STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ORANGE  ) )  August13,2024  BEI IT REMEMBERED THAT a meeting of the Orange Economic Development Corporation of the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was heldi int the City Council Chambers (Library Auditorium)  on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. EDC MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jason Rodrigue Brad Childs Paul Burch George Mortimer Larry Spears, Jr. Tramena Horn Margaretmope-Adams None Mary McKenna Caroline Hennigan Matt Chandler Terrie T. Salter Michael Kunst JayTrahan Patricia Anderson Jennifer Pool Hillary Gravett Cheryl Zeto Mike Zeto Lane Martin Adam Jack Balie Viator None  President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Director Director Director (arrived at 8:15 am)  EDC MEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:  Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member City Manager Assistant City Manager, Director of Economic Development City Secretary Deputy City Secretary Assistant EDC Director Director of Finance CIS Manager Chief of Police Director of Public Works PublicWorks Secretary  STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT:  President Rodrigue called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.  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 BEENI METINF RELATIONTOALL MINUTES ANDI PENDING RESOLUTIONS ON THISAGENDA AND THAT THE READING OF SUCH ITEMS BE CONFINED TO THE CAPTION OF THE  RESOLUTIONS.    Orange Economic Development Corporation 2  August 13, 2024  Secretary Burch moved to approve the motion. Second tot the motion was made by Director Horn,  which carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING  Vice-President Childs moved to approve the minutes of the July 23, 2024 Orange Economic Development Corporation Meeting. Second to the motion was made by Secretary Burch, which  CONDUCTAPUBLICHEARING: FORTHE PURPOSEOFRECEMINGCOMMENTSREGARDING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES RELATED TO INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT LUIGI'S ITALIAN GRILL, 3108 EDGAR BROWN DRIVE, ORANGE, TX 77630 IN AN AMOUNT NOTT TO  EXCEED $92,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  The Public Hearing began at 8:02 am.  Ms. Gravett began the public hearing with an overview of the infrastructure improvements. She advised ar new pole sign would bei installed as well as ar new grease trap and approximately 1001 feet Mr. Hajdari, owner of Luigi's Italian Grill, thanked the Commission and City for supporting his business and advised that their support is why he relocated to the City three years ago. Director Spears advised he is happy to have Luigi's in Orange and mentioned Luigi's was in business for 11 years in the City of West Orange. He advised he is glad an empty building was President Rodrigue advised he hopes the infrastructure improvements fixes the drainage issues.  of sewer line replaced.  saved by being inhabited by Luigi's.  The Public Hearing ended at 8:04 am. DISCUSSIONACTION  MOTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH LUIGI'S ITALIAN GRILL, 3108 EDGAR BROWN DRIVE, ORANGE, TX 77630 FOR ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $92,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.    Orange Economic Development Corporation 3  August 13, 2024  Secretary Burch moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Treasurer MOTIONAPPROVINGATIMELINE EXTENSIONTHROUGHFEBRUARY28,2025,FORSTUDIO 17,1700W.ALLIE PAYNE ROAD, ORANGE, TEXAS77632DUETOCONSTRUCTIONDELAYS. Mr. Trahan began with some opening remarks. He advised the request would extend through Mr. and Mrs. Henry, owners of Studio 17, advisedi the Commission with al brief update ont the project,  Mortimer, which carried unanimously.  February 2025. as follows:  $1.51 million project  working with Orange County Drainage District and hope to receive approval soon ready to move forward with project, as they are currently busting at the seams  Secretary Burch advised he is happy to see the growth of their business and will miss them as Secretary Burch moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Vice-President MOTIONAPPROVINGAFIRST. AMENDMENTAND: ASSIGNMENTI REQUESTFROMI NEXCORE (CHRISTUS HOSPITAL-ORANGE. 6901 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS, 77630 TO SAFNX MOB ORANGE LLC, DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 6901 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 CONCERNING AN EDC INCENTIVE FOR ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FOR THE Secretary Burch inquired as to if this was Nexcore's first time to ask for an incentive. Mr. Trahan advised this was not their first request, but this request is for the canopy which is in support of the Director Spears moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Director Horn,  neighbors at Northway Shopping Center. Childs, which carried unanimously.  PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  project.  which carried unaimously. REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS There were no reports.  ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION  8. a)  Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations as authorized by (1) Deliberation regarding real estate development project proposal as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code.  Section 551 of the Texas Government Code:    Orange Economic Development Corporation 4  August 13, 2024  (2) Deliberation regarding economic development as authorized by Section 551.087 oft the Texas Government Code International Paper.  The Economic Development Corporation met in a closed- executive session at 8:14 am.  Director Adams arrived toi the meeting at 8:15 am. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION  The Economic Development Corporation reconvened in open session at 8:50 am.  There was no action taken for Items 8 a( (1) and 8a (2).  ADJOURMMENT  There being no further business before the Corporation, Secretary Burch moved to adjourn the meeting. Second to the motion was made by Director Horn, which carried unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 8:51 am.  AR  Secretary -  &E