Remarks by Gloria Morales Cantu
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City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“At this time, any person wishing to address the City Council on agenda or non-agenda items may be called. Speakers are requested to state their name and address for the record. Public comments are limited to five minutes per individual in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. The city council may not deliberate or take action on any matter that is not posted on the agenda. However, the council may direct staff to place the item on a future agenda.”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“Yeah, you would do that. Okay. Moving on, public hearing. Do I have any more comments from anyone?”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“As the attorney, can I say also that when we hire a city lawyer, the lawyer should represent all the council and not just one and say the reason why?”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“public hearing we'll start our public hearing on proposed property tax rate the time is 6 34. this is notice of a public hearing on a tax increase”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“THANK YOU. CAN WE DISCUSS THAT ALL THROUGH THE BUDGET SEASON?”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“I just want to say that I'm glad we have new lawyers because now they're looking into all our policies and all our ordinances. Thank you. Next, public comments? Is that it?”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“MOVING ON, THIS MEETING WILL BE ADJOURNED AT 6.54, PUBLIC HEARING. MOVING ON TO PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION, DRAFT BUDGET, FINANCE”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“7B, HEALTH INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“Thank you so much. Moving on. Rehabilitation for Watts Park.”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“Okay, thank you so much. Moving on to Texas Recreation and Parks Society.”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“MOTION MADE BY MR. LAMBERT, SECOND BY MR. MORONES. ALL IN FAVOR? MOTION PASSES BY 4-0. MOVING ON TO ITEM B, CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO IMPROVE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES AND THE USE OF CITY BARRICADES AND TRASH RECEPTICALS AS NEEDED FOR THE LIONS CLUB ANNUAL CAUSE SHOW ON MAY 1, 2027.”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“Thank you so much. Do I have any citizens comments? Do I have any council comments?”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“MOTION MADE BY COUNCILPERSON LAMBERT. SECOND BY MS. MAYOR POTENTIAL. ALL IN FAVOR? THANK YOU. 5-4 AND 0-8. ITEM C, CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VERBAL STREET FROM THIRD STREET TO THE AREA IN FRONT OF THE TASK OFFICE PRIOR TO THE RENOVATION HOME DRIVEWAY AND THE USE OF CITY BARRICADES FOR THE TRUNKER TREE EVENT ON OCTOBER THE 24TH, 2026.”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“I'll second. Motion made by Mr. MOTION PASSES 5-4, 0 AGAINST. THANK YOU SO MUCH. THANK YOU. ITEM G, CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE AND THE USE OF SITTING VERITATES, TRASH, RECEPTICLES, AND DUNSTERS AS NEEDED FOR THE WEEK AND WEEKEND OF THE 32ND ANNUAL CHOREOGRAPHY FESTIVAL.”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“I'LL SECOND. MOTION MADE BY MAYOR POCHIN FLORES, SECOND BY BARERA CANTU, COUNCILWOMAN BARERA CANTU. ALL IN FAVOR? MOTION PASSES. I MEAN, ALL AGAINST? MOTION PASSES, THREE, FOUR, TWO AGAINST. MOVING ON, CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SEVENTH STREET WATER, WASTEWATER, AND ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UTILIZING SEVERAL TRUSHLESS SOLUTIONS THROUGH FIVE-WORD CONTRACT 26-227-527 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 571,515. AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“MOTION MADE BY MS. COUNCILWOMAN DORA MARRERO-CANTUL, SECOND BY MAYOR POTENTIAL FRANCIS LORES. ALL IN FAVOR? MOTION PASSES. 5-4-0 AGAINST. ITEM G. CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NUMBER 2026-025, ADOPTING”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NUMBER 20-26-018, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FLORIDA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF HOSPITAL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF 21,000 BY THE WILSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE FLORIDA LOCAL EVENT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 351 OF THE CITY OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE, FINDING THAT THE Expedentia promotes tourism and the conventions and hotel industry and provides for related matters.”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“Motion made by Councilperson Doral Barguero-Santos, seconded by Councilperson Felix Cantu, all in favor?”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“MOTION MADE BY MS. DORVALERA-CANTU. DO I HAVE A SECOND? SECONDED BY MS. DORVALERA-CANTU. DO ALL IN FAVOR? MOTION PASSES 5-4, 0 AGAINST. MOVING ON, CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NUMBER 2026.0 VALORANT TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027. I'M ALSO ASKING TO TABLE THIS ITEM UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING.”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“I'M SECOND. OKAY, THANK YOU, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. SECOND BY MR. COUNCILPERSON MARIO MORONES. ALL IN FAVOR? Item J, consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve the recommendations for a better work for the installation of water fountains at city parks.”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026
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“Do I have a motion for this? Mayor, I'll make a motion to go ahead and approve the recommendation for bid award for the installation of water fountains at the city parks. Do I have a second? MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PORTUNE-FLORES, SECOND BY BARRETA-CANTU, COUNCILWOMAN BARRETA-CANTU. ALL IN FAVOR?”
City Council · Aug 26, 2026