11-20-2018 Minutes-Special MeetingMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
November 20, 2018
A Special Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
November 20, 2018, at 6:00 .p.m. in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400
Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit:
Mayor Michael Carpenter
Councilmember Mark Davis
Councilmember Scott Larson
Councilmember Bert Crawford
Councilmember Elect Allison Heyward
Staff Present:
Executive Director Dudley Wait
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Call to Order — City Council Regular Session
Mayor Pro -Tem David Scagliola
Councilmember Ralph Gutierrez
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Angelina Kiser
Councilmember Elect Tim Brown
Acting City Manager Brian James
City Attorney Charlie Zech
Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez
Mayor Carpenter called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of
Texas. (Mayor Carpenter)
Mayor Carpenter provided the opening prayer followed by the pledges of Allegiance to the Flags
of the United States and State of Texas.
Hearing of Residents
• Ms. Maggie Titterington, The Chamber President who provided information on the recent
Chamber updates and provided information on the winners of the recent awards ceremony
today. Ms. Titterington provided information on the newly elected Board Members.
• Mr. Dana Eldridge, 2628 Gallant Fox Drive, who thanked Councilmembers Kiser and
Crawford for their service on City Council, he also congratulated the newly elected
officials Councilmembers Heyward and Brown on their recent election.
• Mr. Brent Bolter, 2633 Cover Brook Lane, who also thanked Councilmembers Kiser and
Crawford for their service on City Council and congratulated Councilmembers Heyward
and Brown on their recent election
Closed Session
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Gutierrez who stated he seriously question the
approaching of having an executive session minutes before sitting new Council, he therefore made
a motion to amend the agenda and remove item number one. Mayor Carpenter in reply stated that
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unfortunately with the agenda having been posted, a motion to remove an agenda item at this time
would be out of order and not contained within our rules of procedure. Mayor Carpenter stated that
he wouldn't be able to entertain that motion.
Mayor Carpenter convened into closed session at 6:07p.m.
1. City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code, Personnel Matters to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager.
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Carpenter reconvened into regular session at 6:35 p.m,
1 a. Take any action based on discussions held in closed session under Agenda Item 1.
No Action taken.
Mayor Carpenter stated that as is custom he would like to afford the outgoing
Councilmembers the opportunity to make comments. Mayor Carpenter recognized
Councilmembers Kiser and Crawford who provided their outgoing comments regarding their
recent service on City Council.
Discussion and Action Items
2. Resolution No. 18 -R -146 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the November 6, 2018
General Election; and other matters in connection therewith. (Mayor/B. Dennis)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 18 -R -146
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CANVASS OF THE
NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION AND DECLARING
THE RESULTS OF SUCH ELECTION
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who provided the
following information regarding the results of the November 6, 2018 General Election:
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Ms. Dennis stated that with the results Allison Heyward is hereby elected to the Office
of Councilmember Place 6 and Tim Brown is hereby elected to the Office of
Councilmember Place 7.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez to approve Resolution No. 18 -R -146. The vote was
unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez,
Larson, Edwards, Crawford and Kiser voting for and no one voting no. Motion
Passed.
3. Oath of Office — (B. Dennis)
a. Newly Elected Officers — Oath of Office. (B. Dennis)
Ms. Dennis provided the oaths of office to newly elected Councilmembers
Heyward and Brown.
b. Certificates of Election — Presentation of Certificates of Election.
(Mayor Carpenter)
Mayor Carpenter presented the Certificates of Election to newly elected
Councilmembers Heyward and Brown.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
City Secretary Brenda Dennis provided the Roll Call Vote Confirmation for agenda item 2.
Mayor Carpenter convened into closed session at 6:52 p.m.
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Early Voting
Election ®a
Comal Z
Comal Z
Total Votes
Bexar
Guadalupe
Bexar
Guadalupe
Cast
City Council Place 6
Chelsea Skrobareek
304
3249
98
981
4632
Allison Heyward
475
4288
118
.1087
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,w MEMO
City Council Place 7
Tim Brown
465
4208
138
1207
Bert Crawford
329
3154
88
851
4422
Total votes cast
21040
Ms. Dennis stated that with the results Allison Heyward is hereby elected to the Office
of Councilmember Place 6 and Tim Brown is hereby elected to the Office of
Councilmember Place 7.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez to approve Resolution No. 18 -R -146. The vote was
unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Davis, Gutierrez,
Larson, Edwards, Crawford and Kiser voting for and no one voting no. Motion
Passed.
3. Oath of Office — (B. Dennis)
a. Newly Elected Officers — Oath of Office. (B. Dennis)
Ms. Dennis provided the oaths of office to newly elected Councilmembers
Heyward and Brown.
b. Certificates of Election — Presentation of Certificates of Election.
(Mayor Carpenter)
Mayor Carpenter presented the Certificates of Election to newly elected
Councilmembers Heyward and Brown.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
City Secretary Brenda Dennis provided the Roll Call Vote Confirmation for agenda item 2.
Mayor Carpenter convened into closed session at 6:52 p.m.
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4. City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code, Personnel Matters to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager.
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Carpenter reconvened into regular session at 7.1 S p.m.
4a. Take any action based on discussions held in closed session under Agenda Item 4.
No action taken.
Mayor Carpenter stated that as is custom he would like to afford the incoming Councilmembers
the opportunity to make comments as well as take comments from other fellow Councilmembers.
Mayor Carpenter recognized newly elected Councilmembers Heyward and Brown who provided
their comments and thanks for all those who participated in their campaigns and citizens who
voted for them. They look forward to serving the citizens of Schertz.
Members, of City Council thanked Councilmembers Kiser and Crawford for their service on City
Council and for the work they have done. Members of Council congratulated new elected
Councilmembers Heyward and Brown and look forward to working with them. Mayor Carpenter
also complimented previous Council on the work done and commented particularly on the
uniqueness of the hiring of a City Manager or the work being done toward hiring of a City
Manager while straddling an election. It's never happened during his time on City Council, and
talking to our City Attorney 18 years, hundreds of municipalities, he's never seen it before.
Carpenter took a little privilege as the chair and stated so to the previous council that met at the
beginning of the evening, well done and to this Council here at the end of the evening, well done.
Let it be shown to all they may look at this in the future, if you have something like that going on
and you need to know how to do it, take a look at the City of Schertz.
Adi ournment
As there was no further business, Mayor Carpenter adjourned the me g 7:19 p.m.
f'J
hael R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Brenda Dennis, City ecretary
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