Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting June 2, 2026
Body
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
June 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Joseph Solomon
Attending: Mayor Protem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Debbie Nash-King, Beverly Ann Williams, Anthony Kendrick, Mellisa Brown, Charles Kimble, and David Bass
Also attending were Interim City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, Interim City Secretary Micheal Lollar, and Sergeant-at-Arms Lawrence
Dr. Dawn Costa from Charis Church gave the invocation. Prince Hall Knights of the Pythagoras led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown to approve the agenda, as presented, with the exception of DS-26-041. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kimble. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Presentations
PR-26-013 Discuss Proposed FY 2027 Budget related to Community Partners:
National Mounted Warfare Foundation
Tax Appraisal District of Bell County
Bell County Communications Center
Bell County Public Health
Hill Country Transit District (the HOP)
Killeen Rodeo
Killeen Economic Development Corporation
Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas
Families In Crisis, Inc
Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce
Staff Comments: Lorianne Luciano, Assistant Director of Finance
This item was presented to City Council by representatives of each Community Partner. Ms. Luciano was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 2-10 for the June 2, 2026 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Anca Neagu spoke regarding DS-26-040 and DS-26-043.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding PR-26-013 and DS-26-040.
Sue Croft spoke regarding DS-26-040 and DS-26-041.
Charles Wilson spoke regarding PR-26-013.
Antonia Revell spoke regarding PR-26-013.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-26-017 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 12, 2026 at 4:00
p.m.
MN-26-018 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 12, 2026 at 5:00
p.m.
RS-26-087 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement
with TML-IRP to provide group critical illness coverage, as required by
House Bill 4144, retroactively effective January 1, 2026.
RS-26-088 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing Councilmembers to various boards, commissions and committees.
RS-26-090 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 26-22, Chaparral Road Traffic Signals, to ATSCC (Austin Traffic Signal Construction Company), in the amount of $420,000.00.
RS-26-091 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a petition submitted by James Rich, requesting release from the City of Killeen Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) for approximately 6.5 acres of land being Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, out of D.W. Wallace Addition. The subject properties are generally located southwest of the intersection of Farm-to-Market Highway No. 2484 and Brewer Road, Salado, Texas.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown with the exception of RS-26-089 and RS-26-092, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez, that the remainder be approved on the consent agenda. The motion carries 4-3 with Councilmember Kendrick, Councilmember Williams and Councilmember Nash-King in opposition.
Resolutions
RS-26-089 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 26-16, W.S. Young and I-14 Drainage and Landscape Project, to Gage & Cade Construction LLC, in the amount of $452,113.50.
Staff Comments: Andrew Zagars, City Engineer
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Zagars was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Nash-King to approve item RS-26-089. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gonzalez. The motion passed 6-1 with Councilmember Brown in opposition.
RS-26-092 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a fireworks display permit application for two public fireworks displays to be conducted at the Killeen
Municipal Court and the Killeen Athletic Complex on July 4, 2026.
Staff Comments: Brian Chandler, Assistant Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Chandler was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Nash-King to approve RS-26-092. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kimble. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-26-016 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Shana
Bailey on behalf of Y & J Investments Management, Inc. (Z26-09) to
rezone approximately 0.04 acres out of Lot 1,
Block 1, Y & J Addition from “B-3A” (Local Business and Retail Alcohol
Sales District) to “B-C-1” (General Business and Alcohol Sales District).
The subject property is locally addressed as 1103 West Veterans
Memorial Boulevard, Suite 105, 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 0.04 ACRES BEING PART OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, Y & J ADDITION FROM “B-3A” (LOCAL BUSINESS AND RETAIL ALCOHOL SALES 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: Brian Chandler, Assistant Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Mr. Chandler was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Solomon opened the public hearing.
With no one appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown to approve PH-26-016. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Nash-King. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Discussion Items
Motion was made by Councilmember Nash-King to table DS-26-043 and DS-26-045. Seconded by Councilmember Bass. Motion passed unanimously 7-0.
DS-26-040 Discuss and consider 2027-2028 Legislative Priorities.
Staff Comments: Laurie Wilson, Assistant City Manager
Ms. Wilson presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Staff was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-26-044 Discuss and consider setting special meetings to discuss Charter amendments
Staff Comments: Holli Clements, City Attorney
Ms. Clements presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Staff was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown to set Special Meetings for Charter Amendments on June 9, 2026, June 22, 2026, July 14, 2026, and July 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Bass. Motion passed unanimously 7-0.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Brown, seconded by Councilmember Kendrick, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m.