WILLIAM J. GIBBS JR./Reprints at wilsoncountynews.com
Philip Vipond and Teddi Harllee are the newest members of the Floresville Planning and Zoning Committee, following their appointments by the Floresville City Council at its March 22 meeting.
Wilson County News March 28, 2012 3078 views 54 comments
FLORESVILLE -- The Floresville City Council is focusing on the future, following a presentation of a draft master plan by representatives of Spring Branch-based M&S Engineering. The presentation took place during the council’s March 22 meeting. . . .
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Rene Pena and Daniel Tejada are very good friends.... Remember back during Russel Wilson's lawsuit.. Pena said he had a investigation in place, What ... Read More
Rene Pena and Daniel Tejada are very good friends.... Remember back during Russel Wilson's lawsuit.. Pena said he had a investigation in place, What is the status of that?
one voice why do you want mr pena involved in this county attorney russell wilson is the guy you need to go after these people since hes not staying around after the end ... Read More
one voice why do you want mr pena involved in this county attorney russell wilson is the guy you need to go after these people since hes not staying around after the end of the year he is sueing everyone give him a call
I keep thinking - why - oh why is the council so hell bent on building a project that is not a necessity - when our sewers, streets etc are in real need of repairs. ... Read More
I keep thinking - why - oh why is the council so hell bent on building a project that is not a necessity - when our sewers, streets etc are in real need of repairs.
Is this council lining it' pockets with the good ol boy system - hiring contractor and so forth that they know and make deals with.??? That is a stout statement - but, it needs to go ahead and be said.
If a council member would like to address the red hot need of more parks - they are trying to ram through (illegally) - then one of you needs to address why all this is such a priority.
And I keep wondering what about all this shuffle of money back from the budget dispute. Over 5 million - jiggled around??? I repeat - why is Rene Pena not doing something. ... I would not be suprised if a few accounts are running a little dry after all that flopping around.
This is not looking good at all for this council. Their arrogance and untouchable attitude is going to be their undoing. It is happening all around South Texas towns. The Feds are going in and cleaning house in these little towns. ... I guess we just have to wait in line.
Gives us more time to gather facts. - And by the way - good luck to Gomez and winning major. Easy.
"The city’s financial advisor, Victor Quiroga of Southwest Securities,said the city only would be able to sell up to $2.5 million ... Read More
With regard to the sports complex:
"The city’s financial advisor, Victor Quiroga of Southwest Securities,said the city only would be able to sell up to $2.5 million worth of bonds, based on its current financial obligations. This is why [Mayor Daniel] Tejada said the council will ask the Floresville Economic Development Corp. to be a partner in the project."
No need to worry about sewage overflowing, childrens. Simmer down now. Poppa Wilson County has plenty o' distressed residential subdivision's sewage treatment plants to ... Read More
No need to worry about sewage overflowing, childrens. Simmer down now. Poppa Wilson County has plenty o' distressed residential subdivision's sewage treatment plants to dump shortsloads of oilfield and RV park waste in, from ALL OVER Texas. Economic BOOM - it's a gas! Boatloads o' gold nuggets rolling downhill in that there dirty water. Port Aransas made signs and sidewalks for its "Bird Sanctuary" tourist attraction/sewage treatment plant. Plan did say more parks for all ... RV parks are parks. Sewage for cash. The green option. Just don't talk about it in polite company. What happens in the sewage plant stays in the sewage plant. Place kinda smells funky, though.
Publius Valerius Publicola Rome, Tx. April 5, 2012 1:53pm
I see that Save Floresville refers to the city council as "this Hispanic council". A typical liberal socialist race baiting comment. One used by our pres all ... Read More
I see that Save Floresville refers to the city council as "this Hispanic council". A typical liberal socialist race baiting comment. One used by our pres all the time. I don't really know what that comment means. Does it mean the council represents only Hispanics? If so that is really racist and should make the council proud. This discussion is about economics. The question is simple. Do you have the money to pay for the basic services the city should provide, streets, water, police sewer, etc. and service existing debt? If not you cannot afford to spend more money. Even "a Hispanic council" should know that.
