Henderson public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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