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BM 2001-02-07 EcDevCOPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE February 7, 2001 MINUTES The Coppell Economic Development Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2001 at Daryl Flood Allied, Training Room, 450 Airline Drive, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following were present: Chairman Bill Rohloff, Vice-Chairman Gary Roden, Bruce Bradford, Jay Thompson, Dennis Onalaja, Bill Herries, Tim Brancheau, Mohamed Elmougy, Robert Key, Gary Sieb, and Andrea Roy. Presentation by Daryl Flood Staff Mr. Jeff Shellberg of Daryl Flood Allied briefed the Committee on the operations of Daryl Flood as the facility was toured. The tour concluded in the Training Room where the Committee was introduced to several staff members of Daryl Flood and shown a brief video on Daryl Flood prior to commencement of the meeting. Call to Order Chairman Bill Rohloff called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. o Approval of Minutes It was moved by Bill Herries and seconded by Tim Brancheau that the minutes of the January 7, 2001 meeting be approved as recorded. The motion passed unanimously. o Discussion regarding Shared Business Services Center Andrea Roy discussed progress with the correspondence directed at Regus.com; a company that operates shared business centers worldwide. Staff has contacted Regus and is drafting a letter indicating Coppell's interest in this type of facility. The 2-3-page letter shall include Coppell's demographics, our interest in this type of facility, etc. ° Discussion regarding receipt of the Economic Development grant from Sam's Club (Bill Herries) Mr. Herries indicated to the Committee that Sam's Club granted $2,000 to the City for Economic Development purposes and noted that several letters in support of the Economic Development Grant were also forwarded to Sam's Club. ° Discussion regarding Triple Freeport Participants. Chairman Bill Rohloff received a letter from the Development Committee for their donation. CISD thanking the Economic Staff informed the Committee that the Thank You display ad had been run in the Dallas Business Journal on January 26, 2001; copies of the ad were passed out. Staff also informed the Committee that a letter would be sent to all Triple Freeport Participants with a copy of the ad attached, just as a final thank you. It was also mentioned that the City had received checks from all companies that signed In-Lieu of Agreements and that an overage in funds has occurred. Staff will draft a letter to all those who contributed asking if they would like to receive a refund or would like to contribute their portion to Economic Development in Coppell. Chad Beach will present details of the exact overage at the March meeting. Additionally, Committee members asked that staff compile information on the Triple Freeport Exemption in order for businesses to fully understand the requirements and impacts, such as meeting with businesses, developing a pamphlet, worksheet, etc. The Committee also discussed that the City needs to visibly promote Economic Development for existing and future businesses and concentrate on business retention. Several suggestions were made with regards to networking, economic development promotion, etc. It was suggested that a 3-4 minute video be put together, an ad ran on the local cable channel, or a goodie bag/newcomer packet be put together for potential companies. Mr. Sieb indicated that the Area Broker's Reception is due to be held in the fall of this year, which is an ideal place for networking. It was also mentioned that the Chamber will start a quarterly breakfast with businesses in the Community. Update on development in the City (Planning) City staff briefed the Committee on all new development items within the City, a majority being office/warehouse to be located to the west side of Denton Tap. Some will be coming forward for Tax Abatements in the near future. Mr. Sieb asked the Committee if they wished to change the scheduled meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; some members expressed interest in the earlier time when the time needed to be pushed up in order to meet at Daryl Flood. It was agreed that 6:00 p.m. was preferable and that Committee members would be able to begin the meeting at this time. Staff will alter all necessary documents. Adjournment With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Bill Herries and seconded by Robert Key that the meeting adjourn. By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Andrea L. Roy