12-08-2020 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 8, 2020
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas,
on December 8, 2020, 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:
Present: Mayor Ralph Gutierrez; Mayor Pro -Tem Rosemary Scott; Councilmember
Mark Davis; Councilmember Jill Whittaker; Councilmember Michael Dahle;
Councilmember David Scagliola; Councilmember Allison Heyward;
Councilmember Tim Brown
City City Manager Dr. Mark Browne; Assistant City Manager Brian James;
Staff: Assistant City Manager Charles Kelm; City Attorney Daniel Santee; City
Secretary Brenda Dennis; Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez;
Deputy City Secretary Gayle Wilkinson
Call to Order
Mayor Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and
State of Texas. (Councilmember Heyward)
Councilmember Heyward provided the opening prayer followed by the Pledges of
Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas.
Presentations
Employee Recognition Service Pins
City Manager Dr. Mark Browne recognized and presented the following with their
years of service pins.
• 30 year Service Pin awarded to Eber Busch - (M. Browne)
30 Year Service Pin awardedto Matt Troncoso - (M. Browne)
20 year Service Pin awarded to Bryan Timmons - (M. Browne)
# 20 year Service Pin awarded (virtually) Martha Amescua - (M. Browne)
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Employee Recognition
Each Department Head introduced their new employees.
• Animal Services - Rosa Lopez Animal Services Technician. (M. Browne /C.
Kelm/G. Dispain)
• Engineering - Eric Schulze, Jennifer Shortness Engineers. (M. Browne/B.
James/K. Woodlee)
*Inspections - Beth Morris, Ilyssa Velasquez Permit Technicians. (M. Browne/B.
James/L. Wood)
• Parks - Larry May, Park Maintenance Technician. (M. Browne /B. James /J.
Montney)
• Police Department - Danny Vincent, Ayleen Almanza Police Officers. (M.
Browne /C. Kelm/M. Hansen)
• Public Works Fleet - Jeffery Dempsey Fleet Mechanic. (M. Browne /C. Kelm/S.
Williams /C. Hernandez)
• Public Works Wastewater - Stephen Mayfield Wastewater Manager. (M.
Browne /C. Kelm/S. Williams/D. Letbetter)
• Utility Billing - Anna Miranda Utility Billing Clerk. (M. Browne/B. James /J.
Walters /R. Rosales)
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James /C. Kelm/S. Gonzalez)
Ms. Gonzalez provided the following information:
Wednesday, December 9th
City Council Special Workshop
6:00 PM
Civic Center Bluebonnet Hall
Workshop to address concerns regarding the chip seal project completed as part
of the 2018 SPAM program.
Tuesday, December 22nd
City Council Meeting Cancelled
Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th
City Offices Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Thursday, December 31st
New Year's Eve Maskuerade
8:00 PM
Pickrell Park
Much like this year, this event will be like one you've never seen! Instead of the
traditional eye masks, put on your nicest face mask and join us in welcoming the
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new year with a 2020 twist on a classic Masquerade Ball! Join us for the New
Year's Eve Maskuerade on Thursday, December 31 at Pickrell Park beginning at
8:00 PM. There will be live music, food vendors, and a mask contest. We can't
wait to ring in the new year with you!
Friday, January 1st
City Offices Closed for New Year's Day
Tuesday, January 5th
First regular Council Meeting of 2021
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
• Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (M. Browne) None were
provided.
* Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez) None were
provided.
Hearing of Residents
Residents who choose to watch the meeting via live stream, but who would like to
participate in Residents to be Heard, should email their comments to City
Secretary, Brenda Dennis, at bdennis @schertz.com by 5:00 p.m. on Monday,
December 7, 2020, SO THAT THE CITY SECRETARY MAY READ THE
PUBLIC COMMENTS INTO THE RECORD UNDER THE HEARING OF
RESIDENTS. In the body of the email please include your name, your address,
phone number, agenda item # if applicable or subject of discussion, and your
comments.
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each
person should fill out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should
be limited to no more than 3 minutes.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual
member thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks
while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting.
Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to
statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a
recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and /or a proposal to place the
item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residen ts
portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the
order they have registered.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized the following who spoke regarding:
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• Ms. Diana Taylor, 5505 Columbia Drive - who spoke regarding she has had no
follow -up regarding her drainage problems, speed bumps, asked what the city is
going to do about the young man and police brutality, and what is the city going
to do about Martinez. She stated that racism is in Schertz.
The following spoke regarding the Zakee Rayford incident, police accountability,
police policies:
• Ms. Myra Dumapias - no address given. Mayor Gutierrez asked Ms. Dumapias to
state her name and address for the record, there was a conflict between Ms.
Dumapias and the Mayor as to why her address needed to be given. Mayor
Gutierrez indicated it was based on their rules of procedure. She provided it very
quickly and the Mayor asked her to slow down due to not being able to capture
what address she gave for the record. Further conflict arose between Ms.
Dumapias as she wanted to see the exact law where she has to give her address.
The Mayor stated that giving her address was part of the rules and
procedures. Ms. Dumapias stated she didn't feel safe giving her address because
what she is about to address has to do with police brutality. Mayor asked please if
she would like to speak to provide the address. Ms. Dumapias indicated that she
did not feel safe. As she did not repeat her address the Mayor asked if she would
please take a seat. Conflict between Ms. Dumapias and the Mayor continued
until the Mayor asked that the microphone be turned off. The Mayor asked Ms.
Dumapias to take a seat. Ms. Dumapias turned toward the crowd and continued
trying to tell those what facts she had in a very loud voice. The Mayor asked for
the next person, Ms. Josey Garcia to come forward.
• Ms. Josey Garcia - Mayor stated that Ms. Garcia did not list an address on the
list and to please state her name and address. She stated as a community
advocate she does not feel safe to put her physical home address, as that might
put her life in jeopardy while they are begging for the lives of others. Ms. Garcia
got very loud stating the community is crying and begging. Mayor stated that
they want to hear from her and want her input, but that we do need her name and
address.
Mayor stated "ladies and gentlemen we're trying to be respectful here, we are trying to
get the meeting going as planned. The name and address are part of their rules of
procedure, if you refuse to provide your name and address, then we are going to
refuse to allow you to speak. Believe him, he wants to hear from you, Council wants
to hear your input, but we do need your name and address." Ms. Garcia became very
load, Mayor continued stating that he will not allow them to use our City Council as
part of your platform." Ms. Garcia stated that there is no platform, Mayor stated that it
certainly appears to be that - reference their platform. Mayor stated "that you can step
up to the mic and provide your name and address, and we will be glad to hear from
you /them."
= Ms. Jolene Garcia, (the guest of Marie Bond) - 1013 Keanna Place - Ms Garcia
made a plea to Mayor Gutierrez and Council to contact Mr. Kevin Rayford and
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Zekee Rayford. She pleaded with Council to make historical change with their
policing. She stated she did have an agenda and a platform and it was their right
to be a person of color in this country without fear of retribution of the skin we
live in. "Be on the right side of history. We are ready to work with you to make
change."
• Ms. Mandy Moore, 1653 N.Santa Clara Rd - She spoke about, in her opinion,
uncouth remarks that were made last Council Meeting showing bias in our
community. She spoke about the abuse of power in the Zekee Rayford event and
the obvious bias of some citizens with their actions as they walked through the
crowd outside the council chamber. Ms. Moore gave her opinion on the actual
arrest of Mr. Zekee Rayford. Ms. Moore's time was up and Mayor Gutierrez
asker her to return to her seat. Her microphone was turned off, and she continued
to talk and yell to Council. Ms. Moore did return to her seat after several requests
from Mayor Gutierrez.
• Mr. Leonard Moore, 1653 N. Santa Clara Rd - Mr. Moore started off by telling
Council they all know what happened with the Zekee Rayford incident and are
choosing to do nothing about it. Mr. Moore rehearsed the events of
Zekee Rayfords arrest and expressed his disgust with the actual arrest and the
Council's reaction. Mr. Moore asked Council to hold the police offers
accountable for their actions.
