Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of May 5, 2026.
Body
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
May 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Riakos Adams
Attending: Mayor Protem Ramon Alvarez, Councilmembers Anthony Kendrick, Joseph Solomon and Jessica Gonzalez
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Laura Calcote and Sergeant-at-Arms Pascual
Edmond Jones gave the invocation. Councilmember Solomon led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Alvarez to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Presentations
PR-26-009 Proclamation recognizing Municipal Clerk's Week
Mayor Adams issued a proclamation recognizing Municipal Clerk’s Week.
PR-26-010 Proclamation recognizing Silver Star Families
Mayor Adams issued a proclamation recognizing Silver Star Families.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 1-14 for the May 5, 2026 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Sue “Neesy” Croft spoke regarding RS-26-070.
Anca Neagu spoke regarding RS-26-068.
Brianna Rosales spoke regarding RS-26-068.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding DS-26-036 and DS-26-037.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding RS-26-070 and RS-26-068.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-26-014 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 7, 2026.
RS-26-066 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of technology equipment for the Rosa Hereford Community Center from GTS Technology Solutions, in the amount of $235,265.00.
RS-26-067 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the purchase and installation of equipment for the outdoor warning siren capital improvement project from Federal Signal, in the amount of $250,486.30.
RS-26-069 Consider a memorandum/resolution expiring the Conditional Use Permits (CUP) for four (4) properties in accordance with Killeen Code of Ordinances Sec. 31-456(e)(1)(A).
RS-26-070 Consider a memorandum/resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 agreement with the Killeen Economic Development Corporation to provide economic development services, in the amount of $215,000.00.
RS-26-071 Consider a memorandum/resolution granting an electric utility easement to Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc., to provide power to the Highway 195 Ground Storage Tank.
RS-26-072 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 26-24, Pavement Marking Services, to D.I.J Construction, Inc., in the amount of $473,664.00.
RS-26-073 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing City of Killeen officials to apply for, accept, decline, modify or cancel the grant application for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Program to continue a program targeting vehicle and catalytic converter theft.
RS-26-074 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement with Target Solutions (TIPS Contract #23010402) for Water Damage Repair at Stonetree Golf Course Clubhouse, in the amount of $137,676.00.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Alvarez to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of RS-26-068. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Resolutions
RS-26-068 Consider a memorandum/resolution declaring three vacancies on the Animal Advisory Committee Board and appointing three new members.
Staff Comments: Laurie Wilson, Assistant City Manager
Ms. Wilson presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Ms. Wilson was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve RS-26-068. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Discussion Items
DS-26-035 Fiscal Year 2026 ADA Remediation
Staff Comments: Tiffanie McNair, Executive Director of Community Development
Ms. McNair presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Ms. McNair was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-26-036 Discuss Parcels in Trust Program
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
Ms. Meshier presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Ms. Meshier was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-26-037 Discussion regarding Pavement Overlays for 2026
Staff Comments: Andrew Zagars, Executive Director of Engineering
Mr. Zagars presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Mr. Zagars was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-26-038 Discuss the May 12, 2026 Special Meetings to canvass the General and Special Elections and consider ordinances approving the canvass results
Staff Comments: Laura Calcote, City Secretary
Ms. Calcote presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Ms. Calcote was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-26-039 Discuss Executive Search Firm for City Manager appointment
Staff Comments: Kate McDaniel, Executive Director of Human Resources
Ms. McDaniel presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Ms. McDaniel was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Gonzalez for staff to schedule interviews with the following executive search firms: SGR, Affion Public, Clear Careers and GPS, for consideration of City Manager appointment. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kendrick. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Mayor Protem Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Solomon, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:56 p.m.