11-20-2023 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
November 20, 2023
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
November 20, 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: Mayor Ralph Gutierrez; Mayor Pro-Tem Michelle Watson; Councilmember Mark
Davis; Councilmember Michael Dahle; Councilmember David Scagliola;
Councilmember Allison Heyward; Councilmember Tim Brown
Staff City Manager Steve Williams; Deputy City Manager Brian James; City Attorney
present: Daniel Santee; Assistant City Manager Sarah Gonzalez; City Secretary Sheila
Edmondson;
Call to Order
Mayor Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of
Texas. (Councilmember Allison Heyward)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Councilmember Heyward who provided the opening prayer and
led the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and 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.
Ed Finley-3916 Habersham, Mr. Finley has served with newly elected Councilmember Robert
Westbrook for the last 10 years and found him to be a very conscientious and thoughtful
person. The SCUCISD Board is sorry to lose him, but they are happy that he is going to serve
the City of Schertz.
Discussion and Action Items
1. Resolution 23-R-123 - Approving a Resolution to canvass the returns and declaring
the results of the November 7, 2023, General Election, and other matters in connection
therewith. (Mayor/Council/S.Edmondson)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Secretary Sheila Edmondson who brought forward
Resolution 23-R-123 Canvass the General Election on November 7, 2023.
The total of votes cast during early voting was 5613 personal appearance and absentee,
and 4600 votes were cast on Election Day. The total number of votes cast in this
election was 10,213. Mr. Paul Macaluso is hereby declared elected to the Office of
Councilmember Place 3. Mr. Robert Westbrook is hereby declared elected to the
Office of Councilmember Place 5.
Council Place 4's tabulations of votes cast at the November 7, 2023, election discloses
that no candidate for Council Place 4 received sufficient votes to be elected to the City
Council; and that it is necessary in conformity with the City Charter and Texas
Election Code as amended, to call a runoff election for the purpose of voting upon a
candidate to fill the Council Place 4 position.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-123.
Moved by Councilmember Mark Davis, seconded by Councilmember Allison
Heyward
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tern Michelle Watson, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
2. Resolution 23-R-124- Approving a Resolution to call for a Runoff Election
on December 9, 2023, with Guadalupe County, Bexar County and Comal County and
approving the Guadalupe County Election Contract stating that Guadalupe County will
oversee the entire Runoff Election. (Mayor/Council/S.Edmondson)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Secretary Edmondson who brought
forward Resolution 23-R-124 calling for a Runoff Election on December 9, 2023.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Resolution 23-R-124.
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Councilmember Michael
Dahle
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Michelle Watson, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember David Scagliola,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
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3. Oath of Office
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Councilmember David Scagliola for all his year of service
and presented him with a plaque and a city sign with his name on it.
City Manager Williams recognized Councilmember David Scagliola and presented
him with a City Manager's Coin.
Outgoing Councilmember David Scagliola congratulated the newly elected
Councilmember Place 3 Paul Macaluso and Councilmember Place 5 Robert Westbrook
thanked them both for willing to serve the City of Schertz.
Officers -Oath of Office (S.Edmondson)
• Place 3-Oath of Office to Mr. Paul Macaluso
City Secretary Edmondson provided the oath of office to Councilmember Place 3
Paul Macaluso.
• Comments by Councilmember Macaluso
Councilmember Macaluso thanked the residents of the City of Schertz for their
support. He made a promise to make the best decisions for the citizens of this
city.
• Place 5-Oath of Office to Mr. Robert Westbrook
City Secretary Edmondson provided the oath of office to Councilmember Place 5
Robert Westbrook.
• Comments by Councilmember Macaluso
Councilmember Westbrook thanked all the SCUCISD School Board
members who supported him through this journey. It was a team effort.
Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m.
ph Coierrez, Mayor
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