10-21-2025 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
October 21, 2025
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
October 21, 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
Absent: Councilmember Allison Heyward; Mayor Pro Tern (Vacant)
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.
Special Announcements
Mayor Gutierrez announced the passing of Mayor Pro Tern Tim Brown and conveyed
heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Mayor Pro Tern Brown was a highly
respected member of the City Council for many years. His commitment to the people of
Schertz was evident in every decision he made and every conversation he held.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized two residents, Arturo and Eric, for their heroic action in rescuing
a resident from a house fire on Mitchell, thanking them for their bravery, compassion, and
dedication to others.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of
Texas. (Councilmember Macaluso)
Mayor Gutierrez provided the opening prayer and led the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags
of the United States and State of Texas.
Proclamations
Texas Chamber of Commerce Week - October 13-17, 2025 (Mayor Pro Tern
Brown)
Councilmember Paul Macaluso presented the Texas Chamber of Commerce Week -
October 13-17, 2025, proclamation to Ms. Maggie Titterington, President of The
Chamber (Schertz-Cibolo-Selma area).
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National First Responders Day - October 28, 2025 (Councilmember Westbrook)
Councilmember Robert Westbrook presented the National First Responders Day -
October 28, 2025, proclamation to Fire Chief Greg Rodgers and members of the
Schertz Fire and EMS Departments.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month -October 2025 (Councilmember Watson)
Councilmember Michelle Watson presented the Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 2025 proclamation to representatives of Thriving Hearts Crisis Center and
Crime Victim Liaison Heather Davis of the Schertz Police Department.
Presentations
Recognition of the 2025 Emerging Leaders Class (S.Gonzalez/J.Kurz)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Assistant City Manager Sarah Gonzalez, who explained
that the Emerging Leaders Program started four years ago in an effort to develop and
invest in City staff. The 2025 program covered a variety of leadership topics and
introduced the participants to departments across the city and SSLGC, during this
9-month course. She thanked the participants, mentors, staff, and community leaders
for their commitment to the success of the Emerging Leaders Program and specifically
for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Class. Ms. Gonzalez then recognized each of the
graduates as listed below:
• Ian King, Parks Maintenance Technician, Parks and Recreation
• Helen Lafitte, CID Officer, Police
• Daisy Marquez, Senior Planner, Planning
• Diego Martinez, Parks Maintenance Technician, Parks and Recreation
• Sgt. Scott Morehouse, Police
• Samuel Ramirez, Jr., CID Officer, Police
• Alanna Sumner, Development Specialist, Inspections
• Christina Timke, Permit Technician, Inspections
• Lt. Darienn Trotter, EMS
• Alexa Venezia, GIS Specialist, Information Technology
Fire Prevention Poster Contest Awards Presentation (G.RodgersB.Boney)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Fire Marshal Ben Boney who presented the Fire
Prevention Poster Contest Awards. There were 232 poster entries for which 658 votes
were received. Winning posters were announced by Fire Inspector Jacob Amerson as
follows:
• Kindergarten - 1 st Grade
3rd Place: Grace Freeman, 1 st Grade, Schertz Elementary
2nd Place: Luna Ellis, Kindergarten, Rose Garden Elementary
1 st Place: Caleb Villanueva, Kindergarten, Rose Garden Elementary
• 2nd - 3rd Grade
3rd Place: Adelia Mitchell, 2nd Grade, Rose Garden Elementary
2nd Place: Griffin Boney, 3rd Grade, Rose Garden Elementary
1 st Place: Autry Huddleston, 3rd Grade, Rose Garden Elementary
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• 4th Grade
3rd Place: Jordan Scott, Founders
2nd Place: Eden Carliole, Founders
1 st Place: Patience Lilly, Paschal Elementary
• Mayor's Choice - Adelia Mitchell, 2nd Grade, Rose Garden Elementary
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (B.James/S.Gonzalez)
Deputy City Manager Brian James provided the announcements of upcoming city
events.
• Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S.Williams)
City Manager Steve Williams recognized Brittany Rodriguez, congratulating her on
promotion to EMS Billing Specialist. Mr. Williams also thanked Mr. Richard Weigold
for the maintenance work he performed on the lawnmowers and Mr. Jake Oder for his
time sharpening all the hand tools in the City Tool Shed.
• Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R.Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez provided no announcements or 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
the Council may be requested to leave the meeting.
All handouts andlor 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 Gutierrez who recognized Councilmember Mark Davis to read the list of residents.
Councilmember Davis recognized the following resident:
Maggie Titterington, 1730 Schertz Parkway, who provided an update of The Chamber
upcoming events.
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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 City Council Meeting on October 14,
2025 (S.Edmondson/S.Courney)
2. Resolution 25-R-128 -Approving an amendment to the interlocal agreement (ILA)
between the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and the City of
Schertz (S.Williams/B.James)
Mayor Gutierrez asked if any items needed to be removed from Consent for separate
action.
No items were removed.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 1 and 2.
Moved by Councilmember Robert Westbrook, seconded by Councilmember
Michelle Watson
AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Ben Guerrero,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook
Other: Councilmember Allison Heyward (ABSENT)
Passed
Discussion and Action Items
3. Resolution 25-R-148 - Authorizing a contract amendment with Marksmen General
Contractors setting the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction of Fire
Station #4 (S.Williams/G.Rodgers)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Fire Chief Greg Rodgers who presented a contract
amendment with Marksmen General Contractors setting the maximum price for
construction of Fire Station #4 and introduced Mr. Ryan Rosborough, AGCM Project
Management. Mr. Rosborogh spoke about the guaranteed maximum price and
provided renderings of Fire Station 4 to Council.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
Councilmember Westbrook asked questions related to the layout of the facility, which
were addressed by Chief Rodgers and Mr. Rosborogh.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Resolution 25-R-148.
