Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of May 23, 2023.
Summary
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
May 23, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Nina Cobb, Councilmembers Ramon Alvarez, Michael Boyd, Jessica Gonzalez, Jose Segarra, and Joseph Solomon
Absent: Councilmember Ken Wilkerson
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, City Attorney Holli Clements, Deputy City Secretary Beatrice Canseco, and Sergeant-at-Arms Officer Reyes
Don Smith gave the invocation. Councilmember Gonzalez led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Presentations
PR-23-012 National EMS Week Proclamation
On behalf of Mayor Nash-King, Mayor Protem Cobb and Executive Director of Communications, Janell Ford, presented a proclamation recognizing the outstanding efforts of the Killeen Fire Department’s emergency medical services personnel. Additionally, the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023 was proclaimed EMS Week. Fire Chief James Kubinski and members of the Killeen Fire Department were present to accept the proclamation.
PR-23-013 Killeen Star Award
On behalf of Mayor Nash-King, Mayor Protem Cobb and Councilmember Gonzalez recognized Killeen citizen, Ernest Caffie, for being an outstanding community member. Mr. Caffie was recommended by former Councilmember Riakos Adams.
Citizens Petitions
CP-23-012 Riley Beck: Repeated City Drainage Water Flooding at 806 Evergreen Drive
Citizen Comments
Michael Fornino spoke regarding DS-23-055 and RS-23-088.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-23-089, RS-23-090, and DS-23-055.
Khandiese Cooper spoke regarding RS-23-090 and DS-23-055.
Angenet Wilkerson spoke regarding DS-23-055.
Shirley DelConte spoke regarding DS-23-055.
Carl Webb spoke regarding DS-23-055.
Sean Price spoke regarding DS-23-055.
Sean Payton spoke regarding DS-23-055.
Marcella Cook spoke regarding DS-23-055.
Bill Paquette spoke regarding RS-23-088.
Anca Neagu spoke regarding CP-23-012 and DS-23-089.
Raquelle Watkins spoke regarding DS-23-055.
Mayor Protem Cobb called for a recess at 6:03 p.m.
Mayor Nash-King called the meeting back in session at 6:10 p.m.
Consent Agenda
MN-23-009 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 11, 2023.
MN-23-010 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 25, 2023.
RS-23-082 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, for the design/coordination of the Skylark Field Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Relocation, in the amount of $73,900.
RS-23-084 Consider a memorandum/resolution amending the Uniform Rental agreement with Cintas for an additional four (4) year term in an amount of $200,000 for FY 2023.
RS-23-085 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving amendments to the Economic Development Policy.
RS-23-086 Consider a memorandum/resolution amending the Professional Services Agreement with Cen-Tex Alcohol and Rehabilitation Center to not exceed an amount of $70,000.
RS-23-087 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Pape-Dawson Engineers, in the amount of $75,000 for Development Services Support.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Resolutions
RS-23-088 Consider a memorandum/resolution to accept the resignation of Mayor Pro-Tem Ken Wilkerson.
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager
Mr. Cagle presented the resignation of Councilmember Ken Wilkerson for consideration.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve RS-23-088. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
RS-23-089 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of real property for Animal Services within the City of Killeen.
Staff Comments: Danielle Singh, Assistant City Manager
This item was discussed by City Council during an executive session at the May 16, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. Singh gave a presentation and was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Cobb to approve RS-23-089. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Mayor Nash-King recognized Assistant City Manager, Danielle Singh, for her contributions to the City of Killeen. City Councilmembers shared words of farewell with Ms. Singh at her final Council meeting before moving on to a new position as City Manager for the City of Jarrell.
RS-23-090 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of real property located in downtown Killeen.
Staff Comments: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was discussed by City Council during an executive session at the May 16, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell gave a presentation and was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve RS-23-090. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Public Hearings
PH-23-031 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the FY 2023 Annual Budget of the City of Killeen to increase expenditure 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 2023 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN TO INCREASE EXPENDITURE 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 first presented to City Council during their May 16, 2023 Workshop meeting. 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 Alvarez to approve PH-23-031. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-23-035 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Paula Scoggins on behalf of James Lee (Case #Z23-13), to rezone a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Y & J Addition from “B-5” (Business District) to “B-C-1” (General Business and Alcohol Sales District). The property is locally addressed as 1103 West Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Suite 104, 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 A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, Y & J ADDITION FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO B-C-1 (GENERAL BUSINESS AND ALCOHOL SALES 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 May 16, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
The applicant, Paula Scoggins, spoke in favor of the ordinance and 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 Gonzalez to approve PH-23-035. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Discussion Items
DS-23-054 Discuss and consider process and timeline for filling City Council vacancy.
Staff Comments: Holli Clements, City Attorney
Ms. Clements provided Council with the procedure and options for filling the at-large Council vacancy.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Segarra to begin accepting applications for the at-large City Council vacancy beginning May 25, 2023 through June 8, 2023. Additionally, applicant interviews would take place on June 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with an appointment being made on June 13, 2023. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
DS-23-055 Discuss a complaint against an Elected Official.
At 7:03 p.m., Mayor Nash-King called for City Council to recess the meeting into Executive Session.
Per V.T.C.A., Government Code Section 551.074 the City Council will discuss a complaint against an Elected Official.
At 7:55 p.m., Mayor Nash-King reconvened the City Council meeting into Regular Session.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Boyd and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.