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File #: MN-16-025    Version: 1 Name: Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 13, 2016
Type: Minutes Status: Minutes
File created: 9/12/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/27/2016 Final action:
Title: Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 13, 2016.
Sponsors: City Secretary
Attachments: 1. Minutes, 2. Statement for the Record - Johnson, 3. Memorandum for Record - Okray

Title

 

Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 13, 2016.

 

Summary

 

City of Killeen

Regular City Council Meeting

Killeen City Hall

September 13, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

 

 

Presiding:                     Mayor Jose L. Segarra

 

Attending:                     Mayor Pro-Tem Brockley Moore, Councilmembers Jim Kilpatrick, Juan Rivera, Shirley Fleming, Gregory Johnson, Jonathan Okray, and Richard Young

 

Also attending were Interim City Manager Lillian Ann Farris, City Attorney Kathryn Davis, City Secretary Dianna Barker, and Sergeant-at-Arms Gillman.

 

Councilmember Young gave the invocation, and Councilmember Johnson introduced two young men from the community to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Approval of Agenda

 

Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Moore to approve the agenda as written but moving OR-16-019 up to just before Resolutions. Motion seconded by Councilmember Fleming. The motion carried unanimously.

 

Minutes

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Kilpatrick to approve the minutes of the August 23rd Regular City Council Meeting.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Rivera. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Okray to approve the minutes of the August 30th Special City Council Meeting.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kilpatrick. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Rivera to approve the minutes of the September 6th Special City Council Meeting.  Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Moore. Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

Item was moved up on agenda.

OR-16-019                     Consider an ordinance adding additional citizen members to the Animal Advisory Committee.

 

                     The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 “ANIMALS,” ARTICLE II “ANIMAL SERVICES,” SECTION 6-34 “ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE”;  PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

                     Staff comments:  Kathy Davis

At its workshop of September 6, 2016, Council reached a consensus to add four additional citizen representatives, as well as two ex-officio voting members.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the amendment, as attached.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Rivera to approve OR-16-019.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Fleming.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Resolutions

 

RS-16-083                     Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing citizens/members to various boards, commissions, and commission sub-committees.

                     Staff comments:  Kathy Davis

                     Based on discussion in council workshop, it is recommended City Council appoint the citizens on the attached chart to the respective boards.

 

Councilmember Johnson requested to add Andre Owens to Community Development Advisory committee (CDAC).

 

Citizen Bubba Purser requested to address the council and expressed his concern about members exceeding their term limit on the Planning & Zoning Board and requested the council appoint new members to the board instead of reappointing current members.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Young to approve RS-16-083 with the addition of Andre Owens to the CDAC board.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kilpatrick.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Councilmember Johnson made a statement for the record.  See attached.

 

 

RS-16-102                     Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a termination agreement with Subway Real Estate, LLC for leased premises at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport.

                     Staff comments:  Matthew Van Valkenburgh

Subway Real Estate, LLC, formally notified the City of its intent to cease operation on or about June 30, 2016, and requested formal termination of the lease agreement.  The Agreement of Termination provides for a one-time payment of $15,000.00 to the City in exchange for a release of all obligations from the lease agreement.  Staff recommends City Council approve the attached Agreement of Termination and Mutual Release of Lease with Subway Estate, LLC and authorize the City Manage to execute same.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Okray to approve RS-16-102.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Fleming.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

RS-16-103                     Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing Change Order No. 61 with James Construction Group, LLC to the US 190/FM 2410/Rosewood Drive project.

                     Staff comments:  David Olson

Change Order No. 61 is necessary to reconcile or balance line item quantities, overruns and underruns.  These are items that are typically paid as measured in place.  City staff recommends that the City Council authorize Change Order No. 61 with James Construction Group, LLC, increasing the cost of the contract by $260,109.67 and request that the Interim City Manager be expressly authorized to execute the same.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Kilpatrick to approve RS-16-103.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Young.  Motion carried 5 to 2 with Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember Fleming in opposition.

