BM 1997-05-07 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERSHIP
May 7, 1997
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference
Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following
were present: Tim Brancheau, Scarlett Hovland, Mary Ann Kellam,
Isabelle Moro, Pat Murphy, Ron Pankey, Gary Sieb, Doug Shaw,
Kathryn Stephenson, and Council Member Chuck Sturges.
1. Call to Order
Ron Pankey called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Doug Shaw, seconded by Pat Murphy that the
minutes of April 2, 1997 be approved as recorded. The motion
passed unanimously.
3. Consideration of Request by Insignia commercial Group for sae
Abatesent
Gary Sieb informed the Partnership that a representative from
Insignia Commercial Group would possibly be available to
'present their request for tax abatement for this meeting or
the June 4 meeting. The representative did not have all of
the tax appraisal information for his report, therefore asked
to reschedule for the June 4th Partnership meeting. It was
moved by Doug Shaw and seconded by Mary Ann Kellam that
Consideration of request by Insignia Commercial Group for tax
abatement be rescheduled for the Economic Development
Partnership meeting on June 4, 1997. The motion passed
unanimously.
4. Update on Coppell video
Gary Sieb shared with the Partnership that the filming of the
video is complete. The video was shot on Mon. April 28, thru
Wed. April 30, taking about eleven hours each day. The
helicopter and pilot costs were approximately $700.00. There
were also some expenses in hosting the GTE personnel. Concern
was mentioned over the ethnicity in the filming of the video.
The video will be a 7 to 8 minute tape, and the first cut
should be ready in about 6 weeks. Gary shared that he was
very pleased with the overall outcome. Ron Pankey thanked all
who participated in the making of the video. Mary Ann Kellam
announced that the video will be shown at the August 20
Chamber meeting. Tim Brancheau informed the Partnership that
the video will be shown at the Real Estate Brokers Reception
to be held on Sept. 25, 1997 at Town Center. Ron Pankey will
help Tim with selecting the entertainment.and the quest list
for this event. Tim noted that there will be monies available
from the City to host this event.
5. Consideration of City of Regensburg (Germany) Proposal to
Establish a Trade Relationship Between the Cities of Coppell
and Regensburg
Mayor Tom Morton was not available to present report due to a
school exam he was giving. The Mayor asked to reschedule for
the June 4 Partnership meeting. It was moved by Doug Shaw and
seconded by Pat Murphy that the Consideration of City of
Regensburg Proposal be rescheduled for the Economic
Development Partnership meeting on June 4, 1997. The motion
passed unanimously.
6. Update on Current i Potential Commercial/Industrial
Developments
Gary Sieb informed the Partnership of two potential
developments. One being a Fortune 100 Company. They are
shopping in the DFW area for 30 acres of land to build a
100,000 to 200,000 sq. ft. building employing about 200
employees. Gary has sent Economic Development Information
to the company. The second potential development is the
Alford Media Company. They are currently looking at a 14
acre track on the East side of State Rd. also known as the
Gillcrest property. They are planning to leave the home on
the property and converting it into a conference center, as
well as build a 50,000 sq. ft. facility valued at about 1.5
million, which will employ approximately 40 people. The
Alford Media will have to rezone and plat the property. Gary
Sieb has suggested the company request for tax abatement. Ron
Pankey shared with the Partnership that the NCAA is no longer
considering Coppell for their building site.
7. General Discussion and other Business
Gary Sieb provided the Partnership with the letter and list of
businesses that the Economic Development Duck Call mailer was
sent to. Thirty mailers went out on April 16, 1997 with no
responses as to date. Isabelle Moro provided the revisions to
the Community Profile. She added an index, page numbers and
a narrative on the Coppell Independent School District
including C -FB information. Doug Shaw shared update on the
current legislative session pertaining to school property
taxes. The House version eliminates the Robin Hood Program.
The plan is now being presented for the Senate version. Doug
reported that we have 10 to 12 districts being represented.
The school tax appraisals will be known in June. Mary Ann
Kellam announced that Dick.. Army will be presenting at the
Metrocrest Chamber meeting on May 27, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. in the
Marriott Hotel. The Partnership voiced interest in receiving
the ribbon cutting schedule. Scarlett Hovland will notify
Debby Cook at the Chamber to provide list each month. With no
further business to discuss, it was moved by Ron Pankey,
seconded by Mary Ann Kellam that the meeting adjourn. By
unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
NOTICE OF MEETING
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 7, 1997
Meeting 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, May 7, 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: April 2, 1997
Item 3: Consideration of Request by Insignia Commercial Group for Tax Abatement
(Sieb/Beach/Moro)
Item 4: Update on Coppell Video (Sieb)
Item 5: Consideration of City of Regensburg (Germany) Proposal to Establish a Trade
Relationship Between the Cities of Coppell and Regensburg (Mayor Morton)
Item 6 Update on Current & Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments (Sieb)
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 Friday, May 2, 1997.
Scarlett Hovland, Senior Administrative Secretary