BM 1997-04-02 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERSHIP
APRIL 2, 1997
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00 P.M. on
Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor
Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following were present: Chad Beach, Tim Brancheau, Bill Herries,
Scarlett Hovland, Mary Ann Kellam, Isabelle Moro, Pat Murphy, Ron
Pankey, Dixon Rich, Bill Rohloff, Gary Sieb, Kathryn Stephenson,
and Council Member Chuck Sturges, and Marsha Tunnell.
1. Call to order
Ron Pankey called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
Pat Murphy questioned the minutes of March 5, 1997 as to who
made motions for approval of Minutes and the Bylaws. After
reviewing the secretary's notes, it was moved by Pat Murphy,
seconded by Bill Herries that the minutes of March 5, 1997 be
approved as recorded. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Consideration of Request by Insignia Commercial group for
Tax Abatement
Gary Sieb and Chad Beach led the discussion of request by
Insignia Commercial Group for a five year 75% tax abatement
for a 367,200 square foot warehouse distribution facility
located on the north side of Airline Drive, just east of
Beltline Road utilizing Section 380 of the Texas Local
Government Code. This was an unusual request, the first of
its kind. Typically, the Chapter 380 of the Texas Local
Government Code is reserved for promoting unique local
economic development programs. Under normal circumstances,
the Insignia request could be accomplished utilizing the
standard tax abatement application procedure. However, due to
the untimely manner in which the application was submitted
will cause the company to lose the full benefit of the tax
abatement program. The Partnership had invited an Insignia
representative to make a presentation at the meeting, but the
applicant was not present. The Partnership discussed the
option of offering a grant of what the full abatement is
worth, however, concluded that this could lead to other
developments asking for the same consideration. Chad Beach
did explain to the group that the company could qualify for a
tax abatement on the value of any improvements made to the
land between January 1, 1997 and December 31, 1997. It
was moved by Pat Murphy and seconded by Bill Rohloff that
the request by Insignia Commercial group for tax abatement
utilizing Section 380 of the Texas Local Government Code be
denied. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Update on Coppell video
Gary Sieb informed the Partnership that he had presented to
GTE the changes in the video script that the Partnership had
recommended. GTE is open to most of the changes, however
viewing the inside of businesses will not be possible. The
second draft should be available the last week of April and
Ron Pankey and Marsha Tunnell will distribute to the
Partnership for review. The suggestion was made that a
helicopter be used for better viewing of Coppell. The
helicopter would have to be funded by the Partnership. The
suggestion was made that the Partnership use the $1000.00 gift
from GTE for cost of helicopter. Gary Sieb will call on
prices and availability of a helicopter.
5. Discuss plans for a reception premiering the Coppell video
Ron Pankey shared that the Video should be ready at the end
of May. Discussion followed in suggesting possibilities of
showing. It was decided that Town Center would not be a good
place with the construction beginning for remodeling. The new
Justice Center was suggested along with the Library also being
an option. It was also suggested that the video be shown at
the Chamber luncheon. There was some concern discussed by the
Partnership as to which communities to invite for showing.
Tim Brancheau will be checking availability of monies and
places for the showing of Video.
6. Update on Current S Potential Commercial/Industrial
Developments
Gary Sieb announced to the Partnership that there are now 15
reinvestment zones. Gary will provide an update of the tax
abatement reinvestment zone map in the near future to the
Partnership.
7. Review of Membership Literature on Dallas Area Economic
Development Associations For Economic Development
Partnership Members
Ron Pankey shared with the Partnership that there are not many
Economic Development Organizations which encourage and promote
municipal participation. The Commercial Real Estate Women
(CREW) was the only organization which extended an open
invitation to the Partnership. The rest of the associations
required membership fees be paid before attendance was
permitted. Ron Pankey urged the Partnership to begin mailings
right away using the real estate listing in the Dallas
Business Journal.
8. General Discussion and other Business
Ron Pankey reviewed revision of by-laws. Isabelle Moro
presented draft of the community profile. Ron Pankey asked
Isabelle to add a table of contents and page numbers to the
report and that the Website be mentioned. Pat Murphy made the
suggestion that a listing of school zones be added to the
community profile. Bill Rohloff suggested a listing be made of
all construction developments to made available to the
Partnership. Bill also suggested that the Partnership
research ways in which Coppell could be mentioned through the
national media. With no further business to discuss, it was
moved by Bill Herries and seconded by Mary Ann Kellam that the
meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote,the meeting was adjourned
at 8:15 p.m.
NOTICE OF MEETING
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday, April 2, 1997
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, April 2, 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: March 5, 1997
Item 3: Consideration of Request by Insignia Commercial Group for Tax Abatement
(Witt)
Item 4: Update on Coppell Video (Sieb)
Item 5: Discuss plans for a reception premiering the Coppell Video (Pankey)
Item 6 Update on Current & Potential Commercial/ ndusftW Developments (Sieb)
Item 7: Review of Membership Literature on Dallas Area Economic Development
Associations For Economic Development Partnership Members (Pankey)
Item 8: General Discussion and Other Business
Adjournment
CF1t1`IFICATE
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, March 28, 1997.
Scarlett Hovland, Senior Administrative Secretary