The Killeen City Council met on May 19, 2026, in a combined work session and regular meeting, beginning at 3:00 PM. The meeting addressed presentations, a city manager search, multiple resolutions, and a preliminary fee schedule discussion. Several council members are newly seated, and the council is in a transition period with City Manager Kent Cagle retiring May 29.
The consent agenda was approved 6-1, with three items pulled for separate consideration: RS 26076 (executive search firm), RS 26079 (Planning & Zoning appointment), and RS 26082 (Georgetown CCN transfer).
The meeting adjourned after discussion of the fee schedule, with a motion by Councilmember Brown.
Is now three PM. I call this city council meeting to order. All council members are present with the exception of Councilmember Debbie Nash King. Let the records reflect that. I will be giving the invocation. And Mayor Pro Tim Gonzalez will give the plagiarism. Let us stand for this day. We thank you for the opportunity to serve as a council. We thank you for the people of Killeen. We pray for every citizen that is in Kaleen. We thank you for our veterans. Father, we are the better poor. This country experience freedom because of the ones that have given the ultimate sacrifice. Amen and amen. Second. Second. Second by Councilmember Brown. All in favor say aye. Aye. Indicate by yes. No. Indicate by pressing no. You're gonna have to do that also. Okay, we can just raise our hands. All in favor? Raise your hand. All opposed. Bob to six to zero. Motion pass. All right. Okay. Madam Secretary. Presentations. PR 26011. Present Text Dot Project of the Year Award to the Skylarkville Terminal. Good afternoon, Mr. Wilson. Good evening, Mayor Council. As most of you know, we just recently attended the uh Texas Transportation Department's Aviation Division, their annual aviation conference that they have every year. And typically during this conference, they award various awards to airports for various accomplishments. So tonight we'd like to share a video with you that was played at the conference during their uh uh during their award ceremony. At airports, every improvement begins with a focus on safety, efficiency, and long-term service to the community. This year's project of the year winner demonstrates how thoughtful planning and strong coordination can transform an airport's capabilities and strengthen the region's aviation infrastructure. The project delivered a 3,000 square foot general aviation terminal building equipped with modern architectural finishes and state-of-the-art amenities for pilots, passengers, and visitors. The project included a new parking lot and terminal apron, strengthening both landside and air site operations, and city utilized local funds to repurpose the former airport beacon as a landscape feature at the airport entrance, connecting the new facility with its heritage. Despite the complexity of coordinating multiple funding sources and regulatory entities, the project was completed three months ahead of schedule and within budget. The community celebrated the opening with a ribbon-cutting event featuring skydivers delivering the ceremonial key, a moment symbolic of the airport's continued growth and its relationship with the region it serves. The new terminal represents a significant infrastructure investment that will support future aviation activity, improve user experience, and contribute to the economic vitality of the region. This project was funded through multiple sources, including federal, state, and local funding, such as the FAA's Airport Terminal Program, and IIJA funding. Coordinating these funding sources required consistent collaboration among the City of Colleen, Text Dot, and the FAA.