Michael Boyd
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 162
- Total speaking time
- 19:10:00
- Avg per meeting
- 7:06
- Segments
- 22919
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Top issues during term (20)
North Killeen Revitalization Overlay
Potential future economic development incentives or a $50,000 agreement depending on council action.
Homeless Services Funding
The city is evaluating potential ARPA allocations to partner with local non-profits like Habitat for Humanity and Cove House.
Solid Waste Fee Adjustments
Generates partial cost recovery for brush collection services, shifting a portion of expenses from general residential rates to active users.
North Killeen Grocery Store
Pre-development funding has been allocated for the Rancier Avenue site.
ADA Compliance
Potential uncollected city revenues and cash flow shares from a property with nearly 92% occupancy.
Property Tax Rate and Budget
Total budgeted revenues are $273 million and expenditures are $271 million, with a property tax rate set at $0.6573 per $100 valuation.
Personnel Appointment
Adds salary and benefits for a second assistant city manager position as approved in the FY 2026 budget.
Emergency Preparedness for 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
The event is expected to generate increased local sales and hotel occupancy tax revenues, offset by municipal overtime and public safety costs.
Transitional Homeless Shelter at 1002 Medical Drive
The city is redirecting approximately $1.8 million in existing capital improvement and block grant funds toward these shelter and housing partnerships.
Main Street Program Board
Downtown revitalization efforts are increasing taxable value and generating economic activity, benefiting the city's tax base and local businesses.
Police Department Technology Upgrade and Staffing
Costs $21.1 million over 10 years, with payment increases deferred until 2029.
Proposed Homeless Shelter Rezoning
Private investment by the operator with potential indirect impacts on neighborhood property values.
Proposition A Marijuana Ordinance Legal Challenges
Legal expenditures are capped at $100,000 for the fiscal year under the approved resolution.
Affordable Housing and Infill Development on Arlee Street
Potential capital outlay for land acquisition.
Short-Term Rental (STR) Regulations and Licensing
Potential collection of up to $194,000 annually in uncollected hotel occupancy tax revenue.
Grant for Vehicle and Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention
Grant funding of $250,000 with a $50,000 cash match budgeted for FY27.
Short-Term Rental Regulations and Tax Collection
Aims to increase municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues by reducing registration barriers.
Language Accessibility in City Communications
Potential reallocation or targeting of CDBG public service funds based on community input.
Charter Amendment Transparency
Null
City Charter Recall Amendments
Potential administrative costs for verifying voter registration by district.
Decisions during term (412)
Recorded while Boyd was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Canvass May 3, 2025 General and Special Elections' Returns
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Minutes (CA-1)
Rezoning & CUP for Academy for Exceptional Learners (PH-1)
City-Initiated Rezoning for Transitional Housing (PH-2)
Consent Agenda Approval
Withdrawal of FLUM Amendment (PH-25-018)
Zoning Request Approval (PH-25-019)
City-Initiated Rezoning (PH-25-020)
City-Initiated Rezoning for Liberty Bell Loop (PH-25-021)
Disapproval of Bunny Trail Renaming (PH-25-022)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Denial of Wholesale Water Agreement with Texas Water Utilities
Approval of Annexation Ordinances (PH-25-014 and PH-25-015)
Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment (PH-25-016)
Approval of Temporary Speed Limit Reduction on SH 195 (PH-25-017)
Reallocation of Park Funding
Municipal Judge Performance Evaluation and Compensation
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda (March 24, 2025 Minutes)
Voting record (77)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Agenda Approval
Withdrawal of FLUM Amendment (PH-25-018)
Zoning Request Approval (PH-25-019)
Denial of Wholesale Water Agreement with Texas Water Utilities
Stated the financial return was insufficient for such a precious resource and preferred to maintain strict conservation of water capacity.
Disapproval of RS-25-041 (KEDC Board Expansion)
Expressed concerns regarding potential conflict of interest, lack of representation for other chambers, and mission distraction.
Disapproval of PH-25-011 (FLUM Amendment at 3019 Florence Road)
Tabled PH-25-012 (Cunningham Road PUD Rezoning)
Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda
PH-25-003 FY 2025 Budget Amendment
PH-25-004 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Matrix
RS-25-015 City Auditor Compensation
Condemnation Authority for Mohawk Drive Extension
Recused himself from the vote.
Table PH-24-027 (Subdivision Entry Sign and Perimeter Wall Regulations)
Approval of Consent Agenda
Adoption of Ordinance Amending Donation Container Regulations
Approval of Ordinance Amending Screening Device Regulations
Approval of Rezoning Case # Z24-17 (McDaniel Circle)
Approval of Rezoning Case # Z24-18 (Kingsbury Park Subdivision)
Approval of FY 2024 Annual Budget Amendments
Adoption of Annual Budget (OR-24-010)
Adoption of Tax Rate Ordinance (OR-24-011)
Rezoning 3001 Illinois Avenue (Case #Z24-06)
Motion of Direction: Place City Hall on May 2025 Bond Ballot
Set Preliminary Tax Rate for FY 2025
Motion was made by Councilmember Adams to approve RS-24-125.
Motion of Direction for SB 1145 Child Care Facility Tax Exemption
Table Rezoning Case #Z24-04 (Featherline Drive)
Approval of Rosewood PUD Amendment (PH-24-001)
Reappropriation of ARPA Funding for Friends in Crisis Shelter
Consent Agenda Approval
Adoption of FY 2024 Annual Budget
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Rate
Table Procedures for Councilmember Inquiries and Investigations
PH-23-047 PUD Amendment for Rosewood Springs (Case #Z23-15)
Set Budget Hearing Date and Town Hall Directive
Set Preliminary Tax Rate for FY 2024
Motion of Direction on Car Wash Restrictions
RS-23-094 Ratification of Legal Services Agreement
While I may not personally agree with the particulars of this ordinance, the city is currently in a position where the majority of citizens who voted for Prop A expect us to defend and uphold their vote...
Motion of Direction: Eliminate Supermajority Rule for Governing Standards
Noted that the supermajority requirement is no longer favored for making necessary changes to the governing standards.