 

 

RS-16-104                     Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an agreement with the Killeen Economic Development Corporation to provide economic development services.

                     Staff comments:  Jonathan Locke

The City Council has authorized an allocation in the past of no less than the equivalent to two cents (2¢) of the net ad valorem tax collections each fiscal year.

A consensus among City Council members was reached at the September 6, 2016 workshop to reduce the FY 2017 KEDC allocation by 50% which equates to $386,354. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and set the FY 2017 allocation for KEDC at $386,354.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Young to approve RS-16-104.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Rivera.  Motion carried 5 to 2 with Councilmember Okray and Mayor Pro-Tem Moore in opposition.

 

 

RS-16-105                     Consider a memorandum/resolution approving an agreement with the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce to provide economic development services.

                     Staff comments:  Jonathan Locke

The proposed agreement is for a two-year term, and funding in an amount up to $677,400 is included in the proposed budget. A consensus among City Council members was reached at the September 6, 2016 workshop to reduce the FY 2017 GKCC allocation by 50% which equates to $338,700.  Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and set the FY 2017 allocation for GKCC at $338,700.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Kilpatrick to approve RS-16-105.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Fleming.  Motion carried 5 to 2 with Councilmember Okray and Mayor Pro-Tem Moore in opposition.

 

 

RS-16-106                     Consider a memorandum/resolution amending rates and fees for the Killeen Civic and Conference Center complex.

                     Staff comments:  Leslie Hinkle

The proposed rates reflect a new rate for a ½ day rental for the board room and meeting rooms, a reduced fee for military functions, and the listing of the fees for the special event center parking lot and the rodeo arena and its grounds.  The amendment provides for an effective date of October 1, 2016.  In addition, the following language is being added for consideration: “Council grants the city manager the authority to temporarily change rates from time to time for promotional purposes.”  Staff recommends the City Council approve the increase in rates and fees at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center Complex and the city manager or designee be authorized to temporarily change rates for promotional purposes.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Young to approve RS-16-106.  Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Moore.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

RS-16-107                     Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting ratification of an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant.

                     Staff comments:  Matthew Van Valkenburgh

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has offered the City of Killeen a Federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant in the amount of $540,000.00 to provide FY 2016 federal funding for eligible capital improvement projects at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport and Robert Gray Army Airfield.  Staff recommends City Council ratify the City Managers’ acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration Grant 3-48-0361-026-2016 in the amount of $540,000.00; ratify and adopt all assurances, statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements incorporated into this grant agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents and any and all amendments within the amounts set by state and local law.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Fleming to approve RS-16-107.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kilpatrick.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

Public Hearings

 

PH-16-032                     HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance requested by Kay Hedden (Case #Z16-15) to rezone 1.691 acres, being Lot 2, Block 1, Kay H. Addition, from “R-1” (Single-Family Residential District) and "B-3" (Local Business District) to “B-3” (Local Business District).  The property is located at 107 W. Stan Schlueter Loop (FM 3470), Killeen, Texas.

 

                     The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OUT OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, BELL COUNTY, TEXAS, from  “R-1” (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL district) and “b-3” (local business 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:  Tony McIlwain

The staff notified seventeen (17) surrounding property owners regarding this request. Staff received one opposition, the owner of 201 James Loop, on Tuesday, August 16th.  The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the applicant’s request for “B-3” zoning by a vote of 7 to 0.  As written earlier in this report, the additional area of new “B-3” zoning would amount to approximately .279 acre.

 

Mayor Segarra opened the public hearing.

With no one appearing the public hearing was closed.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Okray to approve PH-16-032.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Rivera.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

PH-16-033                     HOLD a public hearing on the FY 2017 Proposed Annual Budget and Plan of Municipal Services for the fiscal year October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017, and proposed changes to such budget.  (2nd of 2 Public Hearings)

                     Staff comments:  Jonathan Locke

Proposed changes to the City Manager’s proposed budget fiscal year 2017 were read aloud and discussed.  A public hearing is being held to discuss these changes. 

