STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ) January 14, 2025 BE IT REMEMBERED THAT al Regular Meeting of the Orange City Council oft the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was heldi int the City Council Chambers (Orange Public Library Auditorium) on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Spears Jr. Paul Burch Matt Chandler Brad Childs Mary McKenna Caroline Hennigan Terrie T. Salter Michael Kunst Jay Trahan Patricia Anderson Jennifer Pool Cheryl Zeto Lane Martin John Bilbo Kelvin Knauf Adam Jack Brenna Manasco Divon Williams Hillary Gravett Alison Clary Mike Zeto Jake Travis Madison Floyd James Lawrence Bree Lister Chris Arnold Guy Goodson None 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 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 CIS Manager ITTechnician Deputy Director of Public Works Public Service Manager Rec Center Coordinator Police Baliff City Attorney COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: Regular Meeting 2 January 14, 2025 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, TEXASHAVE BEEN MET IN RELATION TO ALL MINUTES AND PENDING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONSONTHS AGENDAANDTHATTHE 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 Chandler which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: CITIZEN COMMENTS Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None Clara Booker, 1212 Jayway Street, advised she came in November and spoke to Council about changing the walking hours at the Rec Center back to 8:30 a.m. She advised 11:00 a.m. is not convenient for her. She advised her and some of the other walkers have started a campaign to walk the City and take pictures of dirty areas and streets that need tol ber repaired. Ms. Bookera also advised Ms. Lister will not speak tot them and advised them that thet time will not be changed back Angie Mason, 1401 Dawnwood, gave al brief recap of the 2024 Shangri La Christmas Strolls. She Margaret Adams, 4402 Hillbrook, invited everyone to the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Founders Reverend John Jefferson encouraged everyone to participate in the 2025 NAACP Martin Luther to8 8:30 a.m. advised staff has already started working on the 2025 Christmas Strolls. Day, February 1st at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. King Jr. March on Monday, January 20th. CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Williams advised Mardi Gras on the Sabine will be held Friday, February 21st and Saturday, February 22nd. She advised on the 21st there will be food vendors and DJ entertainment and on the 22nd the Krewe of Krewes Parade will be begin at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES 3 January 14, 2025 NOVEMBER 12, 2024 ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2024, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Member Chandler moved to approve the foregoing two items on the Consent Agenda in one motion. 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 Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None PRESENTATION 2025 REC CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS Ms. Lister advised of the following events that will be held at the Rec Center in 2025: February 15h. - Red White and Dodgeball Tournament April 18th- Orange Easter Egg Hunt May 27"h-June 27th- Summer Sports Camp July 26th-2 2nd Annual Co-Ed Pickleball Tournament September 13+h- 2 2nd Annual Remember and Honor Dodgeball Tournament September 27th- - Orangetober 3v3 Youth Basketball Tournament November 15th-3 3rd Annual Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament December 20th- - Reindeer Games ORDINANCES FIRST READING: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATIONWITHOTHERENTERGYSERVICEAREACITIESINMATTERSCONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS IN 2025; AUTHORIZING THEHRNGOFLAWYERS ANDRATE EXPERTS; AUTHORZNGTHECINYS PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by MEETINGS ACT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan Regular Meeting 4 None January 14, 2025 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONOFTHECINYCOUNCILOFTHE CITYOF ORANGE, TEXASAUTHORIZINGTHE CITYMANAGERTOEXECUTEACONTRACT BETWEENTHEINTERNATIONALASSOCIATION Mr. Kunst advised there was a typo on page. 26 of the contract. A copy of the corrected page is Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1432 AND THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS. included in and being made a part of these minutes. 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 Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None Ac copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-01. RESOLUTION. AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SCHAUMBURG & POLK, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOTTOEXCEEDS172,700TODEVELOPBIDDOCUMENTSANDPERFORMCONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES TO REPAIR AN ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT DISINFECTION BASIN AT THE Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by JACKSON STREET WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. 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 Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-02. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FOR THE USE OF PLAYING FIELDS AND RELATED FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF ORANGE PARK KNOWN AS MEMORIAL FIELD. Mayor Spears moved to approve the resolution. 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan Regular Meeting 5 None January 14, 2025 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: Acopy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-03. RESOLUTION TO MAKE IN HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS ON CITY OWNED PROPERTYATTHE RIVERSIDE PAVILION, 709 SIMMONS DRIVE, TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND THE HOTEL INDUSTRYINANANAMOUNTNOTTOEXCEEDS $500,00OFROMTHEI HOTEL OCCUPANCYTAX Mr. Jack presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the Riverside Pavilion FY 2025 Suggested Improvements. Acopy oft this presentation is included in and being made a part oft these minutes. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by RESERVE FUND. 