STATE OF TEXAS 1 J March 11, 2025 COUNTY OF ORANGE 3 I 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, March 11, 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 Cheryl Zeto Director of Finance Lane Martin Chief of Police Payton Smith Deputy Fire Chief Kelvin Knauf Director of Planning and 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 Crystal Wilson Public Works Secretary Mike Zeto CIS Manager Jake Travis IT Technician Isaac Henry Police Baliff Guy Goodson City Attorney STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: Jennifer Pool Deputy City Secretary John Bilbo Fire Chief Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Regular Meeting 2 March 11, 2025 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 ON THIS/ AGENDA AND THAT THE READING OF SUCHITEMS BE( CONFINED 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 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 CITIZEN COMMENTS Kelley Kays, 46718 IH-10 East, Winnie, Texas advised she hopes Orange is working behind the scenes to get the Trap/Neuter/Release Program in place. Megan Layne, Executive Director - Orange County Economic Development Corporation, advised the Orange/2025 Governor's Small Business Summit will be held, April 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Shahan Conference Center. CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Gravett reminded Council of the DuGood Credit Union Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Reception on Monday, March 17+h, 6895 IH-10, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Ms. Clary invited everyone to two events: GTI Polymers Night with OYBS at Memorial Field, tonight, March 11th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. DSRA Boat Races, March 15th and 16th at the City of Orange Boat Ramp CONSENT AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2025 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 2025 ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2025 SPECIAL CALL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting 3 March 11, 2025 FEBRUARY 25, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Council Member Chandler moved to approvd the foregoing four items on the Consent Agenda in one motion. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Hennigan which followed with the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING AYE: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council 1 Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None ORDINANCES FIRST READING: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE RATES PROPOSED BY CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., D/BIA CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEXAND CENTERPOINT ENERGY TEXAS GAS COMPANY'S GAS RELIABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM FILING MADE WITH THE CITY ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 18, 2025; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT,AND! DECLARING, AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the ordinance. 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 RESOLUTIONS FINAL 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. (FIRST READING FEBRUARY 25, 2025) Council Member Childs 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: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member Salter, Council Member McKenna and Regular Meeting 4 March 11, 2025 Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-24. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS APPROVING A FINAL PLAT FOR THE ORANGE GARDENS PHASE II SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION BEING 13.12ACRES OFI LAND IN THE JOHN HARMON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 12 LOCATED IN THE EXTRA-TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF ORANGE; FINDING THAT APPROVAL OF THIS FINAL PLAT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITY AND IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ORANGE; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council Member Hennigan 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 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 2025-25. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY INC. FOR BID #2025-04 SEWER SERVICE HARDWARE FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,364.25. Council Member Childs 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 A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-26. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY INC. FOR BID #2025-05 WATER SERVICE HARDWARE FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $171,698.79. Council Member Childs moved to approve the resolution. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Salter which carried with the following vote: Regular Meeting 5 March 11, 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 resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-27. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO COBURN SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. FOR BID #2025-11 SEWER AND WATER CLAMPS FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,510.15. Council Member Childs 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 A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-28 DISCUSSION/ACTION MOTIONACCEPTING THEI RESIGNATION OF JASON RODRIGUE, ASAI MEMBER OF THEI EDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 25, 2025. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch 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 MOTION APPOINTING TO THE ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF MARCH 11, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. Mr. Trahan advised due to different reasons, there was only one applicant able to serve. He advised Dustin Yu was that one applicant. Mr. Yu introduced himself and advised he is looking forward to the opportunity to serve. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to appoint Dustin Yu to the Orange Economic Development Regular Meeting 6 March 11, 2025 Corporation Board. 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/ APPROVING THE ORANGE ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT CORPORAIONBYLANS REVISED IN MARCH 2025, AS PRESENTED. 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 Salter, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None CITY MANAGER REPORT No report was given. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Council Member Chandler advised he is happy to see the amount of teams signed upt to play at the Orange Baseball Fields. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch advised of the importance of the animal control ordinance. He invited everyone to attend the Grand Opening of Orange Community Players, Saturday, March 15th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a performance at 7:37 p.m. Council Member Childs invited everyone to the Orange Lions Carnival, April 2nd through April 5th and April gth through the 12th. Council Member McKenna thanked everyone for attending the meeting. She advised she is looking forward to the Orange Lions Carnival and wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day. Mayor Spears thanked everyone for attending the meeting, welcomed Mr. Yu and congratulated Mr. Mortimer on his appointment as President of the Orange Economic Development Corporation. Regular Meeting 7 March 11, 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 Hennigan which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m. arry Spears Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Anderson, City Secretary