BM 2005-02-02 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
February 2, 2005
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at
Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following were present: Bill Rohloff, John Durand, Bill Lowery, Larry Kingsbury, Jason Crawford,
Marvin Franklin, Kris Fichtner, Kenneth Luttmer, Matt Hall, Jeanne Hooker, Allen Mushinsi,
City Manager Jim Witt, Deputy City Manager Clay Phillips, Councilmembers Billy Faught and
Marsha Tunnell, Andrea Roy, and Scarlett Hovland.
Call to Order
· Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
· City Manager Jim Witt shared that the City had received 138 applications for Andrea Roy's
position as Economic Dev. Coordinator.
· Mr. Witt will narrow the applications down to 10 - 15 candidates.
· Mr. Witt asked that three members of the committee be involved with the interview process.
· Bill Rohloff, Kris Fichtner, and Bill Lowery volunteered to be on the interview committee.
They will interview candidates in early March.
Approval of Minutes
It was noted that the January 12, 2005 minutes be amended to show that Marvin Franklin's name is
listed only once in the attendance listing. It was moved by Kris Fichtner and seconded by Kenneth
Luttmer that the minutes of the January 12, 2005 meeting be approved as amended. The motion
passed unanimously.
Discussion Regarding the Compilation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan.
· Andrea Roy provided the Economic Development Strategic Plan as discussed in the
previous meeting.
· Much discussion followed regarding the compilation of the strategic plan.
· The changes are noted as per the attached updated Economic Development Strategic Plan
provided by Andrea Roy.
General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
· Andrea Roy updated the Committee on Old Coppell projects.
· Mr. Witt reviewed the North Lake property development and the impact it would have for the
City.
· Andrea Roy announced that the vacant shopping strip located on MacArthur and Sandy Lake
may be occupied with a charter school.
· Andrea Roy shared information on Project Phoenix and will update the Committee on the
project status at the March meeting.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Larry Kingsbury and seconded by Marvin
Franklin that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Secretary