BM 1998-11-18 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
November 18, 1998,
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 6:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, November 18, 1998 at Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor
Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following were present: Chad Beach, Tim Brancheau, Scarlett
Hovland, Bill Herries, Pamela Kurtzman, Isabelle Moro, Pat Murphy,
Gary Roden, Bill Rohloff, Gary Sieb, Councilmembers Doug Stover,
Larry Wheeler, and Jayne Peters. Guests included Susan Richman and
John Gethin of FourSeasons.__
1. Call to Order
Vice -Chairman Pat Murphy called the meeting to order at 6:35
p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Tim Brancheau and seconded by Pamela Kurtzman
that the minutes of November 4, 1998 be approved as recorded.
The motion passed unanimously.
3. Review of study by Moak, Casey & Associate, LLP on the impact
of a Freeport Tax Exemption on the Coppell ISD.
Bill Rohloff introduced Mr. Lynn Moak representing Moak, Casey
& Associates, LLP. Mr. Moak reviewed with the partnership the
study that his firm prepared on the impact of a Freeport
Exemption on the Coppell ISD. Mr. Moak stated that he has not
received a response from the CISD with regards to his study.
He shared that the Carrollton -Farmers Branch School District
has retained him for a similar Freeport Exemption study. Mr.
Moak informed the Partnership that he expects no change to the
Texas Public School financial system during the next
legislative session. He understands that the Robin Hood plan
will continue as in place now. Discussion followed concerning
how the growth rate in Coppell would affect the school
district. Mr. Moak noted that according to growth projection
for CISD it would continue to grow at a rate of 7% to 8%. Mr.
Moak pointed out that the impact Freeport Exemption would have
for CISD would be a loss of revenue the first year of the
Freeport Tax Exemption. He continued with the fact that
Coppell is surrounded by cities already offering the Triple
Freeport Exemption. A concern with overall community growth
interest can be affected with Coppell not offering the
Freeport Exemption. Discussion continued concerning the impact
the exemption would have for the city and the school. Also
discussed were some of the oppositions concerning the Freeport
exemption. Bill Rohloff introduced Susan Richman and John
Gethin representing FourSeasons. They shared with the
Partnership their need for the Freeport Exemption. FourSeasons
will be consolidating their facilities which is forcing them
to locate additional space in a centralized location. The
company is looking at Coppell, Grapevine, and Lewisville
areas. If FourSeasons were to stay in Coppell with only Double
Freeport Exemption the company would loose a substantial
amount of revenue. They would like to stay in Coppell but
because of the financial impact for their company they are
forced to consider relocating to surrounding cities that offer
the Triple Freeport Tax Exemption. FourSeasons will have to
make a relocation decision in January. Bill Rohloff mentioned
he had not received a reply back from Mr. Echols, CISD School
Superintendent concerning the Freeport exemption. Susan
Richman with FourSeasons offered to be a part of the%
discussions between the city and the CISD. Mr. Moak will be
available until a decision is made on the Freeport Exemption.
It was moved by Bill Herries that Bill Rohloff contact Mr.
Echols, CISD Superintendent to schedule a meeting in December
with himself, Director of Planning Gary Sieb, City Manager Jim
Witt and Susan Richman, Director of Finance and Operations for
FourSeasons. Mr. Rohloff would also establish permission for
Lynn Moak to meet with the CISD financial consultant. Pamela
Kurtzman made an addendum to the motion that it be noted the
urgency and short time line that FourSeasons is under and to
bring forth the positive impact that FourSeasons growth would
have for Coppell. The motion was seconded by Tim Brancheau and
passed unanimously.
4. General Discussion and Other Business
Gary Sieb shared with the Partnership that some of the
developments in Coppell have offered to subsidize the CISD's
first year's revenue loss affected by the Freeport Exemption.
With no further business to discuss it was moved by Tim
Brancheau and seconded by Bill Herries that the meeting
adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
Notice of Special Called Meeting
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday, November 18, 1998
Meetine Time: 6:30 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 a special called session on
Wednesday, November 18, 1998 at 6:30 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 6 q0 Pm
Item 2: Approval of Minutes: November 4, 1998 4407 '0
U�JOY tY
Item 3: Review of study by Moak, Casey & Associates, LLP on the impact of a Freeport
Exemption on the Coppell ISD.
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 Center of
the City of Coppell, Texas, on Friday, November 13, 1998.
S a
Scarlett Hovland, Secretary
Public Notice Statement for ADA Compliance
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special service (ie., sign
interpretative services, alternative audiovisual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to
the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals
make requests for meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator, or
other designated official at (972) 462-0022 or (TDD 1-800-RELAY,TX,1-800-7352989)
Notice of Special Called Meeting
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday, November 18, 1998
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m. (Open to the Public)
Meeting Place: 2rid Floor Conference Room
Coppell Town Center
Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Partnership will meet in a special called session on
Wednesday, November 18, 1998 at 6:30 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 Omer
Item 2: Approval of Minutes: November 4, 1998
Item 3: Review of study by Moak, Casey & Associates, LLP on the impact of a Freeport
Exemption on the Coppell ISD.
Item 4: General Discussion and Other Business
Adjournment
CERTIF CATE
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, November 13, 1998.
� a
Scarlett Hovland, Secretary
Public Notice Statement for ADA Compliance
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special service (U., sign
interpretative services, alternative audiotvisual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to
the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals
make requests for meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator, or
other designated official at (972) 462-0022 or (TDD 1-800-RELAY,TX,1400-7352989)