STATE OF TEXAS 3 April 22, 2025 COUNTY OF ORANGE 3 BE IT REMEMBERED THAT al 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 22, 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 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 Rita Monson Grants Planner John-Dee Taylor Enforcing Officer Isaac Henry Police Baliff Chris Arnold Police Baliff Marvin Benoit Building Official Mike Zeto CIS Manager Kate Leverett City Attorney STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: None Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 2 April 22, 2025 Council Member Childs led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Spears asked everyone to pause for a moment of silence in honor of Pope Francis passing. 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 THATTHE READING OF SUCHITEMS BECONFINED 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 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 CITIZEN COMMENTS Bob Manning, 802 W. Cherry Avenue, advised he is here tonight to give the monthly report fori the Historic Preservation Committee activites. He advised for the month of May they are recognizing St. Mary Catholic School as the historic organization or business and for the highlight of a monument, they are recoginizing Ali- K9 Officer. Deborah Bednar, 1919 Sunset Drive, invited everyone to the 2nd Quarterly Meeting of the Orange County Historical Society, Tuesday, May 13th from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Orange Public Library. She advised the guest speaker will be Mayor Larry Spears. Joann Raney, 1409 Burton, advised she is concerned about the dust, garbage, trash and bulk items not being picked up. Herman Raney, 1409 Burton, advised he is concerned about the grass, drainage and a leaning light pole in his neighborhood. PROCLAMATION A proclamation observing Community Development Week was accepted by Ms. Monson, Dawn Burleigh with GOALS, Alice Webster with Stable Spririts, and Elizabeth Campbell with Jackson Community Center. Ms. Monson advised Orange Christian Services, Meals on Wheels and Samaritans Counseling also receive CDBG funding. Regular Meeting 3 April 22, 2025 CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Williams advised tomorrow is National Picnic Day. She advised the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau and Explore Orange will host "Picnic at the Pavilion" every Wednesday beginning May 7th. She advised the event will be from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Ms. Williams advised there will be different food trucks there every week. PROCLAMATION A proclamation observing Saint Mary Catholic School Day was accepted by Robert Reed, Superintendent of Catholic Schools and members of the School Board. CONSENT AGENDA MARCH25, 2025 ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to approve the foregoing two items on the Consent Agenda in one 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 PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCT APUBLICHEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED BUDGETI FOR THE 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, YEAR 2 OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT. The Public Hearing began at 5:55 p.m. Ms. Monson advised funding has been cut considerable each year, but the number of individuals being helped has increased. Council Member McKenna advised Southeast Texas Hospice receives grant money and is very much apprecative for the funding. Dr. Gwendolyn Lavalais advised Gift of Life is a recipient of grant money and they are very grateful for the funding. The Public Hearing ended at 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 4 April 22, 2025 ORDINANCES FINAL 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. (FIRST READING APRIL 8, 2025) Mayor Pro-Tem Burch 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 A copy of this ordinance is being made a part of these minutes as Ordinance Number 2025-05. FINAL 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. (FIRST READING APRIL 8, 2025) Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the ordinance. 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 A copy of this ordinance is being made a part of these minutes as Ordinance Number 2025-06. FIRST READING: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS AMENDING THE ORANGE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 4 "BUSINESS AND COMMERCE" ARTICLE 4.1700 "GAME ROOMS" IN ITS ENTIRETY BY PROHIBITING AMUSEMENT REDEMPTION MACHINES AND GAME ROOMS WITHIN THE CITY OF ORANGE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCONFLICTWTHTHS ORDINANCE; PROVIDINGA: SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING. Al PENALTYCLAUSE; PROVIDINGANEFFECTIVE DATE; AND OTHERMAITERS. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the ordinance. Second to the motion was made by Council Member Childs which carried with the following vote: Regular Meeting 5 April 22, 2025 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 FIRST READING: RESOLUTIONAPPROVING AN EDC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENTWITHCHILDS MANUFACTURING AND BUILDING SUPPLY, INC., 3704 N. 16TH STREET, ORANGE, TEXAS 77632. THE INCENTIVE IS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 TO CONSTRUCT A TXDOT CURB CUT. Council Member Hennigan 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None Council Member Childs recused himself from any discussion and action taken on this item. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND. A CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS AND INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY; TERMINATING THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 31, 2024. 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 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 2025-38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH BERNUCHAUX CONTRACTOR INC. FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CLARIFIERS REHABILITATION. Council Member Childs 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 22, 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 2025-39. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BDS CONSTRUCTORS, LLC (D/BIA MK CONSTRUCTORS) FOR BID #2025-20 SUNSET ADDITION WATER & SEWER LINE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,137,511.50. 