BM 1998-03-04 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
March 4,1998
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 1998 at
Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following were present: Chad Beach, Tim Brancheau, Karen Hunt, Mary Ann Kellam, Pamela Kurtzman,
Isabelle Moro, Pat Murphy, Doug Shaw, Gary Sieb, Councilman Chuck Sturges.
1. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Pat Murphy called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Doug Shaw and seconded by Tim Brancheau that the minutes of February 4,
1998 meeting be approved as recorded. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Request by Lucent Technologies, Inc. for Tax Abatement
Gary Sieb introduced Mr. Bruce Hyde, Tax Manager with Lucent Technologies who flew in from
New Jersey for the meeting. Mr. Hyde gave an overview of Lucent Technologies, which is a
Fortune 40 company and world leader in the design, development and manufacture of
communications systems. The company builds local networks, business telephone systems, as
well as microchips and related components needed to run a host of products and systems.
Currently, Lucent is in the process of consolidating much of its operations in Texas. Offices in
Addison, Carrollton, Dallas and Irving will be consolidated in this 100,000 s.f. facility being
proposed in Coppell. The new building will house approximately 800 employees in the
administrative, back-office and sales functions whose average annual salary will be close to
$60,000. Lucent selected this location for the level of visibility and exposure it offers to Interstate
Highway 635. Expected move -in is December 1998. Chad Beach provided a summary of Lucent
Technologies' application for tax abatement. Discussion followed. It was moved by Tim
Brancheau and seconded by Doug Shaw that the 75% tax abatement request be granted to Lucent
Technologies, Inc. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Update on Current & Potential CommerciaWndustrial Developments
Gary Sieb reported that the Site Plan for Lucent Technologies was approved both by the Planning
and Zoning Commission and Council. The Minor Plat for this 6.57 acres property was submitted
for City signatures. Gary Sieb mentioned that Presbyterian Hospital's Site Plan and Plat was
approved by City Council. However, Presbyterian has requested a sign variance from the Board
of Adjustment. The case will be heard by the Board on Thursday, March 5, 1998. Gary Sieb also
informed the Partnership that Bill Rohloff will go before City Council on March 10, 1998 to give
a progress report on the activities of the Coppell Economic Development Partnership.
6. General Discussion and Other Business
Isabelle Moro reported that the Coppell Industrial Employers List had been updated and provided
each member with a copy of the new listing. With no further business to discuss, it was moved by
Tim Brancheau and seconded by Doug Shaw that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
espectfully submitte
Isabelle Moro
Meeting Time:
Meeting Place:
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 4,, 1998
7:00 p.m. (Open to the Public)
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, March 4,
1998 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: February 4, 1998
Item 3: Consideration of a Request by Lucent Technologies, Inc. for Tax Abatement for a 100,000 s.f.
High Technology Office facility located along the west side of Freeport Parkway; east of
Interstate 635 in the Gateway Business Park. (Moro/Beach)
Item 4: Update on Current & Potential CommerciallIndustrial Developments (Sieb)
Item 5: General Discussion and Other Business (Sieb)
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, February 28, 1998.
Scarlett Hovland, Senior Administrative 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 (i.e., sign interpretative services,
alternative audio/visual 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)
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 4,1998
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, March 4,
1998 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 /% . () 3 P fn
Item 2: Approval of Minutes: February 4, 1998 i 10 TAW � �� .�V Q 7714 f
Item 3: Consideration of a Request by Lucent Technologies, Inc. for Tax Abatement for a 100,000 s.f
High Technology Office facility located along the west side of Freeport Parkway; east of
Interstate 635 in the Gateway Business Park (Moro/Beach) qt rg7tq ; 7`f /�' 021
Item 4: Update on Current & Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments (Sieb) '
Item 5: General Discussion and Other Business (Sieb)
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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, February 28, 1998.
Scarlett Hovland, Senior Administrative 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 (i.e., sign interpretative services,
alternative audio/visual 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)
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