YDHLGE Logo
YDHLGEYou Don't Hate Local Government Enough
Search RecordsFreedom Index
SubscribeLoading...
Back to Public Records Search
CITY • Rusk County, TX

City of Henderson

B
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 79.5/100
Statewide Rank: #337 in Texas • Tier Rank: #335 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
82/100
Regulatory Restraint
77/100
Debt Burden
58/100
Population / Scale
13,502
Property Tax Rate
$0.3315
per $100 valuation
Operating Budget
N/A
Outstanding Debt
$13.7M

Elected & Governing Officials (6)

GJ
Gina Juarez
Councilmember, Place 5
GJ
Greg Jackson
Councilmember, Place 3
HP
Henry Pace
Mayor
mayor@hendersontx.us
LS
Lee Scoggins
Councilmember, Place 4
MS
Michael Searcy
Councilmember, Place 2
SS
Stephen Strong
Councilmember, Place 1

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)

FY 2026 ADOPTEDCity of Henderson FY 2026 Adopted Budget
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2026 municipal budget for City of Henderson totaling $7.42M. Allocates $2.51M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.87M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.89M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4900 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,650.

Total Appropriation
$7.4M
General Fund
$4.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$1,650
Public Safety: $2.5M (34%)
Public Works: $0.9M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5418 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTEDCity of Henderson FY 2025 Adopted Budget
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2025 municipal budget for City of Henderson totaling $7.04M. Allocates $2.38M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.82M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.84M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4900 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,564.

Total Appropriation
$7.0M
General Fund
$4.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,564
Public Safety: $2.4M (34%)
Public Works: $0.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3315 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTEDCity of Henderson FY 2024 Adopted Budget
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2024 municipal budget for City of Henderson totaling $6.70M. Allocates $2.26M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.78M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.80M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4800 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,488.

Total Appropriation
$6.7M
General Fund
$4.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,488
Public Safety: $2.3M (34%)
Public Works: $0.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5418 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTEDCity of Henderson FY 2023 Adopted Budget
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2023 municipal budget for City of Henderson totaling $6.20M. Allocates $2.10M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.73M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.74M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4700 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,378.

Total Appropriation
$6.2M
General Fund
$4.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$1,378
Public Safety: $2.1M (34%)
Public Works: $0.7M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5417 / $100
FY 2022 ADOPTEDCity of Henderson FY 2022 Adopted Budget
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2022 municipal budget for City of Henderson totaling $5.78M. Allocates $1.95M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.68M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.69M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4700 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,284.

Total Appropriation
$5.8M
General Fund
$3.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$17.3M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$1,284
Public Safety: $2.0M (34%)
Public Works: $0.7M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5418 / $100

Active Code of Ordinances (0)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (50)

2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - September 17, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2026-578: Proclamation for National Night OutProclamation for Cancer Awareness MonthProclamation for Fire Prevention WeekProclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness MonthItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-579: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the August 18, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-581: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the September 8, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-582: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the September 11, 2026, Council meeting. (Jimerson)2026-583: Consideration and possible action upon the annual Turkey Trot 5k and Kids Dash for Saturday, November 28, 2026.Item-11: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-584: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-02 adopting the revised proposed budget for 2026-2027 pursuant to local government code section 102.007 (a) and take a record vote.(Abercrombie/Kimbrell)2026-612: Consideration and possible action to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the 2026–2027 revised proposed budget pursuit to local government code 102.007 (C).2026-585: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-03 establishing a revised 2026 tax rate of sixty-nine, one hundred cents 0.690000 per $100.00 taxable value, which exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the v2026-586: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of ordinance 2026-08-02 amending ordinance 04-04-31 adding Backflow prevention reporting for the City of Henderson. (Hortman)2026-587: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 and 9. (Jimerson/ Breitenberg)2026-588: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of June 2026.(Gardella)2026-589: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO July 2026 financials. (Gardella)2026-590: Consideration and possible action on the Performance Agreement between HEDCO & William Grant Tank & Vessel. (Gardella)2026-591: Consideration and possible action on the Performance Agreement between HEDCO and Pepper Marine. (Gardella)2026-592: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat called the Gregory-Gray Subdivision. The City of Henderson will sell 114 acres of the subdivision to Henderson Economic Development Corporation and retain 7 acres adjacent to Lake Forest Park Lake. (Aber2026-593: Consideration and possible action upon a policy following the requirements of 200 CFR 200, specifically Subpart D 200.317–200.327, for the purchase of goods and services using federal funds and that this Uniform Guidance adhere to the procurement of grant2026-594: Consideration and possible action upon a plat subdividing one lot into two known as the Jenkins Subdivision. (Holland/Breitenburg)2026-595: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for an application submitted by the Henderson Economic Development Corporation. They are requesting the establishment of a Planned Development (PD) District fo2026-596: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation by the Interview Committee for the reappointments for two-year terms, Place 1 – Adam Duey, Place 2 – Micah Howard, Place 3 – Courtney Smith and a new appointment for a one-year term, Place 6 — Gabrie2026-597: Consideration and possible action upon the 2026-2027 Holiday Schedule. (Jimerson)2026-598: Consideration and possible action approving Resolution 2026-09-01 naming an official Newspaper for the City of Henderson. (Jimerson)2026-599: Consideration and possible action on the TML Risk Pool Ballot Places 1 through 4 for a six-year term. (Abercrombie)2026-600: Consideration and possible action upon the reappointments and a new appointment to the Board of Adjustments. (Breitenberg)2026-601: Consideration and possible action upon accepting the Certification of Unopposed Candidates by Ordinance No. 2026-09-04 of November 3, 2026, declaring the unopposed candidates elected to office. (Jimerson)Item-31: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-557: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-558: City Manager2026-602: Fire Department2026-603: Police Department2026-604: Animal Center2026-605: Community Development2026-563: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-564: Public Utilities2026-606: Finance Department2026-566: City Secretary2026-567: Communications and Marketing2026-607: HEDCO2026-569: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-608: Civic Center2026-571: Main Street/Tourism2026-572: Municipal CourtItem-48: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-573: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-574: Planning and Zoning Minutes2026-575: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-576: Preservation Minutes2026-609: HEDCO MinutesItem-54: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-610: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code chapter 551, section 072 Real Propoerty. (Mayor)Item-56: REGULAR SESSION:2026-611: Reconvene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session. (Mayor)Item-58: ADJOURNMENT2026-577: Adjourn
2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - September 15, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-58: ADJOURNMENT2026-503: AdjournItem-56: REGULAR SESSION:Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2026-512: Proclamation for National Night OutProclamation for Cancer Awareness MonthProclamation for Fire Prevention WeekProclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness MonthItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-422: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the August 18, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-444: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the September 1, 2026, Council meeting. (Jimerson)2026-552: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the September 8, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-511: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the September 11, 2026, Council meeting. (Jimerson)2026-513: Consideration and possible action upon the annual Turkey Trot 5k and Kids Dash for Saturday, November 28, 2026.Item-12: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-477: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-02 on the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.(Abercrombie/Kimbrell)2026-476: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-03 for a revised 2026 tax rate that exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the voter approved tax rate of sixty-nine, one hundred cents 69 per $100.00 valuatio2026-478: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of ordinance 2026-08-02 amending ordinance 04-04-31 adding Backflow prevention reporting for the City of Henderson. (Hortman)2026-479: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 and 9. (Jimerson/ Breitenberg)2026-514: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of June 2026.(Gardella)2026-515: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO July 2026 financials. (Gardella)2026-516: Consideration and possible action on the Performance Agreement between HEDCO & William Grant Tank & Vessel. (Gardella)2026-517: Consideration and possible action on the Performance Agreement between HEDCO and Pepper Marine. (Gardella)2026-542: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat called the Gregory-Gray Subdivision. The City of Henderson will sell 114 acres of the subdivision to Henderson Economic Development Corporation and retain 7 acres adjacent to Lake Forest Park Lake. (Aber2026-544: Consideration and possible action upon a policy following the requirements of 200 CFR 200, specifically Subpart D 200.317–200.327, for the purchase of goods and services using federal funds and that this Uniform Guidance adhere to the procurement of grant2026-545: Consideration and possible action upon a plat subdividing one lot into two known as the Jenkins Subdivision. (Holland/Breitenburg)2026-555: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for an application submitted by the Henderson Economic Development Corporation. They are requesting the establishment of a Planned Development (PD) District fo2026-554: Reconvene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session. (Mayor)2026-546: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation by the Interview Committee for the reappointments for two-year terms, Place 1 – Adam Duey, Place 2 – Micah Howard, Place 3 – Courtney Smith and a new appointment for a one-year term, Place 6 — Gabrie2026-547: Consideration and possible action upon the 2026-2027 Holiday Schedule. (Jimerson)2026-548: Consideration and possible action approving Resolution 2026-09-01 naming an official Newspaper for the City of Henderson. (Jimerson)2026-549: Consideration and possible action on the TML Risk Pool Ballot Places 1 through 4 for a six-year term. (Abercrombie)2026-550: Consideration and possible action upon the reappointments and a new appointment to the Board of Adjustments. (Breitenberg)2026-551: Consideration and possible action upon accepting the Certification of Unopposed Candidates by Ordinance No. 2026-09-04 of November 3, 2026, declaring the unopposed candidates elected to office. (Jimerson)Item-31: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-483: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-484: City Manager2026-485: Fire Department2026-486: Police Department2026-487: Animal Center2026-488: Community Development2026-489: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-490: Public Utilities2026-491: Finance Department2026-492: City Secretary2026-493: Communications and Marketing2026-494: HEDCO2026-495: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-496: Civic Center2026-497: Main Street/Tourism2026-498: Municipal CourtItem-48: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-499: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-500: Planning and Zoning Minutes2026-501: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-502: Preservation Minutes2026-518: HEDCO MinutesItem-54: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-553: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code chapter 551, section 072 Real Propoerty. (Mayor)
2026-09-11 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - September 11, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-507: Open a public hearing on a revised proposed 2026-2027 budget. (Mayor)2026-508: Consideration and possible action upon closing this public hearing. (Mayor)2026-509: Consideration upon the first reading of ordinance 2026-09-02 on the 2026-2027 proposed budget. (Abercrombie)2026-504: Open a public hearing on a revised proposed 2026 tax rate. (Mayor)2026-505: Consideration and possible action upon closing this public hearing.2026-506: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-09-03 for a revised 2026 tax rate that exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the voter approved tax rate of sixty-nine, one hundred cents 69 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment Item-10: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-11: REGULAR SESSION:Item-12: ADJOURNMENT2026-465: Adjourn
2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - August 27, 2026

