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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 �IE 0 V �/� C 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 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 -800-73 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 llevar consigo un arma de fuego oculta, adentro de este edificio, o en cualquier junta oficial de politica en la eiudad de Coppell.