March 2008 Minutes

President Annabelle Morgan called the meeting to order
Jim Cameron gave the invocation
Ryan Story read the minutes. The minutes were approved on a motion from Joyce Little, Bob Barbee 2nd.
There was no treasurer’s report given.

A special announcement was given by Joyce Little that the Town of Oakboro had been awarded the Cannon Foundation grant in the amount of $25,000. This will go towards the football/soccer fields at the park.

Guest

Dennis Joyner from the Stanly County Heath Department spoke to the group and gave us great information on the health of our communities and county as a whole.

Old Business/Committee Reports
Annabelle Morgan reported that all of the Welcome to Oakboro magazines are in and are being distributed at this time.

Joyce Little stated that the beautification committee is still working on ideas.

Reports
Larry Branch gave a report for the Town of Oakboro that there are 2 current projects working with the new Family Dollar store going up and the new Ruby Ridge subdivision being underway.

Oakboro Police Department—Chief Joe Lowder reported that fraud continues to be the biggest problem. Mr. Lowder asked that everyone be aware of these potential issues and to please report these instances so they can be pursued.

Chamber of Commerce---Lisa Watts stated that the Business After Hours for March will be held at Harmanco’s and that the first Business After Hours for West Stanly is on track for the April 24th date selected and will be held at the Locust Town Center

Open Discussion
Jane Barnhart announced a new antique exhibit at the Museum and invited everyone to stop in.

Annabelle Morgan declared the meeting adjourned.