Henderson County public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Henderson City Council will consider a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for a Solid Waste increase. The council may also discuss departmental reports and will hold an executive session to consult with the city attorney about real property at 300 W. Main and 113 E. Main Streets. The agenda is largely routine, with the fee increase being the only action item listed for a vote.

• Resolution 2021-12-15 amending Master Fee Schedule for Solid Waste increase
• Executive session to discuss real property at 300 W. Main and 113 E. Main Streets
• Board of Adjustments minutes of December 14, 2021
• Planning and Zoning minutes of December 14, 2021
• Cemetery Board minutes of November 17, 2021

The Henderson City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2021-11-01, officially renaming Webster Drive to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and Ordinance 2021-11-02, granting exclusivity for detached solid waste containers. Council also approved a 3.7% solid waste fee increase for 2022, a matching grant for four police body cameras, and authorized negotiations with Kimley-Horn for the Henderson 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The council accepted the resignation of District 5 Council Member Steve Higginbotham and set a process to appoint his replacement.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-11-01 renaming Webster Drive to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-11-02 granting exclusivity of detached containers to solid waste contractor (Morton yes, Breitenberg recused)
• Approved 3.7% solid waste fee increase for 2022 (Pace yes, Breitenberg recused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-12-14 for police body worn cameras and cloud storage grant (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate with Kimley-Horn for 2050 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Council Member Steve Higginbotham (unanimous)
• Approved interview board for District 5 appointment (unanimous)
• Approved third amendment to SRO agreement with HISD (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will canvass the November 2, 2021 election results, appoint a Mayor Pro Tem, and hear a presentation on fiber optic internet. They will also consider several contracts and ordinances, including a utility service agreement for a new business park, engineering services for streets and a pedestrian bridge, and first readings of ordinances renaming Webster Drive to Martin Luther King Drive and granting dumpster exclusivity. The meeting includes an executive session on real property and routine consent agenda items.

• 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
• 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 city contractor
• Contract with MPA Fireworks for July 4th 2022 fireworks display

The Henderson City Council approved an agreement with Jacobs Water Supply to provide utility services to the new East Texas Regional Business Park, and approved engineering contracts for the 2022 street improvements and a pedestrian bridge replacement. Council also approved resolutions on ethics, appraisal district board nominations, and authorized the sale of a city property and donation of land to the fire district. The meeting included first readings of ordinances to rename Webster Drive to Martin Luther King Drive and to regulate dumpster exclusivity.

• Approved utility service agreement for East Texas Business Park (unanimous)
• Approved engineering contract with Stokes and Associates for 2022 Street Contract (unanimous)
• Approved engineering contract for pedestrian bridge at Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-11 nominating RCAD board members (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11-12 Code of Ethics and Conduct (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 622 N. Mill Street property (unanimous)
• Authorized donation of 608 S. Van Buren lot to Rusk County ESD #1 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fireworks contract and Christmas parade closure (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including police service agreements with Mt. Enterprise and Kilgore, a resolution for an opioid settlement, an ordinance on dumpster exclusivity, and a budget amendment. The agenda also includes routine consent items, proclamations, and appointments to city boards.

• Police department agreements with Mt. Enterprise and Kilgore
• Resolution 2021-10-05 for opioid settlement
• Ordinance 2021-10-01 providing dumpster exclusivity with city contractor
• Resolution 2021-10-06 budget amendment #2 for 2020-2021 budget
• Street closures for Safety Fun Night, Calvary Church Hallelujah Fest, and Syrup Festival

The Henderson City Council approved several resolutions including the opioid settlement, a hazard mitigation plan, and a budget amendment. They also approved police agreements with Mt. Enterprise and Kilgore, and made appointments to the HEDCO and Board of Adjustments. The first reading of the dumpster exclusivity ordinance was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved police agreement with Mt. Enterprise (unanimous)
• Approved combined SWAT team agreement with Kilgore (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10-08 Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10-05 Opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-10-01 dumpster exclusivity (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2 Resolution 2021-10-06 (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Policy Resolution 2021-10-07 (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold a regular rescheduled meeting to consider final adoption of the 2021-2022 budget and tax rate, along with several zoning and parking ordinances. They will also act on HEDCO financials, budget amendments, a board appointment, and other administrative items. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session to discuss real property.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-09-01 adopting 2021-2022 budget
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-09-02 adopting 2021-2022 tax rate
• Second reading of ordinance for no parking on Mill Street
• Rezoning from Office Commercial (OC) to General Commercial (C2) at HWY 79 S and S. Main Streets
• Appointing Michael Moores with Vera Bank as HEDCO Board member

The Henderson 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 on 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

The Henderson City Council holds a special meeting to consider and possibly adopt the 2021-2022 budget and tax rate, along with related items. The agenda includes public hearings on the budget and tax rate, first readings of ordinances to adopt them, and actions on the HEDCO budget, program of work, and bylaws. Other items include the city holiday schedule, a parks resolution, and a letter of intent for an energy savings performance contract.

