approval of the July 12, 2022 minutes and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for 1507, 1505, 1503, and 1501 Jacksonville Dr. (Maddox Addition lots)
• Consideration of minutes from July 12, 2022
• Citizen comments (3-minute limit)

City Council Agenda

The City Council unanimously approved the 2022-2023 budget and a tax rate of 0.541828, a decrease of nearly one cent from the previous year. The budget is balanced and will generate $3.92 million in tax revenue. Council also approved several other items, including an updated water conservation plan, the 2022-2023 holiday schedule, and a grant for bullet-resistant shields for the police department.

• Adopted 2022-2023 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022-2023 tax rate of 0.541828 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Water Conservation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Reappointed Brian Ballard and appointed two new members 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 Department (unanimous)

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee is holding a special meeting to consider a facade/sign modification application for a property at 113 E. Main. The meeting includes a call to order, a citizen presentation, and action on the application.

• Facade/Sign Modification Application – 113 E. Main

City Council Agenda

The City Council held second public hearings on the proposed 2022-23 budget and tax rate, then approved first readings of ordinances adopting the budget and tax rate. The proposed tax rate is 0.541828, a decrease from last year's 0.551700, but is expected to generate $390,046 more in revenue due to increased property values. The council also voted on trustees for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool and moved the regular September meeting to September 13.

• Closed public hearing on proposed 2022-23 budget (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on proposed 2022-23 tax rate (unanimous)
• Held first reading of ordinance 2022-09-01 adopting 2022-23 budget
• Held first reading of ordinance 2022-09-02 adopting 2022-23 tax rate
• Approved ballot for TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool trustees Places 6-9 (unanimous)
• Moved regular September council meeting from Sept 20 to Sept 13 (unanimous)

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes from two prior meetings and a facade/sign modification application for a property at 103 N. Main. The meeting is open to the public and includes a citizen presentation period.

• Consider and act upon August 1, 2022 and August 8, 2022 minutes
• Consider and act upon Façade/Sign Modification Application – 103 N. Main

Cemetery Board Agendas

The Henderson Cemetery Board will meet to consider minutes from its February 2022 meeting and discuss potential projects at Flanagan, Graham Hall, Lakewood, and Old City cemeteries. The agenda lists no specific project details or dollar amounts, so the items are general discussion points.

• Consider and act upon minutes from February 23, 2022 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 approved a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement for West Fraser Wood Products Inc., contingent on board approval, and awarded a $3,407,273 street and drainage contract to Rayford's Truck and Tractor for the East Texas Regional Business Park. The council also approved the HEDCO program of work and budget, and passed ordinances on water conservation, zoning, and no parking.

• Approved Chapter 312 tax abatement for West Fraser (unanimous, contingent on board approval)
• Awarded $3,407,273 street/drainage bid to Rayford's Truck and Tractor (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO 2022-23 program of work (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO 2022-23 budget (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Water Conservation Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of zoning change at 200 Morningside Ave to R3 (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat subdivision at 200 Morningside (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat combination at 305-307 Johnson Drive (unanimous)

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider approving the July meeting minutes and financials, and to act on a revision to its bylaws and a change of website providers. Committee and coordinator reports will also be given.

• Consider and act upon: Revision of Article V, Section 2, of the Henderson Main Street Advisory Board By-Laws
• Consider and act upon: Changing website providers
• Consider and act upon: July 26, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes
• Consider and act upon: July 2022 Financials

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council unanimously approved the proposed 2022-2023 budget and a tax rate of 0.541828 per $100 valuation, a decrease of 0.09872 from last year. They also scheduled public hearings for the budget and tax rate on August 23 and September 6, 2022, 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 (no vote recorded)

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee is holding a special meeting to consider and act upon three facade/sign modification applications for properties on East Main Street. The meeting includes a citizen presentation period and will adjourn after the decisions.

• Facade/Sign Modification Application – 100 E. Main
• Facade/Sign Modification Application – 113 E. Main
• Facade/Sign Modification Application – 128 E. Main

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, change its regular meeting time from noon to 12:30pm, and decide on a facade/sign modification application for 100 E. Main. The agenda includes a citizen presentation period.

