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Copperas Cove council approves consent agenda; announces chlorine conversion, pedestrian medians and State of the City date
Summary
The Copperas Cove City Council on Feb. 4 approved its consent agenda, issued a Black History Month proclamation and heard public-service announcements including a Bell County WCID No. 1 chlorine conversion and a TxDOT pedestrian median project.
The Copperas Cove City Council on Feb. 4 approved its consent agenda, read a proclamation recognizing Black History Month and heard several public-service announcements including a scheduled chlorine conversion by the city’s water supplier and upcoming public-safety and events items.
By voice vote the council approved the consent agenda items F1–F6, which included approval of prior meeting minutes, Resolution No. 2025‑4 authorizing the police chief to submit a Justice Assistance Grant application to the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division (FY2026 JAG), a post-event payment to the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce for Christkindl Market expenses, execution of a professional services agreement with Elements of Architecture for design work on the South Wastewater Treatment Plant office/lab project, and granting Councilmember Jack Smith an excused absence for Jan. 21. Councilmember Sean Alzona moved the consent motion; John Hale seconded; the motion carried.
Announcements and recognitions included a statement that Bell County WCID No. 1, the city’s water supplier, will perform a chlorine conversion from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28 that will cause a stronger chlorine taste and odor in water; staff said the water remains safe to drink and that information has been posted on city channels and the supplier’s website. The council also announced a TxDOT project to install pedestrian medians and a new crosswalk at Business 190 and Avenue D; the city will coordinate and post details about lane closures and traffic impacts.
City Manager Ryan Havelock and staff recognized two employees for service anniversaries: Fire Captain John Watkins (10 years) and Linda Hernandez (20 years) of human resources. The council also issued a Black History Month proclamation read by the mayor and received a thank-you from the local NAACP representative.
Parks and Recreation superintendent Casey Hawk provided a written statement acknowledging two recent programs — “Granny Basketball” and “Adaptive Art Night” — and thanked councilmembers for attending and supporting the events.
No public hearings or executive session were held; the council adjourned the regular meeting at 6:54 p.m.
