KEY PENINSULA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Minutes for Friday, November 4, 2005

 

Place: Homeport Restaurant

Present: President Bek Ashby presiding. Barb Heard, Ruth Bramhall, Dennis Taylor, Joyce Tovey, Ben Thompson, Jeff Harris, Ed Taylor, John Biggs, Marty Marcus, Chuck West, Michelle Patterson, Claudia Loy, Todd Rosenbach, Marv & Myrtle Keizur, Ross Bischoff and Troy Hicks.

Meeting called to order at 7:30am

Guest Speakers: None

Secretary’s Report/Corres: It was MSC to approve the minutes from Oct. 24th.  Treasurer’s Report: Balance on hand is $2950.75. Citizens Against Crime was given $200 and the KP News will be getting $600 for the Christmas advertisement.

Communications:

Old Business/Committees:

  1. Marketing Committee- Bek is talking with both Russ at Gig Harbor Online and Ron at Northwest Graphics regarding our website.  Hugh McMillan e-mailed Dennis regarding the Volksmarch brochure.  Dennis is working on a community reader board for civic & non-profit organizations to use.
  2. KP Fair – Bek would like to see the KPBA, as a group, have more responsibility in the fair, such as securing sponsorship.  Since we are out in the community already, it is an opportunity to network.  John suggested an exhibitors guide with numerous ads at lower costs and different levels of sponsorship.  There will be a date change (July), better carnival, reduced gate admission and reduced vendor fees.  Next meeting is Nov. 8th, 6:30pm in the Whitmore Room at the Civic Center.
  3. KP Comprehensive Plan Committee – Jeff reported the requests for modifications and rezoning have wrapped up.  Mike Kruger will be presenting recommended zonings at the Nov. 16th meeting.  Ross said there is a more representing attitude now.
  4. KP Community Council – Election of officers will take place next Wednesday.  A retreat is planned.  A discussion of the critical area ordinances will take place at the Nov. 17th meeting, with Terry Lee.
  5. Christmas Tree Lighting – Chuck is getting the schools involved with the KPMS Jazz Band and Choir performing.  This is Fred & Mary Ramsdell’s last year for participation.  Help is needed for decorating the tree Saturday morning, Dec. 3rd at 10:00am.
  6. Skate Park- The dinner/auction is Nov. 12th and seats are still available with numerous item donations still coming in.  Visa purchases available and desserts will go to the highest bidders.  Help is needed at the door and purchase table.
  7. Budget Committee – Dennis said a policy needs to be established for donations.  Joyce, Jeff, Dennis and Bek will have a final version next month.  Jeff said the CAC needs to let us know what their plan is for patrolling the area businesses.
  8. Nomination Committee – Ruth reported the interested parties are: Bek Ashby for President, Jeff Harris for Vice President, Dennis Taylor for Treasurer and Michelle Patterson for Secretary.
  9. Road Clean Up – Scheduled for tomorrow, Nov. 5th, 8:00am.  Meet at Home Park.
  10. Annual Dinner – Todd and Ruth presented ideas that were discussed with Blondies Restaurant.  The Camp Seymour location and parking issues were also discussed.  Todd and Ruth will continue to research a location.  Members present voted to not have a guest speaker.  An idea for a silent auction to help defray costs was suggested.

 

New Business: None

 

Individual Reports:

Marty’s snakes were a hit on Halloween at the Civic Center.  Ross said the Park Board has an open meeting on Nov. 21st for discussion of the DNR 360 acres.  Michelle has new staff at Key Bank in Purdy and Key for Women is next Wed.  Barb said “shared branching” is coming to Sound Credit Union in January.  John said the Swing Fever band from Belfair was great.  Joyce said business is slowing a bit.  Marv said the Lions Club has their own web page.  Todd provides small business retirement plans.  Claudia said SunnyCrest is gearing up for the holidays.  Ed’s staff is up to par.  Ruth is volunteering at Minter Creek through the Communities in Schools.  Jeff doesn’t encourage strip development.  Dennis invited people to attend the next KP Comm. Services board meeting on Nov 21st at 10:00am to see what’s going on, especially in finances.  Bek said rates are up, but still are low.  She found 100% financing for rentals for a client.

 

Meetings/Events/Activities:

Breakfast                                Homeport Restaurant                Friday, Dec. 2                     7:30am

Lunch                                      Blondie’s Restaurant                 Friday, Nov. 18                              12:00pm

 

NEXT GUEST SPEAKER – Grant Griffin from the Kitsap Visitor & Convention Bureau

 

Meeting Adjourned: Approximately 9:00am

Respectfully Submitted: Barbara Heard