Jim Walker
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- Meetings spoken in
- 42
- Total speaking time
- 4:44:24
- Avg per meeting
- 6:46
- Segments
- 5797
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Top issues during term (20)
Wagon Wheel Tennis and Pickleball Center Improvements
$94,220.00 funded by the CRDC.
Housing Market Trends
None discussed.
Road Maintenance and Infrastructure
A total award of $3,136,743.60 utilizing the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund's quarter-cent sales tax revenue.
Strategic Planning
The contract is valued at $459,000, funded from the General Fund assigned fund balance.
Zoning Code Updates for Data Centers and Crypto Mining
Potential long-term effects on local tax revenues and infrastructure demands from industrial tech operations.
Smart City Infrastructure Development
Financial impacts will depend on future budgetary allocations for proposed technology projects.
Traffic Safety and Congestion
No direct fiscal impact is anticipated from adopting the resolution.
Building Code Adoption
Updating the code helps the city maintain a better insurance rating, which can lead to lower insurance premiums for residents and businesses.
Youth Sports Programming
None discussed.
Municipal Resolution on Electric Bicycle Regulation
Minimal financial impact for initial regulatory development.
Sandy Lake Commercial Center Zoning & Traffic Concerns
None directly on city funds; private investment funds the commercial center.
FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget and Tax Rate Adoption
Guides the allocation of the city's multi-million dollar operating and capital improvement budgets.
Rolling Oaks Memorial Center Sustainability
Generates additional net revenue of approximately $420,000 in year one to help sustain cemetery operations.
Council Chambers ADA Remodel
Involves $1,529,901.36 for construction and $68,409.64 for seating from the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund assigned fund balance.
Park Project Prioritization
Funding allocations for future trail segments will be guided by the updated master plan.
The CORE Locker Room Renovations
The proposed changes are expected to save approximately $24,000 in salary costs.
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 along the S. Belt Line Road corridor.
2026-2027 CRDC Work Program Projects
Determined by the finalized work program budget.
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
City Manager Contract Extension
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 (260)
Recorded while Walker was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (Excluding Item Q)
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election
TML Resolution on E-Bike Regulation
Executive Session Action: AV Hardware Purchase
Executive Session Action: Firewall Licensing and Maintenance
Consider approval of the Minutes: September 8, 2026.
Consider accepting the resignation of Daniel Frey from the Ethics Review Panel.
Consider approval of an employment agreement between the City of Coppell, Texas and City Manager Michael S. Land; and authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
Consider approval of Employment Agreements for Presiding Judge Sandra White and Alternate Judges Kimberly Lafferty and Stephen Feil for a term ending September 30, 2028.
Consider approval of AA&H / Axis through AMWins for medical stop loss insurance, in the amount of $571,546, as budgeted in the Self-funded Health Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Consider approval of renewing with United Medical Resources (UMR)/OptumRx, for third party administrative services to administer the City’s medical and prescription drug plans, in the amount of $284,818, as budgeted in the Self-funded…
Consider approval of the renewal contract with Mutual of Omaha, for Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance, in the amount of $264,821 as budgeted in FY 2026-2027 General Fund…
Consider approval of renewing with Tokio Marine HCC, for Organ & Tissue Transplant coverage for eligible City of Coppell employees and retirees, in the amount of $78,249, as budgeted in the Self-funded Health Fund; and Page 3 City of…
Consider approval to enter into an agreement with Machining & Valve Automation L.L.C. (MVA); as the primary vendor for an annual contract of Water and Wastewater Valve Maintenance and Repair; utilizing TIPS RFP 250503 MRO; in the amount of…
Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc.; for design of Heather Glen Drainage Improvements; in the amount of $423,000; as available in the Drainage Utility District (DUD) fund’s fund balance; and…
Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Shield Engineering Group, LLC; for project management support as an extension of City staff; in the amount of $100,000; as provided for in the General Fund; and authorizing the…
Consider approval of the renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County Health and Human Services for mosquito spraying; in an amount not to exceed $30,869.00, as budgeted; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of renewal of a Regulatory Services Agreement with Trinity River Authority, for services related to monitoring industrial uses of the City Sanitary Sewer System, in the amount of $9,500.00; and authorizing the Mayor to…
Consider approval of the renewal of the Dallas County Health and Human Services Interlocal Government Agreement, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; in the amount of $3,131.00, as budgeted; and authorizing the Mayor to…
Consider adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas for PD-214R11-C, a Detail Site Plan to allow an approximate 14,480 square foot commercial building and associated parking, and authorizing the Mayor to…
Voting record (53)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
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.