05-23-2023 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 23, 2023
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on May
23, 2023, 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: Councilmember Mark Davis; Councilmember Michelle Watson; Councilmember Jill
Whittaker; Councilmember Michael Dahle; Councilmember David Scagliola; Mayor
Pro-Tern Tim Brmvn
Absent: Mayor Ralph Gutierrez; Councilmember Allison Heyward
Staff Deputy City Manager Brian James; Assistant City Manager Sarah Gonzalez; City
present: Attorney Daniel Santee; Deputy City Secretary Sheree Cowney
Call to Order
Mayor Pro-Tern Bro\vn 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 Scagliola)
Mayor Pro-Tern Brown recognized Councilmember Scagliola who provided the opening
prayer.
Mayor Pro-Tern Brown recognized Mateo Galvan, Boy Scouts of America Troop 51, Schertz,
TX, who led the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of
Texas.
Prnclamations
•Search and Rescue Week-May 21-27, 2023 (Councifmember Watson)
Councilmember Watson presented the Search and Rescue Week-May 21-27, 2023
Proclamation to Detective Helen Lafitte, Schertz Police Department and members of the
Texas Search and Rescue Team (TEXSAR) Justin Mcinnis, President/CEO; Todd
Snyder, Director of Missing Persons Unit; and Will Baumann, South Central Division
Leader.
•EMS Appreciation Week~May 21-27, 2023 (Counci1member Whittaker)
Councilmember Whittaker presented the EMS Appreciation Week -May 21-27, 2023
Proclamation to EMS Chief Jason Mabbitt and members of the Schertz EMS Team.
•National Public Works Week-May 21-27, 2023 (Councilmember Dahle)
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Councilmember Dahle presented the Public Works Week -May 21-27, 2023
Proclamation to Acting Public Works Director Larry Busch and members of the Public
Works Team.
City Events and Announcements
•Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/S. Gonzalez)
Mayor Pro-Tern recognized Assistant City Manager Sarah Gonzalez who provided the
following:
Monday, May 29
City Offices are closed for Memorial Day
Memorial Day Ceremony
Veterans Memorial Plaza
512 Schertz Parkway
9:00 a.m.
Friday and Saturday, June 2-3
Read Before Bookstore
Schertz Public Library
l 0:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 6 and June 20
Next regularly scheduled City Council Meetings
Council Chambers
6:00 p.m.
• Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S. Williams)
Mr. Williams was not in attendance, therefore no announcements or recognitions were
made.
• Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutie1Tez)
Mayor Gutierrez was not in attendance, therefore no alUlouncements or recognitions
were made.
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, 01· slanderous remarks
while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting.
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Councilmember Dahle recognized the following residents:
•Daniel Jameson, 1048 Riclunond Drive, who provided details on the upcoming VFW
Car Show to be held Saturday, May 27, 2023. He also advised the Council that in case
of inclement weather on tvfemorial Day, the event will be moved to the VFW Hall on
Schertz Parbvay.
•Steven Stark, 3900 Arroyo Seco, one of the Vice Presidents of the Arroyo Verde HOA.
Mr. Stark is concerned with the placement of a new water main along the property
aligned with the Arroyo Verde subdivision. Not one homeowner approves of the plan
that will result in the removal of several trees along the greenbelt. The greenbelt serves
as a sound and sight barrier for residents from businesses and traffic along 3009.
•Nicole Perez of the City of Cibolo and Natalia Brookens from The Chamber. They are
members of the Core Leadership Class that will be graduating this July and were
present to observe Council.
•Maggie Titterington, 1730 Sche1tz Parkway, provided The Chamber updates:
•August 18, 2023 -Caterpillar Chamber Bowl to raise monies to support
scholarships for the DECA Programs at Clemens and Steele High Schools. A total
of $120,000 in scholarships have been awarded to date.
•September 29-30, 2023 -RE/MAX Skylight Balloon Festival. They are at 30%
capacity and still seeking food and craft vendors.
•The Chamber Toastmasters are now located at the Selma Stage Stop Oflices, 9374
Valhalla Drive, Meetings are on Mondays 7:00 -8:00 p.m. Open houses are
scheduled for June 5th and June 26th from 6;00 -7:00 p.m.
•Chamber offices are closed on Memorial Day .
•No Coffee with the Chamber this month.
Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is considered selt:.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.
I. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the regular meeting
minutes of May 9, 2023 (S.Edmondson/S.Coumey)
2. Resolution 23-R-44 - A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz,
Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Developer Reimbursement
Agreement with Schertz 1518, Ltd. for the relocation of utilities -specifically Water
and Sewer Mains along FM 1518 in preparation for the FM 1518 Project.
(B.J ames/K. W oodlee/E.Schulze)
3. Resolution 23-R-43 -A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz,
Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into Standard Utility Agreement with
the State of Texas for the relocation of utilities -specifically a Sewer Main along FM
1518 in preparation for the FM 1518 Project. (B.James/K. Woodlee/E.Schulze)
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4. Resolution 23-R-46 -A resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas
supporting the Great Springs Project's application to the Texas Department of
Transportation's 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Call for Projects.
(S. Gonzalez/L.Shnun)
5. Ordinance 23-S-10-Consideration and/or action on a request to rezone
approximately 1 acre ofland from Single-Family Residential District (R-1) to
Neighborhood Services District (NS), located approximately 600 feet south of the
intersection of FM 3009 and Live Oak Road, also known as Guadalupe County
Property Identification Number 67544, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas.
