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Tue Aug 25, 2026
Economic Development Corporation
EDC to discuss Grove Retail Center project in closed session
The Orange Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting with citizen comments, approval of minutes, and reports. The main business is a closed executive session to deliberate on three real estate development project proposals, including an update on The Grove Retail Center at 3814 IH 10 W, followed by possible action in open session.
- Closed session deliberation on real estate development project proposals (3 items)
- Project update on The Grove Retail Center, 3814 IH 10 W, Orange, TX 77632
- Introduction of Julie David, MBA, as Assistant Economic Development Director
- Approval of August 11, 2026 meeting minutes
- Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
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ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
City Council Chambers (Library Auditorium)
220 N. Fifth Street
Orange, Texas
REGULAR MEETING
August 25, 2026
4:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER President Manning
MOTION
a) 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 resolutions on this
agenda and that the reading of such items be confined
to the caption of the resolutions. 1 Directors
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on
any subject matter, whether or not that item is on the
agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum three
minutes for each speaker. Your comments are
appreciated. As the Texas Open Meetings Act does not
allow the Corporation to respond to items not listed on the
agenda, your comments will be duly noted by the
Corporation and forwarded to the appropriate department
for prompt consideration. A member of the audience that
desires to speak during the EDC’s consideration of any
specific agenda item is requested to notify City staff prior to
the start of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) August 11, 2026 Orange Economic Development
Corporation Meeting Minutes. 5 Directors
EDC ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) Introduction of Julie David, MBA, Assistant Economic
Development Director. J. Trahan
REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS Directors
ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
City of Orange Economic Development Corpora …
Tue Aug 25, 2026
City Council
Council to award $80,000 sewer repair, renew employee benefits
The Orange City Council will consider awarding an $80,000 contract to repair a collapsed sewer line on Red Oak Drive, renew several city policies, and approve employee benefit plan renewals. The council will also enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with police and fire unions, as well as pending litigation.
- Resolution awarding repairs to collapsed sewer line on Red Oak Drive to Iribarren Ink, not to exceed $80,000
- Renewal of employee medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, including a 14.2% rate increase for the Blue Choice PPO plan and adding the Blue Essentials HMO plan
- Renewal of dental, vision, and life insurance with 0% rate increases
- Annual review and adoption of Financial, Investment, Identity Theft Prevention, Purchasing, and P-Card policies
- Closed session on collective bargaining with police and fire associations and pending litigation
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MEETING AGENDA
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
(Orange Public Library Auditorium)
220 N. Fifth Street
Orange, Texas
August 25, 2026
5:30 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Spears
2.
INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member McKenna
3.
MOTION
a) 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 such items be confined to the captions as are agreed
upon by the ordinances and resolutions.
1
Mayor/Council
4.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any
subject matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All
comments are limited to a maximum three minutes for each
speaker. Your comments are appreciated. As the Texas Open
Meetings Act does not allow the Council to respond to items not
listed on the agenda, your comments will be duly noted by the
Council and forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt
consideration. A member of the audience that desires to speak
during the City Council’s consideration of any specific agenda item
is requested to notify City staff prior to the start of the meeting.
5.
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) City Staff Announcements and City Events
Staff
b) Introduction of Julie David, MBA, new Assistant Economic
Development Director.
Staff: J. Trahan
City Council Meeting, August 25, 2026
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
Planning & Zoning Commission
P&Z to consider preliminary plat for Tex*La Business Park subdivision
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a preliminary plat for the Tex*La Business Park subdivision, a proposed 18-lot commercial development near Interstate 10. The plat does not currently meet ordinance requirements, and the commission may make a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes citizen comments and approval of the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Preliminary plat for Tex*La Business Park subdivision, 18 lots of at least 1.39 acres each, submitted by Texla Design and Development, LLC
- Plat fails to meet ordinance requirements including missing rear setback lines, utility map, drainage verification, proof of ownership, and fire hydrant locations
- Property partially in city limits (zoned IDC-Interstate Development Corridor) and partially in ETJ
- Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026 meeting
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AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL CALL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
(LIBRARY AUDITORIUM)
220 N. FIFTH STREET
ORANGE, TEXAS
AUGUST 18, 2026 5:00 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that:
• The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a special call meeting on August 18,
2026 at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at 220 N. Fifth Street, Orange, Texas;
This Notice and Agenda Packet are posted online at www.orangetexas.gov.
The public will be permitted to offer public comments as provided by the agenda and as
permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.
A recording of the meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with
the Open Meetings Act upon written request.
1.
Call to Order
a. Planning and Zoning Commission
2.
Citizen Comments
a. At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any subject matter,
whether or not that item is on the agenda. All comments are limited to a
maximum three minutes for each speaker. Your comments are appreciated.
As the Texas Open Meetings Act does not allow the Planning and Zoning
Commission to respond to items not listed on the agenda, your comments will
be duly noted by the Planning and Zoning Commission and forwarded to the
appropriate department for prompt consideration. A member of the audience
that desires to speak during the Planning and Zoning Commission’s
consideration of any specific agenda item is requested to notify City staff prior
to the start o …
Tue Aug 18, 2026
City Council
Council to consider Tex*La Business Park plat and FY2027 budget
The Orange City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution conditionally approving a preliminary plat for the Tex*La Business Park subdivision, a 45.10-acre parcel with Lots 1-18. They will also hold a budget workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, citizen comments, and adjournment.
- Resolution to conditionally approve preliminary plat for Tex*La Business Park (Lots 1-18, 45.10 acres, Claiborne West Survey, Abstract No. 27)
- Budget workshop to discuss proposed FY2027 Budget
- Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
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STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF ORANGE
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CITY OF ORANGE
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TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council, City Attorney and City Manager of the City of Orange, Texas
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Call Meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, August
18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (Orange Public Library Auditorium) located at 220 N. Fifth
Street, Orange, Texas for the following purpose, to-wit:
AGENDA
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Spears
2.
INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Spears
3.
MOTION
a) 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 such items be confined to the captions as
are agreed upon by the ordinances and resolutions.
1
Mayor/Council
4.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any
subject matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All
comments are limited to a maximum three minutes for each
speaker. Your comments are appreciated. As the Texas Open
Meetings Act does not allow the Council to respond to items not
listed on the agenda, your comments will be duly noted by the
Council and forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt
consideration. A member of the audience that desires to speak
during the City Council’s consideration of any specific agenda item
is requested to notify City s …
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Commission to weigh historic district boundary changes and 'light' district
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider recommending to the City Council amendments to historic district boundaries, including a new 'light historic district' with lighter regulations. They will also discuss possible historic preservation projects, maintenance of historical sites, and a social media marker selection. The meeting includes public comments and approval of the July 14, 2026 minutes.
