BM 1993-03-03 EcDevMinutes of the
City of Coppell
Wednesday, March 3, 1993
The Economic and Business Development Board met in a regularly
scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 3, 1993, at 7:00 PM in the
Executive Conference Room of Coppell Town Center. The following
Board members were present:
Bill Rohloff, Chairman
Jerry Singleton, Secretary
Ed Spalding
Don Keach, Alternate
City Council Liaison:
Councilman Tom Morton
Special Board Members:
Guests:
Roy Brock, Coppell ISD
Alan Ratliff, City Manager
Kay Tiller, Media Relations Consultant
Item 1: Call to Order: Bill Rohloff called the meeting to
order. A quorum was present.
Item 2: Review and Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the
February 3, 1993 meeting were reviewed and approved.
Item 3: Discussion of General Land Use And Community Development
- Gary Sieb, Planning Director: Because Gary Sieb was
absent due to the birth of a child, this item was
omitted.
Item 4: Cultivation of Economic Prospects: Bill Rohloff
suggested that board members become educated about
specific subjects of interest to the board with the
intent to use that knowledge in dealing with economic
development prospects.
Don Keach suggested a barbecue or similar event be given
by the EBDB for developers and brokers to promote a
better working relationship with those groups.
After discussion the observation was made that there was
a great need to get EBDB members out the meeting room to
meet and deal with people involved in activities which
affect economic development.
Item 5: Economic Development Brochure: This item was merged
into the discussion of item 6 below.
Item 6: Economic Development Support: Bill Rohloff presented
a draft proposal (copy attached) that the EBDB request
support from the city staff regarding economic develop-
ment activities. After discussion, Ed Spalding made a
motion, seconded by Don Keach. The motion reads as
follows:
The EBDB approves the concept in the attached
document and requests that Alan Ratliff respond
with a specific budget proposal within two weeks.
Alan was also asked to coordinate with Kay Tiller
regarding the brochure.
Item 7: Media Relations Report and Approval of Billing: K a y
Tiller presented her report and bill for March retainer.
Upon motion by Jerry Singleton and second by Ed Spalding,
payment of this bill was approved.
Item 8: Reports from Liaisons and Special Board Members:
a. Councilman Morton - no additional report.
b. CISD - Roy Brock reported that the school district
has been dealing with an allegation of inappropri-
ate racial remarks by a teacher. The allegation is
under investigation. The Robin Hood issue continues
without resolution. New school plans were also
discussed.
Item 9: General Discussion and other Business: Bill Rohloff
presented financial reports prepared by Frank Trendo's
office. Don Keach announced that Remax has scheduled and
open house on March 11 to celebrate the company's 10th
anniversary.
There being no other business to come before this board, the
meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully s mitted,
erry ingleton
ccre ary
Economic and Business Development Board
City of Coppell