Texas Record
Flower Mound
CH

Clare Harris

District 5 Council Member2026-2029

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
25
Total speaking time
1:35:23
Avg per meeting
3:49
Segments
1383

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Jun 2026[64]

FY 2026-2027 Town Budget and Tax Rate

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

critical↑Feb 2026[40]

Capital Improvement Projects Status

Projects are funded through approved municipal capital improvement budgets, including grant awards such as $147,199 secured for Westchester Park.

critical↑Jan 2026[33]

Valley Creek Church Pickleball Lighting Waiver

Private investment by Valley Creek Church for campus improvements.

critical↓Apr 2026[31]

Flower Mound Arts Center

Nominal costs for plaques or recognition items will be integrated within existing operational budgets.

critical↓Apr 2026[31]

Traffic Control Device Standards and Roundabouts

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

high→Feb 2026[31]

Utility Asset Management

Will direct future capital improvement expenditures and transportation project funding.

high↓Apr 2026[27]

Time-Based Shared Parking Ordinance

Reduces commercial development and paving costs for businesses.

critical↓Feb 2026[24]

Utility Rate Increases

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

high↑Feb 2026[21]

Owl and Bat House Initiatives

None reported.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Argyle High School Athletic Complex Site Plan

Private investment in school facilities supporting district transportation and athletic programs.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Board and Commission Appointments

These volunteer positions are unpaid and have no direct financial impact on the town budget.

medium↑May 2026[17]

Flower Mound Community History Outreach

None.

medium↑Aug 2026[15]

Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulation

None to town revenues beyond standard permitting fees.

high↓Apr 2026[15]

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.

high↑Feb 2026[13]

Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report Review

Impacts future development fees and municipal infrastructure funding across roadway, water, and wastewater systems.

critical↓Apr 2026[12]

Fire Station Improvements

The GMP construction contract is valued at $16,354,546.00.

critical↓Apr 2026[12]

Park and Trail Funding

The fundraiser is a private effort for the Cub Scouts and does not impact the town budget.

high↓Feb 2026[12]

Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulation

None.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Home Depot Parking & Storage Rezoning

None on town funds; private commercial investment.

medium↑Feb 2026[11]

Tales for Tails Reading Program and Shelter Visibility

Minimal impact, largely driven by volunteers.

Moved or seconded (23)

Motions Harris 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

    SUP26-0003 - Kensington Estates Lot 1, Block A Accessory Dwelling - Public Hearing to consider an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit No. 503 (SUP26-0003 – Kensington Estates Lot 1, Block A Accessory Dwelling Unit) to permit an accessory dwelling. The property is generally located east of Sceni

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 4-02026-07-20

    Adam Schiestel moved to approve consent agenda items J.1 though J.4 as presented.

  • secondedpassed 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

  • secondedpassed 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

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-06-01

    Adam Schiestel moved to approve K.5 as presented.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-05-18

    Denco 9-1-1 Board of Managers Nomination

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 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

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-05-13

    Janvier Werner moved to elect Brian Taylor to serve as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem.

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-04-13

    SP25-0022 - Flower Mound Fire Station 6 - Consider a request for a Site Plan (SP25-0022 – Flower Mound Fire Station 6) to develop a fire station. The property is generally located east of Canyon Falls Drive and West of Denton Creek Boulevard

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 6-02026-04-13

    SP25-0016 - Caliber Collision - Consider a request for a Site Plan (SP25-0016 – Caliber Collision) to develop an auto painting or body shop. The property is generally located south of Justin Road and east of Long Prairie Road

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-04-13

    STAKES: 6' LONG GREEN METAL T-POSTS

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-03-09

    SUP25-0008 - JSP Banquets - Public Hearing to consider an ordinance granting Specific Use Permit No. 501 (SUP25-0008 – JSP Banquets) to permit an assembly hall use. The property is generally located west of Morriss Road and south of Littlejohn Court along Flower Mound Road

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 6-02026-03-09

    MISC26-0001 - Charco Storage Re-Application Waiver - Consider approval of a request (MISC26-0001 - Charco Storage Re-Application Waiver) for a waiver to the one-year waiting period required after denial of zoning amendment request by the Town Council in order to allow acceptance of new zoning amendm

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed2026-02-23

    recommend approval of H.5. as presented in the agenda caption.

