Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of January 20, 2026.
Body
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Riakos Adams, Councilmembers Anthony Kendrick, Nina Cobb, Joseph Solomon, Ramon Alvarez and Jessica Gonzalez
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Jeffery Reynolds, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, Deputy City Attorney Andy Wallander, City Secretary Laura Calcote and Sergeant-at-Arms Varga
Don Smith gave the invocation. Councilmember Gonzalez led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Adams. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Presentations
PR-26-003 Killeen Star Award
Mayor Nash-King and Councilmember Gonzalez recognized Bernard Jones for being an outstanding community member.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 2 - 20 for the January 20, 2026 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Michael Fornino spoke regarding RS-26-016, RS-26-017, RS-26-018, RS-26-019 and RS-26-021.
Heather McNeely spoke regarding RS-26-019, DS-26-006 and DS-26-007.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-26-017, RS-26-018, RS-26-019 and DS-26-007.
Anca Neagu spoke regarding RS-26-016.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-26-004 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of December 9, 2025.
MN-26-005 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of December 19, 2025.
RS-26-013 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill, for the design of Trailhead Amenities at Purser Heritage Hike & Bike Trail, in the amount of $317,800.00.
RS-26-014 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Letter of Agreement with Pump Solutions, Inc., for removal and installation of six submersible chopper pumps at Lift Stations #21, 22 and 24, in the amount of $227,857.00.
RS-26-015 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Professional Services
Agreement with Central Texas Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for substance use disorder counseling and treatment services, in the amount of $132,723.69.
RS-26-016 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of a
tactical robot from ICOR Technology, in the amount of $149,144.28, and
amending the existing Axon contract with technology upgrades, in the
amount of $300,387.60.
RS-26-017 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Interlocal Agreement with Bell County for the bidding and construction of traffic signals along Chaparral Road.
RS-26-018 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Rancier Project.
RS-26-019 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Letter of Agreement, with Insituform Technologies, LLC, for Sewer Replacement on Conder Street, in the amount of $124,245.00.
RS-26-020 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the purchase of real property at 108 W. Jasper Road from the Killeen Independent School District for Killeen Fire Department Facilities, in the amount of $803,000.00.
RS-26-021 Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting the resignation of Councilmember At-Large Jose Segarra and discuss and consider the appointment process.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Adams. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Public Hearings
PH-26-002 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget of the City of Killeen to increase revenue and expense accounts in multiple funds.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FY 2026 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN TO INCREASE REVENUE AND EXPENSE ACCOUNTS IN MULTIPLE FUNDS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Bonnie Hanchey, Budget Manager
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Hanchey was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of PH-26-002.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to approve PH-26-002. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-26-003 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Central
Texas Land Development Services on behalf of Clear Creek Commercial, Ltd. (FLUM#25-06) to amend the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map from a ‘Regional Commercial’ designation to a Residential Mix’ designation for approximately 1.81 acres out of T. Robinett Survey, Abstract No. 686. The subject property is locally addressed 5201 West Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.81 ACRES OUT OF T. ROBINETTE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 686. FROM ‘REGIONAL COMMERCIAL’ DESIGNATION TO A ‘RESIDENTIAL MIX’ DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Meshier was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of PH-26-003.
Michael Fornino spoke in opposition of PH-26-003.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Kendrick to approve PH-26-003. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-26-004 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Mitchell &
Associates, Inc. on behalf of The Tietze Family Revocable Trust (Case#
Z25-39) to rezone approximately 0.14 acres, being part of Lot 8, Block 8,
Marlboro Heights Revised from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “SF-2” (Single-Family Residential District). The subject property is locally addressed as 802 Highland Avenue, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.14 ACRES BEING PART OF LOT 8, BLOCK 8, MARLBORO HEIGHTS REVISED FROM “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO “SF-2” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Meshier was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
With no one appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve PH-26-004. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-26-005 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Dominic Vo on behalf of Hoang, Kim Anh Revocable Living Trust (Case# Z25-40) to rezone approximately 1.313 acres out of the Robert Cunningham Survey, Abstract No. 199 and Eugene La Sere Survey, Abstract No. 528 (also known as part of Lot 16 Llewellyn Estates #3 unrecorded subdivision) from “B-2” (Local Retail District) to “B-5” (Business District). The subject property is locally addressed as 4801 Onion Road, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 1.313 ACRES OUT OF THE ROBERT CUNNINGHAM SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 199 AND EUGENE LA SERE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 528 (ALSO KNOWN AS PART OF LOT 16 LLEWELLYN ESTATES #3 UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION) FROM “B-2” (LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT) TO “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Meshier was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of PH-26-005.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve PH-26-005. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kendrick. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-26-006 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Central Texas Land Development Services on behalf of The Gary W. Purser Jr. 2000 Trust (Case# Z25-41) to rezone approximately 97.13 acres out of the Eugene La Sere Survey, Abstract No. 527 and the W. L. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 1155 from “A” (Agricultural District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District). The subject property is generally located north of the terminus of Yates Road, east of the terminus of Mohawk Drive, and south of the terminus of Imperial Eagle Drive, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 97.13 ACRES OUT OF THE EUGENE LA SERE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 527 AND THE W. L. HARRIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1155, FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) TO “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Meshier was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of PH-26-006.
Anca Neagu spoke in favor of PH-26-006.
Gary Purser spoke in favor of PH-26-006.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Cobb to approve PH-26-006. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-26-007 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Mitchell &
Associates, Inc., on behalf of Vincent Nguyen, (Case# Z25-42) to rezone
approximately 0.864 acres, being Lot 1, Block 1 out of the Castor
Subdivision from “B-5” (Business District) to “B-5” (Business District) with
a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the sale of alcohol for on-premises
consumption. The subject property is locally addressed as 1417 West Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.864 ACRES BEING LOT 1, BLOCK 1 OUT OF THE CASTOR SUBDIVISION FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Meshier was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
With no one appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to approve PH-26-007. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kendrick. The motion carried 5-1, with Councilmember Alvarez in opposition.
PH-26-008 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Kevin
Greenwood, on behalf of Highland Development Corporation, Inc., (Case# Z25-43) to rezone approximately 0.13 acres, being a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Highland Commercial Subdivision Phase Three, from “B-5” (Business District) to “B-5” (Business District) with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption. The subject property is locally addressed as 1100 West Jasper Drive, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.13 ACRES, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HIGHLAND COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION PHASE THREE FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Applicant, Kevin Greenwood, spoke in favor of PH-26-008.
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Meshier was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Janice Stafford spoke in opposition of PH-26-008.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Kendrick to approve PH-26-008, with the condition that the property operate only as a venue, with a restriction to sell alcohol between the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., each day of the week. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to approve PH-26-008, with the condition that the facility will only be used as a private event venue and shall not be open to general public for use as a bar. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonazlez. The motion carried 4-2, with Councilmembers Kendrick and Solomon in opposition.
PH-26-009 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Republic Engineering & Development Services on behalf of 5011 Cunningham Rd Killeen LLC (Case# Z25-37) to rezone approximately 15.3 acres, out of the Robert Cunningham Survey, Abstract No. 199, and part of Lots 71 and 72 and all of Lots 73 and 74, out of Llewelyn Estates #3 (unrecorded subdivision), from “A” (Agricultural District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District). The subject properties are located along Love Spur, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 15.3 ACRES BEING OUT OF THE ROBERT CUNNINGHAM SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 199, AND PART OF LOTS 71 AND 72 AND ALL OF LOTS 73 AND 74, OUT OF LLEWELYN ESTATES #3 (UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION), FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) TO “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Applicant, Joseph Theriot, spoke in favor of PH-26-009.
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Meshier was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Harly Aquilar spoke in opposition of PH-26-009.
Leo Gukeisen spoke in opposition of PH-26-009.
Richard Davis spoke in opposition of PH-26-009.
Heather McNeely spoke in opposition of PH-26-009.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of PH-26-009.
Beth Wilson spoke on behalf of Sue Hallmark in opposition of PH-26-009.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve PH-26-009, with the zoning of “SR-1” (Suburban Residential Single-Family Residential District); as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Discussion Items
DS-26-004 Update regarding unfinished 2025 City Council motions and directives
Staff Comments: Andy Wallander, Deputy City Attorney
Mr. Wallander presented this item to City Council for discussion. Mr. Wallander was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-26-005 Update regarding Charter Review Procedures
Staff Comments: Andy Wallander, Deputy City Attorney
Mr. Wallander presented this item to City Council for discussion. Mr. Wallander was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Cobb to have the first meeting of the Charter Review Committee on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., and for staff to choose the meeting location. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. The motion carried 4-2, with Mayor Protem Adams and Councilmember Solomon in opposition.
DS-26-006 Update regarding the negotiation transfer of a portion of Georgetown’s Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN)
Staff Comments: Steve Kana
Mr. Kana presented this item to City Council for discussion. Mr. Kana was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-26-007 Update regarding Rosa Hereford Killeen Community Center renovation and all unfinished street projects
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager, & Andrew Zagars, Executive Director of Engineering
Mr. Cagle and Mr. Zagars presented this item to City Council for discussion. Both individuals were available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Mayor Protem Adams, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.