STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ORANGE  ) )  September 24, 2024  BEITI REMEMBERED THAT a Regular Meeting oft the Orange City Council oft the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was held int the City Council Chambers (Orange Public Library. Auditorium)  on Tuesday, September 24, 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 Brenna Manasco Adam Jack Divon Williams Hillary Gravett Alison Clary Madison Floyd Marvin Benoit John Dee Taylor Teddy Hilyar Mike Zeto Jake Travis Chris Arnold Guy Goodson  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 Com m unity Development Library Director Director of Public Works Deputy Director of CVB/Assistant to the City Manager Assistant EDC Director Communication and Marketing Coordinator Deputy Public Works Director Building Official Code Enforcement Officer Code Enforcement Officer CIS Manager ITTechnician Police Baliff City Attorney    Regular Meeting  2  September 24, 2024  STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT:  None  Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  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 RESOLUTIONSONTHISAGENDAAND: THATTHE READING OF SUCHITEMSBECONFINED TO THE CAPTIONS AS ARE AGREED UPON BY THE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch 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, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: CITIZEN COMMENTS  None  Sylvia King, Gate City Guild, thanked everyone who came out fori the Blues Festival. She advised Fredia Henry, 3821 Anderson Villa, advised she is concerned about the drainage problem in her Candace Bilbo, 4600 Stallion Road, advised she would like to promote the VFWV Winter Market for Veterans on November 16th at the VFW Post 2775 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Becky Greer, 4888 White Oak Road, advised White Oak Road is in need of repair. She advised the citizens who live on that road have been waiting many: years for it to be repaired. She asked Melanie Seever, 224 S. Farragut, advised she rides a bus with school age children and that the trees need to be trimmed as they hit the bus and it scares the children. She also advised there needs to be more street lights for the children who are waiting for the school bus.  the next Blues Festival will be held August 9, 2025.  neighborhood and would like to know ifi it was going to be fixed.  ift the City could at least repair the worst parts of the road.    Regular Meeting  3  September 24, 2024  CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS  Ms. Clary advised the Orange Recreation Center (Rec Center) hosted a Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, September 14"with the Orange Firefighters winning 1St Place and the Orange Public Works Department winning 3rd Place. She advised the Rec Centerwill host a' Youth CO-ED3-on-3 Basketball Tournament this weekend for 6th through 8th graders. Ms. Clary also advised the 4th Annual Orangetober Festival willl be held October 4t through the 6th at the Riverside Pavilion. She gave a brief summary of the schedule of events that will take place over the three days. Acopy  of this schedule is included in and being made a part oft these minutes.  CONSENT AGENDA  AUGUST 13, 2024 ORANGEI ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTCORPORATIONMEETINGMINUTES  SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 SPECIAL CALL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the foregoing three items on the Consent Agenda in one 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  PROCLAMATIONS  A proclamation observing Ovarian and Breast Cancer Awareness Months was accepted by A proclamation observing Fire Prevention Week was accepted by Chief Bilbo. He advised the Orange Fire Department has fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors that are free to citizens inneed. He advised the Fire Department will host its Annual Open House on Monday, October 14" at Central Fire Station. Chief Bilbo also advised the Orange Fire Marshal will be at the following locations to educate the citizens on the fire safety equipment that the businesses sells and for general question and answers about home fire safety: Home Depot, McCoys Tractor Supply and  representatives with the Gift of Life.  Childs Ace Hardware. PUBLIC HEARINGS  CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO UPDATE THE CITIZENS ON THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS FIVE-YEAR DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ). (FIRST PUBLIC HEARING    Regular Meeting SEPTEMBER 10, 2024) Public Hearing began at 5:56 p.m. nurseries will be considered commercial". There were no citizen comments. Public Hearing ended at 5:57 p.m. FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025. Public Hearing began at 5:57 p.m.  4  September 24, 2024  Mr. Jack advised the only proposed change to the Plan is, botanical gardens and landscape  CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ALLOCATION OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX (HOT)  Ms. Williams gave a brief overview of the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) application process for Fiscal Year 2025. She advised that when the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board met, the Bassmaster event contract had not been signed nor announced. But, since then, there has been ap public announcement and the event is scheduled for May 15th - 18"h, 2025. She advised the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board suggested funding for this event to come from the Convention and Visitors Bureau Reserve Fund. She also advised this is in addition to the two Ms. Zeto presented a PowerPoint Presentation entitled, "City of Orange Hotel Occupancy Tax Allocation Fiscal Year 2025". A copy of this presentation is included in and being made a part of  volleyball applications, and the Chamber Riverfest Event.  these minutes.  