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-04. RESOLUTIONAWARDINGACHACHANGEORDERTORIOGRANDEPACIFICTECTECHNOLOGY, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,658.99 TO ADD TWO FLASHING BEACONS TO THE Council Member McKenna moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by WAYSIDE HORN SYSTEM PROJECT. Council Member Hennigan 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-05. RESOLUTIONAUTHORIZINGTHECITYMANAGERTOEXECUTEACONTRACTWITHTYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE USE OF TYLER NEW WORLD ERP CLOUD BASED (Saas) Council Member Childs moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by SOFTWARE. Council Member Hennigan 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None Regular Meeting 6 January 14, 2025 A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-06. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE CYBER SECURITY GRANT FOR THE 2025 YEAR; APPROVAL OF PROVIDING MATCHING FUNDS; AND DESIGNATION OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN ALL Council Member Chandler moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE GRANT. Council Member Hennigan 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None Acopy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-07. RESOLUTION, AUTHORZNGASPECAL EVENT AGREEMENT WITHI DEEP SOUTHRACING ASSOCIATION (DSRA) TO HOST DRAG BOAT RACES AT THE CITY BOAT RAMP FORTHE ROCK THE RIVER. AND BOAT RACES EVENT TO BE HELD IN MARCH 2025. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Chandler 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-08. DISCUSSIONACTION MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF A MOTION OF INTENT APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH ACE BUSINESS PARK, LLC, 4200 HWY 105, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 FOR ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan Regular Meeting 7 None January 14, 2025 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF A MOTION OF INTENT APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH AWESOME PLAZA, LLC, 1509 N. 16TH STREET, ORANGE, TEXAS77630FORELIGIBLEINFRASTRUCTURE MPROVEMENTSINAN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Council Member Hennigan 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: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC CONCERNING THE WITHDRAWAL OF A $50,000 EDC INCENTIVE FROM NEXCORE (CHRISTUS HOSPITAL- ORANGE) 6901 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 FORTHEI PURPOSE OF Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Council ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Member Chandler 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF A MOTION OF INTENT APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH SAFNX MOB ORANGE LLC, A DELAWARELIMITEDLABILITYCOMPANY,6901 MEDICAL CENTERDRIVE, ORANGE,TEXAS 77630FORELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTSINTSINANAMOUNTNOTTOEXCEED Council Member McKenna moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by $50,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF A MOTION OF INTENT APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH NEWTON CORE, LLC (BOWLING VILLAGE APARTMENTS), 3320 BOWLING LANE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 FOR ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN. AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000 FORTHE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Regular Meeting 8 January 14, 2025 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: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None MOTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVE DADE PHELAN'S OFFICE FOR OFFICE SPACE AT ORANGE CITY HALL, 812 N. 16TH STREET, Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by ORANGE, TEXAS. Council Member McKenna which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan None DISCUSSION REGARDING THE NOMINATION PROCESS FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE Ms. Williams briefed Council on the nomination process for the City of Orange Boards and Commissions. She advised of the following three proposals for consideration in the nomination process: Proposal #1 - Application Presentation to Council Proposal #2- Enhanced Application Process Proposal #3 - Combination Approach All applicants will have the opportunity to appear before the Council for a brief presentation during a designated meeting. Add questions asking applicants to share more about their unique Applicants complete an enhanced application and have the option skills or perspectives. to present before the Council. After discussion it was the consensus of Council that Proposal #2 was the best option. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY-HOSTED EVENTS SURVEY. Ms. Williams gave al brief overview of the survey. CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. Kunst advised the filing period for a place on the ballot for the May 3rd City of Orange General Election is Wednesday, January 15!h through Friday, February 14"h and candidate packets can be picked up in the City Secretary's Office. He also advised Monday, Janaury 20"is a City Holidayi in Regular Meeting 9 January 14, 2025 observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Council Member McKenna wished everyone al Happy! New' Year. She advised she is excited about Council Member Childs advised Bob Baptista, 6309 Bentwater Drive contacted him regarding muddy stains showing on their clothes. He advised he would like staff to email him a report so he Mayor Pro-Tem Burch advised he will be attending the NAACP Martin Luther King Jr. march. Mayor Spears thanked Donna Wells, Tiffany and Ms. Laurie for attending the meeting. He also thanked City staff. He advised it is a great start to the new year and is excited about the future. the new EDC projects that are starting offi in the new year. can forward it to the residents. ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 12. 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 - Deliberation about Real Property 803 Green Avenue, (2) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation in regards to Contessa Davis VS. City of Orange and (3) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 61.07il-consutatonwin ClAtomeyrgamdngpendng litigation Edward Lee Gonzales & Michele Renne Gonzales V. City of Orange et al. Code: Orange, Texas. SETX Regional Planning Commission. The Council met in a closed executive session at 10:04 a.m. REÇONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The Council reconvened in open session at 10:28 a.m. TAKE ACTION AS NECESSARY REGARDING ITEMS 12 a (1), 12 a (2) and 12 a (3). No Action was taken. Regular Meeting ADJOURMMENT 10 January 14, 2025 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 McKenna which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:28 a.m. CL Larry Spears.r.Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Anderson, City Secretary ER