FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
September 12, 2006

President Bruce Butterfield called the monthly meeting to order at 7p.m. at the Hall at Fauntleroy. In attendance was: Phil Sweetland, Martha Callard, Vlad Oustimovitch, Lynn Olson, Martin Westerman, Ann Dunbar, Leon Harmon, Stan Lock and Kim Petram Secretary/Vice-President.

The agenda for the evening was reviewed and approved. Minutes from the July 2006 meeting were reviewed and approved.

Updates Cove Stench: Judy Pickens wrote a thoughtful summary of the issues surrounding the impact the stench has had on community and environment. This summary was presented to local and state government officials. Previous discussions regarding this can be found in the July 2006 minutes as well as the summer Neighbors Newsletter. State legislative members have agreed to examine this issue and though it is too late in the fiscal legislative budget to address the issues this year, they have agreed to consider funding for the summer of 2007. Fauntleroy Ave SW Crosswalk: Kim Petram reported on the status of the impending placement for a pedestrian activated crosswalk light on Fauntleroy. Despite the FCA’s position that the light would be best suited for all community members at the North entrance to Lincoln Park, the city is choosing to place the light at SW Kenyon St. City officials are currently working on engineering studies and indicate that the light should be in place this coming winter or spring of 2007. Sidewalk improvement: Leon Harmon reported on the progress of the FCA request to city officials regarding regrading and safety improvements to the sidewalk accessing Lincoln Park from 45th Ave SW. The city acknowledged receipt of the request and indicated that improvements should be made. However, there is no budget available currently to make improvements. It was suggested that the FCA pursue neighborhood grant opportunities. The FCA agreed to continue work in pursuing financial support from the city to make improvements in a timely manner.

Fall Festival Update Kim Petram reported on the status of the planning for this year’s Fauntleroy Fall Festival. The FCA board was requested to volunteer support with clean-up beginning at 7p.m. The FCA will be hosting a table at the festival. Volunteers will be needed for this as well.

Membership Renewals Kim Petram and Bruce Butterfield reported on the status of new renewals. Kim and Bruce wrote letters to all lapsed members requesting their consideration in rejoining the FCA. Approximately 75 letters were mailed. Thus far approximately 15 renewals have occurred in the 2 weeks since the mailing. Further consideration will be made whether to have board members call the existing lapsed membership group requesting renewal as well as inquiries as to the decision process to not renew.

FCA Welcome Bags Ann Dunbar was welcomed to the board of the FCA as the new welcome bag coordinator. Ann introduced herself and as well the new process for distributing welcome bags to new neighbors. The first quarterly distribution will be held this month.

Treasurer Phil Sweetland presented the updated budget report which was sent by email to all board members prior to the business meeting.

Southwest District Council Vlad Oustimovitch presented information regarding current activities with the Southwest District Council as well as the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Of note, discussions were held regarding ferry traffic mitigation, proposals for the new viaduct as well as the Orchard Street ravine project.

Fauntleroy School Building update Guest Irene Stewart, Seattle School Board member provided an update to the FCA board regarding the status of the proposal to alter lease arrangements with the FCSA. This would significantly impact the neighborhood as the occupants of the Fauntleroy School building could be potentially harmed financially indirectly harming the community as well. This proposal is covered in detail in the current Neighbor’s Newsletter. Support for proper lease mitigation is encouraged by contacting the school board directly.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00pm by President Bruce Butterfield.