KEY PENINSULA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Minutes for Friday, Dec.1, 2006

Place: Homeport Restaurant

Present: President Bek Ashby presiding. Barb Heard, Ruth Bramhall, Dennis Taylor, Jeff Harris, Ed Taylor, Marty Marcus, Chuck West, Tara Froode, Laurie Ellis and Joyce Tovey.

Meeting called to order at 7:40am

Guest Speakers: None

Secretary’s Report/Corres: It was MSC to approve the minutes from Nov. 17, 2006. Marty stated that he does not have an e-mail address and needs his copy sent by postal mail.

Treasurers Report: Balance on hand is $4351 per Dennis Taylor. It was MSC to pay the $30 monthly website charge for December.

Communications:

Old Business/Committees:

1. Nomination and Election of 2007 Officers – Nominations for the following positions were: President-Jud Morris, Vice President-Claudia Loy, Secretary-Todd Rosenbach & Barbara Heard (shared position) and Treasurer- Laurie & Genevieve Ellis (shared position). There were no other nominations from the floor. It was MSC to accept the slate of officers as presented.
2. Christmas Tree Lighting – The event is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 3^rd at 4:00pm at the KC Corral. Tree decorating will be Saturday, Dec. 2^nd at 9:00am. Show up at 3:30pm the day of the lighting to help if you can.
3. Annual Dinner – The dinner will be at Blondies on January 22^nd at 6:00pm. The cost will be not more than $25 per person, which includes gratuity. Bar drinks will cost, while individual KPBA members will donate the beer & wine. Any donations for the silent auction are gladly accepted
4. KP Comprehensive Plan Committee – Two meetings coming up are important for business owners to attend. Dec. 6^th, 7:00pm at the KC Library, the sign code draft language will be discussed On Dec. 9^th, 9:00am until 3:00pm at the KP Civic Center, a design charette (all day workshop) will take place. This is your opportunity to drop in, make comments and discuss design ideas. Contact Tara Froode at 884-6350 for any questions.
5. Speakers – Marlies Van Cise has agreed to take over the responsibility of finding guest speakers
6. KP Committee Council – Jeff reported that Barb Trotter is the new president. He said there would be a future forum on blight.
7. Port Orchard Businesses – Bek reported a Lowe’s & Target are coming to the Sydney/Sedgwick area. Ed said that the KP News has hired someone for Port Orchard business advertising. Discussion ensued regarding our area becoming more boutiques and services as our area grows.
8. KP Fair – Ed reported the fair date was moved a week earlier to accommodate the carnival, but now the tractor show is unavailable. The park district created a new contract with new restrictions because of the date change. Joyce will help in reviewing the contract and drafting a reply

Individual Reports:

Dennis said Safe Streets has hired a new employee starting Monday, and Dennis has some interviews with the Bill Gates Foundation. Tara had water issues during the freezing weather. Barb reported the time and temperature sign now working at Sound Credit Union. Chuck said the fire department is hiring new paramedics come January. He said they are also gathering derelict nets at the Purdy Spit. Ed reported a banana belt at the Westwynd Motel during the freezing weather. Joyce reported hiring two new and enthusiastic agents. Individual agents are donating to the Children’s Home Society for the holidays. Ruth reported that the department does have a Volunteer Fire Fighters Association with 3 people voted out recently. Laurie reported a lull right now in accounting. Bek said Santa would be at their Belfair location on Dec. 11,13 & 20 and their Port Orchard location had frozen pipes. They recently hired a certified lender for tribal lending. Marty said the reptiles are cooling down where they still eat, but not as often.

Meetings/Events/Activities:

Breakfast Homeport Restaurant Friday, Jan. 5 7:30am

Lunch Blondie’s Restaurant Friday, Dec. 15 12:00pm

Meeting Adjourned: 8:45am

Respectfully Submitted: Barbara Heard