BM 1997-01-08 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
JANUARY 81 1997
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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
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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
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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
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