Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of October 24, 2023.
Summary
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
October 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Nina Cobb (arrived at 5:13 p.m.), Councilmembers Michael Boyd, Jessica Gonzalez, Jose Segarra, Joseph Solomon and Riakos Adams
Absent: Ramon Alvarez
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Laura Calcote, and Sergeant-at-Arms Marquez
Don Smith gave the invocation. Councilmember Segarra led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Citizen Comments
Sean Price spoke regarding RS-23-168, RS-23-172 and RS-23-178.
Anca Neagu spoke regarding RS-23-179 and RS-23-180.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-23-164, the consent agenda and DS-23-101.
Resolutions
RS-23-164 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing FY 23/24 Commissioners to the Youth Advisory Commission.
Staff Comments: Kelly Snook, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
Ms. Snook gave a brief background of the Youth Advisory Commission. Twelve students were recommended for appointment to the 2023-2024 Youth Advisory Commission.
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve RS-23-164. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Cobb. Motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Mayor Nash-King conducted the Oath of Office for the new FY 2023-2024 Youth Advisory Commissioners.
Consent Agenda
MN-23-025 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 26, 2023.
RS-23-165 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing members to the Senior
Citizens Advisory Board and the Bell County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors.
RS-23-166 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the Solid Waste Division to purchase containers for the City of Killeen's solid waste collection system and container replacement program, in an amount not to exceed $604,123.
RS-23-167 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a five-year printer lease for Communications Print Services from Ricoh, in the amount of $55,752.60.
RS-23-168 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Blue Skies Associates for data migration to the Niche Records Management System, in the amount of $75,000.
RS-23-169 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding the request for application for banking services.
RS-23-170 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 24-01 for Water and Sewer Materials, in an amount of $920,377 in FY 2024.
RS-23-171 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of signs and traffic control devices for use in the Traffic Calming Program with Centerline Supply Inc., in the amount of $105,223.80.
RS-23-172 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of fleet vehicles and equipment, in the amount of $5,934,882.
RS-23-173 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a professional service
agreement with Transmap Corporation to determine the overall condition of the road network and provide a five (5) year maintenance strategy, in the amount of $242,896.20.
RS-23-174 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment from NAFECO, in an amount not to exceed $264,645.
RS-23-175 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the inspection, cleaning, and repair of Personal Protective Equipment through Lion Total Care, in an amount not to exceed $102,511 for FY 2024.
RS-23-176 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of consumable medical supplies for the Fire Department, in an amount not to exceed $426,233 for FY 2024.
RS-23-177 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Fire Apparatus Service Agreement between Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC and the Killeen Fire Department, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for FY2024.
RS-23-178 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the purchase/repairs of
portable and mobile radios from Dailey & Wells Communications Inc., in an amount not to exceed $353,301.51 for FY 2024.
RS-23-179 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of police uniforms, duty gear and accessories from Galls, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for FY 2024.
RS-23-180 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of police equipment, body armor and accessories and ammunition from GT Distributors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $387,000 in FY 2024.
OR-23-018 Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Killeen, Texas, by updating the name of the airport as listed in the Chapter and amending the applicability of the exemption of parking fees at the Killeen Regional Airport.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE PARKING FEE EXEMPTIONS AT THE KILLEEN REGIONAL AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATIONS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Adams. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Public Hearings
PH-23-054 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Shah
Motors, LLC (FLUM#23-04), to amend the Comprehensive Plan’s Future
Land Use Map (FLUM) from a ‘Residential Mix’ designation to a ‘Regional Commercial’ designation, being approximately 4.63 acres, part of the R. A. McGee Survey, Abstract No. 561. This property is located south of Chaparral Rd and east of S Fort Hood St, Killeen, Texas.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN’S FUTURE LAND USE
MAP TO CHANGE APPROXIMATELY 4.63 ACRES, PART OF THE R. A. MCGEE
SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 561, FROM A ‘RESIDENTIAL MIX’ DESIGNATION TO A
‘REGIONAL COMMERCIAL’ DESIGNATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; 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 October 17, 2023 Workshop meeting. Mr. Revell was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
The applicant, Ahmad Shah, addressed Council regarding the request.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown 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-23-054. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried 4-2, with Mayor Protem Cobb and Councilmember Adams in opposition.
PH-23-055 HOLD a public hearing to receive citizen comment and input on the proposed Housing Urban and Development (HUD) Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Affordable Housing (Pro Housing) Federal Grant Proposal.
Staff Comments: Tiffanie McNair, Executive Director of Community Development
This item was presented to City Council during their October 17, 2023 Workshop meeting. Ms. McNair was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Sean Price asked questions regarding the proposal.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
No action was taken on this item.
Discussion Items
DS-23-101 Discuss the KTMPO Safe Streets & Roads For All (SS4A) Grant
Councilmember Adams presented this item. No action was taken.
DS-23-103 Consultation with Attorney - McLean Construction v City of Killeen
At 6:09 p.m., Mayor Nash-King called for City Council to recess the meeting into Executive Session.
Per V.T.C.A., Government Code Section 551.071 the City Council will consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation.
At 6:32 p.m., Mayor Nash-King reconvened the City Council meeting into Regular Session.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Boyd, seconded by Councilmember Solomon, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.