Farmersville council approves Futsal funding amid questions about staff involvement

Farmersville — The City Council on June 22 approved event funding for the Farmersville Elite Futsal Soccer Club following a contentious discussion about whether a City employee’s multiple roles created an appearance of conflict and whether past payments were adequately documented.

Mayor Pro Tem Araceli Ochoa laid out concerns that an administrative staff member had submitted funding applications, requested payments, and participated in processing checks while also coaching the league. Ochoa provided councilmembers with backup documentation and said city records show $8,473 in City payments to the program from August 2017 through May 2025 and that projected participant fees for a 2026 program were estimated at approximately $1,600 per month, with participant contributions across the seven-year span estimated at about $36,213. "They deserve to know that decisions are being made fairly, openly, and with appropriate accountability," Ochoa said.

Councilmembers debated oversight, documentation and whether checks should have been made payable to the Boys & Girls Club rather than to individuals or other payees. Councilmember Boyer emphasized the town’s interest in supporting youth activities while acknowledging concerns about appearance and proper process. Michael Jordan, who addressed the Council during public comment, said he "did not like what was being said because it was not true" and disputed some of the characterizations raised during the discussion.

After the debate the Council approved the funding on a 3-2 vote (motion by Councilmember Paul Boyer, seconded by Councilmember Danny Valdovinos). The Council did not specify a new policy at the meeting but Mayor Pro Tem Ochoa asked that the City adopt a clearer documentation requirement for future requests involving City resources.