FICRA BUILDING TRUST
MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2014
Board Attendees: Tony Moore, Jim Braden, Ray Kittelberger, Hal Goodell, and Gina Olson.
Meeting opened by Jim Braden at 8:42 pm.
Minutes from the May 8, 2014 meeting approved, with 1 addendum noted by Jean Peterson, motion to change/addend minutes passed to reflect a change in Building Committee notes. There was a motion made and approved to allow the building committee to purchase a refrigerator for $1000 or less. Unanimously approved.
President’s report: See below
Consent Calendar: None
Treasurers Report: Hal Goodell
Trust Beginning Balance: $19,081.54 6-1-2014 Register Balance: $18,512.60
Money Market Beginning Balance: $12,842.91 6-1-2014 Register Balance: $12,844.00
Deposits into Paypal to be reconciled by the Treasurer.
COMMITTEES:
Crime Watch: Stan Weston. Crime for the month of May was minimal. One marital DV incident reported. Some fraudulent use of credit cards reported. Interestingly, credit card fraud, which can happen anywhere, not actually occurring on FI, is noted as Fox Island crime because the card owner is a resident of FI. July will again be CrimeWatch month and advertised as such. CrimeWatch will have a booth at the FICRA Fair on August 9 and again lead the Fox Island Garage Sale in September.
Emergency Planning: Ray Kittelberger
Leadership Meeting is set for July 22 at 2 pm at the NCC. Invitations to be mailed to all the leadership in county, peninsula, Red Cross, Off and On Island resources.
A letter is planned to be mailed July 1st to FI residents regarding Emergency Preparedness. Julie Sorenson working on this publication.
Aug 9th Saturday FICRA FAIR there will be booths on the street side of the schoolhouse, including a Crime Watch Booth, EM preparedness team booth, Neighborhood Committee Team booth, PEP-C booth, and Pen Light. Consideration for a drawing for a Generator to draw more interest and double as a fundraiser. Current Pierce County’s greater “emergency plan” for the county does not include Fox Island. Therefore we are on our own to prepare for emergency event(s). The purpose of the planning is to help on many levels as well as generate an island wide plan. Peggy Lovellford from Pierce Co has been a contact for getting this started.
Garage Sale Sept 13th is in planning stages. Cheryl to work on home sites, and Jen Bush may possibly organize vendors for the NCC.
Hal suggests Crime Watch and Emergency Planning fundraising may be confusing. Hal suggest reminder for FI residents that money given to Crime Watch is there to support PC Police officer presence on FI and citizen patrol fuel expenses during patrol.
Building Committee: Jean Peterson
Kitchen: Three volunteers cleaned up the kitchen. Many duplicate or unused items set aside for garage sale. Plastic bins purchased to hold food related items for preservation/sanitation. Organization in this fashion should also help building committee to assess how kitchen is being used to help determine future use/needs/design. A refrigerator with large shelves, upper freezer has been identified. Price comparison: Sears, Home Depot. LG 23.73 cu ft refrig, white, plain. $771.00 after sale price at Home Depot July Sale. Felt pads for 240 chair legs purchased and placed to reduce problem floor scuffing. Dimmer revisions are still being installed to stop flickering.
Nature Center: Ed Burroughs
Maintenance continues. All the wild flowers are in bloom. Ed reports a resident of FI, while walking the NCC, discovered an owl pellet. Terry Mace says it is likely a Barred Owl.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Uwe has had a conversation with Kimberly Toals regarding her interest in naming the Ficra Trust as a recipient of 20 acres of property to be kept undeveloped for Nature appreciation. Uwe, Nan Fagin and Kimberly have plans to meet with persons from the Great Nature Conservatory to discuss details.
Jim ordered Chips ordered for the FICRA FAIR.
There was a Meeting Monday at Ralph and Jill Christ to kick off planning for the FICRA FAIR. Another decision was made: Grand Marshals this year are to be Jean Peterson and Lynne Goodwin. (Children to “stand in” if they are unable to attend).
Grants from Cheney: Jim is contemplating concerning issues, cupping of hardwood floors from excessive humidity from basement. Blair & Sons have discussed some cupping is normal, but this problem is what happens during winter when the room is warmed/dry from above and the basement is moist cool from below. A hydrologist evaluation has suggested making a french drain from across the property to reduce water issues /basement moisture. Some funds from grant may be available, but significant sweat equity and other funds are needed. Jim suggests this may be $10-15 thousand dollars, and further evaluation is happening. This is currently not budgeted, however consideration needed to maintain building for long term.
Garage has water intake on heavy rains. This problem needs to be addressed eventually if it is going to last and be maintained for rental.
Gravel parking lot has been regraded by Aaron, and needs more gravel. New piping for extending the external faucet has been purchased, but work yet to be done. Volunteers are needed. There is a generator that has been acquired by Jim. Shelving needed for video monitoring system to be stored in closet. A volunteer carpenter is needed.
Boy Scouts have repaired the NCC Fire pit, and rebuilt the benches. Resolutions passed to recognize them and send a letter of thanks. Lynne to post a photo with recognition.
Toy box has arrived, but still needs to be assembled.
Photos of all the board members have been picked.
Two or three scholarship applications have arrived. None added since deadline extension.
West Sound Home and Garden want to feature the Nichols Center in their magazine. On June 22,23 or 24th will meet with Jim Braden, Tony Moore and Jean Peterson for more historical information. Lynne has more old photos.
Motion to adjourn at 9:30 pm unanimously approved.
Respectfully Submitted by Gina Olson, Secretary