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The City Manager reported that at Magnolia Park Trail “the contractor is starting the Upper Gavion baskets,” Fire Station 5 has contractors “installing landscaping and interior finishes,” and the service center contractor “poured the slab this morning and will be going vertical soon.” The manager also said DART is completing punch‑list items and that the TxDOT Beltline project requires lane closures to finish work on the existing bridge.

On traffic signals, the manager said Freeport signal poles are scheduled to arrive “next couple of weeks” and will be installed thereafter. Veterans Plaza work resumed with silt fence installation and contractor activity this week. Separately, the City Manager said the new Fire Station 5 is expected to open in a “short few months,” though no exact date was given.

Operational and community services announcements included the outdoor pool at the CORE opening for the season on Saturday, May 24, with hours to be posted online at coppelltx.gov/aquatics. The CORE’s 25th anniversary celebration is scheduled for Sunday, May 25 at 1 p.m., with fitness demonstrations, an ice cream truck and family activities.

Council did not vote on any additional funding or budget amendments during the report; items described were progress updates and scheduling information. Staff said they will return with required contract closeouts, timelines and related budget items where applicable.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - 05/13/25","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported May 13 that work on Magnolia Park Trail, Fire Station 5 and the service center is under way, and that the outdoor pool at the CORE will open May 24.","taxTitle","Coppell, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",55075,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6059749,"Resident urges council to restore senior advisory committee, limit nonresident access",54,946000,1000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293785-08a61e631f3a007f2d5da593ae475749&start=946&end=1000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293785-08a61e631f3a007f2d5da593ae475749/thumbnail_946000.jpg","/articles/6059749/Texas/Resident-urges-council-to-restore-senior-advisory-committee-limit-nonresident-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059749-a020988657e39572b7fc30968c8ef21e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770511639&Signature=GDyXbIG5zRXFC4het-bZ-yCfyNN-Qj8Szw5y4Qmih0l2K2NOnkq96CbD7vVh5hk15B7BQPSalPMVVS4BksToO7BrGa9uvQFBTA75Qfg3Pb3gysLoxqhVr0YdNeEYWuRv3RMYAx8P~vTipcoG5LC08AjjfgAqjSRsJampXwdB170F1Y4feqy1Ri2Nw08cFA6MQ1MNty5sq~ZeoBrrWdwSPMc88UqdnZdpzbhLYJc2GYVktLbb8kR0a0Va7G8oh7Rg1YfgmicqAH~EZdo3-e~yZ~ZfdsVY6eEBZ5XwiZSl81FJBBy0-IIeElDgFt9L9XQnyti-EAj299i32jg-PjVu3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Jack Henderson told the Coppell City Council on May 13 that management decisions at the Coppell Senior Community Center are allowing nonresidents to access programs while residents face a registration waiting period, and he urged the council to reestablish an advisory committee under council oversight.

Dr. Henderson identified himself for the record and said he has concerns about access and governance at the senior center. He said presentations last year stated a one-week waiting period before nonresidents could register for programs, yet “nonresidents were being allowed to register for 1 activity at the senior center at the same time as residents.” He added that in 2024 management “decided again to dissolve the advisory committee” and that the replacement arrangement “would include 3 or 4 center members who are not residents, citizens, or taxpayers.”

Dr. Henderson argued that nonresidents should not be able to purchase the center’s amenities at a lower price and called for an advisory committee sanctioned by the city council and the parks and recreation board. He said, “Non citizen, nonresidents, and nontaxpairs should not be able to purchase all of the amenities of taxpayers for $20.” He told council he would return to raise additional concerns at a future meeting.

Council did not respond to policy demands during the citizens’ appearance; the mayor reminded speakers that council cannot deliberate during citizen comments under the Texas Open Meetings Act. The council did not announce any immediate follow-up or a directive to staff on the record during the May 13 meeting.","At the May 13 meeting a Coppell resident, Dr. Jack Henderson, urged the council to reinstate an advisory committee for the senior community center and to restrict nonresident access to facilities and programs, saying management decisions permitted nonresidents to register while residents faced a waiting period.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6059754,"Council retains city manager, approves 6% base-salary increase",17,1100000,1117000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293785-08a61e631f3a007f2d5da593ae475749&start=1100&end=1117","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293785-08a61e631f3a007f2d5da593ae475749/thumbnail_1100000.jpg","/articles/6059754/Texas/Council-retains-city-manager-approves-6-base-salary-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059754-1b93bf4ad0c76f155c9bc1ee21e1b56a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770511639&Signature=S7O28m1ByBO2DjuEoPqNhp33D8E88A6RqnNpYTG5Eluugwy7GjE~nZr6ZeQsPG2zjJ2ajGMTmfi0P1DkX1s8cvmtyKCUT~ibigelspYDArUy1vsAdHTw3zQ5rzO2ocVEjgAkhN17eKsEekwA3W6lq~eu3xtUHMYm1SOFMa4mASpSu1gRbGad4xcLAoXMMaCFMzTHq2coHvYlbRjXtXHwFlNdWeSovr3DhpRGFyGXOZ0cyirjvi03tPK6AnUhNWjlRGM10TOgDKeIr4Sonvlb0jRsY~saur9nmA~FOayheEThYauMqDU8Ub3mecN-dGvup9LtwfvX5fopEyPst4RCew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coppell City Council voted May 13 to retain the city manager and increase his base salary by 6%, continuing other compensation and benefits under his current engagement contract.

