Approved March 13, 2025
Submitted By Candy Wawro
FICRA Building Trust Board Meeting Minutes Thursday, 13 January 2025, 7:00PM Nichols Community Center, Fox Island, Washington
Attendees: Weston King (President) excused, Arlyn Lawrence (Vice President), Hal Goodell (Treasurer), Candy Wawro (Secretary), Jacob Paukert (Director), Craig McLaughlin (Director), Peggy Wright (Director) excused, Jim Braden (Director Buildings and Grounds).
Call to order at 7:05 pm
Public Comments: Pam Holt presented a short synopsis about the Gig Harbor Film Festival seeking support from FICRA. Sponsorship includes promoting FICRA at one specific theater during the four -day experience with the FICRA logo onscreen at every film. It also includes a four-color advertisement in the brochure, four VIP Passes for full access to all films and events during the four days (an $1600 value) and promoted as a theatre sponsor in the annual auction program (June 14, 2025). Craig made a motion was made to sponsor the Gig Harbor Film Festival at the $2,000 level and utilize our VIP Passes as a live auction item at the Party with A Purpose on February 22, 2025. Arlyn seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda – Approval of the January FICRA Board Minutes and the 2025 FICRA Annual Budget. Craig made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Hal. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Standing Committee Reports:
Treasurer’s Report: (Hal)
Trust Checking
Beginning Balance $ 19,994.08
Checks and Payments 5,416.95
Deposits and Credits 7,798.85
Ending Balance $ 22,375.98
Trust Savings
Beginning Balance $ 732.18
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 0.03
Ending Balance $ 732.21
Building Trust PayPal Ending 1/31/25
Beginning Balance $ 332.07
Checks and Payments 6,323.28
Deposits and Credits 6,744.81
Ending Balance $ 753.60
Trust Capital Checking
Beginning Balance $ 382.30
Checks and Payments 6,224.09 (Final Payment for Front Doors)
Deposits and Credits 6,224.09 (Transf from Cap. Ckg MM)
Ending Balanced $ 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 $108,554.46
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 366.94 (Jan Interest)
Ending Balance $108,921.40
Trust Money Market (General Capital, Reserve, EP &NW)
Beginning Balance $242,658.96
Checks and Payments 12,306.33
Deposits and Credits 6,560.82
Ending Balance $236,913.45
Trust General Money Market
Beginning Balance $136,261.48
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 478.58 (Jan Interest)
Ending Balance $136,740.06
Trust Capital Money Market
Beginning Balance $ 28,453.78
Checks and Payments 6,224.09 (Transf to Cap Ckg for Door Project)
Deposits and Credits 0.00
Ending Balance $ 22,229.69
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 $ 14,632.22
Trust Money Market – Other
Beginning Balance $ 0.00
Checks and Payments 478.58 (Jan Interest Transf to Gen. MM)
Deposits and Credits 478.58 (Jan Interest Deposited to MM)
Ending Balance $ 0.00
Sum of QB Sub Money Market $236,913.45
Finance Committee Report: Nothing to report at this time.
Project Manager’s Report: (Jim Braden)
Buildings & Grounds: Front doors are complete but for minor trim paint/stain and threshold. Water fountain issue on hold pending Fox Island Garden Club decisions and their complete funding.
Nature Center: The committee has three additional members (Karen Conniff, Brett Leady, and Christof Irran) all very knowledgeable. The committee now totals seven with Ed Burrough, Philip Craven, Terry Mace, and Tom Mann. In January they placed an order for native plants from the Pierce Conservation District which they will plant in March along the north side of the property to provide additional visual screening from the neighboring property. Last year they planted some species that were growing slowly while the order placed this year is for faster growing deciduous plants. They also have obtained some western red cedar cross sections to use as stepping “stones” which will be placed at the coming work parties. They continue to do regular inspections and maintenance of the trails.
Emergency Preparedness: We are doing a major review of emergency preparedness. Block coordination has always been a challenge and is the primary focus for 2025. FI-ready.org has been open to the public since July. We are chipping away at simplifying the website. The medical reserve trailer has been purchased and delivered to its spot behind the NCC garage. The next step is to restock the trailer with the contents we are storing in the basement. We are looking into a new means of having FM radio messaging for Fox Island residents to make them aware of, and monitor, conditions during a major disaster. We have had several meetings with Fire District 5, and we are getting excellent cooperation from them on our unique (potentially isolated island) situation and how they can support us. More meetings are ahead. Further, FIARC continues to investigate better and more reliable ways for FI residents to get messages to our-or-area family in major emergencies. Use of STARLINK is being investigated for that and as well as the main access to the internet for the NCC.
Previous/Ongoing Business
Audit Committee: Audit Committee (Kelly Carmichael, Joan Broughton, and Candy) will be ready at the March FICRA Board Meeting to discuss audit findings for 2021, 2022, and 2023. They plan to continue their work for 2024.
Ghostlight Theater: Practices have begun for Sweet Magnolias to be performed on the first three weekends in May. Ghostlight has signed a contract with FICRA and has paid the $500 damage deposit plus $1,000 and presented a certificate of insurance. The remaining monies are due immediately after their performance schedule. Ghostlight continues to work around and adjust to NCC rentals.
FICRA Signage Update: No updates currently.
Gig Harbor High School Scholarship Donation (Aryln): FICRA has pledged $2,000 to Gig Harbor High School. Applicants will be selected on Gig Harbor High School’s timeline in mid-May.
Party With A Purpose Finalizing Plans (Candy): Food is set to be received through Harbor Greens on Saturday, February 22nd. Harbor Greens will properly store food until our pickup. We are quickly increasing our ticket purchases. Still coordinating volunteers for check-ins and check-outs. Silent Auction baskets are mostly ready. Many thanks to Sara Schroeter, Hannah Jay and Peggy Wright for all their coordinating efforts. It really does take a “village”. Steve Wawro and Jim Braden will assist in hanging decorations on Friday, February 21st. Tables rented will be picked up on Thursday and Friday. Alcohol purchased per Howard Stapleton’s (chair) requirements. The Rouge Band was contacted and ready to go.
New Business:
Piano: We received a request from one of the GH Elementary schools that they could use a piano. Candy did make contact but due to the size of the older piano, they chose to go a different way.
Talent Show (Craig): The thought is to combine this item with our summer solstice celebration in June (perhaps in the afternoon).
FICRA Yard Sale (Craig): Danni McLaughlin is willing to coordinate the FICRA yard sale in conjunction with the all-island garage sale on September 13, 2025.
Blood Drive (Candy): The Red Cross would like us to consider another blood drive. No date has been set at this time.
Arlyn made a motion to adjourn. Hal seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40pm.
Minutes Respectively Submitted by Candy Wawro