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Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of November 18, 2025.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Councilmembers Anthony Kendrick, Jose Segarra, Joseph Solomon, Ramon Alvarez and Jessica Gonzalez
Absent: Mayor Protem Riakos Adams and Councilmember Nina Cobb
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Jeffery Reynolds, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, Deputy City Secretary Beatrice Canseco and Sergeant-at-Arms Covello
Edmund Jones gave the invocation. Councilmember Solomon led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve the agenda, with the exception of PH-25-067. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Presentations
PR-25-026 Texas Main Street Designation
Staff Comments: Kate Kizito, Director of Downtown Revitalization
Ms. Kizito provided a progress update regarding the Texas Main Street
Designation. Ms. Kizito was available to provide additional information and to
answer questions.
PR-25-027 Texas Downtown President’s Award
Staff Comments: Kate Kizito, Director of Downtown Revitalization
Ms. Kizito recognized Southern Roots Brewing Company for receiving the Texas Downtown Presidents’ Award for Best Economic Game Changer - Population Over 50,000, from the Texas Downtown organization. Ms. Kizito was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
PR-25-028 Killeen Economic Development Corporation Update
Killeen Economic Development Corporation Vice President of Economic Development, Tyler Robert, presented an overview of current developments, project and activity updates and marketing within the past quarter.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 4 - 14 for the November 18, 2025 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Camron Cochran spoke regarding PR-25-027 and RS-25-183.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding PR-25-026, PR-25-027, PR-25-028 and RS-25-184.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding PR-25-028, RS-25-183 and OR-25-014.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-25-028 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of October 21, 2025.
RS-25-182 Consider a memorandum/resolution casting votes to elect Directors for the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County for 2026.
RS-25-183 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing members to vacant, expired and unexpired terms on various boards, commissions and committees.
RS-25-184 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to review energy proposals from L5E LLC dba 5 and execute a contract with the provider offering the best value to the city.
OR-25-014 Consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Killeen, Texas, Limited Tax Note Series 2025 for Fire Department Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs).
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS LIMITED TAX NOTES, SERIES 2025; AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF AN AD VALOREM TAX IN SUPPORT OF THE NOTES; APPROVING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; AWARDING THE SALE OF THE NOTES; AND AUTHORIZING OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE NOTES
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Public Hearings
PH-25-065 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by City staff, on behalf of the property owners, (Case# Z25-18) to rezone approximately 1.39 acres, being Lot 3, Block 2, out of the Julius Alexander Industrial Subdivision from “M-1” (Manufacturing District) to “R-3A” (Multifamily Apartment Residential District). The subject property is locally addressed as 400 Liberty Street, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 1.39 ACRES, BEING LOT 3, BLOCK 2, OUT OF THE JULIUS ALEXANDER INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION FROM “M-1” (MANUFACTURING DISTRICT) TO “R-3A” (MULTIFAMILY APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); 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 favor of the ordinance.
Michael Forning 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-25-065. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kendrick. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
PH-25-066 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Peter J. Stanonik IV and Cleopatra Dover-Stanonik (Case# Z25-30) to rezone approximately 1.477 acres, out of the M. T. Martin Survey, Abstract No. 963, from “A” (Agricultural District) to “B-3” (Local Business District). The subject properties are generally located between the intersections of Biels Loop and Trimmier Road, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 1.477 ACRES OUT OF THE M. T. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 963, FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) TO “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT); 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 Alvarez to approve PH-25-066. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kendrick. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
PH-25-068 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Mitchell & Associates, Inc., on behalf of Laron Johnson Sr. & Laron Johnson Jr., (Case# Z25-33) to rezone approximately 0.230 acres, being Lots 10-11, Block 1, Stringer Addition from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 805 and 807 West Avenue I, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.230 ACRES, BEING LOTS 10-11, BLOCK 1, STRINGER ADDITION FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-3F” (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); 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.
Michael Forning 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-25-068. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
PH-25-069 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Clark Associates, on behalf of OG Central Texas Partners, LLC, (Case# Z25-34) to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for approximately 31.005 acres, being Lot 1, Block 1, Final Plat of 5100 Janelle Phase 1A; Block 1, Final Plat of 5100 Janelle, Phase 2A; Lot 1, Block 1, Final Plat of 5100 Janelle, Phase 2B; and approximately 15.2 acres, out of the Thomas Robinett Survey, Abstract No. 686 and a replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Elms Creek Addition Phase 2. The subject properties are generally located on the south side of Janelle Drive and east of Clear Creek Road (S.H. 201), Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 31.005 ACRES, BEING LOT 1, BLOCK 1, FINAL PLAT OF 5100 JANELLE PHASE 1A; BLOCK 1, FINAL PLAT OF 5100 JANELLE, PHASE 2A; LOT 1, BLOCK 1, FINAL PLAT OF 5100 JANELLE, PHASE 2B; AND APPROXIMATELY 15.2 ACRES OUT OF THE THOMAS ROBINETT SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 686 AND A REPLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, ELMS CREEK ADDITION PHASE 2; 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 Alvarez to approve PH-25-069. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
PH-25-070 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the corporate City limits of the City of Killeen, Texas (DA25-01) by disannexing approximately 126.71 acres of land, including Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 out of Live Oak Acres Addition and the remainder out of the James H. Evitts Survey, Abstract No. 287. The subject property is generally located on the south side of Chaparral Road between East Trimmier Road and F.M. 3481.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, BELL COUNTY, TEXAS TO DISANNEX approximately 126.71 acres OF LAND INCLUDING LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, OUT OF LIVE OAK ACRES AND THE REMAINDER OUT OF THE JAMES H. EVITTS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 287; DECLARING SAID LAND TO NO LONGER BE A PART OF SAID CITY; DECLARING SAID LAND AND PRESENT AND FUTURE INHABITANTS OF SAID LAND TO NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY OF THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF CITIZENS OF THE CITY AND TO NOT BE BOUND BY THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING 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 favor of the ordinance.
Michael Fornino spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Halford Dudley spoke in favor of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Kendrick to deny PH-25-070, instructing staff to continuing working with the applicant. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Discussion Item
DS-25-053 Update regarding Anthem Park located on Stan Schlueter/MLK Drive
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager
Mr. Cagle presented this item to City Council for discussion. Mr. Cagle was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Solomon, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m.