Participate in local government and give back to the community by serving on one of the City of Coppell’s Boards or Commissions. The City is currently seeking passionate individuals to be a part of Boards and Commissions that help guide development, future needs, regulations, and more for Coppell. Board summaries are listed below.Applications for the 2019 Boards & Commissions are now closed. If you have submitted an application we will contact you directly about interviews. Interviews will be held on the following dates:
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Click here to view the 2019 Board Member Roster.
Animal Services Advisory & Appeals Board
The purpose and scope of the Animal Services Appeals Board is to hear an appeal from any citizen concerning the denial or revocation of their pet's registration for violation of the ordinances pertaining to Animal Services. This Board meets when called by the Chairperson, upon written request of one member of the Board, or when requested by City Council. For more information, please contact the Charlene Lovato, Animal Services Manager/Staff Liaison at 972-304-3515.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment was created for the purpose of interpreting or modifying zoning regulations in particular cases as circumstances may require in accordance with state law and local ordinances. The board has the powers to subpoena witnesses to hear appeals based on error, grant special exceptions and give variances. The Board also acts as the Building and Standards Commission and has quasi-judicial authority related to substandard housing. The Building and Standards commission is charged with recommending Building Codes and amendments for adoption, and hearing appeals from code interpretations made by the Chief Building Official or Fire Marshal. Any persons jointly or severally aggrieved by any decision of the commission may present a petition to a district court. For more information, contact
Suzanne Arnold, Chief Building Official/Staff Liaison at
972-304-3506.
Conduct Review Board
The board, which is comprised of citizens and elected officials, reviews investigation reports from the Special Counsel and makes final determinations with regard to whether or not a violation of the Code of Conduct has occurred and the penalties to be assessed if an individual is found in violation of the Code. For more information, please contact Mike Land, City Manager/Staff Liaison at 972-304-3618.
Coppell Recreation Development Corporation
The Coppell Recreation Development Corporation is a non-profit corporation incorporated pursuant to and governed by Local Government Code Chapter 505. The CRDC is charged with the responsibility of expending the proceeds of the ½-cent sales tax in accordance with Section 4B for the construction and development of numerous projects as defined by the voter approved proposition and by the City Council. For more information on activities of the Committee, contact Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation/Staff Liaison at 972-462-5100.
Economic Development Foundation
The Foundation is incorporated for the purposes set forth in its Certificate of Formation and to support economic and community development growth in the City of Coppell and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The Foundation is required to hold an annual meeting. Additional meetings will be called by the liaison. For more information, please call Mindi Hurley, Director of Community Development/Staff Liaison, at 972-304-3677.
Future Oriented Approach to Residential Development (FOARD) *NEW*
The Future Oriented Approach to Residential Development (FOARD) Board is a new Board that will evaluate the future needs of the community from a residential housing perspective. The community engagement feedback for the Vision 2040 Strategic Plan identified a need for diverse housing types that can accommodate residents of all ages, fulfilling the promise of Coppell as a Community for a Lifetime. The Board will advise the City Council and make recommendations on matters related to residential housing development/redevelopment. The Board will meet at least quarterly on a schedule determined by the Board members. For more information about the Board, please call Mindi Hurley, Director of Community Development/Staff Liaison, at 972-304-3677.
Library Board
The Library Board serves as an Advisory Board to the City Council. The Board is responsible for making informed recommendations regarding library services and programs and for being a citizen interface to library staff. The Library Board is comprised of seven (7) regular members, two (2) non-voting alternate members, and two (2) non-voting youth advisors. Youth advisors are in the seventh through eleventh grade and provide a distinct and valuable youth perspective to the Board. The Board meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. For more information, please contact Dennis Quinn, Library Director/Staff Liaison, 972-304-7030. View current board members.
Parks and Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board was created for the purpose of advising both the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Department regarding the planning and development of park and recreational facilities, regulations governing their use, and recommending an annual update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Board meets on the first Monday of each month, at 6:30 pm. Special sessions are held as needed. The board is comprised of seven (7) regular voting members, two (2) alternate non-voting members and two (2) youth advisors. Youth advisors are in the seventh through eleventh grade and provide a distinct and valuable youth-focus to the Board. For further information please contact Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation/Staff Liaison, at 972-462-5100.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission's responsibility is to make recommendations to the City Council regarding land use issues, including zoning requests, subdivision plats, changes to the Zoning Ordinance, amendments to and updates of the Comprehensive Master Plan and other items included in the physical development of Coppell. The Commission meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. For more information, please contact Planning staff at 972-304-3678. The Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda is posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. View current Commission members.
Smart City Board *NEW*
The Smart City Board will evaluate the future needs of the community from a Smart City perspective. Smart City technologies will be key components to the Vision 2040 pillars. The Board will advise the City Council and make a recommendation on matters related to technology that supports the Vision 2040 pillars and goals. The Board will meet
at least quarterly on a schedule determined by the Board. For more
information about the Board, please call Josh Littrell, Assistant Director of
Enterprise Solutions/Staff Liaison at 972-304-2665.
Special Counsel
The Special Counsel is selected from a group of citizen attorneys who volunteer to assist in the initial investigation of any complaint(s) filed under the Code of Conduct Ordinance. For more information, please contact
Mike Land, City Manager/Staff Liaison, at 972-304-3618.