FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
June 13, 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, Vlad Oustimovitch, Lynn Olson, Kathleen Dellplain, Vicki Schmitz-Block, Julie Nugent-Carney, Lynn Olson, Leon Harmon and Kim Petram Secretary/Vice-President.

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

King County Wastewater King County hosted a completion picnic the weekend of June 7th to thank the community for their patience with the sewer line replacement project in Lincoln Park. As well, they presented the FCA with a thank-you plaque for support and accommodations during the project. Kim Petram will speak with The Original Bakery regarding possible placement of the plaque in the restraunt.

Sidewalk Improvement Proposal Leon Harmon presented a proposal to have the short pathway (between Cloverdale and Fauntleroy Place SW off of 45th) better maintained and reconfigured. Leon presented three pages of petitions that community members have signed in support of this proposal. He presented a letter that he proposes that the FCA support in sending to the city (SDOT) in request for improvement. Suggestions for a more gradual slope and safety issues are addressed in the letter. Suggestions were made by the board regarding points of clarification in the letter. It was agreed that Bruce Butterfield would sign the reformatted petition letter under FCA letterhead that Leon will then send to S-DOT. Lynn Olson will coordinate with Leon regarding the reformat.

Food Fest Debrief It was felt that approximately 110 people attended at the highest point, although the count was difficult to assess. Martha Callard offered to call the people who signed up as new members and thank for joining. The minutes for the annual meeting were referred to. Martha questioned if the FCA should follow up with the eateries regarding feedback. Flowers and thank you notes were sent to each vendor. The verbal feedback was all positive from informal questioning. Questions were proposed regarding the validity of holding the annual meeting during the food fest, as the meeting portion tends to bog down the party atmosphere. A proposal was made to hold the business meeting in the winter linked with a few key important issues and then separately hold the food fest as a party/neighborhood celebration later in the spring. If this process were decided upon the agenda would need to be set by November for an early spring business meeting. Further discussion needs to be held at the next business meeting.

Fauntleroy Fall Festival A discussion was held regarding updates on the planning process. Kim Petram proposed that the board begin deciding how much money to donate to this year’s festival. This will need to be addressed by the executive board.

FCA Promotion and Signage Chris Nack has donated her graphic artist skills for design of permanent signage. The discussion was held on the importance of having permanent signage. Uses could include advertising for Cove Park clean up, business meetings, the annual meeting, informational meetings and nature events. Kim Petram will complete a proposal of costs.

Church Parking Lot Sale A decision was made regarding manning a FCA table during the sale July 22. Vicki Block-Schmitz has volunteered in the past. Possibly two shifts could work effectively. Board members could be solicited regarding potential volunteer opportunities – Martha Callard will call board members and coordinate a schedule.

Retreat Gary Dawson reminded the board that the material covered with the retreat last summer has not all been followed up on adequately. Some issues could be reevaluated and revisited. Budget and membership are issues that come up repeatedly. It seems a smaller group could sift through the items and then present to the board an agenda. Kim Petram will email the minutes from last year to the board soliciting comments and will collect responses.

Cove Stench Bruce reviewed the issue regarding the stench issues that usually develop in August along Fauntleroy cove and beach drive. Bruce suggested that the FCA be prepared to address the issue before it occurs this year. Bruce and Gary both have a few potential contacts of people who could be the key contact person to follow up with the city and complaints. Phil Sweetland will ask Judy Pickens for any contact information she has used in the past. A short narrative could be possibly put together by Judy regarding the job requirements.

Seattle Night Out Tuesday, August 1st. This will be addressed in the email outreach process. Martha suggested this might be a good forum for promoting the FCA membership.

Southwest District Council Vlad Oustimovitch reported that the next SWDC meeting will be in conjunction with Delridge to be held on the 26th. As well, he reported on the playground reconfiguration at Gatewood Elementary. As well, Vlad reported that the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce has developed a comprehensive policy plan on transportation issues. Of note, the traffic issues from the Vashon Ferry also concerns the Chamber regarding congestion and the chamber seems prepared to support the idea of more direct links to downtown Seattle. The FCA board expressed support of the WSCC awareness of this issue.

Ferry District Gary Dawson reported on the proposals regarding WSF Coleman terminal. A panel has been selected to look at various proposals for the future of the dock. Part of the proposal addresses the plan to potentially reroute some Fauntleroy traffic directly to Coleman dock. Gary has requested to be on this panel and has been selected to participate. The first meeting will be the 29th of June.

Neighbors Newsletter Martha Callard reported on potential computer operations regarding newsletter production. The next newsletter, which is potentially due out in July, will be difficult to produce. Martha will be away during part of the summer as well, which shortens the time frame for production. It was decided that the July newsletter could be delayed and produced instead in late August/early September. Martha will send out a deadline for information by mid-July.

School District Lease Irene Steward, Seattle School Board member, presented information regarding potential lease information regarding the old Fauntleroy school building. A draft policy is circulating regarding canceling lease agreements that give 50% market rate lease to support activities that enhance academic learning in certain buildings. If the current lease changes the Fauntleroy Children’s center would not be able to operate nor would other groups renting space. Irene reported that no open door discussion has occurred regarding this potential policy change, therefore, more details must be worked out. Another option is to negotiate a higher lease, or possibly offer to buy the building – both ideas probably unreasonable regarding costs. Irene reports that if this policy does move forward she will work towards fighting this and is asking the support of the FCA which the board agreed to.

Welcome Bags Kim Petram reported that Ann Dunbar has graciously agreed to take over the role of welcome bag coordinator. Kim Petram will meet with Ann regarding an introduction to the process. It was discussed that the distribution process could change and once Ann is settled in the new role that discussion will be held.

Bruce Butterfied closed the meeting at 9:30 pm.