The meeting featured the presentation of the Judge's Scholar Award and the issuance of a proclamation for Native American Heritage Month. The Henderson County Water District Superintendent provided a detailed report on system operations, including efforts to reduce water loss, plans for installing flow meters, the upcoming 2027 operating budget, and compliance strategies regarding lead and copper regulations.
Oct 13, 2026·Board meeting
Henderson County Fiscal Court Fiscal Court Meeting
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The meeting included the presentation of the Judges Scholar award to a local elementary student and the proclamation of a commemorative day in her honor. Key legislative items included a presentation on a comprehensive zoning ordinance for wind turbine placement, covering setbacks, noise limits, and decommissioning protocols, which was referred back to the planning commission. The court also appointed a member to the Human Rights Commission and conducted a bid opening for the replacement of judicial center doors to ensure ADA compliance. Additionally, the county engineer provided an overview of upcoming road paving projects.
Jul 28, 2026·Board meeting
Henderson County Fiscal Court Regular Meeting Minutes
The Fiscal Court discussed several items, including a presentation on water district infrastructure projects, property code enforcement and abatement issues, and an annual student transportation agreement for Holy Name School. Resolutions were passed regarding funding agreements with Habitat for Humanity and grant applications for the Audubon Park Conference Center. The court approved contracts for road safety improvements, roadside inmate work crews, jail expansion construction management, and healthcare services for the detention center. Additionally, the court reviewed financial reports from the detention center and county officials, approved budget fund transfers, and authorized payment of claims.
May 6, 2026·Board meeting
Henderson County Fiscal Court Special Called Meeting
The meeting focused on the presentation and discussion of the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget. The judge executive outlined the budget theme of 'Small Steps, Big Projects,' with departmental presentations covering revenue sources such as property and occupational taxes, grant funding, and coal severance payments. The court discussed various appropriations, including investments in infrastructure, training for volunteer fire departments, IT security upgrades, employee salary adjustments, and benefit enhancements. Specific operational budgets for departments such as the Jail, County Clerk, Sheriff, and Road/Parks/Recycle were reviewed, alongside discussions on debt service, contingent appropriations, and distributions to other government agencies.