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“My name is Diane Walker…As of next Monday, I will celebrate my thirtieth anniversary as a Coppell homeowner,” Walker said. She described attending senior‑center activities, volunteering and making friends, and thanked the council for supporting the senior center’s services.

Two subsequent speakers used offensive and inflammatory language. One speaker, who identified himself as Alex Stein, delivered an expletive‑laden, provocative monologue that included homophobic and personal insults directed at council members. The mayor and council repeatedly asked the speaker to constrain his remarks and invoked decorum rules; the speaker continued, and the mayor called a point of order.

A later speaker, using the name given as Johnny Beetlejuice, urged aggressive military action in international conflicts and used demeaning language toward groups and individuals. Council officers requested consultation with the city attorney to address decorum and to determine any necessary response.

The council did not take formal disciplinary action against speakers; staff reminded the public that speakers have three minutes and that personal attacks are prohibited under the rules for citizens’ appearances.

Walker’s remarks highlighted the senior center’s role in retention of long‑term homeowners and in maintaining active community participation among older residents. No council action followed the public comments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council - 06/24/25 - Special Called Session","oneSentenceSummary","A senior‑center volunteer praised programs that support older residents; two other public commenters used inflammatory language and advocated political violence, prompting council decorum enforcement but no formal action.","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},6188150,"Coppell city manager: breach notification letters mailed; hotline and city contact provided",116,4574000,4690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064101-4471030337bce0761c4e02ae94f409f7&start=4574&end=4690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064101-4471030337bce0761c4e02ae94f409f7/thumbnail_4574000.jpg","/articles/6188150/Texas/Coppell-city-manager-breach-notification-letters-mailed-hotline-and-city-contact-provided","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188150-f2535d7f82cf4bd06ac3ec3506312800/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145313&Signature=BxUzQtv-l5goti9FQfIF5Df1e8Dm8KfNWgmBMjPA0Lkg7omn8jcC3BKj6kI5HJ2FmNYYm7HLSdKznheTF2iJuxcJtsTnPZU-sMFAV0hd1UPWdilXdrKzibWSo-A0LYxpCMjSA9v2LLozJBoPb3yK4K3hsP3M-bKzBwLqly72ooVzNkS2JgqpiMowUaYDCkqwIQiEu021CdoJ61kWtQ1tAkwdFhqm53cReHDuNPtcD7k11-kmifkauK3wkpFEkkrZogUMzQPtIQAXndtfj4cRje7Mc5rF~LvWqhycZ9Reht-vnLIf1XDLhNMmJ54LjxRVINrftF-Vh-nBUazXrC-Bwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Tracy Leech told the Coppell City Council on June 24 that the city mailed breach notification letters to individuals whose records were compromised in an October cybersecurity event and outlined assistance options for recipients.

Leech said letters began arriving last week and that notices are sent to the addresses shown in the compromised documents even if the person no longer lives in Coppell. “We are legally required to send the notice to the address and information listed in the compromised documents for the individuals for whom personal identifiable information or personal health information was obtained,” she said. Leech apologized for the stress the letters have caused some residents and explained the city’s response steps.

Affected individuals may call the call center at (877) 580‑7778 and use the unique code printed on their letter to reach a fraud specialist, Leech said. Residents who want to speak to a city representative may call Justin Vaughn at (972) 304‑3611. The city has posted a FAQ and more information at coppelltx.gov/outage.

Leech said the notices outline the actions the city took to mitigate the breach and describe how affected persons can enroll in free credit monitoring. She reiterated the city’s apology for the incident and told the council staff will continue outreach to affected residents.

No council action was taken; the report was informational and part of the city manager’s report.","City manager Tracy Leech reported letters notifying residents and businesses of a past cybersecurity incident were mailed; the city provided a call center number, a local contact and a webpage with resources for affected persons.",{"_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},6188155,"Coppell finance staff gives council a budget primer; key dates set for workshops and tax‑rate actions",1334,6298000,7632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064101-4471030337bce0761c4e02ae94f409f7&start=6298&end=7632","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064101-4471030337bce0761c4e02ae94f409f7/thumbnail_6298000.jpg","/articles/6188155/Texas/Coppell-finance-staff-gives-council-a-budget-primer-key-dates-set-for-workshops-and-taxrate-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188155-68adc70cfb91889e96fe3fffe642f4a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145313&Signature=cCFyu3Dx2Cp6dzkQszXQ7vO~Fg0IwRShrteE2AJbCBeyfdeGuZuhvK6I4mnoRAd5qlFwgAEl6HvA1gv5J8t0PEOypSvTASIqRsNEvVFbaR~SD3hDwucBgvSiBHvrqPfJ-vNwbPGbnhhtGpl5nS0j4tMCgMpUNhq9Z0f2f5beUkdS6RILfhuvCFa0woqmw5HPcKABBPF76OAJLX5LJbtyoNK9IYwztthTa4vpICZeZ1CXrcXIRhSaGuhcpC6QUYf~67fnEgEKli5jGCt~Y4F6FpiUW4wCttfoM4s99mZJTRQ4tiil4pulnAHmLQeS0fk-97ySKk5GsOD1mSyp8H2H9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jessica Amerindez presented a budget primer to the Coppell City Council on June 24, outlining fund structure, the budget cycle and the property tax process ahead of the FY26 budget workshops.

