THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2007 IS THE DATE OF OUR NEXT CHAMBER MEETING

HI EVERYONE!

JUST A REMINDER THAT THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2007 IS THE DATE OF OUR NEXT CHAMBER MEETING.

I THINK THAT JALOPY'S WILL BE OUR CATERER FOR THAT DAY.

(I LOST MY NOTE FROM JEFF)

THE PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED BY DAVID SASSER.

PLEASE RSVP BY TUESDAY EVENING (2-27-2007).

Thanks,

Pat Bickell

547-2773

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Enclosed you will find Minutes of the last meeting 2-15-2007:

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE

PERKINS COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

February 15, 2007

Present:

Richard Coate Mike Larsen

Virginia Sasser Martha Larsen

Jeff Gill Erika Eads

Pat Bickell Barry Moreland

Robert D. Johnson Kendra Moreland

Mel Miller Kenneth Deckard

Patty Johnson James Ramsey

Jeana Leatherbury Sue Dempsey

Debbie Clinesmith Stacy L. Beal

Belinda Adkins Jack Vassar

Gary Reid Wendy Murray

Roger Gilbert Kelly Myers

Jan Neufeld Dawna Custard

Misty Burk Chuck Mitchell

Tiffani DeArmond Melissa Kiser

Mike McWherter Jamie Andrews

BJ McWherter David Sasser

Larry Collins Lisa Sasser

Merl Kinser Shelley Ricker

Eunice Kinser Pat Bays

Stuart Hershberger Bernadette Huber

Sherry Boyce Julie Hawkins

Ramona Perry

Chris Petermann

Jalyn Bailey

Cindy Sheets

Call to Order: Jeff Gill, president, called the meeting to order at approximately 12:26 p.m.

Meal: Provided by Hello! Catering

Invocation: Merl Kinser

Guests/Introductions: Gill asked members to introduce themselves. New members and guests in attendance included: Chuck Mitchell, community affairs manager for OG&E; Dawna Custard, accountant for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Ramona Perry, with Perkins Family Care Clinic; Gary Reid, SportTee/Cimarron Shots/Perkins Land Development; Stuart Hershberger, Cimarron Chiropractic; Sherry Boyce, Boyce Law Office.

Announcements:

- Merl Kinser announced the Friends Chapel Annual Soup Supper will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 5:30-7 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Music will be provided by the Glory Road Trio. Everyone is welcome.

- Kendra Moreland said information on the CREC/OSU School of Business Leadership series is now available. She brought brochures to today’s meeting and spoke briefly about the regional partnership between leaders from various communities.

Minutes: Minutes of the Jan. 4 meeting and the Feb. 1 awards banquet and officer installation were up for approval or correction. Kendra Moreland made a motion to approve the minutes of the Jan. 4 meeting; Patty Johnson seconded; motion approved. Martha Larsen made a motion to approve the minutes from Feb. 1; Jeana Leatherbury seconded; motion approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Jalyn Bailey reported a balance of $18,274. She also said 2007 membership applications are available today on the sign-in table, and that everyone will need one and should pick up one before leaving today. Mel Miller made a motion to accept Bailey’s report; Chris Petermann seconded; motion approved.

Board and Committee Reports:

Centennial Dinner Theatre: Patty Johnson, event chair, said the dinner theatre is planned for March 30 at Oak Park Retreat Center . She introduced Martha Larsen and Lisa Sasser, who are organizing an auction/silent auction to be held during the event. Larsen said they will be contacting local businesses and individuals to request donations for the auction. She hopes people will contribute “in the spirit of the Centennial Plaza being fabulous!” She also noted there will be minimum bids set on silent auction items.

Johnson said approximately 200 people are expected to attend the dinner. She already has commitments from MI Club members who will handle twenty-five tables. She is only needing sponsors for two more. If anyone is interested in helping, they are asked to get with her after the meeting. Johnson also noted the committee is offering corporate table sponsorships for $500, and she has several of those signed up.

Cindy Sheets, director of the play, said the group will need help with the play, so anyone who wants to be involved is asked to contact her.

Johnson asked chamber to commit $1,000 to the event. She also noted that the proceeds from the event will go to the Oklahoma Territorial Plaza . Chris Petermann made a motion to support the Centennial Dinner Theatre and commit $1,000 toward costs for the event; David Sasser seconded; motion was approved.

Legislative Golf Tournament: Kelly Myers said the committee met last week to work on a program and went over the list of last years sponsors. They are due to meet this Friday, too. Flyers and entry forms are available at the sign-in table. She also passed around brochures for VIP entry forms.

Calendar: Gill passed around a schedule of chamber activities for 2007. He noted the schedule doubles as a sign-up sheet for volunteers for the various events. He asked members to select at least one event to help out with and hand the sheet back to him.

Old Business: none

New Business:

Minutes: Gill said the minutes of the previous meeting will be sent out with the meeting reminder on Mondays prior to regular meeting dates. He said anyone who wants to bring up corrections to minutes should bring their copy of the minutes with them to the meeting. A few copies will be printed and be made available at each meeting, but not one for each place setting, as had been done in the past.

Catering: Gill said the executive board had discussed a change in the meal catering plan for chamber meetings. He said all current participating meal caterers had been contacted about the new plan prior to its implementation, and are in agreement with it. So henceforth, Hello! Catering will provide at least one meal per month for chamber meetings, with the other meetings being rotated among the other participating restaurants.

Program: Mel Miller spoke briefly about current progress in Perkins. He noted several areas of growth and change:

1. Housing: The CHARMED development is bringing 30 single-family units to town. They are currently under construction along Knipe Street east of Timberline. The houses will eventually be available for purchase after 15-year leases (+10-year mortgage). The houses are from 1,200 to 1,400 sq.ft., have two-car garages, will be privately managed “starter homes.” In addition, the city received a $114,000 block grant to pride sewer infrastructure for these homes. It will also provide an opportunity for homes on the east side of Timberline Drive to connect to city sewer service.

2. Assisted living center: currently under development by private industry. The $2.5 million project will be located on 2.2 acres north of storage units on Freeman St . It will include 26 units with a dining area, kitchen and common area.

3. Sterling Park Apartments: The 32-units first phase is complete and is 90-100 percent occupied. Developers are now moving on to phase 2.

4. Storm water drainage project: Still working on the plan. A number of plans have been advanced. When complete, it will make a major difference in the appearance of Main Street .

5. REAP grant funds: A $30,000 grant to improve drainage on the west side of town (in the Second Street area). Will relocate water lines, etc. The city will receive assistance from Payne County on this project.

6. Wastewater: Currently working on applications with USDA for wastewater treatment system.

7. Water well: Water in the city’s major well (at Ampride) is slowly increasing, but there is still need for an additional water supply. Looking at acquiring water through Rural Water District #3, and accessing Perkins’ water rights from Kaw Reservoir through Stillwater and RWD.

Meetings: The next general membership meeting of the chamber will be at noon, Thursday, March 1, at the Lion’s Den.

Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:02 p.m. Members were reminded to attend ribbon cuttings following the meeting at Antoine’s Automotive, Cimarron Chiropractic, Boyce Law Office and Cimarron Shots.

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