Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of June 3, 2025.
Body
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
June 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Riakos Adams (via Zoom), Councilmembers Anthony Kendrick, Nina Cobb, Jose Segarra, Joseph Solomon and Ramon Alvarez
Absent: Jessica Gonzalez
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, Deputy City Attorney Asha Pender, City Secretary Laura Calcote and Sergeant-at-Arms Guerrero
Don Smith gave the invocation. Councilmember Kendrick 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 Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Presentations
PR-25-012 Parks Facility Sponsorship Process
Sportsman Solutions Vice President, Ryan Patrick, presented an overview of the company, which is a comprehensive service provider in securing naming rights and developing sponsorship strategies throughout the United States.
PR-25-013 Discuss Proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget related to
Tax Appraisal District of Bell County
Bell County Communications Center
Hill Country Transit District (the HOP)
National Mounted Warfare Foundation
Killeen Economic Development Corporation
Families In Crisis, Inc.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas
Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce
Bell County Public Health
Each of the aforementioned organizations presented an overview of their services and products for the Killeen community and requested funding from the City for the next fiscal year.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 3 - 11 for the June 3, 2025 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Leo Gukeisen spoke regarding PR-25-013.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding PR-25-013 and DS-25-031.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding PR-25-013, RS-25-087, DS-25-027 and DS-25-028.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-25-011 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of May 6, 2025.
MN-25-012 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 13, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
MN-25-013 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
RS-25-087 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a lease agreement with BTS TOWERS, LLC. to build a 50’ x 50’ lease area for a monopole cell tower and utilize a 30’ wide access & utility easement at Lion’s Club Park.
RS-25-088 Consider a memorandum/resolution renewing the agreement with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP to provide independent auditing services for the City of Killeen for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.
RS-25-089 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the investment reports for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2025.
RS-25-090 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a letter of agreement with Pump Solutions, Inc., for removal and installation of two (2) submersible chopper pumps at Lift Station No. 20, in the amount of $123,000.00.
RS-25-091 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, 2025.
Mayor Nash-King left the meeting. Councilmember Solomon became the presiding officer.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Resolutions
RS-25-092 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing Councilmembers to various boards, commissions and committees.
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.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve RS-25-092. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Discussion Item
DS-25-027 Litter Crew Update
Staff Comments: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
Mr. Reynolds presented this item to City Council for discussion. Mr. Reynolds was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-25-028 Homeserve ROW Sewer Warranty Program Renewal
Staff Comments: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
Mr. Reynolds presented this item to City Council for discussion. Mr. Reynolds was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-25-029 Receive 1st and 2nd Quarterly Financial Report
Staff Comments: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
Ms. Tangalin presented this item to City Council for discussion. Ms. Tangalin was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-25-030 Discuss Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Schedule
Staff Comments: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
Ms. Tangalin presented this item to City Council for discussion. Ms. Tangalin was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-25-031 Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Preview
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager
Mr. Cagle presented this item to City Council for discussion. Mr. Cagle was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Cobb, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.