Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 15, 2025.
Body
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
April 15, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Michael Boyd, Nina Cobb (arrived at 3:20 p.m.), 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, Deputy City Secretary Beatrice Canseco and Sergeant-at-Arms Hardy
Don Costa gave the invocation. Councilmember Segarra led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 1 - 22 for the April 15, 2025 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Michael Fornino spoke regarding RS-25-059.
CJ Nickens spoke regarding RQ-25-005.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-25-059.
John Chisholm spoke regarding RS-25-059.
Ronnie Russell spoke regarding RQ-25-005.
Gary Purser spoke regarding RS-25-059 and RS-25-054.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-25-008 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of March 18, 2025.
MN-25-009 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 1, 2025.
RS-25-048 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the creation of the Central Texas Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District.
RS-25-049 Consider a memorandum/resolution rejecting bids for Bid Number 25-12, for Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Relocation at Skylark Field.
RS-25-050 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding RFP #25-14, Killeen Convention & Visitor's Bureau Celebration of Beer & Bratwurst Festival and authorizing an agreement with SBG Hospitality, in the amount of $75,000.
RS-25-051 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 25-15, Animal Services Incinerator to American Incinerators Corp in the amount of $185,500.00.
RS-25-052 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving Contract No. TIPS 25010402 with J Poole Group for the construction of an incinerator building, in the amount of $210,201.00.
RS-25-053 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a contract amendment with Pape Dawson Engineers, for the Stagecoach Roadway Replacement Project, in the amount of $355,360.38.
RS-25-054 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of a Letter of Agreement with Donelson Construction Company, LLC, a sole source provider of Pressurepave, in the amount of $2,587,264.80.
RS-25-055 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 25-11, Storage Tank Mixers Rebid to Cleanwater1 Pax Water Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $342,202.
RS-25-056 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement for the construction, maintenance and operation of a continuous highway lighting system with the Texas Department of Transportation.
RS-25-057 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Central Texas Council of Governments, for the Household Hazardous Waste Event on May 3, 2025.
RS-25-058 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Harker Heights, for the Household Hazardous Waste Event on May 3, 2025.
RS-25-060 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. #25-25, Petroleum Products, Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Coolant, to American Lube Supply and Safety-Kleen, in an annual amount of $115,000.00.
RS-25-061 Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting approximately 38.5 acres of parkland dedication for future greenway trail and park and authorizing a quitclaim deed disclaiming interest in a 2.58 acre neighboring parcel.
RS-25-062 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Bell County that authorizes Bell County to regulate subdivision plats in the extraterritorial jurisdiction pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 242.
OR-25-007 Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, providing for amendments to the City’s platting authority in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN CODE OF ORDINANCES; TRANSFERRING PLATTING APPROVAL AUTHORITY IN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION TO BELL COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of RS-25-059. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Resolutions
RS-25-059 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a contract for wholesale of potable water between the City of Killeen and Texas Water Utilities, L.P.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to deny RS-25-059. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Public Hearings
PH-25-014 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a written service agreement and the annexation of approximately 97.13 acres of land out of the Eugene LaSere Survey, Abstract No. 527 and part of W.L. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 1155, lying contiguous to the existing city limits, and being generally located south of the Eagle Valley subdivision and west of the Victory Ranch subdivision.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, BELL COUNTY, TEXAS, TO INCLUDE LAND LYING ADJACENT TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, BEING APPROXIMATELY 97.13 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE EUGENE LASERE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 527 AND PART OF THE W.L HARRIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1155; DECLARING SAID LAND TO BE A PART OF SAID CITY; DECLARING SAID LAND AND ITS INHABITANTS AND ANY FUTURE INHABITANTS OF SAID LAND TO BE ENTITLED TO ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER LANDS AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY AND TO BE BOUND BY THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY; EXTENDING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND 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.
Michael Fornino spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Joshua Welch spoke in favor of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve PH-25-014. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-25-015 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a written service agreement and the annexation of approximately 47.895 acres of land out of the W. E. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 1116, lying contiguous to the existing city limits, being generally located northeast of the intersection of East Trimmier Road and Chapparal Road.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, BELL COUNTY, TEXAS, TO INCLUDE LAND LYING ADJACENT TO THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, BEING APPROXIMATELY 47.895 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE W. E. HALL SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 1116; DECLARING SAID LAND TO BE A PART OF SAID CITY; DECLARING SAID LAND AND ITS INHABITANTS AND ANY FUTURE INHABITANTS OF SAID LAND TO BE ENTITLED TO ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER LANDS AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY AND TO BE BOUND BY THE ACTS AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY; EXTENDING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND 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.
Michael Fornino spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve PH-25-015. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-25-016 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025 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 2025 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: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Tangalin 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.
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-25-016. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-25-017 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance establishing a temporary reduced construction speed limit of 55 miles per hour along State Highway 195 (Fort Hood Street) between the Lampasas River and the southern City Limits due to a Texas Department of Transportation construction project.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY REGULATORY CONSTRUCTION SPEED LIMIT ON STATE HIGHWAY 195 (FORT HOOD STREET), FROM MILE POINT 11.676 TO MILE POINT 13.053 WITHIN THE CITY OF KILLEEN, FOR THE DURATION OF A ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND MARKINGS; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS, EXCEPT THAT THE MAXIMUM PENALTY SHALL BE FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS IF AN OFFENSE OCCURS WHEN WORKERS ARE PRESENT; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Andrew Zagars, Executive Director of Engineering
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Zagars 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 Adams to approve PH-25-017. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Discussion Item
DS-25-011 Semi-Annual Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Report
Staff Comments: Andrew Zagars, Executive Director of Engineering
Mr. Zagars presented this item to City Council for discussion. Mr. Zagars was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-25-012 Discuss future parks funding
Staff Comments: Antonio Murphy, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
Mr. Murphy presented this item to City Council for discussion. Mr. Murphy was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-25-013 Discuss code enforcement methodologies
Staff Comments: Jerry Millard, Director of Code Enforcement
Mr. Millard presented this item to City Council for discussion. Mr. Millard was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-25-014 Discuss renaming of Bunny Trail
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.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Boyd to hold a public hearing regarding renaming Bunny Trail at the May 6, 2025 City Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez. The motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Solomon in opposition.
Councilmember Requests for Future Agenda Items
RQ-25-005 Banner Ordinance
Mayor Protem Gonzalez presented this request to City Council for consideration.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Gonzalez to add RQ-25-005 for discussion at the May 6, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Executive Session
At 8:27 p.m., Mayor Nash King called for City Council to recess the meeting into Executive Session.
Per V.T.C.A., Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters: The City Council will conduct a Municipal Judge annual review. Public discussion of this matter would not be in the best interest of the city.
DS-25-015 Municipal Judge Review
At 9:10 p.m., Mayor Nash King reconvened the City Council meeting into Regular Session.
Resolutions
RS-25-063 Consider a memorandum/resolution evaluating performance and considering compensation for the Presiding Municipal Judge.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve a four percent (4%) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) salary increase for Municipal Judge, Kris Krishna, effective April 11, 2025. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Boyd, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.