March 19, 2018 is Next Henderson City Council Meeting Date
The Henderson City Council meeting previously scheduled for this evening, March 12, 2018 was postponed until Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. because of inclement weather.
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Henderson City Council Boards and Commissions Meeting Feb 1, 2018
In a press release, Esther McCrackin, City Clerk – City of Henderson, NC, informed local media:
The Boards and Commissions Committee of the Henderson City Council will meet on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in the large conference room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to consider applications for various boards, committees and commissions. The public is welcome to attend.
Henderson City Council Meeting 1-8-18
Update: 9 p.m.
Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington told WIZS News that the resolutions covered below “both passed unanimously.” Furthermore, he said, “The Department of Transportation came up with another $100,000 on the project.” He said he received the call today.
These two resolutions considered at Monday night’s meeting protect the historical aspects of the old First National Bank Building downtown and clear the way for a Beckford Drive widening project.
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In the agenda packet for the Henderson City Council meeting for 1-8-18, among other items, is consideration of a resolution for a First National Bank Building preservation easement downtown and the consideration of a resolution to amend the budget for a Beckford Drive widening project.
Several potential buyers had expressed an interest in purchasing the old First National Bank Building, but the offers were low.
City Manager Frank Frazier said, “Our land planning committee met and asked the staff to draw up some covenants to protect the integrity of that building. We wanted to make sure whatever was done, particularly with the outside of the building, to make sure that’s kept in tact and so forth.”
The City would love to see it restored and in private hands but also wants some guidelines to protect the historical nature of the building.
A City Council Action Form, which is also part of the agenda packet, said, “The City-owned First National Bank building is one of the most important structures in the City’s historical downtown district, which was established in 1987. Staff recommends that the building’s unique character be protected through restrictions placed in any deed used to transfer ownership.”
As to the matter of widening Beckford Drive, the portion up for consideration is from the front of the City Operations Center down to the next intersection near the Universal Commerce Center and the Social Security Administration office.
Frazier said, “It’s to widen from two lanes to three lanes to get a turn lane in there plus a sidewalk if funds are available. We got the money years ago through Congress really with a re-authorization bill. We’ve been working for years getting rights of way…We’re getting close to being able to go out to bid on the project.”
Alderman 2nd Ward At Large Burnette Sworn In
Monday night at the Henderson City Council Meeting, three incumbent City Councilpersons were sworn in plus newly-elected City Councilman William Burnette.
Sara Coffey (Ward 1 At Large), Garry Daeke (Ward 3 Ward) and Fearldine Simmons (Ward 4 Ward) were sworn in as was Burnette. Burnette won the Ward 2 At Large seat on October 10, 2017 vacated by Mike Inscoe. Burnette was challenged only by a write-in campaign and earned over 96 percent of the 341 votes cast.
In a phone interview Monday afternoon, Burnette said, “I’m excited about it, a little anxious, a little excited, looking forward to it.” He said, “You can do one of two things. You can sit at home and complain or you can get involved and try to make a difference, so I’m trying to get involved and trying to make a difference.”
When asked what his platform is or his projects or his thoughts about where he wanted to head, he said, “There’s three things I think the whole City Council is on agreement on. That’s jobs, drugs and violence.”
He said the City needs more tax base and something needs to be done about drugs and violence and that every city council member he’s talked to is in agreement with that.
Burnette said, “We’ve got to do something.” When asked what can be done, he said, “Part of the problem is people are scared. If they see something suspicious, they don’t want to call the police to come check it out. We’ve got to get — the community has got to get involved. We’ve got to take communities back. We’ve got to get involved. If we see something, we’ve got to call somebody. We just can’t let it keep going. It’s going to take the whole community. The City Council and the County Commissioners can’t do it by themselves. It’s going to take everybody getting involved to take care of drugs and violence in Vance County.”
He said, “In my opinion lack of jobs is why we have drugs and violence. People don’t have anything to do. They’re making money selling drugs on the street because they don’t have any jobs.” Burnette said, “We need to build the tax base so people will have a job.”
He said Mako Medical was a good start, but we need industries to come to Vance County. In terms of economic development incentives, he said if Vance County doesn’t do it, other counties will.
Henderson City Council Reorganizational Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE
Henderson City Council Reorganizational Meeting
Monday, 11 December 2017
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536
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Item 10 in the agenda is for the reorganization of the council. There will be a presentation to and remarks by outgoing Council Member Mike Inscoe. Newly elected council members will be sworn in including William Burnette, who won election of Inscoe’s seat. Inscoe did not file or run in October. Incumbents Sara Coffey, Garry Daeke and Fearldine Simmons will be sworn in.
The council will then recess for a reception before calling the meeting back to order about 20 minutes later to proceed with a roll call, a pubic hearing and new business.
To review the WIZS News tabulations from the October 10, 2017 non-partisan city election, please click here.
Henderson City Council annual Strategic Planning Retreat set for this week
The Henderson City Council will meet for its annual Strategic Planning Retreat on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the Henderson Country Club from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a working dinner and on Thursday, February 2, 2017, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Room at the Perry Memorial Library. A quorum is expected at both meetings; however, no final action will be taken at either meeting. The public is welcome to observe.
Esther J. McCrackin
City Clerk – City of Henderson, NC
134 Rose Avenue
P.O. Box 1434
Henderson, NC 27536
Henderson Land Planning Committee to meet Thursday
The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee will meet on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss policy, ordinances and penalties associated with property within the City, along with issues associated with City owned properties. Other items may be discussed as a result of this discussion. The public is welcome.
Esther J. McCrackin
City Clerk – City of Henderson, NC
134 Rose Avenue
P.O. Box 1434
Henderson, NC 27536
Tel: 252-430-5705
Fax: 252-492-7935
Henderson’s Housing Advisory Committee to meet Thursday
The Henderson City Council’s Housing Advisory Committee will meet in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue, on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to continue review/discussion regarding housing issues.
It is possible a quorum of City Council members may attend; however, no action by Council will be taken during this meeting.
Upcoming City of Henderson Meetings
The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss property issues.
The Henderson City Council’s Housing Advisory Committee will meet in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue, on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to continue review/discussion regarding housing issues. It is possible a quorum of City Council members may attend; however, no action by Council will be taken during this meeting.
Mayor Eddie Ellington calls for special meeting
Mayor Ellington has requested a Special Called Meeting of the Henderson City Council for Friday, October 28, 2016 at 12:00 noon. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a wastewater agreement relating to the ongoing construction project and approving a Kerr Lake Regional Water repair relative to the generator wiring to the raw water pump station.
This meeting will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC.
The public is welcome to attend.