Fauntleroy Community Association
Business Meeting
July 10, 2007

President Bruce Butterfield called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. In attendance were Lynn Olsen, Vlad Oustimovitch, Vicki Schmitz-Block, Gordon Wiehler, Kim Petram VP, Martha Callard, and Kathleen Dellplain secretary.

The minutes from the June meeting were reviewed and approved by the board.

Fauntleroy School Project Update The Fauntleroy Community Service Agency is exploring ways to purchase or save Fauntleroy School and continue the day care. Action is pending awaiting further announcements by the Seattle School Board.

Traffic Issues Grant Application Update Vlad Oustimovitch reported that the grant application for the Neighborhood Street Fund has been submitted. The project review will be in September. Bob Callard and Gordon Wiehler will detail specific traffic issues including traffic and pedestrian safety.

Newsletter The deadline for articles to the newsletter will be September 21 and mailing will be October 1st. The newsletter committee will meet to define guidelines and goals for ads and sponsorships of future newsletters. An article will be submitted to the West Seattle herald promoting community associations, and their contributions to their neighborhoods.

Membership Planning and 2008 Proposals General mailings will be made to the Fauntleroy area to invite greater membership and increase attendance at business meetings. Vicki Schmitz-Block moved that the future Annual Meetings and Food Fest be held the third week of March. The motion was seconded and passed. Membership dues will be annualized from March rather than being staggered throughout the year. The business triangle building owners are being contacted for a location to erect a community bulletin board or kiosk.

Southwest District Council report Piecemeal development at California and Orchard has been reviewed and the builder will make some changes to the project.

Treasurer Report Phil Sweetland provided the June Report to the board by email.

Ferry Update The executive council meeting will be July 26, at 11:00 at Colman Dock. Motorcycle noise caused by mass offloading of motorcycles in the early morning runs is disturbing many Fauntleroy residents. Postcards with contact numbers at the Seattle Police Department and FCA will be delivered to area residents soon. Many Kitsap peninsula communities are showing more interest in additional Water Taxis.

Fall Festival Update Kim Petram reports that the Fall Festival preparations are on schedule.

Fauntleroy Church Parking Lot sale FCA will have a table at the parking lot sale to promote membership and address community issues.

Bruce Butterfield adjourned the meeting at 9:00pm.