09-03-2024 Agenda
MEETING AGENDA
City Council
REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL
September 3, 2024
HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
CITY OF SCHERTZ CORE VALUES
Do the right thing
Do the best you can
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Work cooperatively as a team
AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
(Councilmember Davis)
Proclamations
National Payroll Week-City of Schertz Payroll Professionals (J.Kurz/J.Walters)
National Payroll Week-Alamo Chapter of Payroll Professionals (Ms. Denise Kelley)
Storm Ready Designation (G.Rodgers/B.High)
National Preparedness Month (G.Rodgers/B.High)
Child Passenger Safety Week - September 15-21, 2024 (A.Kraft/J.Lowery)
Employee Introductions
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Employee Introductions
City Secretary's Office: Evelyn "Mechelle" Powell, Records Management Coordinator (PT)
Economic Development Corporation: Amy Madison, Deputy Director of Economic Development
Engineering: Serena Contreras, Associate Engineer
Planning Dept: William Willingham, Planner
Police Dept: Benjamin Ekomo, Public Safety Communications Officer; Patrick Beuligmann,
Police Cadet; Kelsey Ragland, Police Records Specialist; Griffin Roberts, Police Officer; Robert
Surre, Crossing Guard
Public Works: Jorge Guzman, Water/Wastewater Worker I; Jesse Nauta, Street Maintenance
Worker I
Utility Billing: Brittany Rodriguez, Utility Billing Specialist; Margaret Bevere, Utility Billing
Specialist
City Events and Announcements
Announcements of upcoming City Events (B.James/S.Gonzalez)
Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S.Williams)
Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R.Gutierrez)
Hearing of Residents
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the speaker’s register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes.
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Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may
be requested to leave the meeting.
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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.
Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual
information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry,
and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of
Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who
have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
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 August 20, 2024. (S.Edmondson/S.Courney)
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2.Resolution 24-R-92 - Authorizing a contract with Ezzi Signs Inc. to replace the electronic
sign. (B.James/D.Hardin-Trussell)
3.Resolution 24-R-114 - Authorizing a contract with the County Clerk of Comal County to
conduct the November 5, 2024, Special Election; authorizing the election to be held as a
Joint Election; and resolving other matters incident and related to such election and
declaring an effective date.(S.Edmondson/S.Courney)
4.Resolution 24-R-90 - Authorizing an agreement to allow construction of a sewer line
across public parkland, in addition to dedicating right-of-way (ROW) in existing parkland
for secondary access for additional development in the Hallie's Cove subdivision in
exchange for funding public park improvements and dedication of land. (S.Gonzalez/L.
Shrum)
5.Resolution 24-R-117 - Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the Schertz Housing
Authority to provide funding. (S.Williams/B.James)
Discussion and Action Items
6.Resolution 24-R-113 - Presentation and Adoption of the City of Schertz Strategic Plan
(S.Williams)
7.Ordinance No. 24-B-152 - Consideration and approval by the city council of the City of
Schertz, Texas authorizing the issuance of “City of Schertz, Texas, Combination Tax and
Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024”; providing for the
payment of said certificates by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all taxable property
within the city and further securing said certificates by a lien on and pledge of the pledged
revenues of the system; and other matters incident and related thereto. First & Final
Reading (S.Williams/J.Walters/A.Friedman)
8.Ordinance 24-T-153 - Authorizing adjustments to the FY 2023-24 Budget. First
Reading (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)
9.Resolution 24-R-93 - Authorizing the City Manager to contract with OpenGov, Inc.,
Inc. for an asset management software program (B.James/D.Hardin-Trussell)
10.Resolution 24-R-103 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with
My House of Design for Graphic Design Services. (S.Gonzalez/L.Klepper/D.Christensen)
11.Resolution 24-R-102 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Walsworth Publishing Company, Inc. for printing services.
(S.Gonzalez/L.Klepper/D.Christensen)
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12.Resolution 24-R-106 - Approving an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
between the City of Cibolo and the City of Schertz for Dispatch
Services (S.Williams/J.Lowery)
13.Resolution 24-R-107 - Accepting a grant award from the Motor Vehicle Crime
Prevention Authority for a License Reader Program to combat vehicle burglary and theft.
(S.Williams/J.Lowery)
14.Resolution 24-R-108 - Authorizing a contract with Keystone Construction Services, LP,
relating to the Riata Lift Station Relocation Project (B.James/K.Woodlee/E.Schulze)
15.Resolution 24-R-98 - Authorizing a Subdivision Improvement and Reimbursement
Agreement for the Ackerman Development. (S.Williams/B.James)
16.Resolution 24-R-99 - Authorizing an Improvement Agreement for the Den Ott Hill
Development for ROW acquisition reimbursement and to acquire ROW from SCUCISD.
