Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of November 5, 2024.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
November 5, 2024 at 3:00 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
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Laura Calcote and Sergeant-at-Arms Gentry
Don Smith gave the invocation. Mayor Nash-King led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Presentations
PR-24-023 Hill Country Transit District Update
Hill Country Transit Assistant General Manager, Darrell Burtner, provided an overview of challenges with prior service, urban route efficiency, growth trends and potential expansion of services.
PR-24-027 Receive a presentation regarding the 38th Street Wastewater Plant
Upgrades
Ricky Garrett and James McMillen discussed upcoming plant improvements, which will enhance water quality, reliability and safety. The improvements are anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026.
Discussion Items
DS-24-069 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.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 3 - 15 for the November 5, 2024 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Sean Price spoke regarding RS-24-198, RS-24-199, RS-24-200, RS-24-201, RS-24-202, RS-24-203 and RS-24-206.
Anca Neagu spoke regarding OR-24-014.
James McCubbin spoke regarding OR-24-014.
Gary Purser spoke regarding OR-24-014.
Consent Agenda
MN-24-027 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of October 22, 2024.
RS-24-198 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with BGE Inc. to complete the 30% design of the Rancier Avenue Replacement and Streetscaping Improvements Project, in the amount of $2,037,006.37.
RS-24-199 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an amendment to Resolution 22-090R for Airfield Improvements at Skylark Field.
RS-24-200 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of equipment, vehicles and pavement materials for airfield maintenance services, in the amount of $381,221.69.
RS-24-201 Consider a memorandum/resolution adopting the 2025-2026 State Legislative Priorities and Principles.
RS-24-202 Consider a memorandum/resolution entering into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Hill Country Transit District (HCTD) to provide for a public transportation system.
RS-24-203 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement with Johnson Fitness and Wellness for the purchase and installation of fitness equipment at the Rosa Hereford Community Center, in the amount of $96,051.03.
RS-24-204 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement with Intelligent Interiors, Inc. for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Rosa Hereford Community Center and the Bob Gilmore Senior Wing, in the amount of $259,019.91.
RS-24-205 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the approval of the TMLIRP Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Interlocal Agreement at the estimated cost of $1,875 for Fiscal Year 2025.
RS-24-206 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement with AED123 for installation and maintenance of AED medical devices and services at the estimated cost of $62,260.
OR-24-013 Consider an ordinance amending the number of authorized civil service positions for the Killeen Fire Department.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, TO AUTHORIZE THE NUMBER OF FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE §143.021; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of OR-24-014. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Ordinances
OR-24-014 Consider an ordinance amending Chapters 26 and 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen, providing for amendments to the City’s signage and subdivision regulations, providing for standards regarding subdivision entry features and subdivision perimeter walls and fences.
The City Secretary Read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTERS 26 AND 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S SIGNAGE AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS REGARDING SUBDIVISION ENTRY FEATURES AND SUBDIVISION PERIMETER WALLS AND FENCES; 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 Work Session. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions. City Council discussed the item at length with staff and amongst themselves.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve OR-24-014, with the removal of the engineering requirement under 26-201 (a)(b)(i), to allow composite fencing on collectors, to allow precast on arterials and to remove the word “wood.” Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried 5-2, with Councilmembers Adams and Solomon in opposition.
Public Hearings
PH-24-046 HOLD a public hearing and consider a City-initiated request (Case #Z24-25) to rezone Lots 1-6, Block 1 of the Willow Ridge Addition, Phase Four from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-2” (Two-Family Residential District); Lot 1, Block 1 of the Willow Ridge Addition, Phase Five from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District); and Lot 3, Block 2 of Willow Ridge Addition, Phase Four from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 2012, 2014, 2101, 2103, 2105, 2201, 2203, and 2205 Agate Drive, 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 LOTS 1-6, BLOCK 1 OF THE WILLOW RIDGE ADDITION, PHASE FOUR FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-2” (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT), LOT 1, BLOCK 1 OF THE WILLOW RIDGE ADDITION, PHASE FIVE FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-3F” (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT), LOT 3, BLOCK 2 OF WILLOW RIDGE ADDITION, PHASE FOUR FROM “B-5” (BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-1” (SINGLE-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 Work Session. 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 Adams to approve PH-24-046. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Discussion Items
DS-24-070 Discuss nominations and voting procedure for the entity appointed members of the Board of Directors of the Bell County Tax Appraisal District
Staff Comments: Holli Clements, City Attorney
Ms. Clements presented this item to City Council for discussion and
consideration. Ms. Clements was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve DS-24-070. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez.
Clarification was provided by staff that action was not needed for DS-24-070.
Motion to rescind the prior motion to approve DS-24-070 was made by Councilmember Adams. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Mayor Protem Gonzalez, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.