BM 1990-10-03 EcDevMinutes of the
Economic and Business Development Board
October 3, 1990
The Economic and Business Development Board met in regular session
on Wednesday, October 3, 1990, at 7:30 p.m., in the Executive
Conference Room of Coppell Town Center. The following Board
members were present:
Lee Richardson, Chairman
Barbara Austin
Richard Johnson
Bill Rohloff
Angelo Vacarro
City staff members present were:
Alan Ratliff, City Manager
City Council Liaison:
Guests:
Tom Morton
Penny Solomon, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Bill Stearman, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Mark Wolfe
Item 1: Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Richardson, noting a quorum was present.
Item 2: Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the
September 5, 1990, meeting were reviewed. Angelo Vacarro
made a motion to approve the minutes; Richard Johnson
seconded the motion. The motion carried and the minutes
were approved.
Item 3: Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary:
Chairman Richardson reviewed the need to elect a
Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary, and explained the
duties of the Secretary would be to take minutes of the
meeting and present them to City staff for preparation
in final form. He also distributed copies of the
ordinance relative to the Economic and Business
Development Board and referred to the section dealing
with elections. Chairman Richardson pointed out that he
had served two terms, and under the provisions of the
ordinance, had to resign this position. Chairman
Richardson suggested that since Barbara Austin and Bill
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Economic and Business Development Board
October 3, 1990
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Rohloff were new and might not be comfortable with making
a decision as to these positions at this meeting, they
table the item until the next meeting. Richard Johnson
made a motion to defer the item until the next meeting
and Angelo Vacarro seconded the motion. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Item 4: A. Orientation - Mayor Wolfe: The Mayor reviewed the
working relationship of the Board with the City
Council and generally discussed their work. He also
discussed other items related to current happenings
within the City. The Mayor told the Board that
Regina Johnson and David Greer would receive
recognition at the October 23 City Council meeting.
The Mayor then introduced Penny Solomon, the new
Executive of the Chamber of Commerce, and asked her
to say a few words. Ms. Solomon discussed the fact
that she had already had eight business prospects
contact her office since she's been in town. Angelo
Vacarro encouraged her to contact the Economic and
Business Development Board if she needed assistance.
B. Critique of Toronto Economic Development Trip: Mayor
Wolfe discussed the trip to Toronto and indicated
that over 150 calls to prospective businesses were
made. He stated these prospects were prearranged by
a consultant working for the Metrocrest Chamber of
Commerce, and he felt that the trip was very
successful and worthwhile. He then called on Council
Liaison, Tom Morton, to further discuss the Toronto
trip. Tom Morton stated he had called on 12
businesses and that call reports from all teams would
be sent to the City and given to the Economic and
Business Development Board for follow-up. Councilman
Morton shared a large amount of material he had
brought back from Markham, Ontario, and advised that
an offer to twin with the Metrocrest cities has been
accepted. Councilman Morton stated that all call
reports should be back to the City Manager by next
week, and we would be establishing a meeting to
develop a strategy for follow-up to those call
reports at that time. Mayor Wolfe and Councilman
Morton indicated they planned to send letters to each
of the prospects they had called on, reiterating
Coppell's interest in having them locate a plant or
facility in our City and expressing appreciation for
meeting with them. The Board designated Wednesday,
October 17, 7:30 p.m., as a special meeting at which
all call reports would be reviewed.
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Item 5: Discussion and Consideration of Purchasing Additional
Lapel Pins: The City Manager asked about items which
could be used in economic development trips, such as
lapel pins. The Board gave concensus approval that new
lapel pins should be purchased. Councilman Tom Morton
stated that he felt this item could be paid for out of
City Council's budget and would so recommend. Insofar
as other items, the Board requested that the City Manager
bring a report on the total funds available for economic
development and present a report at the next regular
meeting. They will then determine if other items can be
purchased.
Item 6: Discussion and Consideration of Developing a Brochure:
The City Manager was asked to inventory brochures and
determine pricing on other commercial items and also
bring that to the next regular meeting. Richard Johnson
volunteered to review the present economic development
brochure, Coppell For All Reasons, and to make some
changes. The City Manager volunteered to provide some
additional statistical charts which could be considered
for inclusion in future economic development brochures
and packets.
Item 7: Review and Discussion of Maior Pro:e� cts:
a. Video Production - Richard Johnson reviewed the
status of the Coppell video and indicated that he had
contracted with Mr. Bob Kryzak to do the video
portion. The terms of the agreement were included
in a letter which Rich Johnson passed out to the
Board. A copy of this letter is attached to the
minutes for the record. On a motion by Angelo
Vacarro, seconded by Rich Johnson, the Board moved
to approve the terms of the agreement, including an
$860 prepayment, subject to the final payment being
reviewed and approved at the time the Board approves
the video production. Lee Richardson also reviewed
the plan for the reception at City Hall at which this
video would be presented to the community.
b. City Logo - Richard Johnson reported on the Coppell
logo. Angelo Vacarro made a motion to pay the bill
submitted on 9/24/90 for $300 which would complete
the project. Richard Johnson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved unanimously.
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c. Weekend Festival - Angelo Vacarro reported on this
item and stated that this festival included the
Coppell Founder's Day and would be conducted on April
19-21. The name suggested for this weekend event is
"Coppell Celebrates." Angelo Vacarro supplied copies
of a news release to the City Manager for typing
and/or distribution. Angelo requested $5,000 be
allocated for seed money for the project.
d. Goods in Transit - No report was available and there
was no further discussion of this item.
e. Miscellaneous - Lee Richardson provided a report on
a Denton Chamber of Commerce event and suggested that
any of those wishing to attend should do so. Richard
Johnson raised a question about whether or not the
Board should make special recognition of retired
members. There was no action on this suggestion.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Richard
Johnson to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Angelo
Vacarro. All members voted in favor, and the meeting was adjourned
by Chairman Richardson.
A special meeting of the Economic and Business Development Board
will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 1990, at Coppell Town
Center. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Wednesday,
November 7, 1990, also at Coppell Town Center.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan D. Ratliff
Acting Recording Secretary
Economic and Business Development Board
City of Coppell
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