STATE OF TEXAS ) January 28, 2025 COUNTY OF ORANGE 3 BE IT REMEMBERED THAT a Regular Meeting of the Orange City Council of the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was held int the City Council Chambers (Orange Public Library Auditorium) on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Spears Jr. Mayor Paul Burch Mayor Pro-Tem Matt Chandler Council Member Terrie T. Salter Council Member Mary McKenna Council Member Caroline Hennigan Council Member COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Brad Childs Council Member STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Kunst City Manager Jay Trahan Assistant City Manager, Director of Economic Development Patricia Anderson City Secretary Jennifer Pool Deputy City Secretary Cheryl Zeto Director of Finance Lane Martin Chief of Police John Bilbo Fire Chief Kelvin Knauf Director of Planning and C O m m u n i t y Development Adam Jack Director of Public Works Brenna Manasco Library Director Divon Williams Deputy Director of CVB/Assistant to the City Manager (arrived at 5:50 p.m.) Hillary Gravett Assistant EDC Director Marvin Benoit Building Official Alison Clary Communication and Marketing Coordinator Madison Floyd Deputy Director of Public Works Mike Zeto CIS Manager Jake Travis IT Technician Chris Arnold Police Baliff Guy Goodson City Attorney STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: None Regular Meeting 2 January 28, 2025 Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council Member Hennigan led the invocation and Charles Zeigler with Boy Scouts Troop 1 led the 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 ON THIS AGENDAAND THAT THE READING OF SUCH ITEMS BE CONFINED 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 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 Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None CITIZEN COMMENTS Kelley Kays, 46718 IH-10 East, Winnie, Texas, advised she was asked by a City employee to establish a Trap-Neuter-Release Program (TNRP). Dr. Kays gave a brief review of the Program. She advised the City did not meet the qualifications for the Best Friends Grant, but she would still like to help the City. She advised the City needs to pass an ordinance for the TNRP. Mary Fetchin, 4409 Memorial, Executive Director of Saving Nine Lives, advised the TNRP is effective in reducing the population and is humane. She advised she would like Council to follow Dr. Kays' recommendation. David Baldree, 6310 Tanlebrush Trail, advised he is in favor of the TNRP. He thanked Council for their support. Candace Bilbo, 4600 Stallion Road, invited everyone to the VFW Auxiliary 2775 Spring Extravaganza Craft Market, March 8th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. located at 5330 N. 16th Street. She also advised she would appreciate it if the City would post the event on orange.gov and Orange Explore. CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Clary advised Mardi Gras on the Sabine will be held Friday, February 21st and Saturday, February 22nd. She advised there will be a DJ and food vendors on the 21st at the Riverside Pavilion beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the Krewe of Krewes Parade will be held on the 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 3 January 28, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA DECEMBER 10, 2024 ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Member Hennigan 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: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None ORDINANCES FINAL READING: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATIONWITHOTHERENTERGY SERVICE AREA CITIES INMATTERS CONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS IN 2025; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OFLAWYERS. AND RATE EXPERTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING JANUARY 14, 2025) Mayor Pro-Tem Burch 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 Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this ordinance is being made a part of these minutes as Ordinance Number 2025-01. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A COUNCIL MEMBERFORPLACE 2( SINGLE-MEMBERDISTRICT2), ACOUNCILMEMBERFOR PLACE 4 SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICT 4) AND A COUNCIL MEMBER FOR PLACE 5 (AT- LARGE); PROVIDING FOR THE DATE, HOURS, BALLOT, EARLY VOTING CLERK AND NOTICE OFI ELECTION; PROVIDING FORI POLLING PLACES AND JUDGES; PROVIDING FOR Regular Meeting 4 January 28, 2025 OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE CITY ELECTION; ORDERING A RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY, TOI BE HELD ON JUNE 7, 2025; AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW. RESOLUCION PORI LA QUE SE ORDENA UNA ELECCION GENERAL CON ELI FIN DE ELEGIR A UN CONCEJAL PARA EL PUESTO 2 (DISTRITO UNINOMINAL 2), A UN CONCEJAL PARA EL PUESTO 4 (DISTRITO UNINOMINAL 4) Y A UN CONCEJAL PARA EL PUESTO 5 (GENERAL); SE DISPONE LA FECHA, EL HORARIO, LA PAPELETA, EL SECRETARIO DE VOTACION ANTICIPADA Y LA NOTIFICACION DE LA ELECCION; SE DISPONEN LOS LUGARESDE VOTACIONYLOAVECES: SE DISPONENOTROSASUNTOS RELACIONADOS CON LA ELECCION DE LA CIUDAD; SE ORDENA UNA SEGUNDA VUELTA ELECTORAL, SI ES NECESARIO, QUE SE CELEBRARA EL 7 DE JUNIO DE 2025; Y SE DETERMINA QUE LA REUNIONI ENLA QUE SE APRUEBA ESTA RESOLUCIONESTAABIERTAAL PUBLICO COMO LO EXIGE LA LEY. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch 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 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 2025-09. RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR TO PROVIDE ELECTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE. 