 

Mayor Segarra opened the public hearing.

Diane Hodyniak, 10151 Rocking H Rd. - spoke against closing Copper Mountain Library and read a letter from the American Library Association. 

Mary Helton 2407 Henry Dr. - spoke against closing the Copper Mountain Library and read a letter from the Texas Library Association.

Claudia Brown, 2502 Waterfall Dr. - spoke against closing Copper Mountain Library; spoke against cutting citizen services and passing costs of other services on to citizens.

Peter Jobin, 3327 Darin Ave. - presented city secretary with a petition to not close the library and spoke to the library’s value to the community.

Bob Blair, 1307 Ruiz Dr. - spoke against closing Copper Mountain Library.

Mellisa Brown, 6105 Melanie Dr. - requested an extra minute to speak; requested council take time and consider budget items carefully before voting on the budget. 

Larry Smith, 4306 Teal Dr. - feels staff is not considering citizens’ concerns and wants council to handle situations, not the staff.

Brigitte Roman, 1302-A Loyal Ln. - concerned about possible increase in fees and spoke against closing the library.

Robert Vanderlinde, 729 S. Chandler - spoke against closing the library. 

Unknown citizen - spoke against closing the library.

Samantha Unit, 610 Consolation Dr. - spoke against closing library.

Stephanie Moody, 710 Atlas Ave. - currently working on petition to not close the library and suggest council carefully consider budget problems.

Jack Esquenazi, 1216 Ridgemont Dr. - spoke against closing the library. 

Brenda Wesley, 218 June St. - spoke against closing the library.

Sherry Everett, 2704 Larrisa Dr. - spoke against closing or cutting funding to library. 

Arnie Willington, 212 Daffodil Dr. - doesn’t want library closed and thanked council for not cutting tax benefits for disabled people.

Araceli Cook, 2803 Derby Dr. -  suggested the city stop living above their means.

Chalitta Moore, 2212 Silver Hill Dr. - spoke against letting emergency service workers go and closing the library, and suggested a reassessment of the budget.

Thomas Wilhite, 202 Peach Hollow Cove - wants council to think outside the box to fix budget and spoke against closing the library. 

Daniel Chavez, 4913 Parkwood Dr. - does not want council to do away with early tax discounts and wants council to do some sacrificing to fix the budget and watch expenditures closely.

Unknown citizen - Knows the council is not mismanaging funds and believes there’s no corruption among the council.

James Crossman, 1509 Zephyr Rd. - spoke against closing the library.

Susan Vasantez  - spoke against closing the library.

 

With no one else appearing the public hearing was closed.

 

 

 

 

Ordinances

 

OR-16-012                     Consider an ordinance approving Killeen Arts Commission recommendations for grant allocations of FY17 Hotel Occupancy Tax funds.

 

                     The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SPECIFIC DISBURSEMENT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE MUNICIPAL HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX REVENUES; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

                     Staff comments:  Ralph Cossey

Ten (10) applicants presented their grant applications to the Arts Commission regarding funding requests.  At the June 10, 2016 meeting, the Arts Commission recommended allocation of funding for all ten (10) applicants and administrative costs for the Commission, totaling $187,167.  Mr. Cossey read the commission’s dollar amount recommendation for each applicant.  City Staff recommends that City Council review, discuss, and approve the Killeen Arts Commission’s proposed recommendations. 

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Kilpatrick to approve OR-16-012.  Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Moore.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

OR-16-013                     Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Fees) and Chapter 30 (Water, Sewers and Sewage Disposal) of the City of Killeen Code of Ordinances by adjusting Community Service Fees and implementing a Water Rate Design Change.

