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In the context of recently approved funding for a renovation of a community center to accommodate senior citizens on Killeenâs north side, the issue of funding for youth programs has received renewed attention.
On Jan. 26 the Killeen City Council voted, at a cost not to exceed $543,825, to approve a professional services agreement with Randall Scott Architects, Inc., for the renovation of the Rosa Hereford Community Center, adding a senior center. This would be to replace the now-defunct Bob Gilmore Senior Center, located nearby.
The vote was 5-1, with Councilmember Mellisa Brown casting the sole vote against the agreement.
Prior to the vote at the Jan. 26 meeting, and in fact after it at the councilâs workshop this past Tuesday, concerns about sufficient funding for youth programs were raised, as well as concerns about combining a renovated senior facility with one which also has programs for youth.
Killeen ISD board approves COVID-19 paid leave extension
The Killeen ISD board of trustees voted Tuesday to extend COVID-19 paid leave protections for staff through June 30.
The motion unanimously passed 5-0 with board members Corbett Lawler and Susan Jones absent and not voting. COVID-19 afflicted employees will be able to receive up to 10 days of paid leave, starting retroactively with Jan. 1.
In the midst of the raging pandemic, the KISD board also voted to begin looking for a cheaper employee medical health insurance plan.
Five board members, with Susan Jones and Corbett Lawler absent and not voting, voted unanimously to hire consultant BKCW LP to scout for savings in the form of a partially self-funded medical and ancillary health insurance plan for the approximate 3,500 employees who rely on the districtâs current fully funded health insurance.
City leaders approve renovations to Killeen Community Center, but some say focus should be on teens
Jarell Baker
and last updated 2021-01-26 23:37:12-05
KILLEEN, TX â Killeen city leaders approved a $543,825 renovation plan with Randall Scott Architects, Inc. Tuesday to turn the Killeen Community Center into a multi-generational facility by adding on a senior center.
However, not everyone is happy with the project. Some locals say the City has turned a blind eye to teens and other youth.
âThereâs really not a lot of opportunities for our kids,â said resident Deezil Greezil. âThere are some other opportunities, but they cost money. For the average working person, that is a check. You really donât have a lot of resources left to invest in your kids.â