Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of July 21, 2026.
Body
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Joseph Solomon
Attending: Mayor ProTem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Beverly Ann Williams, Anthony Kendrick, Mellisa Brown, Debbie Nash-King, Charles Kimble and David Bass
Also attending were Interim City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Elaine Simpson, and Deputy City Secretary Megan Magallon
Councilmember Kimble gave the invocation. Councilmember Nash-King led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kimble. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Councilmember Bass moved to forego the city staff presentations on the following items: RS 26-108, RS-26-109, RS-26-110, RS-26-111, RS-26-112, RS-26-114, this was seconded by Councilmember Nash-King. A motion to amend was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez to add back the following items to be heard: RS-26-108, RS-26-109, RS 26-114 and hear these presentations. Vote on the motion to amend failed by a vote of 2 to 5. (Nays: Bass, Nash-King, Kimble, Kendrick and Williams). Then the vote was held on the main motion as originally presented, and it also failed. Ayes: 3, Nay 4. (Nays: Kimble, Brown, Gonzalez, and Williams).
Presentations
1. PR-26-015 Killeen Star Award was presented to Sue Hallmark by Councilmember Brown.
2. PR-26-016 Proclamation recognizing Disability Pride Month was issued by Mayor Solomon.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 3 - 12 for the July 21, 2026, Regular Session
Resolutions
3. MN-26-020 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting June 2, 2026
4. RS-26-107 Consider a memorandum/resolution adopting the City of Killeen
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.
STAFF : TIFFANIE MCNAIR; EXEC. DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEV.
5. RS-26-108 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a lease termination
agreement with Killeen Sister Cities, Osan, for leased premises at Killeen
Civic and Conference Center complex.
STAFF: TIFFANIE MCNAIR; EXEC. DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEV.
6. RS-26-109 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing City of Killeen officials to
submit grant application for the Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Urban Outdoor Grant Program through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
(TPWD) and to accept any subsequently awarded grant.
STAFF: ANTONIO MURPHY; EXEC. DIRECTOR PARKS
7. RS-26-110 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of an
electric belt loader from Charlatte America, in the amount of $110,305
and an electric aircraft tug from Tronair, in the amount of
$168,646.80, for the Killeen Regional Airport for a total amount
of $278,951.80.
STAFF: JARROD PROVOST, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AVIATION
8. RS-26-111 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid Number 26-28 to The
Trevino Group, Inc., for the Terminal Rehabilitation Improvements
Phase I at Killeen Regional Airport, in the amount of $3,068,784.
STAFF: JARROD PROVOST; ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AVIATION
9. RS-26-112 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving Work Order No. 4 with
Garver, LLC, for the construction phase of the Terminal Rehabilitation
Improvements Phase I project at Killeen Regional Airport, in the amount
of $544,000.
STAFF: JARROD PROVOST; ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AVIATION
10. RS-26-113 Consider a memorandum/resolution adopting the 2027-2028 State
Legislative Priorities and Principles
STAFF: LAURIE WILSON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER.
Motion: Motion of Direction by Councilmember Bass, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to direct staff to schedule Council a special workshop meeting with the Schleuter Group within the next 30 days, to discuss strategy on getting these principals and priorities into bills in 2027 legislative session. Motion to Amend was made by Councilmember Brown to add as a guiding principle state support to replace galvanized water lines, seconded by Councilmember Williams. Vote on the motion to amend carried unanimously by 7 to 0 vote. Vote on the original motion carried by 5- 2. (Nays: Kimble and Williams)
11. RS-26-104 Consider a memorandum/resolution readopting the Governing Standards
and Expectations with amendments.
STAFF: HOLLI CLEMENTS, CITY ATTORNEY
Motion: Motion of Direction by Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez to set a meeting no later than December to create a process for inquiries, investigations and oversight, seconded by Councilmember Brown. Motion carried by a vote of 4-3. (Nays: Kendrick, Williams, and Nash King)
12. RS-26-114 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a memorandum of
understanding with Texas A&M University, Central Texas Police
Department to provide mutual aid for police services and information
sharing.
