Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 17, 2024.
Body
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
September 17, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Michael Boyd (arrived at 3:08 p.m.), Nina Cobb, 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, City Secretary Laura Calcote and Sergeant-at-Arms Mangels
Mayor Nash-King gave the invocation. Mayor Protem Gonzalez led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Presentation
PR-24-020 Killeen Star Award
Mayor Nash-King and Councilmember Cobb recognized Killeen citizens, Yvonne Yates and Myriam Rodriguez, for being outstanding community members.
PR-24-021 Student Occupation Awareness and Recognition (SOAR) program certificate presentation
Mayor Nash-King and SOAR Director, Charley Ayres, presented several young adults with a certificate recognizing their participation in the program, which seeks to expose, educate and engage students in career development and career decision-making.
PR-24-022 Presentation regarding the Women in Municipal Government Conference
Councilmember Cobb presented information to City Council about the Women in Municipal Government Conference.
Executive Session
Discuss agenda item 22 (RS-24-177)
At 3:21 p.m., Mayor Nash King called for City Council to recess the meeting into Executive Session.
Per V.T.C.A., Government Code Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney, the City Council will consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation.
At 3:54 p.m., Mayor Nash King reconvened the City Council meeting into Regular Session.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 4-28 for the September 17, 2024 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Anca Neagu spoke regarding DS-24-061.
Rick Williams spoke regarding DS-24-061.
Camron Cochran spoke regarding DS-24-061.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-24-166, RS-24-175, RS-24-176 and OR-24-012.
Bear Jones spoke regarding DS-24-061.
Eric Ray spoke regarding DS-24-061.
Sean Price spoke regarding DS-24-061.
John Driver spoke regarding DS-24-061.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding DS-24-061 and RS-24-162.
Ken Wilkerson spoke regarding DS-24-061.
Lorraine Thames spoke regarding DS-24-061.
Kristin Wright spoke regarding DS-24-061.
Jason Bretado spoke regarding DS-24-061.
Henri Vizcarrondo spoke regarding DS-24-061.
Gary Purser spoke regarding DS-24-061.
Bill Paquette spoke regarding DS-24-061.
DS-24-061 Discuss City Secretary Certification of a Petition to recall District 4 Councilmember Michael Boyd
Staff Comments: Laura Calcote, City Secretary
Ms. Calcote presented this item to City Council for discussion. Ms. Calcote was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Consent Agenda
MN-24-022 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of August 20, 2024.
MN-24-023 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of August 20, 2024.
RS-24-161 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the investment report for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
RS-24-162 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving participation in a Public Funds Investment Pool known as Texas Class.
RS-24-163 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving participation in a Public Funds Investment Pool known as Texas Connect.
RS-24-164 Consider a memorandum/resolution casting the City of Killeen’s vote for four (4) places on the Texas Municipal League (TML) Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees.
RS-24-165 Consider a City Council Resolution of Support for an endorsement from the Texas Municipal League (TML) for Councilman Riakos Adams to fill a leadership role in the National League of Cities (NLC).
RS-24-166 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of a grant agreement with Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Commercial Kitchen Equipment expenses for the Senior Meals on Wheels Program, in the amount of $200,000.
RS-24-167 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Sports Officiating Professional Services agreement with Copperas Cove Athletic Officials Association, in an amount of $70,000 for FY 2025.
RS-24-168 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding RFP 25 02 to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) for an excess risk policy (stop loss insurance) for medical and pharmacy claims under the City health insurance plan, effective October 1, 2024, in the amount of $902,819.
RS-24-169 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of Aviation Vehicles and Equipment, in the amount of $436,840.74.
RS-24-170 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a change order with Caldwell Country Chevrolet for utility body trucks resulting in a total increase, in the amount of $85,895.
RS-24-171 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the Solid Waste Division to purchase containers for the City of Killeen's solid waste collection system and container replacement program, in an amount of $616,432.
RS-24-172 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the Award of Bid 24 44, Chlorine Rooms to Lonestar Maintenance & Service, Inc., in the amount of $64,402.
RS-24-173 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Letter of Agreement with Bio Chem Lab, Inc. for FY 2025 water, wastewater, and environmental testing services, in the amount of $69,461.
