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Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of February 18, 2025.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
February 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Michael Boyd, Nina Cobb, Jose Segarra, Joseph Solomon and Ramon Alvarez
Absent: Councilmember Riakos Adams
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 Owens
Ken Wooten gave the invocation. Councilmember Cobb 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 Mayor Protem Gonzalez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Presentations
PR-25-003 Recognition of the firefighters deployed to assist with the California Wildfires
Mayor Nash-King recognized City of Killeen and Morgan’s Point firefighters for going above and beyond the normal call of duty to assist with the California wildfires.
PR-25-004 Killeen Economic Development Corporation Update
Killeen Economic Development Corporation President, Scott Connell, presented an overview of current developments, project and activity updates and marketing within the past quarter.
PR-25-005 Local Park Grant awarded to Parks and Recreation
Staff Comments: Kaitlyn Roberts, Recreation Manager
Ms. Roberts provided a presentation detailing the planned use of funds awarded by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission for improvements to Long Branch Park.
PR-25-006 Life Jacket Grant awarded to Parks and Recreation
Staff Comments: Kaitlyn Roberts, Recreation Manager
Ms. Roberts provided a presentation detailing the planned use of funds awarded by the Sea Tow Foundation in conjunction with the United States Coast Guard for life jackets.
PR-25-007 Killeen Parks and Recreation acceptance into the American Red Cross Centennial Campaign Program
Staff Comments: Kaitlyn Roberts, Recreation Manager
Ms. Roberts provided a presentation regarding the City’s acceptance to the American Red Cross Centennial Campaign Program to create a sustainable ecosystem of water safety to help make communities safer.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 6 - 19 for the February 18, 2025 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
James Sills spoke regarding PH-25-007.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding PR-25-005, PR-25-006, RS-25-024, RS-25-025 and RS-25-026.
Camron Cochran spoke regarding PR-25-004 and PH-25-007.
Sean Price spoke regarding RS-25-021, RS-25-023, RS-25-025, RS-25-026 and RS-25-027.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-25-004 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of January 21, 2025.
MN-25-005 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of February 4, 2025.
RS-25-021 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 25-09, Street Construction Materials, to Asphalt Inc, LLC dba Lone Star Paving, Crafco Inc, DIJ Construction, Killeen Crushed Stone and Killeen Ready Mix, in a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
RS-25-022 Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) 2025 Crisis Assistance Program grant through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.
RS-25-023 Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2024 BJA Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Jag Grant) and approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Temple and Bell County.
RS-25-024 Consider a memorandum/resolution adopting the Arts Commission Rules and Regulations.
RS-25-025 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding request for proposals #25-04, Delinquent Account Receivables Collection Services to McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, PC.
RS-25-026 Consider a memorandum/resolution readopting the Financial Governance Policy, to include the Investment Policy.
RS-25-027 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement with Jamail & Smith Construction, LP, for maintenance and repairs for the Transfer Station Push Wall Project, in the amount of $202,702.03.
RS-25-028 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc., for environmental and geotechnical services, in the amount of $70,339.50.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Gonzalez to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Public Hearings
PH-25-005 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Jim Wright on behalf of Doyle Struve (Case #Z24-34) to rezone approximately 4.584 acres, being part of Lot 9, Block 1 out of the Southwest Crossing Addition, from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “B-2” (Local Retail District). The subject property is locally addressed as 8058 Trimmier 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 4.584 ACRES, PART OF LOT 9, BLOCK 1, OUT OF SOUTHWEST CROSSING FROM “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO “B-2” (LOCAL RETAIL 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.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve PH-25-005. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-25-006 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a City-initiated request (Case #Z24-35) to rezone approximately 4.613 acres out of the J. H. Lewis Survey, Abstract No. 536 (Terminal Parcels 1, 2, and 3) from “A” (Agricultural District) to “B-3” (Local Business District). The subject property is generally located southwest of the intersection of Chet Edwards Loop and South Clear Creek 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 4.613 ACRES, OF THE J. H. LEWIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 536, (TERMINAL PARCELS 1, 2 & 3) FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) TO “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS 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.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve PH-25-006. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-25-007 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a request submitted by TCG Engineering, LLC, on behalf of GWC Holdings, LLC, (Case #Z24-36) to rezone approximately 107.6 acres out of the W. H. Cole, 2 Survey, Abstract No. 200 from “A” (Agricultural District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) and “B-3” (Local Business District). The subject property is locally addressed as 8390 Featherline 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 107.6 ACRES, OUT OF THE W.H. COLE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 200 FROM “A” (AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT) TO “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) AND “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS 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.
Applicant, Garret Nordyke with TCG Engineering, spoke in favor of the rezoning request.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
James Sills spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve PH-25-007. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried 5-1, with Councilmember Cobb in opposition.
PH-25-008 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the City of Killeen Thoroughfare Plan.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO UPDATE THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 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.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Sean Price spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Gary Purser spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
James Sills spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Boyd to approve PH-25-008. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Boyd, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.