2011-03-23 CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
SOUTHLAKE BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: March 23, 2011
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas 76092
3rd Floor Training Rooms in Town Hall
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
Members Present: Steve Berry, Traci Bernard, Frank Bliss, Peter Ermish, Santhosh
Gandhari, Mark Guilbert, Terrance Henderson, Randall McCauley, Tim Moorehead,
Chris Schrobilgen, Mike Tesoriero and Brian Zvonecek
Ex- Officio Members Present: Mayor John Terrell, Southlake Chamber of Commerce
President Dana Davis, Mayor's Advisory Committee Representative Clayton Reed,
CISD Superintendent Dr. David Faltys, Assistant City Manager Jim Blagg and
Economic Development Director Greg Last
Others Present: Councilmember Jeff Wang, Councilmember Laura Hill, Councilmember
Carolyn Morris, Tourism Marketing Manager Jill Lind and Economic Development
Administrative Secretary Denise Artho
1. Call to Order
Chairman Frank Bliss called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.
2. Administrative Items
A. A motion to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2011 meeting was made
by Tim Moorehead and seconded by Terrance Henderson, unanimous
approval.
B. Director Last pointed out the future meeting dates: May 18, July 20, Sept. 21,
and Nov. 16.
C. Business related announcements:
1. Chamber of Commerce President Dana Davis briefed the members
regarding the upcoming Chamber of Commerce Golf Tourney, May 16,
2011.
2. Director Last handed out the New Biz List to all members and noted that
they have been added to the distribution list.
3. Director Last handed out an invite to all members for the Board and
Commission Reception - April 19, 2011.
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3. Discussion regarding the potential for higher education programs in Southlake
Mayor Terrell led a discussion regarding the potential for higher education programs
in Southlake. The members recommended a question on this topic be included in the
upcoming BRE survey.
4. Discussion regarding the impacts of the earthquake on our Sister City Tome,
Japan and any potential relief efforts
Mayor Terrell and Councilmember Jeff Wang led a discussion regarding the impact
the earthquake has had on our Sister City Tome and potential relief efforts. Pastor
Reed also referenced www.Southlake4Japan.com as a good resource.
5. Discussion regarding the 2011 Business Retention & Expansion (BRE)
business survey - design and implementation
Dana Davis and Greg Last led a discussion regarding the Chamber's implementation
of a business visitation program as identified in the approved BRE Strategic Plan.
Revisions would be made to the questions and distribution is anticipated in the next
couple months.
6. Open Discussion
A. No items discussed.
7. Adjournment
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