• HEDCO 2021-2022 Budget and program of work
• Second public hearings on proposed 2021-2022 budget and tax rate
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-09-01 adopting 2021-2022 budget
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-09-02 adopting 2021-2022 tax rate
• Resolution 2021-08-04 related to City Parks and property

The Henderson City Council unanimously adopted the first reading of the 2021-2022 budget and tax rate ordinances, set a total tax rate of .5517 per $100 valuation. The council also approved the HEDCO budget and program of work, the holiday schedule, a resolution on park trespass warnings, a letter of intent for an energy audit, and a change to HEDCO board size.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-09-01 (2021-2022 budget) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-09-02 (tax rate .5517 per $100) (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO 2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO 2021-2022 program of work (unanimous)
• Approved City of Henderson 2021-2022 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-08-04 on park trespass warnings (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Intent with Performance Services Inc. for energy audit (unanimous)
• Approved HEDCO board expansion from 5 to 7 members (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2021, with first public hearings on the proposed 2021-2022 budget and tax rate. The council will also consider several action items, including awarding a bank depository services bid, a no-parking ordinance, minor plats, a zoning change, and closing out a bond program. The agenda includes consent items, departmental reports, and an executive session for real property discussions.

• First public hearing on 2021-2022 proposed budget
• First public hearing on 2021-2022 proposed tax rate
• Awarding bid for Bank Depository Services
• First reading of ordinance 2021-08-01 for No Parking on North Mill Street
• Zoning change from Office Commercial (OC) to General Commercial (C2) at HWY 79S and S. Main Street

The Henderson City Council held public hearings on the proposed 2021-2022 budget and tax rate, with no public comments, and closed both hearings. The council approved the consent agenda, awarded a three-year bank depository services contract to Vera Bank, approved the first reading of a no-parking ordinance for 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 July 12 and August 3 minutes and HEDCO June financials (unanimous)
• Closed first public hearing on 2021-2022 proposed budget (unanimous)
• Closed first 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)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold a workshop and special meeting to consider the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, a proposed tax rate, and scheduling public hearings on both. They will also consider resolutions to order a November 2, 2021 municipal election and to enter a joint agreement with Rusk County Elections Department to run it. The agenda is substantive, with budget and election items up for possible action.

• Consideration of proposed FY 2021-2022 budget
• Consideration of proposed tax rate and record vote for publication
• Scheduling public hearings on budget (Aug 17 and Sep 7, 2021)
• Scheduling public hearings on 2021 tax rate (Aug 17 and Sep 7, 2021)
• Resolution 21-08-01 ordering municipal election Nov 2, 2021; joint agreement with Rusk County Elections

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold a workshop and special meeting to consider the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget and tax rate, schedule public hearings on both, and take action on items related to the November 2, 2021 municipal election. The council will also discuss Henderson Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) Type A and B matters.

• Consideration of proposed budget for FY 2021-2022
• Consideration of proposed tax rate
• Scheduling public hearings on budget and tax rate for August 17 and September 7, 2021
• Resolution 21-08-01 ordering a municipal election on November 2, 2021
• Joint agreement with Rusk County Elections Department to run the municipal election

The Henderson City Council unanimously adopted the proposed 2021-22 budget and approved a total tax rate of .5517 per $100 of assessed value. They 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 a ballot measure on HEDCO Type A or B. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted proposed 2021-22 budget (unanimous)
• Approved tax rate of .5517 per $100 assessed value (unanimous record vote)
• 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 change 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 the election (unanimous)

City Council

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 on both. They will also discuss HEDCO economic development corporations, and take actions related to the November 2, 2021 municipal election, including a joint agreement with Rusk County.