STAFF: JEFF DONOHUE, ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE
Councilmember Nash-King left the meeting at 5:37 PM.
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Anca Neagu: Spoke regarding RS-26-104 Citizen Comments.
Dr. Sue Neesy Croft: Spoke regarding RS-26-104 Governing Standards.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
3. MN-26-020 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting June 2, 2026
4. RS-26-107 Consider a memorandum/resolution adopting the City of Killeen
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.
5. RS-26-108 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a lease termination
agreement with Killeen Sister Cities, Osan, for leased premises at Killeen
Civic and Conference Center complex.
6. RS-26-109 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing City of Killeen officials to
submit grant application for the Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Urban Outdoor Grant Program through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
(TPWD) and to accept any subsequently awarded grant.
7. RS-26-110 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of an
electric belt loader from Charlatte America, in the amount of $110,305
and an electric aircraft tug from Tronair, in the amount of $168,646.80,
for the Killeen Regional Airport for a total amount of $278,951.80.
8. RS-26-111 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid Number 26-28 to The
Trevino Group, Inc., for the Terminal Rehabilitation Improvements
Phase I at Killeen Regional Airport, in the amount of $3,068,784.
9. RS-26-112 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving Work Order No. 4 with
Garver, LLC, for the construction phase of the Terminal Rehabilitation
Improvements Phase I project at Killeen Regional Airport, in the
amount of $544,000.
10. RS-26-113 Consider a memorandum/resolution adopting the 2027-2028 State
Legislative Priorities and Principles
11. RS-26-104 Consider a memorandum/resolution readopting the Governing Standards
and Expectations with amendments.
12. RS-26-114 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a memorandum of
understanding with Texas A&M University, Central Texas Police
Department to provide mutual aid for police services and information
sharing.
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve all items on the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion carried unanimously by a vote of 6-0. (Councilmember Nash-King no longer present at the meeting.)
Discussion Items
13. DS-26-063 Marijuana Enforcement Ordinance Annual Report
Assistant Police Chief Donohue presented the annual report on this topic.
14. DS-26-064 Discuss and consider changes to Proposed Fiscal Year 2027
Operating and CIP Budget.
Director of Finance Judith Tangalin spoke to this item and fielded
questions.
15. DS-26-065 Discuss appropriate zoning for 195 Used Auto Parts, locally
Addressed at 12077 S Fort Hood Street.
Exec. Director of Development Wallis Meshier spoke to this item and fielded questions.
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez to approve pursuing this zoning change as a city-initiated case. Vote on the motion: Motion passed 5-1 (Nay: Bass)
16. DS-26-066 Discuss Planning and Zoning Commission bylaws, applicable standards
of conduct and ethics policy provisions, and authority of City Council
regarding appointment and removal.
Exec. Director of Development Wallis Meshier, and City Attorney
Holli Clements spoke to this item and fielded questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez offered to draft a proposed procedure for
onboarding for Planning and Zoning Commission members, and
have city staff bring it back to the City Council for consideration. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion. Motion carried by a
unanimous vote of 6-0.
17. DS-26-067 Discuss establishing quarterly joint meetings between City Council and
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Exec. Director of Development Wallis Meshier spoke to this item and
fielded questions.
Motion of Direction: Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by
Councilmember Williams, to start holding these meetings in October,
and hold them quarterly thereafter. Motion carried unanimously
by a vote of 6-0.
Mayor Solomon read the exceptions from the Open Meetings Act regarding the following items to be discussed in Executive Session.
Executive Session
18. DS-26-058 Discuss Rosa Hereford Community Center construction
A. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney:
The City Council will consult with legal counsel regarding contemplated litigation.
AGENDA ITEM: DS-26-058
19. DS-26-068 Receive update on pending and contemplated litigation
A. Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney:
The City Council will consult with legal counsel regarding pending and contemplated litigation.
AGENDA ITEM: DS-26-068
City Council went into Executive Session at 7:02 PM.
City Council came out of Executive Session at 8:47 PM and Mayor Solomon reconvened the Open Regular meeting.
Mayor Solomon announced there would be no action resulting from the Executive Session items.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, and unanimously approved (6-0), the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.