- Consider amending Old Orange Historic District boundaries and establishing a light historic district (estimated cost $5,604.84)
- Discuss historic preservation projects: historic homes tours, a book of Orange since 2000, and a tree recognition program
- Consider maintenance and repairs of historical sites and markers
- Consider selection of a historic marker to promote on social media
- Approval of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
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AGENDA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2026 5:30 P.M.
303 N. 8TH STREET
ORANGE, TEXAS 77630
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Orange
will conduct a meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at 303 N. 8th Street, Orange,
Texas.
The public will be permitted to offer public comments as provided by the agenda and as
permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.
A recording of the meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with
the Open Meetings Act upon written request.
1.
Call to Order
2.
Citizen Comments
a.
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any subject
matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All comments are limited
to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker. Your comments are
appreciated. As the Texas Open Meetings Act does not allow the Historic
Preservation Commission to respond to items not listed on the agenda,
your comments will be duly noted by the Historic Preservation Commission
and forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt consideration. A
member of the audience who desires to speak during the Historic
Preservation Commission’s consideration of any specific agenda item is
requested to notify City staff prior to the start of the meeting.
3.
Minutes
a.
Approval of the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
4.
Action/Discussion Items
a.
Consider a recommendation to th …
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Economic Development Corporation
Agenda contains only page markers, no items
This agenda for the Orange Grove, Texas Economic Development Corporation meeting on 2026-08-11 contains only page-number markers and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive content to report.
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Tue Aug 11, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on tax rate, $150K festival funds, and Grove retail incentives
The Orange City Council will consider approving the proposed tax rate, allocating $150,000 from hotel occupancy tax reserves for the Orangetober Festival, and approving sales and property tax rebate agreements for The Grove retail project. They will also consider a $5,000 grant for the fire department and a debris monitoring contract.
- Resolution authorizing debris monitoring services agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc.
- Resolution accepting $5,000 Helping Heroes Grant from INVISTA Corporation for Orange Fire Department
- Motion to allocate $150,000 from Hotel Occupancy Tax reserve for 2026 Orangetober Festival
- Motion to approve Chapter 380 sales tax rebate agreement with Cadance Development Partners for The Grove retail project at MLK Drive & IH 10 W (33% of 1.5% or 100% of .5% EDC sales tax for 10 years)
- Motion to approve Chapter 380 property tax rebate agreement with Cadance Development Partners for The Grove (100% property tax rebate for 10 years)
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MEETING AGENDA
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
(Orange Public Library Auditorium)
220 N. Fifth Street
Orange, Texas
August 11, 2026
9:00 a.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Spears
2.
INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Mortimer
3.
MOTION
a) 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 such items be confined to the captions as are agreed
upon by the ordinances and resolutions.
1
Mayor/Council
4.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any
subject matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All
comments are limited to a maximum three minutes for each
speaker. Your comments are appreciated. As the Texas Open
Meetings Act does not allow the Council to respond to items not
listed on the agenda, your comments will be duly noted by the
Council and forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt
consideration. A member of the audience that desires to speak
during the City Council’s consideration of any specific agenda item
is requested to notify City staff prior to the start of the meeting.
5.
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) City Staff Announcements and City Events
Staff
b) Introduction
of
Kristen
Faye
Baker,
MBA,
new
Communications/Marketing Coordinator.
Staff: J. Trahan
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
a) July 28, 2026 Regular …
Tue Jul 28, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on FY2027 street priorities, disaster contracts, and $70K grant
The Orange City Council will consider final readings of ordinances and resolutions, including a $70,000 infrastructure grant to Autery Weir Financial Services, agreements for disaster recovery and debris monitoring, and a new tree cutting permit fee. They will also discuss and potentially adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Street Rehabilitation Priorities, hear presentations on data centers and street priorities, and receive reports on property values and employee health insurance. The meeting includes a closed executive session for real estate and legal matters.
- Consider accepting FY2027 Street Rehabilitation Priorities
- Final reading: ordinance adding Tree Cutting or Tree Trimming Permit Fee
- Final reading: ordinance amending school zone designation on FM 105
- Resolution approving $70,000 infrastructure grant to Autery Weir Financial Services, LLC
- Resolutions authorizing agreements for disaster recovery services with Ashbritt, Inc., DRC Emergency Services, LLC, and Thompson Consulting Services, LLC
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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2027 street priorities, school zone ordinance, and disaster contracts
The Orange City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Street Rehabilitation Priorities, which list six roads for repair, including West Allie Payne Road and Bear Path Drive. It also passed a final ordinance regulating school zones on FM 105 and approved an infrastructure grant agreement with Autery Weir Financial Services for up to $70,000. Several resolutions were approved, including agreements for disaster-related catering and pre-storm recovery services. No action was taken after closed session discussions on real estate and legal matters.
- Approved FY 2027 Street Rehabilitation Priorities (6-0)
- Approved ordinance amending school zones on FM 105 (6-0)
- Approved $70,000 infrastructure grant to Autery Weir Financial Services (6-0)
- Approved ordinance adding tree cutting/trimming permit fee (6-0)
- Approved disaster catering agreement with Old Orange Cafe (6-0)
- Approved pre-storm recovery agreement with Ashbritt, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved pre-storm recovery agreement with DRC Emergency Services (6-0)
- Approved debris monitoring agreement with Thompson Consulting Services (6-0)
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MEETING AGENDA
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
(Orange Public Library Auditorium)
220 N. Fifth Street
Orange, Texas
July 28, 2026
5:30 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Spears
2.
INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Childs
3.
MOTION
a) 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 such items be confined to the captions as are agreed
upon by the ordinances and resolutions.
1
Mayor/Council
4.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any
subject matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All
comments are limited to a maximum three minutes for each
speaker. Your comments are appreciated. As the Texas Open
Meetings Act does not allow the Council to respond to items not
listed on the agenda, your comments will be duly noted by the
Council and forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt
consideration. A member of the audience that desires to speak
during the City Council’s consideration of any specific agenda item
is requested to notify City staff prior to the start of the meeting.
5.
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) City Staff Announcements and City Events
Staff
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
a) June 23, 2026 Orange Economic Development Corporation
Meeting Minutes
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Mayor/Council
b) July 14, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minut …
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ORANGE
July 28, 2026
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, July 28, 2026.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT:
Larry Spears Jr.
