• Community Clean-Up - On April 6th trucks lined up past the railroad tracks, each patiently waiting to pull through the front gates of our annual Community Clean-Up event. This event is always a huge success thanks to our dedicated citizens and employees.
• A Day On Main - Downtown merchants held their annual A Day on Main event on Saturday, April 13th. In addition to their usual merchandise, new arrivals, and hot deals, shoppers were able to engage with business owners while building their own flower bouquet, a hat bar, custom jewlery, fresh baked goods, as well as the various food trucks who came to join in on the fun.
• National Day of Prayer - May 2nd, 6:30AM - 7:30AM at the Henderson Civic Center. Breakfast provided by Snowflake Cafe and Catering
• May Council Meeting - May 21st at 6:00PM in the Municipal Services Complex Council Room
• 4th of July Freedom Fest - July 6th at Lake Forest Park
• City Closures - City Hall and Facilities will be closed May 27th, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day

PROJECT UPDATES

• Elevator Construction - This major construction project has been going on at the Municipal Services Complex for months and is finally nearing the end. The original completion date was set to be the end of January but quickly moved to the end of February. Unfortunately, we are now looking at the end of April / beginning of May for completion. The actual elevator car is in place and is awaiting inspection from the state.
• City crews have now completely remodeled the second floor mens and womens restrooms as well as the first floor ladies restroom.
• Water Meter Upgrades and Replacement - The process of the full meter change out has taken longer than originally expected. Most of the delay was in the beginning with meter supply issues. Due to this lengthy process, we are asking Performance Services to do marketing and training again for our water customers and for staff internally as it relates to the new customer portal and other internal software and reporting.
• Municipal Services Complex Roof - The full roof has been replaced on the Municipal Services Complex. The only phase that has yet to be completed and replaced is the skylights. This replacement will start within the next few weeks. 
• Water and Wastewater Division - Our water and wastewater division has become a focus of future planning after our Comprehensive Plan. This spurred the conversation on how to fill this deficit and eventually led to the creation of the new position of Director of Utility Infrastructure and Delivery. This position will be under the direction of the City Manager but will work hand in hand with the Utility Director.

EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHTS

National Animal Center Appreciation Week 

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

April 15-19 we also celebrated our public safety telecommunication team. Their unwavering commitment to public safety and their calm, efficient coordination in the face of emergencies are truly commendable. Our team of dispatchers play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. Their professionalism, quick thinking, and ability to handle high-stress situations are nothing short of remarkable.

Thank you to each and every one of our dispatchers for your tireless efforts and for being the calming voice on the other end of the line during times of crisis. Your dedication and service are deeply appreciated.

Firefighter Training

Henderson Fire Department partnered with AMKUS System DACO Fire Equipment, Inc. and held a three day training course for the entire HFD staff. These trainings ensure the Henderson Fire Fighters are trained and familiar with current laws, procedures, and equipment. 

Employee Anniversaries

• William Osborn: Public Utilities, 1 year
• Kaleb Horne: Fire Department, 2 years 
• Harriet Craig: Public Services, 3 years
• Brad Spencer: Public Services,  3 years 
• Kevin Bisnette: Police Department, 4 years 
• Ellen Jordan: Receptionist, 5 years 
• Brittany Dooley: Police Department, 5 years 
• Jackson Jones: Police Department, 6 years
• Marlen Villanueva: Community Development, 7 years
• Jeremy Simmons: Fire Department, 15 years
• Brian Graham: Police Department, 18 years 

Welcome To The Team!

This month we welcomed Kevin Lockridge, Apsun Johnson, Jacob Reece, and Mandy Clark to the City of Henderson Team. We are excited to have them join us and look forward to having them on board!

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