2020 City Council Agendas

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HARKER HEIGHTS, TEXAS
VIA TELECONFERENCE

Meeting Audio

Notice is hereby given that, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, and continuing from day to day thereafter if necessary the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, will conduct a telephonic special meeting to contain the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with Governor Abbott’s declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act issued on March 16, 2020. The subjects to be discussed are listed in the following agenda:

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

I. Roll Call:

II. New Business:

1. Canvass Election Returns for the December 19, 2020, Municipal Runoff Election for the City of Harker Heights, Texas.

III. Adjournment:

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Harker Heights, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 24th day of December 2020, by 1:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

Julie Helsham
City Secretary

The public may participate remotely in this meeting by dialing-in using the toll-free number: 1 877 309 2073 and use Access Code: 264-782-701.
To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone, use the following meeting link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/264782701

The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda. Written questions or comments may be submitted two hours before the meeting to the City Secretary’s Office. When submitting your written questions or comments, you must include your Name and Address. Agenda packet and recording of the telephonic meeting will be available on the City of Harker Heights website at www.harkerheights.gov.

“This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 254-953-5600, or FAX 254-953-5614, or email [email protected] for further information.”

“Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary.”

NOTICE OF NO MEETING OR WORKSHOPS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HARKER HEIGHTS, TEXAS

THERE WILL BE NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING OR WORKSHOPS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 – No Workshop

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2020 – No Meeting

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 – No Workshop

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the Bulletin Board of City Hall, City of Harker Heights, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 10th day of December 2020 by 2:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

Juliette Helsham
City Secretary

“This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 254-953-5600, or FAX 254-953-5614, or email [email protected] for further information.”

“Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary.”

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HARKER HEIGHTS, TEXAS
VIA TELECONFERENCE

 City Council Agenda Packet | Meeting Audio 1 | Meeting Audio 2

Notice is hereby given that, beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, and continuing from day to day thereafter if necessary the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, will conduct a telephonic meeting to contain the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with Governor Abbott’s declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act issued on March 16, 2020. The subjects to be discussed are listed in the following agenda:

I. Invocation:

II. Pledge of Allegiance:

I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee Texas; one state under God, one and indivisible.

III. Roll Call:

IV. Mayoral Proclamations and Presentations:

V. Consent Items:

1. Discuss and consider approving the minutes of the meetings held on November 10, 2020, November 17, 2020, November 23, 2020 and December 1, 2020, and take the appropriate action.

VI. Presentations by Citizens:

Citizens who desire to address the Council on any matter may do so during this item. Please understand that while the Council appreciates hearing your comments, State law (Texas Gov’t Code §551.042) prohibits them from: (1) engaging in discussion other than providing a statement of specific factual information or reciting existing City policy, and (2) taking action other than directing Staff to place the matter on a future agenda. Please state your name and address for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.

VII. Public Hearings:

1. Conduct a public hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, to change the Zoning Designation from R-1 (One Family Dwelling District) to B-4 (Secondary and Highway Business District) on property described as Kern Acres Second Extension and Revision, Block Three (3), Lot Twelve (12), generally located at 106 W. Kathey Road, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

2. Conduct a public hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, to change the zoning designation from R-3 (Multi Family dwelling district) to R-1(M) (One family manufactured home dwelling district) on property described as Comanche Land first unit, block four (4), lot four (4), generally located at 1408 Yuma Trail, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

3. Conduct a public hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, to change the Zoning Designation from R-1 (One Family Dwelling District) to R-2 (Two Family Dwelling District) on property described as 6.51 Acres out of a 47.626 Acre Tract of land in Bell County, Texas, Being Part of the H.B. Littlefield Survey, Abstract No. 511, the land herein described being Part of a Called 113.5 Acre Tract of land conveyed to Robert Don Sutton, Trustee, generally located north of Killeen ISD Middle School No. 14 along Warriors Path, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

