STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ORANGE  ) )  October 8, 2024  BEITI REMEMBERED THAT a Regular Meeting of the Orange City Council oft the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was held in the City Council Chambers (Orange Publicl Library Auditorium)  on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:  Larry Spears Jr. Paul Burch Brad Childs Terrie T. Salter Mary McKenna Caroline Hennigan Matt Chandler Michael Kunst Jay Trahan Patricia Anderson Jennifer Pool Cheryl Zeto John Bilbo Kelvin Knauf Brenna Manasco Divon Williams Hillary Gravett Alison Clary Madison Floyd Mike Zeto Jake Travis Isaac Henry Guy Goodson Lane Martin Adam Jack  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 Fire Chief Director of Planning and Con m m ur nity Development Library Director Deputy Director of CVB/Assistant to the City Manager Assistant EDC Director Communication and Marketing Coordinator Deputy Public Works Director CIS Manager ITTechnician Police Baliff City Attorney Chief of Police Director of Public Works  COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:  STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT:  Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.    Regular Meeting  2  October 8, 2024  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, TEXAS HAVE BEEN MET IN RELATION TO ALL MINUTES AND PENDING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON7 THIS AGENDAANDTHATTHE READING OF SUCHITEMS BECONFINED TO THE CAPTIONS AS ARE AGREED UPON BY THE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS. Council Member Salter moved to approve the motion. Second tot 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 Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: CITIZEN COMMENTS  None  Kelly Kays, DVM, 46718 IH-10 East, Winnie, Texas, advised the live release rate in the City of Orange has been raised from 49%1 to 74%. She advised she needs help from the City beforei it can become a' "No Kill" City. Dr. Kays advised of several changes the City needs to make before it can become a "No Kill" City; pass an ordinance allowing the shelter to vaccinate, deworm at intake, allowt trap, neuter and release and allowi the City Manager to start a volunteer program. She would Sherri Garcia, 4110 Swallow Street, advised she is in favor of "No Kill". She advised there were three dogs adopted out at Tractor Supply this weekend. She advised she obtained two pages of signatures ini favor of "No Kill". Ms. Garcia advised she was in favor of forming an advisory board David Baldree, 6310Tanglebrush Trail, advised he supports "Nol Kill". He advised he has alsol been collecting signatures ini favor of "No Kill". He also advised hei is ini favor of Dr. Kays serving on the Patty Pittman, 5035 Bruce Drive, Beaumont, Texas, advised she is in favor of spay, neuter and Mary Fetchin, 4409 Memorial, advised she is glad the Council is addressing "No Kill". She advised she would like the City to implement the trap, neuter and release program and "No Kill".  like the City to get to a 90% "No Kill".  and have Dr. Kays serve on the board.  advisory board.  release, "No Kill" and social media posts for adoptions.  CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS  Ms. Williams advised Orangetober turned out amazing. She advised the Cityh has received positive feedback about the event and it has surpassed all expectations. Ms. Williams thanked everyone who was involved in making the event a success. She advised the next City event will be the    Regular Meeting  3  October 8, 2024  "Gumdrop Shop" on Saturday, December 7th in Stark Park.  Mayor Spears thanked Brandy Judice, CVB Coordinator and Ms. Williams for their hard work. He thanked everyone who was involved in getting the extra lighting at the Riverside Pavilion. He advised he has spoken with City staff regarding making the entrance toi the Pavilion more official. He referenced the "Crockett Street" entry way in Beaumont, Texas. Mayor Spears recommended  as small committee being formed to explore ideals.  CONSENT AGENDA  AUGUST 6, 2024 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES  SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING  MINUTES  SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Council Member Childs movedi to approve thei foregoing threei items ont the Consent Agendai in one motion. Second toi the motion was made by Council Member Salter which carried withi the following  vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  None  ORDINANCES FINAL 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 SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES. (FIRST READING SEPTEMBER 24, 2024) Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by  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 Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  None  A copy of this ordinance is being made a part of these minutes as Ordinance Number 2024-20.  FINAL READING:  ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF APPENDIX A, OF THE CODE OF    Regular Meeting  4  October 8, 2024  ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS PERTAINING TO GARBAGE AND TRASH Council Member McKenna moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by  COLLECTION SERVICES. (FIRST READING SEPTEMBER 24, 2024) Council Member Childs which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  None  A copy of this ordinance is being made a part oft these minutes as Ordinance Number 2024-21.  FINAL 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, ORANGEC COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDINGASEVERABILITYCLAUSE; REPEALNGALLOTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER MATTERS. (FIRST READING SEPTEMBER Mayor Spears moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by Council  24, 2024)  Member Hennigan which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  None  A copy of this ordinance is being made a part of these minutes as Ordinance Number 2024-22.  FIRST READING:  ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY OF ORANGE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 12, "PLANNING AND ZONING" BY ADDINGARTICLE12.5000-TTINETINERANTVENDORSLOCATED: ONF PROPERTUESOWNEDBY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS"; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE TO THE EXTENT OF SUCHCONFLICT; PROVIDINGASEVERABILITYCLAUSE: PROVIDINGAPENALTYCLAUSE; Mayor Spears moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by Council  PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER MATTERS. Member McKenna which carried with the following vote:    Regular Meeting  5  October 8, 2024  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  None  RESOLUTIONS FIRST READING:  RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EDC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE SPINNING WHEEL HOLDING, LLC ("RED'S LIQUOR"), 6928B HWY 87, ORANGE, Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the resolution. Second toi the motion was made by  TEXAS 77632 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000. Council Member Childs which carried with the following vote:  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  None  RESOLUTION. