Keller council administers three fire‑department oaths and approves consent agenda; election called for May 2
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Summary
Councilswore in Stephanie Villarreal (fire marshal), Jeff Huntley (deputy fire chief) and Charlie Skaggs (fire chief), unanimously approved consent items F1–F6 (motion by Councilman Doubly; second by Councilman Wills; vote recorded 6–0) and passed a resolution calling a general election for mayor and council places 5 and 6 to be held May 2, 2026.
At the Jan. 20 meeting the council administered oaths of office to three newly appointed members of the fire department leadership team. Stephanie Villarreal was sworn in as fire marshal, Jeff Huntley as deputy fire chief and Charlie Skaggs as fire chief; each repeated the standard oath of office and offered brief remarks or thanks.
During the consent portion of the agenda Councilman Doubly moved to approve consent items F1–F6 as presented; Councilman Wills seconded and the motion carried with a recorded voice vote of 6–0. Consent items included approval of Jan. 6 meeting minutes (F1), a resolution awarding the town hall restroom renovation phase‑2 contract to CGC General Contractors, receipt of the Keller quarterly financial and investment reports for period ending Sept. 30, 2025 (F3 and F4), ratification of a purchase agreement with Saratoga Rack Marketing LLC for fuel purchases under a Tarrant County coop (F5), and authorization for the city manager to execute an interlocal agreement among Keller, Southlake, Grapevine and Colleyville for participation in Metroport Team Court (F6).
On new business the council approved a resolution (H1) calling a general election for mayor and City Council places 5 and 6 to be held May 2, 2026; the motion to call the election was moved by Councilwoman Bridal and seconded by Councilman Wills.
The meeting adjourned following a motion to adjourn.
