BM 1997-08-06 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
AUGUST 6, 1997 MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 12:40 p.m. at GTE's World
Headquarters, VisNet Division, 700 Hidden Ridge Drive, Irving, Texas on Wednesday, August
6, 1997. The Following were present: Tim Brancheau, Mary Ann Kellum, Isabelle Moro, Pat
Murphy, Ron Pankey, Bill Rohloff, Gary Sieb, Kathryn Stephenson, Mayor Candy Sheehan,
Council member Marsha Tunnell, and City Manager Jim Witt. Also in attendance were
Georgean Sherriff, Jim Martin, and Deirdre deCoverly representing GTE, and David Newman
representing his graphics firm.
1. Call to Order
Ron Pankey called the meeting to order at 12:40 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Pat Murphy, seconded by Bill Rohloff that the minutes of July 9, 1997
be approved as recorded. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Comments Regarding Coppell Video
It was moved by Pat Murphy, seconded by Bill Rohloff that the Coppell video be
endorsed by the Partnership, and that GTE be commended on the job they did in
reflecting upon a number of positive elements of the City. The motion passed
unanimously.
4. General Discussion
Tim Brancheau reported on the progress of the reception to be held on September 25,
1997. After discussion regarding wording of the invitation, Tim was instructed to
proceed with assembling the mailing list and printing of the invitation itself. It was felt
that the invitation should mention the video as one of the selling points of attending the
reception, which Tim agreed to include in the printed invitation.
Ron Pankey advised the Partnership that the possibility of entering into an agreement
with Regensburg, Germany to develop an economic alliance had been passed upon at
present, but the possibility of bringing this issue before the Partnership at some future
date was left open.
5. Adjournment
It was moved by Mary Ann Kellum, seconded by Bill Rohloff that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 12:45
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary L. Sieb, Acting Secretary
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COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PAR
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The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 12:40 p.m. at GTE's World
Headquarters, VisNet Division, 700 Hidden Ridge Drive, Irving, Texas on Wednesday, August
6, 1997. The Following were present: Tim Brancheau, Mary Ann Kellum, Isabelle Moro, Pat
Murphy, Ron Pankey, Bill Rohloff, Gary Sieb, Kathryn Stephenson, Mayor Candy Sheehan,
Council member Marsha Tunnell, and City Manager Jim Witt. Also in attendance were
Georgean Sherriff, Jim Martin, and Deirdre deCoverly representing GTE, and David Newman
representing his graphics firm.
1. Call to Order
Ron Pankey called the meeting to order at 12:40 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Pat Murphy, seconded by Bill Rohloff that the minutes of July 9, 1997
be approved as recorded. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Comments Regarding Coppell Video
It was moved by Pat Murphy, seconded by Bill Rohloff that the Coppell video be
endorsed by the Partnership, and that GTE be commended on the job they did in
reflecting upon a number of positive elements of the City. The motion passed
unanimously.
4. General Discussion
Tim Brancheau reported on the progress of the reception to be held on September 25,
1997. After discussion regarding wording of the invitation, Tim was instructed to
proceed with assembling the mailing list and printing of the invitation itself. It was felt
that the invitation should mention the video as one of the selling points of attending the
reception, which Tim agreed to include in the printed invitation.
Ron Pankey advised the Partnership that the possibility of entering into an agreement
with Regensburg, Germany to develop an economic alliance had been passed upon at
present, but the possibility of bringing this issue before the Partnership at some future
date was left open.
5. Adjournment
It was moved by Mary Ann Kellum, seconded by Bill Rohloff that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 12:45
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary L. Sieb, Acting Secretary
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COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday, August 6, 1997
Meeting Time: 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: GTE World Headquarters,
VisNet Division, 700 Hidden Ridge, Irving
Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Partnership will meet on Wednesday,
August 6, 1997 at 11:30 a.m., at the GTE World Headquarters, VisNet Division, 700 Hidden
Ridge, Irving, Texas. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
Item 1: Call to Order
Item 2: Approval of Minutes: July 9, 1997
Item 3: Viewing of Coppell Video
Item 4: 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
Cuter of the City of Coppell, Texas, on Friday, August 1, 1997.
Isabelle Moro, Planning and Zoning Coordinator