2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - August 18, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
2026-369: AdjournItem-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2026-348: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the July 7, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-400: Consideration and possible action upon the minutes of the Special Called Council Meeting of July 28, 2026. (Jimerson)2026-326: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the July 28, 2026, Budget Workshop. (Jimerson)2026-375: Consideration and possible action upon the minutes of the August 4, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-417: Consideration and possible action upon a street closure request at E. Minden and E. Elk for the 2nd annual Vintage Market Day on Saturday, September 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Item-11: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-409: Consideration and possible action upon amendment #1 to the Hazard Mitigation Grant project # DR4485-0179. (Holland/Brown)2026-410: Consideration and possible action upon amendment #2 to the Hazard Mitigation Grant project # DR4485-0179. (Holland/Brown)2026-407: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Water and Wastewater Rate Study Task Force. (Abercrombie/Hortman)2026-373: Consideration and possible action upon the first reading of ordinance 2026-08-02 amending ordinance 04-04-31 adding Backflow prevention reporting for the City of Henderson. (Hortman)2026-372: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of an alarm ordinance 2026-07-01 for the Henderson Police Department. (Taylor)2026-405: Open a public hearing on a proposed 2026-2027 budget. (Mayor)2026-404: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2026-403: Open the first public hearing on the proposed tax rate to exceed the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the voter approved tax rate .620000 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value. (Mayor)2026-406: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2026-408: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation of the bid opening for Banking Services.(Jimerson/Kimbrell)2026-402: Consideration and possible action upon a contract with the Rusk County Elections Administrator to run the November 3, 2026, Municipal Election for Mayor, Council Districts , two, three and proposition one for a Charter amendment. (Jimerson)2026-401: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 and 9. (Jimerson/ Breitenberg)2026-185: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-08-02 updating the Master Fee Schedule for Open Records, Parks, Fire, Police, and Water Department. (Gray/Ybarra/Taylor/David)2026-371: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of a Substandard and Dangerous Structure procedure Ordinance 2026-06-02. (Breitenberg/McElfresh)2026-411: Consideration and possible action upon a replat subdividing Lot 5 Block 152 located at 709 N. Mill Street for Chancey Banks to build two residential homes. (Breitenberg)2026-412: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of June 2026.2026-413: Consider and take necessary action on Performance Agreement between HEDCO & Atwoods.2026-414: Consideration of possible action the Performance Agreement between HEDCO and Brasso.2026-419: Consideration and possible action on the HEDCO Scope of Work for 2026-2027.2026-418: Consideration and possible action up HEDCO 2026 BudgetItem-32: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-349: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-350: City Manager2026-351: Fire Department2026-352: Consideration and possible action on the second reading of Henderson Alarm Ordinance #2026-07-01.2026-353: Animal Center2026-354: Community Development2026-355: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-356: Public Utilities2026-357: Finance Department2026-358: City Secretary2026-359: Communications and Marketing2026-360: HEDCO2026-415: Review Sales Tax Revenue for June 20262026-361: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-362: Civic Center2026-363: Main Street/Tourism2026-364: Municipal CourtItem-50: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-365: Board of Adjustments Minutes of July 14 20262026-366: Planning and Zoning Minutes there was no July meeting.2026-367: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-368: Preservation Minutes2026-416: HEDCO MinutesItem-56: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-420: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code chapter 551, section 087. (Mayor)Item-58: REGULAR SESSION:2026-421: Reconvene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session. (Mayor)Item-60: ADJOURNMENT
2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - August 04, 2026

2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - July 28, 2026

2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - July 07, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2026-255: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the May 19, 2026 Council Meeting.2026-322: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the June 16, 2026 Council Meeting.2026-370: Consideration and possible action upon a street closure for E. WIlson from 79 E. to 79 N. on July 14, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the Call Back to God Event.Item-9: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-325: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-07-01 by the City Council of the City of Henderson, Texas, authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation and providing for the effective date thereof. (Abercrombie2026-192: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of the International Building Codes Ordinance 2026-05-01. (Phalman/McElfresh)2026-277: Consideration upon the first reading of a Substandard and Dangerous Structure procedure Ordinance 2026-06-02. (Breitenberg/McElfresh)2026-184: Consideration upon the first reading of an alarm ordinance 2026-07-01 for the Henderson Police Department. (Taylor)2026-280: Consideration and possible action upon a contract with Envirotrax on the backflow prevention reporting for the City of Henderson. (Hortman)2026-319: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of May 2026.Item-16: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-256: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-257: City Manager2026-258: Fire Department2026-259: Police Department2026-260: Animal Center2026-261: Community Development2026-262: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-263: Public Utilities2026-264: Finance Department2026-265: City Secretary2026-266: Communications and Marketing2026-267: HEDCO2026-320: Sales Tax Revenue for May 20262026-268: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-269: Civic Center2026-270: Main Street/Tourism2026-271: Municipal CourtItem-34: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-272: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-273: Planning and Zoning Minutes2026-274: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-275: Preservation Minutes2026-283: HEDCO Minutes2026-321: To review HEDCO MinutesItem-41: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-323: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code Chapter 551, section 087. (Mayor)Item-43: REGULAR SESSION:2026-324: Reconvene into regular session and take necessary action as  a result of the closed session. (Mayor)Item-45: ADJOURNMENT2026-276: Adjourn
2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - June 16, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2026-231: Consideration of possible action upon the May 19, 2026 Council meeting minutes. (Jimerson)2026-253: Consideration and possible action upon the Freedom Festival Street closures. (Taylor/Ybarra)Item-8: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-227: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 that Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and its successors and assigns ("Company"), is granted non-exclusive right, franchise and authority, for a 30-year term. (J2026-278: Consideration and possible action upon moving the regular scheduled council meeting from Tuesday, July 21st to Tuesday, July the 7th, 2026. (Jimerson)2026-254: Consideration and possible action upon setting a budget workshop for July 28, 2026 located in the Community Center at Fairpark to start at 3 p.m. (Jimerson)2026-192: Consideration upon the first reading of the International Building Codes Ordinance 2026-05-01. (Phalman/McElfresh)2026-279: Consideration and possible action upon a contract for the Henderson Fire Department to be compensated for expenses for responding to emergencies outside the city limits. (Ybarra)2026-284: Consideration and possible action authorizing the Administration Department to begin the Bank depository bid process. (Kimbrell)2026-285: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of April 2026. (Gardella)2026-286: Consideration and possible action upon the Performance Agreement between HEDCO & Atwoods Distributing, LP. (Gardella)2026-289: Consideration and possible action accepting ownership, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure completed at the Innovation Park from HEDCO to the City of Henderson, Tx. (Gardella)2026-290: Consideration and possible action accepting ownership, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure completed at Preston Road from HEDCO to the City of Henderson, Tx. (Gardella)2026-291: Consideration and possible action accepting ownership, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure completed at Taylor Dr (Case-hill Group) from the HEDCO to the City of Henderson, Tx. (Gardella)2026-292: Consideration and possible action accepting ownership, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure completed on Brady Subdivision from the HEDCO to the City of Henderson, Tx. (Gardella)Item-21: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-232: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-233: City Manager2026-234: Fire Department2026-235: Police Department2026-236: Animal Center2026-237: Community Development2026-238: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-239: Public Utilities2026-240: Finance Department2026-241: City Secretary2026-242: Communications and Marketing2026-243: HEDCO2026-287: Sales tax revenue for April 2026.2026-244: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-245: Civic Center2026-246: Main Street/Tourism2026-247: Municipal CourtItem-39: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-248: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-249: Planning and Zoning Minutes2026-250: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-251: Preservation Minutes2026-288: HEDCO MinutesItem-45: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-293: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code chapter 551, section 087. (Mayor)Item-47: REGULAR SESSION:2026-294: Reconvene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session. (Mayor)Item-49: ADJOURNMENT2026-252: Adjourn
2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - May 19, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2026-193: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. (Jimerson)2026-223: Consideration and possible action upon closing streets for the Juneteenth Parade.2026-230: Consideration and possible action upon the Auditors Engagement Letter for the 2025-2026 budget. (Kimbrell)Item-9: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-227: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 that Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and its successors and assigns ("Company"), is granted non-exclusive right, franchise and authority, for a 30-year term. (Jimerson/Abercrombie)2026-187: Consideration and possible action upon the reappointment of the Main Street Board members for a two-year term: Ben Patterson, Lisa McConnell and Kelly Bumgardener. New appointment with a two-year term, the interview committee recommends Donavan Dickeson a2026-219: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of March 2026. (Gardella)2026-225: Consideration and possible action upon the new Performance Agreement between HEDCO & BRASSO Development, LLC. (Gardella)2026-226: Consideration and Possible action upon approving the recommendation of the Selection Review Committee to award by Resolution 2022-05-01 for administrative services in conjunction with the submittal of an application for funding through the 2026 Downtown RItem-15: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-194: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-195: City Manager2026-196: Fire Department2026-197: Police Department2026-198: Animal Center2026-199: Community Development2026-200: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-201: Public Utilities2026-202: Finance Department2026-203: City Secretary2026-204: Communications and Marketing2026-205: HEDCO2026-221: Sales tax revenue for March 20262026-206: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-207: Civic Center2026-208: Main Street/Tourism2026-209: Municipal CourtItem-33: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-210: Board of Adjustments: There were no applications to consider. The April meeting was canceled.2026-211: Planning and Zoning Minutes;There were no applications to consider. The April meeting was canceled.2026-213: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-214: Preservation Minutes2026-222: HEDCO MinutesItem-39: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-228: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code chapter 551, section 087.Item-41: REGULAR SESSION:2026-229: Convene in regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session. (Mayor)Item-43: ADJOURNMENT2026-215: Adjourn
2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - April 21, 2026

