Fauntleroy Community Association Minutes

March 10, 2009

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 by President Bruce Butterfield. Introductions were made. In attendance were; Salle Certo, Kelly Kilpatrick, Martha Callard, Vicki Schmitz-Block, Bruce Butterfield, Phil Sweetland, Ann Dunbar, Lynn Olson, Patrick Sand/WestSeattleBlog, Brent Spraker, Paulette Elster, Susan Lantz-Dey, and Kathleen Dellplain. The minutes of the February meeting were accepted as written.

Phil Sweetland gave a recap of the Community Information Meeting. About 40 people attended and ways to reach more residents were discussed. A Facebook Page for the FCA was suggested.

We may have a new data base manager. Bruce will have further details to come.

Susan Lantz-Dey has consolidated all the meeting supplies into a kit that can be transported to meetings. She also prepared boards to hold meeting notices. Martha will prepare the signs with correct time and date for the annual meeting. Forms in PDF format will be burned to a CD for printing as needed.

The Annual Meeting will be March 24th. Phil will print the membership lists indicating whose dues are paid. Ann and Martha will be in charge of the sign in, drawing and getting tickets. Phil will print the magnets. Ann, Martha and Kathleen will make phone calls. Phil and Lynn will do the table tents and the set-up layout. Lynn announced that Giononi’s Pizza will join us this year. Abbondonza Pizza will not be able to participate this year.

It was suggested and accepted that a $10.00 “Living Lightly” membership be offered. Eligibility rules will be determined by the executive board before the annual meeting.

Promotions for the Food Fest will be placed at local businesses, the Fauntleroy Children’s Center, and neighborhood mail boxes. Each member is encouraged to send e-mail to invite their friends and neighbors.

Nominations for FCA Board members are: Bruce Butterfield, President, Phil Sweetland, Treasurer, Kathleen Dellplain, Secretary, Gary Dawson, Martha Callard, Ann Dunbar, Kim Petram, Marty Westerman, Susan Lantz-Dey, Gordon Wiehler, Vlad Oustimovitch, Brent Spraker, Vicki Schmitz-Block, and Chuck Sawyer.

Paulette Elster brought it to our attention that Sound Transit was planning to drop the 560 Express to the Airport in West Seattle. All board members were urged to take immediate action to save the service. Plans were made to post notices and call officials.

Vlad reports from the SouthWest District Council that plans for a year round water taxi service are on schedule, along with plans for a bored tunnel downtown. Metro has a huge deficit so we should expect cuts in bus service.

Treasurer’s report: from the full report posted online, Phil explained that a check is in the mail to cover the $426.00 deficit in the watershed council’s account. The CD from the documentary project is still selling.

Kim Petram will represent the FCA Board on the Fall Festival committee.

The Ferry Advisory Committee is still working to prevent dock expansion.

Paulette Elster brought a request from her block on 47th SW for further traffic impediments. It was explained that the FCA cannot take a position on disputes between neighbors or members.

New business – U of Washington has a survey that Martha will complete online. Councilman Tom Rasmussen would like to schedule a visit to an FCA meeting.

Martha requested assistance with the Lauren tide path and some easement clarification. Bruce volunteered his expertise to look up some easement records.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:10.

Submitted by Kathleen Dellplain, secretary.