Henderson public meetings in 2024
42 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Main Street Board
The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board will meet to consider approval of November meeting minutes and financials. They will also act on a sign grant application for payment at 116 E. Main. The board will hold a joint workshop with the Henderson Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO). Committee reports from organization, economic revitalization, promotion and design are also on the agenda.
- Consider and act upon November 2024 Financials
- Consider and act upon sign grant application for payment at 116 E. Main
- Joint Workshop with Henderson Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO)
- Committee reports: Organization, Economic Revitalization, Promotion & Design
- Citizen Presentation and Downtown Association Report
Historic Landmark Preservation Committee
The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee will meet on December 18, 2024, to consider routine business including approval of previous minutes, a facade modification application for 105 N. Jackson St., and a sign grant application for 121 S. Main St.
- Approval of November 19, 2024 minutes
- Facade modification application for 105 N. Jackson St.
- Sign grant application for 121 S. Main St.
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments of the City of Henderson, Texas, will not hold its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. No matters are scheduled for discussion or decision.
Planning and Zoning Board
The Henderson Planning and Zoning Commission will not hold its regular December 10, 2024 meeting. No items were considered or discussed.
Cemetery Board Agendas
The Henderson Cemetery Board discussed locating and regaining control of a $50,000 fund placed at Lakewood Cemetery by the Alford family in the 1930s. Members also proposed requiring upright headstones in new sections K & L and asked for the item to be placed on the City Council agenda. Other topics included a pavilion for services at Lakewood, converting Lakewood to double-space plots, and road repairs at Old City Cemetery.
- Scott Crawford questions location and control of $50,000 Alford perpetual-care fund at Lakewood
- Motion to require all upright headstones in new sections K & L, to be approved by City Council
- Discussion on adding a pavilion or gazebo for services at Lakewood Cemetery
- Kirk Kimbrell to investigate making Lakewood a double-space cemetery due to space constraints
- Bill Garmon raises issue of road repairs at Old City Cemetery
Main Street Board
The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board will meet to review October 2024 financials and minutes. The board will discuss a draft workshop agenda with HEDCO and plan for spring and summer downtown events.
- Approval of October 22, 2024 minutes
- Approval of October 2024 financials
- Discussion of draft workshop agenda with HEDCO
- Report on The Heart of The City webinar by Ben Patterson
- Planning for spring and summer downtown events
Historic Landmark Preservation Committee
The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee will consider and act on a façade modification application for 101 North Main Street, and approve the minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting. A citizen presentation period is also scheduled.
- Façade Modification Application for 101 North Main Street
- Approval of September 24, 2024 minutes
- Citizen presentation opportunity
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings regarding two applications submitted by Perry Tenbrink for a property across from Lakewood Cemetery on HWY 323. The board will decide on a request for a single-family residence in a multi-family zone and a variance to build a 600 sq.ft. shop/garage.
- Special Use request for a Single-Family Resident in a High-Density Multi-Family Zone (M3) at BLK 540 Less 1.5 Acres
- Variance request to build a 600 sq.ft. Shop/Garage at BLK 540 Less 1.5 Acres
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning change request from Perry Tenbrink, seeking to rezone property on Highway 323 from General Industrial (I2) to High-Density Multi-Family District (M3). The board may vote on the request after the hearing. They will also consider approval of the May 20, 2024 meeting minutes and hear citizen comments.
- Public hearing and possible action on zoning change request from Perry Tenbrink — rezone BLK 540 Less 1.5 Acres (across from Lakewood Cemetery on HWY 323) from General Industrial (I2) to High-Density Multi-Family District (M3)
- Consideration and possible action on the May 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Citizens comments on non-agenda items (limited to 3 minutes)
Main Street Board
The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board will consider approving September minutes and financials, authorize payment requests for Campfire Coffee, Opaline Supply, and Lone Star Grooming, discuss a social media strategy, and review grant awards. The board will also discuss and possibly adopt new transformation strategies and consider shade structures for Alley on Main.
- Approve payment requests for Campfire Coffee, Opaline Supply, and Lone Star Grooming
- Social media strategy presentation by Ben Patterson
- Discussion and possible adoption of new transformation strategies
- Review of grant awards
- Consideration of shade structures for Alley on Main
Main Street Board
The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board will discuss and possibly approve a final mural design for 128 E. Main Street, as well as a design and grant funding for the Heritage Square renovation. The meeting also includes updates on downtown lighting, social media/website progress, and routine approval of August minutes and financials.
