Nichols Community Center | July 9, 2026, 7:00 PM
| PRESIDENT | Arlyn Lawrence | DIRECTOR | Craig McLaughlin |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Angela King (not attending) | DIRECTOR | Candy Wawro |
| TREASURER | Hal Goodell | DIRECTOR | Weston King (not attending) |
| SECRETARY | Carolyn Barbee | PROJECT MGR./EMERITUS | Jim Braden (not attending) |
Call to Order 7:15 PM
Moment in honor of Jim Braden
Consent Agenda:
- Arlyn motioned to approve June 2026 Minutes, Craig seconded and the Board approved unanimously.
Standing Reports
Treasurer’s Report (Hal) – Not discussed at the meeting, but information below is from the monthly report:
| Trust Checking as of 6/30/2026 | Activity | Balance | Notes | |
| Beginning Balance | $49111.71 | |||
| Checks and Payments | -$8911.78 | |||
| Deposits and Credits | $6102.57 | |||
| Ending Balance | $46302.50 | |||
| Trust Savings as of 6/30/2026 | ||||
| Beginning Balance | $732.69 | |||
| Checks and Payments | $0.00 | |||
| Deposits and Credits | $0.03 | Interest | ||
| Ending Balance | $732.72 | |||
| Building Trust PayPal Ending 4/30/2026 | ||||
| Beginning Balance | $4107.63 | |||
| Total Income | $2663.54 | $1,620 coming from Soccer League | ||
| Fees Withdrawn | -$120.81 | |||
| Ending Balance | $6650.36 | |||
| Trust Capital Checking | ||||
| Beginning Balance | $832.30 | |||
| Checks and Payments | $0.00 | |||
| Deposits and Credits | 0 | |||
| Ending Balance | $832.30 | |||
| Trust Reserve Checking | ||||
| Beginning Balance | $288,955.27 | |||
| Checks and Payments | -$2457.91 | |||
| Deposits and Credits | $2928.16 | |||
| Ending Balance | $289,425.52 | |||
| 36 Month Jumbo Certificate | ||||
| Beginning Balance | $102,843.48 | |||
| Checks and Payments | ||||
| Deposits and Credits | $242.60 | Interest | ||
| Ending Balance | $103,086.08 | |||
| Trust Money Market (General, Capital, Reserve, EP & NW) | ||||
| Beginning Balance | $288,955.27 | |||
| Checks and Payments | -$2457.91 | |||
| Deposits and Credits | $2928.16 | |||
| Ending Balance | $289,425.52 | |||
| Trust General MM | ||||
| Beginning Balance | $184,895.60 | |||
| Checks and Payments | -$1972.10 | Moved Braden 2026 donation to Capital MM | ||
| Deposits and Credits | $470.25 | June MM interest | ||
| Ending Balance | $183,393.75 | |||
| Trust Capital MM | ||||
| Beginning Balance | $25,115.97 | |||
| Checks and Payments | ||||
| Deposits and Credits | $1972.10 | Braden 2026 donation to Capital MM | ||
| Ending Balance | $28,088.07 | |||
| Trust Reserve MM | ||||
| Beginning Balance | $40,802.47 | |||
| Checks and Payments | $0.00 | |||
| Deposits and Credits | $0.00 | |||
| Ending Balance | $40,802.47 | |||
| Trust Emergency Prep Restricted MM | ||||
| Beginning Balance | $22,508.91 | |||
| Checks and Payments | $0.00 | |||
| Deposits and Credits | $0.00 | |||
| Ending Balance | $22,508.91 | |||
| Neighborhood Watch Restricted MM | ||||
| Beginning Balance | $14,632.32 | |||
| Checks and Payments | $0.00 | |||
| Deposits and Credits | $0.00 | |||
| Ending Balance | $14,632.32 | |||
| Trust MM – Other | ||||
| Beginning Balance | $0.00 | |||
| Checks and Payments | -$470.25 | June Interest XFRD to General MM | ||
| Deposits and Credits | $470.25 | |||
| Ending Balance | $0.00 | |||
| Sum of QB Sub M<M | $289,425.52 | |||
Project Manager Report
JIM BRADEN’S FINAL PROJECT MGR’S REPORT | Buildings & Grounds, Nature Center, and Emergency Preparedness
Building & Grounds: There are still some dry spots in the irrigation Boy Scouts Eagle project where the water is not reaching. We will need to bring in someone to fine tune the project. Referral for a bid from Danny to finish the project.