The following citizens spoke on behalf of their organization: Benitris Edwards - Orange Lions Club - Security Syliva King Gate City Guild #42 Sallie Floyd Dragon Lady Airboat Services Ida Schossow Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Lynae Sanford - Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts Tara Gay Tribe United Volleyball Adam Conrad - The Heritage House of Orange County Association Representative from Step Forward Treatment Center  Ms. Williams announced that a new event has been added titled, "Orange is Alive in 2025". She advised the event will enhance and complement "Artint the Park", held on Saturday, April 5h,2025.  Mr. Kunst gave a brief overview of Hotel Tax Two-Step".  Public Hearing ended at 6:29 p.m.    Regular Meeting DISCUSSION/ACTION  5  September 24, 2024  CONSIDER A MOTION AUTHORIZING HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDING FOR  FISCAL YEAR 2025 AS FOLLOWS:  (1) ORANGE LIONS CLUB CARNIVAL-SECURITY (2) ORANGE LIONS CLUB CARNIVAL-CAL-CARNIVAL (3) GATE CITY GUILD: #42 (4) FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE DEPOT (5) GULF COAST CAJUN CHAPTER (6) DRAGON LADY AIRBOAT SERVICES  $ 5,000 2,500 2,000 5,000 5,000 2,000 7,000 0 0 0 55,000 0 25,000 0 2,000 5,000 0 0 547,962 683,462  (7) GREATER ORANGE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- (8) GREATER ORANGE. AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- NATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT (9) GREATER ORANGE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- (10) SOUTHEAST TEXAS ELITE VOLLEYBALL (11) LUTCHER THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (12) TRIBE UNITED VOLLEYBALL (14) KREWE DE ONYX (15) VFW POST 2775 (16). ADVENTURES 2000 PLUS EMPOWERMENT CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT (20) CVB BUDGET  PARADE  FESTIVAL  (13) HERITAGE HOUSE OF ORANGE COUNTY ASSOCIATION 20,000  (17) STEP FORWARD TREATMENT CENTER-WOMENS (18) STEP FORWARD TREATMENT CENTER-ORANGE (19) STEP FORWARD TREATMENT CENTER-GOLF  TOTAL  Mayor Spears advised this year the City has been in an inclement situation. He advised the City had to work diligently to address approximately a $2.5 million deficit between International Paper, Invista closing and sales taxr revenue being down. He advised Council asked all departments to cut 10% oft their budget in order to give adequate raises to show love and support for our fellow team members. He advised HOTfunds are as separate fund that does not operate from the generali fund. He thanked the Convention and Visitors Bureau for their hard work. He advised since sales tax and revenues are down, and there is al healthy reserve, that this is and opportunity to make some adjustments to support these entities. Mayor Spears advised he is asking the recipients to show off Orange like never before and for them to please advise everyone to spend monies in the City Mayor Spears recommended the below changes to the allocation of HOT funding: Gate City Guild #42 add $3,000 New Total: $5,000 Dragon Lady Airboat Services - add $1,000 New Total $3,000  of Orange.  Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce- National Fishing Toumament-aa58000 Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce-Festival - add $7,000 - New Total $7,000  New Total $60,000    Regular Meeting  6  September 24, 2024  Southeast Texas Elite Volleyball - add 5,000 - New Total $5,000 Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts add $5,000 - New Total - 60,000 Tribe United Volleyball - add $30,000 - New Total - $30,000 Heritage House of Orange County Association - add $10,000 - New Total -$ $30,000 VFW Post 2775 - add $6,000 New Total $6,000 Step Forward Treatment Center. Golf Tournament add $5,000 - New Total-S $5,000  NEW TOTAL WITH THE RECOMMENDED CHANGES: $815,462  Mr. Kunst read the below amended motion: FISCAL YEAR 2025. AS FOLLOWS:  CONSIDER A MOTION AUTHORIZING HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDING FOR  (1) ORANGE LIONS CLUB CARNIVAL-SECURITY (2) ORANGE LIONS CLUB CARNIVAL-CARNVAL (3) GATE CITY GUILD #42 (4) FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE DEPOT (5) GULF COAST CAJUN CHAPTER (6) DRAGON LADY AIRBOAT SERVICES  $ 5,000 2,500 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 7,000 60,000 7,000 5,000 60,000 30,000 25,000 6,000 2,000 5,000 0 5,000 547,962 815,462  (7) GREATER ORANGE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- (8) GREATER ORANGE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- NATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT (9) GREATER ORANGE. AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- (10) SOUTHEAST TEXAS ELITE VOLLEYBALL (11) LUTCHER THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (12) TRIBE UNITED VOLLEYBALL (14) KREWE DE ONYX (15) VFW POST: 2775 (16) ADVENTURES 2000 PLUS EMPOWERMENT CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT (20) CVB BUDGET  PARADE  FESTIVAL  (13) HERITAGE HOUSE OF ORANGE COUNTY ASSOCIATION 30,000  (17) STEP FORWARD TREATMENT CENTER-WOMENS (18) STEP FORWARD TREATMENT CENTER-ORANGE (19) STEP FORWARD TREATMENT CENTER-GOLF  TOTAL  Council Member Salter moved to approve the amended 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    Regular Meeting  7  September 24, 2024  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  Council Member Childs advised he sits ont the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Board  and would like to recuse himself from any discussion on this item.  