Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of June 16, 2026.
Body
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
June 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Joseph Solomon
Attending: Mayor ProTem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Beverly Ann Williams, Anthony Kendrick, Mellisa Brown, Charles Kimble and David Bass
Absent: Councilmember Debbie Nash-King
Also attending were Interim City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, Interim City Secretary Micheal Lollar and Sergeant-at-Arms Lawrence
Councilmember Beverly Ann Williams gave the invocation. Mr. Keller of the VFW on Fort Hood led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bass. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 2-11 for the June 16, 2026 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Michael Fornino spoke regarding RS-26-094, DS-26-048 and DS-26-050.
Gwendolyn Everett spoke regarding DS-26-049.
Dr. Sue Neesy Croft spoke regarding DS-26-041.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-26-019 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of May 19, 2026.
RS-26-093 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to
accept agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration for an Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) Grant and an Airport Infrastructure Grant
(AIG) to support the Terminal Rehabilitation Improvements project at
Killeen Regional Airport.
RS-26-094 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving Quick Roofing TIPS
cooperative #25010402 in the amount of $172,367.33 to repair the Lions
Club Park Senior Center roof.
RS-26-095 Consider a memorandum/resolution renewing Group Employee Medical
and Pharmaceutical Benefits with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
and employee dental insurance with MetLife, effective October 1, 2026.
RS-26-096 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding RFP 26-23 - Liability,
Property, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance Services, to TML-IRP in
the amount of $3,100,016 effective October 1, 2026.
RS-26-097 Consider a memorandum/resolution declaring a vacancy on the Civil
Service Commission and appointing a new member to fill the vacancy.
RS-26-098 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the Texas Association of
School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard purchase for the Animal Shelter Dog
Stray Kennel HVAC Unit Replacement from Southland Industries, in the
amount of $146,500.
RS-26-099 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an agreement with Quick
Roofing (TIPS Contract #25010402) for the roof repair/replacement at
Killeen Public Library, Copper Mountain Branch, in the amount of $179,856.22.
RS-26-100 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing new members to the
Board of Adjustment.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown to approve the Consent Agenda including appointment of new members to boards. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmember Williams not voting.
Public Hearing
PH-26-018 Hold a public hearing and consider a memorandum/resolution approving
the proposed fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2027 to be effective October 1,
2026.
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 along with staff as needed.
Mayor Solomon opened the public hearing.
Karen Kitt-Chapman spoke against Senior Center Fee increase.
Patsy Bracey spoke in support of Senior Center Fee increase; however, would suggest seniors outside city limits pay a higher fee.
Michael Fornino spoke in support of Senior Center Fee increase.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Kimble to approve PH-26-018 with the exception of the Senior Center Fees, Solid Waste Brush Collection Fee, and the Animal Services Fees. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown to approve revision to Senior Center Fee schedule increase Senior Center Membership. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kimble. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown to accept the amendment of the Solid Waste Brush Collection fee decrease from $21 to $10. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bass. The motion carried (4-2) with Kimble and Kendrick in opposition.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown to table the Animal Services Fees until the July 7, 2026 meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kendrick. The motion carried (4-2) with Kimble and Bass in opposition.
PH-26-019 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Vincent
Gerard & Associates on behalf of First Assembly of God Inc. (Case#
Z26-10) for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for the installation of a wireless telecommunication tower on property zoned “B-3” (Local Business District), being approximately 2.0 acres, being Lot 1, Block 1, McClurkan Addition. The subject property is locally addressed as 7432 East Trimmier Road, Killeen, Texas. (Requires 3/4 Majority Vote for Approval)
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF KILLEEN ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 2.0 ACRES BEING LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MCCLURKAN ADDITION FROM “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) W/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN 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.
Applicant Vince Huebinger with Vincent Gerard & Associates spoke in support of amending the ordinance to allow the CUP for the cell tower.
Mayor Solomon opened the public hearing.
Donald Smith spoke in support of the CUP for the cell tower.
Cecil Adams spoke in support of the CUP for the cell tower.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown to postpone PH-26-019 until July 7, 2026. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Bass. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Discussion Items
DS-26-048 Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Preview
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, Interim 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-26-041 Receive Quarterly Financial Report
Staff Comments: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
Ms. Tangalin presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Ms. Tangalin was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-26-049 Killeen Children’s Museum and Immersion Center Plan of Action Update 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.
Motion of direction from Council to bring this item back for review on January 19, 2027 after Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez and Ms. McNair host town meetings to receive feedback from stakeholders. Motion seconded by Councilmember Brown. Motion carries unanimously (6-0)
DS-26-050 Review Governing Standards
Staff Comments: Holli Clements, City Attorney
Ms. Clements presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Ms. Clements was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion of direction from Councilmember Bass to add Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items to the Citizens Comments on Agenda Items. Motion seconded and amended by Councilmember Brown to add Citizen Comments on Non-Agenda Items; however, have it at a different spot on the agenda. Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzalez seconded the amendment to the motion. Amended motion carries 4-2 with Councilmembers Bass and Kendrick in opposition. Original motion carries 4-2 with Councilmember Kimble in opposition and Councilmember Kendrick abstaining from vote.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Brown to move annual review of the Governing Standards from June to December of each with the elections changing to November. Seconded by Councilmember Bass. Motion passed 5-1, with Councilmember Kendrick in opposition.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Bass to have Workshop Council Meetings the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month and Regular Council Meetings the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Seconded by Councilmember Brown. Motion failed 4-3, with Mayor Solomon (tiebreaker), Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, and Councilmembers Kendrick and Kimble in opposition.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Brown to allow citizens to participate in any citizen comment period via ZOOM. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez. Motion passed 4-2, with Councilmembers Bass and Kendrick in opposition.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Brown to table further discussions on the Governing Standards to the July 7, 2026 meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Williams. Motion passed unanimously (6-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Williams, and unanimously approved (6-0), the meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m.