STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ORANGE  ) )  July 9, 2024  BEI ITF REMEMBERED THAT a Regular Meeting of the Orange City Council oft the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was heldi in the City Council Chambers (Orange Public Library Auditorium)  on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.  COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Larry Spears Jr. Paul Burch Matt Chandler Brad Childs Terrie T. Salter Mary McKenna Caroline Hennigan None Michael Kunst Jay Trahan Patricia Anderson Jennifer Pool Cheryl Zeto Lane Martin John Bilbo Kelvin Knauf Adam. Jack Brenna Manasco Divon Williams Payton Smith Hillary Gravett Alison Clary Mike Zeto Jake Travis Guy Goodson None  Mayor Mayor Pro-Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member  COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:  City Manager Assistant City Manager, Director of Economic Development City Secretary Deputy City Secretary Director of Finance Chief of Police Fire Chief Director of Planning and Comr m ur nity Development Director of Public Works Library Director Deputy Director of CVB/Assistant to the City Manager Deputy Fire Chief Assistant EDC Director Communication and Marketing Coordinator CIS Manager ITTechnician City Attorney  STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT:  Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.    Regular Meeting  2  July 9, 2024  Council Member McKenna led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.  MOTION FINDING THAT THE ADVANCE POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 8.1200 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS HAVE BEEN MET IN RELATION TO ALL MINUTES AND PENDING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ONTHIS AGENDAANDTHATTHE READINGOFSUCHITEMSBECONFINED TO THE CAPTIONS AS ARE AGREED UPON BY THE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Council Member Chandler moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by  Mayor Pro-Tem Burch which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: CITIZEN COMMENTS  None  Clyde McKee, President of the Stark Foundation, advised the Foundation operates a number of venues in the City that bring quality of life to Orange. He advised the Foundation is focusing on adding more Christmas lights andi willl be adding 4' to the Christmas Tree at Stark Park. He: advised the Foundation is making adjustments tol handle the crowds that visit Shangri Lai fort the Christmas Strolls. Mr. McKee thanked the City for the Shangri La sidewalk addition. He advised they help with the crowd control at Shangri La. Mr. McKee advised the Foundation appreciates the Angela Mason, Executive Director of Shangri La, advised they are preparing for the Christmas Strolls. She thanked the City for the sidewalk addition and is excited to see how many citizens will Robert Crane, 5624 Pine Needle Drive, updated the Council on the EMT class. He advised 186  partnership it has with the City of Orange.  attend the Strolls.  students are enrolled in the class and that it starts July 15!h.  CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS  Ms. Williams advised the July 4th Celebration was a spectacular and wonderful event and was well attended. She advised the City has received many positive comments. She thanked everyone that Mayor Spears advised he is happy with the July 4th Celebration. He advised hei talked with people from Jasper, Beaumont and other surrounding areas. Mayor Spears advised all different nationalities hanging out that is what July 4th is all about. He spoke volumes about who we are and what we are about. He advised the eighteen minute firework show was phenomenal.  was involved to make the event a success.    Regular Meeting  3  July 9, 2024  Ms. Williams advised the deadline to submit Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax applications is. July 12th Fire Chief Bilbo advised Deputy Fire Chief Smith completed a two year program to earn his Texas Fire ChiefsAcademy- CertifiedF Firel Executive, "CFE professional designation. He advised Deputy Fire Chief Smith also obtained his Associate's Degree and is now working on his Bachelor's  by 5:00 p.m.  Degree.  CONSENT AGENDA  MAY 28, 2024 ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING MINUTES  JUNE 25, 2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the foregoing two items on the consent agenda in one motion. Second to the motion was made by Council Member McKenna which carried with the  following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  PRESENTATION  PRESENTATION ON THE CITY OF ORANGE LOGO TAGLINE.  Ms. Clary presented a slide of the City of Orange Logo and Tagline, "Where Texas Starts, A  Brighter Future Begins". ORDINANCES FIRST READING:  ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ORANGE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF OROIMANCES,CHAPTERIENTITLED GENERALPROVISIOVSONS,SECTION1.106ENTILED GENERAL PENALTY FOR CODE VIOLATIONS) BY RENAMING AND RECODIFYING THE SECTION (TO BE ENTITLED "PENALTIES AND CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES") AND ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR THE USE OF A CREDIT CARD PAYMENT OF A FEE, FINE, PENALTY, UTILITY CHARGE, OR OTHER CHARGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council Member Childs moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by  Council Member Chandler which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council    Regular Meeting  4  July 9, 2024  Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  RESOLUTIONS FINAL READING:  RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EDC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NEXCORE, AT CHRISTUS HOSPITAL - ORANGE, 6901 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000. (FIRST READING JUNE 25, 2024) Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by  Council Member McKenna which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter and Council Member McKenna  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Council Member Hennigan  A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-44. