BM 1991-03-06 EcDevMinutes of the
Economic and Business Development Board
March 6, 1991
The Economic and Business Development Board met in regular session
on Wednesday, March 6, 1991, at 7 p.m. , in the Executive Conf erence
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 staff members present were:
Alan Ratliff, City Manager
Guests: Vicki Hart, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
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
February 6, 1991, meeting were reviewed. William Rohloff
made a motion to approve the minutes and Kim Brooks
seconded it. The motion carried, and the minutes were
approved.
Item 3: Presentation by Debbie Abitz, AID_ Associates. Reaardin
the Coppell Chamber of Commerce's New City Map: In the
absence of Debbie Abitz, Penny Solomon presented the
proposal for a new City map to be printed and distributed
through the Coppell Chamber of Commerce. Aid Associates
is preparing the map and is selling "advertising" spaces
on it. After brief discussion, William Rohloff made a
motion that the Board withhold any decision to purchase
ad space on the map pending sales to area businesses.
Kim Brooks seconded the motion, and it was approved.
As an aside, Mr. Brooks recommended that a highway sign
identifying Coppell be placed on the I-635 highway. Alan
Ratliff noted that a request for such has been made
previously, but never approved. He will check on the
matter again.
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Item 4: Economic Development Financial Report: For the Board's
information, Alan Ratliff presented copies of the
financial report as of February 28, 1991. The report
shows funds of $30,669.96 for economic development
purposes.
Item 5: Consideration of Recommending Approval of Contract or
Agreement for Coppell Video: Richard Johnson reported to
the Board about his visit with James Sullivan of Sullivan
Productions, which was primarily to explore a possible
reduction in Sullivan's bid to create a Coppell
videotape. Mr. Sullivan offered to come down a little to
about $18,500. Recognizing the importance of a quality
promotional video for Coppell and the potential for
recouping part or all of the cost through sales of
videotape copies, the Board expressed agreement that the
City Council should be asked to increase the monies
allotted to this project. Barbara Austin made a motion
for Richard Johnson, as Board Chairman, to ask the City
Council to fund the video project at a level of $18,500,
using the current balance in this Board's General Fund
(about $4,000), with the remainder coming from the
Board's Donation Fund (about $14,500). Lee Richardson
seconded the motion, and it was approved.
Item 6: Review of Policy for Distribution of Coppell Lapel Pins
and Consideration of Recommending A2Rroval: Alan Ratliff
presented a proposed resolution designating guidelines
for distribution of Coppell lapel pins, including the
sale of said pins for two dollars ($2) per pin. Lee
Richardson made a motion to approve the resolution.
William Rohloff seconded the motion, and it was approved.
Item 7: Establishment of Boundaries of Air 4uality Nonattainment
Area: Alan Ratliff presented to the Board, for its
information, material from the North Central Texas
Council of Governments concerning "Boundaries of Air
Quality Nonattainment Area." This material addresses
provisions of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, and
though relatively underpublicized, the provisions pose
significant problems for area economic development. Both
Dallas and Tarrant Counties are designated as
"nonattainment" areas which thereby inhibits the location
here of any companies that might produce hydrocarbons.
Mr. Ratliff suggested that Penny Solomon might ask the
Dallas Chamber of Commerce about their position on the
issue.
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Item 8: Review and Discussion of Projects:
March 6, 1991
Page Three
a. Coppell Celebrates - Barbara Austin reviewed for the
Board the planned activity for the "Coppell
Celebrates Jazz" event, scheduled for April 20-21,
1991. A lot of work has gone into planning the two
days of varied activities which will include jazz
and Dixieland bands , a Cajun cookof f , crafts , games ,
a beauty pageant, auction, and more. The event is
being heavily promoted and hopefully will draw
participants from communities outside of Coppell, as
well as our own citizens.
b. Miscellaneous
1. Vicki Hart reported that at its last meeting,
the Chamber of Commerce lacked a quorum, but 37
of 41 persons present ( 50 is quorum) support the
one-half cent sales tax for economic
development. Mayor Wolfe presented the issue,
and a letter reflecting the response will be
sent to the State Representative.
2. Richard Johnson asked the Board if the meeting
start time was going to be a
members. Acknowledging that
members, it was agreed that
going to be rather long, the
7 p.m.; otherwise, the time
7:30 p.m.
problem for Board
it can press some
if the agenda is
start time will be
will normally be
3. Richard Johnson reported on a meeting sponsored
by the North Texas Commission regarding business
opportunities generated by the Superconducting
Super Collider project. An Opportunities Guide
has been produced and was distributed at that
meeting. Alan Ratliff has retained a copy.
4. Alan Ratliff reported that another trip to
Markham, Ontario, is being scheduled by the
Metrocrest Chamber for May 24-26, 1991. They
are encouraging three to five people from
Coppell to make the trip to promote business
opportunity in this area.
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5. Vicki Hart presented a request from the Coppell
Chamber's Economic Development Board that a
member from this Board be appointed as
representative to the Chamber's Economic
Development Board. They meet on the first
Tuesday of each month at noon. Alan Ratliff,
Tom Morton, and Jay Turner are already mutual
attendees between the two boards. Barbara
Austin offered to attend as this Board's
representative.
Item 9: New Business:
a. Alan Ratliff reported to the Board about Councilman
Cowman's request that the area utilities companies
form a coalition for economic development. Comment
was made that experience by some current Board
members has often been negative in attempts at such
a coalition. Mr. Cowman is to be invited to visit
with the Board concerning his suggestion, perhaps
with some new insight.
b. City Staff and City Council will be having a
planning retreat on March 16. Alan Ratliff will
solicit their comments on the proposed objectives
developed for the Economic and Business Development
Board.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
William Rohloff
Recording Secretary
Economic and Business Development Board
City of Coppell
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Meeting lace:
NOTICE OF MEETING
ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Wednesday, March 6, 1991
7 p.m. (Open to the Public)
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, March 6, 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:
Item 2:
Item 3:
Item 4:
Item 5:
Item 6:
Item 7:
Item 8:
Item 9:
Call to Order
Review and Approval of Minutes - 2/6/91
Presentation by Debbie Abitz, AID Associates, Regarding
the Coppell Chamber of Commerce's New City Map
Economic Development Financial Report
Consideration of Recommending Approval of Contract or
Agreement for Coppell Video
Review of Policy.for Distribution of Coppell Lapel Pins
and Consideration of Recommending Approval
Establishment of Boundaries of Air Quality Nonattainment
Area
Review and Discussion of Projects:
a) Coppell Celebrates �'
b). Miscellaneous
New Business/New Projects
a) Utility Company Assistance
Adjournment
Ri and J!7 ion,
3M AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPES
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, March 1, 1991, at I I p.m.
Alan D. Ratliff, City M nager
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 6, 1991
TO: Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager
FROM: Frank Trando, Deputy City Manager/Finance Director
SUBJECT: Economic Development Financial Report
The financial position of funds for Economic Development at
February 28, 1991:
Donations Fund - Funds Available $ 26,668.94
General Fund - Budget $5,600.00
Expended to Date 1,598.98 4,001.02
Total Funds Available $ 30,669.96