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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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