FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
May 02, 2006

President Bruce Butterfield called the monthly meeting to order at 7p.m. at the Hall at Fauntleroy. In attendance was: Gary Dawson, Martha Callard, Lynn Olson, Kathleen Dellplain and Kim Petram Secretary/Vice-President. Of note, the May meeting was held one week earlier than usual. See April minutes regarding decision process.

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

Neighbors Newsletter Martha Callard reported that the newsletter is in the mail as of the 30th. Martha posted and labeled the majority of the newsletter by herself, which was an overwhelming process, and she requested assistance with this in the future. Lynn Olson reminded the board of past and present board/community members who have consistently offered to help with tasks such as this.

Treasurer Phil Sweetland posted by email to board members the updated report for May 2006.

Ferry Advisory Update
Gary Dawson reported that the upcoming Southsound Ferry Advisory meeting would be held at The Hall at Fauntleroy May 11th. Gary suggested that someone from the Southwest Police Precinct should attend this meeting to start a process of dialogue regarding backup for emergency contingencies. As well, he reported on the Executive Council meeting which included discussions of the upcoming WSF agenda for building sites, upgrades, community public meeting updates, safety etc.

As well, Gary reported on an email he received from a community member regarding unsafe driving practices on Fauntleroy. This person was looking for contact info within the city, which Gary will pass on to him.

Gary reported on the dialogue that has been ongoing between Metro and the Vashon/Murray Association regarding aligning the route 54 bus schedules to the ferry schedule for efficiently. Some Fauntleroy Metro users are concerned regarding the potential changes of the schedule. A few adjustments will be made in June, which should not impact the mainland users.

Annual Meeting Plans
An email outreach should be done by Kirk close to the event – possibly the Friday before. Lynn Olson will contact Kirk regarding this.

Bruce Butterfield is working on confirming officer nominations.

Kim Petram presented the mock up for the mailing. Adjustments were made. Kim will make the changes and send in the postcard to Sudden Printing this week. Bruce will contact ORT regarding the updated new neighbor addresses that will come to us in label format. Between this and the existing data base a request will be made for 620 copies which if 2/page would be 310 copies.

We will plan on a mailing party for stamping/labeling for this Thursday as a tentative date.

Lynn Olson reported on the table set up. Lynn suggested placing the larger tables with bigger displays that cover larger community issues up on the stage area. This will pull people throughout the room. There will be a greeting table, membership table and FCA table. Name tags will be available at the greeting table.

Martha will be mocking up a questionnaire asking attendees what they like about living in Fauntleroy for future newsletter articles. As well, a questionnaire will be distributed asking for specific feedback regarding the newsletter. This will include a list outlining what volunteer positions are available within the association

Signage needs to be set up and distributed. Kim has the yard signs available that can be used to mount the advertisement on. Lynn will check with Kirk regarding printing and laminating.

Bruce adjourned the meeting at 9:30.