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Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of February 17, 2026.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
February 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Riakos Adams, Councilmembers Anthony Kendrick, Nina Cobb, Joseph Solomon, Ramon Alvarez and Jessica Gonzalez
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Jeffery Reynolds, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, Deputy City Secretary Beatrice Canseco and Sergeant-at-Arms Vanvalkenburg
Mayor Nash-King gave the invocation. Councilmember Cobb led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to approve the agenda, with DS-26-018 to immediately follow PR-26-005. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Presentations
PR-26-005 Killeen Economic Development Corporation Update
Killeen Economic Development Corporation Vice President of Economic Development, Tyler Robert, presented an overview of current developments, project and activity updates and marketing within the past quarter.
Discussion Items
DS-26-018 Discussion regarding Library Strategic Planning
Staff Comments: Tiffanie McNair, Executive Director of Community Development
Ms. McNair and Crucial Strategies Consulting Representative, Garrett Mason, presented this item to City Council for discussion. Ms. McNair and Mr. Mason were available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 2 - 12 for the February 17, 2026 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Michael Fornino spoke regarding DS-26-018 and OR-26-005.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-26-008 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of January 20, 2026.
RS-26-029 Consider a memorandum/resolution readopting the Financial Governance Policy, to include the Investment Policy.
RS-26-030 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation-Aviation Division for the administration of a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant for the Design-Build Box Hangars Project at Skylark Field.
RS-26-031 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Ground Lease Agreement at Skylark Field Airport with RD Aviation, LLC.
RS-26-032 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement and easement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, to provide power to the Commercial Office Building at Killeen Regional Airport.
RS-26-033 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an interlocal agreement between Temple College and Killeen Fire Department.
RS-26-034 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an interlocal agreement between Central Texas College and Killeen Fire Department.
RS-26-035 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement with Martinez Architects, LP, for Professional A&E Design and Management Services for construction of Killeen Fire Department Fire Station No. 5, in the amount of $810,000.00.
RS-26-036 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving staff’s determination that the Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 308 East Avenue D is terminated.
RS-26-037 Consider a memorandum/resolution supporting for the Low-income Housing Tax Credit application to Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs for RST The Madelyn, LP.
OR-26-005 Consider an ordinance ordering the May 2, 2026 Special Election for the purpose of electing a Councilmember for District 2.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE HOLDING OF AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OFKILLEEN, TEXAS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A COUNCILMEMBER FORDISTRICT 2; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN APPLICATION TO HAVETHEIR NAMES PRINTED ON THE OFFICIAL BALLOT; SPECIFYING THAT THEPROVISIONS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION LAWS SHALL CONTROL ALLQUESTIONS PERTAINING TO SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING THE POLLING LOCATIONS; PRESCRIBING THE CONTENTS OF THE OFFICIAL BALLOT; PROVIDING FOR ELECTION WORKER COMPENSATION; AND PROVIDING FORPOSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CONTAINING MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Discussion Item
DS-26-016 Update regarding Vehicle Wash Facility Annual Certification Program
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
Ms. Meshier presented this item to City Council for discussion. Ms. Meshier was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-26-017 Discuss renaming of street in honor of Bettie Ann McLaurin
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, Executive Director of Development Services
Ms. Meshier presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Ms. Meshier was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Alvarez for staff to add a co-name to 8th Street from Veterans Memorial Boulevard to Rancier Avenue in honor of Mrs. Bettie Ann McLaurin. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Adams. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Mayor Protem Adams, seconded by Councilmember Solomon, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:31 p.m.