BM 1991-11-13 EcDevMinutes of the
Economic and Business Development Board
November 13, 1991
The Economic and Business Development Board met in regular session
on Wednesday, November 13, 1991, at 7 p.m., in the Executive
Conference Room of Coppell Town Center. The following Board
members were present:
Richard Johnson, Chairman
James Dippold
Jim Garrison
William Rohloff
Jerry Singleton, Alternate
Special Board members present were:
Roy Brock, Coppell Independent School
Vicki Hart, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
City Council Liaison:
Guests:
Tom Morton
Penny Solomon, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
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
October 9, 1991, meeting were reviewed. William Rohloff
made a motion to approve the minutes as written, and Jim
Dippold seconded the motion. The motion carried and the
minutes were approved.
Item 3: Election of Officers: The Board addressed the election
of officers for 1991-92. James Dippold nominated Richard
Johnson as Chairman. Richard Johnson nominated William
Rohloff as Vice Chairman, and Roy Brock nominated Jim
Garrison for the office of Secretary. Jerry Singleton
then made a motion to close nominations, and James
Dippold seconded the motion. The Board than unanimously
approved the following officers:
Chairman: Richard Johnson
Vice Chairman: William Rohloff
Secretary: Jim Garrison
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Item 4: Discussion and Formation of Recommendation to City
Council:
a) One-half Cent Sales Tax - Tom Morton reviewed for
the Board the current status of the half -cent sales
tax proposal. With a one-half cent tax,
approximately $300,000 in revenue can be generated
for the City. The City Council has reviewed the
concept, but it requires voter approval. Mr. Morton
stated that the issue could be placed on the ballot
in January along with the scheduled Civil Service
election, or it could be held until the City
election in May 1992. After discussion, William
Rohloff made a motion that the Board recommend that
the City Council place on the January ballot a sales
tax proposition up to one-half cent for economic
development. Further specifics on the tax amount
and use will come from the Board at a later date.
Jim Garrison seconded the motion. All Board members
present, except Jerry Singleton, approved the
motion. Mr. Singleton voted in opposition to it.
b) Freeport Taxes - Mr. Johnson reviewed the current
situation wherein so-called "goods in transit" are
to be taxed unless given an exemption by the City.
The feeling is that such taxation impedes
development, but at present, no situation exists
where the exemption is desirable. Jim Garrison made
a motion to recommend to Council that no action be
taken on exercising an exemption until a definite
situation which requires an exemption presents
itself. Jerry Singleton seconded the motion, and
all members approved it.
Item 5: Discussion and Authorization to Purchase Supplies:
Alan Ratliff reported to the Board that current supplies
of the Coppell video and the Coppell brochure are running
low. After brief discussion, Jerry Singleton made a
motion to order 50 more videos, not to exceed an
expenditure of $3.50 each. Jim Garrison seconded the
motion, and it was approved. James Dippold made a motion
not to reorder the Coppell brochure because a revised
version is being prepared. William Rohloff seconded the
motion and it was approved.
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Economic and Business Development Board Page Three
Item 6: Review and Award of Bid - Media Relations Proposal:
The Board listened to proposals from three companies
seeking to contract with Coppell for media relations
services as they pertain to economic development. Each
company was given 15 to 20 minutes to make a presentation
and respond to questions. The companies presenting were
Kirk Public Relations, Meltzer and Martin, and Kay
Tiller. All three companies have extensive experience
and submitted similar financial bids. After all
presentations were made and the Board discussed the
matter, James Dippold made a motion to accept Kay
Tiller's Bid #1 on Bid No. Q-0991-02 Media Services, and
contract with Tiller for such service. Jim Garrison
seconded the motion and it was approved. Ms. Tiller
handled public relations activities for Coppell several
years ago and knows the City well.
Item 7: Final 1991-92 Budget: Mr. Johnson presented to the Board
the final 1991-92 budget for the Economic and Business
Development Board as approved by the City Council. Funds
available for the next year total $48,000, and that is
significantly more than what the Board has had
historically. There was some discussion concerning the
recent issue of Dividends, which the Board aids in
funding, and its apparent negative theme. The issue was
perceived by some Board members to be counterproductive,
but no action was taken.
Item 8: Review and Discussion of Projects:
a) Review of Financial Report - The Board reviewed the
financial memo as of October 31, 1991, prepared by
Frank Trando, Finance Director. Current available
funds total $36,995.89.
b) New Coppell Brochures - Tabled.
Item 9: Reports from Liaisons and Special Board Members:
a) City Council - No report.
b) Coppell Chamber of Commerce - The Chamber has
increased its membership to the 200 level.
c) Coppell Independent School District - No report.
d) Industrial Development Task Force - No report.
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Economic and Business Development Board
November 13, 1991
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Item 10: Other Business: James Dippold suggested that the Board
develop an outline addressing some specifics for
Part B.2, Section 2-3-5 - Powers and Duties of the
Economic and Business Development Board, of City
Ordinance 90480.1. With increased funding available for
the Board, such specifics are relevant. Mr. Johnson
requested that Mr. Dippold prepare some written
suggestions for Board discussion.
There being no other business, Jerry Singleton moved for
adjournment. Jim Garrison seconded the motion, and the meeting was
adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William Rohloff
Recording Secretary
Economic and Business Development Board
City of Coppell
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NOTICE OF MEETING
ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Wednesday, November 13, 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, November 13, 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 - 10/9/91
Item 3: Election of Officers ( tabled from 10/9/91) :
a) Chairman
b) Vice Chairman
c) Secretary
Item 4: Discussion and Formation of Recommendation to City
Council:
a) One-half Cent Sales Tax
b) Freeport Taxes
Item 5: Discussion and Authorization to Purchase Supplies:
a) Videos
b) Brochures
Item 6: Review and Award of Bid - Media Relations Proposal
Item 7: Final 1991-92 Budget:
a) Discussion and Review of Process for Dispersal of
Funds (tabled from 10/9/91)
Item 8: Review and Discussion of Projects:
a) Review of Financial Report
b) New Coppell Brochures
Item 9: 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 10: Other Business
Adjournment
Richard John on Chairman
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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
Friday, November 8, 1991, at 1,�L p.m.
Alan D. Ratliff, City MaAcAmger
Item 5: Discussion and Authorization to Purchase Supplies:
a) Videos - 10 remaining, 5 of which are on loan to City
Engineer candidates
b) Brochures - approximately 600 remaining