04-01-2025 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
April 1, 2025
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on April
1, 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; Councilmember Mark Davis; Councilmember Michelle
Watson; Councilmember Paul Macaluso; Councilmember Ben Guerrero;
Councilmember Robert Westbrook; Councilmember Tim Brown
Absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Allison Heyward
Staff City Manager Steve Williams; Deputy City Manager Brian James; City Attorney
present: Daniel Santee; 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. (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.
Special Announcements
• Hal Baldwin Scholarship (R.Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez instructed students applying for the Hal Baldwin Scholarship to sign in
or, if attending virtually, to contact Assistant City Manager Sarah Gonzalez for credit.
Proclamations
National Library Week - April 6-12, 2025
Councilmember Watson presented the National Library Week Proclamation to
Library Director Melissa Uhlhorn, Library Advisory Board and the library staff.
National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month - April 2025
Councilmember Macaluso presented the National Child Abuse Awareness and
Prevention Month Proclamation to Christy Williams -Director of the Guadalupe
County Children's Advocacy Center, Heather Davis -Crime Victim Liaison, Officer
Daniel Trevino and staff from the organization Thriving Hearts.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month - April 2025
Councilmember Guerrero presented the National Sexual Assault Awareness
Month -April 2025 Proclamation to Thriving Hearts Crisis Center CEO Manijeh
Huereca.
National Crime Victim's Rights Week - April 6-12, 2025 (Councilmember Brown)
Councilmember Brown presented the National Crime Victim's Rights Week
Proclamation to Crime Victims' Liaison Heather Davis, Chief Jim Lowery, Christy
Williams -Director of GCCAC and CEO Manijeh Huereca of Thriving Hearts.
Employee Introductions
• Parks & Recreation: Recreation Manager Cassie Paddock introduced Athena Nolen, the
new Civic Center Manager
• Public Works: Drainage Supervisor Kevin Anderson introduced Leroy Moody, new
Drainage Worker I; and Water/Wastewater Superintendent Zac Eaton introduced Beau
Schultz and Jason Trial - new Water/Wastewater Worker I.
• Utility Billing: Utility Billing Manager Rodolfo Rosales introduced Frank Gomez, new
Meter Technician, and Courtney Pettis and Dana Russell, new Utility Billing Specialists.
City Events and Announcements
Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/S. Gonzalez)
• ACM Brian James provided the following announcements:
• Friday -April 4th, 2025: YMCA Easter Extravaganza
• Saturday -April 5th, 2025: One Community Car Show at Santiko and Parks and
Recreation -Farmer's Market
• Saturday -April 12th, 2025: Lion's Club Easter in the Park, Love Where You Live
(LWYL) Spring Service Day, Parks Department Power Wheels Derby
• Tuesday -April 15th, 2025: Schertz City Council Meeting
Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S. Williams)
• Congratulations to Richard Koontz, Schertz Police Department, on his promotion to
Sergeant.
• Thank you to the EMS Bus for going to Harlingen, TX to assist with the flooding.
Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez made no announcements or provided any recognitions.
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
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the Council may be requested to leave the meeting.
Tom Armstrong -Republic Services, 4542 SE Loop 410, San Antonio, TX- Mr. Armstrong
spoke about the Solid Waste RFP. Republic Services has provided solid waste services for the
City of Schertz for the last 8 years. He stated that the RFP scoring did not account for the
partnership and the support Republic Services had provided to the city over the years, and he
believed it was an important factor when reviewing the bids.
Dana Eldridge, 2628 Gallant Fox Drive -Mr. Eldridge spoke about the proposed Solid Waste
RFP. His concern was about the 96-gallon container that residents would be using under the
new contract. He asked if any coordination was made with the HOA's about the 96-gallon
containers and keeping the trash/recycling containers outside. Most HOA's have regulations
about trash and recycling containers being seen from the road. Mr. Eldridge asked how long
the temporary flag/signs would be allowed to be out at the Bob Mill's Furniture location.
The flags have been out for over 2 months and are now wrapping around the building towards
the Walmart /La Quinta Inn.
Maggie Titterington, 1730 Schertz Parkway -Ms. Titterington thanked the Council for
acknowledging the letter she sent to them about the sign ordinances. She asked if the Council
would reconsider the option they took for temporary signs before the ordinance is written. Ms.
Titterington is asking the Council to consider Option # 2, which was presented at the
March 18, 2025, Council Meeting.