• Vote on May 2 and May 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Proposal to change meeting time from noon to 12:30pm
• Facade/sign modification application for 100 E. Main

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine items: approving the June 28, 2022 meeting minutes and the June 2022 financials. They will also hear reports from committees, the Main Street Coordinator, and the President, and receive a Downtown Association report. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Consider and act upon June 28, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
• Consider and act upon June 2022 Financials
• Citizen Presentation
• Downtown Association Report
• Committee Reports (Organization, Economic Restructuring, Promotion, Design)

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold a special called meeting to consider two applications from Kelly & Eddie Bumgardner for property at 703 S. Van Buren. They are requesting a special exception to allow a triplex in an R2 zoned district and a variance from developmental standards regarding the front façade. The board will open and close public hearings and take action on each request.

• Special exception for triplex in R2 district (Article 2, Section 2.11)
• Variance from front façade developmental standards (Article 5, Section 5.13.C.2)
• Property: Lot 2 (A) Blk 69, J Smith Survey, 703 S. Van Buren
• Public hearings for both applications
• Citizens comments limited to 3 minutes

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council awarded the Central Fire Station roof repair project to Reneau Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. for $98,500. They also approved rezoning 200 Morningside Ave. from Institutional to High Density Single Family Residential, moved the August 16 meeting to August 23, ordered a November 8 municipal election, and authorized a joint agreement with Rusk County Elections to run it. A resolution establishing tax abatement guidelines was approved, and the council authorized the sale of 113 E. Main St. and supported Project Flying Star.

• Awarded Central Fire Station roof repair to Reneau Roofing for $98,500 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 200 Morningside Ave. from IS to R3 (unanimous)
• Moved August 16 regular meeting to August 23 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-08-01 ordering Nov. 8 municipal election (unanimous)
• Authorized joint agreement with Rusk County Elections to run election (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-08-02 establishing tax abatement guidelines (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to execute contract for sale of 113 E. Main St. (unanimous)
• Supported Project Flying Star as presented (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on three zoning requests: a variance for minimum lot width at 1809 East Main Street, a special exception for triplexes at 703 S. Van Buren, and a variance to front façade standards at the same Van Buren property. The board may vote on these requests after each hearing.

• Variance request by Bruce Bommarito for Johnny McCune at 1809 East Main Street (Lot 5 Blk 742) to reduce minimum lot width in R1 district
• Special exception request by Kelly & Eddie Bumgardner for triplex use at 703 S. Van Buren (Lot 2(A) Blk 69) in R2 district
• Variance request by Kelly & Eddie Bumgardner to front façade standards (Article 5 Section 5.13.C.2) at 703 S. Van Buren
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting

Planning and Zoning Board

The Henderson Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the city's zoning map for property at 200 Morningside Ave. (Lot 1-2-3-4, Block 8/249, Crimcrest Addition). After the hearing, the board may take action on the amendment. The agenda also includes approval of May 10, 2022 minutes and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for 200 Morningside Ave., Crimcrest Addition
• Possible action on zoning map amendment after hearing
• Approval of May 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Citizen comments (3-minute limit)

City Council Agenda

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

• Opened FY 2022-2023 budget workshop
• Reviewed ARP fund spending breakdown
• Discussed sales tax revenue outlook
• Adjourned workshop at 8:32 p.m.

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine items including approval of April meeting minutes, April and May financials, and a façade/sign grant application for 127 E. Main St. They will also hear reports from committees, the Main Street Coordinator, and the President. The meeting is open to the public with a citizen presentation slot.

• Consider and act upon Façade/Sign Grant Application – 127 E. Main St.
• Approve April 24, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
• Approve April 2022 & May 2022 Financials
• Citizen Presentation opportunity
• Next meeting scheduled for July 26, 2022

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will consider calling a special meeting and budget workshop for June 30, 2022, and public hearings on the proposed budget and tax rate for July 19, 2022. These are the only substantive items on the addendum agenda.

• Call special meeting and budget workshop June 30, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
• Call public hearing on proposed budget July 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
• Call public hearing on proposed tax rate July 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, including street closures for the Freedom Festival and Patriotic parade, an audit contract, and calling the November 2022 municipal election. In regular session, they will discuss an interlocal agreement with Harris County for public safety communications, a hazard mitigation plan resolution, a HEDCO budget amendment, and the second reading of a zoning ordinance for eight First Baptist Church properties. The council may also enter executive session to discuss real property and economic development agreements.

