STATE OF TEXAS ) April 8, 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, April 8, 2025. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Spears Jr. Mayor Paul Burch Mayor Pro-Tem Matt Chandler Council Member Brad Childs Council Member Mary McKenna Council Member Caroline Hennigan Council Member COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Terrie T. Salter 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 Wade Robinson Police Major 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 Madison Floyd Deputy Director of Public Works Marvin Benoit Building Official Mike Zeto CIS Manager Jake Travis I T Technician Isaac Henry Police Baliff Chris Arnold Police Baliff Guy Goodson City Attorney STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: Lane Martin Chief of Police Regular Meeting 2 April 8, 2025 Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Council Member Hennigan 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 AGENDAAND THAT THE READING OF SUCH ITEMS 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 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None CITIZEN COMMENTS Yadira Hernandez, Communities Unlimited, briefed on the services offered by Communities Unlimited. She asked for the City's help to get the word out of a survey entitled, Communities Unlimited Orange Housing Survey. Ms. Hernandez advised the survey will help local leaders and housing providers to better understand and address housing needs in the community. Paulette Thomas, 506 Bridal Wreath, advised she is concerned about the number of cats in her neighborhood and would like to see the Trap, Neuter and Release Program established. Miguel Angel, 4258 White Oak Road, advised he is concerned about the poor condition of White Oak Road. He asked for it to be placed on the list of roads that need to be repaved. He advised even though he pays City taxes, he does not receive any other services from the City. Amelia Miller, 4262 White Oak Road, advised she is in the process of building a home at this address. She advised she is concerned about the drainage ditch from Dartez Road to Adams Bayou. Ms. Miller advised she is also concerned about the poor condition of White Oak Road and would like to know where it is on the list to be repaved. CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Williams advised Explore Orange purchased an advertisement in the 2025 Houston Astros Magazine. Ms. Clary advised "Art in the Park" has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 12th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. She advised of the following schedule of events: 7:00 a.m.: Car Show Registration 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Art in the Park and Car Show Regular Meeting 3 April 8, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Quiet/Sensory Time 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Live Entertainment 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Perry Richard 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Briana Lanette 2:00 p.m.: Car Show Announcements PRESENTATION FLOOD GAUGE PROGRAM WITH LAMAR UNIVERSITY Ms. Floyd presented a PowerPoint Presentation, Flood Gauge Program, in partnership with the Lamar University Center for Resiliency. A copy of this Presentation is included in and being made a part of these minutes. Council Member McKenna advised the Program sounds great and is excited about real-time data. Mayor Spears advised he is very excited about the Program and thanked everyone involved in getting the Program started. CONSENT AGENDA MARCH 11, 2025 ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 25, 2025 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: Mayor Spears, Mayor Pro-Tem Burch, Council Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None ORDINANCES FIRST READING: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS. 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 Regular Meeting 4 April 8, 2025 Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None FIRST READING: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the ordinance. 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None RESOLUTIONS FINAL READING: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EDC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH ACE BUSINESS PARK, LLC, 4200 HWY 105, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000. (FIRST READING MARCH 25, 2025) Council Member Chandler 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 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-32. FINAL READING: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EDC NFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH AWESOME PLAZA, LLC, 1509 N. 16THS STREET, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 IN. AN AMOUNTNOT TO EXCEED $29,000.(FIRST READING MARCH 25, 2025) Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the resolution. 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 Regular Meeting 5 April 8, 2025 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 2025-33. FINAL READING: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EDC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NEWTON CORE, LLC (BOWLING VILLAGE APARTMENTS), 3320 BOWLING LANE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 IN AN. AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED! $120,000.FIRST READING MARCH 25, 2025) Council Member Childs 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 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-34. FINAL READING: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH SAFNX MOB ORANGE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 6901 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.(FIRST READING MARCH 25, 2025) 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 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 2025-35. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SOUTH EAST TEXAS LAWN & MAINTENANCE FOR MOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council Member Chandler moved to approve the resolution. 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 Regular Meeting 6 April 8, 2025 Member Chandler, Council Member Childs, 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 2025-36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH ACCURATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC FOR SERVICES TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS. 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 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 2025-37. DISCUSSIONACTION MOTION DECLARING VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL BY AUCTION THROUGH RENE' BATES AUCTIONEER, INC. Year Make Model VIN 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNLCDEC1LR255326 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNLCDEC3LR242156 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNLC2E04ER203914 2010 Ford Expedition 1FMJU1F59AEB51498 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNLCDECXGR230446 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNLCDEC7GR230145 2016 Ford F-150 FTEWICF8GKD59007 2015 Freightliner M2 FVACYDTOFHGF9305 2010 Ford F-150 1FTEX1CW4AKE10748 2009 Infiniti G37 NKCV6AE99M600334 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE EDC CONCERNING A TIMELINE EXTENSION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, FOR STUDIO 17, 1700 W. ALLIE PAYNE ROAD, ORANGE, Regular Meeting 7 April 8, 2025 TEXAS 77632 DUE TO CONSTRUCTION DELAYS. 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 Childs, Council Member McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE EDC CONCERNING A TIMELINE EXTENSION THROUGH SEPTEMBER30, 2025, FOR INSANE CHICKEN, 1602 W. HART AVENUE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 DUE TO CONSTRUCTION DELAYS. Council Member Childs 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. Kunst advised Friday, April 18th City offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Council Member Hennigan advised the Orange Lions Charity Carnival will be open tonight since it was not open on Saturday due to the weather. Council Member Childs advised that Mayor Pro-Tem Burch is in his prayers for the loss of his mother. He advised last week he noticed former Mayor Essie Bellfield's Council portrait was deteriorated. He thanked City staff for replacing it. Council Member McKenna offered her condolences to Mayor Pro-Tem Burch for the loss of his mother. She wished everyone a Happy Easter. Mayor Spears offered his condolences to Mayor Pro-Tem Burch for the passing of his mom. He advised he is looking forward to attending "Art in the Park" this weekend on April 12th. Mayor Spears asked everyone to support the Orange Lions Charity Carnival. He advised to the citizens on White Oak Road that Public Works performed a survey of roads and that Tulane Road was the worst. Mayor Spears also Tulane Road has been repaired and White Oak Road is next on the list to be repaired. He advised when the City has funding, and as we work on Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, that is definitely one of the main things on the "to-do" list. He advised all Council Members support tthem, however, they can reach outto Council Member Chandler and Mayor Pro-Tem Burch Regular Meeting 8 April 8, 2025 and Council Member Hennigan. 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 with City Attorney regarding regulation of amusement redemption machines and game rooms as a result of the City of Fort Worth and David Cooke, in his Official Capacity as Fort Worth City Manager V Stephannie Lynn Rylie, Texas C&D Amusements, Inc. and Brian and Lisa Schott d/bla TSCA and d/bla River Bottom Pub court case. (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. (3) Deliberation with legal counsel pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - consultation on Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations with the Orange Municipal Police Association. The Council met in a closed executive session at 9:42 a.m. REÇONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The Council reconvened in open session at 10:36 a.m. TAKE ACTION AS NESCESSARY REGARDING ITEMS 12 a (1), 12 a (2) and 12 a (3). There was no action taken on items 12 a (1) and 12 a (2). Action taken on item 12 a (3): Mayor Spears and Mr. Goodson read the following motion: City Council will continue to work with City staff to open up and finish bilateral agreement with the Orange Municipal Police Association relative to perhaps a change in the retention pay for balance year end. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Childs which carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Spears moved to adjourn the meeting which carried unanimously. Regular Meeting 9 April 8, 2025 The meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m. LarrySpears Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Anderson, City Secretary