Council Member Place 5· 2021-2027
Zahnd Schlensker
Forney
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 0:12
- Avg per meeting
- 0:04
- Segments
- 12
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Top issues during term (17)(General)
Data Center Prohibition
Could alter future commercial and industrial tax revenues and economic development opportunities related to technology infrastructure.
District boundary expansion of approximately 13.6253 acres
Not specified in the provided materials.
Animal Shelter Operations
The committee's discussions may eventually lead to budget requests for facility improvements or staffing.
Historic District Preservation
Private property investment by the homeowner.
Citywide Drainage Study and Stormwater Utility District
The study costs $95,500 from current operating funds, and future implementation will establish monthly drainage fees for residents and commercial property owners.
Construction Noise and Hours
Negligible impact on city finances, though builders may face schedule adjustments.
infrastructure maintenance
Project costs will be evaluated through community feedback and future bond allocations.
Annual Board and Commission Reappointments
None directly associated with volunteer appointments.
healthcare infrastructure
Expect a boost to the local economy through new healthcare jobs and increased property values near the facility.
municipal governance
Potentially minor costs associated with legislative lobbying efforts.
Land Use Assumptions and 10-Year Growth Projections
Accurate growth projections ensure efficient allocation of capital improvement funds.
Zoning Amendment for 13.997 Acres Near U.S. Highway 80
Potential long-term increase in property tax base through future commercial development.
teen curfew policy
It’s a minor administrative cost to update the city code, but it saves the city from potential legal headaches down the road.
motto display policy
It won't cost much to put up the signs, though any future legal challenges could run up the city's legal bills.
ethics ordinance reform
While there's no direct price tag yet, better ethics rules usually mean fewer costly legal messes and scandals down the road.
government facility relocation
Moving costs and potential facility upgrades will likely be reflected in the city's upcoming operational budget.
population growth
You'll likely see a boost in the local tax base, but expect higher costs for road improvements and public services to handle the surge.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Schlensker 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 5-02026-06-02
Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-02
Council Member Salgado moved to schedule formal approval of the proposed ordinance at the June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-05-19
Council Member Salgado moved to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Council Member Traylor moved to Remove the Item from the Table.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Council Member Schlensker moved to approve the item as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-21
Council Member Schlensker moved to deliberate the item in Executive Session.
- secondedpassed 6-02026-04-07
Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the item as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-17
Consider approval of the acceptance of public improvements for the Costco Project. (Staff 66 recommends approval of the item.) 67 [APPROVED] 68 69
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-17
Council Member Schlensker moved to approve the Minutes as presented.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-17
Council Member Schlensker moved to adopt the item as presented.
- seconded2026-02-17
Council Member Salgado moved to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Traylor moved to approve the item as presented, with the membership consisting of five (5) members.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Council Member Salgado amended her motion to approve the item incorporating the amendments requested by staff
- secondedpassed 5-02026-02-17
Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 4-12026-01-20
Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to deny the item.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Council Member Salgado moved to adopt the item as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
deny the item because the site plan for the Club Car Wash cannot move forward as they have no approved conditional use permit for that site.
- secondedpassed 4-02026-01-20
Mayor Pro Tem Helm moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-01-20
Ordinance 26-06: Habitual Criminal and Nuisance Properties
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-01-06
Council Member Schlensker moved to approve the item as presented.
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Schlensker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
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