02-18-2025 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 18, 2025
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
February 18, 2025, 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 Allison Heyward; Councilmember
Michelle Watson; Councilmember Paul Macaluso; Councilmember Benjamin
Guerrero; Councilmember Robert Westbrook; Councilmember Tim Brown
Absent: Councilmember Mark Davis
Staff City Manager Steve Williams; City Attorney Daniel Santee; Deputy City Manager
present: 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 Macaluso)
Councilmember Paul Macaluso provided the opening prayer and led the Pledges of Allegiance
to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
Proclamations
National Engineer's Week -February 16-22, 2025-Engineering Department
(Macaluso)
Councilmember Paul Macaluso presented the National Engineer's Week -February
16-22, 2025 Proclamation to City Engineer Kathy Woodlee and Assistant City
Engineer John Nowak.
Government Communicators Day -February 21, 2025-Public Affairs (Westbrook)
Councilmember Robert Westbrook presented the Government Communicators
Day -February 21, 2025 Proclamation to Public Affairs Director Linda Klepper,
Communications Manager Devan Christensen, and Marketing & Communications
Specialist Tatum Hearn.
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City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/S. Gonzalez)
Deputy City Manager Brian James announced upcoming city events.
• Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S. Williams)
City Manager Steve Williams extended kudos to the Schertz Library for receiving the
2024 Achievement of Excellence and Libraries Award from the Texas Municipal
Libraries Association, placing them in the top 19% of Public Libraries in the State of
Texas.
He congratulated HR Director Jessica Kurz for having earned three certifications - Senior
Certified Professional from the Public Sector Human Resources Association, Senior
Certified Professional Designation from the Society for Human Resources Management,
and Senior Professional from the Human Resources Certification Institute.
He congratulated Public Affairs for the work they did on the State of the Cities video.
. Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez)
No announcements or recognitions were provided by Mayor Gutierrez.
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 -Term Allison Heyward recognized the following residents:
Dana Eldridge, 2628 Gallant Fox Drive, who spoke in opposition of the temporary sign
ordinance. He asked City Council to vote against the ordinance and not have it on a future
agenda.
Michele (Micki) Tereletsky, 705 Marilyn Drive, who spoke in opposition of temporary signs.
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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 February 4,
2025 (S.Edmondson/S.Courney)
2. Resolution 25-R-003 — Authorizing a professional services agreement with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the design of the Schertz Forest Roadway and
Waterline Improvements Project (B.James/K.Woodlee/J.Nowak)
3. Resolution 25-R-022 - Authorizing the Schertz Police Department to apply for the FY
2026 Criminal Justice Grant Program (JAG Grant) Q. Lowery/P. Waller)
4. Resolution 25-R-023 - Authorizing the Schertz Police Department to Purchase and
Install Emergency Vehicle Equipment by Farrwest Specialty Vehicles Q. Lowery/P.
Waller)
5. Resolution 25-R-008 - Authorizing the purchase of computer equipment from CDW
(B . Jame s/D. Hardin/J. B luebird)
6. Resolution 25-R-004 — Authorizing a professional services agreement with Halff
Associates, Inc. for the final design of the Lower Seguin Road Reconstruction Project
(B.James/K. Woodlee/J.Nowak)
7. Resolution 25-R-029 - Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Guadalupe County
for Lease Use of County Facility (S.Williams/J.Lowery)
No items were removed for separate action.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items #1 - #7.
Moved by Councilmember Tim Brown, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tern Allison
Heyward
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Allison Heyward, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Benjamin Guerrero,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Tim Brown
Other: Councilmember Mark Davis (ABSENT)
Passed
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Discussion and Action Items
8. Resolution 25-R-027 - Authorizing the Schertz/Seguin Local Government
Corporation to issue debt for capital projects
(S. GonzalezB.James/A.McBride/L.Busch/J.Walters)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Finance Director James Walters who introduced Mr.
Mark McLiney and Mr. Jack McLiney of SAMCO Capital Markets. Mr. Mark
McLiney stated that they were seeking formal action authorizing Schertz Seguin Local
Government Corporation to proceed with their borrowing which is planned for March
5th. He stated Seguin is taking action this evening as well. As a reminder, both City
Councils must approve before the corporation can move forward.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
No discussion occurred.
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tern Allison Heyward, seconded by Councilmember
Michelle Watson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Allison Heyward, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Benjamin Guerrero,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Tim Brown
Other: Councilmember Mark Davis (ABSENT)
Passed
9. Resolution 25-R-021 - Authorizing the approval of a Development Agreement with
BFR LLC for the approximately 30 acre tract at FM 1518 and Woman Hollering
Road (S.WilliamsB.James)
Item #9 was tabled.
10. Resolution 25-R-005 - Approving a Utility Service Extension Request for the Woman
Hollering Townhomes (B.James/K.Woodlee)
Item #10 was tabled.
11. Ordinance 25-S-004 - Consider amendments to Part III of the Schertz Code of
Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), to Article 11, Section 21.11.6
Prohibited Signs and Section 21.11.17 Temporary Signs (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Planning Manager Emily Delgado who provided
background information and proposed amendments to the UDC related to Ordinance
25-S-004. Ms. Delgado stated that at the January 7, 2025, meeting that there was a
desire among Council to allow feather flags in some capacity. On February 4, 2025,
Staff gave another presentation with a new proposal that would allow feather flags,
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which included a concept of a reoccurring event permit. Ultimately, Council motioned
to table the item requesting staff bring back more options. Ms. Delgado presented three
options for feather flags specifically. Balloon signs will be prohibited. Ms. Delgado
stated staff was seeking direction on what should be incorporated into the full UDC
Article revision from Council, but requested no formal action be taken at this time.
After much Council discussion, Mayor Gutierrez stated a consensus had been reached
and instructed Ms. Delgado to move forward in that regard and no other action would
be taken by Council at that time.
Mayor Gutierrez further stated Item #11 was postponed.
Workshop
12. Workshop on Schertz PD TCOLE 2024 Racial Profiling Report
(S. Williams/J.Lowery)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Schertz Police Chief Jim Lowery who presented the
Schertz Police Department TCOLE 2024 Racial Profiling Report. Council asked
questions regarding the report and Schertz Policy and Procedures for Training officers.
Chief Lowery responded and added closing remarks.
Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
Requests and Announcements
. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff
No requests from Mayor or Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff.
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a future
City Council agenda
No requests from Mayor or Councilmembers for items or presentations to be placed on a
future City Council agenda.
• City and Community Events attended and to be attended (Council)
Mayor Pro-Tem Allison Heyward participated in the TML webinar on branding and
entrepreneurial city, attended the Trailriders lunch, Staff Valentine Breakfast, NEP
luncheon, and The Chamber Luncheon. She complimented the staff on their State of the
Cities video.
Councilmember Paul Macaluso attended The Chamber Luncheon.
Councilmember Tim Brown attended The Chamber Luncheon.
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Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
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