• Ms. Valerie Reiffert, a guest at 5504 Columbia Dr. - Ms. Reiffert reiterated
some events of November 10, 2020, at the City Council meeting highlighting
events that she disagreed with. Ms. Reiffert also acknowledged one of Schertz
EMT workers asking Zekee's mother how Zekee was doing. She noted the
difference of the EMT worker who showed he had a heart and really cares about
the victim and the Police Department and who they are really protecting and
serving. Ms. Reiffert gave additional closing remarks.
• Ms. Sandra Kearns, 416 Eagle Flight - Ms. Kearns began her remarks by asking
Council to place the issue of Police accountability on the agenda. Ms. Kearns
addressed Mayor Gutierrez and asked him to release reports (files and records) of
the police officers involved in the Zekee Rayford arrest. (While Ms. Kearns was
speaking, another woman in the back of the room began to speak. Mayor
Gutierrez asked her to please hold her comments and have more respect while
Ms. Kearns is speaking.) Ms. Rayford stated Zekee's past was released, and he
was slandered but Mayor Gutierrez would not release the Police officers records.
(Mayor Gutierrez gave Ms. Kearns his e-mail address and offered to send the 20
videos available of the Zekee Rayford incident).
• Darius Lemelle, 1013 Keanna Place - Mr. Lemelle stated he is a black veteran
who recently returned from Iraq. Mr. Lemelle stated before going to Iraq he was
trained in the rules of engagement and proportionate force. He noted since many
Police departments posses military style weapons and gear he would think it is
common sense that the same rules of engagement apply when dealing with
American citizens. Mr. Lemelle continued to point out the unnecessary force
used by the Police officers and how he feels it was unmerited. Mr.
Lemelle stated he has seen a bias against the Rayford family and rehearsed the
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events of a March 16th warrant to search the families home and identifies
questionable details about the raid. Mr. Lemelle states he believes the
officers involved in the event on November 2, 2020, should be terminated and
Office Martinez should be terminated and charged with perjury for the March 16,
2020, raid. Mr. Lemelle gave additional closing remarks. Applause erupted in
the back of the chambers - Mayor Gutierrez asked the people to please hold their
applause stating "this is not an awards banquet" Mayor Gutierrez states being
disrespectful does not help your cause.
Ms. Marie Bonds, 1013 Keanna Place - Ms. Bonds identifies herself as the sister
of Zekee Rayford. Ms. Bonds gives statistics referencing unarmed black
Americans killed by officers in the states. Ms. Bonds gave additional closing
remarks. Ms. Bonds began to reading names from a list she had as she walked
away from the podium. Mayor Gutierrez invited Mr. Brad Ward to come to the
podium to speak while Ms. Bonds was still reading names with a loud voice.
Mayor Gutierrez stated our rules and procedures are designed to maintain order.
Conducting yourselves in this manner is, at times, shameful. The reading of
names and talking continued as Mayor Gutierrez again invited Mr. Brad Ward to
speak.
• Mr. Brad Ward, 12619 Maid Marian - Mr. Ward addressed building codes and
some compliance with them. He spoke about the difficulty of getting permits to
build his home. He finally hired a builder to build his home and now that his
home is built, he can't obtain a certificate of occupancy because of missing
paperwork. He expressed his concern/views on the stringent requirements to
build in Schertz. He posed the question if the inspections on his foundation are
required to get his certificate of occupancy, how did the house make it to framing
stage? Mr. Ward is asking for the city to consider waivers for some engineering
requirements that are keeping him from obtaining his certificate of occupancy.
• Ms. Kapree Rayford, 1013 Keanna Place - She is concerned that the Zekee
Rayford arrest is not being place on the agenda and that her brother had to move
out of her fathers home. Ms. Rayford poses the question of why the Schertz
Police Department won't hold their police officers accountable for their actions
like they are holding Zekee Rayford accountable for his action? Ms.
