BM 1999-10-13 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPKE" PARTNERSHIP
October 13, 1999
MINUTES
The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00p.m. on
Wednesday, September 1, 1999 at Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor
Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The
following were present: Chad Beach, Tim Brancheau, Bruce Bradford,
Bill Herries, Scarlett Hovland, Robert Key, Pamela Kurtzman, Isabelle
Moro, Stan Morton, Gary Roden, Bill Rohloff, Gary Sieb, Jay Thompson,
and Councilmember Jayne Peters.
1. Call to Order
Gary Sieb called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Gary Roden and seconded by Pam Kurtzman that the
minutes of the September 1st meeting be approved as recorded.
The motion passed unanimously.
3. Introduction of the New Partnership Members
Gary Sieb introduced and welcomed Bruce Bradford, Stan Morton,
and Jay Thompson as the new partnership members. Jay Thompson
will serve as alternate.
4. Review and Approval of the Economic Development Partnership
Bylaws and the Partnership Agreement
Mr. Bob Hager, City Attorney was unable to attend the meeting
but had available amendments to the Bylaws and Services
Agreement. Discussion followed. It was noted that the number of
alternates appointed by the Chamber and Council should be 1 and
not 2. There were also other minor changes. Gary Sieb will
notify Bob Hager of the changes. It was moved by Pamela Kurtzman
and seconded by Tim Brancheau that the City Council adopt the
resolution with corrections. The motion passed unanimously.
After reviewing the service agreement it was noted that the
amendment should read that the CISD would appoint an alternate
to the Partnership. It was moved by Gary Roden and seconded by
Tim Brancheau that the agreement be approved with amendment and
formalized with the CISD Board. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Election of a Chairman and a Vice Chairman
Bill Rohloff volunteered to accept Chairperson for another term.
Bruce Bradford volunteered to act as Vice Chairperson. Tim
Brancheau nominated Gary Roden to act as Vice Chairperson.
Bruce decided to not run if Gary would take the position. Gary
accepted the Vice Chairperson position. It was moved by Pamela
Kurtzman and seconded by Tim Brancheau that Bill Rohloff be the
Chairperson and Gary Roden fill the position of Vice
Chairperson. The motion passed unanimously.
6. Update by Scott Williams in regards to the Freeport Tax
Exemption
Scott Williams was unable to attend the meeting. Gary Sieb and
Bill Rohloff had met earlier with Scott with regards to the
Freeport Tax Exemption. Gary noted that Lynn Moak's report had
been completed, but that Lynn Moak and Leon Johnson with CISD
had not met to go over the final finance report. Discussion
followed. The final report will have to be approved by Lynn
Moak and Leon Johnson and then given to Scott Williams, who in
turn will notify the businesses and developers of their portion
of the financial contribution. The Partnership remains concerned
with the timing and procurement of payment agreements from the
corporate community prior to the CISD Board Meeting in December
which will consider the adoption of the exemption of the
Freeport Tax. Bill Rohloff and Gary Sieb are scheduled to meet
with Scott Williams before the end of the month to gain a better
understanding of the time -line.
7. Discussion and Consideration of the Adoption of the Cornerstone
Concept
City Manager Jim Witt was unable to attend the meeting. Bill
Rohloff shared with the Partnership that the Cornerstone
subcommittee had met. The Cornerstone Concept continues to be
discussed and reviewed. The business district has indicated
interest in the concept. Discussion followed. Bill Rohloff said
he would keep the Partnership informed as the subcommittee
continued its research.
8. Update on GTE's contribution to the Partnership
Gary Sieb shared with the Partnership that a letter was sent by
GTE stating that they would be making a $1y000.00 contribution to
the Economic Development Partnership. In the past the
contribution was spent on marketing tools, the Partnership
reception and other needs.
9. Review of Current Commercial and Industrial Projects
Isabelle Moro reported on several development projects. The
McDonalds Restaurant in the Valley Ranch Shopping Center will be
enclosing their play area and adding parking spaces. To the
west of the McDonalds an 8,000 sq. ft. retail building is being
proposed. In the Coppell Crossing Shopping Center, The Great
Outdoors Sandwich Shop is requesting to lease 2,000 sq. ft of
space. A. retirement motel is being considered on an 8 -acre tract
of land at the Southeast corner of Sandy Lake Rd. and State Rd.
The motel will be marketed to residents 55 and over. The site
plan showed 11 separate buildings all under one roof. Gary Sieb
shared that Sears has leased the Four Seasons building on Royal
Lane.
10. General Discussion and other Business
Gary Sieb said that he and Bill Rohloff would be meeting with
Scott Williams on Friday, Oct. 15th at 7:30 a.m. Isabelle Moro
provided an updated Partner Membership list. 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 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scarlett Hovland
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNER E
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Wednesday, October 13, 1999
Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. (Open to the Public) OCT —8 B99
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 13, 1999 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 1, 1999
Item 3: Introduction of the New Partnership Members (Sieb)
Item 4: Review and Approval of the Economic Development Partnership Bylaws and the
Economic Development Partnership Agreement (Sieb)
Item 5: Election of a Chairman and a Vice Chairman (Sieb)
Item 6: Update by Scott Williams with regards to fundraising efforts by entities benefiting from a
Freeport Tax Exemption agreement with the CISD (Scott Williams)
Item 7: Update on the Adoption of the Cornerstone Concept (Sieb/Witt)
Item 8: Update on GTE's contribution to the Economic Development Partnership (Sieb)
Item 9: Review of Current & Potential Commercial/Industrial Developments (Moro)
Item 10: 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 8, 1999.
Scarlett Hovland, Secretary
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