FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BUSINESS MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2006

The meeting was called to order at 7:00p.m. by President Bruce Butterfield. In attendance were Martha Callard, Gary Dawson, Phil Sweetland, Renee Chatalis, Vlad Oustimovitch, and Vicki Schmidt, guests Lisa Conley and Rhonda Claytor and Vice-President/Secretary Kim Petram.

Introductions to the group were made. The agenda was reviewed and approved. The minutes from the November 2005 meeting were reviewed and approved.

School Playground Grant The Principal of Gatewood school Rhonda Claytor and parent Lisa Conley met with the FCA to inform the board about plans regarding playground improvement and development. The goal is to create a more neighborhood focused gathering area/playground. The plan is to host three neighborhood meetings with the assistance of a hired design consultant. A grant is being applied for from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Small and Simple grants program. Bruce Butterfield encouraged working as well with Stan Lock as his role can assist with gathering community support. The request of the FCA for now is a letter of support to the Department of Neighborhoods. The board approved a letter of support. As well the FCA offered to publish an article regarding the project in the next newsletter. Vlad Oustimovitch suggested also going to the Southwest District Council to enlist support and education.

Neighbors Newsletter A topic for President’s notepad was requested. Martha Callard suggested a note about the number of organizations, businesses, individuals looking for support, contacts or education that come to the FCA. Martha presented a list of articles for the next newsletter including information on the IB program, the Watershed council, a salmon return article, neighborhood appreciation day and notices. As well, Martha reformatted the Board Box and requested authorization from the board to accept this. This was agreed upon. Various announcements were reviewed and approved. As well, per Bruce Butterfield, Stan Lock requested information be published from Ed Mirabella from SPU regarding an upcoming neighborhood smoke test project. This will be added as well. Renee Chatalis recommended starting a section of the newsletter based around the same idea as the local book “101 things to do in West Seattle” but focused locally to the Fauntleroy neighborhood promoting local functions or activities.

Southwest District Council Vlad Oustimovitch announced that the first meeting of the year was held last Wednesday Jan 4. The agenda was mostly business protocol, shaping the agenda for the year. The Alaskan Way Viaduct issue was discussed with assessments of what city proposals to support or evaluate further. As well, Vlad outlined what is currently on the agenda with the West Seattle Junction chamber of commerce. As well, Vlad reminded the board that another area that the city is working on for the year 2006 is emergency planning. The idea was brought up that the FCA could consider working with the YMCA, Fauntleroy Church and local community leaders in formulating a plan of action. The board agreed that this issue needs to be looked at further.

Treasurer Report Phil Sweetland reported on the latest treasury report. The report was sent to board members by email and can be accessed via the FCA web site. Of issue for the treasurer, the watershed fund has new IRS implications regarding the use of new and proper forms and accounting procedures related to higher volumes in this account which Phil is working on.

Ferry Advisory Committee Gary Dawson reported on the current Task Force outcomes for the triangle ferry routes in Puget Sound. Gary reviewed the outcomes found by the consultant that was hired to look at numbers regarding private vs. state funded routes. The recommendations were presented last week with financial numbers immediately questioned by many people on the Task Force. Given the individual Task Force committee member agendas the ability to come to resolutions has been difficult. The Transportation Committee was presented various options and outcomes. Various triangle routes were proposed. Gary reports that he feels that the FCA should support Washington State continuing passenger service and taking on the new triangle routes as opposed to private sources. He feels the state can start the service earlier, be more sustainable, reliable and can achieve a higher fare box recovery. The next Executive Council meeting is to be held January 26th which Gary will attend. Gary will send the letter he authored outlining Fauntleroy’s position regarding the routing issues to the FCA web site for community awareness.

FCA Calendar of Events The board reviewed a calendar of potential and real events and publications that will be occurring over the next year. Each month was itemized with events important to the FCA. Phil will reformat the agenda with the new suggestions and email copies to the board. It was decided to withdraw the July and December business meetings from the calendar for 2006. As the business meeting scheduled for February is on Valentines Day it was decided to change the meeting to the 15th.

Newsletter Content and Timing The newsletter timing was plugged into the yearly calendar with publications due in January, April, July and September. Martha reported that the FCA photo contest was not very successful as only two entrants were submitted. It was felt that possibly the communication was not sufficient to let the community know about the contest. Martha will follow up on this. As well, regarding the survey efforts done to this point. The board felt that the survey results that have been gathered in the past have been inconsistently communicated to the community regarding results. It was decided that the board would cease gathering surveys for now unless a clear and consistent plan for analysis, assessment and dissemination is determined prior to solicitation. The current survey results will be kept by the board and referred to as necessary but further action will not take place.

Welcome New neighbor Bags Renee Chatalis reported on the distribution of the new neighbor bags. Some items have been culled, as the information is old or irrelevant. New supplies will be needed as far as the homemade items for the next distribution date. Renee had wholesale access to candles that can be added as a nice token. The board agreed this would be a good idea if homemade items run low. Regarding follow-up with the new neighbor. Renee is keeping track of each address of bags dropped off. Each person given a bag shall be put on the newsletter distribution list for the next year. Renee suggested then pursing membership as part of the annual board meeting. For those new neighbors being tracked that do not come to the annual meeting, they would receive a post card inviting them to join the FCA. A separate invitation to the annual meeting will be issued so they can be tracked. New neighbor lists will be disseminated quarterly.

Budget and Financial Planning Deferred to the February meeting due to time constraints.

Newsletter Advertisement Deferred to the February meeting.

Nature Event The board decided to put a hold on this year’s nature event. New ideas for this program need to be generated. The board will bring to the next business meeting any ideas they have for the following year.

Bruce Butterfield adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. The next meeting will be held February 15th instead of the 14th as agreed upon.