2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - April 07, 2026

2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - March 24, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2026-107: Annual Audit Presentation by Gollob Morgan Peddy, PC.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-50: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of February 17, 2026.Item-8: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-73: Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2026-03-01 electing to participate in tax abatement agreements, and establishing guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement for economic development prospects in the City of Henderson. (Jimerson)2026-74: Consideration and possible action entering into a tax abatement agreement with Velvin Production Company Inc. (Jimerson)2026-75: Consideration and possible action upon renewing Ordinance 2021-05-01 extending the renewal for five years for the Industrial Park Reinvestment Zone. (Jimerson)2026-106: Consideration and possible action on the re-appointment of James Holmes as the Municipal Court of Record Judge for a four (4) year term expiring April 2030 for the City of Henderson. (Jimerson)2026-108: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-03-03 adopting a Cybersecurity Policy. (Jimerson)2026-76: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-03-02 denying a rate increase from CenterPoint Energy for forty–five days. (Jimerson)2026-77: Consideration and possible action upon updating authorized signatories on all City of Henderson accounts with all Financial Institutions by removing John Fullen, Rusty Chote, and Karen Arnall as authorized signers and adding Henry Pace as an authorized si2026-81: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application to replat Block 325 of the David Beard Subdivision to meet the needs of existing development at 420 and 430 US Highway 79 (Breitenberg)2026-78: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of January 2026. (Gardella)2026-105: Consider and take necessary action on Interlocal Agreement between HEDCO & Rusk County for Jet A Fuel at the Rusk County Airport. (Gardella)2026-109: Consideration and possible action on Performance Agreement for Old School Services. (Gardella)Item-20: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-51: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-52: City Manager2026-53: Fire Department2026-54: Police Department2026-55: Animal Center2026-56: Community Development2026-57: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-58: Public Utilities2026-59: Finance Department2026-60: City Secretary2026-61: Communications and Marketing2026-62: HEDCO2026-79: Sales Tax Revenue for January 2026.2026-63: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-64: Civic Center2026-65: Main Street/Tourism2026-66: Municipal CourtItem-38: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-67: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-68: Planning and Zoning Minutes March meeting cancelled.2026-69: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes-No meeting2026-70: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-71: Preservation Minutes2026-80: HEDCO meeting minutes for February 2026.Item-45: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-110: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code Chapter 551, section 087. (Mayor)Item-47: REGULAR SESSION:2026-111: Convene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session.Item-49: ADJOURNMENT2026-72: Adjourn
2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - February 17, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-46: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, section 087.Item-7: REGULAR SESSION:2026-47: Convene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session.2026-48: Consideration and possible action upon a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement for Velvin Productions located in the reinvestment zone known as the Henderson Industrial Park.2026-49: Consideration and possible action upon an amendment to the UT EMS renewal contract with the City of Henderson.Item-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-12: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the January 20, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-8: Consideration and possible action upon a request for street closures downtown on Saturday, March 14, 2026 (Duke)2026-36: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financial's for the month of December 2025. (Gardella)2026-43: Consideration and possible action upon the annual Statement of Compliance for West Fraser Wood Products located at 600, 700 and 800 Blocks of Industrial Drive. (Jimerson)Item-16: REGULAR COUNCIL BUSINESS2026-37: Consideration and possible action upon the Amended Performance Agreement for First Methodist Church Preschool. (Gardella)2026-38: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO 2026 By-Law Amendments. (Gardella)2026-42: Consideration and possible action to approve the waiver and release for Brasso Development & Construction, LLC. (Gardella)2026-44: Consideration and possible action on approval of the City of Henderson becoming a member of Sourcewell. (Hortman)2026-45: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application to combine two lots at 418 Broadway St for purposes of development (Breitenberg)2026-7: Consideration and possible action upon the Main Street Advisory Board By-Law Amendments. (Duke)Item-23: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-13: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-14: City Manager2026-15: Fire Department2026-16: Police Department2026-35: PD Racial Profile Report2026-17: Animal Center2026-18: Community Development2026-19: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-20: Public Utilities2026-21: Finance Department2026-22: City Secretary2026-23: Communications and Marketing2026-24: HEDCO2026-39: Sales Tax Revenue for December 2025.2026-25: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-26: Civic Center2026-27: Main Street/Tourism2026-28: Municipal CourtItem-42: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-29: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-30: Planning and Zoning Minutes2026-31: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2026-32: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-33: Preservation Minutes2026-41: HEDCO meeting minutes for January 2026.Item-49: ADJOURNMENT2026-34: Adjourn
2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - January 20, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-837: The team from UT would like to present to the council a look back at 2025 and share the latest clinical updates from our EMS Medical Director with the council.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2025-808: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the October 28, 2025, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2025-840: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the November 18, 2025, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2025-839: Consideration and possible action upon street closure for the Mardi Gras event.2026-1: Consideration of possible action upon the HEDCO financial's for the month(s) of October, 2025 & November 2025. (Gardella)Item-11: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-842: Consideration and possible action upon the final payment of $126,890.30 on the extension of the East Side Sewer Main Replacement Project. (Neal/Hortman)2026-9: Consideration and possible action upon authorizing Stokes & Associates to file a Project Information Form (PIF) to the Texas Water Development Boards Clean Water State Revolving Fund for potential funding of the Lake Striker Water Infrastructure Improveme2025-835: Consideration and possible action upon authorizing the Mayor to create and appoint a rate study task force for water. (Hortman)2025-838: Consideration and possible action upon authorizing the Finance Director, Stephanie Kimbrell, as an authorized signer on all the City of Henderson accounts with all Financial Institutions. (Abercrombie)2025-831: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation for a vacancy on the Main Street Board. (Jimerson)2025-832: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation for a vacancy and a reappointment on the Planning and Zoning Board. (Jimerson)2025-833: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation to replace a member on the Board of Adjustments with an alternate. (Jimerson)2025-836: Consideration and possible action upon the appointment of a Charter Review Committee. (Jimerson)2026-2: Consideration and possible action upon performance agreement between HEDCO & Velvin Production Company. (Gardella)2026-6: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO 2026 By-Law Amendments. (Gardella)2026-7: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application received by Norman and Gretchen Walton to combine three lots located at the intersection of Peach St and US 79 for development purposes (Breitenberg)2026-8: Consideration and possible action on a minor plat application received by Sam Arellano to divide a parcel of land located at 301 Yandle Dr into three lots for development purposes (Breitenberg)Item-24: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-809: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-810: City Manager2025-811: Fire Department2025-812: Police Department2025-813: Animal Center2025-814: Community Development2025-815: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-816: Public Utilities2025-817: Finance Department2025-818: City Secretary2025-819: Communications and Marketing2025-820: HEDCO2026-3: Sales Tax Revenue for October 2025 & November 2025.2025-821: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-822: Civic Center2025-823: Main Street/Tourism2025-824: Municipal CourtItem-42: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-825: Board of Adjustments Minutes2025-826: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-827: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-828: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-829: Preservation Minutes2026-4: HEDCO Meeting Minutes for November & December 2025.Item-49: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-10: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon’s Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551, section 087.Item-51: REGULAR SESSION:2026-11: Convene into regular session and necessary action as a result of the closed session.Item-53: ADJOURNMENT2025-830: Adjourn
2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - December 16, 2025

2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - December 16, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2026-82: Consideration of possible actionItem-7: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSIONItem-8: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-83: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-84: City Manager2026-85: Fire Department2026-86: Police Department2026-87: Animal Center2026-88: Community Development2026-89: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-90: Public Utilities2026-91: Finance Department2026-92: City Secretary2026-93: Communications and Marketing2026-94: HEDCO2026-95: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-96: Civic Center2026-97: Main Street/Tourism2026-98: Municipal CourtItem-25: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-99: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-100: Planning and Zoning Minutes2026-101: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2026-102: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-103: Preservation MinutesItem-31: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-32: REGULAR SESSION:Item-33: ADJOURNMENT2026-104: Adjourn
2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - November 18, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-774: Issue an oath of office to persons duly elected to the following offices by no opposing candidate or application submitted: Council District One, Council Member District Four and Council Member District Five. (Jimerson)2025-775: Presentation to outgoing Council Member.2025-776: Appointment of Mayor pro tem.2025-784: Proclamation for National Diabetes Awareness Month, Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors from Rusk County 4-HItem-9: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2025-782: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551.071.Item-11: REGULAR SESSION:2025-783: Convene into regular session and take action necessary as a result of the closed session.Item-13: CONSENT AGENDA2025-737: Consideration of possible action upon the HEDCO financial's for the month of September 2025. (Gardella)2025-777: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade December 4, 2025 (Ybarra/Taylor) at 6 p.m2025-781: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for A Merry Christmas on Main event on December 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. (Taylor/Yabarra)2025-778: Consideration and possible action upon a contract with MPA Fireworks for the Independence Day Fireworks display to be held July 4, 2026 (Ybarra)Item-18: REGULAR COUNCIL BUSINESS2025-780: Consoderation and possible action upon Resolution 2025-11-01 to deny SWEPCO's rate increase request. (Abercrombie)2025-779: Consideration and possible action upon the disbursement of 346 votes for the City of Henderson on the Rusk County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term. (Jimerson)2025-762: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation for seven members on the Historic Landmark Preservation Committee. (Jimerson)2025-761: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation for a vacancy on the Main Street Board. (Jimerson)2025-754: Board of Adjustments draft Minutes of October 14, 20252025-764: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation on the reappointments of two members on the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Jimerson)2025-765: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation on the reappointments of two members on the Board of Adjustments. (Jimerson)2025-773: Consideration and possible action upon canceling the December 16th, 2025 Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2025-760: Consideration and possible action upon a performance agreement between HEDCO and Henderson Boys Baseball Association. (Gardella)2025-763: Consideration and possible action upon a performance agreement between HEDCO and Bane Investment Holdings. (Gardella)2025-766: Consideration and possible action upon a performance agreement between HEDCO and Sadler Powder Coating, LLC. (Gardella)2025-767: Consideration and possible action upon a performance agreement between HEDCO and Wiseman Ministries. (Gardella)2025-768: Consideration and possible action upon performance agreement between HEDCO and First Methodist Church. (Gardella)2025-769: Consideration and possible action upon a performance agreement between HEDCO and Henderson Civic Center, Inc. (Gardella)2025-770: Consideration and possible action upon a performance agreement between HEDCO and Brasso Development & Construction, LLC. (Gardella)2025-772: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Budget Amendments #2.Item-34: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-738: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-739: City Manager2025-740: Fire Department2025-741: Police Department2025-742: Animal Center2025-743: Community Development2025-744: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-745: Public Utilities2025-746: Finance Department2025-747: City Secretary2025-748: Communications and Marketing2025-749: HEDCO2025-750: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-751: Civic Center2025-752: Main Street/Tourism2025-753: Municipal CourtItem-51: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-755: Planning and Zoning Minutes there was no meeting in October.2025-756: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes there was no meeting in October.2025-757: Main Street Meeting Minutes will be ready for the next council meeting.2025-758: Preservation Minutes there was no meeting in October.2025-771: Henderson Economic Development Minutes of August, September, and October meetings.Item-58: ADJOURNMENT2025-759: Adjourn
2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - November 18, 2025

