09-27-2024 MinutesMINUTES
SPECIAL SESSION CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 24, 2024
A Special Session City Council Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, on September 24, 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 -Tern Robert Westbrook; Councilmember Mark
Davis; Councilmember Michelle Watson; Councilmember Paul Macaluso;
Councilmember Allison Heyward; Councilmember Tim Brown
Absent: Councilmember Place 4 (Vacant)
Staff Chief of Police, Acting City Manager James Lowery; City Secretary Sheila
present: 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. (Mayor Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez 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 far 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.
No residents signed up to speak.
Discussion and Action Items
1. Resolution 24-R-129- Approving a Resolution to call for a Special Election
on December 14, 2024, 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 Sheila Edmondson who presented the
resolution to call for a Special Election to fill the Councilmember Place 4 vacancy on
December 14, 2024, with Guadalupe, Bexar, and Comal Counties and approving the
Guadalupe County Election Contract stating that Guadalupe County will oversee the
Runoff Election for all counties.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
No discussion took place.
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Councilmember Mark
Davis
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Paul Macaluso,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
2. Resolution 24-R-124 - Nominating candidates for the Guadalupe County Appraisal
Board of Directors to be appointed for the 2025 term. (Mayor/S.Edmondson)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Deputy City Secretary Sheree Courney who presented
Resolution 24-R-124 to nominate candidates for the Guadalupe County Appraisal
Board of Directors to be appointed for the 2025 term.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Westbrook nominated Leticia Sever.
Councilmember Allison Heyward nominated Daryl John.
Councilmember Paul Macaluso nominated Chris Evans.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve the nominees for the Guadalupe
County Appraisal Board of Directors.
Moved by Councilmember Mark Davis, seconded by Councilmember Paul
Macaluso
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Paul Macaluso,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
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Passed
3. Resolution 24-R-125 - Nominating candidates for the Bexar County Appraisal Board
of Directors to be appointed for the 2025 term. (Mayor/S.Edmondson)
Mayor Gutierrez presented Resolution 24-R-125 to nominate candidates for the Bexar
County Appraisal Board of Directors to be appointed for the 2025 term.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
Councilmember Mark Davis nominated Dr. Roger Booker.
Councilmember Allison Heyward nominated Tammy Glascoe.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve the nominees for the Bexar County
Appraisal Board of Directors.
Moved by Councilmember Michelle Watson, seconded by Councilmember Allison
Heyward
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Paul Macaluso,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
4. Resolution 24-R-126 - Nominating candidates for the Comal County Appraisal Board
of Directors to be appointed for the 2025 term. (Mayor/S.Edmondson)
Mayor Gutierrez presented Resolution 24-R-126 to nominate candidates for the Comal
County Appraisal Board of Directors to be appointed for the 2025 term.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
No nominations were made for candidates for the Comal County Appraisal Board of
Directors.
Mayor Gutierrez made the motion to not submit nominations for the Comal County
Appraisal Board of Directors; seconded by Councilmember Allison Heyward.
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Paul Macaluso,
Councilmember Allison Heyward, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
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Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 6:11 p.m.
ph Wierrez, Mayor
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Sheila Edmon on, City Secretary