FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING -
FAUNTLEROY SCHOOL
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2004 - 7 P.M.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Butterfield, Martha Callard, Gary Dawson, Vicki Schmitz-Block, Vlad Oustimovitch, Chuck Sawyer, Lynn Sealey, Phil Sweetland, and Martin Westerman.

F.C.A. CONSULTANT PRESENT: Lynn Olson.

F.C.A. MEMBERS PRESENT: Kathleen Del Plain and Renee Graham.

1. MINUTES: The minutes for February's meeting were approved and can be posted on the website.

2. MEMBERSHIP: No update.

3. FERRY: Gary will attend the South Sound Ferry Advisory Committee meeting on March 16th. There is no agenda. Gary said several food vendors are bidding to provide portions of ferry food service. He added that the Fauntleroy ferry schedule has been streamlined resulting in fewer cars lined up on Fauntleroy during the afternoon/evening rush hours.

4. NEWSLETTER: Martha queried the group to ascertain what should be the appropriate annual timing for newsletters. After some discussion, it was decided that 4 issues/year would work: January 15, April 1(in time for the April General Meeting), July 1 and October 1 (in time for the Fall Festival and Salmon Drumming). Martha remarked about her disappointment with the quality of the photos in the last newsletter. The Sudden Printing proof was fine, but the newsletter photos were not. In the future, she will make sure the first copy is acceptable.

5. TREASURER'S REPORT: No report.

6. CRIME: No report.

7. TRAFFIC: Phil Polizatto had been collecting signatures for Trevor Partap, SDOT Offical, regarding traffic reconfiguration at the Wildwood triangle. Marty W. will call him and offer to help get the necessary business signatures.

8. WEBSITE: Chris Nack will add General Meeting information with the location and driving directions.

9. SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: Vlad reported on the March 3rd meeting.

A. Yvonne Sanchez would like to move the West Seattle Town Hall to a new location, which has not yet been determined. B. Chuck Sawyer was present at the meeting and brought up two topics. One had to do with F.C.A.'s desire for a crosswalk on Fauntleroy Way at the upper Lincoln Park area. A DOT Director's rule on crosswalks was published. Because the rule was inscrutable, Chuck asked the SWDC to write a letter to Grace Crunican, the DOT Director, asking for a review and explanation of it to each of the city's district councils. C. Chuck also brought the problem of Pioneer Square bus impediments during the evening rush hour. Buses are delayed going south because cars are allowed to park on the west side of First Avenue for a several block area. D. Julian Prosser raised an alarm about accessory housing. E. Three weeks ago, all the city council heads met with a subcommittee of the Department of Neighborhoods. Because the Fauntleroy Dock will need replacement in 2008, a decision must be made in 2006 as to how that fact may play into the Alaskan Way Viaduct plans. Also, the group would like that the matching grant program be restored. Regarding the Comprehensive Plan, the City must update it to keep up with the Growth Management Act. There is a public hearing about this on March 16th at 5:30 pm in the City council Chambers.

10. SPRING CLEAN: The dates are March 15 to May 15th. Stan Lock has refuse bags and he can be called at 206-233-2045. Ann Dawson will choose a date.

11. OUTREACH: Lynn S. reported 167 people on the e-mail list.

12. LOGO: Lynn O. talked about having the FCA logo be uniform on all FCA brochures. Phil will investigate what the proper font should be. Marty is working on the FCA brochure. Lynn added that the membership forms should be consistent (vertical or horizontal format).

13. ANNUAL REPORT: Lynn S. wrote the report and sent it to Judy for improved formatting. Phil brought some copies and the group went over it and added some names that were not present.

14. NATURE WALK: Kim Petram is coordinating this event, which will be at Fauntleroy Park from 1 to 3 pm on Sunday, March 21st.

15. ENVIRONMENTAL/STENCH COMMITTEE: Jill Hansen would like to be replaced, but will stay on if no one steps up to head the committee.

16. NEW MEMBERS: Kathleen and Renee were asked to join the FCA Board and they have agreed to do so.

17. BOARD NOMINATIONS: The bylaws specify no more than 15 individuals on the Board. There was some discussion about who the officers might be, and if some of those individuals currently on the Board would be willing to step aside for some new members. Lynn S. agreed contact Kim Suyama and Dot Rohan to see if they want to remain on the Board.

18. TRAFFIC: Regarding the speed bump and curb bulb on 47th SW, Marty obtained 60% signatures supporting those changes.

19. GENERAL MEETING: Planning details were discussed for the General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 20th. There will be a table set up for new member sign up. Renee is working on some door prize ideas. Each Board member needs to invite someone new to the event!

The next F.C.A. Board meeting will be on April 13th at 7 pm.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Lynn B. Sealey F.C.A. Secretary www.fauntleroy.net