FAUNTLEROY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING - FAUNTLEROY SCHOOL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2002 - 7 P.M.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Dawson, Bruce Butterfield, Lynn Sealey, Phil Sweetland, Vlad Oustimovich, Kirk Hopkins, and Vicki Schmitz.

F.C.A STAFF MEMBER PRESENT: Lynn Olson.

F.C.A MEMBERS PRESENT: Martha Callard, Linda Cox and Peggy Cummings.

GUESTS PRESENT: Stan Lock (West Seattle Neighborhood Service Center), Phil Polizatto, Debbie Kerns, and Martin Westerman.

1. FERRY DISCUSSION: Gary reported on the Ferry Advisory Executive Committee meeting last Thursday (it meets the first Thursday of each month downtown at Colman Dock). Chuck Sawyer attended the meeting and discussion centered around the Tariff Policy Committee's data on ridership, which has been down for over a year. The passage of I-51 will provide two new passenger-only ferries.

Regarding the Fauntleroy Dock repairs, Gary mentioned that Russ East, who is the Director of the Terminal Engineering Department, wants feedback from the neighborhood when the 3 week project is completed. He may want to come to a General meeting or simply meet with the Board. Gary will remain in touch with him.

2. TREASURER'S REPORT: Vicki reported a balance of $7,357.06. A $250 donation to the F.C.A. was sent in memory of Sigrid Karlstom plus there were $20 in membership fees.

3. MEMBERSHIP: Phil described the results of a meeting with Lynn S. and Vicki regarding keeping track of new members. Phil will retain and up-date as necessary the master list and Lynn will keep the e-mail list up to date.

4. PARKS: Mardi Clements told Lynn Sealey that part of the ferry car deck repair included improvement of the wall closest to the beach line on the north side. With the left over Cove Park money, there is enough for the installation of a photographic mural of two Native American fishermen.

5. WEBSITE: Chris Nack, as reported by her husband, Kirk Hopkins, has added lots of information to the website about the salmon returning to Fauntleroy Creek. Look for salmon updates at the website.

6. WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP: Kirk reported that the south half of West Seattle has a community police officer. He is Robert Belshay, and he can be reached if necessary at 206-233-1547. Tim Shaw, who has organized and maintained the Block Watch Program, is retiring.

Stan added that the mayor wants to eliminate the Seattle Police Department's Community Service Officer Program (CSO). This program handled 20,762 calls in 2001. The employees are civilian and work as the non-enforcement arm of the SPD. Examples of the kinds of problems they help with include: missing children and adults, juvenile runaways, abused children, domestic violence, shelter placement, neighborhood mediation, and landlord-tenant disputes. Contact City Council members individually or call 206-684-888 if you want the CSO program to stay.

7. SOUTHWEST DISTRICT COUNCIL: Vlad reported that all city departments are faced with budget cuts, so there will be much internal restructuring. The Neighborhood Development Managers will be reduced from 6 to 3, and while the Neighborhood Service Centers will remain, 13 positions will be reduced to 12. There is a concern that the matching fund program will disappear. Vlad will be president of the SWDC next year; he was congratulated by those present.

8. SALMON DRUMMING CELEBRATION: Sunday, October 13th will be the second annual celebration at the Fish Ladder Viewpoint for the returning salmon. Phil added that there will be a training session for fish counters. The date and time and location are: October 10th at 6:30 PM at the Fellowship Hall at the Fauntleroy Church. Project artist Tom Jay and his wife are expected to be present.

9. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC AND SPEEDING CONCERNS: Guest Phil Polizatto has lived for three years in our community. He has written a letter, which he read to the group, to the City Council regarding excessive speeding on local streets. In the letter, several suggestions were offered to mitigate the problem. Phil will e-mail Stan Lock a concise synopsis of the problem which can then be presented on Thursday to Grace Crunican. A motion was made, seconded, and passed unanimously by those present to support Phil. Lynn O. will craft a cover letter with the Fauntleroy logo for the City Council. Martin Westerman has worked on the same issues for his street, 47th SW. Phil Sweetland suggested a neighborhood gathering for the purpose of airing traffic concerns.

10. GRACE CRUNICAN VISIT: Grace is the Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation. She will visit West Seattle on Thursday, October 10th. At 2:50 PM, Gary Dawson will lead her on a driving tour of the Fauntleroy neighborhood with stops at the Fauntleroy Ferry Queue and with stops at potential Lincoln Park crosswalk locations along Fauntleroy Way.

11. NEWSLETTER: Martha Callard is ready to tackle the newsletter, and will contact Judy tomorrow.

12. CITY PROPERTY AT 4520 SW BRACE POINT DRIVE: Rebecca Osterwyck and Bob Tornow, who attended our August Board meeting, apparently ran into a brick wall with their efforts to find out about how to obtain this property. Stan said they should be encouraged despite the fact that matching funds may not be available.

13. FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL: Debbie Kerns shared the exciting plans for the 1st annual Fall Festival scheduled for Sunday, October 20th at the Fauntleroy Church, Fellowship Hall (at the Church) and The Hall at Fauntleroy (at the Fauntleroy School). There will be a canopy in the Church parking lot with numerous activities there and in the gym. The organizers are planning on 500 people for the bratwurst dinner (for purchase from Tuxedo & Tennis Shoes). Debbie added that they need donations of hats, old flannel shirts, pillow cases and jeans. It was decided to have an information table at the Festival for F.C.A. and Watershed Council. Lynn Sealey volunteered to man it for one of the hours.

14. GENERAL MEETING: There was discussion about having the next FCA General Meeting on January 23, 2003.

15. NEXT BOARD MEETING: The next FCA Board meeting is Tuesday, November 12th at 7 P.M.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynn B. Sealey F.C.A. Secretary LBSea@attbi.com www.fauntleroy.net