Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 7, 2026.
Body
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
April 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Riakos Adams
Attending: Mayor Protem Ramon Alvarez, Councilmembers Anthony Kendrick, Joseph Solomon 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 Commander Rush
Pastor Shawn L. Moten gave the invocation. Mayor Protem Alvarez led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Solomon to approve the agenda, with the exception of RS-26-051. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kendrick. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Presentations
PR-26-008 Killeen Star Award
Mayor Adams and Councilmember Solomon recognized Ruby L. Jackson for being an outstanding community member.
Work Session
Discuss agenda items 2 - 6 for the April 7, 2026 Regular Session
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
Charles Kimble spoke regarding DS-26-031 and DS-26-033.
Michael Fornino spoke regarding DS-26-031 and DS-26-033.
Christy Wilbanks spoke regarding DS-26-031.
Sue Croft spoke regarding DS-26-031 and DS-26-033.
Barukh Rhode spoke regarding DS-26-030.
Mellisa Brown spoke regarding OR-26-008 and DS-26-030.
Regular Session
Consent Agenda
MN-26-012 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of March 3, 2026.
RS-26-052 Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a firework display permit application for a firework display at the Killeen Municipal Court on April 25, 2026.
OR-26-008 Consider an ordinance designating the City Manager as the pricing officer and authorizing the issuance and sale of the City of Killeen, Texas General Obligation Bonds in one or more series.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY FOR AND PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS; APPROVING ANY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND ESCROW AGREEMENT; ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURES FOR SELLING AND DELIVERING THE BONDS; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Alvarez to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Public Hearings
PH-26-014 Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance submitted by Central Texas Land Development Services, Inc., on behalf of Clear Creek Commercial, Ltd. and Clear Creek Development, Ltd., (Case# Z26-05) to rezone approximately 3.25 acres, being Lots 1-7 and part of Lot 8, Block 1, Clear Creek Estates, Phase I; and approximately 1.746 acres out of the T. Robinett Survey, Abstract No. 686 from “B-5” (Business District) to “R-2” (Two-Family Residential District). The subject properties are locally addressed as 4603, 4605, 4607, 4701, 4703, 4705, and 4707 Barrington Trail; and 5201 West Stan Schlueter Loop, 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 3.25 ACRES, BEING LOTS 1-7 AND PART OF LOT 8, BLOCK 1, CLEAR CREEK ESTATES, PHASE I; AND APPROXIMATELY 1.746 ACRES OUT OF THE T. ROBINETT SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 686 FROM “B-5” (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.
Mayor Adams opened the public hearing.
Mellisa Brown spoke in opposition of the ordinance.
Gary Purser spoke in favor of the ordinance.
With no one else appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Councilman Solomon to approve PH-26-014. Motion was seconded by Mayor Protem Alvarez. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Discussion Item
DS-26-029 Receive Arts Commission Annual Report
Staff Comments: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
Ms. Tangalin and Arts Commission Chair, Christopher Brown, presented this item to City Council for discussion. Ms. Tangalin and Mr. Brown were available to provide additional information and to answer questions.
DS-26-030 Discussion regarding tiny homes and ADUs
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 Alvarez directing staff to prepare an ordinance codifying the North Killeen Revitalization Program (NKRP) ordinance and establishing an overlay zoning district to allow Tiny Homes, Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOWS) and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by-right; and limiting locally undesirable land uses. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
DS-26-031 Acknowledge the retirement announcement of City Manager Kent Cagle, and discuss City Manager search process
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 of direction was made by Mayor Protem Alvarez for staff to solicit quotes from professional firms in search of a City Manager. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Solomon. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Executive Session
DS-26-032 Discuss commercial and financial information of a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate in the Killeen Industrial Park and deliberate the offer of economic development incentives
DS-26-033 Discuss appointment of an Interim City Manager
DS-26-034 Conduct Annual Evaluation of the City Municipal Judge
At 4:08 p.m., Mayor Adams called for City Council to recess the meeting into Executive Session.
Per V.T.C.A., Government Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters, the City Council will conduct a City Auditor annual review. Public discussion of this matter would not be in the best interest of the city.
At 6:07 p.m., Mayor Adams reconvened the City Council meeting into Regular Session.
Resolutions
RS-26-053 Consider a memorandum/resolution confirming the Presiding Municipal Judge’s annual evaluation and consideration for an adjustment to pay.
Motion was made by Mayor Protem Alvarez to approve RS-26-053, and to provide the Presiding Municipal Judge with a five percent (5%) cost of living increase. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kendrick. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Mayor Protem Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Solomon, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.