Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Floresville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues with high priority
Tiger Lane rezoning for commercial use
Four residential lots on Tiger Lane could be rezoned from R-1 Residential to C Commercial to accommodate a potential Chick-fil-A project. This could change the character of the neighborhood, bring traffic and commercial activity near homes. The public hearing is the chance for residents to weigh in before the Commission acts.
City Manager Termination
The council met in closed session on the city manager's evaluation and pending grievances against him and a council member. Morones then moved to cancel his contract and dismiss him, but the motion died without a second.
Council comments removed from meeting agendas
The council entered executive session before public comments and has been toggling citizen and council comment periods on and off. Several speakers and council members accused the city of censorship and hiding business from the public.
Capital Improvement Program for water, wastewater, and drainage
The city hired Halff Associates for $175,000 to build a five-year capital improvement plan (FY2027-2031) covering water, wastewater, and drainage, prioritizing about 30 projects against known revenues and bond capacity.
Robert McCain public records grievances
Robert McCain, a repeat commenter, says months of open-records requests about an incident involving the city manager have gone unanswered, even after an attorney general ruling. He wants direct answers and says the council should reach out to him.
Events Center remodel
The Lauro G. Leon Floresville Events Center has a leaking roof, rusted structural beams, non-ADA entrances, and no drainage plan — surface flow floods the baseball field west of the building, creating a sinkhole being studied with the San Antonio River Authority. The council approved $506,800 in design work now; the roughly $6.2 million construction would likely be financed with a debt issuance around 2029-2030.
Council rules of conduct and decorum overhaul
New rules end individual videoconference participation, cap discussion at two minutes per member, set a 9 p.m. end time, and formalize sergeant-at-arms enforcement — critics, including Council Member Lamberth, called it a tool to silence dissent.