Title
Consider minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of August 25, 2015.
Summary
City of Killeen
Regular City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
August 25, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Scott Cosper
Attending: Mayor Pro-Tem Jose Segarra, Council members Jim Kilpatrick, Juan Rivera, Shirley Fleming, Brockley Moore, Jonathan Okray, and Elizabeth Blackstone
Also attending were City Manager Glenn Morrison, City Attorney Kathryn Davis, City Secretary Dianna Barker, and Sergeant-at-Arms Copelin.
Councilmember Fleming gave the invocation, and Mayor Cosper led everyone in the pledge of allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Segarra to approve the agenda as written. Motion seconded by Councilmember Rivera. The motion carried unanimously.
Minutes
Motion was made by Councilmember Kilpatrick to approve the minutes of the August 11th Regular City Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Segarra. Motion carried 4 to 3 with Councilmember Moore, Councilmember Fleming and Councilmember Okray in opposition.
Resolutions
RS-15-051 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of a professional services agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. to serve as benefits consultant effective October 1, 2015 (RFQ 15-12 Benefits Consultant Services).
Staff comments: Dr. Ann Farris
It is recommended that City Council approve the selection of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. as the provider for benefits consultant services, effective October 1, 2015, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all necessary change orders in accordance with state and local law.
Motion was made by Councilmember Rivera to approve RS-051. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Moore. Motion carried unanimously.
RS-15-052 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport Retail Concession Lease Agreement with Harris Originals of Killeen, TX, Inc.
Staff comments: Matt Van Valkenburgh
Staff recommends City Council approve the attached concession lease agreement with Harris Originals of Killeen, TX, Inc. to be effective October 1, 2015 and to authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Motion was made by Councilmember Moore to approve RS-052. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Blackstone. Motion carried unanimously.
RS-15-053 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport Concession Lease Agreement Renewals.
Staff comments: Matt Van Valkenburgh
Staff recommends City Council approve Addendum No. 6 to the Fort Hood National Bank, Inc. ATM Lease agreement extending the term for a period of two years beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2017; Addendum No. 4 to the B & G Enterprises Retail Lease Agreement extending the term for a period of four years beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2019; and Addendum No. 2 to the Green Beans Coffee Company, Inc. Lease Agreement extending the term for a period of five years beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2020; and to authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Motion was made by Councilmember Fleming to approve RS-053. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Okray. Motion carried unanimously.
RS-15-055 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 15-23 to AAR Incorporated for the Fleet Service Center Building Demolition Project (formerly Street Services buildings).
Staff comments: Kristina Ramirez
City staff recommends that the City Council award Bid #15-23 for the Fleet Service Center Building Demolition Project to AAR Incorporated in the amount of $52,690.00, and that the City Manager be expressly authorized to execute any and all change orders within the amounts set by state and local law.
Motion was made by Councilmember Rivera to approve RS-055. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kilpatrick. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinances
OR-15-013 Consider an ordinance granting an application for renewal of taxicab franchise to Luxury Cab Company. (2nd of 3 readings)
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO LUXURY CAB COMPANY TO OPERATE A TAXICAB SERVICE IN THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AND SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF THE TAXICAB SERVICE; PROVIDING AN INDEMNITY CLAUSE; ESTABLISHING THE FRANCHISE TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A TERMINATION PROVISION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN ADOPTION CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE AND PROVIDING A CODE AMENDMENT CLAUSE.
Staff comments: Kathy Davis
Staff recommends approval of the second reading of the ordinance permitting Luxury Cab Company a taxicab service franchise and that City Council authorizes Luxury Cab to continue service under their current franchise until the passage and effective date of the renewal franchise.
Motion was made by Councilmember Okray to approve the second reading of OR-013 and staff recommendation. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Fleming. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearings
PH-15-034 HOLD a public hearing for the extension of the corporate city limits of the City of Killeen by annexing 161.022 acres southwest of the intersection of Clear Creek Road (S.H. 201) and Old Copperas Cove Road. (1st of 2 Public Hearings)
Staff comments: Tony McIlwain
Staff recommends the City Council move forward with the second annexation public hearing to be held on September 1, 2015.
Mayor Cosper opened the public hearing. With no one appearing the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Segarra to approve the 1st reading of PH-034. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Moore. Motion carried unanimously.
PH-15-035 HOLD a public hearing on the FY 2016 Proposed Annual Budget and Plan of Municipal Services for the fiscal year October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. (2nd of 3 Public Hearings)
Staff comments: Karen Evans
This is the second of three public hearings. A third public hearing on the changes to the budget will be conducted on September 1, 2015 prior to budget adoption which is scheduled for September 8, 2015.
Mayor Cosper opened the public hearing.
Gregory Johnson, 1905 N. 8th St. - Concerned about the proposed utility fee increase and government spending.
Yumi Mack, 3409 Thunder Creek - spoke in opposition to 5% water increase.
Kenya Hargrove, 3401 Thunder Creek - spoke in opposition to 5% water increase.
Steve Harris, 5301 Bridle Dr. - spoke in opposition to proposed budget and increase in utility fees.
With no one else appearing the public hearing was closed.
PH-15-036 HOLD a public hearing on the tax rate for the fiscal year October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 and setting the date of September 8, 2015 to adopt the tax rate. (1st of 2 Public Hearings)
Staff comments: Jonathan Locke
This is the first of two public hearings. The second public hearing will be held at a Special City Council meeting on September 1, 2015. At the September 1, 2015 meeting, City Council will vote to set the date of September 8, 2015 as the date to adopt the tax rate.
Mayor Cosper opened the public hearing. With no one else appearing the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Cosper announced that the City of Killeen is scheduled to vote on the tax rate that will result in a tax increase at a public meeting to be held on September 8, 2015 at 5:00pm in City Council chambers.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Okray, seconded by Councilmember Fleming, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:28 p.m.