Submitted By Candy Wawro
FICRA Building Trust Board Meeting Minutes Thursday, 08 May 2025, 7:00PM Nichols Community Center, Fox Island, Washington
Attendees: Weston King (President), Arlyn Lawrence (Vice President), Hal Goodell (Treasurer), Candy Wawro (Secretary), Jacob Paukert (Director), Craig McLaughlin (Director), Jim Braden (Director Buildings and Grounds) excused, Laura Paukert, Joan Broughton, Scott Johnson
Call to order at 7:10 pm
Public Comments: Scott Johnson, candidate for a FICRA Board Director position, was asked to introduce himself as a candidate. Scott lives on the island, has 6 children, has coached Little League and was a fire fighter (now retired). Scott is looking to become more involved in his community. Elections will be held at the July FICRA Board Meeting at 7:00pm at the Nichols Community Center. All residents are welcome to take part in the election process. Nominations will also be taken from the floor.
Consent Agenda: (1) Approval of May FICRA Board Minutes and (2) Approval to increase the Nature Center Signage to $1200 from the original amount of $550 from the Capital Expenditure budget. Craig made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Arlyn seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report (Hal):
Trust Checking
Beginning Balance $ 20,861.07
Checks and Payments 12,437.46
Deposits and Credits 8,900.41
Ending Balance $ 17,324.02
Trust Savings
Beginning Balance $ 732.27
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits .03 Interest
Ending Balance $ 732.33
Building Trust PayPal Ending 4/30/2025
Beginning Balance $ 3,26613
Total Income 710.96
Total Withdrawn 3,977.09
Ending Balance $ 0.00
Trust Capital Checking
Beginning Balance $ 382.30
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 0.00
Ending Balance $ 382.30
Trust Reserve Checking
Beginning Balance $ 153.20
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 0.00
Ending Balance $ 153.20
30 Month Flex Certificate
Beginning Balance $ 109,981.86
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 371.77 (May Interest)
Ending Balance $ 110,353.63
Trust Money Market (General, Capital, Reserve, EP and NW)
Beginning Balance $ 237,116.71
Checks and Payments 936.73
Deposits and Credits 1,400.65
Ending Balance $ 273,580.63
Trust General Money Market
Beginning Balance $ 169,979.34
Checks and Payments 500.00 (Xfer to Capital MM for Sign Project)
Deposits and Credits 463.92 (May Int)
Ending Balance $ 169,943.26
Trust Capital Money Market
Beginning Balance $ 25,193.67
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 500.00 (Dep for Sign Project)
Ending Balance $ 25,693.67
Trust Reserve Money Market
Beginning Balance $ 40,802.47
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 0.00
Ending Balance $ 40,802.47
Trust Emergency Prep Restricted Money Market
Beginning Balance $ 22,508.91
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 0.00
Ending Balance $ 22,508.91
Trust Neighborhood Watch Restricted Money Market
Beginning Balance $ 14,632.32
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 0.00
Ending Balance $ 14,632.32
Trust Money Market Other
Beginning Balance $ 0.00
Checks and Payments 463.92 (May Int Xfer to Gen MM)
Deposits and Credits 463.92 (May Int Dep to Gen MM)
Ending Balance $ 0.00
Sum of QB Sub Money Market $ 273,580.63
Total membership is 418 (typical of this time of year).
The Audit Committee Hal (advisor), Joan Broughton, Kelly Carmichael, and Candy Wawro proposed a rate increase of 20 percent for members, non-members and non-profits with a 15 percent decrease for full day rentals. The last increase in rentals was in 2016. There was much discussion by the Board. A motion was made by Wes we increase non-member and non-profits by 20 percent but keep the membership prices the same. Jacob Paukert seconded the motion. The vote was five for not raising membership prices but raising the non-member and non-profits by 20 percent with a 15 percent discount on full day rentals and one vote opposed (Hal). Motion carried.
Project Manager report (Jim Braden): Jim sent a written report as follows to Board members in his absence.
Building & Grounds: Pursuit of Emergency Prep AM broadcasting and STARLINK have been added to the Capital Expenditure projects list. Project test forms have been sent to the Board for both. Board members are asked to look at the list and opine on the priorities there.
The NCC building is showing some signs of peeling paint. We will investigate the general state of the building paint.
Cameras and some of the associated equipment are here for the upgrading of the outdoor video security system (newer/better cameras, more cameras, and coverage of the NCC garage internally.
Nature Center (Ed Burrough): The committee is planning more trail maintenance, plant protection from deer, including young people in upkeep efforts, and planning for the FICRA Fair booth. The Committee is also working with the Board (Wes) on upgrading the sign at the Nature Center and adding a new sign for the South entrance, both to be consistent with the new sign color scheme and logo.
Emergency Preparedness (EP): Family and neighborhood preparation are the primary focus for 2025. We are looking into a new means of messaging for Fox Island residents to make them readily aware of, and able to monitor, conditions during a major disaster. To that end, we are working on getting an FCC license for an AM Traveler Information System (TIS) for the broadcasting of island conditions/instructions during a major event.
Use of STARLINK is being investigated for family outreach to family during an emergency as well as becoming the main access to the internet for the NCC.
FIARC continues to investigate better and more reliable ways for FI residents to get messages to out-of-area families in major emergencies. They have planned a ham radio field practice at the FI Fishing Pier for June 28th from 10-2:00pm.
Other Projects: Thanks to those that provided input on the Welcome Packet. That is available for review now. Contact Jim Braden for the current model.
Previous and Ongoing Business:
FICRA Signage Update (Craig): None available currently.
FICRA Fair Organizational Booth Update (Hal): We will do our best to put all the NCC/FICRA groups together to highlight who FICRA is and what FICRA does.
FICRA Nature Trail Signage (Wes): See above. We will incorporate our branding as well as directional signage at both entrances to be seen from the road.
Audit Committee Response from the FICRA Board delivered to Joan Broughton as per requested. Keeping track of all expenses and purchases is a top priority of a 501c3 Board as it is following all the bylaws set forth.
Discussion of Fox Island tennis courts at the United Church of Christ: Jim and Craig previously met with the UCC Board on the tennis courts. At that time, FICRA did say they would be able to help with any fundraiser for the courts at the United Church of Christ (UCC). Wes made a motion to offer the UCC Church free rental should they choose to have a fundraiser at the Nichols Community Center. Craig seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried. Wes will write a formal letter to the UCC Board of FICRA’s intentions.
New Business: Candy has proposed an annual blood drive with the Red Cross for September 25th from 1:00-6:00pm. Candy will coordinate. There is no cost to FICRA.
Jacob proposed a motion for a budget of $1500 for four summer outdoor movies, using our inflatable screen and projector, through Swank. The motion was seconded by Candy. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Wes proposed a motion to extend the budget for summer solstice of $300, in addition to the current budget approved, should shirts be needed in the kickball game between Zogs and FICRA. Hal seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Wes made a motion to adjourn. Arlyn seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried. Adjournment 8:35pm.