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO. AN AGREEMENT WITH MIKE PIETSCH, P.E. CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THEI PREPARATIONOF/ ANI ISOPRE-SURVEYANDASSISTANCE WITHTHE Council Member Childs moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by  CITY OF ORANGE ISO INSPECTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,500. 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 Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  None  Acopy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-65. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SKY WONDER PYROTECHNICS IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 TO HOST A FIREWORK SHOWFOR THE 4'HOF. JULY CELEBRATION. Council Member Hennigan 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: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  None    Regular Meeting  6  October 8, 2024  Acopy of this resolution is being made a part oft these minutes as Resolution Number 2024-64.  DISCUSSIONACTION  MOTION APPOINTINGIREAPPOINTING RESIDENT  TO THE ORANGE  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM WITH SPECIFIED DATES OF OCTOBER 8, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. Council Member Childs moved to appoint George Mortimert to the Orangel Economic Development Corporation Board. 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 Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  MOTION APPOINTINGIREAPPOINTING RESIDENT  TO THE ORANGE  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM WITH SPECIFIED DATES OF OCTOBER 8, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. Council Member Hennigan moved to appoint Kimberly Manning to the Orange Economic Development Corporation Board. Second tot the motion was made by 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 Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  None  MOTION APPOINTINGIREAPPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER  TO THE  ORANGE ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT CORPORATONBOARDOF: DIRECTORSFORATWO- YEAR TERM WITH SPECIFIED DATES OF OCTOBER 8, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. Council Member Hennigan moved to appoint Council Member McKenna to the Orange Economic Development Corporation Board. Secondt toi ther 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 Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO:  None  MOTION APPOINTINGIREAPPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER  TO THE  ORANGEECONONOMICDEVELOPMENTCORPORATIONBOARDOFDIRECTORSFORATWO-    Regular Meeting  7  October 8, 2024  YEAR TERM WITH SPECIFIED DATES OF OCTOBER 8, 2025- - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. Council Member McKenna moved to appoint Council Member Hennigan toi the Orange Economic Development Corporation Board. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Childs  which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: VOLUNTEER PROGRAM.  Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan  None  DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY OF ORANGE ANIMAL CONTROL INITIATING A Mayor Pro-Tem Burch advised he is an animal lover. He advised he would like to see more attention to lives of animals ini the City. He advised he would like to see a volunteer program int the City. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch advised a program would give animals a better quality of life. Mayor Spears advised looking at other cities volunteer programs and see what willy work fort the City  of Orange.  Mr. Kunst asked Mayor Spears to let City staff work on it.  DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY OF ORANGE STARTING A TRAP/NEUTER/RELEASE Council Member Salter advised she is in favor of starting a trap/neuter/release program. She advised there are pros and cons to the program. She advised the program would cost less than DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY OF ORANGE ADOPTING Al NO KILL ORDINANCE FOR Mayor Spears advised the City definitely needs to move towards adopting a "No Kill" ordinance. He asked what happens if an animal is injured, can it be euthanized with a' "No Kill" ordinance. Dr. Kays advised the ordinance would state that the City strives to be a' "No Kill", which is 90% of intake. She advised that in certain instances, such as injuries or dangerous behavior, the "No Kill" would not be considered a justifiable option. Dr. Kays advised the "No Kill" ordinance would help Mayor Spears asked City staff to move forward on establishing a volunteer program, starting a  PROGRAM.  euthanasia and it is more humane.  THE CITY OF ORANGE ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT.  bring in additional funding.  trap/neuter/release program and to work on a "No Kill" ordinance.  CITY MANAGER REPORT Conference in Houston, Texas.  Mr. Kunst advised he will be out of the office, Wednesday through Friday, attending a TML    Regular Meeting  8  October 8, 2024  He advised he would like to thank Mr. Trahan for his professionalism of how he handles the City's  Economic Development. CITY COUNCIL REPORT  Council Member Salter thanked everyone who attended the meeting. unable to attend Orangetober, but he heard great things about the event. Council Member Hennigan thanked everyone who was involved in Orangetober.  Mayor Pro-Tem Burch thanked the individuals fort theire efforts tos save animals. He advised he was  Council Member Childs advised he is thankful to City staff for establishing Orangetober. He advised the Festival has helped the Little Cypress Lion's to establish a new revenue stream. Council Member McKenna thanked the individuals who are helping the City with its animals. She Mayor Spears thanked everyone. He advised he had a great time at Orangetober. He asked  advised Orangetober was fabulous. She asked everyone to pray for Florida.  everyone to pray that Hurricane Milton will dissipate. 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 on Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations with the Orange Municipal Police Association. (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.  Code:  The Council met in a closed executive session at 9:50 a.m.  RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION  The Council reconvened in open session at 10:15 a.m.  TAKE ACTION AS NECESSARY REGARDING ITEMS 11 a( (1) and 11 a (2). Action regarding Item 11 a (1): Mayor Spears advised for staff to move forward with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Orange Municipal Police Association and to finalize it.    Regular Meeting  9  October 8, 2024  Action regarding Item 11 a (2): Mayor Spears advised for staff to continue negotiations with the  International Association of Firefighters.  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 10:16 a.m.  Larry  ATTEST: EL Patricia Anderson, City Secretary  CA