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District 3 Council Member· 2025-2028

Brian Taylor

Flower Mound

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
15:40
Avg per meeting
1:58
Segments
245

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Jan 2026[44]

Cottonwood Development Traffic

The project is expected to generate significant sales tax revenue for the town.

critical↓Jun 2026[42]

FY 2026-2027 Town Budget and Tax Rate

Guides upcoming municipal spending and capital project prioritizations for the 2026-27 fiscal year budget.

critical↓Jan 2026[38]

Capital Improvement Projects Status

Multi-million dollar capital outlay funded through bond funds, 4B community development funds, and park development funds.

high↑Feb 2026[29]

Post Oak Preservation

Developers may face increased mitigation costs or design adjustments when removing protected post oak trees.

high↓Feb 2026[24]

Time-Based Shared Parking Ordinance

Reduces commercial development and paving costs for businesses.

critical↓Jan 2026[23]

Traffic Control Device Standards and Roundabouts

Minor installation costs for signs and foundation, utilizing existing spare flashers.

critical↓Jan 2026[23]

Flower Mound Arts Center

Project costs estimated at approximately $101 million for the aspirational program versus a $75 million budget.

critical→Jan 2026[22]

Valley Creek Church Pickleball Lighting Waiver

Private investment by Valley Creek Church for campus improvements.

high↓Feb 2026[21]

Utility Asset Management

Will direct future capital improvement expenditures and transportation project funding.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

commercial development

Property values near the proposed site could take a hit, and we need to verify if the promised tax revenue actually outweighs the cost of infrastructure upgrades.

high↑Feb 2026[19]

Owl and Bat House Initiatives

Financial costs are currently undetermined pending subcommittee review.

critical↑Feb 2026[19]

Public Tree Planting

None anticipated.

critical↓Jan 2026[18]

Cultural Arts Center Development

Total project cost is estimated around $49 million, funded by voter-approved bonds, with design services costing $5,038,840.

critical↓Mar 2026[17]

Utility Rate Increases

Results in a 14% rate adjustment for local gas utility customers.

high↑Feb 2026[17]

Peters Colony Memorial Park Public Art Installation

Roughly $100,000 was set aside for this project, with a similar annual public art budget requested going forward.

critical↓Feb 2026[16]

Transportation Commission Community Outreach

There is no direct fiscal impact expected for this outreach initiative.

high↑Oct 2026[15]

Tree Ordinance Regulations Update

Ordinance adjustments aim to bolster conservation funding through increased penalties and dedicated mitigation accounts.

critical↑Oct 2026[15]

Police Headquarters and Arts Center Funding Strategies

Potential 4-cent increase in the interest and sinking (I&S) tax rate for the police facility alone, with additional operating cost pressures.

medium↑May 2026[14]

Flower Mound Community History Outreach

None.

high↓Feb 2026[13]

Historical Commission Meeting Transparency

The decisions made will directly affect how much the town collects in revenue and how services are funded, potentially impacting future tax rates or service fees.

Moved or seconded (23)

Motions Taylor 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 5-02026-08-03

    Adam Schiestel moved to approve the consent agenda noting tabling item J.2 to the August 17 council meeting and tabling item J.6 to a future date.

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-07-20

    Wireless Site Marketing Agreement - Consider approval of a Site Marketing Agreement with Diamond Towers V LLC to exclusively market wireless infrastructure and manage the development of new or expanded wireless communication infrastructure on specific Town-owned properties for a period of

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 4-02026-07-20

    WWTP PTA Construction Agreement - Consider approval of a Construction Agreement with GDC Industrial, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Preliminary Treatment Area improvement project, in the amount of $4,735,820.00; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-07-06

    approve J.10 as presented

  • movedpassed 4-02026-06-15

    ZPD26-0002 - Lowe's Outdoor Storage - Public Hearing to consider a request for rezoning (ZPD26-0002 - Lowe's Outdoor Storage) to amend Planned Development District-27 (PD-27) with Retail District-2 (R-2) uses and

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 4-02026-06-15

    Chinn Chapel Field Conversion Construction Agreement - Consider approval of a Construction Agreement with Paragon Sports Constructors, inc. for the Chinn Chapel Soccer Complex Multipurpose Field Turf Conversion project, in the amount of $1,521,207.43; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 3-22026-06-01