• Consideration of proposed budget for FY 2021-2022
• Notice of proposed tax rate and record vote for publication
• Schedule public hearings on budget (Aug 17 and Sep 7, 2021)
• Schedule public hearings on tax rate (Aug 17 and Sep 7, 2021)
• Resolution 21-08-01 ordering municipal election on Nov 2, 2021

City Council

The Henderson City Council will meet jointly with the Henderson Economic Development Corporation for a workshop. The only agenda item is information pertaining to Type A and Type B Economic Development Corporations, with no decisions or votes listed. The meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2021, at the Henderson Police Department.

• Joint workshop with Henderson Economic Development Corporation
• Discussion of Type A and Type B Economic Development Corporations
• Meeting location: 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)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including amendments to the school resource officer agreement, zoning changes, and setting public hearing dates for the proposed budget and tax rate. The agenda also includes consent items like meeting minutes and HEDCO financials, plus appointments and bylaw amendments for the Main Street Board.

• Amendment to SRO agreement with Henderson ISD
• Second reading of ordinance 2021-06-01: rezone R2 to C2 on N. Mill and Zion Streets
• Second reading of ordinance 2021-06-02: rezone PD to I1 at 2101 HWY 64 for Donald Thompson
• Second reading of ordinance 2021-06-03: change max square footage for pole sign faces in C2 zone
• Call public hearings for proposed budget and tax rate on August 9, 2021

The Henderson City Council unanimously approved a second amendment to the SRO agreement with HISD, adding two officers and vehicles to ensure an SRO is present at every school campus. The council also approved second readings of three zoning ordinances, including changing zones on N. Mill and Zion Streets, at 2101 HWY 64, and a pole sign size limit. Public hearings for the proposed budget and tax rate were set for August 9, 2021, and the council approved starting the bank depository bid process.

• Approved second amendment to SRO agreement with HISD, adding two officers and vehicles
• Approved second reading of ordinance 2021-06-01, changing R2 to C2 zone on N. Mill and Zion Streets
• Approved second reading of ordinance 2021-06-02, changing PD to Light Industrial zone at 2101 HWY 64
• Approved second reading of ordinance 2021-06-03, setting max pole sign face at 100 sq ft in C2 zone
• 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.
• Approved starting bank depository bid process, with bids due August 10, 2021
• Reappointed Main Street Board members Leon Harris, Carol Young, Leighann Morris, and Gabe Gearheart for two-year terms

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold a second public hearing and vote on creating a reinvestment zone for Henderson Industrial Park, plus approve several zoning ordinance changes. The consent agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes, street closures for July 4th events, an audit contract, and calling the November municipal election. The council will also consider amendments to the school resource officer agreement and zoning rules for signs and property use.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-05-01 creating reinvestment zone for Henderson Industrial Park
• Ordinance 2021-06-01 changing R2 to C2 zone on N. Mill and Zion Streets
• Ordinance 2021-06-02 changing PD to I1 zone at 2101 HWY 64 for Donald Thompson
• Ordinance 2021-06-03 amending pole sign square footage limits in C2 zone
• Audit services contract with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA for FY ending Sept 30, 2021

The Henderson City Council approved the second reading of a reinvestment zone ordinance for Henderson Industrial Park, a zoning change from residential to commercial on N. Mill and Zion Streets, a zoning change to Low Density Industrial at 2101 HWY 64, and a text amendment limiting pole sign size in C2 zones. The council also approved an auditing services contract with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA (4-1, with one abstention) and tabled an amendment to the SRO agreement with HISD until the July 12 meeting. The consent agenda was approved with items 3, 5, and 6, while minutes and the audit item were pulled for separate action.

• Approved second reading of reinvestment zone ordinance 2021-05-01 for Henderson Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06-01 changing R2 to C2 zone on N. Mill and Zion Streets (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06-02 changing PD to Light Industrial zone at 2101 HWY 64 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06-03 limiting pole sign face to 100 sq ft in C2 zone (unanimous)
• Approved auditing services contract with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA (4-1, one abstention)
• Tabled SRO agreement amendment with HISD until July 12 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 3, 5, 6 (street closures, election call, meeting date change) (unanimous)
• Removed minutes and audit item from consent agenda for separate handling

City Council

The Henderson City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including accepting a gift deed for the Sports Complex, entering agreements with the Rusk County Recreation and local baseball and softball associations for field use, and approving a work order change for the East Side Sewer Main project. The council will also enter executive session to discuss litigation, real property, and the city manager's employment agreement, then reconvene to take any necessary action.