VIII. Old Business:

IX. New Business:

1. Discuss and consider approving a request for the Concept Plan of Abooha Toklo Addition Section Two on property described as 10.395 acres out of the H.B. Littlefield Survey, Abstract 511, generally located within the 1700 Block of Warriors Path, and property described as the Marley Addition Amended, Block One (1), Lot Eight (8), 2.257 Acres, generally located within the 1700 Block of Warriors Path, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

2. Discuss and consider approving a request for Preliminary Plat Approval for Abooha Toklo Addition Phase Two on property described as approximately 1.807 Acres of land, being all of Lot Three, Block One, Abooha Toklo Addition Phase One, generally located near the intersection of Pontotoc and Pueblo Trace, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

3. Discuss and consider approving a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, authorizing the City’s participation in the Traffic Enforcement Program Grant administered by the Texas Department of Transportation for funding the salaries of Officers to conduct extra traffic enforcement and education in areas of the City that are experiencing higher vehicle collisions, and take the appropriate action. (Police Chief)

4. Discuss and consider approving a Resolution of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, updating the Names of Authorized Signers for all Financial Transactions Conducted by the City, and take the appropriate action. (Finance Director)

5. Discuss and consider approving the City of Harker Heights Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Water Payment Assistance Grant Program, and take the appropriate action. (Finance Director)

6. Discuss and consider approving a request from Robin Fisher for a facility rental at the Community Park Pavilion for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Friday, December 18, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

X. Reports of Advisory Boards & Commissions:

XI. Items from Council:

XII. Staff Reports:

1. Receive and discuss the City Manager’s Report. (City Manager)

XIII. Announcements:

XIV. Closed Meeting:

1. Announce a closed meeting for the following purposes:

(A) Pursuant to 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to discuss with Attorneys regarding Pending Litigation And Other Matters As Allowed.

2. Reconvene open meeting to take action as appropriate on matters discussed in the Closed Meeting.

XV. Adjournment:

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Harker Heights, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 4th day of December 2020, by 4:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

Julie Helsham
City Secretary

The public may participate remotely in this meeting by dialing-in using the toll-free number:
1 877 568 4106 and use Access Code: Access Code: 583-581-101

To join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, use the following meeting link:
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The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda. Written questions or comments may be submitted two hours before the meeting to the City Secretary’s Office. When submitting your written questions or comments, you must include your Name and Address. This agenda is also available on the City of Harker Heights website at www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us.

“This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 254-953-5600, or FAX 254-953-5614, or email [email protected] for further information.”

“Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary.”

NOTICE OF MEETING AND WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HARKER HEIGHTS, TEXAS
VIA TELECONFERENCE

City Council Agenda Packet | Meeting Audio

Notice is hereby given that, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, and continuing from day to day thereafter if necessary the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, will conduct a telephonic meeting and workshop to contain the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with Governor Abbott’s declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act issued on March 16, 2020. The subjects to be discussed are listed in the following agenda:

MEETING AGENDA

I. Roll Call:

II. Presentations by Citizens:

Citizens who desire to address the Council on any matter may do so during this item. Please understand that while the Council appreciates hearing your comments, State law (Texas Gov’t Code §551.042) prohibits them from: (1) engaging in discussion other than providing a statement of specific factual information or reciting existing City policy, and (2) taking action other than directing Staff to place the matter on a future agenda. Please state your name and address for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.

III. New Business:

1. Discuss and consider approving the City of Harker Heights Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Small Business Grant Awards for Phase 2, and take the appropriate action. (Assistant City Manager)

2. Discuss and consider approving a request for alcohol services from Kristl Evans and Southern Roots Brewing Company for an event at Harker Heights Community Park on Thursday, December 17, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

3. Discuss and consider approving a request from the City Of Harker Heights Parks and Recreation Department to host an event at the Community Park Softball Complex for in excess of ten (10) people on Thursday, December 17, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

IV. Adjourn Regular Session and Call to Order Workshop:

WORKSHOP AGENDA

V. New Business:

1. Receive and discuss the 2015 Drainage Master Plan Methodology and progress of the Identified Capital Improvement Projects. (Public Works Director)

VI. Adjournment:

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Harker Heights, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 25th day of November 2020, by 2:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

Juliette Helsham
City Secretary

The public may participate remotely in this meeting by dialing-in using the toll-free number:(866) 899-4679 and use Access Code: 848-691-573
To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone, use the following meeting link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/848691573

The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda. Written questions or comments may be submitted two hours before the meeting to the City Secretary’s Office. When submitting your written questions or comments, you must include your Name and Address. Agenda packet and recording of the telephonic meeting will be available on the City of Harker Heights website at www.harkerheights.gov

“This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 254-953-5600, or FAX 254-953-5614, or email [email protected] for further information.”

“Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary.”

Meeting Audio

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HARKER HEIGHTS, TEXAS

City Council Agenda Packet | Meeting Audio

Notice is hereby given that, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, and continuing from day to day thereafter if necessary the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, will hold a Regular Meeting and a Workshop in the Kitty Young Council Chamber at 305 Miller’s Crossing, Harker Heights, Texas 76548. The subjects to be discussed are listed in the following agenda:

MEETING AGENDA

I. Roll Call:

II. Presentations by Citizens:

Citizens who desire to address the Council on any matter may do so during this item. Please understand that while the Council appreciates hearing your comments, State law (Texas Gov’t Code §551.042) prohibits them from: (1) engaging in discussion other than providing a statement of specific factual information or reciting existing City policy, and (2) taking action other than directing Staff to place the matter on a future agenda. Please state your name and address for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.

III. New Business:

1. Canvass Election Returns for the November 3, 2020, General Election for the City of Harker Heights, Texas. (City Secretary)

2. Installation of Officers:
(a) Swear in Mayor. Three Year Term 2020-2023.
(b) Swear in Councilmember, Place 4. Three Year Term 2020-2023.

3. Discuss and consider approving an Order for a Municipal Run Off Election to be held on December 19, 2020, in the City of Harker Heights, Texas, for the purpose of Electing Councilmember, Place 4, for a Three Year Term (2020-2023) for the City of Harker Heights, and take the appropriate action. (City Secretary)

IV. Adjourn Regular Session and Call to Order Workshop:

WORKSHOP AGENDA

V. New Business:

1. Receive and discuss a presentation of the new redesigned website for the City of Harker Heights. (IT Director)

2. Receive and discuss a presentation regarding the process for approving Special Event Applications for events in excess of ten (10) people at City of Harker Heights Facilities. (Parks and Recreation Director)

3. Receive and discuss a presentation by Lina Chtay, P.E. regarding the Development of the property located at 13436 E. Knights Way (E. FM 2410), Belton, Bell County, Texas. (Planning and Development Director)

4. Receive and discuss a proposed Agreement entering into a Ten-Year Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative Program with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (Public Works Director)

VI. Adjournment:

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Harker Heights, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 13th day of November 2020, by 2:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

Juliette Helsham
City Secretary

The public may participate remotely in this meeting by dialing-in using the toll-free number: (866) 899-4679 and use Access Code: 868-794-341.
To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone, use the following meeting link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/868794341

The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda. Written questions or comments may be submitted two hours before the meeting to the City Secretary’s Office. When submitting your written questions or comments, you must include your Name and Address. Agenda packet and recording of the telephonic meeting will be available on the City of Harker Heights website at www.harkerheights.gov

“This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 254-953-5600, or FAX 254-953-5614, or email [email protected] for further information.”

“Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary.”

 City Council Agenda Packet | Meeting Audio 1 | Meeting Audio 2

II. Pledge of Allegiance:

I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee Texas; one state under God, one and indivisible.