PRESENTATION  PRESENTATION ON ACTIMITIES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. Bob Manning with the Historic Preservation Commission advised over the last year he feels the Commission has done a great job in focusing on items missing from the ordinances in order to have them rewritten. He advised there has been a lot of misconceptions as to what the Commission's role is in rewriting the ordinances. He advised that Mr. Goodson spoke to the Commission approximately two months ago, which made the Commission aware that the Texas Legislature has made a lot of changes that affect what the Commission can and can not do. He advisedt thei information Mr. Goodson: supplied, helped the Commission! knowv what its missions and goals aret for preserving thel history of Orange. He advised this year has been an enlightening year andi the Commissioni is prepared toy work diligentlyi in the upcoming year. Mr. Manning also advised the homeowners were approved to be able to purchase some signs for their yards advising the yeart their home was built. He advisedi the Commission was also discussing possible murals paying  homage to the timber industry and other important historical moments.  ORDINANCES FINAL READING:  ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS. (FIRST READING SEPTEMBER 10, 2024) Council Member Chandler moved to approve the ordinance. 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  Ad copy of this ordinance is being made a part of these minutes as Ordinance Number 2024-18.  FINAL READING:  ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY OF ORANGE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, A PART OF CHAPTER 12 "PLANNING AND    Regular Meeting  8  September 24, 2024  ZONING" OFT THE: 2000REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITYOFORANGE, TEXAS BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF ABSTRACT 22, UEL RICHEY SURVEY, TRACT096, ALSO KNOWNAS6521 INTERSTATE10, ORANGE, TEXASFROMI I-INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT TO IDC-INTERSTATE DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR ZONING DISTRICT; FINDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE WILL BE IN HARMONY WITH THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE; REPEALINGALL ORDINANCES INCONFLICTWITHI THIS ORDINANCE TO THE EXTENT OF SUCHCONFLICT:PROVIONGASEVERABILITYCLAUSEPROVIDINGANEFFECTIVEDATE: Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the ordinance. Second tot the motion was made by  AND OTHER MATTERS. (FIRST READING SEPTEMBER 10, 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, Council Member McKenna and  Council Member Hennigan  None  Acopy of this ordinance is being made a part of these minutes as Ordinance Number 2024-19.  FIRST READING:  ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF APPENDIX A, SECTION 11.100, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS PERTAINING TO UTILITY Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by  SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES.  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:  None  FIRST READING:  ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF APPENDIX A, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS PERTAINING TO GARBAGE AND TRASH Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by  COLLECTION SERVICES.  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    Regular Meeting  9  September 24, 2024  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  FIRST READING:  ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 10 "TRAFFIC CONTROL" SECTION 10.2201 "SCHOOL ZONES DESIGNATED" OF THE CITY OF ORANGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REGULATE THE DESIGNATION OF SCHOOL ZONES ON STATE MAINTAINED HIGHWAY FM 1130 IN THE CITY OF ORANGE, ORANGE COUNTY,TEXAS:PROVIDINGASEVERABILITYCLAUSE,REPEALINGALLOTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; Mayor Spears moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by Council  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER MATTERS. 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  RESOLUTIONS FINAL READING:  RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EDC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH DUCOODCREDTTUNON, 68951H10EAST, ORANGE, TEXAS7763OINANANAMOUNTNOTTO Council Member Childs moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by  EXCEED $150,000. (FIRST READING SEPTEMBER 10, 2024) 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  A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-62. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY APPRAISAL Mayor Spears moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Council  DISTRICT.  Member Salter which carried with the following vote:    Regular Meeting  10  September 24, 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  Ac copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-63. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by  WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. FOR BANKING SERVICES. 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  Ad copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-64.  DISCUSSIONACTION  MOTIONAUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,685.91 PER MONTH, TOI BEPAID ONORBEFORETHE 15TH OF EACHMONTH, TOJIMSHARONBEARDENASTHE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.  Mr. Kunst advised Mr. Bearden is a Jr., Jim Sharon Bearden, Jr. Member Hennigan which carried with the following vote:  Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Council  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. AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE. AMOUNT OF $473.79 PER MONTH, TO BE PAID ON OR BEFORE THE 157H OF EACH MONTH, TO JERRY V. PENNINGTON AS THE ALTERMATEASSISTANT MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by  2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.    Regular Meeting  11  September 24, 2024  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  MOTIONAUTHORIZINGPAYMENTFORDEPUTYCITYATTORNEY/PROSECUTORSERVICES TO BE PAID AT A RATE OF $376.97 PER MUNICIPAL COURT SESSION WORKED. THE MONTHLY AMOUNT FOR THE PRECEDING MONTH'S COURT SESSIONS ISTOE BE PAIDON OR BEFORE THE 157H OF EACH MONTH, TO CIMRON CAMPBELL AS THE DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY/PROSECUTORFORTHEPERIODOFOCTOBER1,2024THROUGHSEPTEMBER Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by  30, 2025.  