STATE OF TEXAS 3 February 25, 2025 COUNTY OF ORANGE ) BE IT REMEMBERED THAT a Regular Meeting of the Orange City Council of the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was held in the City Council Chambers (Orange Public Library Auditorium) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Spears Jr. Mayor Paul Burch Mayor Pro-Tem Matt Chandler Council Member Brad Childs Council Member Terrie T. Salter Council Member Mary McKenna Council Member Caroline Hennigan Council Member COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None 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 Hillary Gravett Assistant EDC Director Alison Clary Communication and Marketing Coordinator Marvin Benoit Building Offical Mike Zeto CIS Manager Jake Travis IT Technician Isaac Henry Police Baliff Guy Goodson City Attorney STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: None Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 2 February 25, 2025 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 RESOLUTIONS ON THIS AGENDA: AND THAT THE READING OF SUCHITEMS 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 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 CITIZEN COMMENTS Mary Snapp, 7927 Sandra Lane, President of the Orange VFW Auxillary 2775, advised the VFW Auxillary is sponsoring a Surviving Spouse Information Fourm. She advised the event is to help raise awareness of the benefits available for the surviving spouse and veterans. The event is Saturday, March 29th from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Bob Manning, 802 W. Cypress, briefed the Council on projects the Orange Historic Preservation Commission is working on; recognizing historical businesses and organizations and recognizing home town heros. Candace Bilbo, 4600 Stallion Road, Event Coordinator fori the VFW Orange. She invited everyone to the Spring Extravaganza, March 8th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 2775 located at 5303 N. 16th Street. Katelyn Reviere, 3409 Allie Payne Road, advised she is concerned about the speeding. Ms. Reviere advised she has obtained signatures from the residents demanding action taken by the City. She advised the residents will pay for speed bumps if the City will install them. Kenneth Wheeler, Orange Historic Preservation Commission, advised another project the Commission is working on is signs for each house with the year the house was built. He advised anyone in the City is welcome to participate. CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Clary invited everyone to the DSRA Boat Races, March 15th and 16th at the City of Orange Boat Ramp. Regular Meeting 3 February 25, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA JANUARY 28, 2025 ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2025 SPECIAL CALL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the foregoing three items on the Consent Agenda in one motion. Second to the motion was made by Council Member 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 PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING COMMENTS REGARDING THE. APPROVAL OF A TAXABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH! USG PAPER, LLC AT1 1750 IPWAY ROAD, ORANGE, TEXAS 77632. REINVESTMENT ZONE 1750 IP WAYF ROAD INCLUDES A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 556.26 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIBED BY PROPERTY ID NUMBER R14503 IN THE ORANGE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 556.26 ACRES IN ORANGE, TEXAS. THE. APPLICANT IS PROPOSING TO MAKE NEW REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS TO THEIR EXISTING MANUFACTURING FACILITY AT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. SAID PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS TO BE THE SUBJECT OF THE TAX ABATEMENT WILL COST AN ESTIMATED $715,000,000. The Public Hearing began at 5:44 p.m. Mr. Trahan briefed the Council on the project. Mayor Spears advised he is excited about the project. He thanked City staff and USG for making this happen. Council Member Salter advised she is also excited about the project. The Public Hearing ended at 5:50 p.m. Regular Meeting 4 February 25, 2025 ORDINANCES FINAL READING: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY OF ORANGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDING CHAPTER 3 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION" IN ITS ENTIRETY BY ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2021 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2021 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2021 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2021 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2021 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 20231 EDITION, WITHAMENDMENTS: ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE, 2021 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2021 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2021 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2021 EDITION, WITH AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR. A CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR STREET ADDRESS NUMBERING; REGULATING EXCAVATIONS IN THE CITY OF ORANGE; PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS; ADOPTING THE TEXAS COMMISSIONONENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) CONSTRUCTIONSTANDARDS FOR ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES; PROVIDINGFORFLOOD RESISTANT CONSTRUCTIONFLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION; REPEALING CHAPTER 8 PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION ARTICLE8.1500 "CONSTRUCTIONAPPEALS BOARD" IN ITS ENTIRETY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHER MATTERS. (FIRST READING FEBRUARY 11, 2025) Council Member Childs moved to approve the ordinance. 