(S.Williams/B.James)
Public Hearings
17.Ordinance 24-S-146 - Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to rezone
approximately 38.8 acres of land from Single-Family Residential/Agricultural District
(R-A) and General Business District (GB) to Apartment/Multi-Family District (R-4),
known as Guadalupe County Property Identification Number 68294, 68295, 68296,
68302, 68303, 68315 68316, generally located 1,100 feet to the west of the FM 2252 and
IH 35 intersection, City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas. First Reading
(B.James/L.Wood/S.Haas)
18.Ordinance 24-S-148 - Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to rezone
approximately 71 acres of land from Single-Family Residential/ Agricultural District
(R-A) and Agricultural District (AD) to approximately 41 acres as Single-Family
Residential District (R-2) and approximately 30 acres as Single-Family Residential
District (R-6), known as Bexar County Property Identification Number 310022, more
specifically known as 12840 Lower Seguin Road, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas.
First Reading (B.James/L.Wood/D.Marquez)
19.Ordinance 24-S-149 - Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to rezone
approximately 79 acres of land from Planned Development District (PDD) to
Single-Family Residential District (R-1), known as Bexar County Property Identification
Number 310060, more specifically known as 8676 Trainer Hale Rd, City of Schertz,
Bexar County, Texas. First Reading (B.James/L.Wood/D.Marquez)
20.Ordinance 24-T-150 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a budget for the fiscal year
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20.Ordinance 24-T-150 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt a budget for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025, in accordance with the
Charter of the City of Schertz, Texas; providing for the filing of the Budget; providing
that this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all Ordinances; providing a Severability Clause;
and providing an Effective Date. Final Reading (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)
Discussion and Action Items
21.Resolution 24-R-116 - Ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the Adopted
Budget for FY 2024-25. (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)
Public Hearings
22.Ordinance 24-T-151 – Conduct a Public Hearing and approve an Ordinance approving
the appraisal roll; setting the tax rate; levying and assessing general and special ad
valorem taxes for the use and support of the municipal government of the City of Schertz,
Texas. Final Reading (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)
Closed Session
23.The City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code, Personnel Matters, to conduct the annual evaluation of the City
Manager, Mr. Steve Williams.
24.The City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code, Personnel Matters, to conduct the annual evaluation of the City
Secretary, Ms. Sheila Edmondson.
Reconvene into Regular Session
25.Take any action based on discussion held in Closed Session under Agenda Item #23.
26.Take any action based on discussion held in Closed Session under Agenda Item # 24.
Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
27.Monthly Update - Major Projects In Progress/CIP (B.James/K.Woodlee)
28.Bexar County Appraisal Board of Directors Nomination Process-2025
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28.Bexar County Appraisal Board of Directors Nomination Process-2025
(Mayor/S.Edmondson)
29.Comal County Appraisal Board of Directors Nomination Process-2025
(Mayor/S.Edmondson)
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
City and Community Events attended and to be attended (Council)
Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I, SHEREE COURNEY, DEPUTY CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
THAT THE ABOVE AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARDS ON THIS
THE 30TH DAY OF AUGUST 2024 AT 8:15 p.m., WHICH IS A PLACE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
AT ALL TIMES AND THAT SAID NOTICE WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE.
SHEREE COURNEY
I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD ON ________DAY OF
___________________, 2024.
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The City Council for the City of Schertz reserves the right to adjourn into closed session at any time during the
course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Closed Sessions Authorized: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the
presence of any subject in any Closed Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas
Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the
attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering
available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This
provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government
Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Gutierrez
Member
Audit Committee
Investment Advisory Committee
Main Street Committee
Liaison
Board of Adjustments
Senior Center Advisory Board-Alternate
Councilmember Davis– Place 1
Member
Interview Committee
Main Street Committee - Chair
TIRZ II Board
Liaison
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Schertz Housing Authority Board
Transportation Safety Advisory Board
Councilmember Watson-Place 2
Member
Audit Committee
Liaison
Library Advisory Board
Senior Center Advisory Board
Cibolo Valley Local Government
Corporation-Ex-Officio
Councilmember Macaluso – Place 3
Member
Interview Committee
Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee
Liaison
TIRZ II Board
Animal Services Advisory Committee
Councilmember Gibson – Place 4
Member
Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee
Investment Advisory Committee
Liaison
Schertz Historical Preservation Society
Councilmember Westbrook – Place 5
Liaison
Schertz-Seguin Local Government
Corporation (SSLGC)
Planning and Zoning Commission
Schertz Historical Preservation Society
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation
(CVLGC)-Alternate
Councilmember Heyward – Place 6
Member
Animal Services Advisory Committee
Audit Committee
Interview Committee-Chair
Investment Advisory Committee
Main Street Committee
Liaison
Building and Standards Commission
Economic Development Corporation - Alternate
Senior Center Advisory Board
Councilmember Brown – Place 7
Member
Main Street Committee
Schertz-Seguin Local Government
Corporation (SSLGC)
Liaison
Economic Development Corporation
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