STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ORANGE  ) )  August 13, 2024  BEITF REMEMBERED THAT al Regular Meeting oft the Orange City Council of the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was held int the City Council Chambers (Orange Public Library Auditorium)  on Tuesday, August 13, 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 Payton Smith Kelvin Knauf Adam Jack Brenna Manasco Divon Williams Hillary Gravett Alison Clary Rita Monson Madison Floyd Balie Viator Mike Zeto Jake Travis Isaac Henry Guy Goodson John Bilbo  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 Deputy Fire Chief Director of Planning and Com m unity Development Director of Public Works Library Director Deputy Director of CVB/Assistant to the City Manager Assistant EDC Director Communication and Marketing Coordinator Grants Planner Deputy Director of Public Works Public Works Secretary CIS Manager ITTechnician Police Baliff City Attorney Fire Cheif  STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT:    Regular Meeting  2  August 13, 2024  Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.  Council Member Chandler 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 RESOLUTIONSONSONTHISAGENDAANDTHATTHEREADINGOFSUCHITEMSBECONFINED TO THE CAPTIONS AS ARE AGREED UPON BY THE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. Second tot 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 Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: CITIZEN COMMENTS  None  Scott Burleigh, 4250' White Oak Road, advised he is concerned about the condition of White Oak Road. He advised the road needs repaired. He asked if at least the middle section of the road Raenada Mason, Small Business Administration, advised due to Hurricane Beryl being declared a Federal Disaster, there is Federal assistance available. She advised of the funding that is available. Ms. Mason advised they are set up att the Orange County Convention and Expo Center Logan! Russell, 7001 Hickery Trails, advised hei isa asmall business owner: and is planning to! become an urban planner. He advised he would like to help Orange become a stronger town and to help Orange grow. He addressed several concerns hel has about Orange. He advised he is dedicated  could be repaired this year.  and the deadline to apply for assistance is October 10th.  to finding solutions to his concerns. CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS  Ms. Williams advised there are 52 days from the Annual Orangetober Festival. She advised the  Festival will take place October 4th through October 6th.    Regular Meeting CONSENT AGENDA  3  August1 13, 2024  JUNE 4, 2024 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES  JULY 9, 2024 ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING MINUTES  JULY23, 2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Council Member Childs moved to approve the foregoing threei items on the Consent. Agendai ainone motion. Second to the motion was madel by Council Member Salter which carried with thei 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  BRIEFING ON THE LEVINGSTON PARK MASTER PLAN. presentation is included in and being made a part of these minutes.  Mr. Jack presented al PowerPoint Presentation on thel Levingston Park Master Plan. Acopy oft this Dr. Marilyn Guidry, Assistant Director of Research and Data Management, Center for Resiliency, Lamar University, advised she is pleased to be involved int this process. Dr. Guidry advised she lives close to Levingston Park and thati it is a' "diamond in the rough" and iti is worth thei investment. Mary Bernard, Coordinator of the Big Thicket Biosphere Reserve, advised they are the Levingston Park Restoration Committee consisting of conservationists from Hardin, Jefferson and Orange Counties. She advised they prepared the proposed plan as connecting the City of Orange along Adams Bayou in a waterway greenway. Ms. Bernard advised they envision the park as a natural artery extending from the freeway to greenway with padding trails, birdwatching facilities, fishing piers, and much more. She advised Levingston Park will always be available to the residents of Orange and has the potential to attract more visitors and naturalists to appreciate Orange.  RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTIONAWARDINGACONTRACTTOMCIMNISCONSTRUCTIONINC. INANAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $74,696.36 FOR THE BID #2024-26 COVE RECREATION PAVILION Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by  PROJECT.  Council Member McKenna which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council    Regular Meeting  4  August 13, 2024  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 2024-54.  DSCUSSIONACTION  MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND ASSIGNMENT REQUEST FROM NEXCORE (CHRISTUS HOSPITAL - ORANGE), 6901 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 SAFNX MOB ORANGE LLC,ADELAWARELIMITEDLIABILITYCOMPANY,6901MEDICALCENTERDRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 CONCERNING AN EDC INCENTIVE FOR ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF Council Member McKenna moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  Council 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  MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF A MOTION OF INTENT APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH LUIGI'S ITALIAN GRILL, 3108 EDGAR BROWNDRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS77630FORELIGBLEINFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $92,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. Second tot the motion was made by Council  DEVELOPMENT.  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  MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC CONCERNING A TIMELINE EXTENSIONTHROUGHFEBRUARY28, 2025, FORSTUDIO17, 1700W.ALLIEPAYNEROAD,  ORANGE, TEXAS 77632 DUE TO CONSTRUCTION DELAYS.    