BM 1996-11-06 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
NOVEMBER 6, 1996
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, November 6, 1996, at Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor
Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas, 75019. The
following were present: Tim Brancheau, Bill Harris, Scarlett Hovland, Isabelle
Moro, Pat Murphy, Ron Pankey, Bill Rohloff, Doug Shaw, Gary Sieb, Kathy
Stephenson, Chuck Sturges, and Jim Witt.
1. Call to Order
It was moved by Bill Harris, seconded by Tim Brancheau that Ron
Pankey be Chair in Bronwyn Brock's absence. Ron Pankey called the
meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Tim Brancheau, seconded by Pat Murphy, that the
minutes of October 2, 1996 be approved as recorded. The motion passed
unanimously.
3. Update on Current & Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments
Jim Witt led the discussion regarding updates on the NCAA, Moore
Business Forms and Capital One site selection process. No firm
commitments had been made by any of these possible users.
4. Status Update on the Economic Development Video for Coppell
Gary Sieb led the discussion regarding information gathered from the
GTE meeting he hosted on October 28, 1996. Some of the issues
discussed were: to focus on the economic development of Coppel
rather than the quality of life; the video would be produced in the Spring
for better scenery and climate; Partnership Staff to be involved in tape.
Ron Pankey discussed the budget allowance for the video; possible costs
for CD Rom and/or Helicopter. Gary Sieb will follow up with details on
what expenses that might be incurred. Ron Pankey mentioned what
might be our responsibility to set up shots as far as citizens being
involved. Isabelle Moro mentioned that Marsha Tunnell is very interested
in being coordinator for the video production, and has volunteered to
assume that role.
5. Discussion and nomination of three Partnership representatives to
serve on the Telecommunications Board to develop a Home Page for
Coppell
Isabelle Moro led the discussion regarding a need for volunteers to serve
on a Home Page committee, being established by the Telecommunications
Board. The Board meets every third Tuesday of each month with the
first meeting being held November 19, 1996. Ron Pankey and Kathy
Stephenson volunteered to be on committee. Isabelle Moro will invite
Dave Greer to also serve on the committee.
6. Discussion on a potential Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax
Isabelle Moro led discussion on the different hotel/motel occupancy tax
rates within the Metroplex as per hand out provided . After considerable
discussion, Bill Herries made a motion which was seconded by Bill
Rohloff to increase the occupancy tax rate in Coppell from 4% to 7%.
Motion passed unanimously. Jim Witt will take motion to Council.
7. General discussion and other business
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made
by Ron Pankey and seconded by Bill Herries. By unanimous vote,
the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
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COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPS PARIT I
Wednesday, November 6, 1996
Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. (Open to the Public)
Meeting Place: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Coppell Town Center
Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Partnership will meet in regular session on
Wednesday, November 6, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., in the 2nd Floor 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: Call to Order
Item 2: Approval of Minutes: October 2, 1996 �A ; -)Q E P POLAC lh
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Item 3: Update on Current & Potential Commercial./Industrial Developments (Sieb)
Item 4: Status update on the Economic Development Video for Coppell (Witt/Sieb)
Item 5: Discussion and nomination of three Partnership representatives to serve on the
Telecommunications Board to develop a Home Page for Coppell (Moro)
Item 6: Discussion on a potential Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax (Moro)
Item 7: General Discussion and Other Business
Adjournment
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted at 5:00 p.m. on the bulletin board at the Town Center of
the City of Coppell, Texas, on Thursday, October 31, 1996.
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Katherine Bowling, Executive Sgd tary to the City Manager