Rayford gave additional closing remarks.
• Mr. Jack Miller - 1013 Keanna Place - Mr. Miller addressed the police officer
involved in child pornography and made several comments regarding the
Schertz Police department. He also made mention of the footage he has on his
camera that took place at our City Council meeting. Mr. Miller asked for
additional time and Mayor Gutierrez responded, no. Mr. Miller unbuttoned his
shirt and took his shirt off. The words "Don't tase me Bro" were written on his
stomach and his back.
• Ms. Desiree Schanding, 5227 Roundtable Dr., San Antonio, TX.- Ms. Schanding
spoke about Officer Martinez and the warrant he used to search the Rayford
home. Ms. Schanding also recounted the event of November 2, 2020, that
involved Zekee Rayford. Ms Schanding stated we allow police officers too
much discretion in the line of duty. She also defines a felony charge in evading
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in a motor vehicle and states this charge should be dropped. Ms. Schanding
asked that Police policies be placed on the Council's agenda.
Mr. Ferrando Heyward, 2628 Hansel Heights - Mr. Heyward states Schertz acts
too conservative and slow on acting on information dispense. Mr Ferrando gave
statistics with the city of Schertz on traffic violations. Mr. Hewyward shared if
you feel unsafe with police, slow down, put on your hazard lights, and call
911. Mr. Heyward was stopped because his time was up.
There was talking from the back of the room - indiscernible.
Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is considered self - explanatory and will be enacted by the
Council with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless
they are removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a
Councilmember.
Mayor Gutierrez read the following items:
1. Minutes — Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes
of the Regular meeting of December 1, 2020. (B. Dennis)
2. Ordinance No. 20 -S -41 - Consideration and/or action upon a request to
rezone approximately 0.35 acres of land from Neighborhood Services District
(NS) to Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU), located at 603 Main Street,
City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas. Final Reading (B. James /L.
Wood/N. Koplyay).
3. Ordinance No. 20 -S -42 - Consideration and /or action upon request to rezone
approximately 0.35 acres of land from General Business District (GB) to
Main Street Mixed Use District (MSMU), located at 539 Main Street, City of
Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas. Final Reading (B. James /L. Wood/N.
Koplyay).
4. Ordinance No. 20 -S -40 - Consideration and /or action upon a request for a
Specific Use Permit to allow the `Commercial Amusement, Outdoor' land use
on approximately 17.5 acres of land, located at 18658 Interstate Highway 35
N, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas, also known as Wiederstein
Ranch Lot 1, Block 1.Final Reading (B. James /L. Wood/N. Koplyay)
5. Resolution No. 20 -R -142 - Consideration and /or action approving a
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving a
request for a Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant
for 530 and 534 Main Street. (M. Browne/B. James)
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6. Resolution No. R -20 -143 - Consideration and/action approving a Resolution
by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing the acquisition
of Lot 1, Block 50 of the Live Oak Hills Addition. (M. Browne/B. James)
7. Resolution 20 -R -138 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing an extension of
the agreement for Management Services between the City of Schertz and the
Schertz /Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) and other matters in
connection therewith.
8. Resolution 20 -R -48 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by
the City Council of the City of Schertz Texas approving a Standard Utility
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation relating to the
relocation of a segment of sewer main near the intersection of IH -35 and FM
1103. (C. Kelm/S. Williams /S. McClelland)
9. Ordinance No. 20 -T -38 - Consideration and/or action approving an
Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, authorizing an
adjustment to the fiscal year 2020 -2021 budget, repealing all Ordinances or
parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; and providing an effective
date. Final Reading (M. Browne/B. James /J. Walters)
Mayor Gutierrez asked Council if there were any items to be removed from
Consent for separate action. Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mayor Pro -Tem
Scott who requested agenda item 2, Ordinance No. 20 -S -41 be removed for
separate action.
Moved by Councilmember Michael Dahle, seconded by Councilmember
David Scagliola to approve Consent Agenda item s 1, and 3 through 9.
