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BM 1997-01-08 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP JANUARY 81 1997 MINUTES The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 1997, at Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following were present: Tim Brancheau, Bill Herries, Scarlett Hovland, Isabelle Moro, Pat Murphy, Ron Pankey, Bill Rohloff, Doug Shaw, Kathryn Stephenson, Gary Sieb, Bill Stearman, and Council Members Chuck Sturges and Marsha Tunnell. 1. Call to Order Ron Pankey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Ron Pankey, seconded by Tim Brancheau that the minutes of December 4,1996 be approved as recorded. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Consideration of Apollo Paper Company Tax Abatement Application Isabelle Moro led discussion regarding the history of Apollo Paper. She also shared the future development of Apollo Paper Company. Apollo Paper Company continues to consider the SW corner of Sandy Lake and Royal Lane for their location. Apollo Paper Company plans to increase employment by 15 to 20 employees during the next five years. The company site will only be a distribution center with no manufacturing being done at this location. Chad Beach led discussion on the fact that Apollo Paper would not meet the 5.5 million tax abatement policy. Further discussion followed on the factors of considering Apollo Paper Company based on the sales tax they would generate. Chad Beach provided copies of a summary estimating that in 1998, Apollo Paper Company will generate almost $100,000 revenue in sales tax with an estimated 10% per year growth. Further discussion followed on the pros and cons of accepting Apollo Paper's tax abatement application. Bill Herries suggested that Apollo Paper Company be invited to attend the next scheduled Economic Development Partnership meeting in February. This would allow the partnership to learn exactly what Apolllo Paper intentions are as far as committing to locate in Coppell. In addition a question regarding the company's position regarding sales tax rebate could be addressed. Gary Sieb will invite the company to attend the partnership meeting in February. 4. Update on Current & Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments Gary Sieb presented a map showing location of several developments. He shared that quality growth is very important as Coppell continues to grow. He also indicated that monies are being put in reserve for future costs of infrastructure maintenance that may accrue as Coppell continues to develop. 5. Status update on the development of Home Page for Coppell Discussion was led by Ron Pankey and Kathy Stephenson. Copies of a home page questionnaire was provided to use as a tool in helping to develop our home page. Ron Pankey urged the partnership to study and offer their suggestions on the document provided. Discussion followed relating to concerns with what resources may be available. Ron Pankey suggested that some of the resources be provided through developers located in Coppell. Ron Pankey also suggested that other organizations need to be involved in the process, such as the chamber and schools. There was some concern expressed that we need to progress cautiously and deliberately as we move forward with our home page. 6. Review of Mailing List to be used for Marketing Endeavors Gary Sieb provided lists of potential developers to be included in the proposed mailings. Discussion followed with suggestion of additional developments to be added to list. Doug Shaw suggested that follow-up telemarketing needed to take place after the mailings were sent. Gary Sieb will invite Mayor Tom Morton to sign initial letters of introduction, and possibly make follow-up calls. 7. General Discussion and Other Business Gary Sieb provided copies of an inactive Agreement between City Council and Economic Development Partnership. Discussion followed with ideas for updating the agreement. Some of the most important concerns are to establish a better understanding of what our mission is, and the terms for the members of the partnership, and refining objectives of the group. The members were urged to contact Gary with any suggestions. Gary Sieb shared with Partnership that GTE is scheduled for presentation at the February meeting. Ron Pankey stated that the Economic Development Video for Coppell is still in planning stage. Isabelle Moro provided the Partnership with an update concerning Coppell Development Facts. Bill Herries suggested that the partnership be notified of ribbon cuttings. A motion was made to adjourn by Ron Pankey and seconded by Tim Brancheau. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. NOTICE OF MEETING JAS COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOP CENT PARTNERSHIP y -w,c�At#i1A Wednesday, January 8, 1997 E. Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. (Open to the Public) y Meet' PIM: 2nd Floor Conference Room # . I � ace• v Coppell Town Center Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Partnership will meet in regular session on Wednesday, January 8, 1997 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: December 4, 1996 Item 3: Consideration of Apollo Paper Company Tax Abatement Application (Moro) Item 4: Update on Current & Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments (Sieh) Item 5: Status update on the development of Home Page for Coppell (Pankey/Stephenson) Item 6: Review of Mailing List to be used for Marketing Endeavors (Sieb) Item 7: General Discussion and Other Business Adjournment CERTIFICATE I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted at 12:00 p.m. on the bulletin board at the Town Center of the City of Coppell, Texas, on Friday, January 3, 1997. Scarlett Hovland, Senior Administrative Secretary .,ta NOTICE OF MEETING x ai s �r# JAN - X-131 °- COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP �" 11W Wednesday, January 8, 1997 hkgft Time: Meeting Place: 7:00 p.m. (Open to the Public) 2nd Floor Conference Room Coppell Town Center Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Partnership will meet in regular session on Wednesday, January 8, 1997 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 l: Call to Order Item 2: Approval of Minutes: December 4, 1996 Item 3: Consideration of Apollo Paper Company Tax Abatement Application (Moro) Item 4: Update on Current & Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments (Sieh) Item 5: Status update on the development of Home Page for Coppell (Pankey/Stephenson) Item 6: Review of Mailing List to be used for Marketing Endeavors (Sieh) Item 7: General Discussion and Other Business Adjournment CERTIFICATE I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted at 12:00 p.m. on the bulletin board at the Town Center of the City of Coppell, Texas, on Friday, January 3, 1997. Scarlett Hovland, Senior Administrative Secretary, FfI Vos-, - 0i,