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BM 1990-01-03 EcDevMinutes of the ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD January 3, 1990 Meeting The Economic and Business Development Board met in regular session on Wednesday, January 3, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room of the Coppell Town Center. The following Board members were present: Lee Richardson, Chairman Richard Johnson Regina Johnson City Staff members present were: Alan Ratliff, City Manager Dale Jackson, Chief Building Inspector The following guests attended the meeting: Andy Flores, Dallas Partnerships, Inc. Dean Belvis, IBM Item 1: Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richardson, noting that a quorum was present. Item 2: Approval of Minutes - December 6, 1989 Meeting. The minutes of the December 6, 1989, meeting were reviewed. Richard Johnson moved for approval of the minutes. Regina Johnson seconded the motion. The minutes were approved. Item 3: Presentation by Andy Flores of Dallas Partnerships, Inc. Mr. Flores explained to Board members that Dallas Partnerships, Inc., is an integral part of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. It is comprised of National, International and Business Retention Departments with a staff of fifteen (15) people. The Partnership operates on a $1.8 million budget funded by private businesses and the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the Partnership is to provide hard data on the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area via a major out- reach marketing effort both nationally and internationally. Minutes of the Economic and Business Development Board January 3, 1990 Page Two Item 4: Presentation by Dean Belvis of IBM, regarding Computer Information Systems. Mr. Belvis made a presentation to the Board entitled "City of Coppell, Citizen Access Through Technology: 24 Hour City Hall". This computer information system would enable visitors to the City and citizens to obtain information about Coppell. The plan would be to direct visitors to City Hall where they would have access to the computer/printer on a 24-hour basis. Mr. Belvis did not have the computer system at the meeting, but suggested that Board members visit The Infomart to view the actual system or possibly he could bring the system to the Board's next meeting. He advised the Board that there are a number of software programs available. The major expense would be the creation of a lazer disc. Various options are available such as: providing a list of menus for the visitor to select desired information and then touch the screen to receive the information; actual pictures/images of park, business, school and residential areas of the City; a printer which would actually print out maps, etc., of the City. The system would have unlimited information capacity. Mr. Belvis stated that IBM would be able to assist us in providing training for application develop- ment of the system. Item 5: Review and Discussion of Major Projects: Information Center Kiosk. Dale Jackson advised he did not foresee a lot of problems with the initial design/ concept of the Kiosk. However, he did state there could possibly be a problem with the location of the building, i.e., parking lot, etc. Alan Ratliff stated that he did not want the Kiosk to look like a portable building. Video Production. Richard Johnson advised the Board that we need to hire a scriptwriter for the video. Mr. Johnson stated that he recommends a script writer who has developed scripts for the Cities of Plano and Dallas. The scriptwriter fee would be approximately $1,300.00. After further discussion Richard Johnson made a motion that at the January 20, 1990, City Council Meeting, we recommend the expenditures of $1,300.00 for the scriptwriter for the updated City_ of Coppell video. Regina Johnson seconded the motion. All Board members present voting in favor, the motion carried. Minutes of the January 3, 1990 Economic and Business Development Board Page Three City Logo. Richard Johnson reported that he did not have an opportunity to contact the University of North Texas regarding assistance in developing a new City of Coppell Logo as the University was on holiday. He plans to visit with them next week. City of Coppell Brochure. Alan Ratliff reported that we still have 2,500 brochure shells available for the revised brochure. Lee Richardson stated that the revised inserts were at the printer and that it would take approximately seven (7) days for printing, coalation and insertion into the shell. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairman Richardson. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Economic and Business Development Board will be Wednesday, February 7, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. at Coppell Town Center. Respectfully submitted, Regina L. Johnson Recording Secretary Economic and Business Development Board City of Coppell. --2:b T Met wre t News 1430 VALWOOD PARKWAY, SUITE 125 CARROLLTON. TEXAS 75M (214) 243-0194 c o' 1, P'�11 1 C) p fa p -.C; :ess Color ?'5.00 Y703.25 jDALL*84;GW7 WWTM ov SUsux"N MMSPAPERS, INC- MCTRGERC�T CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADDISON, CARROLLTON, COPPELL, FARMERS BRANCH' November 14, 1969 Mr. John Eckenrode Remittance Technology, Inc. 140 Lively Blvd. Elkgrove Village, Illinois 60007 Dear John: I enjoyed visiting with you a couple of weeks ago about your long-term prospects of moving your company to the Dallas area. I have enclosed information on the METROCREST which represents the cities of: Addison, Carrollton, Coppell and Farmers Branch. Our area is a center for high-technology companies that have the need of close access to Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport. Banctec, located in Farmers Branch, and Brinkman Technologies in Addison are companies closely related to yours located in our area. Next time you are in the area, please let me know and I would be glad to show you around. CJW:bhw Encs. b xc: Mrs. Norma Nichols Mr. Greg Dunham Mr. Alan Ratliff Mr. Brad Mink * Telephone Number: 312/437-3085 Sincerely, C. J. Webster, President Economic Development Director k w - 1204 METROCREST DR. * CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006 * 214/416-6600