III. Roll Call:

IV. Mayoral Proclamations and Presentations:

1. Proclamation declaring November 16th – 21st, 2020, as “Harker Heights Children’s Book Week”.

V. Consent Items:

1. Discuss and consider approving the minutes of the meeting held on October 27, 2020, and take the appropriate action.

VI. Presentations by Citizens:

1. Conduct a public hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a Greenhouse on property described as Amaya Addition, Lot Two (2), Block One (1), 5.364 acres, generally located at 12696 E. Knights Way (E. F.M.2410), Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

2. Conduct a public hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for an Accessory Dwelling Unit on property described as Indian Trails Section One (1), Block Three (3), Lot Eleven (11), generally located at 1614 Beaver Trail, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

3. Conduct a public hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a Modular Storage Container Business Park and to change the zoning designation from B-4 (Secondary and Highway Business District) to B-4 with a Tavern Overlay on properties described as Kern Acres Second Extension and Revision, Part of Block Two (2), and Part of Lots Nine (9) and Twenty-One (21), according to the Plat of Record in Cabinet A, Slide 224-B, generally located at 126 East Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and 0.692 acres of land out of the C. Keele Survey, Abstract No. 991, generally located at 128 East Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

4. Conduct a public hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a Salvage Yard on property described as Four Individual Tracts consisting of a total of 2.903 acres of land in Bell County, Texas, Part of the J. T. W. J. Hallmark Survey, Abstract No. 413, Recorded in Volume 5870, Page 734, Official Public Records of Real Property, Bell County, Texas, Instrument No. 2008-049474, generally located at 1100 E. Knights Way (E. F.M.2410), Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

VIII. Old Business:

IX. New Business:

1. Discuss and consider approving a request from Raymond Hamden to forgive all or a part of City liens in the amount of $16,602.75 placed upon 114 East Valley Road, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

2. Discuss and consider approving the authorization of the City of Harker Heights Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Small Business Grant Program – Phase 2, and take the appropriate action. (City Manager)

3. Discuss and consider approving a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, awarding a Contract for the 2020 Street Improvement Projects in the amount of $572,495.56 to Lonestar Grading & Materials, LLC, and take the appropriate action. (Public Works Director)

4. Discuss and consider reappointing the City Manager, David Mitchell, as the Alternate Representative to fill the vacancy to the Bell County Health District Board, and take the appropriate action. (City Secretary)

5. Discuss and consider approving a request from Daniel Ganoe for a Facility Rental at the Community Park Pavilion for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Friday, November 20, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

6. Discuss and consider approving a request from Stephen Watson for a Facility Rental at the Purser Family Park Pavilion for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Sunday, December 20, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

7. Discuss and consider approving a request from Kasey Winter for a Facility Rental at the Carl Levin Park Pavilion for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Saturday, April 17, 2021, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

8. Discuss and consider approving a request from Bunk Morris for a Facility Rental at the Community Park Pavilion for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Saturday, December 5, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

9. Discuss and consider approving a request for Alcohol Services from Bunk Morris and The Pan American Golf Association for a facility rental at the Community Park Pavilion on Saturday, December 5, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

X. Reports of Advisory Boards & Commissions:

XI. Items from Council:

XII. Staff Reports:

1. Receive and discuss the Fiscal Year 2019 – 2020 Fourth Quarter Investment Report. (Finance Director)

2. Receive and discuss the Unaudited Financial Statements for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020. (Finance Director)

3. Receive and discuss the City Manager’s Report. (City Manager)

XIII. Announcements:

XIV. Adjournment:

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Harker Heights, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 6th day of November 2020, by 4:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

Juliette Helsham
City Secretary

The public may participate remotely in this meeting by dialing-in using the toll-free number: (866) 899-4679 and use Access Code: Access Code: 172-191-725.

To join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, use the following meeting link:
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The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda. Written questions or comments may be submitted two hours before the meeting to the City Secretary’s Office. When submitting your written questions or comments, you must include your Name and Address. This agenda is also available on the City of Harker Heights website at www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us.

“This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 254-953-5600, or FAX 254-953-5614, or email [email protected] for further information.”

“Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary."

Notice is hereby given that, beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, and continuing from day to day thereafter if necessary the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, will conduct a telephonic meeting to contain the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with Governor Abbott’s declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act issued on  March 16, 2020.  The subjects to be discussed are listed in the following agenda: 

I. Invocation:

II. Pledge of Allegiance:

I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 

Honor the Texas Flag.  I pledge allegiance to thee Texas; one state under God, one and indivisible.