 

                     The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SECTION 2-150 (c) CEMETERY, (g) GOLF COURSE, (j) PARKS AND (o) SWIMMING POOLS AND CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE IV, OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, SUBDIVISION B, WATER RATES, SECTION 30-136 (a); PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

                     Staff comments:  Scott Osburn and Brett Williams

The proposed amendments to Chapter 2 of the City’s Code of ordinances represent an opportunity for increasing revenue as necessary to support the provision of services currently provided. Similarly, in relation to the proposed changes to Chapter 30, Public Works assisted by the Finance Department, revisited the rate models utilizing the model development expert consultants, NewGen Strategies and Solutions (NewGen) and SCS Engineers, in order to determine the financial sustainability of the Solid Waste, Water & Sewer, and Drainage funds and to make projections and recommend rate adjustments to ensure the continuous financial soundness of these funds.  NewGen did recommend the implementation of a residential water rate design change to add an additional tier to the residential water rate design for the purpose of encouraging conservation of this most precious resource. Implementing the recommendation requires an ordinance revision that adds another tier (10,000 - 25,000 gallons) to the current volumetric charge increments and establish costs associated with the new tier and the final tier (25,000 +). City staff recommends that City Council adopt the ordinance amending Community Services Fees and implementing the residential water rate design change.

 

Councilmember Okray made a statement for the record.  See attached.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson to disapprove the proposed changes to Chapter 30, fees.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Fleming.  Motion carried 4 to 3 with Councilmember Rivera, Councilmember Kilpatrick, and Councilmember Young in opposition to disapproving the proposed changes to Chapter 30.

 

Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Moore to approve the proposed changes to Chapter 2, fees.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kilpatrick.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

OR-16-014                     Consider an ordinance repealing the discount for early payment of ad valorem taxes, installment payment plan and penalties for delinquent payment of ad valorem taxes.

 

                     The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE 56-O THAT PROVIDED FOR DISCOUNTS FOR EARLY PAYMENT OF CITY OF KILLEEN AD VALOREM TAXES, ESTABLISHED AN INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN AND PENALTIES FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENT OF AD VALOREM TAXES; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

                     Staff comments:  Jonathan Locke

It is recommended that Council adopt the ordinance repealing Ordinance 56-O, discontinuing the discount for early payment of ad valorem taxes, as well as the installment plan option and penalties for delinquent payment of ad valorem taxes, which are now determined by state law.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Young to approve OR-16-014.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Okray.  Motion carried 6 to 1 with Councilmember Johnson in opposition.

 

 

OR-16-015                     Consider an ordinance adopting a budget for operating the municipal government of Killeen for the fiscal year October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017.

 

                     The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR OPERATING THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2016 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; APPROPRIATING MONEY FOR THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND PURPOSES OF SUCH BUDGET INCLUDING APPROPRIATIONS OF MONEY TO PAY INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL SINKING FUND REQUIREMENTS ON ALL INDEBTEDNESS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND APPROPRIATIONS IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

                     Staff comments:  Jonathan Locke

The City Manager has presented the FY 2017 Annual Budget and Plan of Municipal Services to the City Council.  One Public Forum, several budget workshops, and multiple public hearings were held so that the City Council, citizens, and staff could discuss the proposed budget. A record vote is required for adoption of the FY 2017 budget.  It is recommended that the attached ordinance be approved and the budget for Fiscal Year 2017 be adopted.

 

A separate vote on each of the following budget changes was taken as follows:

 

Closure of 1 Library: 

Motion was made by Councilmember Young to reduce the library budget by $129,171.00, making the new budget amount $1,482,722.00.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kilpatrick.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

2.5% Reduction: 

Motion was made by Councilmember Young to reduce expenses by 2.5%, or $2,044,171.00.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Rivera.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Council Consensus: 

Motion was made by Councilmember Young to approve adjustments in the amount of $91,809.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Fleming.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Fleet Replacement: 

Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson to reduce the General Fund’s contribution to fleet replacement by $1,236,100.00.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kilpatrick.  Motion carried 5 to 2 with Councilmember Okray and Mayor Pro-Tem Moore opposing.

