02-09-2026 Council Meeting CanvassingMINUTES
SPECIAL SESSION MEETING
February 9, 2026
A Special Session Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas,
on February 9, 2026, 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 Rodriguez; Mayor Pro Tem Mark Davis; Councilmember Paul
Macaluso; Councilmember Michelle Watson; Councilmember Ben Guerrero;
Councilmember Robert Westbrook; Councilmember Allison Heyward
Staff City Manager Steve Williams; Deputy City Manager Brian James; Assistant City
present: Secretary Sarah Gonzalez; City Secretary Sheila Edmondson; Deputy City Secretary
Sheree Courney
Call to Order
Mayor Rodriguez 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. (Mayor Rodriguez)
Mayor Rodriguez 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.
All handouts and/or USB devices must be submitted to the City Secretary no later than noon
on the Monday preceding the meeting. Handouts will be provided to each Councilmember
prior to the start of the meeting by the City Secretary. All USB devices will be vetted by City IT
staff to ensure City property is protected from malware.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis recognized the following resident:
Sylvia Salas-Brown, 9778 Mulhouse Drive, Schertz, expressed safety concerns related to recent
train accidents at FM 78 intersections and the lack of lighting at Rhine Valley Park.
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Discussion and Action Items
1. Resolution 26-R-020 - Approving the canvassing of the election returns and declaring the
results of the January 31, 2026, Runoff Election for Place 7, and other matters in
connection therewith. (Mayor/Council/S.Edmondson)
City Secretary Sheila Edmondson brought forward Resolution 26-R-020 approving the
canvassing of the January 31, 2026, Runoff Election to fill the unexpired term for Council
Place 7. The total votes cast was 724, which included 3 undervotes. The official final vote
count showed:
Mr. John D. Carbon received 34.54% with 249 votes; and
Dr. Robert L. Sheridan III received 65.46% with 464 votes.
Mayor Rodriguez asked for a motion to approve the vote.
Moved by Councilmember Ben Guerrero, seconded by Councilmember Michelle
Watson
AYE: Mayor Pro Tem Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Ben Guerrero,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Allison Heyward
Passed
2. Oath of Office Councilmember Place 7 (S.Edmondson/S.Coumey)
Oath of Office for Councilmember Place 7 was administered to Dr. Robert L. Sheridan, III,
by County Judge John Terry.
3. Comments: Councilmember Place 7
Councilmember Sheridan thanked God for the opportunity to serve. Then recognized
members of his family, veterans, and individuals who had served with him on city and
youth boards, thanking them all for their support.
Adjournment
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 6:1 S p.m.
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