III. Roll Call:

IV. Mayoral Proclamations and Presentations:

1. Proclamation declaring November 2nd through November 6th, 2020, as “Municipal Court Week”.

2. Proclamation declaring November 6, 2020, as “Texas Arbor Day”.

V. Consent Items:

1. Discuss and consider approving the minutes of the meeting held on October 13, 2020, and take the appropriate action. 

2. Discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, amending Ordinance 2020-06 of the Harker Heights Code to extend the Public Health Emergency Declaration through January 31, 2021, and take the appropriate action.

3. Discuss and consider a Resolution of the City Council of The City of Harker Heights, Texas, establishing its Policy and Procedures for Public Comments, Rules of Decorum, and Presentations at Open Meetings of the City Council, and take the appropriate action.

VI. Presentations by Citizens:

Citizens who desire to address the Council on any matter may do so during this item. Please understand that while the Council appreciates hearing your comments, State law (Texas Gov’t Code §551.042) prohibits them from: (1) engaging in discussion other than providing a statement of specific factual information or reciting existing City policy, and (2) taking action other than directing Staff to place the matter on a future agenda. Please state your name and address for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.

VII. Public Hearings:

VIII. Old Business:

1. Discuss and consider approving a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, authorizing a change in the Plate Vest Level listed in the City’s previous Application for a Grant in the amount of $86,130.44 through the Criminal Justice Division Grant Program; for the purchase of 38 Pro Tech DT 206c Level III Plate Vests with accessories; and 4 RAM1 Swat Heavy Vest; authorizing the City Manager to sign  on behalf of the City, and take the appropriate action. (Police Chief)

IX. New Business:

1. Discuss and consider approving the City of Harker Heights Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Small Business Grant Awards for Phase 1 in the amount of $89,468.50 and take the appropriate action. (Assistant City Manager)

2. Discuss and consider approving a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, awarding a Contract for the Lynn Drive Demolition Project in the amount of $65,250 to Sierra Contracting Corporation (DBA Sierra Demolition); authorizing the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

3. Discuss and consider approving an  Ordinance  of  the  City  of  Harker Heights, Texas, adopting and extending its Water Conservation Plan, as revised, and Drought Contingency Plan for a period of five (5) years; providing for review for the purpose of re-adoption in five (5) years; and providing that such plans shall continue in full force and effect until readoption, and take the appropriate action. (Public Works Director)

4. Discuss and consider approving a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Contract with Santex Truck Centers Ltd. (DBA Kyrish Government Group/Kyrish Truck Center) for the refurbishment of the Harker Heights Fire Department 1996 E-One/Freightliner Pumper in the amount of $227,132 and take the appropriate action. (Fire Chief)

X. Closed Meeting

1. Announce a closed meeting for the following purposes:

A) Pursuant to §551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment of public officers to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Building Standards Commission.

B) Pursuant to §551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment of public officers to the Board of Adjustment.

2. Reconvene open meeting to take action as appropriate on matters discussed in the closed meeting.

XI. New Business Continued:

5. Discuss and consider appointments to the following Boards/Commissions/Committees, and take the appropriate action:

A) Parks and Recreation/Tree Advisory Boards

B) Library Board

C) Public Safety Commission

D) Animal Advisory Committee

E) Harker Heights Economic Development Corporation

6. Discuss and consider approving a request from James Butler for a Special Events Permit for an event at 110 E. Beeline Ln. that will host in excess of ten (10) people on Wednesday, October 28th and Saturday, October 31st, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

7. Discuss and consider approving a request from Urzah Hunter for a Facility Rental at the Carl Levin Park Pavilion for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Friday, October 30, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

8. Discuss and consider approving a request from Taija Montgomery for a Facility Rental at the Community Park Pavilion for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Sunday, January 17, 2021, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

9. Discuss and consider approving a request from Kaitlin Nix for a Facility Rental at the Purser Family Park Pavilion for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Saturday, October 31, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

10. Discuss and consider approving a request from Rachel Smith for a Facility Rental at the Carl Levin Park Pavilion for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Sunday, November 1, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

XII. Reports of Advisory Boards & Commissions:

XIII. Items from Council:

XIV. Staff Reports:

1. Receive and discuss the City Manager’s Report. (City Manager)

XV. Announcements:

XVI. Adjournment:

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Harker Heights, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 23rd day of October 2020, by 4:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.  