Moved by Councilmember Ben Guerrero, seconded by Councilmember Mark
Davis
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AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Paul Macaluso, Councilmember Ben Guerrero,
Councilmember Robert Westbrook
Other: Councilmember Allison Heyward (ABSENT)
Passed
Public Hearings
4. Ordinance 25-S-041- Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to amend the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan — Future Land Use Map from Complete Neighborhood
and Regional Corridor to Industrial Hub on approximately 96-acres of land, known as
10661 IH 10 E, more specifically known as Bexar County Property Identification
Number 619206, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas (B.James/L.Wood/D.Marquez)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Senior Planner Daisy Marquez who introduced Ordinance
25-S-041, a request to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Future Land Use
Map from Complete Neighborhood and Regional Corridor to Industrial Hub on
approximately 96 acres of land. Ms. Marquez presented a map outlining the subject
property. She explained the allowable uses under the current land use designations.
She stated 4 public notices were sent on July 24, 2025, with no responses being
received to date, and a public hearing notice was published in the San Antonio Express
on October 1, 2025. Applicant placed one sign on the property. The Planning and
Zoning Commission met on September 3, 2025, and recommended approval with a
4-1 vote. Due to the unique location of the property within proximity of Loop 1604
and I11-10, the existing industrial zoning in the subject area, Staff recommended
approval of Ordinance 25-S-041.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Ms. Ashley Farrimond, attorney for the applicant. Ms.
Farrimond explained the applicant is seeking comprehensive zoning to G132 with a
PDD overlay for the entire property because they are proposing one project for it. No
variances are being requested. The development would be done in phases, with phase
one being commercial, service -oriented space and phase two would be warehouse
distribution type facilities. The back 68 acres would be dedicated to open space.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
No residents came forward to speak.
Mayor Gutierrez closed the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
Councilmember Guerrero asked why one of the Planning and Zoning Commissioners
voted Nay. Ms. Marquez stated the commissioner did not appreciate that the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Future Land Use Map had just been amended and an
applicant was requesting an amendment to it.
Councilmember Macaluso asked how the amendment would serve the adjacent
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residential area. Ms. Marquez and Mr. James explained that the proposed change
would.provide employment to the residents in the area. Mr. Macaluso stated that his
understanding was that some service opportunities would be provided with the
development, but the majority would not be, so he didn't see this as an improvement
for the adjacent residents. Mr. James stated it's more of an employment concept, not
retail or restaurants on the frontage road.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 25-S-041.
Moved by Councilmember Robert Westbrook, seconded by Councilmember
Michelle Watson
AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Ben Guerrero, Councilmember Robert Westbrook
NAY: Councilmember Paul Macaluso
Other: Councilmember Allison Heyward (ABSENT)
Passed
5. Ordinance 25-S-042 - Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to rezone
approximately 96 acres of land from General Business District (GB) and
Manufacturing District - Light (M-1) to Planned Development District (PDD), known
as 10661 IH 10 E, more specifically known as Bexar County Property Identification
Number 619206, City of Schertz, Bexar County, Texas (B.James/L.Wood/D.Marquez)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Senior Planner Daisy Marquez who introduced Ordinance
25-S-042, a request to rezone approximately 96 acres of land to Planned Development
District (PDD). Ms. Marquez presented a map outlining the subject property. She
explained the need for the PDD is to preserve the 100-year floodplain on
approximately 70 acres. They propose to keep 68 acres undeveloped. Ms. Marquez
stated 4 public notices were sent on July 24, 2025, with no responses being received to
date, and a public hearing notice was published in the San Antonio Express on October
1, 2025. Applicant placed one sign on the property. The Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on August 6, 2025. The item was motioned for
continuance to the September 3, 2025, Planning and Zoning Meeting. At that meeting,
they recommended approval with a 4-1 vote. Due to the proposed amended Future
Land Use Map Designation to Industrial Hub, the increased screening for residential
uses, restriction on uses allowed in the proposed PDD, and the increase of landscaping
requirements, Staff recommended approval of Ordinance 25-S-042.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Ms. Ashley Farrimond, attorney for the applicant. Ms.
Farrimond explained the applicant is seeking the zone change to PDD because it is the
best option for the property. The uses permitted would be office, office warehouse,
service oriented, smaller retail and then the distribution in the back. It also provides a
buffer for the residents.
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Mayor Gutierrez opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.
No residents came forward to speak.
Mayor Gutierrez closed the Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
Councilmember Macaluso stated that he feels a PDD should only be used for superior
development, which he doesn't see in this project.
Councilmember Guerrero expressed concerns regarding EMS response times.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 25-5-042.
Moved by Councilmember Mark Davis, seconded by Councilmember Michelle
Watson
AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Ben Guerrero, Councilmember Robert Westbrook
NAY: Councilmember Paul Macaluso
Other: Councilmember Allison Heyward (ABSENT)
Passed
Requests and Announcements
. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff
Mayor Gutierrez stated there would be a Workshop Session on November 18, 2025.
There were no requests for updates or information from Staff from Councilmembers.
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a
future City Council agenda
There were no requests 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)
Councilmember Macaluso attended the Panera Bread Ribbon -cutting at Schertz Station.
Councilmember Guerrero attended Cemetery function and the Panera Bread
Ribbon -Cutting.
Councilmember Westbrook attended the Rotary Fairway for Kids Golf Tournament and
The Chamber luncheon.
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Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
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