KEY PENINSULA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Minutes for Friday, August 6, 2004

 

Place: Homeport Restaurant, 7:30am by President June Williams

Present: Marv & Myrtle Keizur, Barb Heard, Dennis Taylor, Marty Marcus, Fred & Mary Ramsdell, Ruth Bramhall, John Biggs, Ed Taylor, Terry & Delia Kaas, Claudia Loy, Bek Ashby, Al Twidt, Eric Nelsen and Debra McElroy from Keller-Williams Realty.

Guest Speakers: None

Secretary’s Report/Corres: MSC to approve the minutes from 7/16/04. Treasurer’s Report: Balance on hand is $3391.44

Old Business/Committees:

  1. KP Community Council – Jeff reported the interim board approved the election results & began the organization process with creating articles of incorporation and by laws.  Election of officers is scheduled for Aug. 24th.  Jeff made a formal request (letter) asking the KPBA for $500 to help with the administrative costs of the council, with a decision to be made at the Sept. 3rd meeting.
  2. KP Fair –Fred promoted the antique tractor show and the oxen day camp scheduled for Aug. 14th.  Bek has raffle tickets. John distributed the Exhibitor’s Handbook (includes entry form).  Security, Parking, and the Fair Store still need volunteer help.
  3. Business Economic Development – Claudia reported that the Gig Harbor Chamber is deciding whether they are a community or business based chamber.  After discussion, John said the KPBA is a service organization, whereas the chamber is not.
  4. Key Peninsula Community Plan – Jeff is signed up and Claudia will sign up for a committee.  June and Mike Boyle are back up’s, but their business’s are not on the Key Peninsula.
  5. KP News – Ed said a publishing committee has been established and approved by the Civic Center.
  6. Road Clean Up –Nancy, Bob and Ed were the only volunteers.

New Business:

  1. Purdy Fruit Stand – Dennis reported the stand is legal and has the proper permits.  Jeff is concerned about the signage conditions, especially on the Veteran’s Memorial.  He will contact Cy Young.
  2. Purdy KPBA Welcome Sign – Fred will research the idea of relocating the sign. Fred will also talk with Lois McMahan about highway signs designating “Key Peninsula.”

Individual Reports:

  1. Eric reported the Wauna Fire Station is almost ready for occupancy.  The old station will be up for sale after they move, with the proceeds going into a reserve fund.  Terry said the Brookside Restaurant and Lisa’s new restaurant are not having problems with the Health Dept.  Al noticed the dirt is very dry on his farm. Barb reported on notary publics in Key Center.  Bek said North Bay Mortgage is opening another office in Port Orchard.  Dennis said the Crime Prevention Task Force had 20 people show up at their first meeting.  They discussed the pattern of hot spots on the Key Peninsula.  Fred said a 2002 report showed 15,000 cars a day passed in front of Charboneau Construction

 

****The August 20th meeting is cancelled.  Everyone will be volunteering at the Key Peninsula Fair. ***

 

 

Meetings/Events/Activities:

Breakfast                                Homeport Restaurant                Friday, Sept. 3                7:30am

Lunch                                      Horseshoe Lk. Rest.                  Friday, Sept. 17             12:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting Adjourned: Approximately 8:40am

Respectfully Submitted: Barbara Heard