03-08-2021 MinutesMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
March 8, 2021
A Special Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
March 8, 2021, at 12:00 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 Jill Whittaker; Councilmember Mark
Davis; Councilmember Rosemary Scott; Councilmember Michael Dahle;
Councilmember Allison Heyward; Councilmember Tim Brown
Absent: Councilmember David Scagliola
City City Manager Dr. Mark Browne; Assistant City Manager Brian James;
Staff. Assistant City Manager Charles Kelm; Assistant to the City Manager Sarah
Gonzalez; City Secretary Brenda Dennis; Deputy City Secretary Sheila
Edmondson
Call to Order
Mayor Gutierrez called the special meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and
State of Texas. (Mayor Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez provided the opening prayer followed by the Pledges of Allegiance
to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas.
Mayor Gutierrez stated he has a special announcement: Council and guests, while
seated it is perfectly fine for you to remove your mask or while speaking at the
podium, but as you approach the dais or depart the Chamber we respectfully ask that
you place your face mask back on.
Hearing of Residents
Mayor Gutierrez indicated that no one signed up to speak. Mayor Gutierrez asked the
City Secretary if anyone had signed up by email, and City Secretary Brenda Dennis
indicated no.
Discussion and Action Items
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1. Ordinance 21 -M -10 - Consideration and /or action approving an Ordinance by
the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing the City to
temporarily adjust its rates and charges so that the City may bill the lower of
January 2021 or February 2021 for water consumption to customers; repealing
all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; providing
an effective date; and declaring an emergency. First and Final Reading (M.
Browne /B. James /J. Walters)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Finance Director James Walters who introduced
this item answering questions from Council.
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Councilmember
Michael Dahle to approve Ordiance 21 -M -10 first and final reading
declaring an emergency.
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tern Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
None was provided.
Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 12:09 p.m.
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1ph itierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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