BM 1997-10-01 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERSHIP
OCTOBER 1, 1997
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, September 3, 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, Bill Rohloff,
Gary Sieb, Doug Shaw, Kathryn Stephenson and City Manager Jim Witt.
1. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Tim Brancheau called the meeting to order at
7.05 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Mary Ann Kellam and seconded by Tim Brancheau
that the minutes of September 3, 1997 be approved as recorded.
The motion passed unanimously.
3. Introduction of new Partnership members and Election of
Chairman and Vice Chairman
Gary Sieb announced that Pam Kurtzman is a new Partnership
member. Vice Chairman Tim Brancheau passed on becoming the
Chairman for the Partnership. It was moved by Bill Herries and
seconded by Tim Brancheau that Bill Rohloff be nominated for
Chairperson of the Partnership. The motion passed unanimously.
It was moved by Doug Shaw and seconded by Bill Herries that
Pat Murphy be nominated for Vice Chairman of the Partnership.
The motion passed unanimously.
4. Overview of City marketing material and financial incentives
for new members
Item was tabled for discussion at the November 5, 1997
meeting.
5. Recap and critique of the reception honoring area Brokers and
Developers
Tim Brancheau thanked the City of Coppell employees for their
help in planning, organizing and participating with the
reception. Tim supplied a copy of the budget that was spent on
the reception. All expenses were kept within the budget
guideline. It was mentioned that there was disappointment in
the attendance. There were seventy RSVP's that confirmed to
be at the reception, however only thirty-five of those replies
were actually present. Discussion followed on what message
the Partnership wants to give by having a reception. It was
decided that the goal of the reception is to (1) Thank the
Brokers and Developers for committing to locate in Coppell and
(2 ) To get the word out that Coppell is here and show what the
City has to offer. The invitation is a way of opening the
door to the City of Coppell. It was suggested that the
invitation list be supplied to the Partnership before the
reception is held. It was also suggested that a follow-up
letter be send to those who were invited to the reception.
Through discussion some ideas for the next reception were
suggested. The Partnership members need to have more
involvement during the reception. One idea was for the
members to take responsibility to greet the guests as they
arrive and leave. The Partnership felt that the reception was
very nicely put together and the showing of the Video was well
received. There was one video that was sold. The restaurant
gift certificates were won by Thomas Clark with Grubb and
Ellis, Michael Peinado with Lincoln Property Co., Brent Wicker
with Wicker & Assoc., and Jerry Ridnour with Ridnour Co. Inc.
Isabelle Moro shared pictures that were taken at the
reception.
6. Discuss Marketing Endeavors
Gary Sieb informed the Partnership that there are many
marketing materials still available, including Duck Calls,
Jumper Cables, and various brochures. He noted that with the
last thirty-five mailers that were sent only one call of Thank
You was received, with no other feedback. Discussion followed
with the suggestion that the guest list for the reception be
used for the next mailing.
7. Discuss amendment to the tax abatement policy
Gary Sieb supplied copies of the added amendment to the tax
abatement policy that was drafted by Pete Smith, City
Attorney. It was moved by Bill Herries and seconded by Kathy
Stephenson that this provision be added to the tax abatement
ordinance. The motion passed unanimously.
8. Update on Current & Potential CommercialjIndustrial
Developments
Gary Sieb reported that a Walmart Store is considering the
site at Sandy Lake Rd. and 121 Bypass consisting of 190, 000
sq. ft. IBM Business Center will be developed at Wrangler and
Beltline consisting of 151,000 sq. ft. The center will be a
selling site consisting of 800 to 900 jobs. The selling will
be directed at current customers. Salaries will range from
40,000 to 80,000 yearly. The development expected completion
is July 1998. Gary Sieb showed the site plans, with no
elevation pictures available at this time. Gary also reported
that the Lincoln Properties Buildings are fully leased. The
Lesley Property located at LBJ and Beltline is considering
selling. One other new development may be that of a medical
center on Beltline. Discussion followed over the concern of
Bethel Road being renamed to Bass Pro Drive. Coppell was not
notified through the City of Grapevine when this was done. The
Partnership would like to be notified of ground breakings,
however a lot of times the city receives short notice of
ground breakings.
9. General Discussion and Other Business
The Partnership discussed the pros and cons of hiring an
Economic Development Director for the City of Coppell. The
Partnership felt that the City Staff is adequately supplying
these needs, and that Coppell sells itself at this time. It
was moved by Bill Herries and seconded by Doug Shaw that the
issue of hiring an Economic Development Director be tabled
until the budget preparation for fiscal year 1998-1999 which
will begin in April. The motion passed unanimously. with no
further business to discuss, it was moved by Bill Herries and
seconded by Tim Brancheau that the meeting adjourn. By
unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday, October 1, 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, October 1, 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: September 3, 1997
Item 3: Introduction of new Partnership members (Sieb)
Item 3: Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman (Sieb)
Item 4: Overview of City marketing material and financial incentives for new members
(Moro)
Item 5: Recap and critique of the reception honoring area Brokers and Developers
(Brancheau/Sieb/Moro)
Item 6: Discuss Marketing Endeavors (Sieb/Moro)
Item 7: Discuss amendment to the tax abatement policy (Sieb)
Item 8: Update on Current & Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments (Sieb)
Item 9: 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, September 26, 1997.
Scarlett Hovland, Senior Administrative Secretary
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday, October 1, 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, October 1, 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
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