Henderson County Commissioners Court

HENDERSON COUNTY–May 20, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved action about engagement letters for the compilation and agreed-upon procedures regarding an audit of the Payne Springs-based Henderson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2 for fiscal years 2021 and 2022.
April 29, the court approved County Auditor Ann Marie Monk to perform audits and issue reports about ESD 2 based in Payne Springs and ESD 5 in Brownsboro pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 775.082.

HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted May 13 to award a bid related to what the county auditor called an “emergency situation” at the county’s Judicial Complex at 109 W. Corsicana St. in Athens, where an air conditioning unit has failed.
The action item called for considering proposals for HVAC repair/replacement at the complex. There were three vendor bids concerning this unit, stated County Judge Wade McKinney. “We currently have a major bid out for these, but this unit fell apart on us quicker,” he remarked.

HENDERSON COUNTY–At the March 11 Henderson County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court was told that three emergency services districts (ESDs) around Cedar Creek Lake will present a voter proposition for a tax increase during the May 3 election.
Those ESDs are No. 1 (based in Trinidad), No. 2 (based in Payne Springs) and No. 4 (based in Tool).

HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted Feb. 11 to award a contract to remove and replace lift station pumps at the Henderson County Justice Center “to preserve and protect public health and safety,” according to the meeting agenda.
After discussion, the court found that agenda text to be true and hired Mosby Mechanical of Longview to do the job in Athens for $63,300.

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Henderson County elected officials and staff gather Dec. 17 around the Athens courthouse annex Christmas tree to wish residents a Merry Christmas.

HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted Dec. 10 to cast all its balloting votes for a single Henderson County Appraisal District (HCAD) board of directors member who County Judge Wade McKinney said represents the interests of the county.
The vote was done in accordance with Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code while casting the county’s ballot for Henderson County Appraisal District (HCAD) Board of Directors 2025, which McKinney said is related to law changes to the board of directors, which he said does not set appraisals.

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Representatives of three Henderson County-area organizations that work with issues such as domestic violence – Breaking Chains, Henderson County HELP Center and Family Peace Project – join Henderson County officials Oct. 29 as the commissioners’ court in Athens proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

HENDERSON COUNTY–During its Oct. 8 meeting, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court acknowledged a resignation letter from Seven Points-based Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Kevin Pollock, effective Jan. 5.
County Judge Wade McKinney said a letter dated Sept. 27 from Pollock lays out Pollok’s plans for his future “and we do wish him the best,” thanking Pollock for his years of service. The court then voted to start accepting applications and resumes for the post.

HENDERSON COUNTY-Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted Sept. 24 to approve an interlocal agreement for animal shelter services with the City of Athens.
County Judge Wade McKinney said the agreement comes after “multiple months” of discussion between the County Attorney’s Office and the City of Athens. Assistant County Attorney Kenneth Strawn said the City of Athens will be providing animal shelter services under a five-year agreement which starts Oct. 1.

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