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BM 1991-04-03 EcDevMinutes of the Economic and Business Development Board April 3, 1991 The Economic and Business Development Board met in regular session on Wednesday, April 3, 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 Kim Brooks Lee Richardson William Rohloff Special Board members present were: Roy Brock City Council Liaison: Tom Morton City staff members present were: Alan Ratliff, City Manager Guests: Vicki Hart, Coppell Chamber of Commerce Penny Solomon, Coppell Chamber of Commerce Marcellette Sherman, Marcoa Publishing Dallas, Inc. 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 March 6, 1991, meeting were reviewed. Kim Brooks made a motion to approve the minutes and Roy Brock seconded it. The motion carried, and the minutes were approved. Item 3: The DFW Connection: Alan Ratliff introduced Marcellette Sherman of Marcoa Publishing Dallas, Inc., the firm authorized by the D/FW International Airport to produce the coming marketing publication, The DFW Connection. The Board reviewed sample publications and was informed of distribution volumes, but chose not to place its own ad at the present time. Item 4: Inventory of City of Coppell Brochures: Alan Ratliff noted to the Board that of 2,500 City brochures printed about one year ago, approximately 1,000 remain. Some brochure updating is needed prior to a reprint, and Minutes of the Economic and Business Development Board April 3, 1991 Page Two Richard Johnson will develop the printing specifications. There was brief discussion concerning the possibility of exchanging some City brochures for some Coppell maps being prepared by the Chamber of Commerce. Item 5: Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Study: Vicki Hart informed the Board of continuing activity on the Chamber's Economic Study being done in conjunction with Lone Star Gas. The City is already working on some of the recommendations for economic growth. The number one goal identified in the survey process is to develop better communication between the City and industrial developers. A work session between these two parties is tentatively set for April 30, with an experienced facilitator. Members of this Board will be invited to participate with the Chamber of Commerce in pursuing its developmental goals. Item 6: North Texas Commission's 19th Annual Membership Luncheon: On April 30, 1991, the North Texas Commission is holding its annual membership luncheon. Jim Cowman is going as the City Council representative. Lee Richardson made a motion to fund the attendance ($50 per person) of Alan Ratliff and one Board member. The funds are to come from the Board's Donations budget. Kim Brooks seconded the motion and it was approved. Item 7: Goals: Richard Johnson noted to the Board that attention should be refocused on the set of goals previously prepared. He proposed that several ad hoc committees, composed of various community individuals, be formed to address specific goals. The committee work would be short-term tasks, and Mr. Johnson will solicit names of potential committee workers from Board members. The Board agreed that its next meeting should be used to rank the goals. One of the goals involves the completion and premier showing of the Coppell video. There is a relatively short period of time left to organize a premier; and Regina Johnson will be asked to coordinate it. Item 8: Financial Report: Alan Ratliff noted that the General Fund deficit reflected on the attached Financial Report is in error and will be corrected on next month's report. The report shows funds of $24,265.38 for economic development purposes, and these funds will be given careful consideration as the Board pursues its goals. Minutes of the Economic and Business Development Board Item 9: Review and Discussion of Projects: April 3, 1991 Page Three a. Half -cent Sales Tax - The proposed sales tax legislation is still moving through the Texas legislature, combined with other economic development bills. It should pass, but there is no indication of when. b. Coppell Video - The Letter of Agreement with Mr. Sullivan has been signed and work has begun. A progress report will be received before any further payments are made, and Barbara Austin and Richard Johnson will visit with Mr. Sullivan on his activities. The final product is due May 1. c. Coppell Celebrates - Barbara Austin announced that the Coppell Community Chorus is selling T-shirts to raise funds, and Mrs. Austin expressed hope that many of the "Celebrates" workers will be wearing them. A number of Board members commented that more advance publicity on the event could have been done, especially in outlying areas. d. The DFW Connection - Alan Ratliff indicated that he will discuss this particular publication with area industrial developers for their possible funding support. e. Miscellaneous - A joint meeting of the Economic and Business Development Board with the City Council is scheduled for April 30. The next regular meeting of the Economic and Business Development Board will be deferred to Wednesday, May 8, 1991. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, William Rohloff Recording Secretary Economic and Business Development Board City of Coppell WR/slt edbmin.43 Q�) w V-S;A� V-."- 0--. q U a i J I / I � "7 a R ;f �