Juliette Helsham

City Secretary

The public may participate remotely in this meeting by dialing-in using the toll-free number: (866) 899-4679 and use Access Code: Access Code: 704-688-405. 

To join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, use the following meeting link:  https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/704688405 

The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda. Written questions or comments may be submitted two hours before the meeting to the City Secretary’s Office. When submitting your written questions or comments, you must include your Name and Address. This agenda is also available on the City of Harker Heights website at www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us. 

“This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available.  Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.  Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 254-953-5600, or FAX 254-953-5614, or email [email protected] for further information.”

“Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary.”

Notice is hereby given that, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, and continuing from day to day thereafter if necessary the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, will conduct a telephonic workshop meeting to contain the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with Governor Abbott’s declaration of the COVID-19 public health emergency and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act issued on  March 16, 2020.  The subjects to be discussed are listed in the following agenda: 

WORKSHOP AGENDA

I. Roll Call:

II. Presentations by Citizens:

Citizens who desire to address the Council on any matter may do so during this item. Please understand that while the Council appreciates hearing your comments, State law (Texas Gov’t Code §551.042) prohibits them from: (1) engaging in discussion other than providing a statement of specific factual information or reciting existing City policy, and (2) taking action other than directing Staff to place the matter on a future agenda. Please state your name and address for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.

III. New Business:

1. Receive and discuss a proposed Policy of the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, establishing policy and procedures for public comments, rules of decorum, and presentations at open meetings of the City Council. (City Manager/Assistant City Manager)

2. Receive and discuss a presentation regarding the Prioritization of Sidewalk Projects identified in the Mobility 2030 Sidewalk Plan. (Planning and Development Director)

3. Receive and discuss a presentation on the Voluntary Annexation of Stone Lake Trails Residential Subdivision, approximately 134 acres comprising of 175 Lots, located in the City of Harker Heights Eastern Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (Public Works Director)

4. Discuss and consider a Schedule Modification to the Council Calendar due to the Holiday Season for the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas. (City Secretary)

IV. Adjournment:

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Harker Heights, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 15th day of October 2020, by 5:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.  

Juliette Helsham

City Secretary

The public may participate remotely in this meeting by dialing-in using the toll-free number: (866) 899-4679 and use Access Code: 162-524-893 
To join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, use the following meeting link:  https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/162524893

The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda. Written questions or comments may be submitted two hours before the meeting to the City Secretary’s Office. When submitting your written questions or comments, you must include your Name and Address. Agenda packet and recording of the telephonic meeting will be available on the City of Harker Heights website at www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us.

“This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available.  Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting.  Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 254-953-5600, or FAX 254-953-5614, or email [email protected] for further information.”

“Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary.”

Notice is hereby given that, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2020; the City of Harker Heights City Council will participate in the Vision XXI Monument Dedication Ceremony at the Harker Heights Fire Department located at 401 Indian Trail Drive, Harker Heights, Texas, at which a quorum of the City Council may be present. The subject to be presented and discussed is listed in the following agenda:

1. Participate in the 2019 Vision XXI Leadership Class Monument Dedication Ceremony by the City of Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce.

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall, City of Harker Heights, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 4th day of September 2020, by 4:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.



Juliette Helsham
City Secretary


“The facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 254-953-5600, or FAX 254-953-5614, or email [email protected] for further information.”

“Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary.”

Notice is hereby given that, beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, and continuing from day to day thereafter if necessary the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, will hold a meeting in the Kitty Young Council Chamber at 305 Miller’s Crossing, Harker Heights, Texas 76548. The subjects to be discussed are listed in the following agenda:

I. Invocation:

II. Pledge of Allegiance:

I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee Texas; one state under God, one and indivisible.

