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DATE: March 27, 1991
LOCATION: Southlake City Hall
667 N. Carroll Ave.
PRESENT: Rick Wilhelm, Phillip Bressinck, David Bergman,
John Drews, Barry Emerson, Bethann Scratchard,
Ruth Smith, Cheryl Woolsey, and Betty Springer.
ABSENT: Terry Bouton and Curtis Hawk.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Rick Wilhelm called the meeting to order and
established that a quorum was present.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve February 27, 1991, minutes as submitted.
Motion by Phillip Bressinck, seconded by Ruth Smith, approved.
III. TREASURERS REPORT
Betty Springer reported the checkbook balance on February 1,
1991, was $9,354.97. Deposits for February were $3,349.32 and
expenses were $2,616.02, leaving a balance of $10,187.27. That
figure does not reflect salary reimbursements to the Chamber. A
recap of expenses incurred during the 1st quarter of the SEDC
fiscal year (Oct. thru Dec.) indicates all of the budget line
items for expenses are either on track or better than
anticipated.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
a) Review of SEDC mission statement: Rick Wilhelm reviewed
the initial mission statement for the organization which reads
"The mission of the Southlake Economic Development Council (SEDC)
is to encourage orderly and acceptable economic growth and
expansion in Southlake through the development of quality
commercial and industrial facilities."
b) Review of 1990 goals: Rick recapped the 1990 goals as
stated in the minutes of the February 1990 meeting. They included
1> FM1709 construction progress; 2) developers handbook; 3) land
inventory; and 4) targeting specific businesses. Progress is
being made on FM1709 and on the land inventory. The handbook is
behind schedule due to significant changes in the zoning
ordinance. City Planner Greg Last will be working on this in the
future. Nothing specific has been done as far as targeting
specific businesses to contact regarding our area.
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John Drews asked if we had a plan in mind for Highway 114.
Rick said the city was looking at the possibility of a corridor
study. There was discussion regarding the current industrial
sectors of the city and on additional building requirements
necessitated by the airport corridor ordinance.
c> Community Information Survey results: Betty recapped the
preliminary survey results which reflected a 17.4% return rate.
The results will be put into final format this week for release
to the public and the media. Betty also suggested that for any
future surveys like this that we delete the "fixed -retired"
portion under household income and expand the range
classifications to accommodate the many respondents who indicated
salary levels above the $100,000 figure.
d> Economic Profile: Rick discussed the profile from its
origination to present and the need to further condense and
finalize the project. He would like to see a committee formed to
finalize this task.
e) Property inventory: Rick recapped what had transpired on
this project during 1990 and the need to form a committee to also
finalize this task.
The following SEDC committees were established:
Economic Profile: Cheryl Woolsey, David Bergman, and Ruth
Smith.
Phillip Bressinck, John Drews, and
Barry Emerson.
John indicated he already had some data available for the
land inventory, and Bethann said she would get some statistical
data from Southwestern Bell Telephone for use in the economic
profile.
f) Highway 114: The City has been back in contact with the
State Highway Department regarding the feasibility of an
eastbound exit ramp at White Chapel Blvd.
V. NEW BUSINESS
a) SSC contracts: Rick attended a meeting sponsored by the
North Texas Commission regarding doing business on the Super.
Collider. For FY91, anticipated expenditures are $250 million
with a possibility of up to $6069 million should congress approve
additional funding. Rick obtained a business opportunity guide
defined by SIC codes. We will keep the book on file in the SEDC
office for local businesses to utilize in order to get on the SSC
sub -contractor list. Betty will include an article on this in
the Chamber's next newsletter.
b) 1991 Goals: A target date of July 15th was set for
finalizing committee work on both the Economic Profile and the
Property Inventory.
c) MetroPort ad request: Both Rick and Betty have talked
with representatives from MetroPort Cities Partnership regarding
their request for funding to place an ad in the Corporate
Industrial Development publication being prepared by the Dallas
Chamber. MetroPort has no funds available to place the ad on
their own. They requested each member city contribute $200.
towards the ad. Following discussion, a motion was made by
Bethann Scratchard and seconded by Cheryl Woolsey to authorize a
contribution of $100. to MetroPort for the ad. Motion approved.
d) Sister Cities: Brad Bradley will be going to Toyoma,
Japan, in May to complete the advance work for a September visit
by a Southlake delegation for the official Sister City signing
ceremony.
e) Realtors Rally: The annual Regional Realtors Rally has
been moved to Arlington on October 4, 1991. Betty has arranged
for a display booth for the SEDC.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
Betty reported that letters were sent to Commissioners Court
thanking them for their cooperation on getting FM1709 back on
track, and also letters were sent to Food Lion and Winn Dixie
offering our support to these firms in relocating to this area.
A new phone line has been installed in the office and
dedicated to our FAX number- which is 329-7497. We have leased a
new copier and are negotiating for new furniture for the back
office. We are currently accepting resumes for permanent part-
time secretarial help in the office.
Betty asked for a motion approving the resolution
authorizing new signatures on the check signing card. Motion
authorizing Rick Wilhelm, John Drews, Terry Bouton, and Betty
Springer made by Barry Emerson and seconded by Bethann
Scratchard. Motion approved.
VII. ADJOURN
The next meeting will be April 24th at 8:30 a.m. at City
Hall. Meeting adjourned.
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