There should be a MONTHLY REPORT regarding the centers excpenses, revenues generated, bookings made, dates available, etc,,,,, this is a "small" business so to ... Read More
There should be a MONTHLY REPORT regarding the centers excpenses, revenues generated, bookings made, dates available, etc,,,,, this is a "small" business so to speak and a monthly proper reporting should be done...
AS well as internal monthly inventories of concession items, etc.....
I would like to know If the mayors family payed for the use of the civic center when his father died? It is my understanding that was where the meal was served the day of ... Read More
I would like to know If the mayors family payed for the use of the civic center when his father died? It is my understanding that was where the meal was served the day of the funeral.
"Jim Miller"...what you probably don't know and I'm only guessing is that most of the City Council have children and/or grandchildren making a Sports Comples ... Read More
"Jim Miller"...what you probably don't know and I'm only guessing is that most of the City Council have children and/or grandchildren making a Sports Comples priority One to them. One of my favorite sayings is, "If you see an isolated road that has been recently upgraded, repaired, or built you can bet that a County Commissioner owns property down that road." Just apply that little saying to most actions taken by local government and you'll be right a lot more often than you are wrong.
As far as Zoning, I think zoning is an unnecessary intrusion into neighborhoods...let the market take care of the zoning for you. For instance you'd never see a nice home built next door to a commercial establishment because no one would buy that house and because commercial lots are much more expensive than residential lots making a house super expensive. One of the largest cities in the USA has no zoning and it has not hurt or diminished the area...it makes getting building permits, etc much, much quicker, easier, and cheaper.
As for the 'pot holes'...they are a piece of history and probably the same post holes there were in place when I lived in the area 50 years ago...and, that goes for the water/wastewater treatment plants, etc, etc....Not much seems to change in dear old Foresville.
Move Your Business and Your Family to Floresville.....We have a Sports Complex!!
We have no real zoning plan, but if you build here our Planning and Zoning Committee and ... Read More
Move Your Business and Your Family to Floresville.....We have a Sports Complex!!
We have no real zoning plan, but if you build here our Planning and Zoning Committee and Codes Compliance Department will delay your construction by up to 2 years or more. But...
We have a Sports Complex!!
Our Waste Water Plant is projected to be at 100% Capacity by as early as 2013 and we have no plan or money to expand it. So when you come to Floresville you had better bring your own port-a-pottys! But ...
We have a Sports Complex!!
We have a water distribution system of unknown capabilities. Your water pressure could drop below safe levels with any new construction anywhere along the water main. So when you come to Floresville you had better bring bottled water! But ...
We have a Sports Complex!!
We have pot-holes all over town. Some of our streets cannot support the traffic on them. We collect over $250,000 per year in Street Maintenance Tax but have no real plan for fixing our streets. So before you come to Floresville make sure your tires and shocks are in good shape and make sure your business does not rely on any truck shipments! But ...
We have a Sports Complex!!
We have a democratic government that is open and some-what transparent (by it’s own definition). We have open public meetings but don’t ask any questions or we will label you racist (regardless of your own race) and haters!
Oh, yeah, that Sports Complex, we really need you to move your business and your family here so we can tax you to pay for it.
For more information about our Sports Complex contact Danny Tejada at City Hall (830) 393-3105, if no answer ask for Andy.
I would suggest a VIABILITY study examining the costs versus the proposed revenues.. Upkeep,maintenance,water costs,is it going to be lit for nighttime use, versus revenues ... Read More
I would suggest a VIABILITY study examining the costs versus the proposed revenues.. Upkeep,maintenance,water costs,is it going to be lit for nighttime use, versus revenues generated by tournaments,rentals etc.. who owns the concession rights.. will alcohol be sold or allowed,, yes some things in communities have intrinsic values and as a society we value that, but put some bean counters on this and see if we can afford it...
The real question is not whether a park would be a nice amenity. Of course, it would be! But, IF YOU BUILD IT, HOW WILL IT BE PAID FOR? By borrowing more money for taxpayers ... Read More
The real question is not whether a park would be a nice amenity. Of course, it would be! But, IF YOU BUILD IT, HOW WILL IT BE PAID FOR? By borrowing more money for taxpayers to repay?