  • movedpassed 6-02026-02-23

    SP25-0024 - Fortezza - Consider a request for a site plan (SP25-0024 – Fortezza) to develop one mixed-use building. The property is generally located east of Sunset Boulevard and south of Lakeside Village Boulevard

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-02-23

    SOD VARIETY TO BE AS SPECIFIED ON THE LANDSCAPE PLAN

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2026-02-23

    recommend approval of H.4. as presented in the agenda caption, with a modification to Section 98-2, to see a less restrictive approach to the maximum number of employees, clients, …

  • secondedpassed2026-02-23

    SP25-0019 - Forestwood Middle School Track Replacement - Public Hearing to consider a request for a site plan (SP25-0019 – Forestwood Middle School Track Replacement) to redevelop an outdoor athletic area, with an exception to Section 82-302, “Compatibility buffer,” of the Code of Ordinances. The pr

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 6-02026-02-09

    MISC25-0004 - Mavis Tires and Brakes Elevations - Consider a request for a meritorious design exception (MISC25-0004 - Mavis Tires and Brakes Elevations) to the urban design plan pursuant to Section 98-1163, "Exterior wall construction for non-residential buildings," of the Code of Ordinances for an

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 6-02026-02-09

    SP25-0021 - Marcus High School Locker Room Addition - Consider a request for a Site Plan (SP25-0021 - Marcus High School Locker Room Addition) to develop an additional locker room with a waiver to the roof pitch requirement pursuant to Section 98-1163, "Exterior wall construction for nonresidential

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (334)

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

approved6-0Oct 7, 2026

Annual Election of Chair

approved6-0Oct 7, 2026

Annual Election of Vice-Chair

approved6-0Oct 7, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

approved6-0Oct 7, 2026

Consider approval of the minutes from August 26, 2026.

approvedOct 7, 2026

ADJOURN

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

Approval of August 4, 2026 Minutes

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

TRP26-0006 Arrowhead Drive Tree Removal Permit

approved6-0Oct 6, 2026

TRP26-0002 Cottonwood Tree Removal Permit

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 5, 2026

Consent Agenda

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 5, 2026

Red Oak Lane Sewer Line Replacement BuyBoard Award

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 5, 2026

CSP26-0001 - Lightbridge Academy

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 5, 2026

CSP26-0002 - Town Center West Addition - Venture X

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 5, 2026

ZPD26-0009 - 6905 Orchard Drive

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 5, 2026

ZPD26-0003 - Home Depot Parking & Storage

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Minutes 9/15 - Consider approval of the minutes from a Town Council Work Session meeting held on September 15, 2026.

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Minutes 9/17 - Consider approval of the minutes from a Town Council Work Session meeting held on September 17, 2026.

approved5-0Oct 5, 2026

Minutes 9/21 - Consider approval of the minutes from a Town Council Regular meeting held on September 21, 2026.

approved5-0Oct 5, 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.

approved7-0Oct 1, 2026

Annual Election of Board Chair

approved6-0Oct 1, 2026

Annual Election of Board Vice-Chair

Voting record (178)

173 yes2 no3 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consent Agenda

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Red Oak Lane Sewer Line Replacement BuyBoard Award

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

CSP26-0001 - Lightbridge Academy

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

CSP26-0002 - Town Center West Addition - Venture X

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

ZPD26-0009 - 6905 Orchard Drive

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

ZPD26-0003 - Home Depot Parking & Storage

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Chris Drew moved to approve K.4 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 to approve items J.1 through J.18 as presented.

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

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

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

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Janvier Werner moved to appoint or reappoint: Sweety Bowman, Place 2 Marsha Gavitt, Place 4 Kathy Blair, Place 6 Sharon Gentry, Place 8 Peggy Riddle, Place 10 with a term beginning October 1, 2026 and

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Adam Schiestel moved to appoint or reappoint: Jason Hobbs, Place 2 Ryan Geddie, Place 4 Deb Fitzpatrick, Place 6 Kelly Furnas, Place 7 Danielle Workman, Place 8 Alternate Mike Bean, Place 9 Alternate

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Adam Schiestel moved to appoint or reappoint: (TIRZ#2) Mayor, Place 1 Council Place 2, Place 3 Council Place 4, Place 5 Council Place 5, Place 6 with Places 1,3,5,and 6 with a term beginning December

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Animal Services Board Appointments

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Board of Adjustment / Oil & Gas Board of Appeals Appointments

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Appointments

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Community Development Corporation Appointments

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Cultural Arts Commission Appointments

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Environmental Conservation Commission Appointments

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Historical Commission Appointments

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Parks Board Appointments

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission / SMARTGrowth Commission Appointments

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

School Liaison Committee Appointments

Voted yesSep 17, 2026

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1) Appointments

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