 

KEDC/Chamber: 

Motion was made by Councilmember Young to reduce the city contribution by $362,527.00.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Rivera.  Motion carried 5 to 2 with Councilmember Okray and Mayor Pro-Tem Moore opposing.

 

 

Killeen Volunteers Inc.: 

Motion was made by Councilmember Fleming to reduce the city contribution by $60,000.00.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Young.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Overtime Reduction: 

Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Moore to reduce overtime expenses across the board by $111,626.00.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kilpatrick.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Vacant Positions: 

Motion was made by Councilmember Kilpatrick to unfund vacant positions by $571,372.00.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Fleming.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mayor Segarra called for a vote on adopting OR-16-015.

Motion was made by Councilmember Kilpatrick to approve OR-16-015 adopting the budget ordinance, incorporating the changes as voted on above, and taking any deficit from the Balance Fund.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Rivera. A record vote was called for by the City Secretary. 

Councilmember Okray voted yes

Councilmember Fleming voted yes

Mayor Pro-Tem Moore voted yes

Councilmember Rivera voted yes

Councilmember Kilpatrick voted yes

Councilmember Johnson voted yes

Councilmember Young voted yes

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Councilmember Okray made a motion to amend the budget by decreasing city staff pay by 1.75%, for a total reduction of $931,903.11.  Motion failed for lack of a second.

 

 

OR-16-016                     Consider a memorandum/resolution ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the Annual Budget and Plan of Municipal Services for the fiscal year October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2017.

                     Staff comments:  Jonathan Locke

The FY 2017 budget will raise more revenues from property taxes than last year’s budget by an amount of $1,653,368, or 4.3%, and of that amount $1,103,025 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.  It is recommended that the property tax increase reflected within the budget for Fiscal Year 2017 be ratified.

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Okray to approve OR-16-016.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Young.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

OR-16-018A                     Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the interest and sinking tax rate for FY 2017.

                     Staff comments:  Jonathan Locke

The proposed tax rate is 0.7498 and the interest and sinking component is 0.3031.  The interest and sinking component will generate $15,853,159 at the City’s estimated collection rate of 98%.  It is recommended City Council approve the proposed interest and sinking rate of 0.3031. 

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Kilpatrick to approve OR-16-018A.  Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Moore.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

OR-16-018B                     Consider a memorandum/resolution approving the Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate for FY 2017.

                     Staff comments:  Jonathan Locke

The proposed tax rate is 0.7498 and the maintenance and operations component is 0.4467.  It is recommended City Council approve the proposed maintenance and operations rate of 0.4467. 

 

Motion was made by Councilmember Okray to approve OR-16-018B.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Young.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

OR-16-017                     Consider an ordinance setting the Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2017.

 

                     The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE TAX RATE AND LEVYING A TAX UPON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, FOR THE 2016 TAX YEAR AND FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE  MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2016, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; APPORTIONING SAID LEVY AMONG THE VARIOUS FUNDS AND ITEMS FOR WHICH REVENUE MUST BE RAISED INCLUDING PROVIDING A SINKING FUND FOR THE RETIREMENT OF THE BONDED DEBT OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

                     Staff comments:  Jonathan Locke

On August 16, 2016, the Killeen City Council set the preliminary tax rate at the current rate of 74.98¢ per $100 valuation.  The rollback rate for the 2016 tax year is 84.25¢.  Adopting the current tax rate of 74.98¢ per $100 valuation will generate ad valorem tax revenues in the amount of $39,217,085, at the City’s expected collection ratio of 98%.  It is recommended that the attached ordinance be approved and that the tax rate for the City of Killeen for FY 2017 be set at 74.98¢ per $100 of taxable valuation on non-exempt real and personal property.

 

Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Moore that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of .7498, which is effectively a 1.76 percent increase in the tax rate.  Motion was seconded by Councilmember Fleming.  A record vote was called for by the City Secretary. 

