Place 3 Council Member· 2021-2027
Richard Fleming
Carrollton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 39
- Total speaking time
- 3:09:52
- Avg per meeting
- 4:52
- Segments
- 3182
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Top issues during term (20)
Flock Camera Privacy Concerns
Council recently approved a multi-million dollar Flock contract, per the speaker.
Multi-Year Budget Sustainability
Will shape the allocation of city resources and property tax considerations in the upcoming budget cycle.
District 35E Municipal Management District
The district would shoulder an estimated $35-45 million in infrastructure costs instead of the city, though council remains cautious about long-term obligations.
Hebron and Marsh Multifamily Development
The MOU is non-binding and does not commit city funds at this time.
Infrastructure and Bond Projects
Up to $6 million over three years, capped at $2 million annually.
Atmos Energy pipeline projects in Carrollton
Atmos invested $5.8 million in Carrollton in 2025; project costs are borne by Atmos, not the city.
DART Governance Reform
Aimed at protecting municipal revenues and securing state authorization for tourism and hotel tax programs.
DART funding dispute
The agreements aim to redirect millions in sales tax revenue toward local street and mobility projects over the next six years.
Community Access and Facility Use Partnerships
Operational and maintenance cost-sharing may be discussed regarding facility partnerships.
City and School District Joint Planning and Bond Updates
Details on bond project expenditures and funding allocations will be presented during the updates.
Mobile Food Vendor Regulations
Disaster Debris Monitoring Services
Communication Plan for Major Roadway Projects
Water sustainability at the Josie Ranch pocket prairie
Unknown; no cost estimate was given.
Alpine X Development RFP Review
Involves tens of millions in private horizontal investment alongside proposed tax abatements, TIRZ extensions, and a city-funded event center and parking structure.
Expansion of In-House Street Sweeping for Stormwater Management
The purchase totals $1,240,691.10, funded through the stormwater utility budget with three new full-time positions.
Short-Term Rental Regulation and Neighborhood Compatibility
Property values and neighborhood stability could be impacted by short-term rental saturation.
NTECC Public Safety and AI Dispatch Upgrades
Operational costs are shared among member cities (Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell) with efficiency savings gained through AI automation.
I-35E Phase 2 Construction
State-funded major transportation project.
Children's Advocacy Center Funding
Annual funding request of $104,000.
Decisions during term (284)
Recorded while Fleming was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Items 11-14 (Frost Bank amendment, Fuelman fuel cards, ambulance body, police classification ordinance)
Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee appointments
Library Board appointments
Museum and Historic Advisory Committee appointments
Neighborhood Advisory Commission appointments
Parks and Recreation Board appointments
Planning and Zoning Commission appointments
Property Standards Board appointments
Traffic Advisory Committee appointments
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board appointments
Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Corpay Technologies Operating Company, LLC DBA Fuelman Credit Card Via An Inter-Local Agreement With OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Network For Fuel Purchases In An Amount…
Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Approve A Contract For The Purchase Of One Ambulance Body From Frazer LTD Through An Interlocal Agreement With HGAC Purchasing Cooperative In An Amount Not To Exceed $376,117.50.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Items 8-11, 13, 15-21 as amended)
Approval of Street Sweepers Purchase (Item 12)
Approval of HVS Consulting Contract (Item 14)
Approval of Special Use Permit for LC Event Center (Item 22)
Approval of Special Use Permit for Inspire Institute (Item 23)
Approval of Special Use Permit for Clawture Arcade (Item 24)
Approval of Special Use Permit for Alamon Trailer Sales (Item 25)
Approval of PD Amendment for Scenthound Carrollton (Item 26)
Voting record (66)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Councilmember Axberg moved to approve Item 13
Cooperative Agreement Renewal with Flock Safety (Item 13)
Voted against the renewal due to concerns over interior surveillance, civil liberties, and the belief that residents should have the opportunity to vote on the investment.
FY2027 Operating and Capital Budget Adoption
FY2026 Property Tax Rate and Levy Establishment
Ratification of Property Tax Increase
Consent Agenda Approval
Repeal of Special Use Permit 523 for Coded Lounge Café
Councilmember Axberg moved to approve Item 20; Councilmember Cline seconded the motion.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 11-14
Consent Agenda (Items 10-17)
Resolution Authorizing Easement Agreements for Carrollton Black Cemetery Phase 1
After discussing the placement of parking spaces with city management, he understood they would not infringe upon burial sites.
Approval of March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Agreement with Onyx Paving & Utility, LLC for Boring and Trenching Services
Agreement with Onyx Paving & Utility, LLC for Sidewalk Replacement
Agreement with Road Master Striping, LLC for Street Pavement Markings
Nomination to Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
Third Extension to Civil Service Employee Injury Leave
2025 Homeland Security Grant Program Application and Acceptance Resolution
2026 Homeland Security Grant Program Application and Acceptance Resolution
Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County for Park Terrace Subdivision Overlay
Appointment of New Members to Carrollton Police Reserve
Adoption of Amended Program Year 2025 CDBG Plan of Action and Budget
Approval of Consent Agenda (Excluding Item 10)
Approval of Revised October 28, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda Items 8-17
First United Methodist Church Zoning Amendment (PLZ 2025-180)
HEB Zoning Amendment at Parker Road and Josey Lane (PLZ 2025-182)
Zoning Amendment Denial for IBP 9 (Hebron & Marsh)
Cited council policy that new multifamily units should be restricted to transit-oriented development areas.
Councilmember Carpenter moved to approve Item 27 as stipulated to extend the right hand Marsh turn lane.
Oak Creek Tennis Center Management Services Agreement
approve Agenda Item 16
Board and Commission Appointments (Items 13-22)
Believed the appointment process lacked public transparency and did not properly disclose candidate names in advance.
approve Consent Agenda Item 16 as amended
Councilmember Cline moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 17 as amended
Mayor Pro Tem Axberg moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 18 as amended
approve Consent Agenda Item 13 as amended
approve Consent Agenda Item 15 as amended
Councilmember Cline moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 19 as amended
Councilmember Palacios moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 21 as amended
Councilmember Palacios moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 20 as amended
Mayor Pro Tem Axberg moved to approve Consent Agenda Item 22 as amended
approve Consent Agenda Item 14 as amended
Approval of Zoning Amendment for Aspens Rosemeade Senior Living (Case No. PLZ 2025-132)
Voted against the zoning amendment due to concerns over affordable housing loss and displacement.
Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Pennymac Loan Services, LLC
Expressed skepticism regarding the economic return, sales tax impact, and use of taxpayer funds for the relocation project.