Fauntleroy Community Association Minutes
November 12, 2007

President Bruce Butterfield called the meeting at 7:05. In attendance were Gary Dawson, Lynn Olson, Kim Petram, vice president, Vicki Schmitz-Block, Ann Dunbar, Martha Callard, Vlad Oustimovitch, and Kathleen Dellplain, secretary.

Minutes were reviewed and approved. Kim was thanked for officiating last months meeting.

Fall Festival attendance was about 1500 people. FCA members passed out about 250 to 300 balloons, 10 or 12 balloons escaped. Next year FCA balloons will be imprinted with the Fauntleroy Community Assn logo. Our table will be at the same location. Kim Petram was thanked for her leadership of the very successful Fall Festival and presented with a gift basket.

Vicki Schmitz-Block reports that the Harbor Ave Project has been withdrawn. The Port has withdrawn the development option pending the new commissioner’s direction.

Membership subcommittee met to find ways to increase membership. A new online calendar has been created. Graphic artists were enlisted to improve the look of the calendar and mailings. We will reach out to the community at large to announce our March annual meeting and revise our dues structure. Record keeping will be simplified by making all dues payable in the first quarter of the year and can be paid at the annual meeting in March.

The newsletter will be revised a little bit. The President’s Corner will become a Note From the Board, the focus will continue to be community happenings and concerns. All articles should be submitted by January 4th.

New Construction – as long as zoning regulations are followed, there is little we can do about the increased density and loss of views. FCA can commiserate, but we must welcome our new neighbors.

Bus Rapid Transit – to be called Rapid Ride may be extended to the ferry dock. There will be more details to come.

A Ferry district has been created by the King County Council. They will take over the Water Taxi and passenger only ferries. Additional water taxies are being studied.

The Fauntleroy Projects were not selected for funding this year. There may be another small improvement competition in the future.

Phil Sweetland reports that ten to twelve fish went up the fish ladder at Fauntleroy creek today. People are invited to come and watch for fish.

Treasurer’s report – Phil Sweetland reports a net income of $100.00 this month.

Gary Dawson commends the workers at the ferry dock for excellent co-operation. The origin and destination survey results are available online. The report is very long and detailed and will be used to plan for future ferry service.

The meting was adjorned at 9:00 pm. by Bruce Butterfield. There will no December meeting.

Minutes submitted by Kathleen Dellplain, secretary.