KEY PENINSULA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Minutes for Friday, August 3, 2007

 

Place: Homeport Restaurant

Present: Vice President Claudia Loy and President Jud Morris presiding. Barb Heard, Ruth Bramhall, Marty Marcus, Laurie Ellis, Mike Fay, Scott Gallacher, Mark Jones, Hugh McMillan, Mike Salatino, Lois McMahan, Bret Nebel, Todd Rosenbach, Chuck West and Suzette Gould.

Meeting called to order at 7:32am.  Introductions were made.

Guest Speakers: None

Secretary’s Report/Corres: It was MSC to approve the minutes from July 6, 2007.

Treasurers Report: Laurie reported a balance on hand of $5678.45.  It was MSC to approve the $30 monthly website fee to RS Enterprises as an ongoing bill. 

Communications:

Presentation:

  1. Scott Gallacher did a Salmon Recovery Funding Board Presentation and asked for support to get Pierce County to purchase 39 acres by Taylor Bay.  It was MSC that the KPBA would write a letter of support for the attempt of acquisition of 39 acres by Taylor Bay.  Jud Morris will write the letter.
  2. Hugh McMillan did a presentation on Peninsula Schools Education Foundation and asked for support at their annual breakfast fundraiser being held at Canterwood on October 17th at 7:00am.  A table for 8 people would be $400.  Todd will contact KPBA members about buying individual tickets for $50.
  3. Mike Salatino asked the KPBA for a letter of support regarding the traffic light to be installed at 94th.  Don Zimmerman from Lake Kathryn Shopping Center has to pay all the costs.  It was MSC to send a letter to Don Zimmerman in support of the traffic light.  Discussion ensued regarding the Key Peninsula not getting their fair share from taxes for road improvements.  Mike said 75% of our property taxes designated for roads are going elsewhere (Eastern Washington).  It was suggested to write letters to Terry Lee and the Public Works department.  Chuck West will e-mail contact information.  Another discussion ensued regarding the need for a September After Hours meeting to discuss an overall strategy on how the KPBA can impact the media, political process, and discuss our approach on various issues.  Ruth will decide on the date for this meeting.

Old Business/Committees:

  1. Brochures – Bret stated that only paid members could have ads in the brochure.  He will e-mail or mail the information form to everyone on the paid list.  It was MSC to set aside up to $200 to pay someone to help input information and for mailing costs.
  2. KP Fair – Ruth said the Executive Board would be meeting next Tuesday.  She expects any remaining bills and sponsor dollars to be in by then.
  3. Earthquakes – Marty will contact U. of W. and the US Geological Survey to get a luncheon speaker.
  4. Marketing – No report per Claudia.

New Business:

1.      Luncheon Location – McCauley Hall at the KP Lutheran Church and the Whitmore Room at the Civic Center were both suggested.  It was MSC to have the KPBA luncheon meetings at the KP Civic Center.  The cost is $25 per hour.  Jud will ask for a discount since the KPCC is a member of the KPBA.  Lunch will be catered on a rotating basis between On The Way Deli and The Lil’ Beach Hut.  The price will be $10 per person and bring your own beverage. 

 Individual Reports:

Ruth said the Salmon Bake served 460 people.

Scott said 3 Movie Nights are planned are planned for August, the first one is tonight at 8:30.  In the event of rain, the location moves to the Civic Center.  He also said the grand opening celebration for the skate park would be Friday, August 10th at 3:00pm.

Suzette from Key Bank is the business banker for the peninsulas.

Mark (Home Laundromat & Lil’ Beach Hut) mentioned the Beyond the Borders music event tomorrow.

Hugh said to e-mail him with information for the Gateway.

Chuck said the Fire Dept. is hiring 3 new paramedics and the top candidates are female.  The firefighters union is spearheading the effort to pass the levy.  He also mentioned that the Community Plan is being reviewed one more time by the Community Development Committee on Monday, August 6th at 5:30pm.  Applications are being taken for the KP Advisory Commission (reviewing land use applications).

Todd said the market has been volatile lately, but it’s time to shop because there are buys.

Bret stated that his business is growing.

Lois is busy placing international students in area homes.

Barb said Sound Credit Union would be going to digital signature pads on Tuesday.

Mike is trying to find a new tenant for The Farm.

Marty is having a challenge being in two places at one time with his snakes.

Claudia said SunnyCrest Nursery is in a quiet month.  An upcoming dinner & dance is scheduled for August 18th at the Civic Center.  Flavor of Fall is coming again this year.

Jud said Children’s Home Society increased his grant request of $60k to $70k a year for 3 years.

Meetings/Events/Activities:

Breakfast                                  Homeport Restaurant                Friday, September 7                         7:30am

Lunch                                       KP Civic Center                        Friday, August 17                           12:00pm

 

Next Guest Speaker:  Barb Trotter

 

Meeting Adjourned: 9:12am

Respectfully Submitted: Barbara Heard