Commissioner's Court sets public hearing for speed limit on County Road 4330 and 4331

The Henderson County Commissioners Court convened on July 10, 2025, at 9:04 AM, with a quorum present. The meeting began with an invocation led by Juan Moreno from the First Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

The court proceeded to citizen comments, where Melody Belcher expressed her intention to speak regarding the setting of a speed limit, which would be addressed later in the meeting. There were no additional citizen comments or court announcements.

The first agenda item involved the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on April 29, 2025. Commissioner Tooley moved to approve the minutes as presented, and Commissioner Spivey seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Next, the court considered a request for a refund of overpayment of taxes from the Henderson County tax assessor-collector. The total amount for approval was $17,317.73. After a brief inquiry regarding the nature of the judgment related to the refund, Commissioner Ricksen made a motion to approve the request, which was seconded by Commissioner McCam. This motion also passed unanimously.

The meeting then transitioned to a public hearing set for 9:05 AM, which commenced at 9:08 AM. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss establishing a speed limit of 30 miles per hour on County Roads 4330 and 4331 in Precinct 4. The court invited public participation, allowing individuals to address the court for three minutes each.

Overall, the meeting progressed smoothly, with key decisions made regarding the approval of minutes and tax refunds, setting the stage for further discussions on community safety measures related to speed limits.