07-16-2024 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 16, 2024
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on July
16, 2024, 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 Paul Macaluso; Councilmember Mark
Davis; Councilmember Michelle Watson; Councilmember Tiffany Gibson;
Councilmember Robert Westbrook; Councilmember Allison Heyward;
Councilmember Tim Brown
Staff City Manager Steve Williams; Deputy City Manager Brian James; City Attorney
present: Daniel Santee; Deputy City Manager Brian James; Assistant City Manager Sarah
Gonzalez; City Secretary Sheila Edmondson; Deputy City Secretary Sheree Courney
Call to Order
Mayor Gutierrez 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 Westbrook)
Councilmember Westbrook provided the opening prayer and led the Pledges of Allegiance to
the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas.
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/S. Gonzalez)
Deputy City Manager Brian James announced the upcoming City events.
• Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S. Williams)
City Manager Steve Williams reminded residents of the City's Tool Shed program and
announced two Schertz Police Department programs - the start of the Teen Police
Academy and the Ducky Program for Jeep enthusiasts. He closed with thanks to the
Schertz EMS personnel for their assistance in Houston with the Hurricane Beryl
recovery effort.
• Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized and thanked city staff for the tremendous effort put forth to
ensure a successful 4th of July Jubilee celebration. He also thanked all the residents who
participated.
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.
Mayor Pro -Tern Macaluso recognized the following residents:
Daniel Jameson, 1048 Richmond Dr, provided an update on VFW events and commended
the City for the 4th of July parade and festivities.
Maggie Titterington, 1730 Schertz Parkway, congratulated city staff members Linda
Klepper and Ashley Ritchey on their graduation from The Chamber Core Leadership
Program and provided an update on upcoming Chamber events.
Geoff Nieustedt, 100 Pecan Dr., stated Roadrunner Towing is honored with the
recommendation to move forward with the non-consensual tow contract between the City and
Roadrunner Towing.
Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is considered self-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.
1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the regular meeting
minutes of July 2, 2024. (S.Edmondson/S.Courney)
2. Resolution 23-R-76 - Authorizing a Schertz Main Street local flavor grant for 820
Main Street. (S.WilliamsB.James)
3. Ordinance 24-5-140 - Approving a request to rezone approximately 1-acre of land
from Pre -Development District (PRE) to Single -Family Residential/ Agricultural
District (R-A), known as Bexar County Property Identification Number 308497,
more specifically known as 11639 Voges Pass, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas.
Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/D.Marquez).
4. Ordinance 24-5-141— Approving a request to rezone approximately 3.6 acres of
land from Pre -Development District (PRE) to Single -Family Residential /
Agricultural District (R-A), known as Comal County Property Identification Number
78940, more specifically known as 6691 FM 482, New Braunfels, Comal County,
Texas. Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/D.Marquez)
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5. Ordinance 24-S-142 - Approving a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a
convenience store with gas pumps on approximately 4.33 acres of land, known as
Guadalupe County Property Identification Number: 64548, generally located at the
intersection of Maske Road & E FM 1518, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County,
Texas. Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/S.Haas)
6. Resolution 24-R-77 - Nominating Councilmember Allison Heyward to
be re -appointed to Place 12 of the Board of Trustees of the Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool.(S.Williams/S.Edmondson)
No items were removed for separate action.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items #1 - #6.
Moved by Councilmember Michelle Watson, seconded by Councilmember Robert
Westbrook
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tern Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Allison Heyward,
Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Discussion and Action Items
7. Resolution 24-R-81- Authorizing the Approval of Development Agreements with
Sharlene E & Timothy A Fey and Sandra Reeh ET AL, for approximately 223 acres
of land in relation to Annexation, Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Status and other matters
in connection therewith. (B. James/L. Wood/E. Delgado)
Deputy City Manager Brian James gave a brief summary of the development
agreements with Sharlene E. & Timothy A. Fey and Sandra Reeh.
