BM 1988-10-05 EcDevMEETING MINUTES
ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD
CITY OF COPPELL
The Economic and Development Board of the City of Coppell met
on Wednesday, October 5, 1988, at 7:30 pm in the Council
Chambers of the Coppell Town Center. The following
boardmembers were present:
Guests:
Paul Dishman - University of North Texas
Tom Morton - City Council Liasion
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
Item No. 1: Meeting Called to Order.
Item No. 2: Approval of Minutes
Item No. 3: Nomination and Election of Officers
Item No. 4: Presentation by Paul Dishman
Item No. 1: Meeting Called to Order.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richardson at
7:30 pm noting a quorum was present.
Item No. 2: Approval of Minutes
David Greer
Don Hodges
Regina Johnson
Lee Richardson
Angelo Vaccaro
The meeting minutes of the previous meeting held on
September 14, 1988, were reviewed and approved unanimously by
the board.
Item No. 3: Nomination and Election of Officers
Angelo Vaccaro nominated Lee Richardson to a second term as
Chairman. The motion carried and Mr. Richardson was elected by
a voice vote: 4 members for and 0 members against.
David Greer nominated Regina Johnson for Recording Secretary.
The motion passed and Mrs. Johnson was elected unanimously.
Angelo Vaccaro nominated Don Hodges as Vice Chairman, seconded
by David Greer and Mr. Hodges was elected unanimously.
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Memorandum of Meeting
Economic and Business Development Board
City of Coppell
Page Two
Item No. 4: Presentation by Paul Dishman on the action plan
based on the survey prepared by Mr. Dishman and the University
of North Texas.
Report on the interviews with Economic Development Directors in
selected municipalities. The cities selected were Farmers
Branch, Garland, Plano, Carrollton, Grapevine and Mesquite.
Mesquite declined to be interviewed. The purpose for this
research was to find out how they were planning for economic
development and how they implemented these programs.
Mr. Dishman presented on the overhead projector a comparative
chart for the cities. (Note: Please see the attached chart
for this section.)
Mr. Vaccaro reequested that Paul Dishman add Coppell to the
chart for completing the comparison of the other cities to
Coppell.
Part two of Mr. Dishman's report is the Labor Study prepared by
Mr. Dishman and the University of North Texas. In addition to
this report, Mr. Dishman will be receiving a report from the
State Occupational Informational Coordinating Committee on the
Coppell area. Mr. Dishman's research included studying reports
from Texas Employment Commission and the Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
Mr. Dishman told us that he was still waiting on additional
reports which were more accurate and would provide more
conclusive information. The reports which were received from
the above mentioned sources left too much room for error for
the Coppell area. Please see the attached reports issued by
Paul Dishman. (Note: The Labor Study will be complete
sometime in November which should prove more accurate than any
reports he had received so far.)
Mr. Dishman volunteered to help the board present this study to
the City Council. Everyone agreed that would be appropriate.
Chairman Richardson informed the board that he had written a
memo to Alan Ratcliff and Mayor Duggan asking for direction on
how to pursue implementation of the recommendations from the
standpoint of resources and funding. Please see the memo dated
October 3, 1988, and City Manager Alan Ratcliff's response memo
dated October 4, 1988.
Memorandum of Meeting
Economic and Business Development Board
City of Coppell
Page Three
Chairman Richardson recommended that the board meet in joint seesion
with council to discuss all the findings in the report with Mr.
Dishman presenting the information. Chairman Richardson also
requested that we have other people in the community such as Texas
Utilities, Lone Star Gas, and GTE and possibly some local developers.
The board and Mr. Dishman after a lengthy discussion made the
following suggestions:
1. Publish survey summary report $ 500 City of Coppell
2. Prepare four color guide to Coppell $5,000 Private Sector
3. Sell ad spots in the guide Private Sector
4. Multi media presentation $3,000 Private Sector
5. Outdoor advertising $2,000 /mth Coop
6. Information kiosk Private Sector
7. Employee Economic Development Director - Full time /Part time
Angelo Vaccaro voiced a motion to authorize Paul Dishman to proceed
with publishing of the survey summary report at a cost not to exceed
$500. Seconded by Don Hodges, the motion carried unanimously to be
available November 2, 1988.
David Greer moved that the board authorize the expenditure of an
additional $90 for typesetting the report. The motion was seconded
and approved by acclaimation of the board.
The above suggested item will be reveiwed in a joint session between
the board and the city council to be scheduled on November 1, 1988.
David Greer moved for adjournment, seconded and the motion carried.
END OF MEETING.
Respectfully Submitted:
Don C. Hodges
Recording Secretary
Economic and Development Board
City of Coppell
cc: Attendees
Debbie Cravey
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TO: Allen Ratliff
Mayor Lou Duggan
FROM: Lee Richardson
DATE: October 3, 1988
SUBJECT: Economic Development Survey
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I am attaching a copy of the Economic Development Survey which was
prepared by the University of North Texas. Paul Dishman includes
some recommended courses of action that we might consider as a result
of the information received.
This information has been presented to the Economic Development Board;
however, no action has been taken. From a funding standpoint, we do not
know what is available from the City to fund any projects. Funds might
be available from developers and utility companies, but I think the
Board needs some direction on what we need to do next.
A presentation of these survey results can be made available to the
City Council in a regular or work session by Mr. Dishman. I do appre—
ciate your input. The Economic Development Board meets Wednesday, October
5, 1988 at 7:30 in the evening. You are welcome to attend and share any
ideas you might have.
October 4, 1988
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Lee Richardson, Chairman, Economic and Development
Board
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FROM: Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager (
SUBJECT: Economic Development Survey
REF: Memorandum 10 -3 -88, Richardson /Ratliff
In response to your memo, please be informed that the City
Council has approved $5,600 for FY 88 -89 which became
available October 1st. It is my belief that the City
Council would welcome your recommendations as to the most
effective way to utilize these funds which could include
projects outlined in Mr. Dishman's report. As I see it, the
task before us is to prioritize the projects and needs of
the economic development program and submit these to the
City Council for their endorsement and approval. We also
should attempt to find and secure any other funds that may
be available for economic development purposes. Please let
me know if you have any questions about my response or wish
to pursue this matter in some other manner.
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Meeting Time:
Meeting Place:
Notice is hereby given that the Economic and Business
Development Board of the City of Coppell will meet in
regular session on Wednesday, October 5, 1988 in the City
Council Chambers of the Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, TX. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the
following items:
Item 1: Call to Order
Item 2: Approval of Minutes
Item 3: Presentation by Paul Dishman
Item 4: Chairman's Report
Item 5: Other Business
Adjournment
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the
bulletin board at the Town Center of the City of Coppell, TX
on the 30th day of September, 1988 at 1:00 p.m.
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Economic and Business Development Board
Notice of Meeting
October 5, 1988
Debbie Cravey
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7:30 p.m. (Open to the public)
Town Center - City Council Chambers
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, TX 75019
CERTIFICATE