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Fauntleroy Community Association
Board Meeting Minutes
July 13, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Hall at Fauntleroy. Members present included President Bruce Butterfield, Vice-President Phil Sweetland, Martha Callard, Lynn Olson, Vicki Schmitz, Lynn Sealey, Gary Dawson, David Hagerty, Brenda Barnes and Secretary Kim Petram.
REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES
June minutes were evaluated, revised and approved as changed.
FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL
David Hagerty reported that he and Deb Kerns met Tuesday July 13 regarding
planning for the 2004 Fall Festival. He reports that the planning is going
well. They are working on letters to the community for outreach and
support. Local businesses are being identified in an attempt to gain and
increase funding/in-kind services at the local level. The FCA was
instrumental in the past with clean-up support and it was confirmed that
the FCA would do so again this year. The FCA will need to start the
process of identifying and recruiting volunteers to assist with this
portion of the event. The functions will be similar to last year. Attempts
will be made to localize the excess noise from the band site, additional
dance and theater productions are being assessed, and more attention is
hoped to be drawn to the downstairs and outside areas of The Hall at
Fauntleroy by moving the ponies to this outside area. David reports that
Marty Westerman is working on grants and donations. It is anticipated that
funding will be similar to last year and that they will need about $3,000.
It was discussed how much financial support the FCA will provide
monetarily and with in-kind services. It was felt that $500 would be
donated. A motion was made by Vicki Schmitz and seconded by Martha Callard
to donate this amount and all members voted in favor to do so. A review of
the approximate donations from 2003 was done with the following numbers
outlined: Little Pilgrims $600, Fauntleroy UCC $500, Rebar$500, Anonymous
$500, Port of Seattle $500, Steel/Glacier $350, YMCA $1000, FCA $500.
Money is coming in for this years Festival in the form of donations, the
FCA, 2004 sponsors plus carry-over from 2003. Vicki Schmitz and Phil
Sweetland will coordinate obtaining the final financial numbers from 2003
and send this information to David. The FCA is the fiscal agent for the
Festival and will transfer its donated funds from the operating budget.
FCA FUNDRAISER
Lynn Olson reported on the updates related to the FCA fundraiser idea. It
was suggested that the FCA would pay Tuxedos-N-Tennis Shoes for their
support which, however, would add to the overall costs of the event. David
Hagerty suggested that decorations could be done relatively inexpensively
plus new ideas for entertainment were discussed. The best possible date
looks to be SEPTEMBER 17, 2004.This will allow for enough time to
advertise properly, establish a theme, work out the details and still
raise funds for the Fauntleroy Fall Festival in a timely fashion. Details
of advertising, ticket sales, costs and deadlines were discussed but it
was agreed that a committee should be formed to attend to the details.
Bruce Butterfield, Vicki Schmitz, Martha Callard and Kim Petram
volunteered. Kim Petram proposed that the FCA support a fundraiser of this
nature, knowing that it may not be financially successful the first year,
but that a good faith effort should be made to organize a fundraising
benefit with a goal of making it a yearly event if the first year proves
promising. Lynn Olson proposed the FCA pay her to manage the event overall
with assistance in invitations, outreach to businesses/ membership/
neighborhoods and ticket logistics. Gary Dawson made a motion to approve
the proposed benefit and dinner to be organized by Tuxedos-N-Tennis Shoes
and administered by Lynn Olson. This was seconded by Phil Sweetland and
approved by the board.
TRAFFIC AND CROSSWALK UPDATES
Kim Petram reported that Brian Kemper, the acting City Traffic Engineer
called her requesting a meeting regarding the letter sent to the city
regarding the safety issues on Fauntleroy Way. Brian would like to meet
with FCA members to further discuss the issues prior to having a community
meeting. Meeting times were discussed and it was agreed to leave open the
best times for Brian to work out with his staff. Kim Petram will notify
Brian regarding organizing a meeting time. Phil Sweetland will confirm
meeting space at the church once a date has been established.
FAUNTLEROY MONORAIL EXTENSION
Chuck Sawyer sent out an e-mail note to the board expressing concern
regarding new information send out by the Monorail committee regarding the
second phase of planning entitled the "Pink South Corridor."
Chuck brought up the issue if the FCA should respond now regarding the
impact it would have on the Fauntleroy neighborhood. Brenda Barnes pointed
out that the Monorail web site shows analysis already regarding
neighborhood impacts. Phil Sweetland brought up the issue of whether the
FCA board can really speak for the FCA membership regarding such issues.
Gary Dawson stated that the timing needs to be looked at if we are to
address the issue. It was discussed that a community meeting could be held
to provide a forum for the community to discuss this issue. Also a mailing
or poll could be conducted as well as possibly requesting feedback via the
Neighbors Newsletter. The issue was tabled with the decision that a letter
should be written to the governing agencies that outlines the concerns,
pros and cons of the issue and possible impact scenarios and, as well,
begin a neighborhood polling process.
COVE PARK GENERATOR
Lynn Olson pointed out that the latest Neighbors Newsletter didn't mention
bio-diesel as a possible fuel source for the new generator to be built by
the ferry terminal. She questions if it will, indeed, be used. The point
was deferred until the return of Martin Westerman. Also, as the streambed
will be destroyed during the construction process, the question is whether
any parts can be salvaged, possibly turned into stepping-stones or other
alternative artwork. Gary Dawson reports that the Cove Park committee is
awaiting dates (to be determined once the permitting process is complete)
which will then begin the discussion process of what may or can be
salvaged.
PARKING LOT SALE
It was determined that the FCA will staff an information table at the
parking lot sale at Fauntleroy Church UCC on July 30th. FCA promo info
will be provided. Bruce Butterfield will provide the table and will staff
it along with Martha Callard from 9am to 11am. Vicki Schmitz and Jack
Block will staff from 11am to 1pm. Volunteers are needed for the 1pm to
3pm shift. Lynn Olson will contact Dot and Renee to assess for interest
and availability.
NEW MEMBER DRIVE
Bruce mentioned that membership forms should be part of each Neighbors
Newsletter and not as inserts. Also noting on the newsletter to
"Please pass this on" as a way to circulate the newsletters
throughout the community. Martha Callard also brought up a request
regarding board members recruiting new membership.
FERRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Gary Dawson reports that the next executive council meeting will be July
22. Gary will attend. The meeting after that will be held on September 23.
The food service issue is still pending. Gary received a phone call from a
Beach Drive resident who complained of excessive noise coming from the
passenger ferry, especially in the morning. This will be reported at the
next FAC meeting.
TREASURER REPORT
Vicki Schmitz reports that the Cove account has $2,251.24 and the FCA
general fund has $8996.00
NEIGHBORS NEWSLETTER
Martha Callard invites members to send in story ideas for columns. A
suggested idea is to start a column called "How did this get this
way?" as a way to report on the history of the area. Neighbors were
identified who may have historical photos or stories.
FYI
Gary Dawson reports that Henderson Street will be blocked off the first
Tuesday of August in the evening for the Seattle Night Out event.