Place 1 Council Member (Mayor Pro Tem)· 2023-2029
Jim Walker
Coppell
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 44
- Total speaking time
- 4:50:07
- Avg per meeting
- 6:36
- Segments
- 6130
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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 (40)
Motions Walker 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.
- movedpassed2026-05-12
Amended Employment Contract for City Manager Mike Land
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedfailed 3-42026-04-14
close the Public Hearing and approve the agenda item.
- movedpassed 5-22026-04-14
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 condition…
- movedpassed2026-04-14
close the Public Hearing and approve the Ordinance as presented.
- secondedpassed 5-22026-03-10
close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions
- secondedpassed2026-02-24
Consent Agenda Items A through D be approved
- movedpassed2026-01-13
Consent Agenda Items A through D be approved.
- movedpassed2025-12-09
to close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions: 1. There may be additional comments at the time of Building Permit and Detail Engineer…
- movedpassed2025-11-11
Consent Agenda Items A through G be approved
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.
- secondedpassed2025-10-14
close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following conditions
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.
- movedpassed2025-10-14
Consent Agenda Items A, and C through Q be approved.
- movedpassed2025-09-23
Consent Agenda Items A through H be approved.
- secondedpassed2025-09-09
Consider award of RFQ #214 Architectural Services for Fire Station 3; to PGAL Inc. Corporation; including architectural and engineering services related to the design, construction documents and construction administration; in the amount of $687,500.00; funded in the Facilities
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-09-09
Consent Agenda Items A through R be approved
- secondedpassed2025-09-09
Consider approval of awarding a contract to Next Gen Construction; for the replacement of the low slope roof section and recoat of the metal roof at the Cozby Library; utilizing TIPS #23010402; in the amount of $739,892.00; as budgeted in the Facilities Infrastructure Maintenance
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (234)
Recorded while Walker 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 (54)
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
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by Councilmember Mark Hill, to approved the item as presented.
Maximum Proposed Tax Rate Setting
Reinstatement of Service Organization Funding
Highlighted the value of volunteerism and direct classroom funding through the Education Foundation.
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
Consent Agenda Approval
General Obligation Refunding Bonds Ordinance
St. Constantine School Special Use Permit Revision
CCPD Budget Approval with SRO Amendment
Election of CCPD Board President and Vice President
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
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)
Supported the application to provide optionality for the property owner given existing vacancies and low evening traffic.
PD-296R-LI Zoning Change and Office Building (Creekview Drive)
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
Believes the state legislature should not be petitioned to restrict local authority and emphasized the importance of First Amendment protections.
Adoption of FY 2025-26 Municipal Budget
Adoption of FY 2025-26 Tax Rate
Ratification of FY 2025-26 Budget Property Tax Revenue Increase
adding "verification of student enrollment on a 2/3/5 day basis each semester" to Condition 3
close the Public Hearing and approve this Agenda Item subject to the amended conditions
St. Constantine School Special Use Permit Revision
St. Constantine School Special Use Permit
Voted against the motion due to concerns regarding traffic and school operations.
Master Fee Schedule Amendment for Rolling Oaks Memorial Center
Moved to amend the non-resident burial fee to $10,000 to better align with market rates and protect resident access.