    Adam Schiestel moved denial of item 3.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-06-01

    Brian Taylor moved to approve K.4 as presented.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-06-01

    General Obligation Improvement and Refunding Bonds - Consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, for an amount not to exceed $18,870,000.00 for the purpose of funding improvements to streets, park and recreation facil

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-06-01

    Certificates of Obligation - Consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026, for an amount not to exceed $35,265,000.00, for the purpose of paying for street, waterworks and sewer system improvements and fire-fighting facilities, establishing pa

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-05-18

    MPA26-0001 – Economic Development - Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Master Plan (MPA26-00001 – Economic Development) to amend Section 10.0 – Economic Development Plan, of the Master Plan

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-05-18

    SSP25-0007 - Solinski Enterprises - Consider a request for a Subdivision Site Plan (SSP25-0007 – Solinski Enterprises) to approve infrastructure for a non- residential subdivision with an exception to the access management policy and criteria, regarding driveway spacing, contained in the Town's Engi

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-05-04

    Fire Station 6 Construction Award - Consider approval of the GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) Amendment — Exhibit A, to the existing AIA A133 Standard Agreement with Crossland Construction Company, Inc. for Fire Station 6 construction services in the amount of $16,354,546.00; and authorization for the

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-20

    Adam Schiestel moved to approve the consent agenda.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-03-12

    Consider approval of the Community Development (TRAKiT) Software upgrade agreement, through CentralSquare Technologies, LLC in the amount of $537,801.31 over five years; and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the Town

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-03-02

    Adam Schiestel moved to approve K.6 with removal of the office retail daytime noise limit.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-03-02

    Ann Martin moved to approve K.5 as written.

  • movedpassed 7-02026-03-02

    Furst Ranch Phase 1 Development Agreement - Consider approval of a Development Agreement with 1171 Commercial NE, LLC for the construction of certain Master Planned Town Roadway and Utility improvements associated with the Furst Ranch development, in the amount of $22,168,915.20

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-03-02

    Ann Martin moved to approve K.4 as written.

  • secondedfailed 3-22026-02-02

    ZPD25-0007 - Charco Storage - Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending the zoning (ZPD25-0007 – Charco Storage) from Planned Development District-120 (PD-120) with Single-Family District 5 (SF-5) and Retail District-2 (R-2) uses to PD-120 with SF-5 and Commercial District-1 (C-1)

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (337)

Recorded while Taylor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved4-0Oct 26, 2026

Approval of October 12, 2026 Minutes

approved5-0Oct 26, 2026

MPA26-0005 Master Plan Amendment

approved5-0Oct 26, 2026

Z26-0003 Town Initiated Zoning

approved4-0Oct 26, 2026

Minutes of October 12, 2026 - Consider approval of the minutes from October 12, 2026.

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Election of Chair

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Election of Vice Chair

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Approval of September 24, 2026 meeting minutes

approved4-1Oct 22, 2026

Proposed Artwork — Lakeside East Development

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Approve minutes 9/24/26. - Consider approval of the minutes from September 24, 2026 meeting.

approved8-0Oct 20, 2026

Election of Chair

approved8-0Oct 20, 2026

Election of Vice-Chair

approved8-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of New Loan Items for Historical Collection

approved8-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of Minutes from 08/18/26

approved8-0Oct 20, 2026

Consider approval of the minutes from 08/18/26.

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 19, 2026

Consent Agenda

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 19, 2026

Reimbursement Resolution (Resolution No. 21-26)

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 19, 2026

TRP26-0004 Alexan the Point Phase II Tree Removal Permit

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 19, 2026

Health Plan Reinsurance Renewal

approved5-0Oct 19, 2026

Minutes 10/5 - Consider approval of the minutes from a Town Council Regular meeting held on October 5, 2026.

approved5-0Oct 19, 2026

Chapter 18, "Businesses," Article XII, "Massage Establishments" - Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 18, "Businesses," of the Code of Ordinances by creating Article XII, "Massage Establishments," providing regulations for…

Voting record (184)

180 yes4 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Reimbursement Resolution (Resolution No. 21-26)

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

TRP26-0004 Alexan the Point Phase II Tree Removal Permit

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Health Plan Reinsurance Renewal

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Adam Schiestel moved to approve consent agenda items J.1 through J.12 as presented.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Brian Taylor moved to approve regular item K.1 as presented.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Adam Schiestel moved approval of K.2.

