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FAUNTLEROY
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
The monthly board meeting was called to attendance at 7:00 p.m. at the Hall at
Fauntleroy. In attendance were President Bruce Butterfield, Vice-President Phil
Sweetland, Kathleen Dellplain, Lynn Olson, Vicki Schmitz-Block, Kathy Johnson,
Martha Callard, Martin Westerman, Chuck Sawyer and co-secretary Kim Petram.
REVIEW AND APPROVE
MINUTES
The minutes for the board meeting of August 10, 2004 were approved without
change.
FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL FUND RAISER
A discussion was held regarding the need to cancel the fundraiser for the Fall
Festival. Less than 10 tickets were sold for the event. Feedback ranged from
concern that the Board didn’t respond sufficiently in promoting the event,
multiple similar functions were occurring the same weekend, and that many sent
in donations without purchasing tickets. It was suggested that the timing be
re-evaluated and that most fund-raisers depend on establishing a track record
and relying on repeat participants.
Bruce Butterfield led the discussion on how to account for money spent and how to refund money for purchased tickets. An accounting for money spent showed that the band ONCE would need to be reimbursed approximately $400. Bruce will speak with the band coordinator the week of the 13th regarding the exact amount and will coordinate with Vicki Schmitz-Block regarding writing and distributing a check. Approximately $350 was spent on invitations. The printing costs were provided for by the Port of Seattle. David Haggerty of Tuxedo’s N’ Tennis Shoes reported that the FCA will not owe any reimbursement. It was agreed that Lynn Olson would draft a letter to go out to all ticket purchasers explaining the cancellation and thanking them for the support. It will also include a request to consider donating to the FFF. Lynn Olson will send this draft to Bruce Butterfield for approval, along with the envelopes and self-addressed return envelope. Bruce will sign the letters and enclose the checks.
Confirmation was done to ensure all participants had been notified of the cancellation.
TRAFFIC AND CROSSWALK UPDATE
Kim Petram reported on the meeting held with the city on August 16, 2004. In
attendance were Brian Kemper, Acting City Traffic Engineer, Joe Couples, S-DOT
Engineer, Peter Lagerway, Manager of Pedestrian Safety, plus community members
Kim Petram, Phil Sweetland, Bruce Butterfield, Brenda Barnes, Alice Larson,
Sydney Miller, and Kathleen Dellplain. The traffic and pedestrian safety issues
surrounding Fauntleroy Way were discussed with the city representatives. Brian
Kemper reported that he would again have his staff re-look at the issues and
come back to the FCA with a revised plan of action. No timeline was
established.
It was discussed with the board that future communications with the city be copied to the mayor, Greg Nickels, the director of transportation Grace Crunican and Councilman Richard Conlin.
It was also noted that a FCA member was recently involved in a traffic accident along Fauntleroy Way and Kim Petram forwarded this information along to Brian Kemper with a reminder to him that the FCA was waiting to hear from him regarding the issues.
NEWSLETTER
Martha Collard reported that the deadline for articles for the next Neighbors
Newsletter would be Monday Sept. 20. Included thus far is an article on the
Fauntleroy Fall Festival, information regarding the drainage project, SW Council
information, Cove Park clean-up information and traffic updates. A discussion
was held regarding what sort of information Bruce Butterfield should have in his
President’s Corner article. This led to a discussion regarding potential
surveys the FCA could be doing with the membership to address specific areas of
interest. Lynn Olsen came up with many issues that could be addressed further
depending on what the community found of most interest including issues related
to the ferry, the monorail, viaduct, traffic issues, bus services. Chuck Sawyer
outlined two survey questions regarding the ferry and the monorail as a starting
point for information gathering. A discussion of what to do with the
information solicited was held including using it to facilitate a general
meeting or expanding the questioning.
FAUNTLEROY MONORAIL EXTENSION
Chuck Sawyer reported on the monorail web site which reports that one option
being considered for phase ll is the Pink Line which would extend the monorail
from Morgan Street Junction to the Fauntleroy Ferry Dock. Phase ll decisions
are reported to be made by the end of this year.
FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL
Marty Westerman reported on the on going planning for the FFF. He reports that
almost all of the participants, performers and programs have been identified.
Many events are to be held in the outdoor play area behind the Fauntleroy
School. It was requested that better signage point people to this area. Marty
reports that, with contributions, the funding is on target. A request was made
for the FCA to donate $180 for balloons which was declined by the board.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Vicki Schmitz-Block reported that the FCA account holds $8160 with the FFF
portion at $2700. The Cove Park account is at $2200.
NEW BUSINESS
Marty Westerman reported concerns he has on land use issues including splitting
lots for multi-housing projects. He refers to the DPD link on the city's web
site to educate the community.