If you build it they will come......who's ready for some baseball! What a wonderful thing this Hispanic council is doing for our community. Tejada Sports Park is going to ... Read More
If you build it they will come......who's ready for some baseball! What a wonderful thing this Hispanic council is doing for our community. Tejada Sports Park is going to happen so get ready. The DA office and the rangers have much more important stuff to handle than to listen to a bunch of crybabies whine because they are haters!
Pena won't do a thing. He is the only person who can bring in the Texas Rangers to investigate and he has yet to do anything but sit on his duff. Is this someone we want ... Read More
Pena won't do a thing. He is the only person who can bring in the Texas Rangers to investigate and he has yet to do anything but sit on his duff. Is this someone we want as a district attorney? Someone who sits by knowing there are questions that need to be resolved. Is there any elected official here in Floresville who will stand up and fight for those who elected them. This is out of control.
Where in the world are the Texas Rangers. Mr. Pena - you need to make a move. This does not look good for you when you will not ... Read More
You hit the nail on the head - Newguy.
Where in the world are the Texas Rangers. Mr. Pena - you need to make a move. This does not look good for you when you will not make some sort of move.
This is totally out of hand.
This crew is out of their collective minds.
Is it legal that the voters approved a COMMUNITY CENTER (you know, so the kids would have someplace to play?) and now the city has made it an event center/dance hall?
Jim is that REGISTERED VOTERS or voters who voted in the last election..maybe someone should check with the attorney generals office if this project is within the purview ... Read More
Jim is that REGISTERED VOTERS or voters who voted in the last election..maybe someone should check with the attorney generals office if this project is within the purview of the FEDC, maybe legally they cannot even address. secondly is the obligation they have to the school of $100k a year legally binding or binding by the FEDc's own motions.. if so shouldn't those be paid before any monies allotted or paid to the city for a sports complex.. ALSO THE BASIC QUESTION IS WHY FIGHT SUCH A FIGHT TO CREATE A SPORTS COMPLEX,, it's not being stubborn, perhaps someone owns a piece of property, owns a construction business, a cement business, you get the idea. There has to be an ulterior FINANCIAL motive to ignore Floresville's infrastructure needs and push this loser idea...
Certainly the expense for the public notice in the local newspaper is much less than is the cost to publish in the San Antonio Express-News. Is this just more poor planning ... Read More
Certainly the expense for the public notice in the local newspaper is much less than is the cost to publish in the San Antonio Express-News. Is this just more poor planning that is costing taxpayers money?
Actually, it is a direct violation of the statute. It must be published in the local paper. Floresville isn't even in San Antonio's Extra Territiorial Jurisdcition, and ... Read More
Actually, it is a direct violation of the statute. It must be published in the local paper. Floresville isn't even in San Antonio's Extra Territiorial Jurisdcition, and indeed not even in the same county. Therefore, the notice is NOT in the local newspaper.
Not like these fools care about silly things like laws anyway. Just one more charge to be racked up against them. I'm kind of glad that they did it this way.... more evidence of their intentional aversion of the law.
It appears that the City of Floresville Mayor and his henchmen are going to attempt an end run of the Sports Complex!
At last night’s Floresville Economic Development ... Read More
It appears that the City of Floresville Mayor and his henchmen are going to attempt an end run of the Sports Complex!
At last night’s Floresville Economic Development Corporation’s meeting a resolution was past that requires a public hearing on the Sports Complex as a project of the FEDC. I am still awaiting a copy of this resolution for the details but it has to do with the FEDC obligating $125K / Year (approximately 25% of their total revenue) in support of this project. Strangely enough, the person who will be selling the bonds was present at this meeting.
Several questions arise from this “resolution”.
1. How can the FEDC Board move to approve a project that does not exist? The City of Floresville has only discussed a Sports Complex. The City Council has NOT voted to approve a Sports Complex much less issue bonds to build such a facility.
2. If the primary focus of a 4B Corporation (i.e. The Floresville Economic Development Corporation) is the support of “projects” that include the land, buildings, equipment, facilities, expenditures, targeted infrastructure, and improvements (one or more) that are for the creation or retention o f primary jobs….. How does funding a Sports Complex equal Economic Development?
3. Why is this “Public Hearing” scheduled for May 7th at 7:00 pm being advertised in the San Antonio Express News (April 4th) and not the Wilson County News?