Terrie T. Salter
Brad Childs
Mary McKenna
George Mortimer
Paul Burch
Matt Chandler
Michael Kunst
Jay Trahan
Patricia Anderson
Jennifer Pool
Lane Martin
John Bilbo
Kelvin Knauf
Adam Jack
Cheryl Zeto
Brenna Manasco
Payton Smith
Madison Floyd
Marvin Benoit
Isaac Henry
Mike Zeto
Jake Travis
Kate Leverett
Divon Williams
Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
Assistant City Manager,
Director of Economic
Development
City Secretary
Deputy City Secretary
Chief of Police
Fire Chief
Director of Planning and
Community
Development
Director of Public Works
Director of Finance
Library Director
Deputy Fire
Chief/Emergency
Management
Coordinator
Deputy Director of
Public Works
Building Official
Police Baliff
CIS Manager
| T Technician
City Attorney
Deputy Director of
CVB/Assistant to the
City Manager
Regular Meeting 2 July 28, 2026
Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Council Member Childs led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
MOTION FINDING THAT THE ADVANCE POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF
ARTICLE …
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Fireman's Relief & Retirement Fund Board
Firemen's Relief Board to review audit, GASB 67 report
The City of Orange Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, and discuss retirement benefits. They will also review the December 31, 2025 annual audit and GASB 67 report.
- Approval of bills including Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson invoice and Mariner invoice
- Status update on December 31, 2025 annual audit
- Review/approve December 31, 2025 GASB 67 report
- Discussion/possible action on retirement benefits explanation
- Approval of June 24, 2026 meeting minutes
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CITY OF ORANGE FIREMEN’S RELIEF
AND RETIREMENT FUND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The City of Orange Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Central Fire Station located at 501 N. 7th Street Orange, Texas
77630 for the purposes set forth in the following agenda:
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public Comment
4.
Accountant’s Report – Lauterbach & Amen
a.
Monthly Financial Report
b.
Presentation and Approval of Bills
c.
Additional Bills, if any
i.
Klausner, Kaufman, Jensen & Levinson invoice
ii.
Mariner invoice
5.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
a.
June 24, 2026 Regular Meeting
6.
Old Business
a.
Annual Affidavits of Continued Eligibility
b.
Status Update – December 31, 2025 Annual Audit
7.
New Business
a.
Discussion/Possible Action – Retirement Benefits Explanation
b.
Review/Approve – December 31, 2025 GASB 67 Report
8.
Announcements
9.
Adjournment
Texas Penal Code 30.06: “Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person
licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a
concealed handgun”
“De conformidad con la Sección 30.06 del código penal (entrada de persona con licencia deportar o llevar armas de mano oculta),
una persona licenciada bajo el subcapítulo H, capítulo 411 del código de gobierno (ley de licenciación para portar o llevar armas de
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Board of Adjustment
Board to decide on cemetery sign variance at St. Mary's
The Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a request from Celeste Williams for a variance to build a 17.01 sq ft brick, mortar, and granite sign at St. Mary's Cemetery, 4300 Meeks Drive. The sign exceeds the R-1 district's 6 sq ft limit. The board will also approve minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting and take citizen comments.
- Public hearing and vote on sign variance for 4300 Meeks Drive (St. Mary's Cemetery)
- Proposed sign: 17.01 sq ft, 70"x35", brick/mortar/granite, ground-mounted with floodlight
- R-1 zoning limits ground signs to 6 sq ft and 4 ft height; variance requested
- No objections received from nearby property owners within 300 ft
- Approval of minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting
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AGENDA
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMUNITY ROOM, 303 N. 8TH STREET
ORANGE, TEXAS
JULY 21, 2026 5:30 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that:
The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Orange will conduct a meeting scheduled on July
21, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 303 N. 8th Street, Orange, Texas;
This Notice and Agenda Packet are posted online at www.orangetexas.gov.
The public will be permitted to offer public comments as provided by the agenda and as
permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.
A recording of the meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with
the Open Meetings Act upon written request.
1.
Call to Order
2.
Citizen Comments
a. At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any subject
matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All comments are limited
to a maximum three minutes for each speaker. Your comments are
appreciated. As the Texas Open Meetings Act does not allow the Zoning
Board of Adjustment to respond to items not listed on the agenda, your
comments will be duly noted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment and
forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt consideration. A
member of the audience that desires to speak during the Zoning Board of
Adjustment consideration of any specific agenda item is requested to notify
City staff prior to the start of the meeting.
3.
Minutes
a. Consideration of the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting.
4.
Public He …
Tue Jul 14, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on street abandonments, fees, grants, and insurance payments
The Orange City Council will hold final readings on ordinances to abandon and vacate Juniper Drive, Evergreen Drive, and a utility/drainage easement in Broadmoor Terrace, plus first readings on new tree-cutting permit fees and school zone regulations on FM 105. They will also consider resolutions for an EDC infrastructure grant, vehicle purchases, a CDBG handbook, and several motions including insurance payments, demolition bids, and appointments.
- Final reading: abandon Juniper Drive (0.720 acres) and Evergreen Drive (1.416 and 0.982 acres) in Broadmoor Terrace
- First reading: new Tree Cutting or Tree Trimming Permit Fee in Fee Schedule
- Resolution: $70,000 EDC Infrastructure Grant to Autery Weir Financial Services, LLC
- Resolution: use $197,035 from General Fund reserves for vehicle purchases
- Motions: pay $680,838 property/liability and $65,654 workers' comp insurance to Texas Municipal League
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✓ Decided: Council approves $680,838 property/liability insurance payment
The Orange City Council approved payments for property/liability insurance ($680,838) and workers' compensation insurance ($65,654) for FY 2027, along with related claims fees. It also approved demolition contracts for 29 substandard structures, totaling approximately $150,000, and approved revisions to Chapter 380 agreements with Cadance Development Partners for The Grove project. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved $680,838 payment to Texas Municipal League for property/liability insurance (5-0)
- Approved $65,654 payment for workers' compensation insurance (5-0)
- Approved demolition bids for 29 substandard structures (5-0)
- Approved revisions to Chapter 380 sales tax rebate agreement with Cadance Development Partners (5-0)
- Approved revisions to Chapter 380 property tax rebate agreement with Cadance Development Partners (5-0)
- Approved $70,000 infrastructure grant agreement with Autery Weir Financial Services (5-0)
- Approved use of $197,035 general fund reserves for vehicle purchases (5-0)
- Approved CDBG Policy and Procedures Handbook (5-0)
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MEETING AGENDA
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
(Orange Public Library Auditorium)
220 N. Fifth Street
Orange, Texas
July 14, 2026
9:00 a.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Council Member Burch
2.
INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Chandler
3.
MOTION
a) 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 such items be confined to the captions as are agreed
upon by the ordinances and resolutions.
1
Mayor/Council
4.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any
subject matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All
comments are limited to a maximum three minutes for each
speaker. Your comments are appreciated. As the Texas Open
Meetings Act does not allow the Council to respond to items not
listed on the agenda, your comments will be duly noted by the
Council and forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt
consideration. A member of the audience that desires to speak
during the City Council’s consideration of any specific agenda item
is requested to notify City staff prior to the start of the meeting.