Option #2: Prohibiting all balloon signs, which will result in businesses being contacted to
remove any balloon / inflatable signs they may have on their property. Requiring businesses
that have feather flags on their property to obtain a sign permit with the stipulation that feather
flags are only allowed for 14 days per calendar year. Every business that has a feather flag on
their property will be required to obtain a temporary sign permit. Any business owner with a
feather flag that does not obtain a permit, or after receiving a permit that is left on site for
more than 14 days, will be notified that the feather flag is in violation and will need to be
removed.
Ms. Titterington acknowledged that Frontier Services was being considered for the solid waste
contract. She is looking forward to the possibility of a 96-gallon garbage/recycling bin.
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 City Council Meeting on March 18, 2025
(S.Edmondson/S.Coumey)
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2. Resolution 25-R-030 - Authorizing expenditures with Reliable Chevrolet and Grande
Cavender Ford for the purchase of vehicles as part of the 2024-2025
Vehicle/Equipment Replacement/Acquisition Program
(B.James/D.Hardin/C.Hernandez)
3. Resolution 25-R-036 - Authorizing expenditures with Esri for GIS mapping software
renewal (B.James/J.Bluebird/T.McFalls)
4. Resolution 25-R-037 - Authorizing a Multiple -Use Agreement with TxDOT for
Installation of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR)
cameras (S.Williams/J.Lowery/S.LaCour)
5. Resolution 25-R-039 - Authorizing an agreement for custodial cleaning services with
Vanguard Cleaning Systems (B.James/D.Hardin/C.Lonsberry)
6. Resolution 25-R-041— Authorizing a One -Year Agreement for Management Services
with CVLGC (B.James/L.Busch)
7. Resolution 25-R-043 - Amending Resolution 25-R-035 authorizing a task order
amendment with Halff Associates, Inc. for the Lookout Road Reconstruction Project
(B.James/K. Woodlee/J.Nowak)
8. Resolution 25-R-044 - Authorizing a reimbursement agreement with the developer of
the Heritage Oaks residential subdivision for the construction of a portion of
Wiederstein Road (S.Williams/B.James)
9. Resolution 25-R-040 - Authorizing a service agreement for Utility Billing printing
and mailing services with Matrix Imaging Solutions, LLC
(S.Gonzalez/J. Walters/R.Rosales)
Mayor Gutierrez asked if any items needed to be removed for separate action.
No items were removed.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items #1 - 9.
Moved by Councilmember Michelle Watson, seconded by Councilmember Tim
Brown
AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Ben Guerrero,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
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Public Hearings
10. Ordinance 25-S-012 — Conduct a public hearing and consider amendments to Part III
of the Schertz Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), to Article 5,
Section 21.5.4. - Zoning Change. (B.James/L.Wood/S.Haas)
Sam Haas, Senior Planner, presented the proposed UDC Amendments to Article
5-Zoning Districts, Section 21.5.4-Zoning Change; Subsection EA -Protest, to align
with the recent Charter Amendment that was approved by Schertz voters on
November 5, 2025-Special Election. The changes include:
• Ordinances now require only one hearing, the previous Charter required two
hearings. This change revises the language where two meetings are referenced to
one meeting to align with the Charter.
• UDC Section 21.5.4.E.4 details the process for counting protest votes. Language
in this subsection referencing two meetings, will be updated to one meeting.
• UDC Section 21.5.4.E.1 addresses the receipt and calculation of written
protests. Language will be updated to state written protests must be received
before noon (12 p.m.) on the Friday before the consideration of the proposed
zoning change ordinance by the City Council.
In the event a federal, state, or local holiday prevents staff from receiving votes on the
Friday before the City Council reading, the deadline will be extended to noon (12pm)
on the next business day.
Public Hearing opened at 6:49 p.m.
No residents came forward to speak.
Public Hearing closed at 6:49 p.m.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion. No Council discussion
occurred.
Moved by Councilmember Tim Brown, seconded by Councilmember Michelle
Watson
AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Ben Guerrero,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
11. Ordinance 25-F-014 - Conduct a public hearing and consider approving a franchise
agreement with Frontier Waste Solutions for the collection, hauling and disposal of
municipal solid waste and recyclable materials in the City of Schertz, Texas
(S. Williams/S. Gonzalez)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Assistant City Manager Sarah Gonzalez, who explained
that the current solid waste/recycling agreement with Republic Services will expire on
June 30, 2025. Currently, 65% of the residential accounts receive twice -a -week
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garbage pickup, while the remaining 35% are served with once -a -week pickup.
