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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIDC 1986-11-06 Minutes MINUTES NORTH RICHLAND HILLS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE A regular meeting of the North Richland Hills Industrial Development Committee met at Noon, November 6, 1986, at Diamond Oaks Country Club, Winchester I Room. The meeting was chaired by Chairman Charles Brinkley. Members attending were: Mike Brinkley, Dan Echols, Rodger Line, Clif Stevens, James Walker, Robert Harrison and Sandy Bartek. Members absent were: E. F. Crites, Charles Owen and Dewayne Freeman. Presiding Officer Charles Brinkley called the meeting to order. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as presented with approval stated by Robert Harrison and seconded by Clif Stevens. Rodger Line introduced special guest, Worth Blake, ex-president of the North Texas Commission. As a consultant for cities embarking on or increasing the activities of their economic development climates, Mr. Blake spoke to the Committee concerning "Pro-Active" business develop- ment including the 3 pIS: Public Private Partnerships. A video overview of our area was presented: NETC Assets (in place) 14 municipalities 6 Chamber of Commerces 6 lSD's 1 TCJC campus 3 entries to DFW Airport Assets in Motion (nearby) Robotics Center IBM Liabilities (Latent Assets) Freeways Business/General Airports Railtran Industrial parks/sites Fragmented planning Water distribution/supply Page Two Minutes North Richland Hills Industrial Development Committee cont'd At discussion time, Rodger Line expressed desire to structure this committee to develop PPP for North Richland Hills. Charles Brinkley as spokesperson of this Committee proposed that a recommendation be presented to City Council that we (our city) look into retaining Mr. Worth Blake, Consultant, for development of a program to assist future Pro-Active economic/business growth for the City. This recommendation was made as a motion by Robert Harrison and seconded by Clif Stevens. After a general discussion period, the meeting was adjourned at 1:35 PM. Respectfully submitted, ~~Æ~ Secretary Approved: ~~ :1L r ,g 1