• Street closures for Freedom Festival on July 2, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (W. Fordall to Hwy 64, Sand St. to W. Fordall, Lake Forest Parkway)
• Street closures for Patriotic parade on July 2, 2022 (downtown route ending in Texas Bank Lot)
• Audit services contract with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022
• Calling November 2022 Municipal Election for Mayor, Council Districts 2 and 3
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-05-11 to rezone eight First Baptist Church properties from R2 to IS

The Henderson City Council approved the second reading of two zoning ordinances: one adding duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes to special exception uses, and another rezoning nine First Baptist Church properties from R2 to IS. The council also approved an interlocal agreement with Harris County for public safety communications, amended the HEDCO budget, and scheduled budget and tax rate public hearings for August 9 and September 6.

• 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 adding duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes to special exception uses (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-05-11 rezoning nine First Baptist Church properties from R2 to IS (unanimous)
• Scheduled budget and tax rate public hearings for August 9 and September 6, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings regarding two property variance requests. The items include a request for a business use change and requests related to lot width, architectural standards, and duplex construction.

• Use variance for Type 2 Automobile Oriented Business at 708 Hwy 64w
• Lot width reduction from 60 feet to 50 feet at 308 Whippoorwill
• Architectural standards variance for front façade at 308 Whippoorwill
• Special Exception Use variance for a duplex at 308 Whippoorwill

City Council Agenda

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

• Executive Session regarding Economic Development negotiations for Project 2022-06-06

The Henderson City Council held a special joint meeting with the County Commissioners and HEDCO. 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; the meeting adjourned without any votes or approvals.

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

City Council Agenda

The 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. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved resolution authorizing DR-4485 HMGP grant application for generator at 300 W. Main City Hall (unanimous)

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review the April 26, 2022, meeting minutes and April 2022 financial reports. The board will also consider a façade/sign grant application for Su Casita at 127 E. Main St.

• Approval of April 26, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes
• Review of April 2022 Financials
• Façade/Sign Grant Application for Su Casita, 127 E. Main St.
• Update on Art Walk and proposed mural
• Update on downtown seasonal plants

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will consider awarding bids for the West Loop 571 water system improvements and the 2022 Master Street improvement project. They will also hold public hearings and votes on several zoning changes, including properties on Longview Drive, Whippoorwill Street, Jacksonville Drive, and eight properties owned by First Baptist Church, as well as a voluntary annexation for CenterPoint Energy. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions for hazard mitigation grant services and grant applications for TxWarn radios and a community outreach vehicle.

• 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
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-05-10: rezone 2006 Jacksonville Drive from R2 to C2

The Henderson City Council approved multiple construction contracts, including a $329,336 water system improvement on West Loop 571 and a $867,392.25 Master Street improvement project. They also approved several zoning changes, including rezoning properties for institutional and commercial use, and tabled two items related to a Jacksonville Drive rezoning due to unanswered questions.

• Approved John Wright Construction for West Loop 571 water improvements ($329,336) (unanimous)
• Approved Rayford Truck and Tractor for 2022 Master Street improvements ($867,392.25) (unanimous)
• Awarded administrative services for Hazard Mitigation Grant to Traylor and Associates (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering services for Hazard Mitigation Grant to Stokes and Associates (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 of 2006 Jacksonville Dr. from R2 to C2 and related ordinance (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on three variance requests: a use variance for a Type 2 Automobile Oriented Business in an industrial zone, a special exception for a self-storage warehouse in a commercial zone, and a variance to sign standards for the Henderson Civic Center. The board will also consider minutes from the previous meeting and take possible action on each hearing.

• Variance for Taylor Sanders to operate a Type 2 Automobile Oriented Business at 114 East Main (Lot 5 Blk 28, J Smith Survey) in I2 district
• Special Exception for WCG Properties/Denise Bowley to operate a Self Storage Warehouse at 1100 US Hwy 79 N (Circle Plaza Shopping Center) in General Commercial district
• Variance to Developmental Standards for Changeable Copy signs for Henderson Civic Center at 1500 Lake Forrest Parkway
• Citizens comments limited to 3 minutes
• Consideration of April 12, 2022 minutes

Planning and Zoning Board

The Henderson Planning and Zoning Commission will hold three public hearings on May 10, 2022, to consider zoning map amendments and a zoning district assignment for a voluntarily annexed property. The board may take action on each item after the hearings. The agenda also includes approval of the April 12, 2022 minutes and a citizen comment period.

