BM 1997-03-05 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERSHIP
MARCH 5, 1997
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 5, 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, Mary Ann Kellam, Isabelle Moro, Pat Murphy, Ron Pankey,
Bill Rohloff, Doug Shaw, Gary Sieb, Bill Stearman, and Council
Member Chuck Sturges.
1. Call to order
Ron Pankey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2.4 Approval of Minutes
It was, noted that the February 24, 1997 special meeting
minutes should be dated February 25, 1997. Also noted was
that the word "then" should be "then" at the top of page 2 ,and
the word "off-site" should be inserted into the sentence
located in the middle of page 2. "Specifically, an off -Site
sales tax generated in excess of $150,000 per year would be
considered by the Partnership for rebate application, anything
less would not meet favorable consideration." It was moved by
Bill Stearman, seconded by Ron Pankey that the minutes of
February 5, 1997 and February 24, 1997 be approved with the
minor amendments. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Review proposed Economic Development Partnership Bylaws
Gary Sieb presented the Partnership with the current bylaws.
After considerable discussion revolving around the bylaws,
the following changes were amended.
1. ARTICLE III,
SECTION 1:SUBSECTION "D"
The Coppell City Manager, Coppell Director of
Planning & Community Services, the President of the
Chamber of Commerce and any other appropriate person
shall be non-voting ex officio members of the
Partnership.
2. ARTICLE V,
SECTION 1:SUBSECTION "1C'
The Partnership will consult with any potential or
existing business requiring assistance in the
preparation of a business plan or any other
assistance needed for their satisfactory relocation,
expansion, or retention.
3. ARTICLE V,
SECTION 1:SUBSECTION "L"
The Partnership will maintain contact with economic
development allies in the metroplex and the State of
Texas. Visibility for the City will be maintained
through attendance at economic development
professional association meetings, conference, etc.
Written reports shall be included in the monthly
activities report provided to the City manager.
(This sentence to be deleted)
4. ARTICLE V,
SECTION 1:SUBSECTION "m"
The Partnership will keep the City Manager informed
of major activities. a full report of all economic
development activates will be provided monthly to
the City Namaqer, includinq any and all economic
development inquires. (This sentence to be deleted)
5. ARTICLE V,
88CTION 1:8U88ECTION "N"
maintain a liaison relationship with the Texas
Department of Commerce. ((Subsection "N" to be
completely deleted)
6. ARTICLE V,
SECTION 1:SU88ECTION "O"
The partnership will insure the maintenance of a
statistical data base for use in responding to
economic development inquiries.
7. ARTICLE V,
SECTION 1:SUB8ECTION "P"
The Partnership will insure the maintenance of an
inventory of land sites and available facility space
including building specifications and contact
persons.
8. ARTICLE v,
SECTION 1:SUBSECTION "Q"
The Partnership will develop marketing materials for
the City. (Subsection "Q" to be completed deleted)
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9. ARTICLE V,
SECTION 1:SUBSECTION "R"
The Partnership will develop an overall economic
development plan for the City. (Subsection "R" to be
completed deleted)
10. ARTICLE VI,
SECTION 1:SUBSECTION "B"
Naintain a close and coordinated working
relationship with other economic development allies
in order to increase awareness of Coppell's economic
development efforts. (Subsection "B" to be completed
deleted)
11. ARTICLE VI,
SECTION 1:SUBSECTION "C"
Create and stimulate public interest in economic
development activities of the City. (Subsection "C"
to be completed deleted)
It was then moved by Ron Pankey, seconded by Bill Stearman
the amendments be accepted and rewritten into the present
bylaws. The motion carried with five for and one opposed.
4. Update on Current S Potential Coamercial/Industrial
Developments
Gary Sieb informed the partnership that Derse Exhibits has
made a decision to locate in Coppell at the N8 corner of
Creekview and Royal Lane. Derse plans to complete the wove by
the end of the year. Bill Harries made a suggestion that a
five to ten year spreadsheet be prepared showing impact of
tax abatements revolving around various businesses located in
Coppell. Isabelle Moro will present this to Chad Beach, Asst.
Finance Director of the Tax Department.
5. Status update on the development of Home Page for Coppell
Isabelle Moro presented a letter and questionnaire to the
Partnership that will be sent to current businesses in Coppell
surveying for the Coppell Web Site. She also presented a
letter to be sent to landlords in Coppell to help with
retention of businesses. Bill Harries suggested that the
Partnership not only be in touch with landlords, but felt it
also important to be in touch with the businesses themselves.
Mary Ann Kellam shared that the Chamber continues to maintain
contact with existing and new businesses. Discussion followed
around the Partnership working with the Chamber for business
retention and that the Partnership stay knowledgeable of the
businesses that exist in Coppell.
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6. Coppell video Script
Gary Sieb reviewed the video script with the Partnership.
Much discussion was given to ideas for further expanding and
detailing the script. Some of the focal points discussed
consisted of stressing the availability of large tracts of
land with infrastructure. The Partnership would like to see
more emphasis on the business side of Coppell, rather than
quality of life , with the possibility of viewing the inside
of a distribution center. It was also felt that the City
Staff needs to be addressed rather than giving all
responsibility and/or credit to the Partnership. Sensitivity
was discussed in focusing on the DFW airport and the school
system. The consensus was that the airport is a very important
draw to Coppell and needs to be advertised. Isabelle Moro
will locate the advertising slogan used in the past to
represent the advantages of the DFW airport being so
accessible to Coppell. The school issue is delicate due to
the fact that some neighborhoods are in the Carrollton Farmers
Branch School District, the suggestion was made that Coppell
Independent School District should not be used and an
alternative may be "all" Coppell schools. Medical services
were also discussed in that Coppell is not equipped to handle
emergencies or traumas, the suggestion was wade to make a
general statement regarding health services in the area.
7. R*viow of membership Literature on Dallas Area sconomica
Development Associations for sconomiec Development Partnership
members
Iten was tabled for discussion at the April 2, 1997 meeting.
Ron Pankey invited the members of the Partnership to the
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) session to be held on
March 13th between 5:00 - 7:04 p.m. at the Grand Kempinski
Hotel.
8. Update on the Current Legislative Session pertaining to school
Property Tazes
Doug Shaw led a discussion on what effect the legislatively
proposed school property taxes might have on the Coppell
School District. If passed we would lose five to six million
dollars a year. Also, with this plan, it could affect the
Robin Hood program,, which could mean as such as a ten million
dollar loss. Doug urged the Partnership along with the
citizens to be involved in this issue by contacting our
Representatives. Mary Ann Kellam suggested the possibility of
advertising this in the Chamber Newsletter and elsewhere.
9. General Discussion and Other Business
With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Ron
Pankey, seconded by Doug Shaw that the meeting adjourn. By
unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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NOTICE OF MEETING
COPPELL ECONOAHC DEVELOP'
Wednesday, March 59 1997
Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. (Open to the Public)
Meeting Place: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Coppell Town Center
1337
Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Partnership will meet in regular session on
Wednesday, March 5, 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: February 5, 1997 and February 1997
Item 3: Review proposed Economic Development Partnership Bylaws (Sieb)
Item 4: Update on Current & Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments (Sieb)
Item 5: Status update on the development of Home Page for Coppell (Moro)
Item 6: Coppell Video Script (Sieb)
Item 7: Review of Membership Literature on Dallas Area Economic Development
Associations For Economic Development Partnership Members (Pankey)
Item 8 : Update on the Current Legislative Session Pertaining to School Property Taxes
(Shaw)
Item 9: gyral 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 Friday, February 28, 1997.
Scarlett Hovland, Senior Administrative Secretary
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