Michael Tobias
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 46:20
- Avg per meeting
- 3:19
- Segments
- 2219
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Regional Transportation Planning
Directs federal and state funding allocations for regional transportation projects.
Executive Director Recruitment
Current management fees and mobilization payments to AZJ are fully paid current.
Public Surveillance and Police Technology
Involves approximately $381,000 to $400,000 annually in lease and equipment costs.
Animal Shelter Location
Potential capital expenditures ranging from $6 million to $21.7 million depending on the chosen facility model.
Water and Wastewater Rate Stability
Potential adjustments to utility rates and legal expenses associated with the PUC docket appeal.
Kohlers Crossing Infrastructure Improvements
The mural additions involve minimal cost impact to the overall retaining wall construction.
Regional Homelessness and Housing Stability Collaboration
Participation requires staff time and coordination rather than direct immediate spending.
Real Estate Acquisition for Municipal and Utility Facilities
Property acquisitions will involve capital expenditures from road bond funds and utility budgets.
Park Maintenance Operations
Improved water efficiency through smart irrigation controllers.
Sign Variance Appeal for LED Message Board on IH-35
Direct economic impact is limited to the applicant's signage investment, with broader policy implications for commercial signage.
Former City Manager Payout
The city is considering a $204,000 payout to a former employee.
rezoning change
Property values and local tax revenues could shift as new development moves into the Everwood Reserve area.
CAMPO Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy
Establishes administrative governance standards for emerging technology tools within agency operations.
downtown revitalization
Property values and local business revenue could see a nice bump, though taxpayers might eventually foot the bill for public infrastructure upgrades.
contract amendment
It saves the city from losing $2.4 million to accidental overpayments.
data center moratorium
It could save taxpayers from footing the bill for infrastructure upgrades, but might also slow down some big tech investment dollars in the area.
TIRZ approval
It won't raise your current taxes right now, but it does lock away future tax revenue from that specific area specifically to pay for the development's roads and pipes.
interim city manager contract
It keeps the current leadership payroll ticking along while saving the city from rushing into a costly executive search.
e-scooter ordinance
Potential fines for bad parking or illegal riding could hit your wallet if you aren't paying attention.
herbicide usage and appointments
While no direct price tag was announced, changes to park maintenance chemicals could shift city landscaping costs.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Tobias personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 6-12026-08-04
Council Member Zapata moved to excuse Council Member Zapata's absence on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-04
Appointment to CAPCOG General Assembly
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-08-04
Mayor Pro Tem Tobias moved to approve the City Council meeting minutes: July 16, 2026 Special, July 21, 2026 Special, and July 21, 2026 Regular.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-30
remove Option 1: Continue Tri-Party Partnership (Kyle Vista Site) regarding the Kyle Vista Park and the Kyle Animal Shelter.
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-21
PY 2026 Annual Action Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-22026-07-21
LGBTQ+ Pride Event Options
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Mayor Pro Tem Tobias moved to approve the City Council meeting minutes for June 27, 2026 Special July 2, 2026 Special July 7, 2026 Regular Council Member McKinney seconded the moti…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Council Member McKinney moved to adopt the same sequence order as that of the priority order: Item #7, Item #1, Item #3, Item #6, and Item #4.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Mediation for Former City Manager Compensation
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-22026-07-21
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve the inclusion of Item #6. Allegations of Fraud, Corruption, Misconduct, Abuse of Authority, & Improper Personal Enrichment by City Officials Unde…
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Mayor Pro Tem Tobias moved to table the inclusion of Item #5. Allegations of Corruption Misconduct by City Officials Reported to Kyle Police Department for Investigation.
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Pro Tem Tobias moved to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
- movedpassed 5-22026-07-07
Mayor Pro Tem Tobias moved to approve the Ordinance with the amendments presented by staff, and changing the authorized time to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- secondedpassed 4-32026-07-07
Kyle Vista Park Protection
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Pro Tem Tobias moved to approve the City Council meeting minutes: June 13, 2026 Special June 16, 2026 Special June 16, 2026 Regular.
- movedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Consider approval of a Resolution recognizing the historical significance of the 1871 Bearing Tree located along North Old Stagecoach Road and declaring said tree a historic landmark worthy of preservation and calling for its protection. (Item Presenter: Aimee Alcorn-Reed, City Attorney)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-12026-07-07
Council Member McKinney moved to remove K.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-07-02
Excuse Council Member Zapata's Absence
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-22026-06-27
Restructure Market Days
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-27
Mayor Pro Tem Tobias moved to approve staff's recommendation of no recommended reductions to Easter Eggstravaganza.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Tobias was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Appointment of Council Members to CAPCOG General Assembly
(First and Final Reading) Consider approval of an Ordinance calling the General Election for City Council Mayor, Districts Two and Four on November 3, 2026.
Forensic Audit Scope 7: General Fund Reserves Decline
Direction to Interim City Manager Regarding FY 25-26 General Fund Deficit
Proceed with General Obligation Bond for Project T11 - Chevo Pastrano Senior Parkway Extension
Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to join the Texas Attorney General's Global Opioid Settlements with Remnant Defendants Settlement and participate in the settlement…
Voting record (4)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.