Mario Morones
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 1:44:01
- Avg per meeting
- 10:24
- Segments
- 1933
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Top issues during term (20)
Capital Improvement Program for water, wastewater, and drainage
$175,000 contract cost; the plan itself will shape future capital spending and possible bond elections.
Robert McCain public records grievances
Comprehensive master fee schedule
Dozens of fee increases — pavilion rentals doubling, a $700 cleaning fee added to civic center rentals, $150 processions — hitting residents who use city facilities and permits.
FY 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate
The rate drops about 1% from roughly 0.42, and new construction adds about $38,000 in revenue.
Water Conservation Plan adoption
Mostly absorbed in the existing budget, though a second consultant study would require a budget amendment.
FY 2027 draft budget
Total budget of about $23.46 million, including $7.77 million general fund and $3.8 million water fund revenues.
Events Center remodel
$506,800 approved now for design; roughly $6.2 million in construction likely paid through debt around 2029.
Peanut Festival council participation
The city provides funding to the Peanut Festival, reportedly reduced this year.
Council comments removed from meeting agendas
Tiger Lane rezoning for commercial use
A zoning change could raise the value of the four lots and affect nearby property values — both up and down.
city manager termination
A city manager dismissal could involve contract termination costs, though none were disclosed.
Council rules of conduct and decorum overhaul
Political sign regulations
No permit fee is charged for political signs.
City takeover/integration of FEDC functions
FEDC pays the city $48,000 a year for administrative services; speakers questioned where FEDC sales tax revenue goes.
Automated license plate reader cameras
Grant-funded installation, but it's an ongoing subscription service whose future cost was not quantified.
C Street bond project funding shortfall
Taxpayers are still paying interest on the bond with the final street and water line phase unfunded.
Texas Water Development Board Financial Assistance
Grant application approved; the city confirmed it can fund its share of the proposed project if awarded.
Water and sewer rate increase reversal
Residents' bills had roughly doubled or tripled; the reversal restores old rates for 90 days, but the city manager warned the underlying infrastructure costs remain and a bigger increase may come.
City employee compensation and classification plan
Already built into the FY 2027 budget; specific cost not itemized at the meeting.
Health insurance and employee benefits program
Estimated $102,000 annual savings, about $125 per employee per month.
Decisions during term (85)
Recorded while Morones was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution No. 2027-004 — Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
Reappointment of Sylvia A. Madero to FELPS Board
Eliminate Council Comments from meeting agendas
Executive session convening motion
Proclamation No. 2027-001 — Catholic Daughters of the Americas Day
Proclamation No. 2027-002 — National Bullying Prevention Month
Proclamation No. 2027-003 — Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Proclamation No. 2027-004 — Esto'k Gna Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe Recognition
Consent agenda — meeting minutes (Sept 23, Sept 28, Oct 1, Oct 2)
Rezone 1609 U.S. Highway 181 N. to 'C' Commercial
Preliminary Jalou Plat and Ordinance No. 2027-001
Resolution No. 2027-001 — Planning and Economic Development Department
Resolution No. 2027-002 — Public information request methods
Cancel November 25, 2026 regular council meeting
Street closures — Floresville Christmas Parade, November 28
Ordinance No. 2027-002 — Council rules of conduct amendments
Ordinance No. 2027-003 — Political signs (Chapter 132)
Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes for Regular Council Meeting September 23, 2026.
Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes for Special Council Meeting September 28, 2026.
Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting minutes for Special Council Meeting October 01, 2026.
Voting record (23)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Ordinance No. 2026-024 — No-new-revenue tax rate of 0.416501
Water Conservation Plan Phases One and Two
No supporting documents were provided for the item.
Water fountain bid award for city parks
He wanted a smaller phase of fountains and electrical outlets at parks instead of buying all nine at once.
approve Task Order No. 003 between the City of Floresville and Halff Associates, Inc. for professional services related to the Lauro G. Leon Floresville Events Center Remodel, and authorize the City M
approve Task Order No. 001 between the City of Floresville and Halff Associates, Inc. for professional services related to the City of Floresville Capital Improvement Program (Water, Wastewater, and D
approve Resolution 2026-015 adopting the City of Floresville Water Conservation Plan to comply with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements and authorizing the City Manager to im
approve Resolution 2026-016 authorizing the submission of an application to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) Program, confirming the City's financi
Approve
enter into Executive Session at 6:04 p.m.
table minutes until the next council meeting on August 12, 2026
table until the next council meeting on August 12, 2026
Approve
table until the next council meeting on August 12, 2026
table until the next council meeting on August 12, 2026
table until the next council meeting on August 12, 2026
table until the next council meeting on August 12, 2026
Accept the City of Floresville Hotel Occupancy Tax
Approve
Approve
come back from Executive Session at 7:06 p.m.
accept the 2024/2025 City of Floresville Audit Report
Approve
Motion to enter Executive Session
Objected to holding executive session before public comments, calling it censorship