Emergency Preparedness. Family and neighborhood emergency preparation will continue to be a focus in 2026. Jane Tollet currently supervises the Block Captains. She would like to be the captain of a new Preparation (Block Captains) Response (Medical, marine, ham, etc. responding to the emergency.) Board voted unanimously for approval for her to be Captain.
Jane Tollet also is heading the implementation of GMRS radios for all block captains. GMRS is a general radio system – limited to a certain range (like a ham radio.) They can talk to each other in a block. This would provide on the ground communication for block captain to tell the ham radio. There was discussion about installing a repeater that will extend the range of GMRS – perhaps a repeater antenna on to water tower? May need to build something special – perhaps bolting to a cement block to make it permanent. Ed will follow up with Jane to mount the new antennae.
Other Projects:
Big sign permitting – if we put the owners’ name on the sign application (although FICRA will pay the fees) then we would be able to have the sign on the original plot of land near the post office.
Flagpole project: Arlyn and Doug will head the project. Perhaps move the flagpole to another location. Not disturbing the doner tiles (perhaps put a planter where the old pole was?)
Water fountain project: The Board went outside to review the 3 placement options for the water fountain project proposed by Peggy Powers. The Board noted that there are some complications due to the need to accommodate ADA access. After some discussion, it appears that we may not have a viable option (that would be cost effective) for placement of a water fountain outside. There were additional discussions about putting a petal water fountain near the garage.
PREVIOUS / ONGOING BUSINESS
- OLD BUSINESS
Old business will be deferred to the August meeting
NEW BUSINESS
- Boy Scouts need a liaison sponsor to use the facility. Wes has been investigating the requirements necessary and will also review some of Jim Braden’s paperwork for more information.
- FICRA Fair plans discussion:
- Carolyn, Hannah and Michelle LaFontaine will do the Silent Auction. Will need to get the clip boards and sheets from the basement.
- We will need a membership chair.
- Angela and Arlyn will get some ideas for kids’ activities and another volunteer.
- The Board discussed the need for additional shade from tents. We will put up a hydration station as well as shade for the kid’s area.
- Arlyn suggested that next year we could consider a baking competition for the Fair.
- Tables for the Fair: Hal will look into getting a storage shed for the folding tables. Discuss also renting tables.
- FICRA Flash: The Board noted that the new format is very good, and no additional changes were suggested.
- Friday Movie Nights: The Board voted to extend the Friday Movies into August. Craig motioned to pay another $1,500 for the movies. Arlyn seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
- Back to School: $800 for Kona Ice and leis for Go back to school. Hal motioned to allow the $800 and Wes seconded. Unanimous Board approval.
- The Board began a discussion on getting an awning on the south side of NCC for the future. We will appoint a committee to get details.
- Wi-fi at NCC:
- We currently have a new T-Mobile new unit for Wi-Fi with extenders. It is still in the attic where if it gets too hot, the Wi-Fi will turn off. There was some discussion as to where we could put it to avoid the overheating problem. We will continue that discussion later.
- Potential of Renaming NCC:
- There was a discussion as to whether the Board should consider honoring Jim Braden by re-naming the Nichols Community Center to the Braden Community Center. After much discussion by the Board, it was decided to keep the current name and find another way to honor Jim.
Arlyn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Craig seconded. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Adjournment at 8:45pm
Next FICRA Building Trust Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Nichols Community Center. Minutes respectfully submitted by Carolyn Barbee