Councilmember Okray voted yes

Councilmember Fleming voted yes

Mayor Pro-Tem Moore voted yes

Councilmember Rivera voted yes

Councilmember Kilpatrick voted yes

Councilmember Johnson voted yes

Councilmember Young voted yes

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Adjournment

 

With no further business, upon motion being made by Councilmember Kilpatrick, seconded by Councilmember Okray, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

 

 

RS-16-083 Chart

 

Animal Advisory Committee (City Manager)

Current Member

Status

New Member

Comments

Termed Out?

Reappoint?

Petra Cannon

Term Expired

Petra Cannon

Citizen Rep

N        

Y

Katherine Fischer

Term Expired

Katherine Fischer

Citizen Rep

N        

Y

George Fox

Term Expired

Linda Knotts

Humane Society Rep

Y(12)

Y

Lynette Broughton

Term Expired

Lynette Broughton

Citizen Rep

N

Y

New Position

 

Peter Stanonik

Citizen Rep

 

 

New Position

 

Natalie Pittman

Citizen Rep

 

 

New Position

 

Melinda Harkin-Hensley

Citizen Rep

 

 

New Position

 

Michael Joyner

Citizen Rep

 

 

New Position

 

George Fox

Ex Officio

 

 

New Position

 

Linda Marzi

Ex Officio

 

 

 

Arts Commission (All Council)

Current Member        Status                 New Member                Comments              Termed Out?   Reappoint?

 

 

 

 

 

John Doranski

Term Expired

John Doranski

Member-at-Large

N        

Y

Mike Bartoszek

Term Expired

Mike Bartoszek

Music/Radio/TV

N        

Y

Fatima Fortenberry

Resigned

Darlene Golden

Dance/Drama/Writing

 

 

Anthony Cooper

Resigned

Morris Melton

Member-at-Large

N

Y

Ralph Cossey

Term Expired

Ralph Cossey

Member-at-Large

N

Y

Nina Cobb

Term Expired

Nina Cobb

Member-at-Large

N

Y

 

Board of Adjustment - Construction (Sub-Comm: J. Okray, B. Moore)

Current Member

Status

New Member

Comments

Termed Out?

Reappoint?

Eugene Kim

Term Expired

Jim Scaff

Alt General Contractor

N

N

Lee Mitchell

Term Expired

Lee Mitchell

General Contractor

Y(10)

Y

 

Board of Adjustment - Fire Prevention Code (Sub-Comm: J. Kilpatrick, Jonathan Okray)

Current Member       Status                  New Member              Comments                Termed Out?    Reappoint?

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Neujahr

Term Expired

Michael Neujahr

 

N

Y

Charles Guidry

Resigned

Sean Payton

 

 

 

Tommy Litton

Term Expired

Tommy Litton

Alternate

N

Y

Clifford Pinkerton

Term Expired

Clifford Pinkerton

 

N

Y

 

Board of Adjustment - Airport Hazard Zoning (Sub-Comm: S. Fleming, B. Moore)

Current Member       Status                  New Member              Comments                Termed Out?    Reappoint?

 

 

 

 

 

Phil Haggerty

Term Expired

Phil Haggerty

 

Y(12)

Y

George Loffert

Resigned

Charlie Watts

 

 

 

Barbara Taylor

Term Expired

Barbara Taylor

 

N

Y

Former HH Rep

 

Glenn Birmingham

Aviation Experience

N

 

Former Bell Co Rep

 

Robert Harmon

 

N

 

 

Board of Adjustment - Zoning (Sub-Comm:  J. Kilpatrick, J. Okray)

Current Member

Status

New Member

Comments

Termed Out?

Reappoint?

Millie Cotto

Term Expired

Millie Cotto

 

Y(6)

Y

Sandra Johnson

Term Expired

Sandra Johnson

 

N

Y

Joel Steine

Term Expired

Joel Steine

 

N

Y

Ursula Rushing

Term Expired

Claudia Bentley

Alternate

N

N

Tad Dorroh

Term Expired

Tad Dorroh

P&Z Rep

N

Y

 

Civil Service Commission   (City Manager)

Current Member

Status

New Member

Comments

Termed Out?

