BM 1989-11-08 EcDevMINUTES
of the
ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
November 8, 1989 Meeting
The Economic and Business Development Board met in regular session
on Wednesday, November 8, 1989, at 7:30 p.m. in the Executive
Conference Room of the Town center, with the following board
members present to wit:
Lee Richardson, Chairman
Regina Johnson
Richard Johnson
Angelo Vaccaro
GUESTS:
Alan Ratliff, City Manager
Larry Jackson, City Attorney
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services
Linda Waddell, Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce
Betty Tapello
Mark Connell, Connell Development Company
Bill Thompson, Thompson Interests
ITEM 1: Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Richardson noting a quorum was present.
ITEM 2: Approval of Minutes - October 18, 1989 Meeting: The
minutes of the October 18, 1989, meeting were reviewed.
Angelo Vaccaro made a motion that the minutes be
approved. Richard Johnson seconded the motion and the
minutes were approved.
ITEM 3: Discussion, Consideration of an Amendment to the Tax
Abatement Policy: City Attorney Larry Jackson outlined
the new procedural steps and guidelines to be followed
for tax abatement policies. After considerable
discussion, it was decided that Alan Ratliff would
furnish the board with a copy of the original tax
abatement policy along with the proposed Guidelines and
Criteria Amendment. This would enable board members to
compare the proposed changes with the original policy.
Alan Ratliff will also check with other cities to see how
their tax abatement policies have changed according to
the new laws, and furnish board members copies of his
findings. It was decided that this item will be put back
on the agenda for the December 6, 1989, meeting.
ITEM 4: Review and Discussion of Major Projects:
a. Information Center - Alan Ratliff advised the board
of a P.C. which might be another direction to pursue
instead of the planned information center. Mr.
Ratliff will follow up with further information.
b. Coppell Brochure - Exact remaining quantities of the
brochure at City Hall was unavailable at the time of
the meeting. Correct inventory of brochures will be
provided at the December 6th meeting.
C. Coppell Video - Betty Tapello reviewed Coppell's
current video with the board. She presented the
board with a suggested schedule to update the video.
Richard Johnson, Angelo Vaccaro and Betty Tapello
will work together and also seek professional help
in updating the current Coppell video.
d. City Logo - Richard Johnson will head a committee
to study the costs which would be incurred in
changing the City logo (i.e. replacing City signage
on cars, stationery, etc.). He will be assisted
on the committee by Angelo Vaccaro and Betty Tapello.
They will also determine the feasibility of having
a professional design the new logo versus having a
contest, etc.
ITEM 5: Discussion with Industrial and Commercial Property Owners
Regarding Development Projects: Bill Thompson, of
Thompson Properties, apprised the board of various
planned projects and developments on the City's west
side. Mark Connell, of Connell Development Corporation,
emphasized the necessity of expediting the platting
process for prospective developers. He stated that
timing is most critical to developers and that the
requirement to have building plans at the time of
platting is very burdensome. The board advised Connell
that the new City Planner will be able to work with
developers and alleviate many of these obstacles.
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Chairman Richardson asked the developers how the board
could assist them, and if the City had an economic
development director, would that be of benefit to the
developers in selling undeveloped areas of the City.
Both Thompson and Connell responded that they did not
feel that it would help in this particular instance
because of the location of the west side area, and
because major developers were already interested in this
area.
ITEM 6: Review and Discussion of Amending Section 2-3-6 of
Ordinance 186-356 concerning Team Members: By law, the
Economic and Business Development Board is limited to
five (5) members. In past years, City Council appointed
team members to assist the board whenever necessary.
After discussion by board members, Angelo Vaccaro made
a motion that the Economic and Business Development Board
shall appoint team members, as needed, to work on
appropriate, designated projects. Regina Johnson
seconded the motion. All board members voted in favor
and the motion carried.
There being no further business, Angelo Vaccaro made a motion that
the meeting be adjourned. Richard Johnson seconded the motion and
the meeting was adjourned. The next regularly scheduled meeting
of the board will be Wednesday, December 6, 1989.
Respectfully submitted,
Regina L. Johnson
Recording Secretary for
the Economic and Business Development Board
of the City of Coppel l , Texas
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NOTICE OF MEETING
ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Wednesday, November 1, 1989
7:30 P.M. (Open to the Public)
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Town Center - Executive Conference Room
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, TX 75019
Notice is hereby given that the Economic and Business Development
Board and the Industrial Development Board will meet in regular
session on Wednesday, November 1, 1989, in the Executive Conference
Room of the Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas,
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
Item 1: Call to Order
Item 2: Review and Approval of Minutes - October 18, 1989
Item 3: a) Discussion, consider �ion�.of an amendment to the tax
abatement policy
b) Consideration of recommending adoption of the
amendment by the City Council
Item 4: Review and Discussion of Major Projects: f��`
a) Review of drawings of the Information Center from Don
Hodges, and discussion of its construction
¢, b) Discussion of Coppell brochure: Inventory c "A,6�
c) Update of Coppell video --Angelo Vaccaro
d) Discussion of plan of action for obtaining a
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Item 5: Discussion with industrial and commercial property owners
regarding assistance needed to secure development
projects:
�a) Bill Thompson of Thompson Properties
_b) Mark Connell of Connell Development Company
Item 6: Review and discussion of amending Section 2-3-6 of,
Ordinance #86-156 concerning Team Members`
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Item 7: Adjournment" "
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CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the
bulletin board at the Town Center of the City of Coppell, Texas on
the 27thdayof October 1989 at 3:45 p.m.
Cor ie Walker, Executive Secretary
CitV Manager's Office