III. Roll Call:

IV. Mayoral Proclamations and Presentations:

V. Consent Items:

1. Discuss and consider approving the minutes of the meeting held on August 25, 2020 and September 1, 2020, and take the appropriate action.

2. Discuss and consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety relating to the Failure to Appear Program and take the appropriate action. (Human Resources Director)

VI. Presentations by Citizens:

Citizens who desire to address the Council on any matter may do so during this item. Please understand that while the Council appreciates hearing your comments, State law (Texas Gov’t Code §551.042) prohibits them from: (1) engaging in discussion other than providing a statement of specific factual information or reciting existing City policy, and (2) taking action other than directing Staff to place the matter on a future agenda. Please state your name and address for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.

VII. Public Hearings:

1. Conduct a Public Hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance adopting a budget for the City of Harker Heights, Texas, for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2020, and ending September 30, 2021, record the vote, and take the appropriate action. (Assistant Finance Director)

2. Conduct a Public Hearing to discuss and consider ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget, record the vote, and take the appropriate action. (Assistant Finance Director)

3. Conduct a Public Hearing to discuss and consider an Ordinance prescribing and setting the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 rates and charges of the City of Harker Heights, Texas; Penalties for Non-payment; Providing for an effective date, and take the appropriate action. (Assistant Finance Director)

4. Conduct a Public Hearing to discuss and consider an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, to change the zoning designation from B-3 (Local Business District), on property described as 1.26 acres of land more or less out of the D. Houston Survey, Abstract No. 393, generally located at 126 E. Beeline Lane, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

5. Conduct a Public Hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, to change the zoning designation from R-1 (One Family Dwelling District), on property described as Kern Terrance, block two (2), lot five (5), generally located at 308 Randy Blvd., Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

6. Conduct a Public Hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, to change the zoning designation from R-1 (One Family Dwelling District), on property described as lot eighty-seven A (87A) of Lakeside Hills Section Three Replat, generally located at 11539 Orlan Drive, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

7. Conduct a Public Hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, to change the zoning designation from R-1 (One Family Dwelling District) to R1-1 (One Family Infill Dwelling District), on property described as Kern Acres Second Extension and revision, block eleven (11), lot one (1), generally located at 605 South Harley Drive, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

8. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive and discuss a presentation regarding the Voluntary Annexation of Right-of Way along Warriors Path described as approximately 2.806 acres of the Right-of Way of Warriors Path adjacent to the City of Harker Heights, Texas. (Planning and Development Director)

9. Conduct a Public Hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, Amending §72.20, §72.21 and §72.22 of the Code of Ordinances; repealing §72.23 of the Code of Ordinances; creating an amended definition of “Heavy Vehicle”; providing regulations relating to the parking of certain heavy vehicles; regulating the placement of heavy vehicles with accessory equipment running; providing a repealer clause; confirming the Health, Safety and Welfare purpose of the Ordinances; confirming the effect; and providing for an effective date of the amendments, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

10. Conduct a Public Hearing to discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, amending Section 155.061(a) of the Code of Ordinances relating to surfaces required for parking and loading spaces as well as aisles and maneuvering areas relating thereto; adding a new §155.069 relating to parking in yards in residential areas; providing an affirmative defense; providing exceptions; providing for a penalty; providing a repealer clause; confirming the health, safety and welfare purpose of the ordinances; confirming the effect; and providing for an effective date of the amendments, and take the appropriate action. (Planning and Development Director)

VIII. Old Business:

IX. New Business:

1. Discuss and consider approving a request from Robin Fisher for an Outdoor Facility Rental at the Purser Family Park, Carl Levin Park, and Community Park Pavilions for events in excess of ten (10) people on Friday, October 23, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

2. Discuss and consider approving a request from Cortney Kimball for an Outdoor Facility Rental at the Carl Levin Park Amphitheater for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Friday, September 11, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

3. Discuss and consider approving a request from Lynda Nash for an Outdoor Facility Rental at the Purser Family Park Pavilion for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Saturday, September 19, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

4. Discuss and consider approving a request from Lynda Nash for an Outdoor Facility Rental at the Summit Soccer Complex for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Saturday, September 26, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

5. Discuss and consider approving a request from Dwayne Smith for an Outdoor Facility Rental at the Purser Family Park Pavilion for an event in excess of ten (10) people on Saturday, October 17, 2020, and take the appropriate action. (Parks and Recreation Director)

X. Reports of Advisory Boards & Commissions:

XI. Items from Council:

XII. Staff Reports:

1. Receive and discuss the City Manager’s Report. (City Manager)

XIII. Announcements:

XIV. Adjournment:

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on bulletin board of City Hall, City of Harker Heights, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 4th day of September 2020, by 4:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.