5.
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) City Staff Announcements and City Events
Staff
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
a) June 9, 2026 Orange Economic Development Corporation
Meeting Minutes
8
Mayor/Council
b) June 23, 2026 Regular City Council Meet …
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ORANGE
July 14, 2026
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, July 14, 2026.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT:
Paul Burch
Matt Chandler
George Mortimer
Brad Childs
Mary McKenna
Larry Spears Jr.
Terrie T. Salter
Michael Kunst
Jay Trahan
Patricia Anderson
Lane Martin
John Bilbo
Kelvin Knauf
Adam Jack
Cheryl Zeto
Madison Floyd
Divon Williams
Kristen Ross
Rita Monson
Marvin Benoit
Amy Williams
Hunter Isbell
Mike Zeto
Jake Travis
Guy Goodson
Brenna Manasco
Jennifer Pool
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem
City Manager
Assistant City Manager,
Director of Economic
Development
City Secretary
Chief of Police
Fire Chief
Director of Planning and
Community
Development
Director of Public Works
Director of Finance
Deputy Director of
Public Works (arrived to
mtg. at 9:09 a.m.)
Deputy Director of
CVB/Assistant to the
City Manager
Visitors Service and
Events Manager (left
mtg. at 9:10 a.m.)
Grants Planner
Building Official
Public Works Secretary
Fire Captain
CIS Manager
| T Technician
City Attorney
Library Director
Deputy City Secretary
Regular Meeting 2 July 14, 2026
Council Member Burch called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Council Member Chandler led the I …
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Economic Development Corporation
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Commission to vote on two accessory building permits and historic district boundary changes
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for accessory buildings at 901 and 704 10th Street, one of which was built without a permit. They will also discuss recommending changes to historic district boundaries, which would require public hearings and City Council approval. Other items include recommendations on preservation projects, maintenance of historical sites, and a social media marker.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for David Trahan's accessory building at 901 10th Street (built without permit)
- Certificate of Appropriateness for Alan Mesecher's carport at 704 10th Street
- Recommendation on amending historic district boundaries (yellow and orange areas on map)
- Recommendation on historic preservation projects: holiday home tour, picture book, tree recognition program
- Recommendation on maintenance of historical sites and markers
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✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission approves two accessory building permits with conditions
The Orange Grove Historic Preservation Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for accessory buildings, one at 901 10th Street and one at 704 10th Street, both with conditions. The commission also discussed but took no action on amending historic district boundaries, and tabled social media marker promotion until a new staffer is hired.
- Approved COA for David Trahan's accessory building at 901 10th Street, requiring paint match and setback compliance (5-0)
- Approved COA for Alan Mesecher's carport at 704 10th Street (5-0)
- Approved minutes from June 9, 2026 meeting (5-0)
- Tabled historic district boundary changes; revised map to be brought back next meeting
- Suspended social media historic marker promotion until new social media staff hired
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AGENDA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 14, 2026 5:30 P.M.
303 N. 8TH STREET
ORANGE, TEXAS 77630
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Orange
will conduct a meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at 303 N. 8th Street, Orange,
Texas.
The public will be permitted to offer public comments as provided by the agenda and as
permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.
A recording of the meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with
the Open Meetings Act upon written request.
1.
Call to Order
2.
Citizen Comments
a.
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any subject
matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All comments are limited
to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker. Your comments are
appreciated. As the Texas Open Meetings Act does not allow the Historic
Preservation Commission to respond to items not listed on the agenda,
your comments will be duly noted by the Historic Preservation Commission
and forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt consideration. A
member of the audience who desires to speak during the Historic
Preservation Commission’s consideration of any specific agenda item is
requested to notify City staff prior to the start of the meeting.
3.
Minutes
a.
Approval of the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
4.
Action/Discussion Items
a.
Consider and possible action on an …
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Meeting Minutes
Members Present:
Robert Manning…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Chairman
Bridget Luna …………………………...……………………………..………………………………………………………………………Vice Chair
Codie Vasquez………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………….Member
William Hannan ………………………………..……………………………….……………………………...………………………………Member
Kenneth Wheeler………………………………..……………………………….……………………………...………………………………Member
Members Absent:
None
Staff Present:
Kelvin Knauf, Director of Planning & Community Development
Wendy Lloyd, Planning Secretary
Marvin Benoit, Building Official
City Council Members Present:
Brad Childs
Chairman Manning called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Manning asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting
Vice Chair Luna motioned to approve
Member Hannan 2nd
Vote: 5 – 0
Motion Carries
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Consider and possible action on an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness from David Trahan for
an accessory building at 901 10th Street
•
Applicant: David Trahan
•
Application for: Accessory building (storage building)
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Location: 901 10th Street
•
Building Description: Accessory storage building constructed on the property.
•
Applicant's Statement: The applicant, new to the area, was unaware of historic district requirements or the
nee …
Wed Jun 24, 2026
Fireman's Relief & Retirement Fund Board
Firemen's Relief Board to review finances, audit, and eligibility
The City of Orange Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review the monthly financial report, approve bills, and approve minutes from the April 29, 2026 meeting. They will also receive status updates on PRB reports, the December 31, 2025 annual audit, and the actuarial valuation, and will handle annual affidavits of continued eligibility. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.
- Accountant's report from Lauterbach & Amen, including monthly financial report and approval of bills
- Approval of minutes from April 29, 2026 regular meeting
- Annual Affidavits of Continued Eligibility (old business)
- Status update on PRB Reports Submission
- Status update on December 31, 2025 Annual Audit and Actuarial Valuation
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CITY OF ORANGE FIREMEN’S RELIEF
AND RETIREMENT FUND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The City of Orange Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Central Fire Station located at 501 N. 7th Street Orange, Texas
77630 for the purposes set forth in the following agenda:
AGENDA
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public Comment
4.
Accountant’s Report – Lauterbach & Amen
a.
Monthly Financial Report
b.
Presentation and Approval of Bills
c.
Additional Bills, if any
5.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
a.
April 29, 2026 Regular Meeting
6.
Old Business
a.
Annual Affidavits of Continued Eligibility
7.
New Business
a.
Status Update – PRB Reports Submission
b.
Status Update – December 31, 2025 Annual Audit
c.
Status Update - December 31, 2025 Actuarial Valuation
8.
Announcements
9.
