KEY PENINSULA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Minutes for Friday, December 2, 2005

Place: The Home Port Restaurant. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 am.

Present: Bek Ashby presiding. Ruth Bramhall, Debra McElroy Dennis Taylor, Jeff Harris, Marv Keizur, Marty Marcus, Joyce Tovey, Ed Taylor and John Biggs.

Secretary’s Report/Corres: It was MSC to approve the minutes from Nov. 18th. Treasurer’s Report: Balance on hand is $2824.04. There was no reported income. No outstanding bills due for the current period.

The 2006 budget was presented for approval. Discussion focused on projected revenue vs. expenses, and expense items designated as Donations and Scholarships. The proposed budget requires partial expenditure of reserves carried forward, and allots for reserves of approximately 1042.50 rolling over to 2007.

 Jeff shared the donation policy as drafted by committee to address budget questions related to the line item Donations. Concerns were expressed regarding the formalization of a donation policy and the potential impact on the organization, both financially and on the KPBA’s perceived role in the community. It was proposed that the line item entitled Donations should instead be identified as Community Support and that the proposed donation policy should be amended to reflect this change. It was also MSC and approved that the policy should include an amendment stating that a $500 limit per award, and one time awards issued per applicant. The amended Community Support Policy was then MSC and approved with one vote opposed.

The proposed and amended 2006 was presented for approval. It was MSC to approve the proposed 2006 budget as amended. The budget was approved as amended.

Old Business/Committees:

  1. Marketing Committee: Jeff Harris shared that the website is in process, with negotiations ongoing between the KPBA and two potential providers. Bek Ashby provided additional information regarding the process. Input was shared regarding potential providers, their expertise, and who might best be able to meet the organization’s needs.
  2. Christmas Tree Lighting: Ruth stated that set up was Saturday at 10:00 am., and invited anyone interested in helping to decorate the tree to attend. Chuck West would be providing the volunteers to put up the tree. Ruth purchased additional lights for this year’s tree. The tree lighting will be Sunday at 4:00 pm, with set up for cookies, etc, at 3:00pm.
  3. Election of 2006 Officers: Officer nominees were presented as follows:

                        President          Bek Ashby

                        Vice President  Jeff Harris

                        Treasurer          Dennis Taylor

                        Secretary          Michelle Patterson

            After soliciting additional nominations from the floor, the nominations were closed. The vote was   called for, and all nominees were unanimously approved.

  1. Annual Dinner: Ruth and Todd reported preparations are going forward. Invitations were presented for approval. Modifications to the invitations were offered and accepted for final printing. We will be able to offer an “at the door” shuttle, but will have to provide it ourselves. Jeff and Bek volunteered to assist in this area.  
  2. KP Community Fair: Ed stated that contract negotiations are in process with the carnival providers.
  3. Comprehensive Plan Committee Report: Ed reported on the recent committee meeting he attended, asking for a response to the KPBA’s position paper, “JOBS”, dated June 1, 2005. Ed feels the KPBA’s concerns that any plan must provide for future growth in likely growth areas is going unheard. He cited the committee’s desire to “”wrap up” the land use portion of the process in December, and statements offered by Mike Kruger regarding the position paper, that the committee would take no action relating to the KPBA’s position. Jeff offered suggestions to modify the KPBA’s position for closer consideration. Concerns were shared by multiple members addressing the timeline, and the perceived lack of response to the KPBA’s position. It was agreed to further pursue a response with several KPBA members offering to assist.
  1. KP Community Council Report: Not addressed. Time constraints
  2. Gig Harbor Chamber Committee Report : Not addressed. Time constraints.

New Business:

            Blondies: Lunch at Blondie’s was brought to the attention of the association. There is a concern    among the membership regarding the suitability of the facility for meetings, as well as the service provided. Suggestions for improvement were made. Dennis agreed to share the information.

Individual Reports: Joyce says the real estate market is taking a little breather, but it doesn’t appear a bubble     exists in our area. Debra agreed. Jeff shared about ongoing preparations for his visit to Peru. Todd said        his business is going well. Marv discovered the original KPBA box among his possessions. He recently          attended a Tax Seminar addressing upcoming changes. Marty said that hibernation time is here. Bek            offered information regarding North Bay’s new referral rewards program. Ruth addressed rumors regarding her new tires, and how one of Bek’s pens came in handy in a pinch.

Meetings/Events/Activities:

Lunch                                      Blondie’s Restaurant                 Friday, Dec. 16             12:00pm

Breakfast                                Homeport Restaurant                Friday, Jan. 6, 2006        7:30am

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY -  DECEMBER 4TH  -  4:00PM  -  KEY CENTER

NEXT GUEST SPEAKER – Year End/Holiday Celebration

Meeting Adjourned: Approximately 9:10 AM

Respectfully Submitted: Todd Rosenbach