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

The Henderson City Council unanimously accepted the 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 the East Side Sewer Main phase 2 project from Martin Luther King Drive to HWY 79, with costs not exceeding 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 salary to $152,196.75 annually.

• 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 extending to HWY 79, not exceeding $229,008.29 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to accept $1 million offer for Jack Gray Estate, 121.720 acres (unanimous)
• Increased City Manager salary to $152,196.75 annually (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on creating a reinvestment zone for Henderson Industrial Park, plus amend ordinances for the Landmark Preservation Committee and historical district criteria. It will also consider agreements with youth baseball and softball associations, a municipal court of record, and a sewer main work order change. Several items are tabled, and the council will enter executive session for legal, property, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and Ordinance 2021-05-01 for reinvestment zone at Henderson Industrial Park
• Ordinance 2021-05-02 amending Henderson Landmark Preservation Committee establishment
• Ordinance 2021-05-03 amending historical district criteria
• Agreements with Henderson Boys Baseball and Girls Softball Associations for Sports Complex fields (tabled)
• Work order change for phase 2 of East Side Sewer Main project

The Henderson City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance 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 and appointed members to the committee. Several other items were approved, including a municipal court of record, a zoning text amendment, a ClearGov software agreement, and an RFP for a comprehensive plan. Two agenda items regarding sports field agreements were struck, and 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 and appointed members 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 ClearGov software agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for Comprehensive Plan administration services (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold a workshop on the Landmark Preservation Committee ordinance and guidelines, then a regular meeting. They will consider adopting a municipal court of record, renewing a juvenile curfew ordinance, and issuing RFPs/RFQs for American Rescue Plan Act services. Several routine items, including minutes, financials, and field-use agreements, are on the consent agenda.

• Workshop on Landmark Preservation Committee ordinance, guidelines, and sign/facade application
• Ordinance creating City of Henderson Municipal Court of Record
• Public hearing and renewal of Juvenile Curfew Ordinance 2021-04-01
• Authorization to issue RFPs/RFQs for American Rescue Plan Act services
• Agreements with Henderson Boys Baseball and Girls Softball Associations for Sports Complex field use

The Henderson City Council approved the first reading of ordinance 2021-04-02, changing the City's Municipal Court to a Court of Record, which will allow code enforcement officers to build cases on dilapidated structures. The council also unanimously approved a text amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow self-storage warehouses in the General Industrial (I2) zone, readopted the juvenile curfew ordinance, and authorized the City Manager to issue RFPs/RFQs for American Rescue Plan Act services. Several items were tabled, including agreements with the 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)
• Approved text amendment to zoning ordinance allowing self-storage warehouses in I2 zone (unanimous)
• Readopted curfew ordinance 2021-04-01 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to issue RFP/RFQ for American Rescue Plan Act services if necessary (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 baseball and softball association field agreements (unanimous)
• Tabled Landmark Preservation Committee appointments; approved interview committee (unanimous)

City Council

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

• Discussion and possible action 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, revenue replacement, and infrastructure. No formal action was taken, but they agreed to form a project committee and consider authorizing RFPs and RFQs at a future meeting.

• Discussed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and its eligible uses.
• Agreed to form a joint project committee to prioritize projects.
• Planned to consider authorizing RFPs and RFQs for administrative services.
• Adjourned the joint workshop at 9:30 a.m.

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 23, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. They will consider a donation of 3.793 acres for green space, an agreement with Conterra Ultra Broadband for fiber internet service, and a request to subdivide property on East Main Street. The council will also hear presentations on the annual audit and historical landmark preservation, and may enter executive session to discuss litigation and real property.

• Donation of 3.793 acres at Standish and Ragley Streets for green space, park, bird sanctuary
• Agreement with Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC for fiber internet service
• Subdivision request for unimproved property in the 1400 block of East Main Street
• Appointments to the Henderson Landmark Preservation Committee
• Executive session on real property at W. Fordall, W. Main, Frisco, 113 E. Main, Katherine Streets, and Henderson Sports Complex

The Henderson City Council approved an agreement with Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC for fiber-driven internet service at $60,000 annually, up from the current $30,000. The council also approved a minor plat subdividing an unimproved lot in the 1400 block of East Main Street, and voted to table appointments to the Landmark Preservation Committee. The consent agenda, including minutes, HEDCO financials, and proclamations, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, HEDCO financials, and proclamations.
• Approved Conterra Ultra Broadband agreement for fiber internet service at $60,000 annually.
• Approved minor plat subdividing unimproved property in the 1400 block of East Main Street.
• Tabled appointments to the Henderson Landmark Preservation Committee.
• Directed staff to study and update the Historic District Facade/Sign guidelines.
• Dropped donation of 3.793 acres for green space from the agenda.
• No action taken from executive session.