Adjournment
Texas Penal Code 30.06: “Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person
licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a
concealed handgun”
“De conformidad con la Sección 30.06 del código penal (entrada de persona con licencia deportar o llevar armas de mano oculta),
una persona licenciada bajo el subcapítulo H, capítulo 411 del código de gobierno (ley de licenciación para portar o llevar armas de
mano) no se permite entrar en esta propiedad con “ninguna arm …
Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council
Council to consider vacating streets, leasing Vactor truck, and roof repair
The Orange City Council will consider first readings of ordinances to abandon and vacate public street right-of-ways and easements (Juniper Drive, Evergreen Drive, and a utility/drainage easement) in the Broadmoor Terrace Subdivision. They will also vote on resolutions for a five-year Vactor truck lease, a roof replacement contract for the Council Chambers, and emergency repairs at 11th Street and Cordrey Avenue. The agenda includes appointments, discussions on tree permit fees and renaming Simmons Drive, and a closed session on annexation law.
- Vacate Juniper Drive right-of-way (0.720 acres) from Community Church Assembly of God to I-10 frontage road
- Vacate Evergreen Drive right-of-way (1.416 and 0.982 acres) west of Spruce Drive
- Five-year lease for Vactor truck with Kinloch Equipment & Supply, financed by KS StateBank, $111,653.37/year
- Award $52,599 contract to Paragon Multi Family Roofing for Council Chambers roof replacement
- Affirm emergency repairs at 11th Street and Cordrey Avenue, not to exceed $175,000
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✓ Decided: Council approves 5-year lease for new Vactor truck, roof replacement, and emergency intersection repairs
The Orange City Council approved a five-year lease with Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. for a replacement Vactor truck, financed through KS StateBank with annual payments of $111,653.37. It also awarded a $52,599 contract to Paragon Multi Family Roofing, Inc. for replacing the City Council Chambers roof and affirmed emergency repairs to the 11th Street and Cordrey Avenue intersection, not to exceed $175,000. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved first readings of three ordinances to abandon and vacate public right-of-way and easement areas in the Broadmoor Terrace Subdivision, and appointed Don King to the Board of Adjustments. Discussion on renaming Simmons Drive resulted in no motion, and no action was taken after executive session.
- Approved 5-year Vactor truck lease with Kinloch Equipment & Supply, financed through KS StateBank at $111,653.37/year (5-0)
- Awarded $52,599 roof replacement contract to Paragon Multi Family Roofing, Inc. via TIPS-USA (5-0)
- Affirmed emergency repairs at 11th Street and Cordrey Avenue, not to exceed $175,000 (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance to vacate Juniper Drive right-of-way (0.720 acres) (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance to vacate Evergreen Drive right-of-way (1.416 and 0.982 acres) (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance to vacate utility/drainage easement in Broadmoor Terrace Addition (0.220 acres) (5-0)
- Appointed Don King to the Board of Adjustments, term expiring December 31, 2027 (5-0)
- No action taken on renaming Simmons Drive; no motion made
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MEETING AGENDA
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
(Orange Public Library Auditorium)
220 N. Fifth Street
Orange, Texas
June 23, 2026
5:30 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Spears
2.
INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro -Tem Salter
3.
MOTION
a) 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 such items be confined to the captions as are agreed
upon by the ordinances and resolutions.
1
Mayor/Council
4.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any
subject matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All
comments are limited to a maximum three minutes for each
speaker. Your comments are appreciated. As the Texas Open
Meetings Act does not allow the Council to respond to items not
listed on the agenda, your comments will be duly noted by the
Council and forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt
consideration. A member of the audience that desires to speak
during the City Council’s consideration of any specific agenda item
is requested to notify City staff prior to the start of the meeting.
5.
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) City Staff Announcements and City Events
Staff
6.
PROCLAMATION
a) Men’s Health & Prostate Cancer Month
6
Mayor/Council
b) United Way of Orange County, Texas, 100 Years of Impact
Campaign
7
Mayor/Counci …
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ORANGE
June 23, 2026
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, June 23, 2026.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT:
Larry Spears Jr.
Terrie T. Salter
Brad Childs
Mary McKenna
Paul Burch
Matt Chandler
George Mortimer
Michael Kunst
Jay Trahan
Patricia Anderson
Jennifer Pool
Lane Martin
John Bilbo
Kelvin Knauf
Adam Jack
Cheryl Zeto
Brenna Manasco
Madison Floyd
Divon Williams
Marvin Benoit
Mike Zeto
Jake Travis
Chris Arnold
Kate Leverett
Hillary Gravett
Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Pro-Tem Salter led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
Assistant City Manager,
Director of Economic
Development
City Secretary
Deputy City Secretary
Chief of Police
Fire Chief
Director of Planning and
Community
Development
Director of Public Works
Director of Finance
Library Director
Deputy Director of
Public Works
Deputy Director of
CVB/Assistant to the
City Manager
Building Official
CIS Manager
| T Technician
Police Baliff
City Attorney
Assistant EDC Director
Regular Meeting 2 June 23, 2026
MOTION FINDING THAT THE ADVANCE POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF
ARTICLE 8.1200 OF THE CODE OF ORD …
Tue Jun 23, 2026
Economic Development Corporation
EDC to discuss real estate proposals, including The Grove project
The Orange Economic Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive a project update, and then enter closed session to deliberate on two real estate development project proposals, including an update on The Grove project. After reconvening, the board may take action on those items. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive items occurring in executive session.
- Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Orange Economic Development Projects Update
- Closed session deliberation on real estate development project proposal (Section 551.087)
- Closed session deliberation on The Grove project update (Section 551.087)
- Possible action on closed session items after reconvening
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✓ Decided: EDC hears project updates, no action on closed session items
The Orange Economic Development Corporation held a regular meeting with no substantive votes beyond routine approvals. Members approved the June 9, 2026 minutes and a motion confirming advance posting requirements. Staff reported on six economic development projects totaling $13.9 million in investments and $745,000 in EDC grants, and announced Assistant EDC Director Hillary Gravett's resignation effective July 10. After a closed executive session on two real estate development proposals, no action was taken.
- Approved motion confirming advance posting and notice requirements (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of June 9, 2026 EDC meeting (unanimous)
- No action taken on closed session items 7a(1) and 7a(2)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:18 p.m. (unanimous)
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ORANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
City Council Chambers (Library Auditorium)
220 N. Fifth Street
Orange, Texas
REGULAR MEETING
June 23, 2026
4:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER President Manning
MOTION
a) 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 resolutions on this
agenda and that the reading of such items be confined
to the caption of the resolutions. 1 Directors
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on
any subject matter, whether or not that item is on the
agenda. All comments are limited to a maximum three
minutes for each speaker. Your comments are
appreciated. As the Texas Open Meetings Act does not
allow the Corporation to respond to items not listed on the
agenda, your comments will be duly noted by the
Corporation and forwarded to the appropriate department
for prompt consideration. A member of the audience that
desires to speak during the EDC’s consideration of any
Specific agenda item is requested to notify City staff prior to
the start of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) June 9, 2026 Orange Economic Development
Corporation Meeting Minutes. 4 Directors
DISCUSSION/ACTION
a) Orange Economic Development Projects Update. J. Trahan
REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS Directors
ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) Deliberation regarding Economic Development
Negotiations as authorized by Se …
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STATE OF TEXAS }
June 23, 2026
COUNTY OF ORANGE }
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT a Regular Meeting of the Orange Economic Development Corporation
of the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was held in the City Council Chambers (Library
Auditorium) on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
EDC MEMBERS PRESENT:
EDC MEMBERS ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kimberly Manning
Mary McKenna
Reginald Broussard, Jr.
