Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of July 15, 2025.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
July 15, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Debbie Nash-King
Attending: Councilmembers Anthony Kendrick, Nina Cobb, Jose Segarra, Joseph Solomon, Ramon Alvarez and Jessica Gonzalez
Absent: Mayor Protem 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 Marquez
Don Smith gave the invocation. Councilmember Solomon led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Gonzalez to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Presentations
PR-25-015 Killeen Star Award
Mayor Nash King and Councilmember Alvarez recognized Kristin Smith, President and CEO of Fort Cavazos Community Habitat for Humanity, for being an outstanding community member.
PR-25-016 Parks and Recreation Proclamation
Mayor Nash-King presented a proclamation recognizing the month of July as Parks and Recreation month.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 3 - 19 for the July 15, 2025 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding RS-25-118, RS-25-119 and DS-25-041.
James Rodgers spoke regarding DS-25-041.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-25-017 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of June 17, 2025.
RS-25-109 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Blue Skies Associates, for FileOnQ data migration to the Niche Records Management System, in the amount of $75,000.00.
RS-25-110 Consider a memorandum/resolution suspending the effective date of Oncor’s requested rate change and approving cooperation with the Steering Committee of Cities served by Oncor.
RS-25-111 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid Number 25-26, Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Relocation at Skylark Field to F&W Electrical Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $300,250.00.
RS-25-112 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a Federal Aviation Administration Grant for the Terminal Passenger Mechanical and Security Improvements Project.
RS-25-113 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a Federal Aviation Administration Grant for the Terminal Rehabilitation Design Project.
RS-25-114 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid Number 25-31, Airfield Lighting Control Monitoring System for Killeen Regional Airport to KOBO Utility Construction, in the amount of $470,000.00.
RS-25-115 Consider a memorandum/resolution granting a utility easement to Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc. to provide power to the EOC/Fire Station #4 Complex.
RS-25-116 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a one-year License Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for the Geographic Information System division, in the amount of $55,781.29.00.
RS-25-117 Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding a design/build contract to CORE Construction for the design and construction of a new Parks Maintenance Building, Fleet Services Facility and Police Evidence Storage Building, in the amount of $23,890,278.00.
RS-25-118 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 25-33, Reuse Water for Golf Course Irrigation Project to Bell Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $770,362.29.
RS-25-119 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 25-34, McGregor Estates Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project to BP3 Utilities, LLC, in the amount of $243,133.53.
RS-25-120 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to update the City’s Water and Wastewater Impact Fees, in the amount of $136,080.00.
RS-25-121 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement and easement with Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc. to provide power to the Chaparral Pump Station.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Public Hearings
PH-25-034 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Tracy Epting on behalf of Marlboro Heights Missionary Baptist Church Inc. (Case# Z25-15) to rezone approximately 0.52 acres, being Lots 23, 24, and 25; Block 12, out of the Marlboro Heights Revised Addition, from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) to “B-3” (Local Business District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 3103 and 3105 Longview Drive and 706 Rev R.A. Abercrombie 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 APPROXIMATELY 0.52 ACRES BEING PART OF LOTS 23, 24, AND 25; BLOCK 12, OUT OF THE MARLBORO HEIGHTS REVISED ADDITION, FROM “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 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, 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.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve PH-25-034. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-25-035 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Jason Jinks on behalf of Alejandro Gabriel Llorente Alvarado (Case# Z25-16) to rezone approximately 0.21 acres, being Lot, 1, Block 13 out of the Evening Hollow 3rd Extension Replat, from “B-1” (Professional Business District) to “R-3F” (Multifamily Residential District). The subject property is locally addressed as 2018 Cedarhill 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 APPROXIMATELY 0.21 ACRES BEING LOT 1, BLOCK 13 OUT OF THE EVENING HOLLOW 3RD EXTENSION REPLAT FROM “B-1” (PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-3F” (MULTIFAMILY 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 of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to approve PH-25-035. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Segarra. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PH-25-036 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Gary W. Purser Jr., on behalf of True Fountain, LLC, (Case# Z25-17) to rezone approximately 5.251 acres, being Lots 18 and 19, Block 1 out of the Southwest Crossing Addition, from “B-3” (Local Business District) to “R-2” (Two-Family Residential District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 6306 Trimmier Road and 6309 Turkey Trot 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 5.251 ACRES BEING LOTS 18 AND 19, BLOCK 1, OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST CROSSING ADDITION FROM “B-3” (LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO “R-2” (TWO-FAMILY 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.
Applicant, Gary W. Purser Jr., 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.
Anca Neagu spoke in favor of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Segarra to approve PH-25-036. The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to deny PH-25-036. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Cobb. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Discussion Item
DS-25-038 Report regarding Women in Municipal Government Conference
Councilmember Cobb presented this item to City Council for discussion. Councilmember Cobb was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-25-039 Discuss and consider changes to Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and CIP Budget.
Staff Comments: Kent Cagle, City Manager
Mr. Cagle presented this item to City Council for discussion and consideration. Mr. Cagle was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-25-040 Discuss Reunification Center Project Status
Staff Comments: Tiffanie McNair, Executive Director of Community Development
Ms. McNair presented this item to City Council for discussion. Ms. McNair was available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
Motion of direction was made by Councilmember Solomon to suspend and reserve $1,800,000 in CIP funds for the Reunification Center. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Alvarez.
Motion was made by Councilmember Alvarez to amend the initial motion of direction to include directing staff to continue searching for community partners to manage the Reunification Center operations. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. The amendment to the motion carried 5-1, with Councilmember Segarra in opposition.
The original motion of direction, as amended, carried unanimously (6-0).
DS-25-041 Discuss changes to Chapter 31 - Zoning of the Killeen Code of Ordinances in response to the 89th Texas Legislative Session
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.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Cobb, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.