Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 2, 2025.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
September 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Riakos Adams, Councilmembers Anthony Kendrick, Nina Cobb (arrived at 3:04 p.m.), Jose Segarra, Joseph Solomon, Ramon Alvarez and Jessica Gonzalez
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Laura Calcote and Sergeant-at-Arms Reed
Edmond Jones gave the invocation. Councilmember Solomon led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 1 - 17 for the September 2, 2025 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Sean Price spoke regarding PH-25-053, OR-25-010, RS-25-143, OR-25-011 and RS-25-144.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-25-133, RS-25-134, RS-25-137 and RS-25-142.
Timothy Deuel spoke regarding RS-25-143.
Khandiese Cooper spoke regarding RQ-25-008.
Josie McKinney spoke regarding RQ-25-008.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
RS_25_133 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an entity membership application and representative nomination to the board for the Central Texas Water Alliance.
RS_25_134 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy regarding the 2025 Atmos Rate Review Mechanism Filing.
RS_25_135 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Bell County and Central County Services for the utilization of the Bell County Diversion Center.
RS_25_136 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Central County Services for a Mental Health Co_Responder Program.
RS_25_137 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a third amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Central Texas Alcohol Rehabilitation Center for substance use disorder counseling and treatment services.
RS_25_138 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 25_30, Terminal Mechanical and Security Improvements, to The Trevino Group, Inc., in the amount of $4,989,775.00.
RS_25_139 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, for the construction phase of the Terminal Mechanical and Security Improvements Project at Killeen Regional Airport, in the amount of $679,300.00.
RS_25_140 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, for design of the Terminal Rehabilitation Project at Killeen Regional Airport, in the amount of $995,000.00.
RS_25_141 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement for the construction, maintenance and operation of a continuous highway lighting system with the Texas Department of Transportation.
RS_25_142 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement with Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc., dba Service Line Warranties of America, for the maintenance of sewer service lines within the public right_of_way.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Public Hearings
PH_25_051 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, to amend residential and commercial water rates and residential sewer rates.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE IV, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, BY AMENDING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL WATER RATES AND RESIDENTIAL SEWER RATES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Jeff Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Reynolds was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve PH-25-051. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH_25_052 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Quintero Engineering, LLC, on behalf of Atkinson Homes, Inc., (Case# Z25_25) to rezone approximately 19.56 acres out of the T. Arnold Survey, Abstract No. 55, and J. H. Lewis Survey, Abstract No. 536 from “A” (Agricultural District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) with “RT_1” (Residential Townhouse Single_Family District) uses. The subject property is locally addressed as 7610 Clear Creek Road.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 19.56 ACRES OUT OF THE T. ARNOLD SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 55, AND J. H. LEWIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 536 FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) WITH “RT-1” (RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT) USES; 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 the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve PH-25-052. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Budget
PH_25_053 Hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026.
Staff Comments: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Tangalin was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the proposed tax rate.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
No action was taken on this item.
OR_25_010 Consider an ordinance adopting the Annual Budget for the City of Killeen
for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30,
2026.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR OPERATING THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND PURPOSES OF SUCH BUDGET INCLUDING APPROPRIATIONS OF MONEY TO PAY INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL SINKING FUND REQUIREMENTS ON ALL INDEBTEDNESS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Tangalin was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to approve OR-25-010. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez.
The City Secretary called for a record vote:
Councilmember Alvarez – aye
Councilmember Cobb – aye
Councilmember Solomon – aye
Councilmember Adams – aye
Councilmember Segarra – aye
Councilmember Kendrick – aye
Councilmember Gonzalez – aye
The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
RS_25_143 Consider a memorandum/resolution ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in the Annual Budget for the fiscal year October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Staff Comments: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Tangalin was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to approve RS-25-143. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
OR_25_011 Consider an ordinance setting a tax rate of $0.7014 per $100 valuation, comprised of $0.5277 for maintenance and operations and $0.1737 for debt service, for Fiscal Year 2026 (Tax Year 2025).
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE TAX RATE AND LEVYING A TAX UPON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, FOR THE 2025 TAX YEAR AND FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; APPORTIONING SAID LEVY AMONG THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND ITEMS FOR WHICH REVENUE MUST BE RAISED INCLUDING PROVIDING A SINKING FUND FOR THE RETIREMENT OF THE BONDED DEBT OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Tangalin was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon who stated, “I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.7014, which is effectively an 8.12% increase in the tax rate.” Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez.
The City Secretary called for a record vote:
Councilmember Alvarez – aye
Councilmember Cobb – aye
Councilmember Solomon – aye
Councilmember Adams – aye
Councilmember Segarra – aye
Councilmember Kendrick – aye
Councilmember Gonzalez – aye
The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
RS_25_144 Consider a memorandum/resolution to adopt the Five_Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026 – 2030.
Staff Comments: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Tangalin was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to approve RS-25-144. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Councilmember Requests for Future Agenda Items
RQ_25_008 Amend Parade & Assembly Ordinance (Chapter 25, Article V) to Enable Resource_Based Event Approval Framework
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve RQ-25-0085, to have the inclusion of input from the Downtown Merchants Association and the Downtown Advisory Committee and for a recommendation be brought back to City Council in October 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to amend the previous motion to include the Youth Advisory Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. The motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Solomon in opposition.
The original motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Solomon in opposition.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Solomon, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.