Regular Meeting  5  August13,2024  Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the motion. 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 Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: MOTION, APPOINTING, EXPIRING AUGUST 13, 2028.  None  TOTHECITIZENSADVISADVISORYCOMMITEE FOR TERM  Council Member Hennigan moved to appoint Benny Rhoads to the Citizens' Advisory Committee. Second toi the motion was made by Council Member Childs 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: THE CITY OF ORANGE.  None  MOTIONACKNOWLEDGINGRECEIPTOFTHEFISCAL YEAR: 2025PROPOSED: BUDGETFOR Council Member Hennigan 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:  None  MOTION, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE 2024 CERTIFIED APPRAISED VALUES AND THE CORRESPONDING REPORTS FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. 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 Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None    Regular Meeting  6  August 13, 2024  MOTIONACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE CERTIFCATONOFTHE2024ANTICPATED Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by  COLLECTION RATE. AND 2023 EXCESS DEBT COLLECTION. 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  MOTIONACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE STATEMENT OF 2024TAXRATES ANDTHE CORRESPONDING WORKSHEETS FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR Council Member Chandler moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by  COLLECTOR.  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: CITY MANAGER REPORT  None  Mr. Kunst advised of the following meetings:  Tuesday, August 20"h, Special Call Meeting, Budget Workshop at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 27t, Regular City Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 3rd, Special Call Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 10th, Regular City Council Meeting at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 24Hh, Regular City Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m.  CITY COUNCIL REPORT Cove Recreational Area.  Council Member McKenna advised it was a great day in the Cove for the Ribbon Cutting for the Mayor Pro-Tem Burch advised the Blues Festival was awesome. He advised he received a call regarding Gloria Street. He advised there is a pot hole that needs to be repaired. Council Member Saltert thanked everyone who helpedy witht the Covel RecreationArea. She advised the Blues Festival was very nice. She advised she received a call regarding citizens parking on the lawn at Sunset Park. She asked citizens to please do not park on the lawn.    Regular Meeting  7  August 13, 2024  Mayor Spears thankedi thet following Orange EconomicD Development Corporation Directors fortheir hard work and dedication; Tramena Horn, Margaret Hope-Adams, Jason Rodrigue and George Mortimer. He thanked all the entities who participated in the "Back to School Orange". He also thanked the citizens who spoke during Citizen Comments and advised the Council will work with them. Mayor Spears advised the City is about to experience a time where a lot of decisions will have to be made regarding the budget, which has not had to be done in the last 6 years he has been Mayor. He advised the City has had an adverse effect due tot the economy and the City has not had to raise the tax rate since he has been Mayor. He advised there has been a decline in sales tax, people shopping locally and the closure of Invista and International Paper, which has effected the budget. He advised the City will be transparent and find a way to do what is best for Mr. Kunst advised when Council comes out of the Closed Executive Session, they will set the tax Mayor Spears advised Council is only setting the ceiling for the rate, the highest it can go, not the  the City. cap, not the rate. tax rate.  ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION  11. a)  Deliberation with City Attorney pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government (1) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation in regards to Elboney Green versus the City of (2) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - consultation on Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations with the International. Association of Firefighters, Local#1432. (3) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - consultation on Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations with the Orange Municipal Police Association.  Code:  Orange.  The Council met in a closed executive session at 9:51 a.m.  RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION  The Council reconvened in open session at 10:28 a.m.  TAKE. ACTION AS NECESSARY REGARDING ITEMS 11a (1), 11a (2) and 11a (3).  No Action was taken.    Regular Meeting DISCUSSIONACTION  8  August 13, 2024  DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE TAXI RATE. IF PROPOSED TAX RATE WILL EXCEED THE NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE TAKE RECORD VOTE AND SCHEDULE A THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ONT TAX INCREASE FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS WILL BE PUBLISHED AND POSTED PER THE REQUIRMENTS OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY  PUBLIC HEARING.  CODE SECTION 26.05.  Mayor Pro-Tem Burch read the following motion:  "Imove that the property tax rate bei increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.79700 per $100, which is effectively a 1.57% increase int the tax rate and scheduling a public hearing, on Tuesday, September 3,2024 at 5:30 p.m.". Second to the motion was made by Council 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  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 Salter which carried  unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.  -  Larry Spears Jr., Mayor  ATTEST:  City Secretary  TE