(Fi11al Reading) (B.James/L.Wood/S.Haas)
6. Resolution 23-R-45 - A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz1
Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into Advance Funding Agreements with
the State of Texas for the relocation of utilities -specifically Water and Sewer Mains
along FM 1518 as pa.it of the Joint-Bid with TxDOT in preparation for the FM 1518
Pr~ject. (B.James/K. Woodlee/E. Schulze)
Mayor Pro-Tern Brown asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items #I -6.
Moved by Councilmember Michael Dahle, seconded by Councilmember David
Scagliola
A YE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scagliola
Passed
Discussion and Action Items
7. Resolution 23-R-42 -Presentation and consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving the 2023
Recipients of the Hal Baldwin Scholarship (S. Williams/S. Gonzalez) Presentation
to follow approval.
Mayor Pro-Tern recognized Assistant City Manager Sarah Gonzalez who briefed
Council on the Hal Baldwin Scholarship committee recommendations for three
recipients of the awards for a total of $8,500.
Mayor Pro-Tern asked for a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-42.
Moved by Councilmember David Scagliola, seconded by Councilmember
Michelle Watson
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A YE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scagliola, Mayor Pro-Tern Tim Brown
Passed
Ms. Gonzalez recognized the following recipients of the Hal Baldwin Scholarships:
•Evan Mc Whirr, Clemens High School, $1,000 scholarship recipient. Evan will
be attending Iowa State University in the Fall majoring in Meteorology.
•Camry Klinge, Clemens High School, $2,500 scholarship recipient. Camry
wiIJ be attending Texas A&M University in the Fall majoring in Political
Science.
•Corey Hunter, Steele High School, $5,000 scholarship recipient. Corey will be
attending Lakeview College in the Fall majoring in Education.
8. Resolution 23-R-41 -Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the
City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute
the necessary documents to acquire the property located at 11776 Lower Seguin Rd
for an amount not to exceed $160,000. (B. James/J. Nowak)
Mayor Pro-Tern recognized Mr. John Nowak who offered to provide any
information Council needed on this item. No questions were posed.
Mayor Pro-Tem Brown asked for a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-41.
Workshop
Moved by Councilmember J\.fark Davis, seconded by Councilmember 1vlichael
Dahle
A YE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle \Vatson,
Councilmember Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scagliola, Mayor Pro-Tern Tim Brown
Passed
9. Quatterly Report on Schertz Area Senior Center Operations (S. Gonzalez, L. Siu.um)
Mayor Pro--Tem Brown recognized Lauren Slu11m, Director of Parks and
Recreation. Ms. Shrum provided the following report requested by Council.
Initiatives to be undertaken included a Consolidated Policy Manual, assignment of a
Council liaison, defining the roles, and conducting a member survey.
•The Consolidated Policy Manual includes procedures adopted from AACOG
Best Practices, Code of Conduct, standardized written warning document, and
the Advisory Board revision of their By-Jaws.
• Councilmember Watson has been assigned as the Council liaison.
•Defined roles as foJJows:
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•YMCA is responsible for operations, janitorial, personnel, nutrition
compliance, light maintenance, and member engagement.
• City of Schertz is responsible for membership software, contract
oversight, building maintenance, nutrition compliance, utilities, and
landscaping.
• Senior Center Advisor Board is responsible for providing input and
recommendations of programs and policies.
• Member survey was conducted. Consisted of 6 questions, high response rate,
and consisted mostly of favorable feedback.
Currently working on a garden project.
Mayor Pro-Tern opened the floor to Council for discussion.
Councilmember Scagliola stated it was impressive participation on the survey~
results look generally positive, there is still room for improvement, but overall, the
City is doing what is necessary to keep the ball moving forward. He thanked Ms.
Shrum for the work done.
Information available in City Council Packets -NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
10. Presentation of Kick Cancer Pep Rally & SK Run Donation to Mays Cancer Center
at UT Health San Antonio. (S. Gonzalez/L. Shrum/C. Paddock)
Mayor Pro-Tem recognized Cassie Paddock who presided over the check
presentation to the UT Health San Antonio l\1D Anderson Cancer Center. Ms.
Paddock thanked the sponsors and individuals who participated in the event. A
check in the amount of the $10,878.34 was presented to Ms. Kelly King and Ms.
Valetie Willenchek.
11. Quatterly Financial Reports -FY 2022-23 1st and 2nd Quarter
Requests and Announcements
•Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or infonnation from Staff
No updates or inf01mation from Staff were requested.
•Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a
future City Council agenda
Councilmember Scagliola requested information and/or workshop from the Staff
regarding the Arroyo Verde issue with the water main.
• Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
No announcements were made.
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• City and Community Events attended and to be attended
• Councilmember Davis attended the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting
on May 22, 2023.
• Cmmcilmember Watson attended two police memorial presentations, one in
Washington D.C. and one in Universal City.
• Councilmember Scagliola attended The Chamber Luncheon and the
Schertz/Cibolo Police Memorial Presentation.
•Mayor Pro-Tern Brown attended the Schertz/Cibolo Police Memorial Presentation.
•City Council Conunittee 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
Adjournment
Mayor Pro-Tern Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
ATTEST:
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