- Approve final mural design for 128 E. Main Street
- Discussion and possible approval of design for Heritage Square renovation
- Discussion of grant funding for Heritage Square renovation
- Update on downtown lighting
- Social media/website progress
Historic Landmark Preservation Committee
The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee will consider approving minutes from the prior meeting, a facade modification application for 110 East Main Street, and the final mural design at 128 E. Main Street. They will also discuss possible changes to bylaws or grant applications. A citizen presentation period is included.
- Facade modification application for 110 East Main Street
- Final mural design approval at 128 E. Main Street
- Potential changes to bylaws or grant applications
- Approval of August 27, 2024 meeting minutes
- Citizen presentation opportunity
Main Street Board
The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board will meet on August 27, 2024, to consider approving the final mural design for 128 E. Main Street and discuss downtown events for September and October. The board will also review July financials and minutes, explore grant opportunities, and address a possible Mardi Gras fundraiser and bylaw changes.
- Approve final mural design for 128 E. Main
- Discuss downtown events in September and October
- Review July 2024 financials
- Consider Mardi Gras fundraiser
- Presentation of possible grant opportunities
Historic Landmark Preservation Committee
The Historic Landmark Preservation Committee will meet to review modification and design applications for properties on East Main Street. The body will also consider potential changes to its bylaws and grant applications.
- Facade modification application for 110 East Main Street
- Final mural design approval for 128 E. Main Street
- Possible changes to bylaws or grant applications
- Approval of July 23, 2024 minutes
Cemetery Board Agendas
The Henderson Cemetery Board approved minutes from May 29, 2024. They received updates on an irrigation problem at Lakewood and a hog fence built by city employees that has been effective. Members discussed updating cemetery rules and regulations based on a visit to a veterans cemetery in Louisiana.
- Approved minutes from the May 29, 2024 meeting.
- Kirk Kimbrell reported irrigation problem at Lakewood section; someone is working on it.
- City employees built a hog fence behind the cemetery; so far it has helped keep hogs out.
- Bill Garmon suggested reviewing and updating rules and regulations, will email example from Louisiana veterans cemetery.
- Next meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
The Henderson Cemetery Board will hold a meeting on November 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall, 300 West Main. The agenda includes approving minutes from the August 21, 2024, meeting and discussing projects at Flanagan, Graham Hall, Lakewood, and Old City cemeteries. No decisions were made at this time; the document is a meeting notice only.
- Meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall
- Agenda includes approval of August 21, 2024, minutes
- Discussion of Flanagan Cemetery projects
- Discussion of Graham Hall Cemetery projects
- Discussion of Lakewood Cemetery projects
- Discussion of Old City Cemetery projects
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings to consider two variance applications. The board will decide if the applicants may deviate from specific city zoning and pavement standards.
- Variance request by Take Five Properties SPV, LLC for a six-foot wood fence instead of landscaping at 1824 U.S. HWY. 79 S.
- Variance request by Ryan Ellis for six-foot side yards, gravel pavement, and planting standards at 1107 Frisco Street
Main Street Board
The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board will consider a resignation, recommend a new board member to the City Council, and approve the final mural design for 128 E. Main Street. They will also vote on signage and hardscape improvements for the Alley on Main, and discuss budgets for downtown events in August, September, and October.
- Recommendation to Council for a new board member
- Approve final mural design for 128 E. Main Street
- Purchase of signage and hardscape improvements in Alley on Main
- Downtown events budgets for August, September, October
- Consider resignation of board member Brant Bane
Historic Landmark Preservation Committee
The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee will consider several applications at its regular meeting on July 23, 2024. Items include a facade modification at 126 West Main Street, a sign modification at 110/112 S. Marshall Street, and approval of the final mural design at 128 E. Main Street. The committee will also discuss a possible by-laws change regarding board composition and act on a resignation and a new board member recommendation.
- Facade modification application for 126 West Main Street
- Sign modification application for 110/112 S. Marshall Street
- Final mural design approval at 128 E. Main Street
- Possible by-laws change on board composition
- Resignation of committee member Brant Bane and recommendation for new member
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will consider a variance application from Sandra White regarding the property at 1912 Elm Street. The request seeks a twenty-foot variance to minimum front yard setback standards. The board will also review the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting.
- Variance request for 1912 Elm Street involving front yard setbacks
- Review of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for the property at 701 US Hwy 79 N. The applicant seeks to expand a building by adjusting side yard setback requirements in the General Commercial (C2) district. The board will also consider the minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing for a building expansion variance at 701 US Hwy 79 N
- Review of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes
Cemetery Board Agendas
The Henderson Cemetery Board will meet on May 29, 2024, at City Hall to consider and act on minutes and discuss potential projects at Flanagan, Graham Hall, Lakewood, and Old City cemeteries. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific project details or dollar amounts listed.