4. Given the Infrastructure needs of the City of Floresville and the Industrial Park (Waste Water, Water Distribution, Streets, Internet, etc) that were identified in the Draft Master Plan presented by M&S Engineering, why is a Sports Complex receiving priority funding?
As I read the Development Act of 1979 there exists an opportunity for the Citizens to prevent this! “The public has a right to gather a petition objecting to a particular Section 4B project. The petition must be submitted within 60 days of the first published notice of a specific project or type of project and must be signed by more than 10 percent of the registered voters of the city.”
Such a petition would force this issue to a vote. If the voters disapprove the project the FEDC would be prohibited from spending money on it!
Boots&HighWaters needed Floresville April 1, 2012 10:41pm
Taylor' Joe Tackitt tells me that he has not noticed any increase in crime and tells me that while these hard working oil field workers are at work, they are the ones who ... Read More
Taylor' Joe Tackitt tells me that he has not noticed any increase in crime and tells me that while these hard working oil field workers are at work, they are the ones who are being robbed by the local thugs. Present the facts instead of hot air. Thanks, Eagle Ford Schale. By the way, these workers get tested can you say that about your neibors?
4th, the RV parks are being built for oil field workers not winter Texans. That being said the amount of drugs is increasing at an astounding pace and we now have a few prostitutes ... Read More
4th, the RV parks are being built for oil field workers not winter Texans. That being said the amount of drugs is increasing at an astounding pace and we now have a few prostitutes who frequent the area from San Antonio targeting the oil field workers.
4th, As for The college Floresville promised a $100,000/yr for three years to FISD we are currently still behind $200,000 on just that one promise. The infrastructure they ... Read More
4th, As for The college Floresville promised a $100,000/yr for three years to FISD we are currently still behind $200,000 on just that one promise. The infrastructure they mainly want to develop is parks not streets not sewer not high speed Internet or water, but Baseball fields. We have a crisis that's just beginning, and will continue to snowball. When people's votes are bought when elderly are coerced into voting by mail so campaign volunteers can make sure they vote right and also the city council blindly follows the mayor, things will be difficult to change if not impossible because lack of infrastructure and political corruption Mexican border towns have suffered the same problems and look at the shape they are in. You said we need a plan and your right about all that you have said, but first citizens have got to elect leaders with integrity and business experience.
4 th Generation Texan Sutherland Springs March 31, 2012 10:17pm
Have not lived in Wilson County for many years, but I can tell you the basis of ALL the problems in Wilson County and Floresville...New Industry! You all need to develop ... Read More
Have not lived in Wilson County for many years, but I can tell you the basis of ALL the problems in Wilson County and Floresville...New Industry! You all need to develop plans and do whatever is necessary to attract new indudstry to your area. You need to give young folks a reason to stay when they get out of High School/college. With new industry comes all kinds of good things...you will get more tax money, a new ability to develop infrastructure, new commercial/residential developments, more revenues to spend on schools to make sure they are the most modern available. When I lived in Wilson County, the population of Floresville was 3000, and now 48 years later it is only about 5000. That's only a 66% increase in almost 50 years. Without new blood, new ideas, new endeavors, Floresville has just remained a very sleep little South Texas town. I currently live in a town that encourages new ideas and developments which has increased their population by 220% just in the last 10 (TEN) years. This town use to be just like Floresville (a small sleep Texas town), but enlightened leadership has made it Bloom! If you want a town where very little is happending, that's ok with me, but what about young folks? Don't they deserve something? How about a nice 4 year college close by, a good company to work at after college? Why should they have to go to SA, Houston or Dallas after graduation?
El Zorro Plateado Nueces Strip, Texas March 30, 2012 6:38pm
Apparently you have elected some of the less educated people living in Floresville to run your city. Then why are you surprized at their less than educated actions? Perhaps ... Read More
Apparently you have elected some of the less educated people living in Floresville to run your city. Then why are you surprized at their less than educated actions? Perhaps you should think before you vote.