• Zoning map amendment for Lot 12, Blk 868, J Smith Survey, 2006 Jacksonville Dr.
• Zoning map amendment for Lots 1-5, Blk 47; Lots 1-3, Blk 41; Lot 2, Blk 42, J Smith Survey
• Zoning district assignment for AB 678, JB Read Survey, 1900 TX-571 Loop (voluntary annexation)
• Approval of April 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee is holding a special meeting to consider one item: a facade/sign modification application for the property at 117 E. Main. The meeting includes a call to order, a citizen presentation period, and action on the application. No other business is listed.

• Facade/Sign Modification Application – 117 E. Main

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee will meet to review minutes from the March 7, 2022 meeting. The committee will also consider two applications for facade and sign modifications.

• Façade/Sign Modification Application – 100 N. Marshall
• Façade/Sign Modification Application – 117 E. Main

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review March 2022 minutes and financials. The board will also consider the resignation of CJ Warner and the purchase of seasonal plants for the Alley on Main.

• Approval of March 30, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes
• Review of March 2022 Financials
• Consideration of CJ Warner's resignation
• Purchase of seasonal plants for the Alley on Main

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on the voluntary annexation of a 10.61-acre tract for CenterPoint Energy, a juvenile curfew renewal, and zoning changes for properties on Longview Drive and Whippoorwill Street. They will also vote on a contract for a revenue compliance audit and review departmental reports.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2022-04-05 for voluntary annexation of 10.61 acres at 1900 W Loop 571 N for CenterPoint Energy Inc.
• Public hearing and renewal of Juvenile Curfew Ordinance 2022-04-06.
• Zoning change for 1112 Longview Drive from Multi-family 1 (M1) to Institutional (IS) district (Ordinance 2022-04-07).
• Zoning change for properties on Whippoorwill Street from R1 to Planned Development (Ordinance 2022-04-08).
• Contract for Local Government Revenue Compliance Audit with Azavar Audit Solutions, Inc.

The Henderson City Council approved a professional services contract with Azavar Audit Solutions for a Local Government Revenue Compliance Audit, renewed the juvenile curfew ordinance, and approved several zoning changes including re-zoning properties on Longview Drive and Whippoorwill Street. The council also authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract for the sale of the 622-624 N. Mill Street property. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including 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 zoning change at 1112 Longview Drive from M1 to IS (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for two properties on Whippoorwill Street from R1 to Planned Development (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to contract for sale of 622-624 N. Mill Street property (unanimous)

Board of Adjustments

The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a special exception request from Matison Bridges to operate a tattoo parlor for semi-permanent makeup at 114 East Main, a property in the Urban Commercial district. The board will also consider changing its regular meeting day from the third to the second Tuesday of the month. The agenda includes routine items like approving prior minutes and citizen comments.

• Special exception request by Matison Bridges for tattoo parlor at 114 East Main (Lot 5 Blk 28, J Smith Survey)
• Public hearing on moving regular meeting day from third Tuesday to second Tuesday of the month
• Consideration of minutes from February 15, 2022
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes

Planning and Zoning Board

The Henderson Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning map amendment for Lot 2 Blk 308 of the J Sory Subdivision, amendments to zoning ordinance text in Article 2 Sections 2.09, 2.11, and 2.13, and a staff request to move the regular monthly meeting from the third to the second Tuesday. The board may take action on each item after the hearings.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for Lot 2 Blk 308, J Sory Subdivision
• Public hearing on text amendments to zoning ordinance Article 2 Sections 2.09, 2.11, & 2.13
• Public hearing on moving regular monthly meeting from third to second Tuesday
• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2022
• Citizens comments limited to 3 minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission met on April 12, 2022, and considered several items, including a zoning map amendment for Lot 2 Blk 308 in the J Sory Subdivision, a text amendment to zoning ordinance Article 2 Sections 2.09, 2.11, and 2.13, and a request to move the regular monthly meeting from the third to the second Tuesday. The minutes do not record the outcomes of these actions, so it is unclear what was decided or approved.