- Consider and act upon minutes from the May 29, 2024, meeting
- Discuss, consider, and act upon any Flanagan Cemetery projects
- Discuss, consider, and act upon any Graham Hall Cemetery projects
- Discuss, consider, and act upon any Lakewood Cemetery projects
- Discuss, consider, and act upon any Old City Cemetery projects
Cemetery Board Agendas
The Henderson Cemetery Board will meet on May 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall to consider and act on minutes from the same date and discuss potential projects at Flanagan, Graham Hall, Lakewood, and Old City cemeteries. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific project details or dollar amounts listed.
- Consider and act upon minutes from May 29, 2024, 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
- Discuss, consider, and act upon Old City Cemetery projects
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary major plat for a 7-acre tract carved from the 381.36-acre Wylie Farm in Henderson's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The board may also approve minutes from its April 9 meeting and hear citizen comments.
- Public hearing on Preliminary Major Plat for 7 acres from Wylie Farm (381.36-acre tract) in ETJ
- Consideration of minutes from April 9, 2024 meeting
- Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes
Historic Landmark Preservation Committee
The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee is meeting to approve minutes from April 23, 2024, and to decide on a facade modification application for 116 East Main Street. The meeting is open to citizen presentations.
- Consider and act upon April 23, 2024 minutes
- Consider and act upon facade modification application for 116 East Main Street
Main Street Board
The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine business including approving April minutes and financials, plus adopting a transformation strategy and annual work plan. The board will also hear reports from committees, the Main Street coordinator, and the president. This is a regular monthly meeting with no major land-use or budget decisions on the agenda.
- Consider and act upon April 23, 2024 minutes
- Consider and act upon April 2024 financials
- Consider and act upon website, transformation strategy, and annual work plan
- Committee reports: Organization, Economic Restructuring, Promotion & Design
- Next board meeting set for Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Historic Landmark Preservation Committee
The Historic Landmark Preservation Committee is meeting to approve minutes from February and decide on two facade modification grants for properties on Main Street. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items.
- Consider and act upon: Façade modification grant for 110 E. Main St.
- Consider and act upon: Façade modification grant for 101 N. Main St.
- Consider and act upon: February 27, 2024 Minutes
Main Street Board
The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and financials, and to consider a sign grant payment application for 123 S. Main. Committee reports and coordinator updates are also on the agenda.
- Consider and act upon March 26, 2024 minutes
- Consider and act upon March 2024 financials
- Consider and act upon 123 S. Main sign grant payment application
Main Street Board
The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine items including February minutes and financials, as well as two sign grant actions. The board will also discuss adopting a transformation strategy and annual work plan, and hear committee and coordinator reports.
- Payment approval for sign grant at 103 N. Jackson
- Application for sign grant at 100 N. Marshall
- Adopt transformation strategy
- Adopt annual work plan
- Consider February 2024 financials
Board of Adjustments
The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for front and side setbacks at 2121 US 79 S, in the Walmart Subdivision. The board will also review minutes from two February meetings and take public comments.
- Public hearing on variance to Article 2 Section 2.26 for Lot 1A BLK 862, Walmart Subdivision, 2121 US 79 S
- Consideration of minutes from February 13 and February 16, 2024
- Citizens comments limited to 3 minutes
Historic Landmark Preservation Committee
The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee is holding a regular meeting with a light agenda. The main action item is the approval of minutes from the October 24, 2023, and January 9, 2024, meetings. The meeting also includes a citizen presentation period. No other substantive business is listed.
- Approval of October 24, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approval of January 9, 2024, meeting minutes
- Citizen presentation opportunity
Main Street Board
The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and financials, decide on a sign grant application for 113 S. Main, and choose among marketing options from Locable, Downtown Reborn, and the city website. They will also schedule a board retreat and discuss the Mardi Gras event.
- Consider and act upon: 113 S. Main sign grant application
- Consider and act upon: Marketing options from Locable, Downtown Reborn, city website
- Consider and act upon: November, December 2023 and January 2024 Financials
- Consider and act upon: January 9, 2024 Minutes
- Discussion: Mardi Gras event report and future planning
Cemetery Board Agendas
The Henderson Cemetery Board is meeting to consider minutes from a prior meeting and discuss potential projects at four city cemeteries: Flanagan, Graham Hall, Lakewood, and Old City. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda, so the items are open-ended discussions.
