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FAUNTLEROY
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 12, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 7:00p.m. in the Hall at Fauntleroy. In attendance was President Bruce Butterfield, Vice-President Phil Sweetland, Kathleen Dellplain, Judy Pickens, Gary Dawson, Vlad Oustimovitch, Stan Lock, Martin Westerman, Rene Chatalas, Chuck Sawyer and co-secretary Kim Petram.
The September minutes were reviewed and approved without change.
FAUNTLEROY WATERSHED COUNCIL
Judy Pickens announced that the Watershed Council has been awarded a grant
of $11,625. This is for the watershed area West of 45th Ave SW.
The plan is to add large woody debris, recounter the mouth of the creek and
add wild plantings for habitat growth. EarthCorps and volunteer staff will
be working on the project throughout 2005 and 2006. This grant is made up
of Federal and county monies. Because of this, the FCA will provide
financial management via its accounting system and 501c4 status. Bruce
Butterfield moved that the FCA Board delegate to the Fauntleroy Watershed
Council, represented by Dennis Hinton (council treasurer) and Judy Pickens
(council project administrator), the receipt, management, and dispersal of
grant monies awarded for the “Instream and Riparian Restoration of
Coho-Rearing Habitat” project in Fauntleroy Creek. The motion was seconded
by Gary Dawson and unanimously approved by the Board.
Judy Pickens also mentioned that this Fall’s salmon watch would soon commence. Six designated monitors are already at the dock and creek. Fish are schooling in the cove. This year’s drumming ceremony will be held at the salmon ladder viewpoint at 6 p.m. on Sunday October 26th.
FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL
Martin Westerman presented an update on the planning activities. The
festival is scheduled for Sunday October 17 from 3p.m. to 7p.m. Participants
and entertainment have been established. A volunteer list was circulated
among the board members for staffing the FCA table and FFF information
table.
CITY BUDGET CUTS – FAUNTLEROY EFFECTS
Phil Sweetland presented information regarding proposed City of Seattle
budget cuts for 2005-2006. It appears there are three proposals that would
affect Fauntleroy residents. The first is a proposed pilot program to begin
charging fees to use the two parking lots at Lincoln Park. This would
significantly impact the neighborhood which is already dealing with a lack
of parking, significant pedestrian safety issues accessing Lincoln Park from
any non-parking lot area, a well-established pattern of current lack of park
use/parking zone law enforcement and parking spaces being used by Vashon/Southworth
commuters.
The second and third have to do with charging more for RPZ zone permits, and changing the RPZ enforcement from uniformed officers to civilian staff. Stan Lock offered to get a copy of the budget proposal with dates for comment periods as well as RPZ data. It was proposed that the FCA establish a dialogue/participate in the public commenting period with the City Council to express our concerns. It was discussed that the FCA communicate with Cindi Barker of the Morgan Street Community Association to possibly unite with other neighborhood councils to work together in communicating with the city.
MEGAWATT
Stan Lock presented information on a non-profit established in 2003 by Mary
Ellen Cunningham with a mission to pull together community connections,
assets and people who are serving like-minded organizations; human services,
businesses and neighborhood councils. The Delridge council and Megawatt
received a grant to organize an event which will be occurring Saturday,
November 13th at Sealth High School. This will be an expo of
community groups and businesses offering opportunities to socialize with
neighbors and other community groups. The FCA was asked to provide an
informational table about our organization plus the FCA will advertise the
event on our web site.
FERRY DOCK SAFETY ISSUES
Chuck Sawyer presented a concern regarding the safety of utilizing the beach
area surrounding the ferry dock. Children recently found a syringe hidden
under the dock area. Rats are frequently sited and of more concern, people
have been sited sleeping under the eastern reach of the dock area. A
proposal was made to invite the Fauntleroy dock manager to the next FCA
meeting to discuss these issues. Gary Dawson will pass on the current
concerns to the terminal manager as they are currently in the final phases
of securing a new homeland security plan.
FERRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Gary Dawson presented updated information regarding the Washington State
Ferry system. Doug McDonald is Chair of the State Transportation Commission
and will be acting as interim director until a new CEO is appointed.
Multiple changes/movements in staffing are occurring. The FAC meeting was
held last week at Vashon where a discussion was held regarding long term
planning, growth options and a new survey which is in process. The next
Puget Sound Regional Council meeting will be held October 25th,
which a FAC member will need to respond to. Chuck Sawyer agreed to do so.
The next executive council meeting is set for November 6th.
MERRILL GARDENS/SENIOR HOMES
Bruce Butterfield reported that he received a call by Susan Criste, Director
of the newly opened retirement facility on 35th Ave SW, Merrill
Gardens. A request was made by Ms. Criste to attend a FCA meeting or host
along with the FCA a senior informational event. Upon board discussion, it
was decided that the FCA would not be interested in pursuing this.
SURVEY RESULTS
Survey returns are trickling in from the Neighbors Newsletter insert. Chuck
Sawyer volunteered to compile the surveys and provide some basic statistical
analysis.
SW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Vlad Oustimovitch reported on the current waste transfer station project
being planned for Harbor Island. City of Seattle and King County both have
stations being planned. Vlad is addressing the following critical issues:
1) the Harbor Island location will create traffic bottle necks as
approximately 650 garbage trucks plus private contractor trucks carrying
commercial waste will be entering/exiting the stations daily 2) projections
of the anticipated impact of the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct have not
been addressed by the project administrators and 3) there is only one train
track servicing the Harbor Island area with no back-up plans established in
case of track/train malfunctions. The board agreed that Vlad’s work in
addressing these issues would be supported by the FCA.
DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS
Stan Lock reported that the DON is in process of hiring a new director.
Also, the West Seattle office has finished its move to the new site on
Alaska Street. Magistrate hearings have been restored as of November 1, but
currently are not budgeted in the Mayor's current budget proposals for
2005-2006.