Small Town Girl Floresville March 30, 2012 12:22pm
I can't stay out of this one, so several observations:
1)Jim seems to follow things closely, I believe what he says. 2)Tyra, I also believe strong arm tactics were used ... Read More
I can't stay out of this one, so several observations:
1)Jim seems to follow things closely, I believe what he says. 2)Tyra, I also believe strong arm tactics were used to keep citizens from signing the re-call petition, but until those people come forward, there's nothing that can be done. 3)Elaine K, finally I agree with something that you say. It makes sense to take care of the city needs first but obviously the Mayor and Council don't have any sense. 4)There you go folks, it has been confirmed by Save Floresville, the sports complex will be named after the Mayor. I told you! 5) NotSoRapido, thanks for the laughs!
Senior Citizen Wilson County March 30, 2012 11:54am
Yes Jim...all the " " Mayor " " got out of this was - “A recent master plan evaluation of the City showed that more parks are needed for a city our ... Read More
Yes Jim...all the " " Mayor " " got out of this was - “A recent master plan evaluation of the City showed that more parks are needed for a city our size.”
I had my home inspected the other day; the inspector said in his report in prioritized order:
Home needs:
1. New Roof
2. New windows
3. New Ext Doors
4. New Plumbing
5. Upgraded Septic Tank
6. Can use a $150k pool with 10' waterfall
my wife asked "so, what did the inspector say"
and I told my wife....he said we could use a new pool.
Danny, I know you are an educated man, so plaaaaaaaaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeeeezze put some of that to work when you are up there...making those decisions that affect everyone in floresville.
Of course, more parks would be nice, but first we need essentials city services such as upgrading the wastewater plant, and improving streets and drainage. Secondly, we need ... Read More
Of course, more parks would be nice, but first we need essentials city services such as upgrading the wastewater plant, and improving streets and drainage. Secondly, we need to consider how we would pay for the parks.
Tyra and Taylor – This is not an issue of eligibility for public office. Save Floresville – thank you for recognizing that those who pay taxes have “a dog in the fight”. ... Read More
Tyra and Taylor – This is not an issue of eligibility for public office. Save Floresville – thank you for recognizing that those who pay taxes have “a dog in the fight”. The questions of property ownership, race, sex, etc. have already been answered in the Constitution and it’s subsequent amendments.
This is an issue of qualifications, competency and responsibility.
The Mayor and each City Council Member when elected took an oath of office and became the fiduciary agents of the citizens, residents and taxpayers of the City of Floresville. Since taking office, their actions have proved that each of these officials are NOT serving for the benefit of those to whom they are responsible.
FACT ONE:
The City of Floresville Budget, approved unanimously by the City Council fails to meet the minimum requirements of a published budget spelled out by the Texas Local Government Code (102 Itemized Budget). Specifically missing from this budget are the following:
102.003.(b)(1) the outstanding obligations of the municipality;
102.003.(b)(2) the cash on hand to the credit of each fund;
102.003.(b)(3) the funds received from all sources during the preceding year;
102.003.(b)(4) the funds available from all sources during the ensuring year;
102.003.(b)(6) the estimated tax rate required to cover the proposed budget.
102.005.(b) The proposed budget shall be available for inspection by any taxpayer.
FACT TWO:
When significant budget inconsistencies were pointed out to the Mayor and City Council they denied any error. However, after a lawsuit was filed by the County Attorney the City reviewed their books and presented a “revised budget” that included nearly $5.2 million in adjustments dating back to October 2007. These adjustments were attributed to a “software glitch”. This “software glitch” has yet to be explained.
FACT THREE:
From October 1, 2007 through September 31, 2010 nearly $1,000,000.00 was spent out of the City of Floresville’s reserves. In January of this year the City Manager Reported that the total cash reserves available to the City of Floresville are less that $1,000,000 (as of September 31,2011).
Now this Mayor and Council boast about planning for the future with this 10 Year Master Plan prepared by M&S Engineering.
As I stated earlier, M&S Engineering at last Thursday’s City Council Meeting provided the City with a “Draft Master Plan” that advised that the single most important action which the City must take is to immediately move to expand the waste water treatment plant. The Mayor nor any Council Member asked questions about this recommendation. Furthermore NO action was taken by the City regarding this immediate need.
Our Mayor, less than 12 hours after being presented with the emergency need of a waste water plant upgrade posted the following on his Facebook Page “A recent master plan evaluation of the City showed that more parks are needed for a city our size.”
Are these people competent and responsible? Are they acting as Fiduciary Agents of the taxpayers?