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: BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025.  None  MOTION TO ADOPT THE ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS ANNUAL 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  MOTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF SCOTT COKER FROM THE HISTORIC Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by  PRESERVATION COMMISSION EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 24, 2024. 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    Regular Meeting  12 None  September 24, 2024  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: MOTION APPOINTING ORI RE-APPOINTING  TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION  COMMISSION FOR AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 23, 2025.  Mayor Pro-Tem Burch r moved to appoint William Hannan tot thel Historic Preservation Commission. 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: MOTION. APPOINTING OR RE-APPOINTING  None  TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION  COMMISSION FOR. A TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 23, 2026.  Council Member Hennigan moved to re-appoint Bob Manning to the Historic Preservation Commission. Second tot the motion was made by Council Member Chandlerwhich carried withthe  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 ORI RE-APPOINTING,  None  TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION  COMMISSION FOR. A TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 23, 2026.  Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to re-approve Codie Vasquez to the Historic Preservation Commission. 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: MOTIONAPPOINTING ORI RE-APPOINTING  None  TOTHEH HISTORIC PRESERVATION  COMMISSION FOR A TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 23, 2026.  Council Member Hennigan moved to re-approve Bridget Trawhon to the Historic Preservation Commission. Second to the motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Burch which carried with the  following vote:    Regular Meeting  13  September 24, 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: CITY MANAGER REPORT  None  Mr. Kunst advised the City was contacted by Cecil Atkisson Toyota and they are selling the dealership. He clarified they are not closing. He advised there is al building on the parcel that the City has the right oft first refusal, and this item will need tol be brought before the Council in October so that the Council can say yes to allow to sell as the City does not see a reason to re-purchase Mr. Goodson advised the right to refusal was put in place when the property was originally sold. He advised the Cityi is trying not tol hold up the closing next week soi the City will send al legal letter advising the City will move forward with a resolution and the Council will consider terminating the  that building.  right of refusal at the next Council Meeting. Mr. Kunst wished Jennifer Pool a Happy Birthday.  CITY COUNCIL REPORT  Mayor Pro-Tem Burch thanked the Historic Preservation Commission for their hard work. Council Member Hennigan thanked Code Enforcement, Public Works and First Responders. Council Member Childs advised he feels like the stopl light atl MLK and Hwy 87 sequence is off. He requested that City staff ask TxDOT to do at traffic study. He advised he agrees with the lady that spoke earlier during citizen comments about the trees needing to be trimmed. Council Member McKenna advised she is grateful for everyone attending the meeting. Mayor Spears thanked everyone who attended the meeting. He advised October is a new fiscal year begins, which will be different. He advised he appreciates Staff and he knows that he may have ruffled some feathers of some that might be on the Boards by making changes to who gets what, but the Cityi is in a situation where the City has got toi find opportunities for us to do the work for ourselves. He advised we are the citizens and different organizations are trying to bring in events and money and it is one of the things that he thinks we need to take advantage of and ifit does not work, it does not work. He advised he thanks Council for their support.  ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION  15. a)  Deliberation with City Attorney pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government  Code:    Regular Meeting  14  September 24, 2024  (1) 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. (2) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - consultation on Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations with the Orange Municipal Police Association. (3) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074-Personne! Matters Evaluation of City Manager, Michael  Kunst.  The Council met in a closed executive session at 7:11 p.m.  RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION  The Council reconvened in open session at 7:49 p.m.  TAKE ACTION AS NECESSARY REGARDING ITEMS 15 a (1), 15 a (2)AND15a(3). Itwas the consensus oft the Councili to allow City stafft to continue negotiations withi the International Association of Firefighters, Locat #1432 and the Orange Municipal Police Association.  ACTION REGARDING ITEMS 15 a (1) and 15 a (2):  ACTION REGARDING ITEM 15 a (3):  Mayor Spears advised the only action to take is to publicly say thank you" to Mr. Kunst for his service andi the things that hel has done to help us push the City forward andi tol help us gett through the inclement times. He advised all seven of the Council Members agree that he has done an amazing job and that they look forward to knocking out another year with him. Mayor Spears  thanked Mr. Kunst for his service.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business before the Council, Council Member McKenna moved to adjourn the meeting. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Hennigan which  carried unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.  Mayor  ATTEST:  StR  Anderson, City Secretary  A