Schertz has this twice -a -week service for a portion of the community, due to its
legacy contract. The twice -a -week accounts either set bags on the curb or provide
their own small trash container (max 32-gallon). The once -a -week accounts are
provided with a 96-gallon poly cart. All addresses receive once -a -week recycling
pickup, and most accounts are provided with small container bins (I 8-gallon).
Additionally, each account can receive 12 bulk/brush pickups a year that can be
scheduled online through the customer portal. Fall and Spring Clean -Up events are
provided twice a year for residents and household hazardous waste items can be
dropped off during the last weekend of the clean-up events.
The city released an RFP for solid waste services on February 5, 2025. A mandatory
pre -proposal conference was held on February 11, 2025, and representatives from
eight waste management contractors attended. Schertz received 4 sealed bids that
were reviewed and evaluated. Interviews were held with Frontier Waste Solutions and
Republic Services on March 24, 2025, to give the evaluation committee an
opportunity to ask questions or seek clarification prior to making a final
recommendation.
Current Monthly Cost -Residential
Both Once -a -Week and Twice -a -Week
Garbage: $12.41
Recycling: $2.05
Total Cost: $14.46
• No rate increase in 7 years
Current Services Provided - Commercial
• All Accounts Option to Receive:
• Roll -offs
• Dumpsters
• Front -End Loaders
• Recycle (non-exclusive)
• Costs are dependent based on need - size, pick-up frequency, etc.
The two options that were recommended:
Option l:
Garbage One-time Per Week: $12.73
Recycling Every Other Week: $4.37
Bulk/Brush Every Other Week: $1.00
Total Monthly Cost: $18.10
Current Monthly Cost: $14.46
• This option results in a $43.68 annual increase or 25% cost increase.
• Option to add Household Hazardous Waste direct pick-up: additional
$1.10/month
Option 2:
Flat Rate: $22.00
Includes:
Garbage One-time Per Week
Recycling One-time Per Week
Bulk/Brush Every Other Week
Current Monthly Cost: $14.46
• This option results in a $90.48 annual increase or 52% cost increase.
• Option to add Household Hazardous Waste direct pick-up: additional
$1.10/month
Commercial and Roll -Off Collection. No significant changes to service options
• Rates to be submitted based on size of container and frequency of collection
(same as current contract)
• Facility services for the City to continue, free of charge
• New containers will be required
Items of Note - Commercial
• All commercial accounts will receive new carts, containers, etc.
• Costs are dependent on business needs
• Vendor will meet with each commercial account to assess their usage and needs.
Staff recommend Option #1 with the addition of Household Hazardous Waste direct
pick-up: additional $1.10/month
Mayor Gutierrez explained this item was on the agenda as a public hearing.
Public Hearing opened at 7:14 p.m.
The following residents spoke:
Michele Tereletsky, 705 Marilyn Drive -Ms. Tereletsky had concerns about the
quantity of garbage with a 96-gallon and a 96-gallon recycling cart. She understands
there has to be a change and the rates increase, but has some concerns about the
service. Ms. Tereletsky also asked about the holiday schedule and changes.
Dana Eldridge, 2628 Gallant Drive -Mr. Eldridge currently has twice -a -week service
and said it would not be a problem to receive only once -a -week service. He had
questions about the bulk/brush pick up, especially when he has several bags of
leaves he rakes.
Maggie Titterington, 1730 Schertz Parkway -Ms. Titterington is glad that she will
possibly receive a 96-gallon recycling cart. She has not had any issues with the
96-gallon size when she needs to move the carts down the street.
Public Hearing closed at 7:24 p.m.
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The Mayor opened the floor to Council for discussion.
Councilmember Brown asked if the vendor would provide additional information
about the services provided.
Councilmember Westbrook had questions about recycling every week or every other
week. He asked historically how much recycling residents use with the 18-gallon bin
vs a new 96-gallon bin and recycling service other every week.
Councilmember Guerrero asked how the new information would be sent to the
residents. ACM Gonzalez explained they will use every type of communication
available: Schertz Magazine, website, emails, etc.
Councilmember Davis asked about the Spring/Fall Cleanup. Under a new agreement,
the Spring/Fall Cleanup will be eliminated, and he feels the public is unaware of that.
He stated there has been a lack of communication, which is problematic. He has
concerns about recycling going every other week and the brushibulk going every
other week.
City Manager Williams addressed some of the questions that were brought up by the
residents, which included an inflationary increase, brush/bulk every other week and
the automated service for collecting the carts.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 25-F-014 with Option #1
including the addition of Household Hazardous Waste direct pick-up: an additional
$1.10/month.