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold a regular meeting on Feb. 23, 2021, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes consent items, regular session business, departmental reports, and an executive session. Key actions include a budget amendment, a police grant, and a proposed denial of a SWEPCO rate increase.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-01-01 to change council meetings from 6 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 Interoperable Communications Repeater grant
• Resolution 2021-02-03 to deny a proposed SWEPCO rate increase
• Executive session on litigation and real property on W. Fordall, W. Main, Katherine Streets and Henderson Sports Complex

The Henderson City Council approved creating a floating full-time firefighter position to reduce overtime expenses, which totaled $45,800 last year and $42,000 so far this year. The council also approved a budget amendment, a grant for a communications repeater, and denied a SWEPCO rate increase. A proposal to change meeting times 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.
• Dropped the ordinance to change council meeting time from 6:00 P.M. to 10 A.M.
• Approved Resolution #2021-02-01 for budget amendment #1.
• Approved Resolution 2021-02-02 for a grant to purchase an Interoperable Communications Repeater.
• Denied Resolution 2021-02-03 on a proposed SWEPCO rate increase.

City Council

The Henderson City Council is holding an emergency meeting on February 23, 2021, immediately after the regular rescheduled meeting. The sole business item is to consider and possibly take action on a Winter Disaster Declaration. Public participation is limited due to COVID-19, with a phone-in option provided.

• Consider and possible action upon a Winter Disaster Declaration
• Emergency meeting held immediately following the regular rescheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting at City Hall, 400 W. Main Street
• Public can join by phone: 903-392-0442, meeting ID 820 3599 8686
• Council may adjourn into executive session for items listed

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. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved Winter Weather Declaration (unanimous)

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes consent items such as approving minutes, HEDCO financials, and tax abatement compliance statements, as well as regular session items like amending the HEDCO interlocal agreement, creating a floating full-time firefighter position, and a second reading of an ordinance to change meeting times to 10 a.m. The council will also consider resolutions for a budget amendment and a police grant, and may 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 10:00 a.m.
• Resolution #2021-02-01: Amendment #1 to the 2020-2021 budget
• Resolution 2021-02-02: Grant for Police Department Interoperable Communications Repeater
• Creating a floating full-time Fire Fighter position
• Amendment to HEDCO interlocal agreement regarding employee matters

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 16, 2021, at City Hall. The council will consider several action items, including a budget amendment, creating a new firefighter position, and changing the time of future council meetings. The agenda also includes consent items, departmental reports, and an executive session to discuss litigation and real property.

• Consideration of Resolution #2021-02-01, an amendment to the 2020-2021 budget
• Consideration of creating a floating full-time Fire Fighter position
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-01-01 to change regular council meetings from 6:00 P.M. to 10 A.M.
• Consideration of Resolution #2021-02-02 for a Police Department grant for an Interoperable Communications Repeater
• Executive session to discuss litigation and real property on W. Fordall, W. Main, Katherine Streets and Henderson Sports Complex

City Council

The Henderson City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several action items. Key decisions include closing out phase 1 of the Eastside Sewer Main project, changing regular council meetings from 6:00 P.M. to 10 A.M., and entering a lease-purchase agreement for a street sweeper. The council will also consider second readings of ordinances on wrecker service and a zoning map change, plus appoint a new Planning and Zoning Board member. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and real property.

• Close out phase 1 of Eastside Sewer Main project
• Ordinance 2021-01-01 to change council meeting time to 10 A.M.
• Second reading of Ordinance 2020-12-50 amending wrecker service ordinance
• Second reading of Ordinance 2020-12-51 to rezone 6 lots from UC to R2
• Lease/purchase agreement with NCL Government Capital for street sweeper

The Henderson City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance changing regular council meetings from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m., with a 3-2 vote. They also approved the second reading of a wrecker service ordinance and a zoning change for six lots, among other items. The council closed out Phase 1 of the Eastside Sewer Main project and approved a lease-purchase for a street sweeper.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, HEDCO financials, and Mardi Gras street closures (unanimous)
• Approved Phase 1 Eastside Sewer Main closeout, final payment, and one-year warranty (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)