Juliette Helsham
City Secretary


The public may participate remotely in this meeting by dialing-in using the toll-free number: (866) 899-4679 and use Access Code: 866-530-189. To join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, use the following meeting link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/866530189

The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda. Written questions or comments may be submitted two hours before the meeting to the City Secretary’s Office. When submitting your written questions or comments, you must include your Name and Address. This agenda is also available on the City of Harker Heights website at www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us.

“This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 254-953-5600, or FAX 254-953-5614, or email [email protected] for further information.”

“Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary.”

Agenda for April 7, 2020  |  Audio from April 7, 2020 Meeting 

Notice is hereby given that, beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, and continuing from day to day thereafter if necessary, the City Council of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, will conduct a telephonic meeting to contain the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with Governor Abbott’s declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act issued on  March 16, 2020.  The subjects to be discussed are listed in the following agenda:

I.  Roll Call:

II.   Presentations by Citizens:

Citizens who desire to address the Council on any matter may do so during this item. Please understand that while the Council appreciates hearing your comments, State law (Texas Gov’t Code §551.042) prohibits them from: (1) engaging in discussion other than providing a statement of specific factual information or reciting existing City policy, and (2) taking action other than directing Staff to place the matter on a future agenda. Please state your name and address for the record and limit your comments to three minutes.

III.  New Business:

1.  Discuss and consider approving an ordinance of the City of Harker Heights, Texas, declaring a public health emergency; Providing that the declaration extends through April 30, 2020; Adopting, and providing authority to enforce, declarations and orders of the Governor,   County Judge of Bell County and Bell County Commissioners’ Court relating to COVID-19 pandemic; Authorizing the City to provide aid and assistance; Providing for a penalty; Providing an effective date; and directing the City Manager to post applicable orders on the City’s website, and take appropriate action.  (City Manager)

IV.  Announcements:

V.  Adjournment.

At 5:00 p.m. on Friday the 3rd day of April 2020, an original copy of this notice was posted at the Harker Heights Municipal Building.

Juliette Helsham
City Secretary

The public may participate remotely in this meeting by dialing-in using the toll-free number:  (877) 568-4106 and use Access Code: 313-460-669.

The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda. Written questions or comments may be submitted two hours before the meeting to the City Secretary’s Office.  When submitting your written questions or comments, you must include your Name and Address.  Agenda packet and recording of the telephonic meeting will posted on the City of Harker Heights website at www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us.  

“Assistive listening devices are available upon request for those with hearing impairments.  Please contact the City Secretary 48 hours prior to meeting.”

“Pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary.”

NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HARKER HEIGHTS, TEXAS

Notice is hereby given that, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020; the City of Harker Heights City Council will meet by teleconference for software training at which a quorum of the City Council may be present.  The subject to be presented and discussed is listed in the following agenda:

AGENDA

1.  Attend a virtual training on a teleconferencing software.  

At 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, the 3rd day of April 2020, an original copy of this notice was posted at the Harker Heights Municipal Building.

Juliette Helsham
City Secretary

“Assistive listening devices are available upon request for those with hearing impairments.  Please contact the City Secretary 48 hours prior to the meeting.”

“Pursuant to chapter 551 of the Government Code the City Council reserves the right to go into a Closed Meeting on any item listed above if deemed necessary.”

NOTICE OF WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HARKER HEIGHTS, TEXAS

At 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, 26th day of March 2020, an original copy of this notice was posted at the Harker Heights Municipal Building.



Juliette Helsham
City Secretary