Larry Spears Jr.
William Stark IV
Dustin Yu
George Mortimer
Terrie T. Salter
Paul Burch
Brad Childs
Matt Chandler
Michael Kunst
Jay Trahan
Patricia Anderson
Jennifer Pool
Cheryl Zeto
Mike Zeto
Jake Travis
Lane Martin
Adam Jack
Guy Goodson
Hillary Gravett
President Manning called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Director
Director
Treasurer
Director
Mayor Pro-Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
Assistant City Manager,
Director of Economic
Development
City Secretary
Deputy City Secretary
Director of Finance
| T Director
| T Technician
Chief of Police
Director of Public
Works
City Attorney
Assistant EDC Director
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 RESOLUTIONS ON THIS AGENDA
AND THAT THE READING OF SUCH ITEMS BE CONFINED TO THE CAPTION OF THE
RESOLUTIONS.
Vice-President McKenna moved to …
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Commission to vote on carport permit and historic district boundary changes
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a carport at 411 W. Cherry Avenue and discuss recommending changes to historic district boundaries to the City Council. They will also discuss potential projects like historic home tours, a photo book, and a tree recognition program, plus maintenance of historical sites and markers.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for carport at 411 W. Cherry Avenue
- Recommendation on amending historic district boundaries
- Discussion of historic home tours, photo book, and tree recognition program
- Maintenance and repairs of historical sites and markers
- Selection of historic marker for social media promotion
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✓ Decided: Historic commission approves carport, tables district boundary change
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a metal carport at 411 W. Cherry Avenue and tabled a recommendation on amending historic district boundaries. It also recommended promoting the Orange County marker on social media and discussed a holiday home tour, a picture book, and a tree recognition program.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 20x18 metal carport at 411 W. Cherry Ave (3-0)
- Tabled recommendation on amending historic district boundaries (3-0)
- Recommended Orange County marker for social media promotion (3-0)
- Approved minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting (3-0)
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AGENDA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 9, 2026 5:30 P.M.
303 N. 8TH STREET
ORANGE, TEXAS 77630
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Orange
will conduct a meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at 303 N. 8th Street, Orange,
Texas.
The public will be permitted to offer public comments as provided by the agenda and as
permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.
A recording of the meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with
the Open Meetings Act upon written request.
1.
Call to Order
2.
Citizen Comments
a.
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any subject
matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All comments are limited
to a maximum of three minutes for each speaker. Your comments are
appreciated. As the Texas Open Meetings Act does not allow the Historic
Preservation Commission to respond to items not listed on the agenda,
your comments will be duly noted by the Historic Preservation Commission
and forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt consideration. A
member of the audience who desires to speak during the Historic
Preservation Commission’s consideration of any specific agenda item is
requested to notify City staff prior to the start of the meeting.
3.
Minutes
a.
Approval of the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
4.
Action/Discussion Items
a.
Consider and possible action on an a …
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Meeting Minutes
Members Present:
Bridget Luna …………………………...……………………………..………………………………………………………………………Vice Chair
William Hannan ………………………………..……………………………….……………………………...………………………………Member
Kenneth Wheeler………………………………..……………………………….……………………………...………………………………Member
Members Absent:
Robert Manning…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Chairman
Codie Vasquez………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………….Member
Staff Present:
Kelvin Knauf, Director of Planning & Community Development
Wendy Lloyd, Planning Secretary
Marvin Benoit, Building Official
City Council Members Present:
None
Vice Chair Luna called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice Chair Luna asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting
Member Wheeler motioned to approve
Member Hannan 2nd
Vote: 3 – 0
Motion Carries
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Consider and possible action on an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness from Johnnie Francis to
construct a carport at 411 W. Cherry Avenue
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Applicant: Johnny Francis (411 W. Cherry Ave.)
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Request: Construct a 20x18 metal carport with a gable roof.
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The structure will be open (no sides), nine feet tall at the peak, and have a blue roof.
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It will be located behind a six-foot fence, butt up against an existing building but not attached, and
used as a w …
Tue Jun 9, 2026
City Council
Council to award $40,743 Sunset Park parking lot contract, lease Vactor truck
The Orange City Council will consider awarding a $40,743 contract to Triangle Civil Services for a parking lot, curbing, and sidewalk at Sunset Park, and authorizing a five-year lease with annual payments of $111,653.37 for a replacement Vactor truck. The council will also discuss a timeline extension for the Bowling Village Apartments development and enter closed session to consult with the city attorney about pending litigation from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
- Resolution to award $40,743 contract to Triangle Civil Services for Sunset Park parking lot, curbing, and sidewalk
- Resolution authorizing five-year lease with KS Statebank at $111,653.37 per year for a replacement Vactor truck
- Resolution authorizing Pipeline Crossing Agreements with Union Pacific Railroad for a water and sewer force main
- Motion to approve timeline extension through December 31, 2026, for Newton Core, LLC (Bowling Village Apartments) at 3320 Bowling Lane
- Closed executive session on pending litigation from TCEQ (Letter of Enforcement dated May 22, 2026)
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✓ Decided: Council awards $40,743 Sunset Park parking lot contract to Triangle Civil Services
The Orange City Council approved a resolution awarding a $40,743 contract to Triangle Civil Services for construction of a parking lot, curbing, and sidewalk at Sunset Park. The council also approved a resolution authorizing pipeline crossing agreements with Union Pacific Railroad for city facilities. A resolution to lease a replacement vac-tor truck was tabled. The council took no action after a closed executive session regarding a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality enforcement letter.
- Approved $40,743 Sunset Park parking lot contract to Triangle Civil Services (7-0)
- Approved Union Pacific Railroad pipeline crossing agreements (7-0)
- Tabled five-year lease agreement for replacement vac-tor truck
- Approved timeline extension for Newton Core LLC (Bowling Village Apartments) through Dec 31, 2026 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including four sets of meeting minutes (7-0)
- Took no action after closed session on TCEQ enforcement letter
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MEETING AGENDA
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
(Orange Public Library Auditorium)
220 N. Fifth Street
Orange, Texas
June 9, 2026
9:00 a.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Spears
2.
INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member McKenna
3.