Moved by Councilmember Tim Brown, seconded by Councilmember Robert
Westbrook
AYE: Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember Paul Macaluso,
Councilmember Ben Guerrero, Councilmember Robert Westbrook,
Councilmember Tim Brown
NAY: Councilmember Mark Davis
Passed
12. Ordinance 25-M-018 - Conduct a public hearing and consider authorizing an
amendment to the City of Schertz Schedule of Fees for Public Works -Streets and
Garbage Collection Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Finance Director James Walters, who explained what the
new fees would look like on the new fee schedule. The option to add Household
Hazardous Waste direct pick-up: additional $1.10/month is not on the presentation,
but will be added to the official paperwork.
Mayor Gutierrez explained this item was on the agenda as a public hearing.
Public Hearing opened at 7:58 p.m.
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No residents came forward to speak.
Public Hearing closed at 7:59 p.m.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
No Council discussion occurred.
Mayor Gutierrez made a motion to approve Ordinance 25-M-018 with the option to
add Household Hazardous Waste direct pick-up for additional $1.10/month, seconded
by Councilmember Michelle Watson.
AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Ben Guerrero,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
13. Ordinance 25-H-015: Conduct a public hearing and consider amendments to the
Schertz Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34 — Health, Article III Solid Waste and Chapter
54 — Nuisances, Article V Section 54-22 Exterior property areas; nuisance upon
premises and Section 54-28 Rubbish and garbage. (S.Gonzalez/S.Haas)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Senior Planner Sam Haas, who explained that the City is
in the process of adopting a new franchise contract for solid waste/recycling disposal.
Staff have taken this opportunity to proactively propose amendments to the Solid
Waste Ordinance in Chapter 34, Article III of the Schertz Code of Ordinances. These
proposals have also created the need for amendments to the Nuisance Ordinance
Chapter 54 Article V; Section 54-22 and Section 54-28.
Changes were made to Section 34-50. - Dumping; Section 34-51. - Residential
collection regulations; Section 34-52. - Commercial collection regulations; Section
34-53. - Permit for private haulers of recyclable materials; Section 34-54. - Offense;
and Section 54.22. - Exterior property areas; nuisance upon premises.
Mayor Gutierrez explained this item was on the agenda as a public hearing.
Public Hearing opened at 7:08 p.m.
The following resident spoke:
Ms. Kyllysta Dawkins thanked the Council for considering the proposed solid waste
collection to include a 96-gallon cart.
Public Hearing closed at 7:09 p.m.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
No discussion occurred.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 25-H-015.
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Moved by Councilmember Tim Brown, seconded by Councilmember Paul
Macaluso
AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Ben Guerrero,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
14. Ordinance 25-F-017 - Conduct a Public Hearing to Adopt Updated Land Use
Assumptions, Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Plans, and Impact Fees
and Amending Schertz Code of Ordinances, Chapter 90 Utilities Article V Water and
Wastewater Capital Recovery Fees, and the City Fee Schedule related to the
City's Capital Recovery Impact Fees (B.James/K.Woodlee)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Engineering Director Kathy Woodlee who presented a
PowerPoint explaining the need for the city to update capital recovery fees, or impact
fees, in order to appropriately fund construction of new facilities and expand existing
facilities to serve future development. The impact fee program facilitates the funding
participation of new development at a fair rate based on the demand placed on the
City's water transmission and distribution and wastewater collection and conveyance
systems by the development. The purpose of the impact fee is to provide a funding
mechanism for the implementation of the water and wastewater capital improvements
over a planning period. Ms. Woodlee explained that the service maps had updated
corrections and will be included in the ordinance.
Summary: Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 25-F-017 adopting the LUAs
and CIPs as presented, and amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 90 Article V. -
Water and Wastewater Capital Recovery Fees, including the schedule of fees to be
charged and Option C for the phase -in and includes the revised service maps.
Motion was made by Mayor Ralph Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Mark
Davis.
AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Ben Guerrero,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook, Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Discussion and Action Items
15. 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.Williams/B.James)
Resolution 25-R-021 was tabled for the next meeting.
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16. Resolution 25-R-005 - Approving a Utility Service Extension Request for the
Woman Hollering Townhomes (B.James/K.Woodlee)
Resolution 25-R-005 was tabled for the next meeting.
Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
17. Monthly Update - Major Projects in Progress/CIP (B.James/K.Woodlee)
Requests and Announcements
• City and Community Events attended and to be attended (Council)
Councilmember Westbrook attended the David Peveto Golf Tournament, by the
Education Foundation.
Councilmember Brown attended the Pre -Budget Retreat.
Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. A9
a ph errez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sheila Edmon son, City Secretary
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