BM 2008-10-01 EcDev
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
October 1, 2008
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at
Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following were present: Bill Rohloff, Gary Roden, Greg Jenkins, Eric Hansen, Amanda O’Neal, Dornell
Reese, Kenneth Luttmer, Bradley Snyder, Matt Hall, Clay Phillips, Scarlett Hovland, and Mindi Hurley.
Call to Order
1.
Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Introduction of Committee Members
2.
Mindi Hurley introduced Greg Jenkins to the committee. Greg was welcomed by the committee.
Nomination and Election of Officers – Chairman and Vice-Chairman
3.
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It was moved by Brad Snyder and seconded by Amanda O’Neal that Bill Rohloff serve
as Chairman. The motion passed unanimously.
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It was moved by Ken Luttmer and seconded by Eric Hansen that Gary Roden serve as
Vice-Chairman. The motion passed unanimously.
Nomination and Election of Coppell Economic Development Foundation Members
4.
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Mindi Hurley explained to the committee the duties and resonsibilities of the Foundation
members.
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The Foundation appointees at this time are Bill Rohloff, Gary Roden, Bradley Snyder, and
Dornell Reese. It was moved by Eric Hansen and seconded by Amanda O’Neal that Kenn
Luttmer also serve on the Foundation. The motion passed unanimously.
Approval of Minutes: September 3, 2008
5.
It was moved by Bradley Snyder and seconded by Eric Hansen that the minutes of
September 3, 2008 meeting be approved as amended. The motion passed unanimously.
Board Review
6.
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Mindi Hurley reviewed the procedural manual with the committee.
7. Project Papa
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Mindi Hurley advised the committee that Project Papa is in the process of selecting a
location for a shared services center.
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The locations selected are Coppell, Irving, and Plano.
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Clay Phillips and Mindi Hurley met with the representatives for the project.
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The purchasing company for the project is currently located in Coppell.
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Discussion followed on incentives.
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Mindi will keep the committee apprised of Project Papa’s decision for location.
McKesson Medical
8.
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McKesson Medical is located at 4250 Patriot Dr. in the IDI Building. McKesson offers
medical-surgical supplies, medical equipment and health care technology-related services
to the medical market.
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Mindi Hurley met with McKesson for a business retention visit.
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Discussion followed on retention incentives.
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Mindi will continue to schedule business retention visits with other businesses and keep the
committee apprised.
Coppell 2030 Update
9,
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Gary Roden shared that the Coppell 2030 Committee’s have completed the Strategic
Planning for Vision 2030.
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Coppell 2030 consisted of 5 subcommittees.
1. Building a Sense of Community
2. Special Place to Live
3. Community Wellness & Enrichment
4. Business Prosperity
5. Sustainable City Government
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The subcommittees completed the 2030 Vision Overview.
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The Coppell 2030 committee adopted the tag line “A Family Community for a Lifetime”
for the City of Coppell.
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The 2030 Vision Overview will be reviewed by the City Council at their retreat on October
4, 2008.
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Discussion followed.
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Gary will inform the committee when the 2030 Vision is approved by council.
Coppell Cup Challenge
10.
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Mindi informed the committee that the Coppell Family YMCA is hosting a Coppell Cup
Challenge.
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The challenge will include area businesses competing in mental and physical challenges.
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Mindi invited members of the committee to volunteer. The challenge will be held on
November 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Six people are needed to make a team.
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Mindi asked for volunteers. Eric Hansen, Ken Luttmer, Bradley Snyder, Amanada
O’Neal, Greg Jenkins, and Bill Rohloff volunteered to make up a team.
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Mindi will contact the team with further details as the date approaches.
Chamber of Commerce Discussion
11.
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Mindi informed the committee that the Chamber of Commerce will be sending emails
announcing upcoming ribbon cuttings.
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Any member may attend the ribbon cutting ceremony. Mindi has official City name tags
for each member.
General Discussion and Update on Commercial and Industrial Projects
12.
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Mindi reviewed projects under construction and businesses that are now open or opening
soon.
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Mindi informed the committee that Mooyah Burgers and Fries retrieved their building
permit.
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Mindi informed the committee that Burger King has closed.
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Mindi asked that each member to update the member form.
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Mindi reminded the committee for the boards and commissions orientation on Thursday,
Oct. 2 beginning at 6 p.m. in the training room at Fire station 3.
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Mindi advised the committee that the meetings for December and July will be cancelled.
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Kenneth Luttmer and seconded by Bradley
Snyder that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Secretary