STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ORANGE  ) )  July2 23, 2024  BEITREMEMBERED THAT al Regular Meeting of the Orange City Council oft the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was heldi in the City Council Chambers (Orange PublicLibrary Auditorium)  on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Larry Spears Jr. Paul Burch Matt Chandler Brad Childs Terrie T. Salter Mary McKenna Caroline Hennigan Michael Kunst Jay Trahan Patricia Anderson Jennifer Pool Cheryl Zeto Lane Martin John Bilbo Kelvin Knauf Adam Jack Divon Williams Hillary Gravett John Dee Taylor Teddy Hilyar Mike Zeto Jake Travis Isaac Henry Guy Goodson Brenna Manasco Alison Clary  Mayor Mayor Pro-Tem Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member 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 Con m m unity Development Director of Public' Works Deputy Director of CVB/Assistant to the City Manager Assistant EDC Director Code Enforcement Officer Code Enforcement Officer CIS Manager ITT Technician Police Baliff City Attorney Library Director Communication and Marketing Coordinator  COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:  STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT:    Regular Meeting  2  July 23, 2024  Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council Member Salter 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, TEXASHAVE BEEN MET IN RELATION TO ALL MINUTES AND PENDING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ONTHIS AGENDAANDTHATTHE READINGOFSUCHITEMSBECONFNED 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  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: CITIZEN COMMENTS  None  Kelly Kays, DVM, 46718 IH-10 East, Winnie, Texas, advised she is helping the City with a grant, called Best Friends. She advised the grant will help with vaccinate intake. Ms. Kays advised the City needs to adopt an ordinance addressing this along with trap, neuter and release, which will Sherri Garcia, 4110 Swallow Street, advised she helps Dr. Kays with the intake of animals. She advised she would be willing to work with the City to form a volunteer program. Jim Malain, Entergy Orange, 409 Strickland Drive, briefed Council on the Entergy Storm Cliff Brookshire, 856 Cherokee Trail, advised hei is concerned about his FOIAI request, value of his house andi ith being condemned and demolished. He advised he has been trying to get documents for two years. He advised he turned in his request in March and it took three months to get a response. Mr. Brookshire advised he received a response denying his request. He also advised he has concerns regarding Code Enforcement going on private property. Mr. Brookshire advised Daniel McClure, 2506 Gregory, advised he has concerns regarding the response from Orange County regarding the chemical release at Eagle Railcar Services on July 18"h. He advised itv was Robert Crane, Acadian Ambulance, advised everything went well from the responsive side  allow the City to accept donations to pay for these activities.  Preparedness regarding Hurricane Beryl.  he will be at the next Council Meeting.  handled inappropriately. regarding the chemical release.    Regular Meeting  3  July 23, 2024  CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS  Ms. Williams advised there is only 73 days until the 4th Annual Orangetober Festival, October 4th through the 6th. She advised the Rotary Club will be in charge of the vendor market.  CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES  ume42024SPECALCALORANOEECONOMCWICDEVELOPMENTCORPORATIONMEETING JUNE 25, 2024 ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING MINUTES  JULY 9, 2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Council Member Childs moved to approve the foregoing three items ont the Consent Agendainone motion. Secondt to the motion was made by Council Member Salterwhich carried with thet following  vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter and Council Member McKenna  None  PRESENTATION  DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, POST: 2775, ORANGE, TEXAS REGARDING ITS CURRENT STATUS AND POSSIBLE Mayor Spears advisedi that he along with Mayor Pro-Tem Burchand Council Member Chandler met with Commander Seth Watkins regarding the repairs that need to be made to the VFW. Commander Watkins advised the VFW's purpose is to provide a support system tot the Veterans and their families. He advised on the following information regarding the VFW: Provide Resources and Information regarding military issues  FUTURE RENOVATION OPPORTUNITIES.  Relief Fund Scholarships Made up of volunteers  Place to call home and provides an environment where Veterans can be understood In 2023/2024 acknowledged as the number one District for the State of Texas  In 2023/ 2024 performed 164 community projects The closest VFWS are in Nederland or Jasper    Regular Meeting  4  July 23, 2024  Mayor Spears advised the citizens to contact Commander Watkins ift they would like to help. He advised the bids were over $2 million to repair the facility. Mayor Spears suggested forming a small committee to be proactive and not reactive. He advised the VFWis the largest facilityi in the  City for reunions, Mardi Gras, etc.  ORDINANCES FINAL READING:  ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ORANGE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDMANCES,CHAPTERIENTTED'GEMERALPROVSONS),SECTION11OSENTTLED 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, OROTHER CHARGE; ANDI PROVIDINGANEFFECTIVEDATE. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by  (FIRST READING JULY 9, 2024)  Council Member McKenna which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter and Council Member McKenna  None  Acopy of this ordinance is being made a part of these minutes as Ordinance Number 2024-15.  RESOLUTIONS  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO CONTRACT WITH ARCENEAUXWILSONGCOLE, LLCREGARDINGGRANTADMNSTRATIONSERVICESFOR THE TEXASGENERAL LANDOFFICE (GLO), COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT BLOCKGRANT- DISASTERRECOVERY (CDBG-DR)2017HURRICANEMARVEYINFRASTRUCTURE GRANT, Council Member McKenna moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by  CONTRACT NO. 20-065-140-C594.  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 and Council Member McKenna  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  A copy of this resolution is being made a part oft these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-49.    Regular Meeting  5  July 23, 2024  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO CONTRACT WITH TRAYORGASSOCAIES, INC. REGARDINGGRANTADMINSTRATIONSERVICESFORTHE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO), COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR) 2019 TROPICAL STORM IMELDA INFRASTRUCTURE Council Member Chandler moved to approve the resolution. Second toi the motion was made by  GRANT, CONTRACT NO. 24-067-029-E217.  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:  None  A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-50. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT #2 TO CONTRACT WITH TRAYLOR & ASSOCIATES, INC. REGARDING GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE TEXAS GENERALLANDOFFICE (GLO), COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT BLOCKGRANT- DISASTERI RECOVERY/CDBG-DR.20NEMAVEYARVEYNEFRASTRUCTURE GRANT, Council Member Childs moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by  CONTRACT NO. 20-065-140-C594.  Mayor Pro-Tem Burch which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter and Council Member McKenna  None  Acopy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-51. RESOLUTION/ AWARDING AC CONTRACTTO DUHON CONSTRUCTION INANAMOUNTNOT TO EXCEED $6,500 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL CONCRETE RAMPS ATTHE RIVERSIDE PAVILION TO BE FUNDED BY THE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAXI RESERVE FUND. Council Member Chandler 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 and Council Member McKenna  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-52.    Regular Meeting  6  July 23, 2024  RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TEXAS MATERIALS IN AN AMOUNT NOTT TO EXCEED5276,2250FORTHETULMEROADAZI-STREETROADWAYREHABILTATON, Mayor Spears moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Mayor Pro-  BID FORM"A".  Tem Burch which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter and Council Member McKenna  None  Ad copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-53.  DISCUSSIONACTION INVESTMENT POLICY.  MOTIONACKNOWLEDGING ANNUAL REVIEW. AND. ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF ORANGE Council Member Chandler moved to approve the motion. Second to 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 and Council Member McKenna  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. Member Salter which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE:  None  MOTIONACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE CITY'S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT Council Member Childs moved to approve the motion. Second tot the motion was made by Council  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter and Council Member McKenna  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. Second tot the motion was made by Council  Member Salter which carried with the following vote:    Regular Meeting  7  July 23, 2024  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter and Council Member McKenna  None  MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. Council Member Childs moved to approve the motion. Second tot the motion was made by Council  Member Salter which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter and Council Member McKenna  None  MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF AI MOTION OF INTENT. APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH ORANGE SPINNING WHEEL HOLDING, LLC (RED'S LIQUOR), 6928B HWY 87, ORANGE TEXAS 77632 FOR ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000 FORTHE Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. Second tot the motion was made by Council  PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  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: STRUCTURES AS FOLLOWS: 1411 SIMMONS DRIVE 601 2ND STREET 911 10TH STREET 98 GREEN AVENUE  None  MOTION AWARDING THE BIDS FOR DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF SUBSTANDARD  CEASER LANDSCAPING & CONST. LARK GROUP, INC. CEASER LANDSCAPING & CONST. CEASER LANDSCAPING & CONST.  $3,000 $6,400 $5,000 $3,000  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 and Council Member McKenna  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None    Regular Meeting  8  July 23, 2024  DISCUSSION OF THE CITY OF ORANGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION7801-DUTY OF RESIDENTIAL OWNER AND RENTER, SECTION 7.802 - DUTY OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS, AND SECTION 11.907 - ILLICIT DISCHARGES, AND OTHER ORDIMANCESASTHEYAPALYTOMOMEDCUTGPASSAMDOTMERDERDEBRISINROADWAY. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch advised of the problems regarding blowing grass clippings ini the roadway. He advised the City needs to make citizens conscious that this is illegal and that it cannot be done. Mayor Spears suggested making a flyer and posting it on the City's Website and Facebook Page  to get the information out to the citizens. CITY MANAGER REPORT  Mr. Kunst advised the City will be receiving the certified property tax values soon. He advised Council will receive the proposed budget att the August 13+h City Councill Meeting and a Special Call Meeting willl be scheduled as at follow up. Mr. Kunst advised he will be out oft the office this Friday  and that August will also be no-tie. CITY COUNCIL REPORT  Mayor Spears thanked Mr. Knauf and his department and Mr. Jack and his department for cutting  the foliage and improving the view at the intersection of 20th and Park.  ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION  12. a)  Deliberation with City Attorney pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government (1) Deliberation regarding economic development pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087 - International Paper.  Code:  The Council met in a closed executive session at 6:28 p.m.  RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION  The Council reconvened in open session at 7:03 p.m. TAKE. ACTION AS NECESSARY REGARDING ITEM 12 a(1). Mayor Spears read the following two motions:  MOTIONAPPROVINGACHAPTER380ADVALOREMPROPERIYTAXABATEMENTAT809 FOR A 10-YEAR PERIOD(DATES TO BE CONFIRMED) WITH THE CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR A POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEARS FOR PROJECT BLUE    Regular Meeting  9  July 23, 2024  OLEANDERLOCATEDATEDATINTERMITONALPAPERCOWPAN/.MwNGE; TEXAS 77632, AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMINATION OF EXISTING AGREEMENTS WITH Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. Second tot the motion was made by Council  INTERNATIONAL PAPER.  Member Childs which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter and Council Member McKenna  None  MOTION OF SUPPORT APPROVING PENDING ACTION BY THE ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RELATED TO ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 EACH YEAR OVER A TWO- YEAR PERIOD (DATES TOBE CONFIRMED) WITHATOTAL NOTTOI EXCEED $400,000FOR PROJECT BLUE OLEANDER. ATINTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY, HWY87N N., ORANGE, TX 77632 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMINATION OF EXISTING AGREEMENTS WITH INTERNATIONAL PAPER. Council Member Childs 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: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter and Council Member McKenna  None  ADJOURMMENT  There being no further business before the Council, Council Member Childs moved to adjourn the meeting. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Salter which carried unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.  ATTEST:  Gh  Pokh Patricia Anderson, City Secretary