BM 1991-06-05 EcDevMinutes of the
Economic and Business Development Board
June 5, 1991
The Economic and Business Development Board met in regular session
on Wednesday, June 5, 1991, at 7 p.m., in the Executive Conference
Room of Coppell Town Center. The following Board members were
present:
Richard Johnson, Chairman
Barbara Austin
Jim Garrison
William Rohloff
Special Board members present were:
Roy Brock, CISD
Vicki Hart, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
City staff members present were:
Alan Ratliff, City Manager
City Council Liaison:
Tom Morton
Guests: Susan Garrison
Greg Gemoules, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
Frank Rolfe, Chase
Penny Solomon, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
Item 1: Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by
Chairman Johnson, noting a quorum was present.
Item 2: Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the
May 8, 1991, meeting were reviewed. Barbara Austin made
a motion to approve the minutes with no corrections or
changes, and Roy Brock seconded it. The motion carried,
and the minutes were approved.
Item 3: Introduction of New Board Member and Oath of Office: Jim
Garrison was introduced as the new Board member. He
replaces Kim Brooks, who recently resigned for personal
reasons. City Councilman Tom Morton administered the
Oath of Office to Mr. Garrison, and the Board extended
its welcome.
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Item 4: Discussion and Selection of Design to be Used for
Billboard Advertisements at Various Locations in Dallas
County: Frank Rolfe, representing the Chase Company,
presented a sample collection of billboard signs for the
Coppell series of signs to be done throughout Dallas over
the next several months. The initial sign is to be
prepared and placed along I-35 near Lancaster the first
week in May. After much discussion, Vicki Hart made a
motion that the sign read as follows:
Coppell, Texas
Best RELocation
The background is to be dark blue or black and the
letters reversed out in white, except for the prefix
"RE." That part of the lettering is to be done in day-
glo yellow.
Jim Garrison seconded the motion, and it was approved.
Additional sign messages for future months will be
discussed in future Board meetings.
Item 5: Discussion and Recommendation to City Council Regarding
Request from Coppell Chamber of Commerce for 1991-92
Funding: Vicki Hart made a motion to table this agenda
item, and Roy Brock seconded the motion. The motion was
approved and the item tabled.
Item 6: Reports from Liaisons and Special Board Members:
a. City Council - Tom Morton presented a copy of Texas
House Bill 916 which will allow establishment of a
sales tax for funding economic development activity
in Coppell. The next step for this legislation is
to have the City Attorney brief the Council on the
bill, and then have the Council set and call an
election. To be successful in this endeavor, the
community will need to be educated on the need for
the tax and its impact on the entire community's
well-being. William Rohloff made a motion, seconded
by Vicki Hart, that a note of appreciation be sent
to Representative Ken Marchant, who worked so hard
to assist in effecting this legislation.
b. Coppell Chamber of Commerce - Vicki Hart reported to
the Board that the Coppell Consumer Fair was a big
success. An estimate of 1,000 to 1,500 visitors
came, including many from outside Coppell. The next
fair is already scheduled for May 16, 1992.
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moving forward in educating citizen
issues, advising on tax abatement,
assisting development activities.
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c. Coppell Independent School District - Roy Brock
reported to the Board that the District is
experiencing budget restraints tighter than any in
recent history. The new State school funding
legislation resulted in the loss of $5.33 million to
Coppell. To put that in perspective, Mr. Brock
noted that a tax increase of $0.32 per $100
valuation is needed to make up the loss. Town
meetings on the subject will be held at the
Intermediate School on June 11 and 13.
Item 7: Review and Discussion of Projects:
a. Coppell Video. Reception and Showing - Regina Johnson
is coordinating the video reception with assistance
from Vicki Harms. The premier is scheduled for
June 26, and a guest list of 750 has been prepared
to date. The Board was notified that on the
finished video, Mr. Sullivan placed his company name
and telephone number at the end, without Board
approval. Roy Brock made a motion that Chairman
Johnson request that Mr. Sullivan remove that
information from the video. Jim Garrison seconded
the motion, and it was approved.
b. Tax Abatement for Rediform - The Board was informed
that the Council has a process of open hearings to
go through prior to closure on this issue.
c. The D,ZFW Connection - Alan Ratliff reported that
three (3) developers want to fund a large (2 -page)
advertisement in The D/FW Connection magazine. The
Board's share of the cost would be $1,890. Barbara
Austin made a motion that the Board recommend to the
Council that the funds be spent, subject to review
and approval of final ad copy by the Economic and
Business Development Board. The motion was seconded
by Roy Brock and approved.
d. Review of Financial Report - Alan Ratliff
distributed copies of the Financial Report for
Economic Development as of May 31, 1991. Current
funds available total $17,612.48.
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e. New Comell Brochures - Copies of the current
brochure were given to Board members. With a
reprint supply pending, an update of the brochure is
needed. Jim Garrison offered to revise the brochure
for Board review at its next meeting. The Board was
asked to submit written comments to Mr. Garrison.
Item 8: Other Business: Though no action was taken, there was
Board consensus that dual responsibilities lie with the
Metrocrest and Coppell Chambers of Commerce, and their
respective responsibilities likely justify dual funding
at this time.
There being no further business, Roy Brock moved for adjournment
and Jim Garrison seconded the motion. It was approved, and the
meeting adjourned at 10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William Rohloff
Recording Secretary
Economic and Business Development Board
City of Coppell
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 8, 1991
TO: Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager
FROM: Frank Trando, Deputy City Manager/Finance Director
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SUBJECT: Economic Development Financial Report
The financial position of funds for Economic Development at
April 30, 1991:
Donations Fund - Funds Available $12,237.22