MOTION
a) 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 such items be confined to the captions as are agreed
upon by the ordinances and resolutions.
1
Mayor/Council
4.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any
subject matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All
comments are limited to a maximum three minutes for each
speaker. Your comments are appreciated. As the Texas Open
Meetings Act does not allow the Council to respond to items not
listed on the agenda, your comments will be duly noted by the
Council and forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt
consideration. A member of the audience that desires to speak
during the City Council’s consideration of any specific agenda item
is requested to notify City staff prior to the start of the meeting.
5.
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) City Staff Announcements and City Events
Staff
6.
PRESENTATION
a) Presentation by representative(s) of Waste Management.
Staff: M. Kunst
City Council Meeting, June 9, 2026
City of Orange, Texas
Page 1
Pa …
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ORANGE
June 9, 2026
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, June 9, 2026.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Larry Spears Jr.
Terrie T. Salter
Matt Chandler
Brad Childs
Mary McKenna
George Mortimer
Paul Burch
None
Michael Kunst
Jay Trahan
Patricia Anderson
Jennifer Pool
Lane Martin
John Bilbo
Kelvin Knauf
Adam Jack
Brenna Manasco
Divon Williams
Hillary Gravett
Kristen Ross
Sarah Hunter
Marvin Benoit
Rita Monson
Amy Williams
Jake Travis
Isaac Henry
Guy Goodson
Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member (Left
the meeting at 9:34
a.m.)
City Manager
Assistant City Manager,
Director of Economic
Development
City Secretary
Deputy City Secretary
Chief of Police
Fire Chief
Director of Planning and
Community
Development
Director of Public Works
Library Director
Deputy Director of
CVB/Assistant to the
City Manager
Assistant EDC Director
Visitor Services and
Events Manager
Deputy Director of
Finance
Building Official
Grants Planner
Pulbic Works Secretary
| T Technician
Police Baliff
City Attorney
Regular Meeting 2 June 9, 2026
STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: Cheryl Zeto Director of Finance
Mike Zeto CIS Manager
Mayor Spears called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Council Member McKenna led the …
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Economic Development Corporation
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✓ Decided: EDC extends Newton Core timeline to Dec. 31, 2026; no action on closed-session items
The Orange Economic Development Corporation approved a timeline extension through December 31, 2026, for Newton Core, LLC (Bowling Village Apartments) at 3320 Bowling Lane due to construction delays. The board also approved the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes and a motion confirming advance posting requirements. After a closed executive session on three economic development proposals, including an H-E-B at Northway update, no action was taken on any of them.
- Approved timeline extension for Newton Core, LLC (Bowling Village Apartments) through Dec. 31, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 EDC meeting (unanimous)
- Approved motion confirming advance posting and notice requirements met (unanimous)
- No action taken on closed-session items: real estate proposal, H-E-B at Northway update, The Grove (Project Capstone) update
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ORANGE
June 9, 2026
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT a Regular Meeting of the Orange Economic Development Corporation
of the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was held in the City Council Chambers (Library
Auditorium) on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
EDC MEMBERS PRESENT:
EDC MEMBERS ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mary McKenna
Dustin Yu
Larry Spears Jr.
George Mortimer
William Stark IV
Kimberly Manning
Reginald Broussard, Jr.
Terrie T. Salter
Paul Burch
Matt Chandler
Brad Childs
None
Michael Kunst
Jay Trahan
Patricia Anderson
Jennifer Pool
Hillary Gravett
Jake Travis
Sarah Hunter
Lane Martin
Adam Jack
Divon Williams
Guy Goodson
Cheryl Zeto
Vice-President McKenna called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
Vice-President
Treasurer
Director
Director
Director (arrived at 8:02
a.m.)
President
Secretary
Mayor Pro-Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
Assistant City Manager,
Director of Economic
Development
City Secretary
Deputy City Secretary
Assistant EDC Director
| T Technician
Deputy Director of
Finance
Chief of Police
Director of Public
Works
Deputy Director of CVB
and Assistant to the
City Manager
City Attorney
Director of Finance
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 RESOLUTIONS ON THIS AGE …
Tue Jun 2, 2026
Planning & Zoning Commission
Commission to weigh Park Place abandonment, Envision 2050 projects
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss the Envision Orange 2050 master plan, consider recommending the abandonment of Park Place Street, and review staff-proposed capital projects for the next five years. The meeting includes citizen comments and approval of prior minutes.
- Public hearing on Envision Orange 2050 master plan
- Recommendation on abandoning Park Place Street right-of-way
- Staff recommendations for Envision Orange 2050 projects (e.g., widen Allie Payne Road, new fire stations)
- Capital improvements list for next five years (e.g., generator for library, EOC, street widening)
- Consider minutes of May 5, 2026 meeting
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AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR CALL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
220 N. FIFTH STREET
ORANGE, TEXAS
JUNE 2, 2026 5:30 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that:
• The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a regular call meeting on June 2, 2026
at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at 220 N. Fifth Street, Orange, Texas;
This Notice and Agenda Packet are posted online at www.orangetexas.gov.
The public will be permitted to offer public comments as provided by the agenda and as
permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.
A recording of the meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with
the Open Meetings Act upon written request.
1.
Call to Order
2.
Citizen Comments
a. At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any subject matter,
whether or not that item is on the agenda. All comments are limited to a
maximum three minutes for each speaker. Your comments are appreciated.
As the Texas Open Meetings Act does not allow the Planning and Zoning
Commission nor City Council to respond to items not listed on the agenda,
your comments will be duly noted by the Planning and Zoning Commission and
City Council and forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt
consideration. A member of the audience that desires to speak during the
Planning and Zoning Commission’s or City Council’s consideration of any
specific agenda item is requested to notify City staff prior to the start of the
meet …
Wed May 27, 2026
Board of Adjustment
Board to decide on contractor business at 1034/1042 Henderson Ave
The Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a request from Raul Cortez for a special exception to operate a building general contractor business at 1034 and 1042 Henderson Avenue. The properties are zoned C-2 Commercial, and this use requires a special exception. The board will also consider minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting.
- Public hearing and vote on special exception for contractor business at 1034 and 1042 Henderson Avenue
- Consideration of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
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✓ Decided: Board approves special exception for contractor business on Henderson Ave
The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a special exception requested by Raul Cortez to operate a building general contractor business (SIC Code 15) at 1034 and 1042 Henderson Avenue. The approval was granted with a 4-0 vote. The board also approved the April 21, 2026 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved special exception for contractor business at 1034/1042 Henderson Ave (4-0)
- Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
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AGENDA
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
SPECIAL CALL MEETING
COMMUNITY ROOM, 303 N. 8TH STREET
ORANGE, TEXAS
MAY 27, 2026 5:30 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that:
The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Orange will conduct a meeting scheduled on May
27, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 303 N. 8th Street, Orange, Texas;
This Notice and Agenda Packet are posted online at www.orangetexas.gov.
