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
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April 3, 1991
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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.
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Item 9: Review and Discussion of Projects:
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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
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