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK POOL MEMBERSTOFORAJOINTSELP-INSURANCEPOOLTOBENAMEDTHETEXASMUNICIPAL LEAGUEJOINTCYBERLIABLITYANDDATABREACHRESPONSESELF-INSURANCEFUND. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by  Council Member Salter which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  Acopy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-45. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH MCGRIFFINSURANCELLCFORMANAGEMENTOFTHEE BIDDINGPROCESS, BIDANALYSIS ANDCONSULTATIONSERVICESFOREMPLOYEEGROUPHEALTHINSURANCE BENEFITS. Council Member Chandler moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by  Council Member Childs which carried with the following vote:    Regular Meeting  5  July 9, 2024  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING. AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  A copy of this resolution is being made a part oft these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-46. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CADENCE EQUIPMENT FINANCE FOR THE LEASE-PURCHASE FINANCING FORFOUR GVENCIESATAMAMOUNTNOTTOEXCEED Mayor Spears moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Council  $165,000 FOR. A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS.  Member Hennigan which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-47. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CADENCE EQUIPMENT FINANCE FOR THE LEASE-PURCHASE FINANCING FOR A FREIGHTLINER GRAPPLE TRUCK AT AN AMOUNT Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the resolution. Second tot the motion was made by  NOT TO EXCEED $220,600 FOR. A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS. Council Member Chandler which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-48.  DISCUSSIONACTION  MOTIONAPPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE EDC CONCERNING. A TIMELINE EXTENSION THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024 FOR CHILDS MANUFACTURING AND BUILDING SUPPLY, Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by  INC. DUE TO COORDINATION EFFORTS FOR TXDOT. Council Member Chandler which carried with the following vote:    Regular Meeting  6  July 9, 2024  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING. AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  Council Member Childs recused himself from any discussion and action taken on this item. MOTIONAPPROVING: BRITTANYO CHANDLERTOTHECONVENTIONANDVISITORS BUREAU ADVISORY BUREAUF FORATWOYEARTERM, EFFECTIVE BEGINNING, JULY9,2024-JULY Council Member Salter moved to approve the motion. Second toi the motion was made by Mayor  9, 2026.  Pro-Tem Burch which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING. AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  Council Member Chandler recused himself from any discussion and action taken on this item. MOTION APPROVING RONNIE A.E. CROCKET SR. TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU ADVISORY BUREAU FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM, EFFECTIVE BEGINNING JULY 9, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Council  2024- - JULY 9, 2026.  Member Chandler which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE APPROVAL TO GRANT EMERGENCYPURCHASINGAUTHORITYTOEXTENDTHETEMPORARYPUMPRENTALAND Mr. Jack briefed the Council on the issues regarding the pumps at the Jackson Street Wastewater Treatment Plant. He advised Staffi is requesting emergency purchasing authorityi in an amount not toe exceed $300,0001 to extend the temporary pumpr rental for sixteen weeks and purchase two new Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the emergency purchasing authority to extend the temporary pump rental and purchase two new 16i inch pumps and controls. Second to the motion was made by Council Member McKenna which carried with the following vote:  PURCHASE TWO NEW 16 INCH PUMPS AND CONTROLS.  16 inch pumps and controls.    Regular Meeting  7  July 9, 2024  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: ALLEYS AND EASEMENTS.  None  DISCUSSIONRENREGARDINGTHEREMOVALANDREPLACEMENTOFOBSTRUCTIONS WITHIN Mr. Jack presented a PowerPoint Presentation on, Alleys and Easements. A copy of this  Presentation is included in and being made a part of these minutes.  CITY MANAGER REPORT  Mr. Kunst advised he will be out of the office tomorrow. He also advised July 15!h is the Mayor's  Birthday.  CITY COUNCIL REPORT  Mayor Pro-Tem Burch advised a constituent contacted him regarding citizens blowing their grass into the streets and that it affects the drainage system. He advised this is illegal. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch advised making a FaceBook post and putting it on the City's Website Page that it is illegal  to do this.  Council Member Childs advised he is glad the City is buying vehicles locally.  Council Member McKenna thanked the City for its drainage improvements. She advised she can Mayor Spears thanked everyone who was involved with the July 4th Celebration. He thanked Deputy Fire Chief Smith for being prepared for emergencies. Mayor Spears askedi ift the City could keep the old grapple truck and turn it into a high water rescue vehicle. He advised of a blind spot on some abandoned property across from Shangri La. He asked if Mr. Knauf could look into it.  see the positive effects.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business before the Council, Council Member Chandler moved to adjourn the meeting. Second to the motion was made by Council Member McKenna which carried  unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.    Regular Meeting  8  July 9, 2024  Larry  Mayor  ATTEST: Ah Patricia Anderson, City Secretary