City Manager

jabercrombie@hendersontx.us

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CITY EVENTS

Comprehensive Plan - Kimley Horne held the final workshop at the April Council Meeting for input related to the Comprehensive Plan as Council, Planning & Zoning and the Comp Plan Advisory Committee have joint discussions. These discussions will ultimately put the final touches on the plan before recommendation to Planning and Zoning as well as City Council. The only thing left to input for decision making will be the Sports Facilities Companies feasibility study.
April Council Meeting – The City Council of Henderson, Texas held a regular Council meeting on April 18th, 2023 to discuss various issues such as property zoning changes, declaring surplus property, and rescinding previous approvals. The City of Henderson presented their annual audit and proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Council discussed budget amendments and police officer salary adjustments. The City of Henderson considered recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission to amend the city's zoning map, approve the formation and conversion of the Henderson Economic Development Corporation, and discussed updates from various departments.
Community Clean-Up - A record breaking event with trucks lined up past the railroad tracks, each patiently waiting to pull through the front gates of our Community Clean-Up event. With citizen participation, we smashed previous records and collected 151 tires, and welcomed 292 vehicles through gate.
City Closures – City Hall and Facilities were closed April 7th, 2023 in observance of Good Friday

PROJECT UPDATES

The city is in the process of updating signage both externally and internally in the new City Hall building. Once new signage is up, the city will begin preparation for Grand Opening event for the new Municipal Services Building.
Master A/V continues the install on the new audio and video equipment for the Council Chambers. The new audio and video equipment will allow for better accessibility and clarity for the citizens of Henderson Texas.
Fiber internet continues to be installed by both Frontier Communications and Sparklight. The City has a crew dedicated to locating city utilities during the install to prevent any unnecessary damages to water, sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure.
Parks and Recreation crews are busy preparing our community for spring with their annual rose trimming, repairing drinking fountains at parks, and installing aerated soil at Montgomery Park
The Sports Facilities Company did a feasability study on current sports and recreation facilities in our community. A meeting was held with sport and recreation stakeholders as well as local HISD administrators. This will provide the City with new and accurate market data and recommendations for the future.

EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHTS

National Animal Center Appreciation Week

April 9-15 is National Animal Center Appreciation Week and The City was honored to give recognition to hard-working Animal Care and Control professionals who risk their lives and devote themselves fully to seeking justice for abused, neglected, injured and ill animals. 

Congrats, Grad!

Bucky Goza was surrounded by family, friends, and his fellow officers when he took the solemn oath of law enforcement. On April 12th, he proudly graduated from the police academy and joined the Henderson Police Department. We congratulate him on this achievement and are excited to have him serve and protect our community. Welcome to the team, Bucky Goza, and thank you for your commitment to keeping us safe!

Employee Anniversaries

Kaleb Horne: Fire Department, 1 year
Harriet Craig: Public Services, 2 years
Brad Spencer: Public Services, 2 years
Kevin Bisnette: Police Department, 3 years
Ellen Jordan: Receptionist, 4 years
Brittany Dooley: Police Department, 4 years
Jackson Jones: Police Department, 5 years
Marlen Villanueva: Community Development, 6 years
Jeremy Simmons: Fire Department, 14 years
Brian Graham: Police Department, 17 years

Welcome To The Team!

This month we welcomed Dispatcher Alesha Hicks, Public Service Crew member David Hinojosa, and Water Plant Operator William Osborn to the City of Henderson Team. We are excited to have them join us and look forward to having them on board!