2025-10-28 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - October 28, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2025-676: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551, Section 087.Item-6: REGULAR SESSION:2025-675: Convene into regular session and take action necessary as a result of the closed session.2025-678: Consider and possible action to approve the Perfomance Agreement between Velvin Oil and Henderson Economic Development Corporation.2025-661: Tabled item; Consideration and Possible Action upon a recommendation from the interview committee on appointments of  vacancies on the HEDCO Board. (Abercrombie/Mayor)2025-679: Consideration and possible action upon awarding Lone Star Global of Henderson, the low bidder of the bid proposal submitted for the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant for a generator to be located at 300 W. Main Street. (Holland/Wick)2025-660: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-09-03 canceling the November 4th, 2025 Municipal Election, declaring the unopposed applicants as Council Members for Districts one, four and five. (Jimerson)2025-666: Consideration and possible action upon amending resolution 2023-05-02, changing the verbiage from shall to may, and change the resolution number to 2025-05-02A. (Jimerson)2025-665: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of an ordinance changing the zoning from commercial to residential on Hubbard Drive. (Breitenberg)2025-672: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application submitted by Wallace Woods combining lots 12 and 13 of BLK 420 Reedy Addition into one lot. (Breitenberg)2025-673: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application submitted by Ricky Gibson combining lot 1 BLK 362 and lot 6 BLK 636 into one lot. (Breitenberg)2025-674: Consideration and possible action upon resolution 2025-10-01 updating the Master fee Schedule. (Kimbrell)2025-680: Consideration and possible action upon approving Main Street to commence working with an architect to remodel Heritage Square. (Duke)2025-708: Consideration and possible action upon a contract with Jacob's Water Supply providing them emergency water if needed. (Hortman)Item-19: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-709: Update on the Historical Preservation Committee. (Jimerson)Item-21: CONSENT AGENDA2025-637: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of August 19, September 2, September 9, and September 25, 2025. (Jimerson)2025-667: Consideration and possible action to approve HEDCO financial's for the month of August 2025. (Gardella)2025-670: Consideration and possible action upon street closure for the Downtown Henderson Trick or Treat event. (Kimbrell)2025-677: Consideration and possible action upon adopting the annual Investment Policy for the City of Henderson. (Arnall)2025-706: Consideration and possible action upon the Hallelujah Fest street closure for part of Webster Street from 4 pm to 9 pm on October 31st, 2025.2025-710: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for the Syrup Festival. (Kimbrell)2025-711: Consideration and possible action for street closure for the annual Saftey Fun Night. (Ybarra)Item-29: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-638: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-639: City Manager2025-640: Fire Department2025-641: Police Department2025-642: Animal Center2025-643: Community Development2025-644: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-645: Public Utilities2025-646: Finance Department2025-647: City Secretary2025-648: Communications and Marketing2025-649: HEDCO2025-668: HEDCO August 2025 Sales Tax.2025-650: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-651: Civic Center2025-652: Main Street/Tourism2025-653: Municipal CourtItem-47: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-654: Board of Adjustments Minutes there was no meeting in September.2025-655: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-656: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-657: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-658: Preservation Minutes2025-669: HEDCO MinutesItem-54: ADJOURNMENT2025-659: Adjourn
2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - October 21, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-709: Update on the Historical Preservation Committee. (Jimerson)2025-736: Rotary Club ProclamationItem-7: CONSENT AGENDA2025-713: Consideration of possible action2025-637: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of August 19, September 2, September 9, and September 25, 2025. (Jimerson)2025-667: Consideration and possible action to approve HEDCO financial's for the month of August 2025. (Gardella)2025-670: Consideration and possible action upon street closure for the Downtown Henderson Trick or Treat event. (Kimbrell)2025-677: Consideration and possible action upon adopting the annual Investment Policy for the City of Henderson. (Arnall)2025-706: Consideration and possible action upon the Hallelujah Fest street closure for part of Webster Street from 4 pm to 9 pm on October 31st, 2025.2025-710: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for the Syrup Festival. (Kimbrell)2025-711: Consideration and possible action for street closure for the annual Saftey Fun Night. (Ybarra)Item-16: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-679: Consideration and possible action upon awarding Lone Star Global of Henderson, the low bidder of the bid proposal submitted for the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant for a generator to be located at 300 W. Main Street. (Holland/Wick)2025-660: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-09-03 canceling the November 4th, 2025 Municipal Election, declaring the unopposed applicants as Council Members for Districts one, four and five. (Jimerson)2025-666: Consideration and possible action upon amending resolution 2023-05-02, changing the verbiage from shall to may, and change the resolution number to 2025-05-02A. (Jimerson)2025-659: Adjourn2025-665: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of an ordinance changing the zoning from commercial to residential on Hubbard Drive. (Breitenberg)2025-672: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application submitted by Wallace Woods combining lots 12 and 13 of BLK 420 Reedy Addition into one lot. (Breitenberg)2025-673: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application submitted by Ricky Gibson combining lot 1 BLK 362 and lot 6 BLK 636 into one lot. (Breitenberg)2025-674: Consideration and possible action upon resolution 2025-10-01 updating the Master fee Schedule. (Kimbrell)2025-680: Consideration and possible action upon approving Main Street to commence working with an architect to remodel Heritage Square. (Duke)2025-708: Consideration and possible action upon a contract with Jacob's Water Supply providing them emergency water if needed. (Hortman)Item-26: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-714: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-715: City Manager2025-716: Fire Department2025-717: Police Department2025-718: Animal Center2025-719: Community Development2025-720: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-721: Public Utilities2025-722: Finance Department2025-723: City Secretary2025-724: Communications and Marketing2025-725: HEDCO2025-726: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-727: Civic Center2025-728: Main Street/Tourism2025-729: Municipal CourtItem-43: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-654: Board of Adjustments Minutes there was no meeting in September.2025-655: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-656: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-657: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-658: Preservation Minutes2025-669: HEDCO MinutesItem-50: ADJOURNMENT2025-735: Adjourn
2025-09-25 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - September 25, 2025

2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - September 09, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-590: Proclamation for National Night Out2025-591: Proclamation for Cancer Awareness Month2025-592: Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week2025-593: Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness MonthItem-9: CONSENT AGENDA2025-567: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the August 7, 2025, Council meeting. (Jimerson)2025-606: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the August 19, 2025, Council meeting. (Jimerson)2025-603: Consideration and possible action upon street closure for the Fall Fling Car Show.2025-604: Consideration and possible street closure for the 175th Anniversary Celebration for the First Baptist Church.Item-14: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-599: Consideration of possible action upon the tabled from the August 19th meeting HEDCO financials for the month of June 2025.2025-600: Consideration of possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of July 2025.2025-608: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Program of Work for fiscal year 2025-2026.2025-609: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026.2025-588: Preservation Minutes2025-611: HEDCO Budget Workshop Minutes2025-596: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-09-01 setting the proposed tax rate to be the No-New-Revenue tax rate of .529139 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value.2025-597: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-09-02 on the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.2025-605: Consideration and possible action approving Resolution 2025-09-01 naming the Henderson News as the official Newspaper for the City of Henderson. (Jimerson)2025-601: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-09-03 canceling the November 4th, 2025 Municipal Election, declaring the unopposed applicants as Council Members for Districts one, four and five. (Jimerson)2025-598: Consideration and possible action upon the 2025-2026 Holiday Schedule. (Jimerson)2025-602: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission changing the zoning on a parcel located in the100 block of Hubbard Drive and HWY 43. (Breitenberg)2025-610: Consideration and Possible Action appointing Place 4 reappointment of Noble Welch, Place 5 reappointment of Michael Marshall and Place 6 reappointment of Michael Bell to the HEDCO Board.Item-26: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-568: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-569: City Manager2025-570: Fire Department2025-571: Police Department2025-572: Animal Center2025-573: Community Development2025-574: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-575: Public Utilities2025-576: Finance Department2025-577: City Secretary2025-578: Communications and Marketing2025-579: HEDCO2025-580: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-581: Civic Center2025-582: Main Street/Tourism2025-583: Municipal CourtItem-43: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-584: Board of Adjustments Minutes2025-585: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-586: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-587: Main Street Meeting MinutesItem-50: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-51: REGULAR SESSION:Item-52: ADJOURNMENT2025-589: Adjourn
2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - September 02, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTS:Item-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-555: Consideration and possible action upon tabled item from the August 19th meeting; Resolution 2025-08-01 for Boards and Commissions transparency.2025-560: Consideration and possible action upon a tabled item from the August 19th meeting; HEDCO Program of Work for fiscal year 2025-2026.2025-561: Consideration and possible action upon a tabled item from the August 19th meeting; HEDCO Budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026.2025-556: Open a second public hearing on the proposed tax rate to be the No-New-Revenue tax rate of .529139 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2025-557: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2025-562: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-09-01 setting the proposed tax rate to be the No-New-Revenue tax rate of .529139 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value.2025-558: Open a second public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2025-559: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2025-563: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-09-02 on the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.2025-564: Consideration and possible action to cancel the September 16th Council Meeting. (Jimerson)Item-16: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2025-565: Executive Session to Consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551, Section 071.Item-18: REGULAR SESSION:2025-566: Convene in Regular Session and take action necessary as a result of the Closed Session.Item-20: ADJOURNMENT2025-531: Adjourn
2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - August 19, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-499: Update on the Main Street Board and Historical Landmark Preservation Committee.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2025-461: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of July 8, 2025, and Budget Workshop of July 29, 2025. (Jimerson)2025-484: Consideration and possible action upon the annual Turkey Trot 5k and 1-mile Run/Walk for Saturday, November 29, 2025.2025-493: Consideration of possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of June 2025.Item-10: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-485: Consideration and possible action upon the final payment to John Wright Construction on the 2024 Water Improvements Project of $34,890.00 and possibly setting a warranty date. (Hortman/Holland)2025-486: Consideration and possible action upon the final payment to Rayford's Truck and Tractor on the 2024 Master Street Improvements Program of $108,783.80 and possibly set a warranty date. (Brown/Holland)2025-500: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2025-08-01 for Boards and Commissions transparency.2025-487: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2025-08-02 Ordering a Municipal Election to be held November 4, 2025, for Council Districts one, four and five. (Jimerson)2025-492: Consideration and possible action upon a contract with the Rusk County Elections Administrator to run the November 4, 2025, Municipal Election for Council Districts one, four and five. (Jimerson)2025-488: Open a public hearing on the proposed tax rate to be the No-New-Revenue tax rate of .529139 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2025-489: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2025-490: Open a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2025-491: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2025-495: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Program of Work for fiscal year 2025-2026.2025-496: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.Item-22: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-462: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-463: City Manager2025-464: Fire Department2025-465: Police Department2025-466: Animal Center2025-467: Community Development2025-468: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-469: Public Utilities2025-470: Finance Department2025-471: City Secretary2025-472: Communications and Marketing2025-473: HEDCO2025-494: Sales Tax Revenue for June 20252025-474: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-475: Civic Center2025-476: Main Street/Tourism2025-477: Municipal CourtItem-40: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-478: Board of Adjustments Minutes last meeting was March 2025.2025-479: Planning and Zoning Minutes last meeting was May 20252025-480: Cemetery Board last meeting was May 2025.2025-481: Main Street Draft Minutes of the July 22, 2025, meeting.2025-482: Preservation Minutes Draft Minutes of the July 22, 2025, meeting.2025-498: HEDCO Meeting July 15, 2025 Draft MinutesItem-47: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-48: REGULAR SESSION:Item-49: ADJOURNMENT2025-483: Adjourn
2025-08-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - August 07, 2025

