Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of December 10, 2024.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
December 10, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Councilmembers Michael Boyd, Nina Cobb, Joseph Solomon, Ramon Alvarez (arrived at 3:10 p.m.) and Riakos Adams
Absent: Mayor Protem Jessica Gonzalez and Councilmember Jose Segarra
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 Pratt
Mayor Nash-King gave the invocation. Councilmember Solomon led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Presentations
PR-24-031 Presentation of Bell County Child Safety Check
Bell County Tax Assessor-Collector, Shay Luedeke, presented a check to the City of Killeen, in the amount of $171,771.68, that was collected by the County on vehicle registrations to be used for programs designed to enhance child safety, health, or nutrition, including child abuse prevention and intervention and drug and alcohol abuse prevention; or for programs designed to enhance public safety and security.
On behalf of the Bell County Commissioners and the County Judge, Mr. Luedeke presented a check to the City of Killeen, in the amount of $86,819.24, that was collected by the County for hotel/motel tax.
PR-24-032 Presentation recognizing Veterans Cemetery Customer Satisfaction Score
Staff Comments: Laurie Wilson, Assistant City Manager
Ms. Wilson introduced Dr. John Kelley, Director of the Texas State Veterans Cemeteries, who presented the results of the Department of Veterans Affairs' annual satisfaction survey on services provided at State Veterans Cemetery grounds.
On behalf of the Texas Veterans Land Board, Dr. Kelley awarded the City of Killeen a certificate, signed by Board Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, recognizing their exceptional dedication and service to veterans and their families, which earned a 99.11% customer satisfaction rating in the Texas State Cemetery Program for 2024.
Discussion Items
DS-24-074 Receive Quarterly Financial Report
Staff Comments: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
Ms. Tangalin presented this item to the City Council, requesting a motion to reallocate unencumbered funds within the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to programs in need of additional resources. Ms. Tangalin was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Adams to reallocate $112,694.58 in ARPA funding, designating $38,696.55 for the Police Range and Training Facility and $73,998.03 for the Emergency Operations Center. Motion of direction was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 4 - 11 for the December 10, 2024 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
David Laws spoke regarding RS-24-226.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding RS-24-225, DS-24-073 and RS-24-226.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding DS-24-073 and RS-24-226.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-24-029 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of November 19, 2024.
RS-24-221 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the investment report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
RS-24-222 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a three-year agreement with Vermont Systems for Recreation Software, in the amount of $93,139.
RS-24-223 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement with the Pondor Company. Inc. for the replacement of the Gym Floor for the Rosa Hereford Community Center, in the amount of $98,404.
RS-24-224 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of library books from Ingram Library Services through the TXSMARTBUY cooperative purchasing program, in the amount of $146,000 for Fiscal Year 2025.
RS-24-225 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an agreement with the Killeen Economic Development Corporation for economic development services, in the amount of $885,000.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Public Hearings
PH-24-051 HOLD a public hearing and consider a City-initiated request (Case #Z24-26) to rezone thirty-five (35) properties from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District), “R-2” (Two-Family Residential District), and “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District). The subject properties are generally located near the intersection of Shawn Drive and Courtney Lane, and are locally addressed as 4103-4107, 4201, 4202, 4204, 4206, 4302, 4304-4308, and 4310 4312 Shawn Drive; 3006, 3105-3106, and 3108 Courtney Lane; and 3001-3006, 3008-3010, 3012, 3101, 3103, and 3105 Honeysuckle Circle, 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 LOTS 4-7, BLOCK 1, DE ANN SUBDIVISION; LOT 14A, BLOCK 1, OF THE DE ANN SUBDIVISION REPLAT OF LOTS 8-15 AND PART OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1; LOT 13B, BLOCK 1, OF THE DE ANN SUBDIVISION BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 13A OF THE REPLAT OF LOTS 8-15 AND PART OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1 FROM B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-3F” (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT), LOTS 3-11, BLOCK 2, DE ANN SUBDIVISION; LOTS 12A AND 12B, BLOCK 2, BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 12, BLOCK 2, DE ANN SUBDIVISION; LOT 13A, BLOCK 1, OF THE DE ANN SUBDIVISION BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 13A OF THE REPLAT OF LOTS 8-15 AND PART OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1; LOTS 9A AND 9B, BLOCK 3, OF THE DE ANN SUBDIVISION BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 9 OF THE DE ANN SUBDIVISION; LOTS 8, 10 - 12, 13, 15 - 17, 19 - 23, BLOCK 3, DE ANN SUBDIVISION; LOT 2, BLOCK 1, PATRIOT PONTIAC ADDITION FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-2” (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT), AND LOT 4, BLOCK 3, DE ANN SUBDIVISION FROM “B-5” (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.
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, Interim 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.
With no one appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve PH-24-051. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
PH-24-052 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Killeen Engineering & Surveying, LTD, on behalf of John Helen Purser 1999 Trust and Gary W. Purser, Jr., (Case # Z24-31) to rezone approximately 10.56 acres, being the remainder of Lot 13 and all of Lot 14, Block 1, Southwest Crossing Addition from “A” (Agricultural District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District). The subject properties are generally located northwest of Wells Fargo Drive between Trimmier Road and Turkey Trot Road, 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 APPROXIMATELY 10.56 ACRES, BEING THE REMAINDER OF LOT 13 AND ALL OF LOT 14, BLOCK 1, SOUTHWEST CROSSING ADDITION FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) TO “R-1” (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, Interim 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. The applicant, Gary Purser, was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Michael Fornino spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Gary Purser spoke in favor of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve PH-24-052. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Executive Session
DS-24-073 Conduct Annual Evaluation of the City Manager
At 4:55 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 - Personnel Matters, the City Council will conduct a City Manager annual review. Public discussion of this matter would not be in the best interest of the city.
At 6:38 p.m., Mayor Nash King reconvened the City Council meeting into Regular Session.
Resolutions
RS-24-226 Consider a memorandum/resolution confirming the City Manager’s annual evaluation and pay increase.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve a four percent (4%) COLA salary increase for City Manager, James “Kent” Cagle, effective December 3, 2024. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Solomon, seconded by Councilmember Adams, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.