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 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 2025-10. Ms. Williams arrived at the meeting. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICANT FOR THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS ASPCA, 2024 NATIONAL SHELTER INITIATIVE GRANTS -A ANIMAL PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH GRANT FOR THE 2025 YEAR; AT NO COST TO THE CITY; AND DESIGNATION OF INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENTTHE CITY IN ALL MATTERS PERTAININGTO THE Regular Meeting 5 January 28, 2025 GRANT. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the resolution and to authorize the City Manager to represent the City in all matters pertaining to the Grant. 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 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 2025-11. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE ORANGE TRAILS DEVELOPMENT FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING FOR SENIORS AT WEST SIDE OF 27TH STREET, NORTH OF EDDLEMAN ROAD; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF ORANGE SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONFIRMING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS VOTED SPECIFICALLY TO APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZES ANALLOCATIONOF HOUSING TAX CREDITS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING A DE MINIMUS COMMITMENT TO THE ORANGE TRAILS DEVELOPMENT; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Knauf advised this is not Section 8 Housing. He advised iti is Affordable Rental Housing which is an entirely different program. He gave a brief review of the Development. Mr. Knauf introduced Alice Woods with Trinity Housing Development. Ms. Woods gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the Orange Trails Development. A copy of this Presentation is included in and being made a part of these minutes. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Cuncil Member Chandler which carried with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, 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 2025-12. DISCUSSION/ACTION MOTION AWARDING THE BIDS FOR DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES AS FOLLOWS: 1018 41H STREET CEASER LANDSCAPING & CONST. $ 1,999.99 2308 41H STREET CEASER LANDSCAPING & CONST. $ 2,000.00 2607 7TH STREET CEASER LANDSCAPING & CONST. $ 2,999.99 1310 97H STREET LARK GROUP $ 2,500.00 Regular Meeting 6 January 28, 2025 712 10TH STREET C&C WORKS, INC. $ 6,750.00 4408 BOB HALL ROAD LARK GROUP $ 4,200.00 1602 CARTER STREET LARK GROUP $ 4,800.00 2419 CLARK LANE LARK GROUP $ 3,375.00 802 DUPONT DRIVE CEASER LANDSCAPING & CONST. $ 3,800.00 1110 DUPONT DRIVE CEASER LANDSCAPING & CONST. $ 2,999.99 1227 DUPONT DRIVE LARK GROUP $ 3,700.00 1003 ELM AVENUE LARK GROUP $23,100.00 207 MYERS STREET CEASER LANDSCAPING & CONST. $ 2,300.00 2220 NORWOOD DRIVE MANSHACK & SONS $ 5,000.00 735 OLD TIMERS ROAD CEASER LANDSCAPING & CONST. $ 1,899.99 910 REIN AVENUE CEASER LANDSCAPING & CONST. $ 2,999.99 2303 SIMMONS DRIVE CEASER LANDSCAPING & CONST. $ 1,999.99 Mr. Knauf advised there has been over 250 structures demolished over the past ten years. Mayor Spears commended Mr. Knauf and his staff. Mayor Spears 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 Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF A MOTION OF INTENT APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH CHILDS MANUFACTURING AND BUILDING SUPPLY, INC., 3704 N. 167H STREET, ORANGE, TEXAS. THE INCENTIVE IS INAN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 TO CONSTRUCT A TXDOT CURB CUT ON THE IH-10 WEST FRONTAGE ROAD, 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: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF A MOTION OF INTENT APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH USG PAPER, LLC, 1750 IP WAY, ORANGE, TEXAS 77632 FOR ELIGIBLE NFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS. INCENTIVES ARE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 PER YEAR OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD, WITH A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $400,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Regular Meeting 7 January 28, 2025 Mr. Trahan introduced Sean Rooney with Ryan Consulting. Mr. Rooney gave a PowerPoint Presentation on Project Blue Oleander/USG Paper LLC. A copy of this Presentation is included in and being made a part of these minutes. Mayor Spears advised he is excited and thankful for this project. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. 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 Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. Kunst gave a shoutout" to the City of Orange Public Works Department for its hard work during the cold weather we had last week. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Mayor Pro-Tem Burch advised he drove around the City during the snow storm we had last week and saw lots of City workers out working in the weather. He thanked the citizens for bringing the pet information to the Council. Council Member Hennigan thanked the Boy Scout Troop for attending the meeting tonight. Council Member McKenna also thanked the Boy Scout Troop for attending the meeting tonight. Mayor Spears also thanked the Boy Scout Troop for attending the meeting tonight. He also advised he thanked USG. Mayor Spears asked Mr. Jack to have the employees that helped with fixing the busted line during the snow storm last week attend the February 11h Council Meeting sO they can be properly recognized. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m. Regular Meeting 8 January 28, 2025 Larry Spears Jr., Mayor ATTEST: lt Patricia Anderson, City Secretary