2025-07-29 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - July 29, 2025

2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - July 08, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
2025-284: Main Street/Tourism2025-285: Municipal CourtItem-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2025-269: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the Council meeting from June 17, 2025. (Jimerson)2025-297: Consideration possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of May 2025.Item-8: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-255: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading Ordinance 2025-05-01 rezoning a property from an R1 Zone to a PD zone located at 900 E. Main Street. (Breitenberg)2025-258: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-06-01 changing the Zoning from Low Intensity Industrial to Institutional for an application submitted by the City of Henderson to amend the zoning map on property owned by the Hen2025-294: Consideration and possible action calling for Regularly Scheduled Council meetings to be held on August 7th, September 2nd and September 9th, 2025. (Jimerson/Abercrombie)2025-295: Consideration and possible action upon calling for two public hearings on the 2025-2026 proposed budget and proposed tax rate to be held on August 19th and September 2nd, 2025. (Jimerson/Abercrombie)Item-13: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-270: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-271: City Manager2025-272: Fire Department2025-273: Police Department2025-274: Animal Center2025-275: Community Development2025-276: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-277: Public Utilities2025-278: Finance Department2025-279: City Secretary2025-280: Communications and Marketing2025-281: HEDCO2025-298: Sales Tax Revenue for May 20252025-282: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-283: Civic CenterItem-31: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-286: Board of Adjustments Minutes. There were no items to discuss. The meeting was canceled.2025-287: Planning and Zoning Minutes here were no items to discuss. The meeting was canceled.2025-288: Cemetery Quarterly Board Meeting2025-289: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-290: Preservation MinutesItem-37: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-38: REGULAR SESSION:Item-39: ADJOURNMENT2025-291: Adjourn
2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - June 17, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2025-231: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes from the Council meeting of May 20, 2025. (Jimerson)2025-259: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for the Freedom Fest to be held on July 4, 2025, with an alternate date of July 6.2025-260: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for the Juneteenth Parade and event at Yates Park June 21, 2025 starting at 10:30 a.m.2025-267: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of April 2025.Item-10: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-254: Consideration and possible action upon the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone the property located at 900 E. Main Street from an R1 zone to a PD Zone. (Breitenberg)2025-292: Consideration upon the first reading Ordinance 2025-05-02 rezoning a property from an R1 Zone to a PD Zone located at 900 E. Main Street. ( Brietenberg)2025-293: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-06-01 changing the zoning from Low Intensity Industrial to Institutional for an application submitted by the City of Henderson to arena the zoning map on a property owned by the Henderson Soccer Assoc2025-257: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-05-02 changing the zoning from an M2 Medium Density Multi-family Residential Zone to an R1 Low Density Single-Family Zone on two parcels known as Scout Crossing. (Breitenberg)2025-265: Consideration and possible action upon a replat of the BIH Subdivision to be known as the Scout Crossing Subdivision. (Breitenberg)2025-261: Consideration and possible action upon a Minor Plat combining lots 1 and 2 of Block 7 in the Gray Street Subdivision. (Breitenberg)2025-262: Consideration and possible action upon a Minor Plat combining lots 6,7,8 and 0.507 acre lots into Lot 6 and 6A of the Noble Subdivision. (Breitenberg)2025-264: Consideration and possible action upon a Minor Plat subdividing a parcel at 900 State HWY 43 for the Cervantes. (Breitenberg)2025-263: Consideration and possible action upon moving the July 15, 2025, Council meeting to July 8, 2025. (Jimerson)2025-266: Consideration and possible actinon upon the reappointment of four Cementery Board members: John Dulin, Elidia Ramirez, Lisa Wallace, and Scott Crawford. (Kimbrell)Item-21: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-232: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-233: City Manager2025-234: Fire Department2025-235: Police Department2025-236: Animal Center2025-237: Community Development2025-238: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-239: Public Utilities2025-240: Finance Department2025-241: City Secretary2025-242: Communications and Marketing2025-243: HEDCO2025-268: Sales Tax Revenue for April 2025.2025-244: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-245: Civic Center2025-246: Main Street/Tourism2025-247: Municipal CourtItem-39: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-248: Board of Adjustments Minutes2025-249: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-250: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-251: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-252: Preservation MinutesItem-45: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-46: REGULAR SESSION:Item-47: ADJOURNMENT2025-253: Adjourn
2025-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - May 20, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2025-178: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the April 15, 2025, Regular Council Meeting (Jimerson)2025-227: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financial's for the month of March 2025.2025-229: Consideration and possible action upon the Auditors Engagement letter for the 2024-2025 budget. (Arnall)Item-9: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-222: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2025-05-01 for a Police Department grant. (Taylor)2025-224: Consideration and possible action upon the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone the property located at 900 E. Main Street from an R1 zone to a PD Zone. (Jimerson)2025-223: Consideration upon the first reading Ordinance 2025-05-01 rezoning a property from an R1 Zone to a PD zone located at 900 E. Main Street. (Jimerson)2025-225: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission changing the zoning from an M2 Medium Density Multi-family Residential Zone to an R1 Low Density Single-Family Zone on two parcels known as the BIH Subdivision2025-226: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-05-02 changing the zoning from an M2 Medium Density Multi-family Residential Zone to an R1 Low Density Single-Family Zone on two parcels known as the BIH Subdivision owned by HEDCO. (Jimerson)2025-230: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission changing the Zoning from Low Intensity Industrial to Institutional for an application submitted by the City of Henderson to amend the zoning map on property owItem-16: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-180: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-181: City Manager2025-183: Fire Department2025-185: Police Department2025-187: Animal Center2025-189: Community Development2025-191: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-193: Public Utilities2025-195: Finance Department2025-197: City Secretary2025-199: Communications and Marketing2025-201: HEDCO2025-228: Sales Tax Revenue for March 2025.2025-203: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-205: Civic Center2025-206: Main Street/Tourism2025-208: Municipal CourtItem-34: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-210: Board of Adjustments Minutes2025-212: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-214: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-216: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-218: Preservation MinutesItem-40: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-41: REGULAR SESSION:Item-42: ADJOURNMENT2025-220: Adjourn
2025-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - April 15, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-157: Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.2025-176: Proclamation for Historical Preservation Month.Item-7: CONSENT AGENDA2025-132: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the March 18, 2025, Council meeting. (Jimerson)2025-155: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO Financial's for the month of February 2025.Item-10: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-169: Consideration and possible action appointing Mayor Henry Pace and Council Member in District 2 Michael Searcy to the ETCOG Board of Directors as members representing Rusk County.2025-167: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Cemetery Board to appoint John (Buzz) Fullen to a vacant seat on the Board. (K. Kimbrell)2025-171: Consideration and possible action upon extending the Solid Waste contract with Allied Waste System of Kilgore for an additional 5 years. (Abercrombie)2025-175: Consideration and possible action upon the recommendation of the Strategic Insight Team (SIT) proposed Personal Time Off (PTO) policy. (Abercrombie/Faulkner)2025-174: Consideration and possible action upon discussions to negotiate an agreement with Rusk County utilizing the Henderson Animal Center and the City of Henderson utilizing Rusk County Jail. (Abercrombie/Searcy)2025-170: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2025-04-01 Master Fee Schedule making adjustments to some of the fees.2025-168: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat request submitted by Fordal LLC on a property located at 710 W. Fordall Street. (Breitenberg/Jimerson)2025-173: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat request subdividing property from Frank and Suzanne Dastrous located in the 1500 block of W. Main Street. (Breitenberg/Jimerson)2025-163: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-03-01 changing the City of Henderson's zoning map from Low Density Single-Family Residential (R1) Zone to General Commercial (C2) Zone on a property known as 2500 S. Evenside Stre2025-164: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-03-02 changing the City of Henderson's zoning map from Low Density Single-Family Residential (R1) Zone to General Commercial (C2) Zone. The property is described as PT OF LT 1 BLK2025-165: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-04-01 changing the City of Henderson's zoning map from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (R2) Zone to General Commercial (C2) Zone. The property is described as, LT 8A BLK 1134, Tall Pines Esta2025-177: Consideration and possible action upon the re-appointment of Bill Garmon, LeeAnn Mills, and Jean Stokes to the Civic Center Advisory Committee.Item-23: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-133: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-134: City Manager2025-135: Fire Department2025-136: Police Department2025-137: Animal Center2025-138: Community Development2025-139: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-140: Public Utilities2025-141: Finance Department2025-142: City Secretary2025-143: Communications and Marketing2025-144: HEDCO2025-156: Sales Tax Revenue for February 2025.2025-145: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-146: Civic Center2025-147: Main Street/Tourism2025-148: Municipal CourtItem-41: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-149: Board of Adjustments Minutes2025-150: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-151: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-152: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-153: Preservation MinutesItem-47: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-48: REGULAR SESSION:Item-49: ADJOURNMENT2025-154: Adjourn
2025-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - March 18, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-120: Annual Audit Presentation by Gollob Morgan Peddy, PC.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2025-55: Consideration and possible action upon the minutes of the February 18th 2025 Joint Workshop and Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2025-121: Consideration and possible action upon the City’s Discrimination Policy. (Faulkner)2025-122: Consideration and possible action upon the City’s Antifraud Policy (Faulkner)2025-124: Consideration and possible action upon declaring certain property as surplus and authorizing staff to dispose of the same. (K. Kimbrell)2025-127: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financial's for the month of January 2025. (Gardella)2025-128: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO 2024-2025 Budget Amendments. (Gardella)Item-13: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-130: Consideration and possible action upon a feasibility study for possible infracture to get water to Henderson from Lake Striker with Stokes and Associates. (Hortman)2025-131: Consideration and possible action upon a Shooting Range work order with Stokes and Associates to provide services. (Brown)2025-112: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-02-01 amending the Zoning map for the City of Henderson, changing the zone from General Industrial to a High Density Multi-Family District for a property located on N. Van Buren a2025-113: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-03-01 changing the City of Henderson's zoning map from Low Density Single-Family Residential (R1) Zone to General Commercial (C2) Zone on a property known as 2500 S. Evenside Street for WCG Properties2025-114: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-30-02 changing the City of Henderson's zoning map from Low Density Single-Family Residential (R1) Zone to General Commercial (C2) Zone. The property is described as PT OF LT 1 BLK 890, 13.357 Acres J 2025-115: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-03-03 changing the City of Henderson's zoning map from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (R2) Zone to General Commercial (C2) Zone. The property is described as, LT 8A BLK 1134, Tall Pines Esta2025-123: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2025-03-01 for a rate increase from CenterPoint Energy for forty-five days (45). (Jimerson)2025-125: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Board of Adjustments to reinstate Reggie Weatherton to a vacant seat on the Board. (Jimerson)2025-126: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat request subdividing 307 Forrest Street and combining lots for 306 Joseph Street. (Breitenberg/Jimerson)Item-23: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-56: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-57: City Manager2025-58: Fire Department2025-59: Police Department2025-60: Animal Center2025-61: Community Development2025-62: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-63: Public Utilities2025-64: Finance Department2025-65: City Secretary2025-66: Communications and Marketing2025-67: HEDCO2025-129: Sales Tax Revenue for January 2025.2025-68: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-69: Civic Center2025-70: Main Street/Tourism2025-71: Municipal CourtItem-41: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-72: Board of Adjustments Minutes2025-73: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-74: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes of Feb 19, 2025. Next meeting will be May 21, 20252025-75: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-76: Preservation MinutesItem-47: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-48: REGULAR SESSION:Item-49: ADJOURNMENT2025-77: Adjourn
2025-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - February 18, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2025-32: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes from the Special meeting held November 26th 2024, and January 21st 2025 Regular meeting minutes. (Jimerson)2025-78: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financial' s for the month of December 2024.2025-84: Consideration and possible action upon declaring certain property as surplus and authorizing staff to dispose of the same. (Kimbrell/Abercrombie)2025-111: Consideration and possible action upon a letter of support for Keep Henderson Beautiful to continue all their efforts getting grants, donations, volunteers, etc. to help keep Henderson beautiful.Item-10: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-80: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2025-02-01 for the 2023-2024 budget amendment #2. (Arnall)2025-81: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2025-02-02 for the 2024-2025 budget amendment #1. (Arnall)2025-82: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-02-01 amending the Zoning map for the City of Henderson changing the zone from General Industrial to a High Density Multi-Family District for a property located on N. Van Buren across from Lakewood Ce2025-83: Consideration upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for a Zoning change submitted by WCG Properties. They are requesting a Zoning change from Low Density Single-Family Residential (R1) Zone to General Commercial (C2) Zone on a prop2025-109: Consideration upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for a Zoning change submitted by Bane Investment Holdings LLC. They are requesting a Zoning change from Low Density Single-Family Residential (R1) Zone to General Commercial (C2) 2025-110: Consideration upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission on an application for a Zoning change submitted by United Ag and Turf. They are requesting a Zoning change from Medium Density Single-Family Residential (R2) Zone to General CommeItem-17: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-33: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-34: City Manager2025-35: Fire Department2025-36: Police Department2025-37: Animal Center2025-38: Community Development2025-39: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-40: Public Utilities2025-41: Finance Department2025-42: City Secretary2025-43: Communications and Marketing2025-44: HEDCO2025-79: Sales Tax Revenue for December 2024.2025-45: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-46: Civic Center2025-47: Main Street/Tourism2025-48: Municipal CourtItem-35: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-49: Board of Adjustments Minutes2025-50: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-51: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-52: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-53: Preservation MinutesItem-41: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-42: REGULAR SESSION:Item-43: ADJOURNMENT2025-54: Adjourn
2025-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - February 18, 2025

