Place 6 Council Member· 2018-2027
Biju Mathew
Coppell
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- Meetings spoken in
- 39
- Total speaking time
- 2:37:00
- Avg per meeting
- 4:02
- Segments
- 3385
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Top issues during term (20)
Community Aquatic Center Partnership
Speakers estimated about $500,000 in annual revenue against roughly $484,000 in operating costs, but total construction cost is unknown; a feasibility study is the ask.
Zoning Code Updates for Data Centers and Crypto Mining
No direct cost to taxpayers — this is regulatory, but it shapes whether power-hungry facilities can operate here.
Planned Development-214 Revision 11-Commercial (PD-214R11-C)
Commercial development will generate property and sales tax revenue for the city.
Wagon Wheel Tennis and Pickleball Center Improvements
Future capital expenditures will be evaluated during upcoming budget retreats if the council decides to pursue expansion.
Housing Market Trends
None discussed.
Strategic Planning
Long-term master planning influences future city technology budgets and capital allocations.
Building Code Adoption
Potential remediation costs for the commercial property owner.
FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget and Tax Rate Adoption
Balances operating revenues and expenditures at approximately $78.9 million while establishing a $5 million public safety equipment replacement fund.
Road Maintenance and Infrastructure
$3.14 million maximum from the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund using quarter-cent sales tax revenue.
Park Project Prioritization
Impacts were not specified as no formal budget actions were scheduled.
Library Operations and Community Reports
Routine library operations are managed within the approved city budget.
Sandy Lake Commercial Center Zoning & Traffic Concerns
None directly on city funds; private investment funds the commercial center.
Winding Hollow and Stream G-2 Drainage Improvements
About $1 million for design combined; construction of Winding Hollow is estimated around $1 million more, paid from the Drainage Utility District Fund.
Heather Glen Drainage Improvements Design
Total expenditure of $1,007,300 from the Drainage Utility District Fund.
Non-Park Facility Naming Policy
No cost — naming costs were deliberately removed from the draft.
Council Chambers ADA Remodel
$1.53 million from the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund, plus $68,410 for seating.
Municipal Resolution on Electric Bicycle Regulation
None at this time.
MacArthur Park Fence Discussion
Potential capital maintenance costs will be discussed.
FOARD Task Force Meeting Cancellation
Shammy's Car Wash Special Use Permit
Private commercial investment funded by the developer.
Moved or seconded (14)
Motions Mathew 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.
- moved2026-05-26
Consider approval of a demolition contract with Garrett Demolition for a City initiated demolition of the substandard residential structure at 631 Stratford Lane in accordance with the Building and Standards Commission Order in the amount of $63,760; and authorize the City Manager to sign
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-05-26
Consider approval of a demolition contract with Garrett Demolition for a City initiated demolition of the substandard residential structure at 631 Stratford Lane in accordance with the Building and Standards Commission Order in the amount of $63,760; and authorize the City Manager to sign
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-22026-04-28
General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Ordinance 2026-1646)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-04-14
to continue the public hearing until May 12, 2026.
- movedpassed2026-04-14
to hold the Public Hearing open and continue it until April 28, 2026.
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Consent Agenda Items A through L be approved.
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Consider approval of the Minutes: March 10, 2026. CM 2026-03-10.pdf Attachments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
Consent Agenda Items A through L be approved.
- secondedpassed2026-03-10
close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions
- secondedpassed2025-11-11
that this agenda item be approved.
- secondedpassed2025-11-11
to close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item with the following conditions: 1. Additional comments may be generated upon detailed engineering permit reviews. 2. To appr…
- secondedpassed2025-09-09
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by Councilmember Biju Mathew, to approve and accept the agenda item as presented.
- secondedpassed2025-07-08
this Agenda Item be approved
- movedpassed2025-03-11
to approve this agenda item
Decisions during term (234)
Recorded while Mathew was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Items A through E
Consent Agenda
Consider approval of the Minutes: October 13, 2026.
Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the North Texas Toll Authority, to provide police services on a specified portion of Sam Rayburn Tollway, Highway 121; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Approval of September 17, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Special Use Permit - Shammy's Car Wash (SUP-1272-C)
Consider approval of the September 17, 2026, Planning and Zoning meeting minutes.
Consent Agenda Items A through N
Ordinance amending FY 2025-2026 budget (Consent Item C)
Council Chambers Remodel contract (Consent Item D)
Spanish Moss Drive reconstruction (Consent Item F)
Geotechnical testing agreement (Consent Item G)
Fire Station 2 architectural services (Consent Item H)
Data center and crypto mining zoning text amendments (Item 9)
Consent Agenda Items A-P and R
TML Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election
TML Resolution on E-Bike Regulation
Purchase of Audio/Video Hardware and Services from Forte
Purchase of Firewall Licensing and Maintenance from Driven
Consider approval of the Minutes: September 8, 2026.
Voting record (45)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Agenda Items A through E
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, to revise the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to increase the funding for the CORE, to keep the
A motion was made by by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by Councilmember Ramesh Premkumar, to revise the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to increase the funding for the CORE, to k
Close the Public Hearing and approved the Proposed Budget as revised.
Budget Revision: CORE Evening Hours
Budget Revision: Sunshine Room and Recreation Coordinator
Budget Revision: Service Organizations and Education Foundation
The additional fund would come directly from the general fund, so I believe we should carefully consider the impact on our overall budget...
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Mark Hill, to approved the item as presented.
Maximum Proposed Tax Rate Setting
Expressed concern over the 6.75% increase in operating expenditures outpacing revenue growth and proposed core operating hour reductions.
Reinstatement of Service Organization Funding
Supported maintaining funding for community service organizations.
Consent Agenda Items A through H
CRDC Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds Resolution
Approval of Consent Agenda Items A through F
Approval of Distance Variance for St. Ann's Catholic Parish
Approval of Demolition Contract for 631 Stratford Lane
Award of RFP #220 for Smart Cities Master Plan
Removal of Lynn Jenkins from Smart City Board
close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item with the following conditions
close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item with the following conditions
to amend the underlying motion by adding the following condition: Trash pick up timeframe is limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.
to adopt the ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Coppell, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026 with maximum savings of 5% and approving all other matters related t
Adoption of General Obligation Refunding Bonds Ordinance No. 2026-1646
Denial of Special Use Permit for Concrete Batch Plant (S-1271-LI)
Denial of Planned Development Zoning Change for Sandy Lake Commercial Center (PD-214R10-C)
to amend the underlying motion by permitting removal of the tree in question and to assess the tree mitigation fees.
close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda item.
close the Public Hearing, approve the Item subject to conditions 1-2 and 4-6,with approval to remove the ash tree in question, and waive the tree mitigation fees with the conditions outlined as follow
PD-250R26R2-H Zoning Change Request (767 W. Main Street)
close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions
close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda item subject to the conditions presented
PD-213R8-H Lost Creek Live/Work Addition
PD-326-MF-2 Multi-Family Age-Restricted Apartments
Consent Agenda Items C through I
Dallas Central Appraisal District Board Election Resolution
Zoning Amendment and Conceptual Plan for Natera Headquarters
Consent Item S be approved
Consent Agenda Item S - TML Decorum Resolution
Expressed opposition to restricting residents from speaking their minds freely.