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Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of June 11, 2024.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
June 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Michael Boyd, Nina Cobb, Jose Segarra, Joseph Solomon, Ramon Alvarez, and Riakos Adams (Zoom)
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 Pereyra
Don Smith gave the invocation. Councilmember Boyd 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).
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Michael Fornino spoke regarding RS-24-093.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-24-098, RS-24-100, and RS-24-102.
Sean Price spoke regarding RS-24-093, RS-24-094, RS-24-095, RS-24-096, RS-24-097, RS-24-098, and RS-24-099.
Camron Cochran spoke regarding RS-24-092.
Consent Agenda
MN-24-012 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
MN-24-013 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of May 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
MN-24-014 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of May 14, 2024.
RS-24-092 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the investment report for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
RS-24-093 Consider a memorandum/resolution selecting Group Employee Medical and Pharmaceutical Benefits with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas effective October 1, 2024.
RS-24-094 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Ground Lease Agreement at Skylark Field Airport with Aeroserve, LLC.
RS-24-095 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving Addendum No. 8 to American Airline’s Lease Agreement with the Killeen Regional Airport.
RS-24-096 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving Change Order No. 2 and Change Order No. 3 to the Corporate Hangar Phase II Contract with NASCO, Inc., in the amount of $521,166.30.
RS-24-097 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, for the Corporate Hangar Phase II Additional Parking at the Killeen Regional Airport, in the amount of $96,800.
RS-24-098 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of a modular building to be used as office space for instructors at the Killeen Police Academy and Training Center from BOXX Modular, in an amount of $178,764.20.
RS-24-099 Consider a memorandum/resolution purchasing a replacement Golf Course Irrigation Control Panel through Pump Mechanical Technical Services, LLC., in an amount of $86,169.
RS-24-100 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Pipeline Analysis, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey Phase 1, in an amount of $628,292.47.
RS-24-101 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Letter of Agreement for the purchase and installation of equipment, in an amount not to exceed $1,113,848, and a Contract Amendment for software support and hosting services, in the amount of $107,158, with Aqua-Metric Sales Company for Phase 2 of the Water Meter Replacement Program.
RS-24-102 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 24-35, Airport Pump Station Update Project to SSP Industries, LP with a contract, in the amount of $1,215,097.
OR-24-006 Consider an ordinance amending Chapters 2, 4, 11, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 30, 31 and 32 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, Texas, to repeal certain fee provisions.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 2, 4, 11, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 30, 31 AND 32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, TO REPEAL FEE PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Public Hearings
PH-24-018 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Lincoln Horse Properties TX, LLC (Case #Z24-09) to rezone Lot 11, Block 5, Marlboro Heights Revised from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “R-2” (Two-Family Residential District). The subject property is locally addressed as 905 Highland Avenue, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN BY AMENDING THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCALLY ADDRESSED AS 4810 CLEAR CREEK ROAD, KILLEEN, TEXAS; TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF LOT 11, BLOCK 5, MARLBORO HEIGHTS REVISED FROM “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO “R-2” (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their June 4, 2024 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Sean Price spoke regarding the ordinance.
Mellisa Brown spoke against the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve PH-24-018. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-24-019 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance (Case #Z24-10) to rezone Lot 2, Block 2, Julius Alexander Industrial from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “R-3A” (Multifamily Apartment Residential District). The subject property is locally addressed as 408 Liberty Street, 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 LOT 2, BLOCK 2, JULIUS ALEXANDER INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION FROM “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO “R-3A” (MULTIFAMILY APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their June 4, 2024 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Sean Price spoke regarding the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve PH-24-019. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-24-020 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen providing for amendments to fencing materials regulations.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S FENCING MATERIALS REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
This item was presented to City Council during their June 4, 2024 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell 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 Alvarez to approve PH-24-020. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Upon review of the public hearing sign-up sheets, Mayor Nash-King invited Sean Price to speak regarding PH-24-020. Mr. Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
PH-24-021 HOLD a public hearing and consider a memorandum/resolution approving the proposed fee schedule for FY 2025 to be effective October 1, 2024.
Staff Comments: Miranda Drake, Assistant Director of Finance
This item was presented to City Council during their June 4, 2024 Workshop meeting. Ms. Drake 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 spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Sean Price 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-24-021. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PH-24-022 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Water, Sewers, and Sewage Disposal, to amend residential volumetric and commercial water rates.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 WATER, SEWERS, AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, ARTICLE IV, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, BY AMENDING RESIDENTIAL VOLUMETRIC AND COMMERCIAL WATER RATES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Jeff Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
This item was presented to City Council during their June 4, 2024 Workshop meeting. Mr. Reynolds was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Michael Fornino spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
At 6:30 p.m., Councilmember Adams disconnected from Zoom.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve PH-24-022. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Solomon seconded by Councilmember Cobb, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.