Title
Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 28, 2021.
Summary
City of Killeen
City Council Meeting
Killeen City Hall
September 28, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Presiding: Mayor Jose Segarra
Attending: Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Nash-King, Councilmembers Jessica Gonzalez, Nina Cobb, Michael Boyd, Ken Wilkerson, Rick Williams, and Mellisa Brown.
Also attending were City Manager Kent Cagle, City Attorney Traci Briggs, City Secretary Lucy Aldrich, and Sergeant-at-Arms Cole.
Councilmember Boyd gave the invocation. Councilmember Gonzalez led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Nash-King to approve the agenda as written. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. The motion carried unanimously.
Presentations
PR-21-006 Killeen Star Award Presentation
Mayor Segarra and Councilmember Cobb recognized Killeen citizen Ada McKey for being an outstanding community member.
Citizen Comments
Ms. Shirley Del Conte - spoke on agenda item RS-21-124 (appointments to boards and commissions).
Mr. Bryant Franklin - spoke on agenda item RS-21-123 (Governing Standards and Expectations).
Ms. Anca Neagu - spoke on agenda item RS-21-124 (appointments to boards and commissions).
Mr. Michael Fornino - spoke on agenda item RS-21-123 (Governing Standards and Expectations).
Ms. Janice Holladay - spoke on agenda item RS-21-124 (appointments to boards and commissions).
Ms. Linda Marzi - spoke on agenda item RS-21-124 (appointments to boards and commissions).
Ms. Sue Cummings - spoke on agenda item RS-21-124 (appointments to boards and commissions) and agenda item OR-21-024 (amendment to Chapter 6 of Code of Ordinances).
Ms. Holli Teel - spoke on agenda item OR-21-024 (amendment to Chapter 6 of Code of Ordinances).
Consent Agenda
MN-21-022 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of September 7, 2021.
RS-21-123 Consider a memorandum/resolution to readopt the Governing Standards and Expectations as amended. (AGENDA ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA)
RS-21-125 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. through Buyboard (contract #603-20) for the purchase of TASERS in an amount not to exceed $170,000.00 per year, through fiscal year 2031.
OR-21-021 Consider an ordinance amending the number of authorized civil service positions for the Killeen Fire Department.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, TO AUTHORIZE THE NUMBER OF FIRE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE §143.021; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Nash-King to approve the consent agenda removing RS-21-123 for separate consideration. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Brown. Motion carried unanimously.
RS-21-123 Consider a memorandum/resolution to readopt the Governing Standards and Expectations as amended.
Ms. Briggs was available to answer questions and to provide additional information.
Motion was made by Councilmember Brown to approve RS-21-123 changing 3-20 Citizen Boards, Commissions and Committees Section (g) to three (3) consecutive terms. Without a second the motion died. Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Nash-King to approve RS-21-123 removing the change to 3-20 Citizens Boards, Commissions and Committees Section (g). Motion was seconded by Councilmember Williams. Motion carried 6 to 1 with Councilmember Brown in opposition.
Resolutions
*A request was made by Councilmember Brown to change the order of the next two agenda items. Mayor Segarra approved the request. RS-21-126 was discussed and acted on before RS-21-124.
*RS-21-124 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing members to various citizen boards and commissions.
Staff Comments: Traci Briggs, City Attorney
Ms. Briggs reviewed City Council’s boards and commission suggested appointments from the September 21, 2021 City Council Workshop.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilkerson to approve RS-21-124. Motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Nash-King. Motion carried unanimously.
*RS-21-126 Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing Councilmembers to the Animal Advisory Committee subcommittee.
Staff Comments: Traci Briggs, City Attorney
With the readoption of the Governing Standards and Expectations, a new Animal Advisory Committee subcommittee was added. Mayor Segarra recommended that Councilmember Gonzalez and Councilmember Wilkerson be appointed to serve on the new subcommittee.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilkerson to approve RS-21-126. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinances
OR-21-024 Consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Animals, by reducing the number of citizens appointed to the Animal Advisory Committee.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, BY AMENDING SECTION 6-36, ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Traci Briggs, City Attorney.
Ms. Briggs reviewed the composition of the Animal Advisory Committee. Required by state law, at least one licensed veterinarian, one city official, one person whose duties include the daily operation of the city’s animal shelter and one representative from an animal welfare organization must be on the Animal Advisory Committee. Over the years, the city added seven citizens to also serve on the board. On September 21, 2021, during a discussion of citizen appointments, City Council approved a motion of direction to reduce the number of citizen members from seven to three. Based on the City Council direction, city staff recommends reducing the number of citizen appointments on the Animal Advisory Committee to three.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wilkerson to postpone OR-21-024 until the second meeting in December. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearings
PH-21-053 HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the FY 2021 Annual Budget of the City of Killeen to adjust revenue and expenditure accounts in multiple funds.
The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE FY 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF KILLEEN TO ADJUST REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS IN MULTIPLE FUNDS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Comments: Jon Locke, Executive Director of Finance.
Mr. Locke presented the proposed yearend budget amendment that aligns budges with estimated revenues and expenditures through the end of the fiscal year. City staff recommends City Council approve the ordinance amending the FY 2021 annual budget.
Mayor Segarra opened the public hearing.
With no one appearing, the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Nash-King to approve PH-21-053. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
With no further business, upon motion being made by Mayor Pro Tem Nash-King, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.