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BM 1999-11-03 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP November 3, 1999 MINUTES The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 1999 at Coppell Town Center, 2'0 Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following were present: Tim Brancheau, Bruce Bradford, Bill Herries, Scarlett Hovland, Mary Ann Kellam, Robert Key, Isabelle Moro, Stan Morton, Gary Sieb, Jay Thompson, Councilmembers Jayne Peters and Doug Stover, and City Manager Jim Witt. 1. Call to Order Bill Herries called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Bruce Bradford and seconded by Stan Morton that the minutes of the October 13, 1999 meeting be approved as recorded. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Update by Scott Williams in regards to the Freeport Tax Exemption Scott Williams said that the Freeport Tax Exemption process has fallen behind the proposed time line set last summer. Lynn Moak and Leon Johnson with CISD had not met to go over the final finance report. The meeting was scheduled for November 4, 1999. This meeting will clarify the amount of revenue needed from the businesses and developers to makeup the shortfall of revenue for the CISD. In order for the Freeport Tax to be effective for the year 1999, signed commitments from the corporate community for payment agreements to the CISD must be in hand before CISD will vote for the Freeport Tax Exemption. There is a great possibility that the timeline is too short and the Freeport Tax Exemption may not be able to take place until the year 2000, which would mean reevaluating the shortfall of revenue for the CISD. Discussion followed. Ralph Heins with Primera and Steve Golding with Champion Partners attending the meeting voiced their concerns for the corporate community if the Freeport Exemption did not take effect for the year 1999. By not passing the Freeport Exemption for the year 1999 could cause a marketing issue. Developers and Businesses may choose to locate where Freeport Exemption is offered. It was noted that the business district is changing with less warehouse space, but with larger warehouse buildings, and that the bigger tract of land still available in Coppell would best suite that of warehouse development. Bill Rohloff, Chad Beach, and Scott Williams will be attending the meeting on Nov. 4th with Lyn Moak and Leon Johnson. 4. Update on the Economic Development Partnership Bylaws Gary Sieb shared copies of the bylaws that were amended by Mr. Bob Hager City Attorney. It was noted that the Chamber and Council would have 4 members and 1 alternate. CISD would have 1 member and 1 alternate. Gary Sieb also noted that the Economic Development Partnership would now be Economic Development Committee. 5. Review of Current Commercial and Industrial Projects Isabelle Moro reported on several development projects. Advanced Graphic Products located in the Gateway Business Park at the northwest corner of Gateway Blvd. and Exchange Circle is being considered for an 80,000 sq. ft warehouse on 6 acres. There are issues concerning parking and landscaping. A development of an 11,570 sq. ft. office/showroom facility on 1.5 acres in the Coppell Crossing Addition located at the northwest corner of MacArthur Blvd. and Beltline Road is being reviewed. The One Twenty One Business Park Site Plan located at the corner of Coppell Road and Canyon Drive is asking for an amendment to parking space and sidewalk placement. 6. General Discussion and Other Business Gary Sieb said that he would keep the committee informed of any further developments associated with the CISD and Freeport Exemption. Isabelle provided copies of an updated mailing list of the committee members. With no further business to discuss it was moved by Stan Morton and seconded by Jayne Peters that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Scarlett Hovland ISABELLE MORO PLANNING COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS V Wednesday, November 3,1999CE 0E MeetinLy Time: 7:00 p.m. (Open to the Public) OCT 2 9 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, November 3, 1999 at 7:00 p.m., in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, and Coppell, Texas. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items: Item 1: Call to Order Item 2: Approval of Minutes: October 13, 1999 Item 3: Update by Scott Williams with regard to fundraising efforts by entities that benefit from Freeport Tax Exemption agreement with the CISD (Scott Williams) Item 4: Update on the Economic Development Partnership Bylaws (Sieb) Item 5: Update on Current Commercial and Industrial Projects (Moro) Item 6: 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, October 29, 1999. 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 (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,TY, 1-800-73 52989) In Compliance with City of Coppell Ordinance No. 95724 Carrying of a concealed handgun on these premises or at any official political meeting in the City of Coppell is illegal. Es ilegal Ilevar consigo un arma de fuego oculta, adentro de este edificio, o en cualquier junta oficial de politica en la eiudad de Coppell. 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