BM 1991-12-04 EcDevMinutes of the
Economic and Business Development Board
December 4, 1991
The Economic and Business Development Board met in regular session
on Wednesday, December 4, 1991, at 7 p.m., in the Executive
Conference Room of Coppell Town Center. The following Board
members were present:
Richard Johnson, Chairman
Jim Garrison
William Rohloff
Jerry Singleton, Alternate
Ed Spalding, Alternate
Special Board members present were:
Guests:
Roy Brock, Coppell Independent School
Vicki Hart, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
Penny Solomon, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
Mark Wolfe, Mayor of Coppell
Item 1: Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by
Richard Johnson, noting a quorum was present.
Item 2: Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the
November 13, 1991, meeting were reviewed. Richard
Johnson noted a needed change on Item #5. The authorized
expenditure for the videos should be $3.50 each and not
a total of $350. Jim Garrison made a motion to approve
the minutes with the correction, and Roy Brock seconded
the motion. The motion carried and the corrected minutes
were approved.
Item 3: Discussion with Mayor Wolfe on Board Procedures and
Responsibilities: Mayor Wolfe spoke about future
development in Coppell and also current tax rates in the
Metroplex. The Board was advised of forthcoming rezoning
in Coppell, and that the completion of this project would
just about round out the potential use for all
undeveloped land in Coppell. Mayor Wolfe allowed the
Board to make inquiries as to some of their concerns.
Minutes of the
Economic and Business Development Board
December 4, 1991
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Item 4: Discussion on Developing, an Outline Addressing Some
Specifics for City Ordinance 90280.1, Section 2-3-5 -
Powers and Duties of the Economic and Business
Development Board, Part B.2 - Economic and Business
Development Strateav: Because of the absence of Jim
Dippold, a motion was made by Bill Rohloff to table this
discussion. Jerry Singleton seconded the motion and it
was approved.
Item 5: Review and Discussion of Projects:
a) Review of Financial Report - The Board reviewed the
financial report as of December 4, 1991. Current
funds available are:
General Fund $ 30,000
Donations Fund 71359.20
TOTAL $ 37,359.20
b) New Coppell Brochures - No report.
Item 6: Reports from Liaisons and Special Board Members:
a) City Council - No report.
b) Coppell Chamber of Commerce - Vicki Hart advised the
Board of plans for the upcoming Gala and the need to
find sponsors. The Chamber now has 201 members.
Richard Johnson offered some comments about his
meetings with the other two Boards for development.
He raised the question of finding an outside
consultant as a source for possible direction for
the Economic and Business Development Board. There
was discussion regarding action to be taken, and it
was agreed that Jim Dippold would make his
presentation before any further action is taken.
c) Coppell Independent School District - Roy Brock
advised the Board that there was still unrest and
indecision as to the future of the "Robin Hood"
plan.
d) Industrial Development Task Force - Penny Solomon
advised the Board as to the original agenda of the
Industrial Development Board.
Minutes of the
Economic and Business Development Board
Item 7: Other Business:
December 4, 1991
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a) Richard Johnson gave details of his attendance at
the North Texas Commission luncheon.
b) Jim Garrison explained the importance of becoming
involved with the "Citizens for Local Control"
group.
c) Richard Johnson presented a request for membership
dues. Because it was unclear as to what the funds
covered, Bill Rohloff made a motion to table this
item. Jerry Singleton seconded the motion and it
was approved.
There being no other business, Roy Brock made a motion to adjourn.
Jerry Singleton seconded the motion, and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim GLin
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Recor a etary
Econoan Business Development Board
City of Coppell
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NOTICE OF MEETING
ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Wednesday, December 4, 1991
Meeting Time: 7 p.m. (Open to the Public)
Meeting Place: Executive Conference Room at the
Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas
Notice is hereby given that the Economic and Business Development
Board will meet in regular session on Wednesday, December 4, 1991,
at 7 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room at the Coppell 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 - 11/13/91
Item 3: Discussion with Mayor Wolfe on Board Procedures and
Responsibilities
Item 4: Discussion on Developing an Outline Addressing Some
Specifics for City Ordinance 90280.1, Section 2-3-5 -
Powers and Duties of the Economic and Business
Development Board, Part B.2 - Economic and Business
Development Strategy
Item 5: Review and Discussion of Projects:
a) Review of Financial Report
b) New Coppell Brochures
Item 6: Reports from Liaisons and Special Board Members:
a) City Council
b) Coppell Chamber of Commerce
c) Coppell Independent School District
d) Industrial Development Task Force
Item 6: Other Business
Adjournment
r
M chard John , Chairman
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
Wednesday, November 27, 1991, at p.m.
Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager
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