FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD BUSINESS MEETING April 11, 2006

President Bruce Butterfield called the monthly meeting to order at 7p.m. at the Hall at Fauntleroy. In attendance was: Gary Dawson, Phil Sweetland, Martha Callard, Lynn Olson, Renee Graham, Kathleen Dellplain, Vicki Schmitz-Block and Vice-President/Secretary Kim Petram.

The agenda was reviewed and approved. Minutes from the March 2006 meeting were reviewed and approved.

Fall Festival Fundraiser Kim Petram reported on the fundraising event for the Fauntleroy Fall Festival held at Endolyne Joe’s on April 4th. The event was very successful with a large community turnout. Financial support was very significant with approximately $1,400 raised. As well, almost 40 people volunteered to assist with the FFF. Kim will continue to meet with the other members of the FFF steering committee to continue planning for the October 15th event.

Neighbors Newsletter Martha Callard reported on the status of the next newsletter. An article has been solicited from a recent safety meeting held by the SPD for a local Fauntleroy neighborhood. The deadline for article submissions is April 19th for board members. The annual meeting will be the prime article for this newsletter. Martha solicited suggestions of who could write this. Lynn Olson volunteered to write the article. Bruce Butterfield will review and submit to Martha.

Treasurer Phil Sweetland emailed copies of the March 2006 financial status as well as the operating budget for 2006. He voiced concern regarding the level budgeted for dues income for this year. The board agreed that this needs to be watched closely and be re-evaluated after the next renewal forms go out with the next newsletter. Phil also reported that he has completed the 990 reporting form to comply with IRS standards.

Ferry Advisory Information Gary Dawson reported on the upcoming public meetings regarding the long-range goals draft plan Washington State Ferry is presenting to Washington communities including a Fauntleroy meeting for public feedback. Gary will not be able to attend and confirmed with Bruce Butterfield that he will be able to attend the meeting. Gary felt that the significant point of the draft for Fauntleroy is the long-range plan to reroute Southworth passenger and vehicle traffic to downtown Seattle bypassing the Fauntleroy terminal in the future. S-DOT is resisting this plan and the community development committee being put together by S-DOT will be involved with this process. Gary encourages the board to attend if possible and to encourage Fauntleroy community members to attend as well. Martha solicited a participant willing to write up a follow-up article for the newsletter.

Gary also reported that he and Mike Suddeth had a meeting with Dow Constantine regarding the legislative movement to remove passenger only ferry service from the long-range plan. It has been mandated that the WSF sell the existing boats that are now in operation. Studies are occurring now with counties that have or can access ferry service regarding possible outcomes to this. This involves counties operating services themselves versus outsourcing to private companies.

Annual Meeting Plans Lynn Olson reported on the current planning for the food fest/Annual Meeting. Comments were solicited about new board membership. The secretary position needs to be filled. Sherry Richardson’s name came up as a possible idea as a good candidate for this position. Lynn Olson agreed to speak with Sherry about this role. Ideas of how to encourage neighbors, community members to join the board were solicited. Vicki Schmitz suggested hosting a gathering for potential members to provide more information, learn about the board and what the FCA is involved in and to potentially ask participants to join the board. Vicki will assess the best date to do this once the annual meeting is over. Lynn suggested that speaking one on one with potential candidates and inviting them to learn more about the FCA can be very effective. Martha suggested speaking with past board members and asking for their help in soliciting new members. Collectively once these people are approached a date will be finalized for this project. Possibly Friday June 23rd or June 16th.

Bruce Butterfield will ask the existing nine at-large board members if they would like to remain on the board.

A discussion was held regarding advertising for the meeting. It was suggested that a mass mailing be done in addition to the newsletter for advertisement. As well, a mass mailing could promote the eateries that are donating food. Mailings to members and new neighbors will need to be written up and distributed.

It was suggested moving the FCA board meeting up to May 2nd from the 9th which allows more planning time in preparation for the event on May 17th. This will allow additional planning and executive work regarding board nominations and advertisement.

Lynn confirmed the vendors who will be attending. Table layout was discussed.

The mailing party could be the 28th; Bruce and Lynn will meet prior to this for further planning.

Kim Petram offered to coordinate decorations for the evening.

Bruce Butterfield will make sure that the various local politicians and city officials get invited in time to coordinate their schedules.

Business Cards Lynn Olson suggested that board members have business cards available for use when meeting with various community members. Lynn and Kim will follow up on this.

Bruce Butterfield closed the meeting at 9:00p.m. with adjournment.