12-17-2024 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
December 17, 2024
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
December 17, 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 Robert Westbrook; Councilmember Mark
Davis; Councilmember Michelle Watson; Councilmember Paul Macaluso;
Councilmember Tim Brown
Absent: Councilmember Place 4 (Vacant); Councilmember Allison Heyward
Staff City Manager Steve Williams; City Attorney Natalie Thamm; Deputy City Manager
present: Brian James; Assistant City Manager Sarah Gonzalez; 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 Pro-Tem Westbrook)
Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Westbrook provided the opening prayer and led the Pledges of
Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/S. Gonzalez)
Deputy City Manager Brian James presented upcoming City events.
• Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S.Williams)
City Manager Steve Williams congratulated the following employees on their
promotions:
Starla Blake to Police Records Manager
Sarah Rodriguez to Administrative Assistant
Marc Yamazi to Building Inspector
Nathaniel DeLeon to Paramedic
Alexis Martinez to Paramedic
Frank Trifilio to Paramedic
Marty Trevino to Police Lieutenant
He also congratulated Jessica Kurz for earning her Senior Certified Professional
designation from the Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA).
He extended kudos to PD for their Blue Santa Program.
• Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R.Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez extended kudos to the staff for a job well-done on the Deck the City
Hall Tree Lighting event and Holidazzle Parade.
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 -Tern Robert Westbrook recognized the following resident:
Ben Guerrero, 506 Capot Court Ln, thanked residents of Schertz who voted in the Special
Election and congratulated all candidates on their efforts. As one of the candidates, he
encouraged all registered voters to vote in the Runoff Election to be held in January 2025.
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 - Approval of the minutes from the Council Meeting on December 3, 2024.
(S.Edmondson/S.Courney)
2. Resolution 24-R-165 - Authorizing the City Manager to reject all bids received for the
Schertz Soccer Complex Well Drilling Project. (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum)
No items were removed for separate action.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items #1 and #2.
Moved by Councilmember Mark Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Robert
Westbrook
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tern Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Paul Macaluso,
Councilmember Tim Brown
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Other: Councilmember Place 4 (Vacant) (ABSENT), Councilmember Allison
Heyward (ABSENT)
Passed
Discussion and Action
3. Resolution 24-R-162 - Approving a Resolution to canvass the returns and declaring
the results of the December 14, 2024 Special Election, and other matters in connection
therewith. (Mayor/Council/S.Edmondson)
Item postponed until December 26, 2024.
4. Oath of Office - City Council Place 4
No action taken.
5. Resolution 24-R-163 Approving a Resolution to call for a Runoff Election on January
18, 2025, 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)
Item postponed until December 26, 2024.
6. Resolution No. 24-R-164 - Authorizing Professional Service Agreements with
Freeland Turk Engineering Group, LLC, Halff Associates, Inc., Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., Unintech Consulting Engineers, Inc., and Utility Engineering Group,
PLLC, for on -call engineering services. (B.James/K.Woodlee)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Engineer Kathy Woodlee who presented Resolution
24-R-164 authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with five companies,
Freeland Turk Engineering Group, Halff Associates, Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Unintech Consulting Engineers, and Utility Engineering Group for on -call engineering
services.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
No discussion occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Tim Brown, seconded by Councilmember Michelle
Watson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Paul Macaluso,
Councilmember Tim Brown
Other: Councilmember Place 4 (Vacant) (ABSENT), Councilmember Allison
Heyward (ABSENT)
Passed
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Public Hearings
7. Ordinance 24-M-164 - Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to amend the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan by adopting the Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails
(PROST) Master Plan. (S. Gonzalez/L.Shrum)
Parks and Recreation Director Lauren Shrum introduced Ordinance 24-M-164 to
consider a request to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan by adopting the Parks,
Recreation, Open Space & Trails (PROST) Master Plan. She recognized Caitlin
Admire, Freese and Nichols Project Manager, who presented the 10-year plan to
Council.
Public Hearing opened at 6:27 p.m.
No residents came forward to speak.
Public Hearing closed at 6:28 p.m.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
The brief discussion included positive comments regarding the prioritization and
overall work done on the plan. Some concerns were expressed regarding how the plan
aligned with the Strategic Plan and whether it addressed the lack of access to baseball
fields for free -use by residents. Ms. Shrum addressed the concerns and explained that
some items in the strategic plan are already underway and not included in this plan.
Mr. Williams expressed the need for the city to tweak the CIP to align with the
Strategic Plan as well as the PROST plan.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 24-M-164.
Moved by Councilmember Mark Davis, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Robert
Westbrook
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem. Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Mark Davis,
Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Paul Macaluso,
Councilmember Tim Brown
Other: Councilmember Place 4 (Vacant) (ABSENT), Councilmember Allison
Heyward (ABSENT)
Passed
Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
8. Monthly Update - Major Projects In Progress/CIP (B.James/K.Woodlee)
Requests and Announcements
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff
No requests were made by Mayor or Councilmembers for updates or information from
Staff.
e Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a
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future City Council agenda
No requests were made by Mayor or Councilmembers that items or presentations be
placed on a future City Council agenda.
• City and Community Events attended and to be attended (Council)
"Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Westbrook attended the retirement celebration for Todd Kaiser,
Deck the City Hall, Holidazzle Parade, and the Prize Palooza with the Tri-County
Chamber of Commerce.
^Councilmember Michelle Watson attended Deck the City Hall, Holidazzle Parade, and
the Police Department Luncheon.
^Councilmember Paul Macaluso attended Deck the City Hall and the Holidazzle Parade.
^Councilmember Tim Brown attended the Holidazzle Parade.
Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
ATTEST:
Sheila Edmondso , City Secret ry
�A/Illph rierffrez, Mayor
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