Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jim E. Garland’s organization
Jul 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Henderson Regular Meeting Minutes
The board approved a budget amendment for grant projects and line-item overruns. Bids for construction materials and paving were accepted. The board authorized title searches regarding properties scheduled for demolition. Further approvals were granted for the purchase of a replacement altitude valve for the East Water Tank and a new fire engine funded by insurance proceeds. A resolution was adopted to participate in a safety matching grant program for employee equipment. Additionally, the board confirmed an appointment to the Planning Commission, authorized repairs for a knuckle boom truck, approved the purchase of police rifles, and authorized the replacement of the city hall fire alarm system. The board also received updates regarding a potential four-day workweek and future paving projects.
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Henderson Regular Meeting
The board discussed several items including an ordinance to increase water and sewer rates by 5%, action on the 2026-2027 city budget and tax rate including a public hearing, and an amendment to municipal codes regarding employee vacation and sick leave. Discussions also included the search for a new utility director, approval of 2026-2027 operations and capital expenditure budgets for water, sewer, and natural gas funds, and amendments to the current year budget for grant projects. Further agenda items covered improvements to the utility collection office, a fireworks display contract for the America 250 Celebration, an application for the Tennessee Downtowns program, procurement of a UPS battery backup system for a traffic signal, purchase of water meters, and a contract for gas line installation.
May 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Mayor and Aldermen Regular Meeting
The board addressed delegations regarding federal loan assistance and requests for modifications to alcohol sales distance regulations. Resolutions and ordinances were considered, including a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employees, a 5% increase to water and sewer rates, the 2026-2027 city budget and tax rate, and amendments to vacation and sick leave policies. Operational approvals included an upgrade to the utility department's automatic meter reading system, repairs for a critical high-pressure gas valve, and the replacement of aging traffic signal lights. Additional updates were provided concerning interviews for the Utility Director position, property code enforcement actions, grant successes by the Fire Department, the termination of a hotel TIFF agreement, and the procurement of city-branded event tents and police rifles.
Apr 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Mayor and Aldermen Regular Meeting
The board discussed several financial matters, including a contribution request from the county election commission for upcoming elections and a donation to the Project Graduation program. Further approvals were granted for the purchase of patrol rifles for the police department, new turbidity meters for the water plant, event tents for special functions, natural gas pipe and supplies, a replacement trailer for utility equipment, and a new aerator for the North Lagoon to address odor issues.
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