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Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of March 19, 2024.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
March 19, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Nina Cobb, Councilmembers Michael Boyd, Jessica Gonzalez, Jose Segarra, Joseph Solomon, Ramon Alvarez, and Riakos Adams
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, Deputy City Secretary Beatrice Canseco, and Sergeant-at-Arms Sierra
Don Smith gave the invocation. Mayor Nash-King 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 Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Presentations
PR-24-008 Killeen Star Award
Mayor Nash-King and Councilmember Segarra recognized Killeen citizen, John Valentine III, for being an outstanding community member.
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Cameron Cochran spoke regarding PH-24-007, RS-24-053, RS-24-043, RS-24-045, RS-24-050, and RS-24-052.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-24-050 and RS-24-053.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding RS-24-053, RS-24-043, and RS-24-052.
Sean Price spoke regarding DS-24-021, RS-24-043, RS-24-044, RS-24-045, and RS-24-048.
Resolutions
RS-24-053 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation of Killeen Public Facility Corporation.
Staff Comments: Holli Clements, City Attorney
Ms. Clements presented this item to City Council following discussion at the meeting of the Public Facility Corporation on March 5, 2024. Summer B. Greathouse, Partner with Bracewell LLP, and Ms. Clements were available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve RS-24-053. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Meeting was recessed at 5:37 p.m.
Regular Session reconvened at 6:19 p.m.
Discussion Items
DS-24-021 Total Solar Eclipse Briefing
Staff Comments: Peter Perez, Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Mr. Perez provided an update regarding the upcoming total solar eclipse and plans to manage the temporary influx of tourists during the event.
Consent Agenda
MN-24-006 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of February 13, 2024.
RS-24-042 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the investment report for the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
RS-24-043 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the W. Rancier Avenue Project.
RS-24-044 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Chaparral Road Phase 1 Project.
RS-24-045 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City of Killeen to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the United States Army Garrison Fort Cavazos for the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership.
RS-24-046 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 24-28, Pump Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project, to Barsh Construction with a contract, in the amount of $2,272,859.14.
RS-24-047 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the replacement of the Municipal Court audio visual system with GTS Technology Solutions, in an amount of $52,619.64.
RS-24-048 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the renewal of annual maintenance agreement of Municipal Court Software, in an amount of $258,282.
RS-24-049 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing presiding and alternate judges for the May 4, 2024 General Election.
RS-24-050 Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting approximately fifteen (15) parcels totaling 63.5 acres for future park development through a Prior Land Dedication Credit to Offset Future Parkland Dedication Agreement.
RS-24-051 Consider a memorandum/resolution renaming the Fort Hood Regional Trail to Fort Cavazos Regional Trail.
RS-24-052 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing members to the Bond Advisory Committee.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Public Hearings
PH-24-007 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the City of Killeen Code of Ordinances by amending Section 8-1 and adding Section 8-242 establishing water use standards and providing for the implementation of a vehicle wash facility annual certification program.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S PLUMBING CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Earl Abbott, Building Official
This item was presented to City Council during their March 5, 2024 Workshop meeting. Mr. Abbott 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 Adams to approve PH-24-007. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Solomon, seconded by Mayor Protem Cobb, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.