City Council — Henderson

Name: Henderson City Council — 2025-11-18
Start: 2025-11-18
Location: Henderson

2025-11-18

22 documents

action
adjustments
appointment
architect_engineer
attorney
audit
awareness
board
budget
cancellation
cemetery
ceremony

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What happened at this meeting

The Henderson City Council meeting on November 18, 2025, focuses on key actions including issuing oaths of office to newly elected members, appointing a Mayor pro tem, and convening into executive session to discuss legal matters with the City Attorney. It also addresses plans for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade, a fireworks contract for Independence Day 2026, and committee-related recommendations, such as reappointing members to land use boards and recommending replacements on preservation and development committees. Council may also approve the cancellation of its December 16 meeting and review departmental reports, including missed October meetings for Planning and Zoning and others, with Main Street’s minutes pending resolution at the next session.

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Documents (22)

HEDCO Financials (Updated thru 09-30-2025) XLSX · 204 KB External
HEDCO financials for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2025, show a Type B checking account balance of $4,471,742.33. The budget report indicates total revenues of $2,958,599.00 and total expenditures of $7,584,229.83, with significant capital outlay for the East Texas Regional Business Park.
HEDCO TYPE B FINANCIALS 2024-2025 (09-30-2025) XLSX · 146 KB External
The September 30, 2025 financial report for the HEDCO Type B Account indicates a bank balance of $4,471,742.33 with year-to-date expenditures of $462,344.57. Total budgeted revenues are set at $2,938,599.00 against total budgeted expenditures of $7,700,191.42. The document requests action to cons...
BOA Draft Minutes Oct 14 2025 DOCX · 72 KB External
The Board of Adjustments approved a variance to Industrial Sign Standards requested by the Henderson Economic Development Corporation for signage at the Innovation Park. The property, previously zoned Low Intensity Industrial, is now a Planned Development District where signage standards were not...
HBBA Performance Agreement PDF · 157 KB Cached
HEDCO entered into an Economic Development Agreement with the Henderson Boys’ Baseball Association to support facility maintenance and repair. HEDCO will contribute an initial $10,000 and match up to an additional $10,000 in funds raised by HBBA, capping total contributions at $20,000.
BIH Performance Agreement PDF · 237 KB Cached
HEDCO agrees to reimburse Bane Investment Holdings, LLC up to $150,000 for exterior improvements on a new principal office at 506 US Highway 79 North. BIH commits to investing at least $500,000 in the construction and must provide documentation to receive the incentive.
Sadler Performance Agreement & Note PDF · 328 KB Cached
HEDCO entered a performance agreement with Sadler Powder Coating, LLC, requiring a $600,000 investment in a new shop and oven facility. HEDCO will advance $35,000 which is forgivable if two full-time jobs are created within 12 months, with an additional $35,000 contribution possible for two more ...
Wiseman Ministires Performance Agreement PDF · 308 KB Cached
HEDCO enters a performance agreement with Wiseman Ministries to reimburse up to $150,000 for construction costs contingent on job retention milestones. Wiseman agrees to invest $1,450,000 to build a 10,000 square foot facility and hire 14 full-time employees at $17 per hour.
1. Performance Agreement 1.0 PDF · 111 KB External
HEDCO enters a performance agreement with First Methodist Church to reimburse 50% of costs, up to $32,500, for reconstructing a retaining wall at the Pre-School playground. FMC commits to investing up to $65,000 in the project at 204 North Marshall Street and maintaining current staffing levels f...
4. Economic Development Agreement (2025) 4.0 PDF · 121 KB External
HEDCO agreed to contribute $50,000 to the Henderson Civic Center, Inc. for maintenance and repair of the facility. This economic development agreement supports the Civic Center's mission to recruit events and consumers to Henderson. Funds are authorized under Texas Local Government Code for facil...
Brasso Development & Construction Performance Agreement PDF · 445 KB Cached
HEDCO and Brasso Development & Construction, LLC agreed to partner on developing the Scout Crossing Subdivision on HEDCO-owned land tracts. HEDCO will pay Brasso $300,000 for site preparations upon completion, after which lots will be conveyed for 24 new single-family homes priced at no less than...
2025-08-19 Regular Board Meeting Minutes DOCX · 161 KB External
The HEDCO Board approved the 2025-2026 Budget and a $150,000 Performance Agreement for Bane Investment Holdings. They allocated up to $32,500 for First Methodist Church retaining wall repairs and approved grants for United Ag and Turf and Souled Out.
2025-09-16 Regular Board Meeting Minutes DOCX · 111 KB External
The HEDCO Board approved August 2025 financials noting lower sales tax revenue and authorized a $5,000 marketing allocation for the Downtown Christmas Festival. The board also approved a small business grant of up to $10,000 for Henderson GNR Holdings for exterior repairs and denied a grant for S...
2025-09-09 Special Called Board Meeting Minutes DOCX · 116 KB External
During a special called board meeting, the HEDCO Board deliberated on dismissing Executive Director Bret Gardella but failed to pass a motion to dismiss him due to lack of unanimous approval. Several citizens attended to express support for the Director and HEDCO's economic development efforts. T...
2025-10-31 Annual Called Board Meeting DOCX · 130 KB External
The HEDCO Board approved a $150,000 contribution for Pickle Ball Courts and a $34,500 engineering work order for a storm water detention plan. They also extended an Industrial Grant for Powers Brothers by 90 days and approved small business grants for R&R Enterprises and others.
2nd BUDGET AMENDMENT TYPE A & B, 2024 & 2025 XLSX · 46 KB External
The City Council is considering a second budget amendment for HEDCO totaling a reduction of $187,457.06 across various line items for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Key adjustments include allocating $99,000 for the Project Scout Crossing housing project and increasing contract labor expenses for exe...
Item 8 -RCAD Board Votes PDF · 144 KB External
The Rusk County Appraisal District submitted a ballot for the City of Henderson to vote on nominees for the Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term. The City of Henderson holds an entitlement of 346 votes to be distributed among the nominees. This item requires a resolution by the City Council ...
2025-11-01 Deny SWEPCO Rate Increase PDF · 125 KB External
The City Council passed Resolution 2025-11-01 to deny Southwestern Electric Power Company's (SWEPCO) petition for a 13.48% rate increase effective November 18, 2025. The Council determined that existing rates are just and reasonable, allowing them to remain in effect within the city limits. This ...
A Merry Christmas on Main Event PDF · 338 KB External
This request seeks approval for street closures and event logistics for "A Merry Christmas on Main" scheduled for December 6 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Contact person Dustin Culpepper proposes using downtown streets for the festival.
A Merry Christmas on Main Map PDF · 1.6 MB Cached
The Henderson City Council is considering action to close specific streets including Van Buren, S High, Fortuit, and Elk for the 'Christmas on Main' event. The map identifies Big Bucie County RV Park LLC and Camp Haven as starting locations or related entities for the closures. No specific financ...
November 18, 2025 Reg Council Meeting Agenda PDF · 3 pages · 163 KB Cached
November 18, 2025 Reg Council Meeting Packet (Agenda Packet) PDF · 149 pages · 176.8 MB Cached
Minutes PDF · 5 pages · 193 KB Cached

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