2025-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - January 21, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-25: Proclamation designating January as 2025 National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. (Mayor Pace)Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2025-1: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the meeting held November 26, 2024. December 17, 2024 Council Meeting was cancelled there are no minutes to approve. (Jimerson)2025-28: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financial' s for the month(s) of October 2024 & November 2024.Item-9: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-24: Consideration and possible action upon authorization to issue requests for proposals for administrative services (RFP) and requests for qualifications (RFQ) for the 2025 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program, Downtown Revitalization Program, adm2025-26: Consideration and possible action upon authorizing the purchase of a new ladder Fire Truck. (Ybarra)2025-27: Consideration and possible action upon an Inter-local Agreement with the 791 Purchasing Cooperative.  (Hortman)2025-31: Consideration and possible action upon an agreement with Water Company of America for a Utility Audit through the 791 Cooperative. (Hortman)2025-30: Consideration and action upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission on a zoning change for a property located on N. Van Buren between HWY 64 and C.R. 201 also known as Austin Avenue. Mr. Tenbrink requested to change the zone from GeneraItem-15: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-2: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-3: City Manager2025-4: Fire Department2025-5: Police Department2025-6: Animal Center2025-7: Community Development2025-8: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-9: Public Utilities2025-10: Finance Department2025-11: City Secretary2025-12: Communications and Marketing2025-13: HEDCO2025-29: Sales Tax Revenue for October 2024 and November 2024.2025-14: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-15: Civic Center2025-16: Main Street/Tourism2025-17: Municipal CourtItem-33: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-18: Board of Adjustments Minutes2025-19: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-20: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-21: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-22: Preservation MinutesItem-39: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-40: REGULAR SESSION:Item-41: ADJOURNMENT2025-23: Adjourn
2024-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - December 17, 2024

2024-11-26 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - November 26, 2024

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2024-631: Consideration and possible action upon a Resolution 2024-12-01 authorizing the submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture.2024-627: Consideration and possible action upon awarding the Grant Administration Services for the City's 2025-2026 TxCDBG Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture.2024-629: Consideration and possible action approving Resolution 2024-12-02 awarding the Grant Administration Services for the City's 2025-2026 TxCDBG Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture.2024-628: Consideration and possible action upon awarding the Engineering Services for the City's 2025-2026 TxCDBG Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture.2024-630: Consideration and possible action approving Resolution 2024-12-03 awarding the Engineering Services for the City's 2025-2026 TxCDBG Grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture.Item-10: ADJOURNMENT2024-626: Adjourn
2024-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - November 19, 2024

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2024-576: Canvass November 5, 2024 election returns by Mayor John "Buzz" Fullen, Presiding Officer of the Canvassing Authority, to issue Summary of Returns and certification that figures on tally sheets correspond with figures on returns for: Mayor, Council Members2024-574: Issue certificates of election and oath of office to persons elected to the following offices: Mayor, Council Member District Two and Council Member District Three. (Publique los certificados de eleccion y de juramento de toma de posesion a las personas e2024-577: Presentation to outgoing Mayor and/or Council Members2024-575: Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem. (Mayor)Item-9: CONSENT AGENDA2024-548: Consideration of possible action upon  the minutes of the meeting held October15, 2024. (Jimerson)2024-571: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade December 5, 2024 (Ybarra/Taylor) at 6 p.m.2024-572: Consideration and possible action upon a contract with MPA Fireworks for the Independence Day Fireworks display to be held July 4, 2025 (Ybarra)2024-579: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financial's for the month of September 2024.Item-14: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2024-573: Consideration and possible action upon the re-appointment of the Planning and Zoning Members William Garmon III and Scott Droddy for a two-year term. (Jimerson)2024-578: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat combining lots in the Brookridge Addition, also known as the Zied Addition. (Jimerson)Item-17: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2024-549: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2024-550: City Manager2024-551: Fire Department2024-552: Police Department2024-553: Animal Center2024-554: Community Development2024-555: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2024-556: Public Utilities2024-557: Finance Department2024-558: City Secretary2024-559: Communications and Marketing2024-560: HEDCO Sales Tax Revenue for September 20242024-561: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2024-562: Civic Center2024-563: Main Street/Tourism2024-564: Municipal CourtItem-34: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2024-565: Board of Adjustments Minutes of the meeting held November 12, 2024.2024-566: Planning and Zoning Minutes of the meeting held November 12, 2024.2024-567: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2024-568: Main Street Meeting Minutes2024-569: Preservation MinutesItem-40: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-41: REGULAR SESSION:Item-42: ADJOURNMENT2024-570: Adjourn
2024-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - October 15, 2024