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scagliola, Councilmember Allison
Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Discussion and action items
Mayor Gutierrez read the following items:
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2. Ordinance No. 20 -S -41 - Consideration and/or action upon a request to rezone
approximately 0.35 acres of land from Neighborhood Services District (NS) to Main
Street Mixed Use District (MSMU) located t 603 Main Street, City of Schertz,
Guadalupe County, Texas Final Reading (B. James/L. Wood/N. Koplyay)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scott who commented on the statement
"we encourage the Main Street Mixed Use concept, however emphasis needs to be
placed on developing a positive environment, and several citizens were expressing
concerns for guidelines to be implemented so the neighborhood remains safe and
non - disruptive." She believes that they were talking about the noise possibly with bars
or others. She asked Mr. James if that would be part of that or is that in the broader
scope. Mr. James answered stating he would say its related and is probably part of the
broader scope and would say that this item and the other is rezoning to mixed uses.
Council recently amended the Code of Ordnances with regard to the Main Street
Mixed Use zoning district and that was to allow by right restaurants and taverns.
Taverns is what our ordinance calls a Bar. He further explained the rezone, to not just
be a Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00, and the idea to have some restaurants, some
bars for a greater kind of nightlife. He continued the explanation and Mayor Pro -Tem
Scott saw that there was support for the change.
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Rosemary Scott, seconded by Councilmember
Allison Heyward to approve Ordinance No. 20 -S -41.
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scagliola, Councilmember Allison
Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
10. Ordinance No. 20 -T -39 - Consideration and/or action upon an Ordinance to
extend the term of the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment zone No. 2
(Sedona/Crossvine) and expand the boundaries. Final Reading (B. James)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Assistant City Manager Brian James who came
forward introducing this item and addressed the change to make it more
explicit.
Moved by Councilmember Michael Dahle, seconded by Councilmember
David Scagliola to approve Ordinance No. 20 -T -39.
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scagliola, Councilmember Allison
Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
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Passed
Workshop
11. City Council Rules of Conduct and Procedure - Discussion regarding
possible changes to the current City Council Rules of Conduct and Procedure.
(Mayor /Council)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who came forward
stating that this item was placed on the agenda for possible additions or
deletions as we have new members of council. Mayor Gutierrez opened it up
for Council discussion and it was the concurrence of those present to leave
the Ordinance as is with no changes.
12. City Council Code of Ethics - Discussion regarding possible changes to the
current City Council Code of Ethics. (Mayor /Council)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who came forward
stating that this item was placed on the agenda for possible additions or
deletions as we have new members of council, and that the current Ordinance
does not reflect the sitting Councilmembers. Mayor Gutierrez opened it up
for Council discussion and it was the concurrence of those present to leave
the Ordinance as is with no changes. Ms. Dennis stated that she will bring
back this ordinance only to reflect concurrence of the sitting Councilmembers
and have each of them sign.
13. Chapter 18 Building and Building Regulations - Workshop and discussion
related to the update of Schertz Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18 Building and
Building Regulations and local amendments.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Ms. Lesa Wood, Planning and Community
Development Director who introduced Mr. Gil Durant, Chief Building
Official. Ms. Wood and Mr. Durant provided a PowerPoint presentation
regarding proposed updates to the Building regulations and why they are
planning on adopting new or amended building codes. It was the concurrence
of Council to move forward bringing back changes.
14. Workshop Discussion on Roadway Improvements - regarding Corridor
Oaks sewer line extension in preparation of roadway improvements on FM
1103. (C. Kelm)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Assistant City Manager Charles Klem who
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provided a PowerPoint regarding this item addressing several questions from
Council. Councilmember provided their comments as well as Mr. Kahn the
property owner.
Further discussion regarding the property owner not being compensated for
the 291 feet, he was compensated for the 401 feet, which is the 297 feet and
the engineering costs that are associated with it, and the construction costs.