Amerindez told the council that public safety accounts for roughly 43% of the general fund, public works about 15%, culture and recreation about 18% and community development about 5%. “Property tax and sales tax together made up about 82% of the fiscal year 25 general fund revenues,” she said.

She explained fund accounting and the city’s fund types — general fund, debt service funds, special revenue funds (including the Crime Control and Prevention District and CRDC), capital projects and permanent funds — and described proprietary funds (water/sewer enterprise and internal service funds). The presentation emphasized the legal and charter requirements for preparing and adopting a balanced municipal budget and holding public hearings. Amerindez said the city manager must present a balanced budget and Council must hold public hearings on the budget and tax rate under Local Government Code Chapter 102 and the city charter.

Amerindez reviewed the calendar: additional budget workshops in July, a filing deadline and public hearings in August and a planned adoption schedule for the budget and tax rate on Aug. 26. She also summarized the “truth in taxation” process and explained the distinction between the no‑new‑revenue rate and the voter‑approval tax rate, noting the city’s current rate of 0.458632 per $100 valuation.

Council asked few follow‑up questions after a lengthy public workshop the night before; Amerindez provided links to the city’s budget pages and said the full rate calculations are posted in the budget documents. The presentation closed with instructions for residents on where to find the annual operating budget, five‑year forecast, budget briefs and the comprehensive annual financial report.

No action was taken; workshops and hearings remain scheduled as discussed.","City staff gave an overview of Coppell’s fund structure, budget process, property‑tax rules and key calendar dates for the FY26 budget; staff signaled public hearings and an August adoption schedule.",{"_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},6188160,"Coppell council directs staff to study ordinance allowing backyard egg‑laying hens",1640,3750000,5390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064101-4471030337bce0761c4e02ae94f409f7&start=3750&end=5390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064101-4471030337bce0761c4e02ae94f409f7/thumbnail_3750000.jpg","/articles/6188160/Texas/Coppell-council-directs-staff-to-study-ordinance-allowing-backyard-egglaying-hens","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6188160-69426aa0d3f5d88ee2e440afffaaaf59/orig.mp4?Expires=1771145314&Signature=e6AeJ-DozMS3WT6xq4zy~sR9TH9j9tNPtDduGSPxOrb-8iNNwsi-Q5TLyV3TKBPdVJW3HGFZpI1R03Hs7I-F3~UA~SGhKb214qbNP~aWT-KBjj3RkdEI-i2KgunOq~ZTduZ~FeeQvGt6puxlb9xHMCSUV6tYeVQkF8YvCHH15pnF5CSzrxkkResv-~5ZXNvwl3o96bM--7y~GB1OVK19Tcn-SsCtONdGBpdROkv1ZR7uRKNGm293iUUUpSELWNl9jRxsCamE3X0B0eNQiMOFAzAKJ~FuneoGGzQ5SUCZkVdScj8IU-qiz0zr0sQ7yNu21mBfQOJ-N4m9BvDwPxtqyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council Member Walker proposed that the city prepare an ordinance to allow egg‑laying hens in residential yards and asked staff to draft language for council consideration.

The proposal, introduced at a June 24 special‑call meeting of the Coppell City Council, sought to permit hens while prohibiting roosters, establish enclosure and setback requirements, and set household limits tied to lot size. “What I’m proposing is 4 hens per household for lots less than 7,500 square feet and up to 6 hens for lots 7,500 square feet or larger,” Walker said, adding that many residents already keep hens without guidance.

Supporters on the council cited educational and local‑food benefits and examples from nearby cities that allow backyard hens with guardrails. Council Member Ramesh asked that neighbors be given enforcement tools for non‑HOA neighborhoods; Walker and other members discussed sanitation, noise, predator protection and the high initial cost of proper coops. Council members suggested using Texas A&M guidance for density and including visibility and aesthetic limits so coops are not visible from the street.

Staff described two main regulatory approaches discussed by other North Texas cities: registration/permit systems (Carrollton was cited as requiring permits) and simple allowance with nuisance enforcement. Several councillors said a permitting path would create a registry and inspection point that would aid enforcement and neighbor complaints, similar to the city’s dog permit approach. “At that point, you can identify…registered chickens. If there are complaints or violations…we can think it’s probably easier to keep track of that,” one council member said.

Mayor Wes Mays summarized the discussion and said four council members indicated support for staff to return with an ordinance proposal and additional information on enforcement resource needs. City Manager Tracy Leech later told the council staff had received direction to conduct additional due diligence and bring back information to continue the discussion.

Council members repeatedly emphasized that homeowners association rules would still apply; where an HOA prohibits hens, the HOA restriction would remain controlling for those properties.

The council did not adopt any ordinance or motion at the meeting. Instead, members directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance, collect best practices from peer cities, estimate enforcement workload and permit‑processing needs, and return for a future workshop or council meeting.

The council flagged specific topics for staff research: permit vs. no‑permit models, setbacks and visibility standards, maximum birds per lot or per square foot, sanitation requirements and animal‑control enforcement procedures. Several members also asked staff to consult animal services about complaint handling and resource capacity.

The item will return to council after staff completes the comparative review and prepares a draft ordinance and cost/operations estimate.","Council members discussed proposed rules for backyard egg‑laying hens, including limits, no‑rooster restrictions and possible permitting; staff was directed to research other cities’ policies and return with a draft ordinance and resource needs.","actionData","errors"]

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