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FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 12, 2005
President Bruce Butterfield called the meeting to order at 7p.m. at The Old
Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. Introductions and the welcoming of guests were
made. In attendance were Vice-President Phil Sweetland, Martha Callard,
Kathleen Dellplain, Gary Dawson, Renee Chatalas, Chuck Sawyer, Lynn Olson,
Ryan Ashmead and Chris Harris of the American Cancer Society and
co-secretary Kim Petram.
The minutes for March 2005 were approved with a motion to
accept made by Phil Sweetland and seconded by Gary Dawson.
TRAFFIC RADAR AND CROSSWALK UPDATE
Kim Petram updated the board on information relayed to her by Brian Kemper,
SDOT. The FCA was requested to provide the city with input regarding the
siting of radar speed signs along Fauntleroy Way SW. The city is in the
process of obtaining these signs on a trial basis and would like to place
one and possibly two along Fauntleroy. The board discussed the best areas
for placement and agreed that the primary place should be just south of the
intersection of Fauntleroy Place and Fauntleroy Way for traffic heading
Northbound. A second sign would be best placed for southbound traffic along
the North end of Lincoln Park in the area of SW Austin. Possibly further
North in the area of the Texaco and Cat’s Eye Café was also discussed.
As well, Brian Kemper told Kim Petram by phone that the FCA’s on-going request for a pedestrian activated light/crosswalk along the North entrance to Lincoln Park has been added to a yearly list that the city accumulates for decision making in deciding which communities will receive lights for the following year. This list is reviewed annually in December with three to four sites chosen for the following year. Brian Kemper reported that cost benefits and neediness are included in the qualifying factors. He suggested that communities that look for additional funding, such as the Neighborhood Grants Program might be more successful.
Kim Petram will compose a letter to Brian Kemper addressing these two issues and send it to him with cc’s to Mayor Nickels and SDOT Director Grace Crunican.
NATURE EVENT UPDATE
The FCA sponsored nature walk in Fauntleroy Park was held as scheduled on
March 20th, despite the rainy weather patterns surrounding that
week. Kim Petram reported on the success of volunteers in again, staffing
four demonstration tables in the park. Willie Campbell from the Park’s
Department led another successful tour of the park focusing on
ethno-botany. This was the second year for this tour. Attendance was
limited, in part probably due to the weather. Advertisement was done via
ads in the West Seattle Herald, local schools and daycares as well as
fifteen signs scattered throughout the region. Suggestions were made to
possibly consider continuing the nature events but moving the location for
next year, as well as pursuing following the city and state sponsored events
by hosting a Fauntleroy link to these established events.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Media Chairman and Corporate Chairman Ryan Ashmead and Chris Harris of the
American Cancer Society presented information about this year’s Relay for
Life event scheduled for June 17 to June 18. They showed a short video
regarding the Relay For Life community event. Encouragement was made to
become involved with either a team, with fundraisers or as corporate
sponsorship. This year marks West Seattle’s relays’ fifth year of
participation. The request was made that the FCA field a team of 8-15
people with involvement including raising direct donations. The first team
meeting will be held on May 3 at 6p.m. at The Hall at Fauntleroy. The FCA
took two application packets and Lynn Olson agreed to make sure a link was
place on the FCA website.
ANNUAL MEETING
Renee Chatalas presented options for the invitations that will be sent out
for the May 12 Annual Meeting and Food Fest. The invitations will be sent
to existing members as well as potential new members/new neighbors to the
community. The invitations were reviewed and will be revised as directed.
Martha Callard will host a table to invite volunteers to sign up for
volunteer opportunities. A large mock sign up sheet will be at the table to
draw attendees attention to this area. As well, the welcome gift bags will
be located at this table as well for new members. Renee encouraged each
board member to personally invite ten people to the event. The organization
is on going with planning around door prizes, raffles, table set up and
meetings with David Haggerty. Kim Petram, Renee, Lynn Olson and Martha
Callard are involved in the planning process. Barbara Burgess and Martha
Callard are in the process of collecting the materials needed for the
welcome gift bags.
A discussion was held as well with Chuck Sawyer who will be drafting a survey to inquire of attendees what their priorities are for the FCA to focus on. He will develop a ranking system to rate areas of priorities. There will be a special box to place surveys into with one of the door prizes designated for returned surveys only.
RETREAT PLANNING
Kim Petram presented possible retreat topics to the board in written
format. A request was made for each person to look over the possibilities,
rank in order of importance for pursuing further at the retreat as well as
adding new ideas. Dates were discussed again and the date of June 8 from
11:30 to 5:00p.m. was agreed upon.
BOARD MEMBER NOMINATIONS
Bruce Butterfield presented the nominations for Board Membership for
2005/06. These will be voted upon at the Annual Meeting. President: Bruce
Butterfield, Vice-President: Kim Petram, Treasurer: Phil Sweetland,
Secretary: unfilled. At large: Martin Westerman, Vicki Schmitz-Block,
Martha Callard, Gary Dawson, Kathleen Dellplain, Renee Chatalas, Vlad
Oustimovitch, Chuck Sawyer, Mardi Clements. Chris Nack will continue as
Webmaster. Lynn Sealey and Kim Suyama have respectfully resigned their at
large positions.
NEIGHBORS NEWSLETTER
Martha Callard announced that her husband Bob Callard has agreed to
volunteer to publish the Neighbor’s Newsletter on a trial basis. He and
Martha will work on the next newsletter together and then re-evaluate the
commitment. It was agreed that the next newsletter should be prepared for
publication approximately mid to late June. The board gratefully
acknowledged the commitment of the Callards.
FERRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Gary Dawson reported that the next Executive Council meeting will be held
5/28/05. As well, he reported that he attended a reception for the new
director Mike Anderson whom the FCA is excited about working with in the
future. At the next Executive Council meeting a new chairperson must be
elected. Gary Dawson feels that Mike Suddeth would best fill this
position. As well, the next South Sound meeting will be held at Southworth.
This will include the on-going work regarding the ten-year plan for growth
established by the department. Planning is in process for presenting this
ten-year growth plan to the West Seattle community in the near future.
President Bruce Butterfield adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.