Reappoint?

Dirk Davis

Term Expired

Dirk Davis

 

N

Y

 

Community Development Advisory Committee (All Council)

Current Member

Status

New Member

Comments

Termed Out?

Reappoint?

Richard Banta

Term Expired

Richard Banta

 

N

Y

Kim Barr

Term Expired

Kim Barr

 

Y(7)

Y

Angelia Batie

Term Expired

Angelia Batie

 

N

Y

Alvin Dillard

Term Expired

Nick Guajardo

 

N

N

Vacant

Resigned

Riakos Adams

 

 

 

Eric McConaughey

Term Expired

Andre Owens

 

N

No Response

 

Heritage Preservation Board (All Council)

Current Member

Status

New Member

Comments

Termed Out?

Reappoint?

Chian Chi

Term Expired

 

Member-at-Large

N

N

Michelle Lee

Term Expired

 

 

Y(8)

No Response

 

Killeen Housing Authority (All Council)

Current Member

Status

New Member

Comments

Termed Out? Reappoint?

 

Erma Taylor

Term Expired

Erma Taylor

Resident Member

N

Y

Fredrick Bee

Term Expired

Fredrick Bee

 

N

Y

VACANT (G. Johnson)

Term Expired

Daryl Peters

 

 

 

Minerva Trujillo

Term Expired

Minerva Trujillo

 

Y(6)

Y

 

Killeen Sister Cities (All Council)                                                                                                         

Current Member

Status

New Member

Comments

Termed Out?

Reappoint?

VACANT

 

Angel Rivera

San Juan Committee Rep

 

 

Aimee Nazarilo-Ovalle

Jeremiah Belser

YAC Rep

 

 

 

 

Killeen Volunteers, Inc.  (Sub-Comm:  J. Kilpatrick, B. Moore)

Current Member

Status

New Member

Comments

Termed Out?

Reappoint?

Elizabeth McDaniel

Term Expired

Elizabeth McDaniel

Citizen Rep

N

Y

AnaLuisa Carrillo-Tapia

Term Expired

AnaLuisa Carrillo-Tapia Citizen Rep

N

Y

 

Debbie Nash-King

Term Expired

Debbie Nash-King

Citizen Rep

N

Y

Raquel Watkins

Term Expired

Raquel Watkins

Citizen Rep

N

Y

Brian Sunshine

Term Expired

Brian Sunshine

CTC Rep

N

Y

 

Planning & Zoning Commission (All Council)

Current Member

Status

New Member

Comments

Termed Out?

Reappoint?

Ramon Alvarez

Term Expired

Kirk Latham

 

N

Y

Anthony Cooper

Term Expired

Anthony Cooper

 

N

Y

Alvin Dillard

Term Expired

Tyrone McLaurin

 

N

N

VACANT (G. Johnson)

Unexpired Term (2017)

Daryl Peters

 

 

 

Peter Beronio

Resigned

Ben Purser

 

N

N

 

Senior Citizen Advisory Board (Sub-Comm: S. Fleming, J. Okray)

Current Member

Status

New Member

Comments

Termed Out?

Reappoint?

Pat Adam

Resigned

Kim Harris

 

 

 

Marjorie Banta

Term Expired

Marjorie Banta

 

N

Y

Sean Payton

Term Expired

Sean Payton

 

N

Y

Klaus Adam

Term Expired

Lisa Kerschner

 

Y(6)

Y

Larry Egly

Term Expired

Larry Egly

 

N

Y

 

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 (All Council)

Current Member

Status

New Member

Comments

Termed Out?

Reappoint?

Patton Kaufman

Term Expired

Patton Kaufman

City Rep

Y(8)

Y

John Fisher

Term Expired

John Fisher

Bell County Rep

Y(8)

Y

Rex Weaver

Term Expired

Rex Weaver

CTC Rep

Y(6)

Y