Taylor your correct. The mayor "gave" his house to his son and Gomez lives with his parents. Us outsiders (400 that did sign the petition and the others that ... Read More
Taylor your correct. The mayor "gave" his house to his son and Gomez lives with his parents. Us outsiders (400 that did sign the petition and the others that were too scared to because of the Tejada family and their strong arms) all pay property taxes and some even business property. So, I agree-an ordiance or an amendment to the charter needs to be that ALL city employees and council members and committee members need to pay property taxes (residential/business) to be able to participate. I will start research on that.
So Tejada and Gomez do not own property in Floresville yet Jim miller does and pays property taxes? That's interesting given Tejada and Gomez's attitude toward him as an ... Read More
So Tejada and Gomez do not own property in Floresville yet Jim miller does and pays property taxes? That's interesting given Tejada and Gomez's attitude toward him as an outsider which he may be but at least he's a Floresville property taxpayer.
Save Floresviile, will you answer a simple question I would like for you to tell us if you own a home and pay city taxes. I don't want your address or anything I just want ... Read More
Save Floresviile, will you answer a simple question I would like for you to tell us if you own a home and pay city taxes. I don't want your address or anything I just want to know if higher property taxes will affect you as a property owner.
Senior Citizen Wilson County March 28, 2012 7:43pm
To all those who want parks and sports fields so the kids will have someplace to play, I thought that's what we were promised when we voted for a COMMUNITY CENTER. Who uses ... Read More
To all those who want parks and sports fields so the kids will have someplace to play, I thought that's what we were promised when we voted for a COMMUNITY CENTER. Who uses that basketball court anyway?
Well Save Floresville, I guess "us" outsiders are going to do just as well as the council, so why bother with trying to intertwine with this conversation thread. ... Read More
Well Save Floresville, I guess "us" outsiders are going to do just as well as the council, so why bother with trying to intertwine with this conversation thread. Nothing good for anyone huh? And I doubt a bond will pass for a sports park after the lies and deciet of the Lauro DeLeon Community Center...OH WAIT, I mean the Floresville Community Event Center, OH WAIT, or is it the Floresville Event Center? NO, NO, No it is the Floresville Community Center, oh hell whatever it is call this week. Fool a community once (community center) shame on them, fool them again (budget) shame on you, won't fool them again for the third time. I guess the Tejada family will pull out all the tactics of scaring people into voting for the baseball fields or else... DUN DUN DUN...
Connect the Dots Floresville March 28, 2012 6:26pm
Now that I think of it, the mayor's successor-in-waiting, Johnnie Rene Gomez, doesn't live in town either. More of the same.
That must be why he parrots what the mayor ... Read More
Now that I think of it, the mayor's successor-in-waiting, Johnnie Rene Gomez, doesn't live in town either. More of the same.
That must be why he parrots what the mayor says- because he has no dog in this fight, either. All this "taxes are important to me" junk.... really taxes are the least bit of their worries.
Connect the Dots Floresville March 28, 2012 6:12pm
She's the mayor's sister Debbie. Surely she will get an exemption similar to the mayor's if she does.
Oh wait- the mayor doesn't pay taxes anymore on his house. ... Read More
She's the mayor's sister Debbie. Surely she will get an exemption similar to the mayor's if she does.
Oh wait- the mayor doesn't pay taxes anymore on his house. While he was the owner, the appraisal never went higher than 99K. Now it's at 143K since he transferred the deed to his son.In a world where everyone else's values have dropped, this house's value increased almost 50% from one year to the next.
The only logical explanation was that the value was artifically low to begin with. I mean, really- how many other houses that are 2,100 sq ft have ever appraised that low? I know mine never has.
So, the lesson to be learned here is- the tax hikes will affect every one but them.
You outsiders will never be able to do any good here! I say either go back to whatever creepy little place yall came from or go to Hellen Waite (our complaint department)I ... Read More
You outsiders will never be able to do any good here! I say either go back to whatever creepy little place yall came from or go to Hellen Waite (our complaint department)I for one cant wait to play a little ball at the new Tejada Sports Park!
