BM 1995-10-04 EcDevMinutes of October 4, 1995
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Monthly Meeting
The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4,
1995, in the conference room at Rediform, 555 Airline Drive, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following members were present:
Bronwyn Brock, Chairperson
John Mark Bonnot
Tim Brancheau
Jim Dippold
Isabelle Moro
Mayor Tom Morton
Ron Pankey
Dixon Rich
Bill Rohloff
Candy Sheehan
Gary Sieb
Jim Witt
1. Call to Order
Chairman Bronwyn Brock called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
2. Introduction of Dixon Rich
Mr. Dixon Rich, the City's newly appointed representative, was not present; therefore
the Chairman, Bronwyn Brock, proceeded with the next item on the agenda.
3. Review the plans and progress for the Reception honoring area Brokers and
Developers.
Tim Brancheau gave a progress report regarding the upcoming reception to be held at
Coppell Town Center on October 17, 1995 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Four hundred sixty four invitations were sent out. As of Wednesday, October 4th,
forty people had replied they will be attending the event and 18 people declined.
Mayor Tom Morton was asked to speak at the event. The City of Coppell's
Engineering and Planning Department will have information booths set up during the
reception. Also, various brokers and developers will have exhibits at the reception.
During the course of the discussion, Chairperson Bronwyn Brock mentioned that it
was her understanding the City would be hiring a Public Relations Consultant and that
person would hopefully, be available to assist in the Partnership's media relations.
4. Review the plans and progress of the Direct Marketing Campaign.
City of Coppell will begin to place a tombstone ad in the Dallas Business Journal
whenever a new office or industrial user relocates to Coppell. The estimated cost of
such an ad is $700.00.
5. Introduction of Dixon Rich, the City's newly appointed representative to the
Partnership.
Mr. Dixon Rich introduced himself to the Partnership. Mr. Rich has been a resident
of Coppell for over a year and is presently working for J. Roberts Company, a real
estate firm in Dallas. Prior to coming to Coppell, Mr. Rich lived in Indianapolis,
Indiana. He also served on the Indianapolis Economic Development Board and looks
forward to being an active member of the Partnership.
After Mr. Rich's remarks, Bill Rohloff made a motion to re -appoint Ms. Bronwyn
Brock as Chairperson of the Coppell Economic Development Partnership. Mr. Jim
Dippold seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Board members Dippold,
Pankey, Rohloff, Rich, and Brock voting in favor.
6. Begin discussing plans of the presentation before the City Council in November
on the Partnership's goals and objectives for fiscal year 1995-'96.
Chairperson Bronwyn Brock announced that she will review the Partnership's goals
and objectives for fiscal year 1995-96 at the November 1, 1995, Partnership meeting
and would make a formal presentation before the City Council on Tuesday,
November 14, 1995.
7. Briefing on the City of Coppell's nomination before the Texas Economic
Development Council for the "Outstanding Community Economic Development
Award".
John Mark Bonnot reported that the City of Coppell was recognized at the Texas
Economic Development Council luncheon as one of the contending cities for the
award. City of Terrell won the Outstanding Community Economic Development
Award.
John Mark also discussed the upcoming North Texas Commercial Association of
Realtors' "All Star Expo '95" to be held November 2, 1995 at the Infomart in Dallas
between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Cost of a booth ranges from $350.00 to $500.00.
He felt that it would be good for Coppell to participate at this function and it could
serve as a follow-up to the Brokers and Developers' Reception.
John Mark briefly discussed the possibility of Coppell having access and presence on
the InterNet with a Home Page. He will be asking Wayne Richard of the
Telecommunications Board and Bob Miller, the Information Service Manager at the
City of Coppell to come to speak to the Partnership.
Jim Witt, the City Manager, announced that one of the Park & Fly billboards along I-
635 would be available for the City's use. Some discussion followed. Chairperson
Bronwyn Brock suggested soliciting Mr. Bill Herries' input for ideas for the
billboard.
8. General discussion concerning economic development issues
Mr. Gary Sieb made two announcements. The City currently is forming a committee
to look at the existing sign ordinance with regards to monument signs. There has
been some concern expressed by Council that the 75 sq. ft. maximum allowed by the
existing ordinance may be too large. Mr. Sieb wanted Mr. Bonnot to help him
solicit two members of the Chamber of Commerce to volunteer in this endeavor. The
second announcement pertained to the Greater Dallas Chamber Industrial Real Estate
Guide and if the partnership would be interested in placing an ad in this journal. A
third of a page ad costs $800.00.
Mr. Sieb also briefed the Partnership on the various commercial and industrial
prospects looking to relocate to Coppell.
Isabelle Moro made brief comments regarding two articles on Foreign Trade Zones
and various tax incentives offered by cities in the North Texas region.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.