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 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this ordinance is being made a part of these minutes as Ordinance Number 2025-02. FINAL READING: ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND AMENDING ARTICLE 5.100, FIRE PREVENTION CODE, OF THE CITY OF ORANGE 2000 CODE OF ORDINANCES AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT"A". (FIRST READING FEBRUARY 18, 2025) Council Member Chandler moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Hennigan which carried with the following vote: Regular Meeting 5 February 25, 2025 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 ordinance is being made a part of these minutes as Ordinance Number 2025-03. RESOLUTIONS FINAL READING: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EDC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH RED GATOR RENTALS, 3400 EDGAR BROWN DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXS 77630 INAN/ AMOUNTNOT TO EXCEED $120,000. (FIRST READING FEBRUARY 11, 2025) Council Member McKenna 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 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 2025-21. FIRST READING: RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHAPTER 312 TAX. ABATEMENT AGREEMENT AT 80% FOR. A 10 YEAR PERIOD FOR USG PAPER, LLC, 1750 IP WAY ROAD, ORANGE, TEXAS 77632. Council Member Hennigan 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: 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 RESOLUTIONAWARDING A CONTRACT TO PUMP & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICE COMPANY, LLC (DBA "PEMSCO") FOR RFP #2025-10 FOR PUMP MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE. Council Member Childs moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Regular Meeting 6 February 25, 2025 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 A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-22. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CADENCE EQUIPMENT FINANCE FOR THE LEASE-PURCHASE FINANCING FOR TWO (2) VEHICLES AT AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS. 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 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 2025-23. DISCUSSIONACTION MOTION TO REVIEW AND ADOPT A NEW PURCHASING CARD (P-CARD) POLICY FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE. 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 Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE ANNUAL REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF THE PURCHASING POLICY FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE. Council Member Salter 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 Regular Meeting 7 February 25, 2025 Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT, INDEMNITY, AND RELEASE WITH THE NELDA C. AND H.J. LUTCHER STARK FOUNDATION FOR THE USE OF STARK PARK FOR ART IN THE PARK, APRIL 5, 2025. Council Member Hennigan 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 Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION APPROVING THE RESIGNATION OF LAUREN RODRIGUE FROM THE CVB ADVISORY BOARD EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 25, 2025. 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 MOTIONAPPROVING THE ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATONBYIAMS, REVISED IN FEBRUARY 2025, AS PRESENTED. Mr. Trahan asked that this item be TABLED to allow staff to work through one final edit. He advised the item will be brought back for Council's approval at the March 11th meeting. MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE ORANGE EDC IN THE FORM OF A MOTION OF INTENT APPROVING AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH TEXAS VENDING SOLUTIONS, 6910 N. HWY 87, ORANGE, TEXAS 77632 FOR ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE MPROVEMENTS: INAN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,500 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Council Member Hennigan 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 Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Regular Meeting 8 February 25, 2025 Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION AUTHORIZING THE ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT TO FLY LOW ALTITUDES AS REQUIRED FOR THE APPLICATION OF INSECTICIDES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF MOSQUITOES WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS. Mayor Spears 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 Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED DURING THE SPECIAL CALL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025. This item was moved to be discussed after the Closed Executive Session. CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. Kunst advised IP has agreed to terminate its 380 Program. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Council Member Salter reminded everyone about the Trash-Off this weekend. Council Member Chandler thanked the Police Department for its help with Mardi Gras. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch mentioned the animal control ordinance. Council Member McKenna wished everyone a Happy Mardi Gras. Council Member Childs thanked the Historic Preservation Commission. Mayor Spears thanked Mama Wells and her crew for attending the meeting. He also thanked the Historic Preservation Commission. He advised he does want new businesses to come to Downtown. Mayor Spears asked to please let them know they are welcome. Regular Meeting 9 February 25, 2025 ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 12. a) Deliberation with City Attorney pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code: (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. The Council met in closed executive session at 6:14 p.m. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The Council reconvened in open session at 7:00 p.m. TAKE ACTION AS NECESSARY REGARDING ITEM 12 a (1). MOTION TO. ALLOWCITYSTAFF TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONSWITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL #1432. 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 Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None Item 10 h) was moved to this position on the agenda. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED DURING THE SPECIAL CALL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025. Council Member Salter advised she is concerned about every employee receiving the uniform allowance when not every employee wears a uniform. Council Member Childs advised the City has failing infrastructure and would like to see $200,000 moved from reserves and put in street rehab. No Action was taken on this item. Regular Meeting 10 February 25, 2025 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, Council Member Childs moved to adjourn the meeting. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Salter which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Larry Spears 9f., Mayor ATTEST: MLl Patricia Anderson, City Secretary