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Brian Taylor moved to approve item K.3 aas presented.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Adam Schiestel moved to approve items J.1 through J.7 as presented.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Chris Drew moved to approve item K.1 as presented.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Janvier Werner moved to approve item K.2, Lightbridge Academy, as presented.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Brian Taylor moved to approve item K.3 as presented.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Clare Harris moved to approve item K.5 as presented with the addition that the plant materials may be moved to the new structure prior to final approval.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Chris Drew moved to approve item K.6 removing the extended sales of seasonal items and goods from March 31st to July 31st.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consent Items J.1 through J.7

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Red Oak Lane Sewer Line Replacement BuyBoard Award

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

CSP26-0001 - Lightbridge Academy Sign Package

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

CSP26-0002 - Town Center West Addition - Venture X Sign Package

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

ZPD26-0009 - 6905 Orchard Drive Rezoning

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

ZPD26-0003 - Home Depot Parking & Storage Rezoning

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Chris Drew moved to approve K.4 as presented.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Adam Schiestel moved to table item K.6 until a date determined by the applicant.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Adam Schiestel moved to approve items J.1 through J.18 as presented.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Clare Harris moved to approve K.5 as presented.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Adam Schiestel moved to approve an ordinance adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2027, and making appropriations for each fund and departm

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Adam Schiestel moved that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.387277 per $100 of assessed value, which is effectively a 4.55 percent increase in the tax rate; and mo

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

appoint Barbara Kraus to the Environmental Conservation Commission, Place 9 Alternate, with a term expiring 9/30/2027

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

approve K.7 as presented

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

approval

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

approve item K.8 as presented

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

table item K.9 until a future date set by the applicant

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Consent Agenda Items J.1 through J.18

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

FY 2026-27 Budget Adoption

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

FY 2026-27 Tax Rate Adoption

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Comprehensive Fee Schedule Update

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Financial Policy Update

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

TRP26-0004 Alexan The Point Phase II Tree Removal Permit

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

SP25-0023 Argyle High School Bus Parking

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

SP26-0005 Argyle HS Baseball & Softball Complex

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

SUP26-0002 Total Care ER Flower Mound

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Atmos RRM Rate Tariffs

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Janvier Werner moved to appoint or reappoint: Alan Fullbright, Place 2 Marilyn Lawson, Place 4 Toni Moffitt, Place 6 Nagesh Kunamneni, Place 8 Alternate Sue Ridnour, Place 10 Alternate with a term beg

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Janvier Werner moved to appoint or reappoint: P&Z Chair, Place 1 Bill Koenig, Place 4 with a term beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2029.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Chris Drew moved to appoint or reappoint: Charles Freeny, Place 2 Jodi Sealy, Place 4 Sarah Ahmed, Place 5 Radhika Mulastanam, Place 6 Alternate Cory Sikora, Place 7 Alternate Ken Gibson, Place 8 Alte

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Brian Taylor moved to appoint or reappoint: (TIRZ#1) Tim Whisenant, Place 2 with a term beginning December 31, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028.

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Brian Taylor moved to appoint or reappoint: Robert Morreira, Place 2 Barbara Barrios, Place 4 Chris Reed, Place 6 Chris Davidson, Place 8 Alternate Chris Grant, Place 9 Alternate with a term beginning

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Chris Drew moved to appoint or reappoint: Christine Hastings (staff), Place 2 Laurie Appelbaum, Place 3 Beth Soderberg, Place 4 Sean Lee, Place 5 Janvier Werner (Municipal Rep), Place 6 Bruce Munro, P

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Clare Harris moved to appoint or reappoint: Alison Flores De Moronta, Director 2 Pamela Dunnam, Director 4 Jennifer Beavers, Director 6 with a term beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30,

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Adam Schiestel moved to appoint or reappoint: Susan Borella, Place 2 Rick Kenyon, Place 4 Mark Mayer, Place 6 Bala Ganapavapu, Place 8 Alternate Stephanie Padgett, Place 10 Alternate with a term begin

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Janvier Werner moved to appoint or reappoint: Elizabeth Bose, Place 1 Gustavo Rojo, Place 2 Kenneth Wlash, Place 4 with a term beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2028, for even number