BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Lori Anthony, Lesley Benson, Barbette Cook, Kim Cox, Kayla Ranger-Dean, Dawn Kobreek, Teresa Seim, Chad Slider.

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Rick Ashbaugh, Tom Brown, Dan Carlson, Rob Keorkunian.

GUESTS: Barry Cook, Kristine Kounelis, Paula Steffey.

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 12:15 PM.

AGENDA
Under “Old Business”, add “Newsletter”. Ms. Benson moved, supported by Ms. Ranger-Dean, to approve the agenda with changes. The motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Under “Festival Update”, the MBA information booth will be manned by Dawn. Ms. Ranger-Dean moved, supported by Ms. Cook, to approve the August 4th Minutes with the change. The motion passed unanimously.

TREASURER’S REPORT
As submitted. Ms. Benson reported that the MBA has $6075.61 as of August 4.

OFFICER NOMINATIONS FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION
Ms. Cook nominated Barry Cook for the position of Vice President. Ms. Kobreek nominated Lori Anthony for President and Lesley Benson for Treasurer. Ms. Anthony nominated Barbette Cook for Secretary. Ms. Benson nominated Kim Cox for Vice President and Rob Keorkunian for President.

FESTIVAL REPORT
This year’s festival turnout was better than last. Many positive comments and feedback were received. Despite better attendance, the festival still fell short financially. Ms. Benson moved, supported by Ms. Cox to disburse $1200.49 to cover the losses of the Mattawan Days Festival. The motion passed unanimously.

BUSINESS PROFILE FOR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Ms. Anthony asked all members of the MBA to complete profiles to be included in a membership directory.

VILLAGE PARK STAGE COMPLETION
The Mattawan Village Council has expressed concern about the stage in the Village park. The MBA has spearheaded the fundraising and construction of the structure, giving authority to Dick Roberts to design, purchase materials, and oversee construction. Since the process began over a year ago, it remains unfinished. The Village has requested that the structure be completed by October 1, 2004. Several members expressed support and appreciation for Mr. Roberts work on the stage, but were concerned about meeting the deadline. After much discussion, Ms. Kounelis volunteered to contact Mr. Roberts to inform him of the deadline, and ask him to complete the structure in a timely manner. Once completed, the MBA would like to landscape around the stage with the remainder of the funds.

NEW BUSINESS
The Mattawan Community Guide is available to advertise empty store fronts and business space in the village.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Paula Steffey of Survive, Inc. informed the MBA that it will hold a food drive on Friday, September 10, in the Survive parking lot.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:25 PM.