Title
Consider minutes from Regular Meeting of August 18, 2026.
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City of Killeen, TX
City Council Meeting Minutes
City Council Chamber, City Hall
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Mayor Solomon called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Presiding: Mayor Joseph Solomon
Attending: Mayor ProTem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Beverly Ann Williams, Anthony Kendrick, Mellisa Brown, Charles Kimble, Debbie Nash-King, and David Bass
Also attending were Interim City Manager Kent Cagle, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Elaine Simpson, and Deputy City Secretary Megan Magallon
Mayor Protem Gonzalez gave the invocation. Councilmember Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Councilmember Brown to approve the agenda and second by Councilmember Williams, motion carried by a unanimous 7-0 vote.
Work session.
Discuss agenda items 7-9 for the August 18, 2026, Regular Session.
Work Session: Resolutions
7. RS-26-127 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the investment reports for
The quarter ended June 30, 2026.
STAFF MEMBER: JUDITH TAGALIN, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Judith Tagalin introduced Scott Gruber from Meeder Investment Group.
Mr. Gruber gave a short presentation and fielded questions from the Council.
8. RS-26-128 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the submission and
acceptance of a grant award from the Office of the Governor under the
FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (LETPA) application
5364401, designating the City Manager as the City's authorized official,
and providing an effective date.
STAFF MEMBER: FIRE CHIEF JAMES KUBINSKI
Chief Kubinski introduced the item, gave a brief presentation and fielded
questions from the Council members about this grant award.
9. RS-26-129 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an agreement with Quick
Roofing under TIPS cooperative #25010402 to repair the First National
Bank Texas Family Recreation Center Roof in the amount of
$479,868.46.
STAFF MEMBER: ANTHONY MURPHY, EXEC. DIRECTOR PARKS
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Murphy introduced the item, gave a brief presentation and fielded questions
from the Council Members.
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
1. Dr. Sue Neesy Croft spoke regarding DS26-075.
2. Christian Bishop spoke regarding DS-26-076
3. Anca Neagu spoke regarding DS-26-076.
4. Cameron Cochron spoke regarding DS-26-075
5. J.T. Haun spoke regarding DS-26-076
6. Raiden Sonnier spoke regarding DS-26-076.
7. Kimberly Jones spoke regarding DS-26-076
8. Ronnie Russell spoke regarding DS-26-076.
9. Patsy Bracy spoke regarding DS-26-129 Roof.
Regular Session
Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Williams to approve the items on the Consent agenda, as presented. Motion carried unanimously by a vote of 7-0.
Consent Agenda
1. MN-26-021 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of June 9, 2026.
2. MN-26-022 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of June 16, 2026.
3. MN-26-023 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of July 14, 2026.
4. RS-26-124 Consider a resolution/memorandum approving a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
5. RS-26-125 Consider a resolution/memorandum approving a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Texas Statewide Interoperable Channel Plan.
6. RS-26-126 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding RFP #26-19, Killeen Civic &
Conference Center Booking and Event Management Software, to Infor (US)
LLC, for a three-year contract in the amount of $108,350.02.
Mayor Solomon called a five-minute recess at about 6:03 PM.
Resolutions
7. RS-26-127 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the investment reports for the
quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Kimble, to approve the Resolution, as presented. Motion carried unanimously by a vote of 7-0.
8. RS-26-128 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the submission and
acceptance of a grant award from the Office of the Governor under
the FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (LETPA) application 5364401,
designating the City Manager as the City's authorized official, and providing an
effective date.
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Kimble, to approve Resolution RS-26-128, as presented. This motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. It carried unanimously by a 7-0 vote.
9. RS-26-129 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an agreement with Quick
Roofing under TIPS cooperative #25010402 to repair the First National Bank
Texas Family Recreation Center Roof in the amount of $479,868.46.
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Kendricks, to approve the Resolution RS-26-129 as described. The motion carried unanimously by a 7-0 vote.
Public Hearings
10. PH-26-026 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance on behalf of PCW
Investments LLC and Ivan Arias (Case# Z26-11) to rezone approximately 0.24
of an acre, being part of Lots 1 & 5, Block 6, North Side Addition and Lot 1,
Block 5, out of the Replat of Lots 1 & 2, Block 5, North Side Addition, from “B-3”
(Local Business District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District). The
subject properties are locally addressed as 312 and 313 East Texas Avenue,
Killeen, Texas.
The caption of the Ordinance was read into the record:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.24 OF AN ACRE, BEING PART OF LOTS 1 & 5, BLOCK 6, NORTH SIDE ADDITION AND LOT 1, BLOCK 5, OUT OF THE REPLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 5, NORTH SIDE ADDITION FROM “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services explained that this case is a city-initiated rezoning, being conducted at previous request of City Council, to correct existing non-conforming uses. She also presented Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommendations, respectively.
Public Hearing was opened at 6:36 PM.
There were no speakers during the Public Hearing.
Public Hearing was closed at 6:36 PM.
There was a brief discussion related to the manner of notification of property owners when there is a zoning change that is city-initiated. It was noted that one of these property owners did not send back acknowledgement of their letter about this zoning change being processed.