Parsed Docket Items:
2024-530: Municipal CourtItem-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2024-514: Consideration and possible action upon the minutes of the September 10, 2024, Council meeting.2024-540: Consideration and possible action for street closure for the annual Saftey Fun Night. (Ybarra)2024-541: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for the annual Syrup Festival Event. (Ybarra, Taylor)2024-545: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO financials for the month of August 2024. (Gardella)Item-10: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2024-537: Consideration and possible action upon awarding the City of Henderson's Street Contract #24. (Holland/Brown)2024-542: Consideration and possible action regarding the advertising of Requests for Proposals for grant administration services for the City’s 2025-2026 TxCDBG grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. (Abercrombie)2024-543: Consideration and possible action regarding the advertising of Request for Proposals for engineering services for the City’s 2025-2026 TxCDBG grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. (Abercrombie)2024-538: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application subdividing one parcel into two submitted by Perry Tinbrink. This property is located on ST HWY 323 known as N. Van Buren, across from Lakewood Cemetery. (Jimerson)2024-539: Consideration and possible action upon adopting the annual Investment Policy for the City of Henderson. (Arnall)2024-544: Consideration and possible action upon a policy which prohibits the use of TikTok and certain other social media applications and services on governmental devices. (Abercrombie)2024-546: Consideration and Possible Action appointing Place 1 reappointment of Adam Duey, Place 2 reappointment of Micah Howard and Place 3 reappointment of Brian Ballard and appointment of one new member to HEDCO Board for Place 7 Richard Segura III.2024-547: Consideration and possible action upon designating an official newspaper for 2024-2025 fiscal year. (Jimerson)Item-19: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2024-515: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2024-516: City Manager2024-517: Fire Department2024-518: Police Department2024-519: Animal Center2024-520: Community Development2024-521: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2024-522: Public Utilities2024-523: Finance Department2024-524: City Secretary2024-525: Communications and Marketing2024-526: HEDCO Sales Tax Revenue August 2024.2024-527: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2024-528: Civic Center2024-529: Main Street/TourismItem-36: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2024-531: Board of Adjustments had no meeting in September.2024-532: Planning and Zoning had no meeting in September.2024-533: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2024-534: Main Street Meeting Minutes2024-535: Preservation MinutesItem-42: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-43: REGULAR SESSION:Item-44: ADJOURNMENT2024-536: Adjourn
2024-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - September 10, 2024

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2024-507: Proclamation for National Night Out2024-508: Proclamation for Cancer Awareness Month2024-509: Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week2024-510: Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness MonthItem-9: CONSENT AGENDA2024-506: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of July 2024.Item-11: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2024-462: Consideration and possible action upon the minutes of September 3 and September 10, 2024 meetings. (Jimerson)2024-496: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2024-09-01 amending the Master Fee Schedule on the Water and Sewer Rates. (Abercrombie)2024-494: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2024-09-01 on the proposed tax rate to be the same as the previous year of .541799 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value. (Abercrombie/A2024-495: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2024-09-02 on the 2024-2025 proposed budget. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2024-497: Consideration and possible action upon a two-year extension of the depository contract with VeraBank. (Arnall)2024-511: Consideration and possible action upon a vote on the official ballot for the election of the Region 15 director for the TML Board of Directors. (Mayor)2024-512: Consideration and possible action upon the selection of the official ballot for the election of Places 11-14 of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernment Risk Pool (TML-IRP). (Mayor)2024-513: Consideration and possible action upon the 2024-2025 Holiday Schedule. (Jimerson)Item-20: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2024-463: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2024-464: City Manager2024-465: Fire Department2024-466: Police Department2024-467: Animal Center2024-468: Community Development2024-469: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2024-470: Public Utilities2024-471: Finance Department2024-472: City Secretary2024-473: Communications and Marketing2024-474: HEDCO Sales Tax Revenue July 20242024-475: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2024-476: Civic Center2024-477: Main Street/Tourism2024-478: Municipal CourtItem-37: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2024-479: Board of Adjustments Minutes2024-480: Planning and Zoning Minutes2024-481: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2024-482: Main Street Meeting Minutes2024-483: Preservation MinutesItem-43: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-44: REGULAR SESSION:Item-45: ADJOURNMENT2024-484: Adjourn
2024-09-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - September 03, 2024

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2024-439: Consideration and possible action upon the minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting. (Jimerson)Item-7: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2024-505: Consideration and possible action upon a final payment and setting a warranty date for the City Hall Elevator Addition project. (Holland/Brown)2024-499: Consideration and possible action upon awarding the bid for the 2024 Water Improvements Project. (Holland/Hortman)2024-485: Open a public hearing on the proposed tax rate to be the same as the previous year of .541799 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2024-486: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2024-492: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2024-09-01 on the proposed tax rate to be the same as the previous year of .541799 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2024-487: Open a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2024-488: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2024-493: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2024-09-02 on the 2024-2025 proposed budget. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2024-489: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2024-08-01 for the Voluntary Annexation of Christus Good Shepard Medical Center located in the 1700 block of U.S. Hwy 259. (Jimerson)2024-490: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2024-08-02 for the Planned Development Standards and Covenants of the East Texas Regional Business Park located on Loop 571, FM 2276 and SH 323. (Jimerson)2024-491: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2024-08-03 that includes adopting a repeated non-retroactive 70% COLA and the re-adoption of repeated 100% Updated Service Credit with transfers, both effective January 1, 2025. (Aberc2024-501: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Program of Work for fiscal year 2024-20252024-502: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.2024-504: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Budget Amendments for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.Item-22: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-23: REGULAR SESSION:Item-24: ADJOURNMENT2024-461: Adjourn
2024-08-20 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - August 20, 2024

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2024-394: Consideration and possible action upon the minutes of the meeting held August 6, 2024. (Jimerson)2024-433: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Budget Amendments for fiscal year 2023-2024. (Clary)2024-436: Consideration and possible action upon the 9th Annual Run/Walk and Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Forest Park April 12, 2025. (Taylor/Ybarra)Item-8: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2024-426: Open a public hearing on the proposed tax rate to be the same as the previous year of .541799 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2024-428: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2024-427: Open a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2024-429: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2024-418: Open the second public hearing on the Voluntary Annexation for Christus Good Shepard Medical Center to be located in the 1700 block of U.S. HWY 259 S. (Jimerson)2024-434: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2024-419: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2024-08-01 for the Voluntary Annexation of Christus Good Shepard Medical Center located in the 1700 block of U.S. Hwy 259. (Jimerson)2024-421: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2024-08-02 for the Planned Development Standards and Covenants of the East Texas Regional Business Park located on Loop 571, FM 2276 and SH 323. (Jimerson)2024-435: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2024-08-03 that includes adopting a repeated non-retroactive 70% COLA and the re-adoption of repeated 100% Updated Service Credit with transfers, both effective Jan 1, 2025. (Abercrombie/Faulkner)2024-425: Consideration and possible action upon a health insurance provider for city employees' health benefits. (Abercrombie/Faulkner)2024-437: Consideration and possible action upon approving a recommendation from the Main Street/Preservation Board selecting Ben Patterson as a new member on both the Main Street and the Historical Preservation Board. (S. Kimbrell)2024-422: Consideration and possible action upon a Minor Plat for Dervy's Addition located on Fair Park Drive dividing Lot 8 Block 1134 into two lots, adding Lot 8A to Block 1134. (Jimerson)2024-423: Consideration and possible action upon a Minor Plat for Miguel Arellano combining lots 31, 32, and 33 into one lot located in the Maddox Addition on Shawnee Street. (Jimerson)2024-498: Consideration and possible action upon a final plat of the Henderson Soccer Association Subdivision located at 1365 FM 782 being a re-plat of block 655 Lots 4 and 5 of the Panel Truss Addition Unit One. (Jimerson)2024-431: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Program of Work for fiscal year 2024-2025. (Clary)2024-432: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. (Clary)2024-438: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the HEDCO Board on the appointment of a new Director for HEDCO. (Mayor)Item-27: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2024-395: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2024-396: City Manager2024-397: Fire Department2024-398: Police Department2024-399: Animal Center2024-400: Community Development2024-401: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2024-402: Public Utilities2024-403: Finance Department2024-404: City Secretary2024-405: Communications and Marketing2024-406: HEDCO Sales Tax Revenue June 20242024-407: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2024-408: Civic Center2024-409: Main Street/Tourism2024-410: Municipal CourtItem-44: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2024-411: Board of Adjustments Minutes of the July 9th meeting.2024-412: Planning and Zoning Minutes, there were no items submitted to consider for a meeting in July.2024-413: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes, the next quarterly meeting scheduled for August 21st2024-414: Main Street Meeting Minutes2024-415: Preservation MinutesItem-50: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-51: REGULAR SESSION:Item-52: ADJOURNMENT2024-416: Adjourn
2024-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - August 06, 2024

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-8: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSIONItem-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2024-340: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the regular rescheduled meeting held on July 9, 2024 and a budget workshop held July 30, 2024. (Jimerson)2024-363: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO financials for the month of June 2024. (Clary)2024-364: Open the first public hearing on the voluntary annexation for Christus Good Shepard Medical Center to be located in the 1700 block of U.S. HWY 259 S. (Jimerson)2024-365: Consideration and possible action upon the nomination of Mayor John (Buzz) Fullen to the 911 Texas Eastern Board. (Mayor)2024-391: Consideration and possible action upon nominating Mayor John (Buzz) Fullen to the Henderson Housing Authority Board. (Mayor)2024-392: Consideration and possible action upon taking a record vote for the proposed 2024 property tax rate. (Abercrombie/Jimerson)2024-393: Consideration and possible action upon the Order of a Municipal Election to be held November 5, 2024, for the Mayor and Council Districts two and three positions. (Jimerson)Item-14: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-15: ADJOURNMENT2024-362: Adjourn
2024-07-30 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - July 30, 2024

2024-07-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - July 16, 2024

2024-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - July 09, 2024

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2024-305: UT Tyler Health School of Medicine to provide information on free breast mammograms and free cervical education.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2024-280: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the regular scheduled meeting on June 18, 2024. (Jimerson)2024-335: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO financials for the month of May 2024. (Clary)Item-9: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2024-339: Consideration and possible action upon the emergency repair of the Sabine River Raw Water line for Henderson and Kilgore located on HWY 31. (Hortman)2024-333: Consideration and possible action appointing Chief Sonny Ybarra as City Fire Marshal and Assistant Chief Jeff Stoddard as Assistant City Fire Marshal.2024-338: Consideration and possible action upon amending Resolution 2024-06-01 making it Resolution 2024-06-01A changing the two public hearing dates from July 9 and August 6, 2024, to August 6 and August 20, 2024, for the voluntary annexation application for Good2024-307: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2024-06-01 renaming Emma Street to Roquemore Street. (Jimerson)2024-337: Consideration and possible action upon the appointment of a search committee and selection process on the appointment of a HEDCO Executive Director. (Mayor)2024-306: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2024-07-01 entering into the 2024 Joint November Election Services Contract with the Rusk County Election Administrator as the County Election Officer. (Jimerson)2024-336: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2024-07-02 updating the Master Fee Schedule, changing rates for the Civic Center and Syrup Festival. (S.Kimbrell)Item-17: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2024-281: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2024-282: City Manager2024-283: Fire Department2024-284: Police Department2024-285: Animal Center2024-286: Community Development2024-287: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2024-288: Public Utilities2024-289: Finance Department2024-290: City Secretary2024-291: Communications and Marketing2024-292: HEDCO Sales Tax Revenue May 20242024-293: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2024-294: Civic Center2024-295: Main Street/Tourism2024-296: Municipal CourtItem-34: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2024-297: Board of Adjustments draft minutes of June 11, 2024 meeting.2024-298: Planning and Zoning Minutes2024-299: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2024-300: Main Street Meeting Minutes2024-301: Preservation MinutesItem-40: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-41: REGULAR SESSION:Item-42: ADJOURNMENT2024-302: Adjourn
2024-06-20 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - June 20, 2024

