Adam Schiestel
About
Adam Schiestel's platform appears to focus on fiscal responsibility and property tax relief, as evidenced by the increase in the homestead exemption. His actions on the council also indicate a focus on development, with approvals for mixed-use projects and public improvement districts, while also showing a willingness to deny certain types of development such as self-storage facilities.
Campaign promises (2)
- taxesFlower Mound homestead exemption to increase to 20%.Related votes
- taxesFlower Mound approves homestead exemption increase.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 2:59:04
- Avg per meeting
- 7:28
- Segments
- 3449
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2026-2027 Town Budget and Tax Rate
Guides upcoming municipal spending and capital project prioritizations for the 2026-27 fiscal year budget.
Capital Improvement Projects Status
Projects are funded through approved municipal capital improvement budgets, including grant awards such as $147,199 secured for Westchester Park.
Valley Creek Church Pickleball Lighting Waiver
Private investment by Valley Creek Church for campus improvements.
Flower Mound Arts Center
Nominal costs for plaques or recognition items will be integrated within existing operational budgets.
Traffic Control Device Standards and Roundabouts
Minor installation costs for signs and foundation, utilizing existing spare flashers.
Utility Asset Management
Will direct future capital improvement expenditures and transportation project funding.
Time-Based Shared Parking Ordinance
Reduces commercial development and paving costs for businesses.
Utility Rate Increases
Results in a 14% rate adjustment for local gas utility customers.
Owl and Bat House Initiatives
None reported.
Argyle High School Athletic Complex Site Plan
Private investment in school facilities supporting district transportation and athletic programs.
Board and Commission Appointments
These volunteer positions are unpaid and have no direct financial impact on the town budget.
Flower Mound Community History Outreach
None.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulation
None to town revenues beyond standard permitting fees.
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.
Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report Review
Impacts future development fees and municipal infrastructure funding across roadway, water, and wastewater systems.
Fire Station Improvements
The GMP construction contract is valued at $16,354,546.00.
Park and Trail Funding
The fundraiser is a private effort for the Cub Scouts and does not impact the town budget.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulation
None.
Home Depot Parking & Storage Rezoning
None on town funds; private commercial investment.
Tales for Tails Reading Program and Shelter Visibility
Minimal impact, largely driven by volunteers.
Moved or seconded (31)
Motions Schiestel 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.
- movedpassed 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.
- movedpassed 4-02026-07-20
Adam Schiestel moved to approve consent agenda items J.1 though J.4 as presented.
- movedpassed 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 5-02026-07-06
LDR26-0001 - Time-Based Shared Parking - Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Land Development Regulations (LDR26-0001 – Time- Based Shared Parking) by amending Chapter 82, "Development Standards," related to off-street parking. (PZ recommended approval by a vote of 5 to 0 at its
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-07-06
Adam Schiestel moved to approve J.1 through J.9 as presented.
- movedpassed 3-22026-06-01
Adam Schiestel moved denial of item 3.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-01
Adam Schiestel moved to approve K.5 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-01
Adam Schiestel moved to approve consent agenda items 1 thru 9 as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-18
Adam Schiestel moved to approve consent agenda items 1-4.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-18
Historical Commission Appointment (Patrick Martin)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-18
Denco 9-1-1 Board of Managers Nomination
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-18
Prologis 380 Agreement - Public Hearing to consider approval of a Chapter 380 Agreement with Prologis for the economic development of Flower Mound, and authorization for the Mayor to execute same on behalf of Town
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-13
Ann Martin moved to approve the consent agenda as written.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-04
Solid Waste Contract Amendment
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-04
Adam Schiestel moved to approve consent agenda items J.1-8
- movedpassed 4-12026-04-20
ZPD25-0008 - Lakeside Crossing Residence Inn - Public Hearing to consider an ordinance for rezoning (ZPD25-0008 – Lakeside Crossing Residence Inn) to amend Planned Development No. 153 (PD-153) with Campus Commercial uses for both residential and non-residential uses to allow for an extended stay hot
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-20
Adam Schiestel moved to approve the consent agenda.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-12
Consider approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-12026-03-02
LDR25-0004 - Parking Mitigation and Foundational Planting Update - Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Land Development Regulations (LDR25-0004 – Parking Mitigation and Foundational Planting Update) by amending Chapter 74, “General Provisions” and Chapter 82, "Development
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-02
Adam Schiestel moved to approve K.6 with removal of the office retail daytime noise limit.
Decisions during term (334)
Recorded while Schiestel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Annual Election of Chair
Annual Election of Vice-Chair
Approval of Consent Agenda
Consider approval of the minutes from August 26, 2026.
ADJOURN
Approval of August 4, 2026 Minutes
TRP26-0006 Arrowhead Drive Tree Removal Permit
TRP26-0002 Cottonwood Tree Removal Permit
Consent Agenda
Red Oak Lane Sewer Line Replacement BuyBoard Award
CSP26-0001 - Lightbridge Academy
CSP26-0002 - Town Center West Addition - Venture X
ZPD26-0009 - 6905 Orchard Drive
ZPD26-0003 - Home Depot Parking & Storage
Minutes 9/15 - Consider approval of the minutes from a Town Council Work Session meeting held on September 15, 2026.
Minutes 9/17 - Consider approval of the minutes from a Town Council Work Session meeting held on September 17, 2026.
Minutes 9/21 - Consider approval of the minutes from a Town Council Regular meeting held on September 21, 2026.
Artwork donation for Green Acres Farm Memorial Park - Consider approval of an artwork donation at Green Acres Farm Memorial Park from the Green Acres Project, Elm Fork Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists.
Annual Election of Board Chair
Annual Election of Board Vice-Chair
Voting record (204)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.