- Consider and act upon minutes from May 15, 2024, 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
- Discuss, consider, and act upon Old City Cemetery projects
Cemetery Board Agendas
The Henderson Cemetery Board will meet to consider minutes from a previous 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 minutes from May 15, 2024, meeting
- Discuss Flanagan Cemetery projects
- Discuss Graham Hall Cemetery projects
- Discuss Lakewood Cemetery projects
- Discuss Old City Cemetery projects
City Council Agenda
The City Council will discuss several zoning changes and the appointment of a Fire Chief. The body is also considering an agreement with MD Health Pathways to provide low-cost healthcare billed through city utilities.
- Public hearing dates for the annexation of Bradshaw State Jail Facility at Loop 571 and Industrial Park Drive
- Agreement with MD Health Pathways for low-cost healthcare billed via Henderson Utility Billing
- Budget Amendment #1 for 2023-2024
- Re-zoning requests: R1 to I1 and R3 to M2
- Proposed new zoning district for Town Homes and related re-zonings (R2 to TH and R1 to TH)
Planning and Zoning Board
The Henderson Planning and Zoning Board will meet to consider two rezoning applications that were tabled at a February 13 meeting. Both items involve requests to rezone properties to the Town Home Dwelling District (TH), and the board may take action on them. The meeting also includes time for citizen comments and procedural items.
- Rezone Lot 2 Blk 908, Meadow Acres, 103 S. Frisco, from R1 (Low Density Single Family Residential) to TH (Town Home Dwelling District)
- Rezone W PT LT 3 BLK 68, J SMITH SUR, 501 S. Van Buren, from R2 (Medium Density Single-family Residential) to TH (Town Home Dwelling District), application by Levi Jacaman
- Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes
- Meeting at City Hall, 300 W. Main, Henderson, TX, on February 16, 2024 at 9 A.M.
Board of Adjustments
The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold two public hearings on special exception use applications: one to allow a childcare facility in an Urban Commercial district, and another to permit two townhomes in a Low Density Residential district. The board will also consider minutes from a prior meeting and take public comments.
- Special exception for childcare facility at 119 S Marshall St (Lot 2 Blk 106, J Smith Survey) requested by Kelly Bumgardner for the Learning Lab
- Special exception for two single-unit townhomes at 103 S Frisco St (Lot 2 Blk 908, Meadow Acres) requested by Andrew Griffith
- Public hearings open and close for both applications with possible action
- Citizens comments limited to 3 minutes
- Consideration of minutes from July 11, 2023
Board of Adjustments
The Henderson Board of Adjustments will hold two public hearings on special exception applications: one to allow a childcare facility in a commercial district, and another to permit two townhomes in a low-density residential zone. The board will also consider minutes from a prior meeting and take public comments.
- Special exception for Learning Lab childcare at 119 S Marshall St (Lot 2 Blk 106, J Smith Survey)
- Special exception for two townhomes at 103 S Frisco St (Lot 2 Blk 908, Meadow Acres)
- Public hearings opened and closed for both applications
- Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes
- Minutes from July 11, 2023 to be considered
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two applications to change property zoning. The board will consider moving properties from residential districts to the Town Home Dwelling district.
- Public hearing for 103 S. Frisco to change from R1 to TH district
- Public hearing for 501 S. Van Buren to change from R2 to TH district
- Review and possible action on January 9, 2024, meeting minutes
Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two applications to change property zoning. These applications seek to transition residential properties to Town Home Dwelling districts.
- Public hearing for 103 S. Frisco to change from R1 to TH district
- Public hearing for 501 S. Van Buren to change from R2 to TH district
- Review and possible action on January 9, 2024, meeting minutes
Historic Landmark Preservation Committee
The Henderson Historic Landmark Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting to consider the minutes from October 24, 2023, and act on a facade/sign modification application for 126 W. Main St. The meeting is open to citizen presentations.
- Consider and act upon October 24, 2023 minutes
- Consider and act upon facade/sign modification application for 126 W. Main St.
Main Street Board
The Henderson Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to consider routine items including approval of previous meeting minutes and financial reports, and to act on a sign grant application for 113 S. Main. The board will also hold a workshop for its annual self-assessment and receive committee and coordinator reports.
- Consider and act upon November 28 and December 12, 2023 minutes
- Consider and act upon November and December 2023 financials
- Consider and act upon 113 S. Main sign grant application
- Workshop: annual self-assessment
- Committee reports: Organization, Economic Restructuring, Promotion & Design
Planning and Zoning Board
The Henderson Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the city's zoning ordinances to add a new Townhome District with associated development standards. The board may take action on the proposal after the hearing. The meeting also includes approval of the December 12, 2023 minutes and citizen comments.
- Public hearing on adding Townhome District to Article 2 of Zoning Ordinances
- Consideration of development standards for the new district
- Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
- Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes