Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of August 4, 2026
Body
City of Killeen, TX
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 5:00 PM
Presiding: Mayor Joseph Solomon
Attending: Mayor Protem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Anthony Kendrick, Debbie Nash-King, Charles Kimble, David Bass, Beverly Ann Williams and Mellisa Brown.
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Elaine Simpson, Deputy City Secretary Megan Magallon, Auditor Matt Grady, and Chief of Police Pedro Lopez.
Pastor Adams gave the invocation. Councilmember Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Brown and seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez to approve the agenda, removing RS-26-115 from Consent. Motion passed by a vote of 6-1. (Nay: Kimble)
PRESENTATIONS
1. PR-26-017 Employee Engagement Survey Results
STAFF: KATE MCDANIEL, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Ms. McDaniel presented the report on the survey.
WORK SESSION
City Council discussed agenda items 8 - 13 for August 4, 2026, Regular Session
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez, to suspend the rules.
Motion fails by a vote of 3-4.
RESOLUTIONS
8. RS-26-120 Consider a memorandum/resolution setting the preliminary property tax
rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget and setting the date to hold
a public hearing.
Interim City Manager Kent Cagle gave a short presentation showing, in a tiered chart format, how much will need to be cut out of the budget commensurate with the tax rate(s) that are under consideration.
9. RS-26-121 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Chapter 311 tax
increment reimbursement agreement with Philip Boghosian Living Trust,
the Howard Sagaser 401K Plan, & the Sagaser, Watkins, & Wieland
401K for the reimbursement of infrastructure improvements, in the
amount of $3,991,303.94
Bill McClain from Santa Fe Project and Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of the Development Department, provided information on the TIRZ and this re-imbursement request.
10. RS-26-122 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Mural Agreement with
the Texas Department of Transportation for the I-14 Underpass Painting
Project.
Andrew Zagars, P.E. Killeen City Engineer, provided a brief staff report regarding this item.
11. RS-26-123 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement
with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles authorizing participation
with the Scofflaw Program.
Lorianne Luciano, Assistant Director of Finance, and Sandra Rodriguez, Municipal Court Administrator, introduced the item and provided a staff report and fielded questions.
ORDINANCES
12. OR-26-014 Consider an ordinance calling a Charter Amendment Election on
November 3, 2026.
Andy Wallander, Assistant City Attorney, introduced this item, made a presentation and fielded questions.
13. OR-26-012 Consider an ordinance submitted by Vincent Gerard & Associates on
behalf of First Assembly of God Inc. (Case# Z26-10) for a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) to allow for the installation of a wireless
telecommunication tower on property zoned “B-3” (Local Business
District), being approximately 2.0 acres, being Lot 1, Block 1, McClurkan
Addition. The subject property is locally addressed as 7432 East
Trimmier Road, Killeen, Texas. (Requires 3/4 Majority Vote for
Approval)
Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of the Development department introduced and presented this item and fielded questions.
Mayor Solomon called a recess in the meeting from 7:14 PM to 7:30 PM.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
1. Donald Smith spoke regarding OR-26-012 Tower issue.
2. Cecil Adams spoke regarding item OR-26-012.
REGULAR SESSION
Consent Agenda
Item RS-26-115 was pulled from Consent and addressed individually.
2. RS-26-115 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving revisions to the bylaws
for the Youth Advisory Commission.
Antonio Murphy, Executive Director of the Parks and Recreation Department and Alaciel Maldonado, Recreation Coordinator for City of Killeen Parks and Recreation Department, and members of the Youth Advisory Commission introduced themselves to City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Bass, seconded by Councilmember Nash-King, to approve the Resolution approving the revisions to the bylaws for the Youth Advisory Commission. Motion carried unanimously by a 7-0 vote.
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Nash-King, to approve all remaining items (items #3-#7) on the Consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously by a vote of 7-0.
3. RS-26-116 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a Local On-System Improvement Project with the Texas
Department of Transportation for the WS Young and I-14 Drainage and
Landscape Improvement Project.
4. RS-26-117 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement with Scheibe Consulting, LLC., for the
design of the Low Water Crossing Flood Mitigation Phase 1 Project, in
the amount of $130,563.05
5. RS-26-118 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a Local Landscape Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation for the WS Young and I-14 Drainage and Landscape
Improvement Project.
6. OR-26-013 Consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12,
Flood Damage Prevention.
7. RS-26-119 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an election services
contract with Bell County.
REGULAR SESSION
Resolutions
8. RS-26-120 Consider a memorandum/resolution setting the preliminary property tax
rate for the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget and setting the date to hold
a public hearing.
Motion: to set the date of September 1, 2026, for the public hearing on the tax rate to be held at 5:00 p.m. at 101 N. College Street, Killeen, Texas. Was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Nash-King. Motion carried unanimously by a vote of 7-0.
Councilmember Kendrick made a motion TO SET THE PRELIMINARY TAX RATE AT .7301 CENTS as discussed in the agenda item, seconded by Councilmember Nash-King. Motion carried by a vote of 5-2 (Nays: Brown, Bass)
City Secretary Simpson conducted a Roll Call Vote:
Williams - Yes
Kimble - Yes
Brown - No
Gonzalez - Yes
Kendrick - Yes
Bass - No
Nash-King - Yes
9. RS-26-121 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Chapter 311 tax
increment reimbursement agreement with Philip Boghosian Living Trust,
the Howard Sagaser 401K Plan, & the Sagaser, Watkins, & Wieland
401K for the reimbursement of infrastructure improvements, in the
amount of $3,991,303.94
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Nash-King to approve the Resolution approving RS-26-121 as presented. Vote on the motion: Motion carried unanimously by a 7-0 vote.
10. RS-26-122 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Mural Agreement with
the Texas Department of Transportation for the I-14 Underpass Painting
Project.
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Nash-King, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, to approve the Resolution RS-26-122. Vote on the motion, motion passed by a 5-2 vote. (Nays: Brown, Bass)
11. RS-26-123 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement
with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles authorizing participation
with the Scofflaw Program.
Motion by Councilmember Nash-King, seconded by Councilmember Kendrick, to approve the Resolution RS-26-123, as presented. Vote on the motion: Motion carried unanimously 7-0.
Ordinances
12. OR-26-014 Consider an ordinance calling a Charter Amendment Election on
November 3, 2026.
Motion by Councilmember Nash-King, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve the Ordinance OR 26-014, as presented. Vote on the motion: Motion carried unanimously 7-0.
13. OR-26-012 Consider an ordinance submitted by Vincent Gerard & Associates on
behalf of First Assembly of God Inc. (Case# Z26-10) for a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) to allow for the installation of a wireless
telecommunication tower on property zoned “B-3” (Local Business
District), being approximately 2.0 acres, being Lot 1, Block 1, McClurkan
Addition. The subject property is locally addressed as 7432 East
Trimmier Road, Killeen, Texas. (Requires 3/4 Majority Vote for
Approval)
Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve the Ordinance OR 26-012, as presented. Vote on the motion: Motion passed by vote of 6-1 (Nay: Brown)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. PH-26-023 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Republic
Engineering on behalf of Boghosian, Philip Living Trust & Sagaser,
Howard 401 K Plan (Z26-08) to rezone approximately 302.42 acres, out
of V L Evans Survey, Abstract No. 288 from “R-1” (Single-Family
Residential District) “M-1” (Manufacturing District), and “M-2” (Heavy
Manufacturing District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) with “SF-2”
(Single-Family Residential District) and “M-1” (Manufacturing District)
uses. The subject property is located along North Roy Reynolds Drive,
Killeen, Texas.
The city secretary read the Ordinance caption into the record: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 302.42 ACRES OUT OF THE V L EVANS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 288 FROM “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) AND “M-1” (MANUFACTURING DISTRICT) TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) WITH “SF-2” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) AND “M-1” (MANUFACTURING DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Executive Director of Development Wallis Meshier introduced the item and provided the staff report.
Mayor Solomon called the Public Hearing to order at 8:15 PM.
Gina Powell spoke regarding item PH-26-023.
Mayor Solomon closed the Public Hearing at 8:20 PM.
Motion by Councilmember Nash-King, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve the Ordinance PH 26-023, as presented. Vote on the motion, carried unanimously by a vote of 7-0.
15. PH-26-024 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the City of
Killeen Thoroughfare Plan.
The city secretary read the Ordinance caption into the record: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO UPDATE THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Executive Director of Development Wallis Meshier introduced the item and provided the staff report.
Mayor Solomon called the Public Hearing to order at 8:31 PM.
Mayor Solomon closed the Public Hearing at 8:31 PM.
Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve Ordinance PH 26-024, with the change that the collector street be listed as a local road in the residential area as was discussed in earlier agenda item related to the PUD. Vote on the motion, carried unanimously by a vote of 7-0.
16. PH-26-025 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Republic
Engineering & Development Services on behalf of Michael Reinhardt
(FLUM#26-01) to amend the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use
Map (FLUM) from an ‘Industrial’ designation to a ‘Residential Mix’
designation for approximately 45.062 acres, being Lot 1, Block 1,
Reinhardt Subdivision. The subject property is locally addressed 801 N.
Roy Reynolds Drive, Killeen, Texas.
The city secretary read the Ordinance caption into the record: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN’S FUTURE LAND USE MAP BY CHANGING THE DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY 45.062 ACRES, BEING LOT 1, BLOCK 1, REINHARDT SUBDIVISION, FROM AN ‘INDUSTRIAL’ DESIGNATION TO A ‘RESIDENTIAL MIX’ DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Executive Director of Development Wallis Meshier introduced the item and provided the staff report.
Mayor Solomon called the Public Hearing to order at 8:44 PM.
There were no speakers.
Mayor Solomon closed the Public Hearing at 8:44 PM.
Motion by Councilmember Nash-King, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve Ordinance PH 26-025, as presented. Vote on the motion, carried unanimously by a vote of 6-1. (Nay: Brown)
DISCUSSION ITEMS
17. DS-26-071 Discuss and consider changes to Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating
and CIP Budget.
STAFF: KENT CAGLE, CITY MANAGER
There was no formal action on this item.
18. DS-26-072 Stonetree Golf Course Annual Update
STAFF: KENT CAGLE, CITY MANAGER
There was no formal action on this item.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Brown spoke to both items which were on the agenda at her request.
19. RQ-26-005 Data Center Zoning/Regulations -
Motion: Councilmember Brown moved to add this item to a future agenda, for consideration of the item after the adoption of the 2027 budget, seconded by Councilmember Nash-King. Vote on the motion, motion carried unanimously by a 7-0 vote.
20. RQ-26-006 STR Regulations -
Motion: Councilmember Brown moved to bring this item back for consideration on the 2nd meeting agenda in September, seconded by Councilmember Nash-King. Vote on the motion, motion carried unanimously by a 7-0 vote.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
1. Dr. Sue Neesy Croft spoke about non-agenda items.
2. Heather McMillan spoke, virtually via ZOOM, on non-agenda item(s).
3. Tyna Allen spoke regarding non-agenda item(s).
4. Anca Neagu spoke regarding non-agenda item(s).
5. Cameron Kirkland spoke regarding non-agenda item(s).
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Brown to adjourn at 9:42 PM., this was seconded by Councilmember Nash-King. Motion carried without objections.