RS-24-174 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the Solid Waste Recycling Manager to submit a Call for Projects with the Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG), for a grant to host a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event in FY 2025.
RS-24-175 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a fireworks display application from Big Dog Pyro, LLC on behalf of Advent Health Medical Center.
RS-24-176 Consider a memorandum/resolution ratifying a Meet and Confer Agreement with Killeen Police Employee Association FOP Lodge 32.
RS-24-177 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a settlement in the case of McLean Construction, Inc. v. the City of Killeen.
OR-24-012 Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, providing for amendments to the City’s donation container regulations.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S DONATION CONTAINER REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Public Hearings
PH-24-027 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapters 26 and 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, providing for amendments to the City’s subdivision entry sign and perimeter wall regulations.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTERS 26 AND 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S SIGNAGE AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS REGARDING SUBDIVISION ENTRY FEATURES AND SUBDIVISION PERIMETER WALLS; 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: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Gary Purser spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Anca Neagu spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to table PH-24-027 until the October 1, 2024 City Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams. The motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Cobb in opposition.
PH-24-028 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, providing for amendments to the City’s screening device regulations.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S LAND USE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SCREENING DEVICE REGULATIONS; 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: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Michael Fornino spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Gary Purser spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Anca Neagu 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-24-028. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-24-037 HOLD a public hearing and consider a City initiated ordinance (Case # Z24-17) to rezone Lots 1-13 out of the McDaniel Addition from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-2” (Two-Family Residential District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 900, 902, 904, 906, and 908 916 McDaniel Circle, 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 LOTS 1-13 OUT OF THE MCDANIEL ADDITION FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-2” (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Revell 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 Solomon to approve PH-24-037. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-24-038 HOLD a public hearing and consider a City initiated ordinance (Case #Z24-18) to rezone Lots 1-16, Block 1, and Lots 1-4, Block 2, Kingsbury Park Subdivision, from “B-3” (Local Business District) and “B-5” (Business District) to “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 1200, 1202, 1204 1206, 1208, 1210, and 1212 Industrial Boulevard; 1707 1710 Kylie Circle; 1706, 1708 1710 Tanner Circle; and 1706, 1708, 1710, and 1712 Old Farm to Market 440, 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 LOTS 1-16, BLOCK 1 AND LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 2, KINGSBURY PARK SUBDIVISION FROM “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) and “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: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Revell 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 Alvarez to approve PH-24-038. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-24-039 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget of the City of Killeen to increase revenue and expense accounts in multiple funds.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FY 2024 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN TO INCREASE REVENUE AND EXPENSE ACCOUNTS IN MULTIPLE FUNDS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Miranda Drake, Assistant Director of Finance
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Drake was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve PH-24-039. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Discussion Item
DS-24-057 Receive Quarterly Financial Report
Staff Comments: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
Ms. Tangalin presented this item to City Council for discussion. Ms. Tangalin was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-24-058 Downtown Killeen Update
Staff Comments: Kate Kizito, Downtown Revitalization Director
Ms. Kizito presented this item to City Council for discussion. Ms. Kizito was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-24-059 Discuss the procedure for nominations and appointments to the Board of Directors of the Tax Appraisal District of Bell County
Staff Comments: Holli Clements, City Attorney
Ms. Clements presented this item to City Council for discussion. Ms. Clements was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-24-060 Discuss annual appointments to boards, commissions and committees
Staff Comments: Laura Calcote, City Secretary
Ms. Calcote presented this item to City Council for discussion. Ms. Calcote was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-24-062 Discuss and consider 2025 2026 Legislative Priorities.
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager
Mr. Cagle presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Mr. Cagle was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-24-063 Discuss and consider proposed 2025 bond projects.
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager
Mr. Cagle presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Mr. Cagle was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Segarra to only place City Hall on the May 2025 ballot as a General Obligation bond. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. Motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Adams in opposition.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Cobb to issue Certificate of Obligation bonds for Featherline road project, Fire Station 5 replacement, Veteran’s Park development and Mohawk Drive road project. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
DS-24-064 Discuss and consider setting a date for the City Council Annual Special Workshop/Townhall.
City Council decided to set the Annual Special Workshop/Townhall for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Cobb, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m.