FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
 BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
July 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, Vlad Oustimovitch, Lynn Olson, Judy Pickens and Kim Petram Secretary/Vice-President.

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

Cove Stench Judy Pickens discussed the summer issue of the stench in Fauntleroy cove. This is the fifth year subsequent to the second haul out of material. The mat of seaweed currently stretches up to Alki at this date. Judy had been in communication with multiple agencies in the Seattle district and has found that no city agency has any firm policy to addressing this problem. The Puget Sound Partnership Team was approached for assistance; however, the timing for grants is off for this year’s cycle. A shoreline stewardship guideline workbook was offered for some assistance in problem solving and planning for the future. The state’s Ecology Department has a web site which does not appear to address this issue precisely. Thus far attempts to contact someone from Seattle Public utilities, King County Public Health have been unsuccessful. The most substantive conversations have occurred with David Anderson, an air quality science specialist and who has also been involved in placing the hydrogen sulfide monitors in the past. He has been working with neighbors from Shilshole who have been experiencing the same issue. They are privately purchasing a specialized net system to haul out the detritus. David feels grant monies may be available for the purchase of the net. He would be willing to assist Fauntleroy with this issue; however, his time would have to be paid for at approximately $3,000. Currently, the FCA does not have the financial viability to pay for something of this magnitude. Judy proposes that using the Puget Sound partnership could help us in the long term as it seems comprised as a conglomeration of groups that could assist with a more consolidated effort. Gary Dawson recalls that in the past money for the previous two haul-outs was procured from the state with the help of state representatives who assisted the FCA after being solicited for help. Mike Heavy and Phil Talmage assisted in the past while the legislature was in session. In conclusion, David Anderson would need to be contacted immediately is we see any way to raise funds to cover his fees. The FCA could approach a few key people in the local political network to assist with procuring funding. Lynn Olson suggested drafting a letter to start raising support, visibility and assistance with problem solving. Bruce suggested following up the letter with a personal phone call. As well, an email could be sent out to the FCA membership soliciting assistance and providing information. Judy offered to draft the letter for the FCA this week.

Sidewalk Improvement Proposal The letter drafted to the city for the proposal Leon Harmon presented to the board regarding improving the sidewalk off of 45th Ave SW has been sent to SDOT.

Fall Festival Update Kim Petram provided an update regarding the FFF. A decision needs to be made regarding the amount the FCA will donate to the festival this year. The board discussed how our budgeted amount for contributions is very low this year but that we want to support the Fall Festival in addition to our volunteering and promotion. The festival is a priority with the FCA and Bruce made a motion to donate $200, then to not donate to other funds for the remainder of the year as a measure to protect the FCA budget. This was seconded by Vlad and approved by the board.

Executive Board It was agreed that the executive board would meet to work out planning for the September meeting agenda. Discussions regarding a February community meeting are to be discussed. As well, budget issues need to be examined. This meeting will be held in August.

Church Parking Lot Sale The sale will be held this year on July 22. The FCA will do two two-hour shifts for promotion and advertisement. Martha will contact the members who will volunteer to staff the membership table.

Neighbor’s Newsletter Martha will set the article dead line as the 6th of August. It was discussed that we may want to delay the newsletter a bit to allow for vacations in August and to push the distribution to a closer date to the FFF. Therefore, the deadline will be August 16th for article submission. The mailing date could be about the first week of September. An article for the annual meeting will need to be done as well as for the FFF. Copies of the annual report will need to be distributed in the newsletter as well.

Chip Seal Phil Sweetland discussed an issue with Puget Sound Energy marking the streets for new gas lines in concurrence with the notification that the city will be chip sealing certain Fauntleroy streets at the same time. Phil followed up with phone calls to the appropriate facilities regarding the futility of concurrent projects.

Southwest District Council Vlad reports that an informational meeting will be held on Thursday, the 13th regarding the Orchard Street Ravine to be held at the Highpoint Community Center. As well, the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce will be meeting with Tom Rassmussen regarding transportation issues and would appreciate a member of the FCA board attending. To be held at the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce offices.

Treasurer Report Phil Sweetland sent the monthly report to the board via email. Of note, the board does need to spend time discussing how to communicate to the membership regarding the declining renewal rate and the poor financial status regarding income.

Ferry Gary Dawson reported that the Coleman Dock Citizen’s Advisory group had their first meeting on the 29th of June. This was mostly an informational and introductory meeting as well as tour. Gary felt the attitude was positive and is hopeful that the group will be able to work well together.

Email Outreach Lynn questioned if the Seattle Night Out information should be sent out again prior to the event and it was agreed this should occur. Martha also requested that photos and articles be sent to her with any neighborhood reports.

Fauntleroy School Building Update Kim Sheridan, director of Fauntleroy Children’s Center is involved and will be making a presentation to the school district facilities management staff later this month regarding the tremendous negative impact the proposal to alter lease arrangements would make to the community. Hopefully, the issue will be resolved at this time.

Bruce Butterfield closed the meeting at 9:00p.m. Of note, no business meeting will be held in August.