Connect the Dots Floresville March 28, 2012 5:26pm
It's called "tunnel vision", Jim. Like the horses driving in dowtown San Antonio- you know, where this fool likes to pay for hotel rooms on the City of Floresville's ... Read More
It's called "tunnel vision", Jim. Like the horses driving in dowtown San Antonio- you know, where this fool likes to pay for hotel rooms on the City of Floresville's back so he can get his drink on....they're all walking around with the blinders. The donkeys... and the horses.
I seriously doubt that the Mayor, City Manager or any of the Council members even read this "Draft Master Plan".
"Some master plans reveal a competing ... Read More
I seriously doubt that the Mayor, City Manager or any of the Council members even read this "Draft Master Plan".
"Some master plans reveal a competing list of projects each with approximately equal priority which are difficult to set an order of recommendations to. This is not the case with the City of FLoresville as one project has emerged above the rest in the course of this evaluation completed by M&S Engineering. The top priority for Floresville must be beginning the process of upgrading the wastewater treatment plant before potential violations begin to occur" (page 45)
"As has been stated previously, the single most important action which the city must take in the wake of this master plan is to immediately move to expand the waste water treatment plant. This cannot be emphasized enough.......According, the city must move quickly and decisively to begin the process of expanding the plant." (page 46)
"The remaining recommendations, all of which are low priority are summarized in accordance with the infrastructure category in which the fall."
#2 - Parks (page 46)
As a matter of fact, this "Draft Master Plan" place of all the following in higher priority that parks:
- Upgrade Waste water treatment plant
- Develop a Zoning Plan
- Replace Pecan Street sewer line
- Create/update impact fees for water, wastewater and streets
- Develop a water model of the Floresville water system
- Convert to Online information sharing/GIS
- Amend new subdivision regulations to include park areas or pay fee in lieu of
- Promote multimodal travel through new development ordinances and install improvements such as sidewalks and bike lanes in key areas.
So how did the Mayor and his group of followers interpret this as confirmation of the need of a Sports Complex?
I previously posted something to this effect but a council member needs to place on the agenda a discussion concerning funding the issues identified on the master plan. They ... Read More
I previously posted something to this effect but a council member needs to place on the agenda a discussion concerning funding the issues identified on the master plan. They should be prioritized, get the folks on the council on record how they vote on issues like this. Then if taxes are raised, in these times, people won't forget no matter how they are connected, when you are worried about paying your property taxes, it's not a warm and fuzzy feeling. Also taking Jim's lead, ALL BOND MEASURES SHOULD BE PLACED ON A BALLOT SEPERATELY, therefore reducing the opportunity to dovetail sewer upgrades which are needed,and regional parks and recs, which are not....
Planning for the future of the City of Floresville …. Well ….. not really.
In this presentation by M&S Engineering, they reported that the City’s wastewater plant ... Read More
Planning for the future of the City of Floresville …. Well ….. not really.
In this presentation by M&S Engineering, they reported that the City’s wastewater plant will very probably hit the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) trigger for implementation of an expansion plan by June of this year. They further projected that the City’s wastewater plant would be at 100% capacity by early 2014. M&S Engineering advised the Mayor and City Council of the urgency of this matter as the budget, design, permit and construction process could take a minimum of 20 months to complete. (Note: There is only 18 months between June of 2012 and January of 2014)
The Mayor, or any member of the City Council asked not one single question of M&S Engineering. Further more, there was no discussion and no action was taken!
Mayor Tejada asked for explanation of the impact fee proposal on water and Councilman Johnnie Gomez asked if any other potential fees that the City could charge were identified by M&S Engineering.
Our City Manager announced that the City would be using this “Draft Master Plan” going forward with the Parks Foundation and the City’s Parks and Recreation Department.
Our Mayor continues to boast on his Facebook page that this engineering study has confirmed the need for a Sports Complex and that the 12 outsiders will not be able to stop it.
It would seem to me, if the City, is in fact planning for the future, that the essentials would have the priority before parks. Essentials like water, sewer, streets, police and fire protection.
The City, under the leadership of His Majesty Daniel Tejada has continually used the proceeds from the water and sewer funds to augment the City's General Fund. As a result there is no money available for this needed expansion.
Get ready citizens for a major general bond proposal. A bond proposal to expand the sewer system and hidden in the fine print, money to build a "Regional Park" (a.k.a. Sports Complex). And don't be fooled, a bond increases the City's Debt and this debt must be paid for by something or someone. Guess who?