The public will be permitted to offer public comments as provided by the agenda and as
permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.
A recording of the meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with
the Open Meetings Act upon written request.
1.
Call to Order
2.
Citizen Comments
a. At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any subject
matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All comments are limited
to a maximum three minutes for each speaker. Your comments are
appreciated. As the Texas Open Meetings Act does not allow the Zoning
Board of Adjustment to respond to items not listed on the agenda, your
comments will be duly noted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment and
forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt consideration. A
member of the audience that desires to speak during the Zoning Board of
Adjustment consideration of any specific agenda item is requested to notify
City staff prior to the start of the meeting.
3.
Minutes
a. Consideration of the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting.
4.
Publ …
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Members Present:
Ed Freiberg …………………………………….................................................................................Chairman
Isaac T. Henry III…….….…………………………………………………………….……………………………Vice Chairman
Todd Loupe………. …………………………………………………………………………..…………………………… Member
Keith Longlois…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Member
Members Absent:
None
Council Members Present:
None
Staff Present:
Kelvin Knauf, Director of Planning & Community Development
Wendy Lloyd, Planning Secretary
Marvin Benoit, Building Official
Chairman Freiberg called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
None
REGULAR BUSINESS - MEETING MINUTES
Chairman Freiberg asked for motion to approve the April 21, 2026 meeting minutes.
Vice Chair Henry motioned to approve
Member Longlois 2nd
Vote: 4 - 0
Motion Carries
PUBLIC HEARING
Case No. 26:03. Conduct a public hearing on a request from Raul Cortez for a special exception
to construct and operate a building general contractor business (SIC Code 15) on Lot 111 x 200’
of B, Out Lot L-2 Gates Addition, also known as 1034 Henderson Avenue and on Lot SW 111 x
200’ less 25 x 25’ of B Block, Out Lot 2, Gates Addition also known as 1042 Henderson Avenue.
Chairman Freiberg opened the public hearing at 5:31 p.m.
Case 2603: Special Exception Request
•
Applicant: Raul Cortez, requesting a special exception for a "Building G …
Wed May 27, 2026
Fireman's Relief & Retirement Fund Board
Firemen's Relief Board May 27 meeting cancelled
The City of Orange Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees has cancelled its regular meeting previously scheduled for May 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.
- Regular meeting of May 27, 2026, cancelled
- Next regular meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
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NOTICE FROM THE
CITY OF ORANGE FIREMEN’S RELIEF
AND RETIREMENT FUND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BE IT KNOWN THAT THE
Regular Meeting
Previously Scheduled for
May 27, 2026
at 3:00 p.m.
HAS BEEN CANCELLED
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR
June 24, 2026
at 3:00 p.m.
Tue May 26, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on $937,729.78 wastewater treatment plant repair
The Orange City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, then consider final readings of ordinances requiring permits for tree cutting/trimming services and related fees, and resolutions approving an EDC grant and a $937,729.78 contract for wastewater treatment plant UV basin repairs. The council will also discuss the process for selecting EDC council members and enter closed session for legal matters including a prospective gift, a wastewater claim, and union negotiations.
- Public hearing on 2026 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant
- Final reading: ordinance requiring permits for tree cutting/trimming services for hire
- Final reading: ordinance adding fee for tree cutting/trimming for hire
- Resolution approving EDC Infrastructure Grant Agreement with Joe Louis King Jr. (King's Klean) for $35,000
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Trojan Technologies for $937,729.78 to repair Wastewater Treatment Plant UV Basin
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✓ Decided: Council tables tree-cutting permit fee ordinance for nonprofits
The City Council approved a tree-cutting and trimming permit ordinance but tabled the associated fee ordinance to further discuss waiving fees for nonprofit organizations. Council also approved an EDC infrastructure grant and a wastewater treatment plant repair contract. No action was taken on executive session items.
- Approved tree cutting/trimming permit ordinance (7-0)
- Tabled tree cutting/trimming fee ordinance for further discussion (7-0)
- Approved $35,000 EDC infrastructure grant to Joe Louis King Jr. (7-0)
- Approved $937,729.78 wastewater treatment plant UV basin repair with Trojan Technologies (7-0)
- Approved rotating seniority-based appointments to EDC with staggered terms (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda (7-0)
- No action taken on executive session items
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MEETING AGENDA
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
(Orange Public Library Auditorium)
220 N. Fifth Street
Orange, Texas
May 26, 2026
5:30 p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Spears
2.
INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Mortimer
3.
MOTION
a) 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 such items be confined to the captions as are agreed
upon by the ordinances and resolutions.
1
Mayor/Council
4.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time comments will be taken from the audience on any
subject matter, whether or not that item is on the agenda. All
comments are limited to a maximum three minutes for each
speaker. Your comments are appreciated. As the Texas Open
Meetings Act does not allow the Council to respond to items not
listed on the agenda, your comments will be duly noted by the
Council and forwarded to the appropriate department for prompt
consideration. A member of the audience that desires to speak
during the City Council’s consideration of any specific agenda item
is requested to notify City staff prior to the start of the meeting.
5.
CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
a) City Staff Announcements and City Events
Staff
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
a) Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the 2026
Annual Action Plan, Year 3 of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan,
for the Communit …
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF ORANGE
May 26, 2026
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, May 26, 2026.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Larry Spears Jr.
Terrie T. Salter
Matt Chandler
Brad Childs
Mary McKenna
George Mortimer
Paul Burch
None
Michael Kunst
Jay Trahan
Patricia Anderson
Jennifer Pool
Cheryl Zeto
Lane Martin
John Bilbo
Kelvin Knauf
Adam Jack
Brenna Manasco
Divon Williams
Alison Clary
Sarah Hunter
Katie Venable
Marvin Benoit
Rita Monson
Madison Floyd
Mike Zeto
Jake Travis
Isaac Henry
Kate Leverett
Mayor
Mayor Pro-Tem
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
Assistant City Manager,
Director of Economic
Development
City Secretary
Deputy City Secretary
Director of Finance
Chief of Police
Fire Chief
Director of Planning and
Community
Development
Director of Public Works
Library Director
Deputy Director of
CVB/Assistant to the
City Manager
Communication and
Marketing Coordinator
Deputy Director of
Finance
Library Associate
Building Official
Grants Planner
Deputy Director of
Public Works
CIS Manager
| T Technician
Police Baliff
City Attorney
Regular Meeting 2 May 26, 2026
STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: Hillary Gravett Assistant EDC Director
Kristen Ross Visitor Services and
Events Manager
Mayor Spears called the meet …
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