11-15-2021 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
November 15, 2021
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on November 15,
2021, 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 Michael Dahle; Councilmember Mark Davis;
Councilmember Rosemary Scott; Councilmember Jill Whittaker; Councilmember David
Scagliola; Councilmember Allison Heyward; Councilmember Tim Brown
City City Manager Dr. Mark Browne; Assistant City Manager Brian James; Assistant City Manager
Staff: Charles Kelm; City Secretary Brenda Dennis; Deputy City Secretary Sheila Edmondson
Call to Order
Mayor Gutierrez called the Special 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.
(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.
Hearing of Residents
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 existingpolicy in response to an inquiry,
and /or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of
Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they
have registered.
No one signed up to speak.
Discussion and Action Items
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1. Resolution No. 21 -R -126 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution canvassing the
returns and declaring the results of a Bond Election; and other matters in connection therewith.
(Mayor /CounciUB. Dennis)
Mayor Gutierrez read the following into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R-126
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF A BOND ELECTION; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who introduced this item providing
the results from the November 2, 2021, Bond Election providing the following information:
PROPOSITION A
"THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $15,450,000 OF CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES (INCLUDING A
NEW FIRE STATION), AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"
Guadalune For Guadalune Aiiminst
Early Votes (including mail ballots)
Bexar For
Bexar Against
Early Votes (including mail
137
71
ballots)
2460 1057
Election Day Votes
151
71
TOTAL
288
142
Comal For
Comal As,ainst
Early Votes (including mail ballots)
40
19
Election Day Votes
40
19
TOTAL
80
38
Guadalune For Guadalune Aiiminst
Early Votes (including mail ballots)
1258 466
Election Day Votes
834 411
TOTAL
2092 877
GRAND TOTAL
2460 1057
City Secretary Brenda Dennis stated that Proposition A passed with 2460 voting for and 1057
voting against. Ms. Dennis recommended approval.
Mayor Gutierrez stated as you know passing a bond issue is based on a number of reasons, one is
the purpose of the bond and the other is the trust and confidence in our City Leadership. Our
City Leaders continue to guide us in the right direction. Our Industrial and Commercial growth
have expanded and hence the purpose of this bond. Mayor Gutierrez thanked the Residents of
Schertz for understanding the needs associated with our growth.
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Michael
Dahle that the City Council adopts a Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the
results of a bond election.
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Michael Dahle, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Jill Whittaker, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
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Passed
2. Resolution No. 21 -R -127 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City
Council of the City of Schertz, Texas canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the
November 2, 2021, General Election; and other matters in connection therewith. (Mayor /B.
Dennis)
Mayor Gutierrez read the following into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-R-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
APPROVING THE CANVASS OF THE NOVEMBER 2, 2021 GENERAL ELECTION
AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF SUCH ELECTION
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who introduced this item providing
the results of the November 2, 2021 General Election to elect Councilmembers for Place 6 and
Place 7 for a three -year term. Information included:
EARLY VOTING & ABSENTEE ELECTION DAY
TOTALS 380 86 1 3228 396 106 2210 1 6406
Ms. Dennis stated that the results of the General Election as set forth above reflect the reported
votes, and the canvass of votes is hereby approved. The total votes cast during early voting was
3694 by personal appearance and absentee, and 2712 votes were cast on Election Day. The total
number of votes cast in this election was 6406.
Allison Heyward is hereby declared re- elected to the Office of Councilmember Place 6.
Tim Brown is hereby declared re- elected to the Office of Counclmember Place 7.
Moved by Councilmember David Scagliola, seconded by Councilmember Mark
Davis Approve Resolution No. 21 -R -127
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Michael Dahle, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Jill Whittaker, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
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BEXAR COMAL GUADALUPE
BEXAR COMAL
GUADALUPE
TOTAL
VOTES
CAST
, PLACE 6
Allison Hepvard
122
34
1180
118
34
823
2311
Jeannine A. Graham
69
10
429
78
18
297
901
PLACE 7
Tim Brown
82
24
1014
78
39
690
1927
Judith Williams
107
18
605
122
15
400
1267
TOTALS 380 86 1 3228 396 106 2210 1 6406
Ms. Dennis stated that the results of the General Election as set forth above reflect the reported
votes, and the canvass of votes is hereby approved. The total votes cast during early voting was
3694 by personal appearance and absentee, and 2712 votes were cast on Election Day. The total
number of votes cast in this election was 6406.
Allison Heyward is hereby declared re- elected to the Office of Councilmember Place 6.
Tim Brown is hereby declared re- elected to the Office of Counclmember Place 7.
Moved by Councilmember David Scagliola, seconded by Councilmember Mark
Davis Approve Resolution No. 21 -R -127
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tem Michael Dahle, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Rosemary Scott, Councilmember Jill Whittaker, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
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Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Deputy City Secretary Sheila Edmondson who provided the roll call vote
confirmation for agenda items 1 and 2.
3. Oath of Office
• Re- Elected Officers - Oath of Office. (B. Dennis)
1. Oath of Office to Re- Elected Councilmember Place 6, Allison Heyward.
2. Oath of Office to Re- Elected Councilmember Place 7, Tim Brown.
City Secretary Brenda Dennis administered the Oath of office to re- elected Councilmember
Allison Heyward and re- elected Councilmember Tim Brown.
• Certificates of Election - Presentation of Certificate of Election. (B. Dennis)
Ms. Dennis presented the Certificates of Election.
4. Comments by Re- elected Councilmembers.
*Comments by Councilmember Heyward
Councilmember Heyward thanked God, her family, her husband, amazing friends who
blocked walked hanging door hangers, provided her coffee. She thanked all those that
contributed to her campaign. She especially thanked the voters for their confidence. She is
honored and looks forward to continuing to serve.
• Comments by Councilmember Brown
Councilmember Brown who also thanked God, his family and friends. He thanked all those
who helped in contributions to his campaign and the support. He especially thanked his
Campaign Manager, Nancy Brown (his wife) for all her help and support. He looks forward
to continuing to serve.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Councilmember Scott who stated the campaigns ran great, no
slinging of mud and is very proud of the integrity of the campaigns. She offered her
congratulations to both Councilmember Heyward and Counclmember Brown.
Mayor Gutierrez recognzed Councilmember Scagliola who also congratulated
Councilmember Heyward and Brown.
Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. He stated that light refreshments will be served in
the Council Chambers Conference room immediately following.
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