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve this request for rezoning for the property at 313 East Texas Ave., as requested under PH 26-026. Motion carried unanimously by a vote of 7-0.
There was no motion made on property 312 East Texas, as there was no letter received from property owner.
11. PH-26-027 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance on behalf of Kailles Projects
Limited Liability Company 1401 Mulford Street Series and Berta P Nolasco
(Case# Z26-12) to rezone approximately 0.144 of an acre, out of H O’Neal
Survey, Abstract 645, from “B-3” (Local Business District) to “R-2”
(Two-Family Residential District); and Lot 1, Block 1, Mulford Addition, from
“B-3” (Local Business District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District). The
subject properties are locally addressed as 1401 and 1411 Mulford Street,
Killeen, Texas.
The caption of the Ordinance was read into the record:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 0.144 OF AN ACRE, OUT OF H O’NEAL SURVEY, ABSTRACT 645, FROM “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-2” (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); AND LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MULFORD ADDITION, FROM “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services, described the zoning case, explained that this item was another city-initiated zoning case to correct existing non-conforming uses. She also presented Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommendations, respectively. One request is for R-2 because the existing use/building is a duplex.
There was a brief discussion regarding the lack of a response letter from either of these property owners.
Public Hearing was opened at 6:44 PM.
There were no speakers during the Public Hearing.
Public Hearing was closed at 6:44 PM.
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Brown to postpone PH-26-027 until September 1, 2026, seconded by Councilmember Kimble. Motion passed by a vote of 5-2. (Nays: Kendrick and Bass)
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Brown for Motion of Direction to direct City Manager to have staff reach out to property owners for cases not approved tonight and bring these cases back at next meeting with report, seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez. Motion carried unanimously by a vote of 7-0.
Discussion Items
12. DS-26-074 Receive Quarterly Financial Report
STAFF MEMBER: JUDITH TAGALIN, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Ms. Tagalin introduced the item, gave a presentation and fielded questions regarding the Financial Report.
13. DS-26-075 Killeen Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) Update and Discuss Priorities
STAFF: TYLER ROBERT, KEDC
Mr. Robert introduced the item, gave a presentation, provided information on ‘Opportunity Zones’, and fielded questions from the City Council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Nash-King, to set as a priority for KEDC ‘to secure a grocery store for North Killeen’. Motion carried unanimously by a vote of 7-0.
14. DS-26-076 Discuss Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating and CIP Budget
STAFF: KENT CAGLE, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Mr. Cagle noted that the date is set for the budget to be considered for adoption at the September 1, 2026, Regular Meeting. He provided a very short presentation related to the changes proposed to the proposed budget, to make it balanced.
1. Motion to suspend the rules: Motion by Mayor Protem Gonzalez, seconded by Councilmember Nash-King, to suspend the rules to discuss budget related issues. Motion carried unanimously by a vote of 7-0.
2. Motion: Motion by Mayor Protem Gonzalez, for the earmarking of $7,000 per month for Friends in Crisis shelter, motion was seconded by Councilmember Nash-King, then a
2.a. Motion to Amend the motion by changing to $16,700.00 per month was made by Councilmember Kendrick, seconded by Councilmember Nash-King.
Motion #2 and Motion #2a. were rescinded when Council learned that Friends in Crisis was seeking funds from the City from the current year budget. Since the current year budget was not on the agenda, these motions were out of order.
3. Motion: Motion to fund the IBCC Business Solutions Center as a Community partner for FY 2027, was made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Kimble for $50,000, out of the 2026 year-end balance, to fund their business center. Vote on the motion: motion passed 6-1 (Nay: Bass).
4. Motion: Motion by Mayor Protem Gonzalez, to earmark in FY 2027 budget, $200,000 excess fund balance 2026, for ‘Armor Of God ministries’ - use regarding the unhoused residents’ situation seconded by Councilmember Nash-King.
5.a. Motion to amend, Motion by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez, to amend the wording of the motion from ‘unhoused residents’ situation, to ‘emergency homeless sheltering’. Vote on 5.a. Motion failed by a vote of 3-4 (Nays: Williams, Kendrick, Bass, Nash-King)
Vote on original Motion #5. Motion passed by a vote of 5-2. (Nays: Kimble and Bass)
5. Motion: Motion by Councilmember Nash-King, seconded by Councilmember Williams to call a Special Meeting at 5 PM on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to discuss finding funding for Friends in Crisis from current budget and monthly into future. Vote on the motion: motion passed 6-1 (Nay: Bass).
6. Motion: Motion of Direction by Councilmember Nash-King, seconded by Councilmember Brown, to adopt the changes to the budget as discussed tonight. Vote on the motion: motion passed by 6-1 (Nay: Bass)
Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items
1. Steve Dunbar gave remarks about items that were not related to any item on the agenda.
2. Dr. Sue Neesy Croft gave remarks about items that were not related to any item on the agenda.
3. Dr. Cameron Cochran gave remarks about items that were not related to any item on the agenda.
4. Christian Bishop made remarks.
5. Anca Neagu gave remarks about items that were not related to any item on the agenda.
6. Issac Martinez gave remarks about items that were not related to any item on the agenda.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 9:23 PM seconded unanimously and passed without objection.