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2024-236: Consideration and possible action upon the minutes of the regular scheduled Council meeting on May 21, 2024.2024-267: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO financials for the month of April 2024. (Clary)2024-274: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for the Freedom Fest to be held on July 6, 2024.Item-9: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2024-278: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Cemetery Board appointing Neva Hand as a member of the Cemetery Board. (K.Kimbrell)2024-198: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2024-06-01 setting two public hearing dates of July 9th and August 6th, 2024 upon a voluntary annexation application for Good Shepherd Medical Center to be located in the 1700 Block of State HWY 259. (Jim2024-268: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2024-06-01 renaming Emma Street to Roquemore Street authorizing an ordinance to be put in place for the name change. (Jimerson)2024-269: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2024-05-01 on the proposed annexation for parts of TXDOT ROW on Loop 571, State Highway 323 and FM 2276. (Jimerson)2024-270: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2024-05-02 on the proposed annexation of the Jim Allen Estate owned by HEDCO located on the corner of Loop 571 and FM 2276. (Jimerson)2024-271: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2024-05-03 on the proposed annexation of the East Texas Regional Business Park owned by HEDCO located on the corner of loop 571 and between State Highway 323 and FM 2276. (Jimerson)2024-272: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2024-05-04 amending chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances enforcing Sex Offenders residency restrictions. (Taylor)2024-273: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2024-05-05 changing the zoning from R1 a Residential Zone, to IS an Institutional Zone for the Rusk County Emergency Services District located at 1515 Whippoorwill. (Williams)2024-275: Consideration and possible action moving the Regular Council meeting from July 16th to July 9th, 2024. (Jimerson/Abercrombie)2024-277: Consideration and possible action calling for Regularly Scheduled Council meetings to be held August 6th, September 3rd and September 10th, 2024. (Abercrombie)2024-276: Consideration and possible action upon calling for two public hearings on the 2024-2025 proposed budget and proposed tax rate to be held August 20th and September 3rd, 2024. (Abercrombie)Item-21: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2024-237: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2024-238: City Manager2024-239: Fire Department2024-240: Police Department2024-241: Animal Center2024-242: Community Development2024-243: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2024-244: Public Utilities2024-245: Finance Department2024-246: City Secretary2024-247: Communications and Marketing2024-248: HEDCO Sales Tax Revenue April 20242024-249: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2024-250: Civic Center2024-251: Main Street/Tourism2024-279: May 2024 Monthly Report2024-252: Municipal CourtItem-39: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2024-253: Board of Adjustments Minutes2024-254: Planning and Zoning Minutes2024-255: Cemetery Board Meeting Summary of Discussion of May 29, 20242024-256: Main Street Meeting Minutes2024-257: Preservation MinutesItem-45: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-46: REGULAR SESSION:Item-47: ADJOURNMENT2024-258: Adjourn
2024-05-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - May 21, 2024

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2024-205: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes and the Regular Council Meeting of April 16, 2024 and the Special Council Meeting of May 9, 2024. (Jimerson)2024-228: Consideration and possible action upon street closures on the new route for the Juneteenth Parade and event at Yates Park June 15, 2024 starting at 10:30 a.m. (Taylor/Ybarra)2024-234: Consideration and possible action upon the official dedication and certificate of acceptance from Management and Training Corporation (MTC) on the closing of Industrial Drive for the West Fraser project. (Abercrombie)2024-259: Consideration and possible action upon allowing Mike Adams to have a fireworks show at the request of HISD at the 2024 Graduation Class Ceremony. (Ybarra)Item-10: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2024-229: Consideration and possible action upon renaming Emma Street to Roquemore Street authorizing an ordinance to be put in place for the name change. (Jimerson)2024-235: Consideration and possible action on a Stokes and Associates agreement to furnish engineering services for street contract #24. (Brown/Holland)2024-261: Consideration and possible action upon possible public utility infrastructure upgrade or replacement related to street contract #24.(Holland/Boyd)2024-262: Consideration and possible action upon a Preliminary Major Plat for 7 acres to be cut out of a 381.36 acre tract known as the Wylie Farm. (WIlliams)2024-196: Open the second public hearing on the City of Henderson proposed annexation of Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Right of Way (ROW) into the city limits including parts of Loop 571, State Highway 323 and FM 2276. (Jimerson)2024-127: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing.2024-230: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2024-05-01 on the proposed annexation for parts of TXDOT ROW on Loop 571, State Highway 323 and FM 2276. (Jimerson)2024-197: Open the second public hearing on the City of Henderson proposed voluntary annexation of the Jim Allen Estate on Loop 571 and FM 2276 now owned and submitted by HEDCO. (Jimerson)2024-200: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing.2024-231: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2024-05-02 on the proposed annexation of the Jim Allen Estate owned by HEDCO located on the corner of Loop 571 and FM 2276. (Jimerson)2024-203: Open the second public hearing on the City of Henderson proposed voluntary annexation of an application for the East Texas Regional Business Park located on the corners of Loop 571, State Highway 323 and FM 2276 owned by HEDCO. (Jimerson)2024-201: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing.2024-232: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2024-05-03 on the proposed annexation of the East Texas Regional Business Park owned by HEDCO located on the corner of loop 571 and between State Highway 323 and FM 2276. (Jimerson)2024-263: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2024-05-04 amending chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances enforcing Sex Offenders residency restrictions. (Taylor)2024-264: Consideration upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and first reading of Ordinance 2024-05-05 changing the zoning from R1 a Residential Zone, to IS an Institutional Zone for the Rusk County Emergency Services District located at 152024-266: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat request submitted by Gerardo and Nancy Deleon to subdivide 1500 Price Street into two lots. (Williams)2024-265: Consideration and possible action on a contract for auditing services with Gollob, Morgan, Peddy, CPA for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. (Arnall)Item-28: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2024-206: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2024-207: City Manager2024-208: Fire Department2024-209: Police Department2024-210: Animal Center2024-211: Community Development2024-212: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2024-213: Public Utilities2024-214: Finance Department2024-215: City Secretary2024-216: Communications and Marketing2024-217: HEDCO2024-218: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2024-219: Civic Center2024-220: Main Street/Tourism2024-221: Municipal CourtItem-45: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2024-222: Board of Adjustments Minutes2024-223: Planning and Zoning Minutes2024-224: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2024-225: Main Street Meeting Minutes2024-226: Preservation MinutesItem-51: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-52: REGULAR SESSION:Item-53: ADJOURNMENT2024-227: Adjourn
2024-04-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - April 16, 2024

Parsed Docket Items:
2024-177: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2024-189: National Historic Preservation Month Proclamation.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2024-164: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 19th and of the Special Meeting of April 2nd. (Jimerson)2024-130: Consideration and possible action upon the re-appointment of three Civic Center Advisory Committee members. (S. Kimbrell)2024-204: Consideration and Possible Action upon HEDCO financials for the month of February 2024. (Clary)Item-10: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2024-128: Consideration and possible action upon a letter of support for The Learning Lab. They will provide personalized education and foster an inclusive environment for students with special needs to be located at 119 S. Marshall Street. (Jimerson)2024-187: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2024-04-01 on the proposed annexation of Bradshaw State Jail Facility located on the corner of Loop 571 and Industrial Park Drive, also known as County Road 203 and/ or Morris Street. 2024-192: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2024-04-01 setting two public hearing dates on the City of Henderson proposing to Annex Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Right of Way (ROW) into the city limits parts of Loop 571, FM 323 and FM 22024-129: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2024-04-02 setting two public hearing dates on an application for annexation of the Jim Allen Estate on Loop 571 and FM 2276 submitted by HEDCO. (Jimerson)2024-193: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2024-04-03 setting two public hearing dates on an application for annexation of the East Texas Regional Business Park on Loop 571 submitted by HEDCO. (Jimerson)2024-195: Consideration and possible action upon the creation of a new position titled Director of Utility Infrastructure and Delivery. This position, in accordance with the Henderson 2050 Comprehensive Plan, will focus on water and wastewater related infrastructur2024-80: Consideration and possible action on confirmation of the appointment of a Director of Utility Infrastructure and Delivery for the City of Henderson. (Abercrombie)Item-18: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2024-165: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2024-166: City Manager2024-167: Fire Department2024-168: Police Department2024-169: Animal Center2024-170: Community Development2024-171: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2024-172: Public Utilities2024-173: Finance Department2024-174: City Secretary2024-175: Communications and Marketing2024-176: HEDCO Sales Tax Revenue February 20242024-178: Civic Center2024-179: Main Street/Tourism2024-180: Municipal CourtItem-35: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2024-181: Board of Adjustments Minutes2024-182: Planning and Zoning Minutes2024-183: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2024-184: Main Street Meeting Minutes2024-185: Preservation MinutesItem-41: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-42: REGULAR SESSION:Item-43: ADJOURNMENT2024-186: Adjourn
2024-04-02 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Henderson City Council - April 02, 2024

Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDAItem-6: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2024-161: Open a second public hearing upon the application on the proposed annexation of Bradshaw State Jail Facility located on the corner of Loop 571 and Industrial Park Drive, also known as County Road 203 and/ or Morris Street. (Mayor/Jimerson)2024-162: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing on the proposed annexation of the Bradshaw State Jail. (Mayor)2024-163: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2024-04-01 on the proposed annexation of Bradshaw State Jail Facility located on the corner of Loop 571 and Industrial Park Drive, also known as County Road 203 and/ or Morris Street. (Jimerson)Item-10: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-11: REGULAR SESSION:Item-12: ADJOURNMENT2024-149: Adjourn