BM 1997-11-05 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
November 5, 1997
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, November 5, 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, Pamela Kurtzman, Isabelle Moro, Pat Murphy, Bill
Rohloff, Gary Sieb, Doug Shaw, Kathryn Stephenson, Councilmembers
Chuck Sturges, Marsha Tunnell, and City Manager Jim Witt. Also
attending was John Leinbaugh with Industrial Development
International.
1. Call to Order
Chairman Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at
7:06 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Doug Shaw and seconded by Bill Herries that
the minutes of October 1, 1997 be approved as recorded. The
motion passed unanimously.
3. Overview of City Marketing material and financial incentives
for now members
Isabelle Moro introduced the Partnership Marketing Packet to
new member Pat Kurtzman. Isabelle noted that she had updated
the Fast Facts and the Community Profile summaries. Isabelle
explained the tax abatement procedure and how it is applied.
Gary Sieb presented the Coppell Video and CD Package.
4. Consideration of a Request by Industrial Development
International for Tai[ Abatement for a 142, 264 s. f .
Office/Warehouse Building at the D/FW Trade Center
Chad Beach provided a summary of IDI's application for tax
abatement and a building profile of the trade center. Mr.
Leinbaugh was asking for tax abatement on building "D" which
will be completed towards the middle of November. Building
"D" will offer both office and warehouse space. Mr. Leinbaugh
explained that this building will lease for a 5 to 15 year
contract. There are prospective tenants considering space in
this building, one being a business office tenant and the
other being GTE is looking at the warehouse space. Mr.
Leinbaugh shared with the Partnership his concern over the
competition in Grapevine and also Carrollton. Discussion
followed. It was moved by Doug Shaw and seconded by Tim
Brancheau that Building "D" be granted tax abatement requested
by Industrial Developments International. The motion passed
unanimously.
5. Update on Current a Potential Coamercial/Industrial
Developments
Gary Sieb reported that a Walmart Store considering the site
at Sandy Lake Rd. and S. H. 121 Bypass has not made a
decision at this time. IBM Business Center will not be
developed at the Wrangler and Beltline location because of gas
lines deterring the beginning of construction, however they
moved their site to Airline and Beltline and have begun
construction. E Systems is considering property located on
Coppell Rd. and S. H. 121 Bypass. They are considering this
location due to its proximity to Grapevine Mills shopping
mall. Tom Thumb is still planning to locate here, just behind
with their building schedule.
6. Update on Xarketing Endeavors
The last batch of the duck calls were sent to the attendees of
the partnership reception. Isabelle provided a copy of the
letter that was sent out with the duck calls, as well as a
copy of the mailing list. A total of 22 were mailed with a
return of 2 Thank You's. The second mailing will consist of
the Jumper Cables followed by the Star Being Born Frame.
7. General Discussion and other Business
Bill Rohloff suggested a new directory of the Partnership
members be made available with the upcoming mailing of the
November meeting minutes. Gary Sieb shared that the Coppell
Video and CD Package's are available for sale or distribution.
Gary informed the Partnership of Jay Turner's resignation. A
new member will be decided by council this month. Bill
Rohloff shared that Ron Pankey will be on the November 11th
council meeting agenda. Mr. Pankey will be bringing forth the
proposal of the City hiring an Economic Development Director.
Bill invited the Partnership to be present at the council
meeting or to watch it on Channel 19. With no further
business to discuss, it was moved by Doug Shaw and seconded by
Tim Brancheau that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:05.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PAR]
Wednesday, November 5, 1997
Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. (Open to the Public)
Meeting Place:
2nd Floor Conference Room
Coppell Town Center
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Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Partnership will meet in regular session
on Wednesday, November 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: October 1, 1997
Item 3: Overview of City Marketing material and financial incentives for new members
(Moro)
Item 4: Consideration of a Request by Industrial Development International for Tax
Abatement for a 142,264 s.f. Office/Warehouse Building at the D/FW Trade
Center (Moro/Beach)
Item 5: Update on Current & Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments (Sieb)
Item 6: Update on Marketing Endeavors (Sieb/Moro)
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, October 31, 1997.
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Scarlett Hovland, Senior Administrative Secretary