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BM 1999-02-03 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP February 3, 1999 MINUTES The Coppell Economic Development Partnership met at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 1999 at Coppell Town Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following were present: Scarlett Hovland, Mary Ann Kellam, Pamela Kurtzman, Isabelle Moro, Pat Murphy, Gary Roden, Bill Rohloff, Gary Sieb, City Manager, Jim Witt, and Councilmembers Doug Stover, and Larry Wheeler. 1. Call to Order Chairman Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Pat Murphy and seconded by Gary Roden that the minutes of January 6, 1999 be approved, except that Item 3 and Item 4 need to show that the motions passed unanimously. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Presentation of GTE Contribution Gary Sieb noted that the presentation of GTE had been postponed and will be rescheduled. 4. Discussion of Corporate Reorganization by MJDesigns Gary Sieb provided copies of newspaper articles about MJDesign's reorganization. The partnership expressed concerns about the possible vacancy of the MJDesign facility. MJDesign was granted 5 -year tax abatement, which is still in effect for the next 2 years. Discussion followed. The partnership will continue to follow the progress of MJDesign's reorganization. 5. Update on the Impact of a Freeport Exemption City Manager, Jim Witt shared with the partnership that he had met in person with Mr. Buddy Echols, Superintendent of Coppell ISD concerning the impact of a Freeport Exemption on the Coppell ISD study by Moak, Casey & Associates, LLP. Mr. Echols understood the importance and the urgency of the issue, however the school bond issue is still first priority for the school board. Mr. Echols agreed to have the triple freeport issue on the CISD's March meeting agenda. A joint work session with the partnership and school board members will also be scheduled for March. Up to this point no feed back has been received from the school board on the study by Moak, Casey & Associates. It was mentioned that Ralph and Cornelia Heins with Primera Companies, Inc. addressed the issue of Freeport Tax Exemption at the January school board meeting. Bill Rohloff will keep the partnership updated as CISD moves forward with the triple freeport study. 6. Update on Current Commercial and Industrial Projects Isabelle Moro provided copies of a report she drafted showing non-residential construction activities in Coppell. She reviewed the report while showing the sites on the aerial map. .The partnership found the report to be very helpful. Isabelle will update the report for each meeting. Gary Sieb shared that there are 10 acres left for multi -family development, less than 300 acres for residential development, and less than 2000 acres left for industrial development. Discussion followed on the importance of retaining development in Coppell with build -out being accomplished in the near future. 7. General Discussion and Other Business Gary Sieb informed the partnership that FourSeasons will be relocating elsewhere in the metroplex. Councilman Larry Wheeler expressed a concern in the development of old town Coppell. He would like to see it kept as a historical area. Discussion followed on what financial incentives could be offered to businesses in old town Coppell. It was mentioned that the possibility of a consultant to come and offer a development plan. It was noted that the properties in old town Coppell are owned by various persons. City staff will research financial incentives offered to businesses located in the historic district cities in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. Pat Murphy provided a news article on the Dallas Hospital merger and how that may affect the proposed development of Presbyterian Hospital in Coppell. Gary Sieb shared with the partnership that the project had been put on hold for now and he will continue to keep abreast of the situation. With no further business to discuss it was moved by Mary Ann Kellam and seconded by Pat Murphy that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Scarlett Hovland COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP Wednesday, February 3, 1999 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, February 3, 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 '710 -Fm — Q0 QJ.-' `"` (�..1 " V1 Item 2: Approval of Minutes: January 6, 1999 114 6"7 0 t'l 1 Item 3: Presentation of GTE contribution to the Coppell Economic Development Partnership (Rohloff/Sieb) Item 4: Discussion of recent corporate reorganization announcement by MJDesigns (Rohloff) Item 5: Update on CISD consideration of Freeport Tax Ex mption on the CIO, t -, � ;'r; —>c_�� Item 6: Update on Current Commercial and Industrial Projects (Moro) Item 7: General Discussion and Other Business (Sieb) Mb Cbi+ Adjournment PAA � 1�R CERTIFICATE 1 �� 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, January 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,TX,1-800-7352989) COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP Wednesday, February 3, 1999 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, February 3, 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: January 6, 1999 Item 3: Presentation of GTE contribution to the Coppell Economic Development Partnership (Rohloff/Sieb) Item 4: Discussion of recent corporate reorganization announcement by MJDesigns (Rohloff) Item 5: Update on CISD consideration of Freeport Tax Exemption on the CISD (Rohloff/Witt/Sieb) Item 6: Update on Current Commercial and Industrial Projects (Moro) Item 7: 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, January 29, 1999. s 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)