Moved by Councilmember Tim Brown, seconded by Councilmember Michelle
Watson
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tern Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, Councilmember Robert Westbrook,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
NAY: Councilmember Mark Davis
Passed
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8. Ordinance 24-A-50- Consider a request for voluntary annexation of approximately
68-acres, known as Comal County Property Identification Number 79006
Comal County, Texas. Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado)
Mr. James showed a snap of the subject property. No council discussion occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Councilmember
Tiffany Gibson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, Councilmember Robert Westbrook,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
NAY: Councilmember Mark Davis
Passed
9. Ordinance 24-A-44- Consider a request for voluntary annexation of approximately
107-acres, known as Comal County Property Identification Number 79001
Comal County, Texas. Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado)
Mr. James showed a map of the subject property. No council discussion occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Tim Brown, seconded by Councilmember Tiffany
Gibson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, Councilmember Robert Westbrook,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
NAY: Councilmember Mark Davis
Passed
10. Ordinance 24-A-46- Consider a request for voluntary annexation of approximately
11-acres, known as Comal County Property Identification Number 78946
Comal County, Texas. Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado)
Mr. James showed a map of the subject property. No council discussion occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Michelle Watson, seconded by Councilmember
Allison Heyward
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, Councilmember Robert Westbrook,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
NAY: Councilmember Mark Davis
Passed
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11. Ordinance 24-A-47- Consider a request for voluntary annexation of approximately
8.4-acres, known as Comal County Property Identification Number 75480
Comal County, Texas. Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado)
Mr. James showed a map of the subject property. No council discussion occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Councilmember
Michelle Watson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, Councilmember Robert Westbrook,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
NAY: Councilmember Mark Davis
Passed
12. Ordinance 24-A-48- Consider a request for voluntary annexation of approximately
4-acres, known as Comal County Property Identification Number 78247
Comal County, Texas. Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado)
Mr. James showed a map of the subject property. No council discussion occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, seconded by Councilmember Allison
Heyward
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, Councilmember Robert Westbrook,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
NAY: Councilmember Mark Davis
Passed
13. Ordinance 24-A-49- Consider a request for voluntary annexation of approximately
29-acres, known as Comal County Property Identification Number 79009
Comal County, Texas. Final Reading (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado)
Mr. James showed a map of the subject property. No council discussion occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Councilmember
Michelle Watson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, Councilmember Robert Westbrook,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
NAY: Councilmember Mark Davis
Passed
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14. Resolution 24-R-60 — Ordering the November 5, 2024, City of Schertz Joint General
Election with Comal County, Bexar County and Guadalupe County and making a
provision for the conduct of the election; authorizing contracts with the County Clerk
of Comal County and the Election Administrators of Bexar and Guadalupe Counties
to conduct this election and authorizing these elections to be held as Joint Elections.
(Mayor/S.Edmondson)
City Secretary Sheila Edmondson introduced the resolution calling for the City of
Schertz Joint General Election and authorizing contracts with the County Clerk of
Comal County and the Election Administrators of Bexar and Guadalupe Counties for
the conduction of the election. No Council discussion occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Councilmember
Tiffany Gibson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Allison Heyward,
Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
15. Resolution 24-R-61 - Ordering the November 5, 2024, City of Schertz Special
Election with Comal County, Bexar County and Guadalupe County and making a
provision for the conduct of the election; authorizing contracts with the County Clerk
of Comal County and the Election Administrators of Bexar and Guadalupe Counties
to conduct this election. (Mayor/S.Edmondson)
City Secretary Sheila Edmondson introduced the resolution calling for the City of
Schertz Special Election to consider 15 proposed Charter amendments and
authorizing contracts with the County Clerk of Comal County and the Election
Administrators of Bexar and Guadalupe Counties for the conduction of the election.
No Council discussion occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, seconded by Councilmember
Michelle Watson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Allison Heyward,
Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
16. Resolution 24-R-80 - Approving Disaster Pay Policy (S.Gonzalez/J.Kurz)
Resolution 24-R-80 was pulled from the agenda to be heard at a later date.
