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Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of July 14, 2026.
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City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
July 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Joseph Solomon
Attending: Mayor Protem Jessica Gonzalez, Councilmembers Anthony Kendrick, Mellisa Brown, Beverly Ann Williams, Charles Kimble, David Bass, Debbie Nash-King and
Also attending were Interim City Manager Kent Cagle, City Attorney Holli Clements, Deputy City Attorney Andy Wallander, City Secretary Elaine Simpson, Interim City Secretary Micheal Lollar, Deputy City Secretary Megan Magallon, and Assistant City Manager Laurie Wilson.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown to approve the agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kendrick. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Citizen Comments on Agenda Items
There were six (6) speakers:
* Araceli Cook spoke regarding agenda item DS-26-060 charter amendments/citizens comments.
* Michael Fornino spoke regarding agenda items DS-26-060 charter amendments/citizens comments, DS 26-061 additional charter amendments, and DS 26-059 animal adoption facility.
* Anca Weagil spoke regarding agenda item DS-26-059 Animal Adoption Facility.
* Jamie Carroll spoke regarding agenda item DS-26-059 Animal Adoption Facility.
* Dr. Sue Neesy Croft spoke regarding the proposed charter amendments in items DS-26-060 and DS-26-061.
* Leo Gukeisen spoke regarding DS-26-060 charter amendments/citizen comments.
Discussion Items
DS-26-061 Discuss additional proposed charter amendments.
Staff Comments: Andy Wallander, Deputy City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney Andy Wallander introduced the item, provided the
staff presentation for discussion, and fielded questions about the proposed
citizens comment period.
Motion: Motion by Councilmember Brown to accept the proposed amendment to be presented to the voters on November 3, 2026, Special Charter Amendment Election ballot. This ...
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