• Considered zoning map amendment for Lot 2 Blk 308, J Sory Subdivision (outcome not recorded)
• Considered text amendment to zoning ordinance Article 2 Sections 2.09, 2.11, & 2.13 (outcome not recorded)
• Considered request to move monthly meeting from third to second Tuesday (outcome not recorded)

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board will meet to consider January and February 2022 financials and the minutes from the January 25, 2022 meeting. The board will also review a Façade/Sign Grant Application for 117 E. Main St.

• Approval of January 25, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes
• Review of January and February 2022 Financials
• Façade/Sign Grant Application for 117 E. Main St.
• Discussion of Golden Egg Contest, Art Walk, and Banners for A Day on Main

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will meet to discuss a one-time salary adjustment for most city employees due to inflation and COVID-19. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a CenterPoint Energy annexation and several zoning and ordinance updates.

• Ratification of one-time salary adjustment payments for most city employees
• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of 10.611 acres at 1900 W Loop 571 N by CenterPoint Energy Inc.
• Purchase of communication radios for First Responders
• Zoning change from General Commercial (C2) to Manufactured Home District (R4) on Oliver Street
• Engineering services contract with Stokes and Associates for an elevator shaft at 300 W. Main

The Henderson City Council approved a one-time salary adjustment for all city employees except directors and elected/appointed officials, citing COVID-19 and inflation. The council also approved the city's annual audit, reappointed James Holmes as Municipal Court Judge, and approved contracts for a comprehensive plan and engineering services.

• Approved one-time salary adjustment for city employees (unanimous)
• Approved City of Henderson 2020-2021 annual audit (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Reappointed James Holmes as Municipal Court Judge for 4-year term (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 engineering contract for elevator shaft design at 300 W. Main (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 to Manufactured Home District (unanimous)

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine items including meeting minutes, financials, and a façade/sign grant application for 117 E. Main St. They will also discuss the Golden Egg Contest and Art Walk, and receive committee and coordinator reports.

• Consider and act upon: Façade/Sign Grant Application – 117 E. Main St.
• Consider and act upon: January 25, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes
• Consider and act upon: January and February 2022 Financials
• Consider and act upon: Golden Egg Contest
• Consider and act upon: Art Walk

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee will meet to review the minutes from January 3, 2021, and consider a facade/sign modification application for 127 E. Main. The meeting also includes time for citizen presentations.

• Facade/Sign Modification Application — 127 E. Main
• Approval of January 3, 2021 Minutes

Cemetery Board Agendas

The Henderson Cemetery Board is meeting to consider and act on minutes from its November 17, 2022 meeting, discuss projects at Flanagan, Graham Hall, Lakewood, and Old City cemeteries, and swear in new member Elidia Ramirez. The meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2022, at City Hall.

• Consider and act upon minutes from November 17, 2022 meeting
• Discuss, consider, and act upon Flanagan Cemetery projects
• Discuss, consider, and act upon Graham Hall Cemetery projects
• Discuss, consider, and act upon Lakewood Cemetery projects
• Swear in new member Elidia Ramirez

Cemetery Board Agendas

The Henderson Cemetery Board is meeting to consider minutes from its November 2021 meeting, discuss potential projects at four cemeteries (Flanagan, Graham Hall, Lakewood, and Old City), and swear in new member Elidia Ramirez. No specific project details or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Consider and act upon minutes from November 17, 2021 meeting
• Discuss projects at Flanagan Cemetery
• Discuss projects at Graham Hall Cemetery
• Discuss projects at Lakewood Cemetery
• Swear in new board member Elidia Ramirez

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to review routine business, including January meeting minutes and financials, and to decide on a façade/sign grant application for 117 E. Main St. Committee reports and coordinator updates will also be presented. The agenda is largely procedural with one actionable item.

