Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of June 17, 2025.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
June 17, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Mayor Protem Riakos Adams, Councilmembers Anthony Kendrick, Nina Cobb (arrived at 3:08 p.m.), Jose Segarra and Joseph Solomon
Absent: Jessica Gonzalez and Ramon Alvarez
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson, City Attorney Holli Clements, City Secretary Laura Calcote and Sergeant-at-Arms Howell
Councilmember Solomon gave the invocation. Councilmember Kendrick 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 Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 1-16 for the June 17, 2025 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Heather McNeely spoke regarding DS-25-033.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding DS-25-033 and DS-25-034.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-25-100, RS-25-101, DS-25-033 and RS-25-097.
Sean Price spoke regarding DS-25-033.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-25-014 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of May 20, 2025.
RS-25-093 Consider a memorandum/resolution adopting the Bell County Hazard
Mitigation Action Plan, as approved by the Federal Emergency Management Administration.
RS-25-094 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 25-28, Stonetree
Golf Club Bunker Renovations, to Fusion Golf Ltd., in the amount of
$368,247.60.
RS-25-095 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving Change Order No. 5 to the Corporate Hangar Phase II Contract with NASCO, Inc.
RS-25-096 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Letter of Agreement with Zone Industries, LLC, to provide one submersible pump at Lift Station No. 6, in the amount of $86,191.87.
RS-25-097 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the sale of City-owned real property at 1506 Leader Drive and 1510 Linda Lane.
RS-25-098 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of Dell
PowerStore hardware from GTS Technology Solutions, in the amount of
$285,330.00.
RS-25-099 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 25-29, Overlay -
Milling, to Asphalt Inc. LLC (dba Lone Star Paving).
RS-25-100 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing Contract Amendment No. 2 with MRB Group, P.C., for the Community and Senior Center Expansion and Renovations, in the amount of $84,380.00.
RS-25-101 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing Change Order No. 4 for
the Chaparral Pump Station Project with SSP Industries, L.P., in the
amount of $47,383.00.
RS-25-102 Consider a memorandum/resolution granting an Operating Authority to
Pana Taxi.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of RS-25-103. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Resolutions
RS-25-103 Consider a memorandum/resolution declaring a vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Commission and appointing a commissioner to fill the unexpired term.
Councilmember Cobb nominated Patrick Purifoy for the vacancy. Councilmember Kendrick nominated Bear Jones for the vacancy.
Motion was made by Councilmember Cobb to appoint Patrick Purifoy to the vacancy and unexpired term on the Planning & Zoning Commission and to approve RS-25-103. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried 4-1, with Councilmember Kendrick in opposition.
Public Hearings
PH-25-030 Hold a public hearing and consider ordinances authorizing the issuance of Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, and Combination Lease and Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2025.
The City Secretary read the captions of the ordinances:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS COMBINATION LEASE REVENUE AND AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2025, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,555,000; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS; APPROVING THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025; PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY FOR AND PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; APPROVING AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND OTHER AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS
Staff Comments: Lorianne Luciano, Assistant Director of Finance
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Luciano was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Sean Price spoke in opposition to the ordinances.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition to the ordinances.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve PH-25-030. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Adams. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
PH-25-031 Hold a public hearing and consider a memorandum/resolution approving
the proposed fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2026 to be effective October 1,
2025.
Staff Comments: Lorianne Luciano, Assistant Director of Finance
This item was presented to City Council during their Work Session. Ms. Luciano was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Mayor Nash-King opened the public hearing.
Heather McNeely spoke in opposition to the resolution.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition to the resolution.
Sean Price spoke in opposition to the resolution.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve PH-25-031. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
PH-25-032 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Tracy
Hanson on behalf of Academy for Exceptional Learners (Case# Z25-11) to rezone approximately 6.656 acres, being Lot 1, Block 1, Fowler Elementary Subdivision from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a daycare facility as a permitted use. The subject property is locally addressed as 1020 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 LOT 1, BLOCK 1, FOWLER ELEMENTARY SUBDIVISION, FROM “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO ALLOW A DAYCARE FACILITY AS A PERMITTED USE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Wallis Meshier, 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 favor to the ordinance.
Sean Price spoke neither in favor nor in opposition to the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve PH-25-032. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Adams. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
PH-25-033 Hold a public hearing and consider a City-initiated request (Case# Z25-12) to rezone approximately 6.789 acres, being Lot 1, Block 2 of Julius Alexander Industrial Subdivision, and part of Lots 1 and 2 of the Julius Alexander Industrial Subdivision, Replat #2 from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to ”R-3A” (Multifamily Apartment Residential District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 506 Liberty Street and 2607 & 2703 Atkinson Avenue, 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 1, BLOCK 2 OF JULIUS ALEXANDER INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, AND PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE JULIUS ALEXANDER INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, REPLAT #2 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: Wallis Meshier, 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 to the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve PH-25-033. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kendrick. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Discussion Item
DS-25-032 Discuss and consider proposed amendments to Killeen Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 31, Article V, Division 4 - Signs and Outdoor
Displays.
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 Mayor Protem Adams to accept the recommendations by staff and to have a public hearing regarding the proposed amendments. The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Solomon to table the item until another solution is formulated. The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Segarra to not consider the amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31, Article V, Division 4 - Signs and Outdoor Displays at this time. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. The motion carried 4-1, with Mayor Protem Adams in opposition.
DS-25-033 Discuss and review Governing Standards and Expectations
Staff Comments: Holli Clements, City Attorney
Ms. Clements presented this item to City Council for discussion. Ms. Clements was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Councilmember Requests for Future Agenda Items
RQ-25-006 Resolution for the City of Killeen to join the American Flood Coalition
Mayor Protem Adams presented this item to City Council for consideration for a future agenda.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Adams add the item to the July 1, 2025 City Council Agenda. The motion died for lack of a second.
Executive Session
DS-25-034 Discuss State of Texas v City of Killeen, et. al. and Bell County v City of
Killeen regarding enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses
At 6:01 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 - Consultation with Attorney, the City Council will consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation.
At 6:39 p.m., Mayor Nash-King reconvened the City Council meeting into Regular Session.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Mayor Protem Adams, seconded by Councilmember Cobb, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.