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17. Resolution 24-R-75 - Authorizing a Water CCN Transfer Agreement between the
City of Selma and City of Schertz to amend CCN boundaries and other matters in
connection therewith. (B. James/L. Busch)
Public Works Director Larry Busch introduced Resolution 24-R-75 authorizing a
Water CCN Transfer Agreement from the City of Selma to the City of Schertz as
requested by the developer. No Council discussion occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Tim Brown, seconded by Councilmember Michelle
Watson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Allison Heyward,
Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
18. Resolution 24-R-79 — Authorizing the revised bylaws of the Schertz Planning and
Zoning Commission, and other matters in connection therewith.
(B.James/L. Wood/S.Haas)
Senior Planner Samuel Haas outlined the proposed changes to the Schertz Planning
and Zoning Commission Bylaws. No Council discussion occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Councilmember
Michelle Watson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Allison Heyward,
Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
19. Resolution 24-R-71 - Approve a Service Contract for non-consensual towing
services between Road Runner Towing and the City of Schertz to provide wrecker
services within the City for public safety. (S. Williams/J. Lowery)
Police Chief Jim Lowery provided the criteria used in the vendor selection process
and relevant statistics from 2023. Human Resources and Purchasing Director Jessica
Kurz responded to questions from Council.
Moved by Councilmember Michelle Watson, seconded by Councilmember Mark
Davis
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AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Allison Heyward,
Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
20. Resolution 24-R-78 - Authorizing city support for state legislation that would
establish a dedicated funding mechanism for the Disabled Veterans Homestead
Exemption (DVHS) during the 89th legislative session of the State of Texas
(S. Williams/S.Gonzalez/L.Klepper)
Public Affairs Director Linda Klepper presented background information to support
Resolution 24-R-78. No Council discussion occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Tim Brown, seconded by Councilmember Tiffany
Gibson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Allison Heyward,
Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
21. Interview Committee Process and Procedure -Discussion and/or action on the
Interview Committee process and procedures. (Mayor/Councilmember
A.Heyward/S. Edmondson)
City Secretary Sheila Edmondson introduced the Interview Committee Process and
Procedure. No Council discussion occurred.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve the changes submitted.
Moved by Councilmember Tiffany Gibson, seconded by Councilmember Allison
Heyward
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Allison Heyward,
Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
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Public Hearings
22. Ordinance 24-M-124 - Conduct a public hearing to amend the City of Schertz Code
of Ordinances and certain other ordinances by amending and establishing fees for
certain licenses, permits, and other services. First Reading (S. Gonzalez/J. Walters)
Finance Director James Walters presented proposed fee changes for certain licenses,
permits, and other services.
Public Hearing opened at 6:56 p.m.
No residents came forward to speak.
Public Hearing closed at 6:57 p.m.
No Council discussion occurred.
Mayor Gutierrez called for a motion to aprove the ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Tim Brown, seconded by Councilmember Tiffany
Gibson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Tiffany Gibson,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Allison Heyward,
Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Workshop
23. Street Preservation and Maintenance Workshop (B.James/L. Busch/K. Woodlee/J.
Nowak)
Assistant City Engineer John Nowak provided background information on street
preservation and maintenance, current projects, and the selection process. He gave a
demonstration of the CIP Dashboard where the information is available. Public
Works Director Larry Busch demonstrated the new Public Works Streets
Maintenance Dashboard.
Council provided positive feedback and requests for future enhancements to the
Dashboard.
24. Public Works Design Guide Update Workshop (B. James/K. Woodlee)
City Engineer Kathy Woodlee provided an overview of changes being made to the
Public Works Design Guide and next steps in the process.
Brief discussion with Council followed.
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Requests and Announcements
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a
future City Council agenda
Councilmember Davis requested a discussion on the impervious cover and a
presentation from staff regarding annexation or zoning overlay for the properties around
JBSA-Randolph in accordance with current Texas state laws.
• City and Community Events attended and to be attended (Council)
Mayor Pro-Tem Macaluso attended the 4th of July Jubilee and extended special thanks
to the staff for their hard work.
Councilmember Heyward attended the NEP luncheon. She also thanked staff for their
work on the 4th of July Jubilee.
Councilmember Brown provided memorial services for his wife will be on Monday, July
29, 2024, at the Schertz Funeral Home at 4:00 p.m., followed by a reception at the
Bluebonnet Palace.
Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
ATTEST: If
Shei a Edmonds , City Secretary