Council Member Walker moved the action, asking to “retain the city manager in accordance with his current engagement contract with a 6% increase in base salary and continuation of other compensation and benefits as stated.” The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Don Carroll. Council Member Kevin Nevills publicly thanked the city manager for his leadership during brief discussion before the vote.

The motion passed by voice vote. The meeting record shows the vote as announced from the dais: “Walker, Hinoza Smith, Carol Nevels, Prem Kumar, Matthew Hill in favor. None opposed. The motion carries.” The council did not provide additional public fiscal detail about the total dollar amount or effective date during the meeting; the motion relies on terms in the manager’s engagement contract.

City staff reported earlier in the meeting on capital projects and operations (see city project update), but the council did not tie the retention vote to any single project or budget amendment on the record at the May 13 session. The contract terms and the precise annual total cost of the 6% increase were not specified during the public meeting.

Because the action followed executive session, the council recorded only the public motion and vote at the open session. No amendments to the employment contract were announced at the time of the vote.","After an executive session, the Coppell City Council voted to retain the city manager under his current engagement contract and approved a 6% increase in base salary, with continuation of existing compensation and benefits.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6059759,"Coppell council names Don Carroll mayor pro tem",24,1043000,1067000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293785-08a61e631f3a007f2d5da593ae475749&start=1043&end=1067","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293785-08a61e631f3a007f2d5da593ae475749/thumbnail_1043000.jpg","/articles/6059759/Texas/Coppell-council-names-Don-Carroll-mayor-pro-tem","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6059759-e20de07e6441963d54bc3a299a65a1aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770511639&Signature=Cr4sUR1epVUh3aPlr2ht3f3~cuuqef3anMG4BrlaC7-dr7ECxDcVHy7q8cOHiBRzOXbbmDiQgqtgTTHwozcbn12XlXwh5nFjI8C~yp1VvIhWcVaEUEDPA6~FFGuU1c6zuZ8TQ0jkjxM-GSAT1EcyLSnCTkVJCPL68nXbZApqDT6Z8zlXI9exJKo6PCQWjAycSjATQnGVfg88BJ18OVv5AbFkDZO1qbWJxVrhTe0290jbLd142sTt8g61o4fyz46a4uLFGofzsvhR-A-sx~tw-jpRE-EjuLdUwNMftjx3HJrPni-tMYzEOo0V-qn3CNt3gNFm1WKMDOXiXItyW9n0eA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coppell City Council on May 13 unanimously nominated Don Carroll to serve as the city’s mayor pro tem.

The nomination came from Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevills, who opened his remarks saying it was “a privilege to support the Mayor and this Council over the past year.” Nevills moved to nominate Don Carroll and said, in part, that Carroll’s “steady leadership, thoughtful approach and dedication to Coppell make him an outstanding choice for this role.” Council Member Prem Kumar seconded the nomination.

The mayor pro tem position is filled as required by section 3.05 of the city’s Home Rule Charter; the council confirmed Carroll by voice vote. The clerk announced the vote as recorded on the dais: “Walker Heine, Hesus Smith, Carol Nevills, Prem Kumar, Matthew Hill in favor. None opposed. Motion carries.”

The council did not take other formal action related to the mayor pro tem selection beyond the nomination and confirmation. The mayor pro tem serves when the mayor is absent and performs duties assigned by council practice and the charter.

Council members who spoke thanked outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Nevills for his service before the nomination. Nevills offered a short farewell as he yielded the role.

The change takes effect immediately; council did not set a separate term beyond the standard one-year practice referenced during the meeting.","Coppell City Council unanimously nominated and confirmed Don Carroll as mayor pro tem during its May 13 regular session, following a nomination from outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Nevills and a second from Council Member Prem Kumar.","actionData","errors"]

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