• Consider and act upon January 25, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
• Consider and act upon January 2022 Financials
• Consider and act upon Façade/Sign Grant Application – 117 E. Main St.
• Committee reports: Organization, Economic Restructuring, Promotion, Design
• Next board meeting scheduled for March 22, 2022

City Council Agenda

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding zoning amendments for residential and manufactured home districts. The meeting also includes discussions on street closures, appointments to local boards, and the execution of an opioid settlement release form.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-01-01 to add 'Club or Lodge' as a Special Exception Use
• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-01-02 to rezone four Urban Commercial lots and one Local Commercial lot to R2
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-02-03 for a Manufactured Home District on Oliver Street
• Resolution 2022-02-01 regarding the Texas Subdivision and Special District Election and opioid settlement release
• Street closure for the Choir Booster Club 5K Run Fund raiser

The Henderson City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, HEDCO financials, tax abatement compliance statements, and a street closure for a 5K fundraiser. Council approved second readings of ordinances adding 'Club or Lodge' as a special exception use and rezoning five lots to Medium Density Single Family Residential. They also approved a resolution executing a release form for ENDO/Par in the opioid settlement, and made appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Housing Board, and Cemetery Board. First readings were held for a rezoning to Manufactured Home District and removing the one-way street designation on Lion Street, with no changes made.

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

Main Street Board

The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine business: approving the November 15, 2021 meeting minutes, November and December 2021 financials, and revisions to the Facade/Sign Grant Application. The board will also hear committee reports and updates from the Main Street Coordinator and President. No major new projects or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Consider and act upon November 15, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
• Consider and act upon November and December 2021 Financials
• Consider and act upon revisions to Facade/Sign Grant Application
• Committee reports: Organization, Economic Restructuring, Promotion, Design
• Next board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2022

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 18, 2022, to consider several zoning changes, a budget amendment, a minor plat for the VFW, and a water service extension. They will also discuss ordinances on first reading and hold an executive session on real property. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, financials, and proclamations.

• Resolution 2022-01-01: amendment #1 to the 2021-2022 budget
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-01-01: adding 'Club or Lodge' to special exception uses in zoning ordinance
• Minor plat application by Charlie Floyd for VFW Post 8535 at 2325 State Hwy 64W
• Zoning map amendment: four lots from Urban Commercial (UC) and one from Local Commercial (C1) to Medium Density Single Family Residential (R2)
• Workorder from Stokes and Associates to extend water service down Loop 571 from HWY 64 W

The Henderson City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment for outstanding 2021 purchases and projects, the first reading of two zoning ordinances (adding 'Club or Lodge' as a special exception use and rezoning five lots to R2), a minor plat for the VFW, and an engineering work order for a water line extension on Loop 571. Two agenda items were dropped: one zoning map change was duplicated, and another was postponed because the supporting ordinance was not ready. 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 extension on Loop 571 (unanimous)
• Dropped item 7 (zoning map change) due to duplication with item 8
• Dropped item 9 (zoning map change to R4) because ordinance not ready

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider approving minutes from December 14, 2021, and hold a public hearing on an application to amend the City of Henderson's Zoning Map for multiple lots in the Oliver Subdivision, including properties on Webster Dr. and Oliver St. After the hearing, the commission may take action on the amendment.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for Lots 1-10, Block 178, Oliver Subdivision (1303 Webster Dr., 604-638 Oliver)
• Consideration of minutes from December 14, 2021
• Citizen comments period

City Council Agenda

The Henderson City Council is holding a special meeting to appoint and swear in a new Council Member for District 5, which is currently vacant. The agenda includes only this appointment, the oath of office, and adjournment, with no other substantive business.

• Appointment of a Council Member for District 5
• Administering the Oath of Office to the new District 5 Council Member

The Henderson City Council unanimously appointed Gina Juarez to fill the vacant District 5 seat for the remainder of the term. The appointment was made during a special meeting on January 7, 2022, after an executive session on personnel matters. Juarez was then sworn in and took her seat. No other substantive decisions were made.

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

Historic Landmark Preservation Committee

The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee will meet to consider a facade/sign modification application for 109 N. Jackson St., review procedures for such modifications, and approve the minutes from the October 4, 2021 meeting. The meeting is open to citizen presentations.

• Consider and act upon: Façade/Sign Modification Application - 109 N. Jackson St.
• Review procedures regarding Façade/Sign Modifications
• Consider and act upon: October 4, 2021 Minutes