1991-02-27r
SOUTH L.A K E
ECON OM I C E> E V E LO PM EN T COUN C I L.
DATE: February 27, 1991
LOCATION: Southlake City Hall
667 N. Carroll Avenue
PRESENT: Rick Wilhelm, Bethann Scratchard, John Draws,
Ruth Smith, Barry Emerson, Terry Bouton,
Phillip Bressinck, David Bergman, Cheryl
Woolsey, Curtis Hawk and Betty Springer.
City Staff: Karen Gandy
ABSENT: None
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Rick Wilhelm called the meeting to order and
established that a quorum was present.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the November 28, 1990 meeting were
approved as submitted. There was no December meeting. The
January 1991 meeting was not called to order for lack of a
quorum, thus there were no minutes to approve.
III. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Rick welcomed the new members to the SEDC. They
include Ruth Smith, Cheryl Woolsey, Terry Bouton, David
Bergman, and John Draws.
IV. TREASURERS REPORT
The 1990 treasurer is no longer on the SEDC Board,
however, Betty Springer reported that the December 31, 1990
balance was $8,348.13. January deposits totaled $1,999.99
and January expenses were $894.15, leaving a balance on
January 31, 1991 of $9,453.97. Betty pointed out that the
4th quarter reimbursements to the Chamber of Commerce would
be approximately $2.000. and that encumbrance should be
taken into consideration with regards to the cash balance on
hand.
V. OLD BUSINESS
a. Community Information Survey: The survey forms are
coming back at about a 16%-17`k return rate according to
Betty. We will start tabulating the results this week and
will have them available at the March meeting.
b. Commercial Land Inventory: Rick discussed the need
for an inventory of undeveloped land and existing buildings.
Thus far the information return has been disappointing. Rick
also passed out copies of information provided by the City
regarding target dates on road and sewer projects and also
zoning classifications within the City by percentage zoned.
c: 1709 Letter: Curtis Hawk discussed the apparent
change in attitude from the County Commissioners Court since
the new judge and commissioner have taken their seats.
Judge Tom Vandergriff has advised the district attorney's
office to get the condemnation process completed. It was
suggested by the SEDC members that we send a thank you
letter to the Commissioners Court.
d: Economic Profile: Rick would like to get the
economic profile back on track and get it completed as soon
as possible. He suggested a committee might be put together
to work on completing this project.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
a. TU Electric inquiry: Betty informed the council of
an inquiry received in January via TU Electric for a
Japanese group looking for 50,000-60,000 sq. f t. of existing
space with 18'-22' ceilings and 4 docks on about 5-7 acres
of land -or- 7-10 acres of land with water and sewer on
which to develop their building needs. We provided them
with all the information we had available plus several
realtors/developers in the area provided information on
tracts of interest to the Japanese group. TU forwarded the
information on to them.
b. User inquiries: Betty recapped the types of
inquiries we receive about the city and surrounding area.
Most inquiries are for residential information. Commercial
inquiries are more for demographic information rather than
specific site information. There are few inquiries for
industrial sites at this time.
Discussion regarding the overall development of the
area including the Hunt Ranch, Mobil Land Development, etc.
followed.
C. Hwy. 114 Design: The Highway Department has
submitted their proposed layout for Hwy. 114 for public
review. Ruth Smith expressed concern about the lack of an
eastbound exit at White Chapel Blvd. There will be an exit
at Dove Road. Members can express their opinions about the
exits at these two roads to the Highway Department's Fort
Worth District Office.
d: Shopping Center: Rick discussed the opposition by
adjacent neighborhoods to the proposed shopping center at
White Chapel and FM1709. SEDC has already sent a letter to
PIMA Properties in support of the project. It was suggested
we also send letters to Food Lion and Winn Dixie in support
of this development and cite statistics regarding the
percentage in opposition versus total population. Motion to
do so by Barry Emerson, seconded by John Draws, approved.
e. 1991 Goals: Rick indicated he would like to see us
complete the economic profile, the land inventory, and the
community survey. Betty suggested we develop a sort of "top
100" list of firms and brokers that we would like to make
acquainted with Southlake and send them a generalized
information packet letting them know we're here and "open
for business".
f. North Texas Commission meeting re SSC: Rick will
be attending the March 6th meeting re doing business with
the SSC and will get the information back to Betty and the
SEDC.
g. Election of Officers: The following slate of
officers was suggested by SEDC members: President - Rick
Wilhelm; Vice President - John Draws; and
Secretary/Treasurer - Terry Bouton. Motion for election of
said officers by Bethann Scratchard, seconded by Phillip
Bressinck, and approved.
OTHER BUSINESS
Bethann Scratchard encouraged everyone to contact the
legislators regarding the educational funding bill.
Phillip Bressinck expressed concerns about the post
office project being delayed due to a disagreement between
the postal authorities and the adjacent developer.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be March 27, 1991, at Southlake
City Hall. Meeting adjourned.
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