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: 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 2025-40. RESOLUTIONOF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITYOF ORANGE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ORANGE AND ORANGE YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY THEC CITYTOORANGE YOUTHBASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FOR UPDATES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LIGHTING OF THE PLAYING FIELDS. 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 2025-41. RESOLUTIONAWARDING THE CONTRACT TO MIRACLE EQUIPMENT CO., IN THE, AMOUNT OF $17,740.21 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE SWING SET TO BE LOCATED AT SUNSET PARK, ORANGE, TEXAS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the resolution. 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 Regular Meeting 7 April 22, 2025 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None A copy of this resolution is being made a part of these minutes as Resolution Number 2025-42. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS ACCEPTING A DONATION OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, TEXAS OF A TWENTY FEET BY THIRTY FEET (20' X 30') HOSPITALITY PAVILION CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL AND CONCRETE TO BE ERECTED BY MEMBERS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY STAFF INAI MUTUALLY, AGREED UPON LOCATION WITHIN THE RIVERSIDE PAVILION, 708 SIMMONS DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS TO ENHANCE THE CITY'S AND COUNTY'S HOTEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRIES. John Gothia, Orange County Judge, advised the Riverside Pavilion is a blessing to everyone and serves a great purpose. He advised Orange County feels adding the hospitality pavilion will be an asset to events that are held there. Mayor Spears advised he would like the County to work with Mr. Jack to ensure the best placement of the pavilion. Council Member Childs 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 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 2025-43. RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF A ONE-TIME ENHANCED RETENTION PAYMENT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL POLICE ASSOCIATION TO BE PAID IN MAY 2025. Council Member Hennigan asked ift there was any money lefti to give to other employess other than Police and Fire. Mr. Kunst advised staff will bring back a recommendation in May. Council Member McKenna 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 2025-44. Regular Meeting 8 April 22, 2025 RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING ORDINANCE 1996-6 PROVIDING FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS ON AD VALOREM (PROPERTY) TAXES FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR 2025. Mayor Pro-Tem Burch moved to increase the exemptions from $15,000 to $20,000. 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 2025-45. DISCUSSION/ACTION MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND AUDIT REPORT AS PRESENTED BY BROOKSWATSON & CO., PLLC FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. 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 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, AS PRESENTED BY BROOKSWATSON8 CO., PLLC, AS REQUIRED BYSECTION3.140F THE CHARTEROFTHE CITY OF ORANGE. Mike Brooks, Audit Partner, presented a PowerPoint Presentation of the audit for the City of Orange for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. He advised the City received a clean unmodified opinion which is the higest level of assurance.A copy of this Presentation is included in and being made a part of these minutes. Council Member Chandler 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 Regular Meeting 9 April 22, 2025 MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2025. 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 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2025. 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 COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE CITY'S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDNG MARCH 31, 2025. 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 McKenna and Council Member Hennigan COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING NO: None CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. Kunst advised of the following meetings that will be held on Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m.; Joint Public Hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and a Special Call Meeting of the City Council. He advised at the May 13th Council Meeting the newly elected Council Members will be sworn in. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Council Member Childs gave kuddos to Ms. Zeto for a geat audit. Regular Meeting 10 April 22, 2025 Council Member McKenna advised early voting began today. Mayor Spears thanked Ms. Zeto for a great job on the audit and thanked everyone for taking a moment to mourn the loss of Pope Francis. ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 13. 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 Letter of Engagement between the City of Orange, Texas and the lawi firm of Denton Navarro Rodriquez Bernal Santee & Zack P.C. (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 Edward Lee Gonzales and Michele Renne Gonzales V. City of Orange et al. The Council met in a closed executive session at 6:50 p.m. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The Council reconvened in open session at 7:25 p.m. Action taken on Item 13 a (1): MOTION APPROVING STAFF TO SIGN A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS AND THE LAW FIRM OF DENTON, NAVARRO, RODRIGUEZ, BERNAL, SANTEE & ZECH, P.C. THE LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT IS REGARDING THE SERVICES TO RETAIN THE ATTORNEYS TO WORK WITH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 1432 AND THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL POLICE ASSOCIATION. Council Member Hennigan moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Council Member McKenna which carried unanimously. There was no action taken on Item 13 a (2). ADJOURNMENT 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 Childs which carried unanimously. Regular Meeting 11 April 22, 2025 The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Larry Spears Jr., Màyor ATTEST 6h 1 Patricia Anderson, City Secretary