KEY PENINSULA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Minutes for Friday, July 1, 2005

Place: Homeport Restaurant

Present: Vice President Jeff Harris presiding. Barb Heard, Ruth Bramhall, Todd Rosenbach, Dennis Taylor, Debra McElroy, Claudia Loy, Joyce Tovey, Michelle Patterson, Marv & Myrtle Keizur.

Meeting called to order at 7:35am

Guest Speakers: None

Secretary’s Report/Corres: It was MSC to approve the minutes from June 17th.  Treasurer’s Report: Balance on hand is $3428.25.

Communications: None

Old Business/Committees:

  1. Marketing Committee- Jeff reported that the brochure is taking a narrative approach.  He would like the committee to be able to make some final decisions regarding the brochure.  Clarification of enhanced listing price was discussed.  A meeting to review and comment on the draft brochure is scheduled for July 8th, 8:00am at Windermere Realty in Key Center.  The July After Hours was changed to Thursday, July 21st, 6:00pm at Sunnycrest Nursery.  Donations will be accepted for hors d’ oeuvres and beverage menu.  Please RSVP to Claudia at 884-3937.
  2. KP Fair – Ruth reported that flyers were mailed to vendors.  Sponsorship money is coming in.  A new director was chosen.  The free booth for KPBA members will be shared with others.
  3. KP Comprehensive Plan Committee – Jeff reported the next meeting would be Wednesday, July 6th at 7:00pm at the KC Library.
  4. KP Community Council – Jeff reported that the council would use the abbreviated name of KPC so as not to get confused with the Key Peninsula Civic Center (KPCC).  The council will be facilitating a community meeting concerning blighted properties, logging issues and critical area ordinances.  The next two meeting will be at the KC Library, the second Wednesday of each month.  There are candidate openings for the upcoming election on Sept. 17th.  Call 884-0557 or 884-4697 for an application.
  5. Business/Economic Development Committee –No report.
  6. Lunch Meeting Place – A good faith effort by Blondie’s improved conditions.  A discussion ensued regarding a simplified menu special with two items with an $8 -$10 price range.
  7. Road Clean Up – Michelle will organize the clean up.  A date of August 13 has been chosen for the next clean up in Home.  Please volunteer.
  8. Speakers – Dennis reported that Derek Kilmer, Pat Lantz and possibly Bob Oke would speak at the next meeting giving a legislative update.  September’s guest speaker would be Mike Kruger.  A proposed local business expo and a marketing speaker are planned for the future.

New Business: None

Individual Reports:

Dennis reported that code enforcement is concerned about the Key Center Saloon parking lot.  Terry Lee visited a smoke shop in Gig Harbor and would be seeking ordinances city and county wide to ban some items sold in these shops.  Claudia has planned another Lavender Tour for July 15th.  Ruth has Salmon Bake tickets available.  Joyce reported that Windermere Realty painted a building at Volunteer Park for their community service day.  Todd has completed a class, which now allows him to give fee-based advice, which helps his business grow.  Marv recommended the Davenport Hotel in Spokane for a luxurious stay.  Michelle reported altered and counterfeit money being passed in the area.  Debra also writes poetry.  Jeff is volunteering at the Tall Ships event.  Barb said Sound Credit Union now is processing loans with a system called Stream Lend.

Meetings/Events/Activities:

Breakfast                                Homeport Restaurant                Friday, August 5                  7:30am

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

NEXT GUEST SPEAKER – Legislative Update – Derek Kilmer, Pat Lantz, Bob Oke

Meeting Adjourned: Approximately 9:00am

Respectfully Submitted: Barbara Heard