Councilmember Dahle stated again, the 291 feet is an additional expense, and
yes if it was a new developer coming in per our UDC then absolutely they
would be required to pay, but the property in question pre -dates everything
out there except the convenience store. Councilmember Dahle stated that if
Mr. Kahn did not get compensated from TxDOT for the 291 feet, if we are
going to require it, then he believes that the City should take care of.
Councilmember Whittaker, had Mr. Kelm go over the disputes. One is the
291 feet and installation. Mr. Kahn came forward explaining what TxDOT
purchased from him was for 401 feet and purchased 10 feet of land at an
additional $40,000. TxDOT did not cover the additional 291 feet. Mayor
stated that he did get reimbursed for his property. Mr. Kahn is looking for
compensation of the 25 foot easement.
Assistant City Manager Brian James came forward explaining what is
required for a public line and the requirements for the property owner. He
stated that Mr. Kahn is wanting to construct a sewer line, that triggers the
need to extend across the property and provide an easement for it. Mr. Kahn
came up once again explaining his issue.
Discussions continued on the two issues: 291 feet and compensation for the
additional land. Mr. Kahn's expectations are to bring the Walgreens sewer to
the boundary line and have the City pay for the additional feet at $11:00 per
square feet.
Mayor stated let's work on two resolutions, one for the 291 feet and another
for the compensation of the additional land needed.
Mayor and Council continued discussion particularly with Mr. Kahn's issue
and requested they form an add hoc group to discuss the issues. Mayor
Gutierrez, Councilmembers Whittaker, Councilmember Scagliola, and
Councilmember Dahle will serve on the add hoc committee.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who provided the roll call
vote confirmation for items 1 through 11.
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Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
Mayor Gutierrez mentioned items 15 through 17 that were in the Council's packet as
well as available online.
15. Library Projects - Update on Library Projects. (M. Browne/B. James/M.
Uhlhorn)
16. Monthly update - on major projects in progress /CIP. (B. James/K. Woodlee)
17. 2021 Master Calendar - Information on 2021 Master Calendar and
Boards /Commissions (M. Browne /S. Gonzalez)
Requests and Announcements
• Announcements by the City Manager. No further announcements were provided.
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from
staff. No requests given.
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed
on a future City Council agenda. No items requested.
* Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below)
• Continuing education events attended and to be attended
*Recognition of actions by City employees
* Recognition of actions by community volunteers
Mayor Gutierrez recognized the following members of Council:
Mayor Pro -Tem Scott, mentioned and commented on the recent City Tree
Lighting ceremony.
Councilmember Whittaker mentioned she completed her AACOG Elected
Officials Workshop training and the Texas Municipal League Newly Elected
City Official training and also stated she attended the Tree lighting and The
Holidazzle events.
Councilmember Dahle mentioned he attended the Tree lighting ceremony,
Breakfast with Santa event, Kris Kringle Market, Schertz Main Street Markets
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and the Schertz Holidazzzle Parade.
Councimember Scagliola stated he attended the Schertz Holidazzle Parade and
thanked staff for a wonderful event.
Councilmember Heyward stated she attended several ribbon cutting events, Tree
Lighting Ceremony, Breakfast with Santa, Main Street Market and attended the
Holidazzle Parade.
Lastly, Councilmember Heyward stated that he was nominated by Bennett
Sandlin to serve on the Texas Municipal Retirement Advisory Committee on the
benefit design, she was approved by the TMRS Board of Trustees.
Councilmember Brown he echoed Councilmember Scagliola in thanking all the
City Employees /Staff for the Tree Lighting Ceremony and parade, and stated for
this ba- hum -bug kind of guy, he felt pretty good.
Mayor Gutierrez thanked the Staff for the Tree lighting event and the Parade it
brought the Christmas spirit into our City. His Christmas message is "may your
holiday spirit shine bright, Christmas is a feeling in your heart, Christmas is the
best time of the year, so let the spirit of the season fill your hearts and your
home." Merry Christmas from our Council to our residents.
Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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�)Ital utierrez, Mayor
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