FICRA Building Trust Board Meeting Minutes Thursday, 13 September 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) excused, Craig McLaughlin (Director), Scott Johnson (Director), Jim Braden (Director Buildings and Grounds)
Call to order at 7:04 pm
Consent Agenda: Amendment to September Board Minutes to reflect “Standing Reports” not “Standing Committee Reports” as there are no “committees”. Arlyn made a motion to except the amendment to September and forthcoming minutes. Craig seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous, motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report (Hal):
TRUST Checking As of Sep 30, 25
Beginning Balance $ 34,384.09
Cleared Transactions
Checks and Payments 16,541.69
Deposits and Credits 24,256.43
Cleared Balance $ 42,098.83
TRUST Savings As of Sep 30, 25
Beginning Balance $ 732.42
Cleared Transactions
Deposits and Credits $ 0.03 Interest
Cleared Balance $ 732.45
Building Trust Paypal, Period Ending Sept. 30, 2025
Beginning Balance $ 209.07
Trust Dues $ 150.00
NCC Rent $ 310.96
Soccer League Registration $ 110.00
Oktoberfest $ 136.99
Labor Day Concert $ 88.95
Neighborhood Watch Don $ 75.00
Building Trust Donation $ 125.00
Emer. Planning Donation $ 153.48
TOTAL INCOME $ 1,150.38
Fees $ 46.32
TOTAL WITHDRAWN (INCLUDING FEES) $ 46.32
Ending Balance $ 1,313.13
TRUST Capital Checking Note: Allocated Funds
Beginning Balance $ 1,714.00
Checks and Payments $ 1,331.70 Payment for new Nature Center Sign
Deposits and Credits $ 0.00
Cleared Balance $ 382.30
TRUST Reserve Checking Note:
Beginning Balance $ 153.20
Checks and Payments $ 0.00
Deposits and Credits $ 0.00
Cleared Balance $ 153..20
30 Month Flex Cerfiticate Matured 06/09/2025, Fund Transferred and closed out
36 Month Jumbo Cerfiticate Matures 06/09/2028, Long term Trust Emergency Reserve
Beginning Balance $ 100,661.94
Deposits and Credits $ 237.45
Cleared Balance $ 100,899.39
TRUST Money Market (General, Capital, Reserve, EP & CP)
Beginning Balance $ 284,128.02
Checks and Payments $ 483.63
Deposits and Credits $ 950.69
Cleared Balance $ 284,595.08
Trust General Money Market
Beginning Balance $ 180,972.36
Checks and Payments $ 0.00
Deposits and Credits $ 467.06 Interest
Cleared Balance $ 181,439.41
Trust Capital Money Market
Beginning Balance $ 25,211.97
Checks and Payments $ 0.00
Deposits and Credits $ 0.00
Cleared Balance $ 25,211.97
Trust Reserve Money Market
Beginning Balance $ 40,802.47
Checks and Payments $ 0.00
Deposits and Credits $ 0.00
Cleared 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
Cleared 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
Cleared Balance $ 14,632.32
Trust Money Market Other
Beginning Balance $ 0.00
Checks and Payments $ 467.06 Aug Int Xfer to Gen MM
Deposits and Credits $ 467.08 Aug Int Dep to MM
Cleared Balance $ 0.00
Sum of QB Sub Money Market $ 284,596.08
Hal mentioned that we should send out a letter to previous members who have not yet renewed their membership.
Project Manager’s Report (Jim):
Buildings & Grounds: Pursuit of Emergency Prep AM broadcasting and STARLINK, both have been added to the Capital Expenditures projects list. The AM equipment supplier is due to visit us this month to help get the FCC paperwork submitted. Boar members are asked to look at the Capital Expenditures list and opine on the priorities there.
We have identified three trees that need to come down for safety as they are dead or well on their way. The low bid has started this job and plans to complete work on October 9th. The cost is $1,200 plus enough additional dollars to have the trunk of the big tree sectioned and discarded into the woods for natural decomposition. We will not be giving the public access to the downed trunk for firewood harvesting. Steve Wawro and Jim have decided to take on generating more firewood for the fire pit with some of the downed wood.
The NCC building is showing some signs of peeling paint. No responses yet from painting companies to investigate the general state of the building paint.
Cameras and some of the associated equipment is here for the upgrading of our outdoor video security system (newer/better cameras, more cameras, and coverage of the NCC garage internally plus the south parking lot. Scaffolding source identified and planning for installation next month.
Nature Center (Ed Burrough): No report yet from the NC Committee chair. Last month’s report is the same as this month’s report.
Jim also mentioned that the bylaws need to be amended to talk about executive session protocols. He also mentioned that we should highlight family contributions with perhaps a neighborhood spotlight in our FICRA flash. He also mentioned that we need more signs to highlight humans pick up after their dogs.
Emergency Preparedness (EP): Family and neighborhood emergency preparation are the primary focus for 2025. The Emergency Prep website, fiready.org/Prepare in a year stresses practicing for earthquake response for October. It is also time to plan for winterization.
FIARC is conducting ham radio and GMRS radio field practice sessions around Fox Island as the continue to explore better ways to conduct communication during a major event.
Other Projects:
- FICRA Building Trust relationship to Fox Island bridge communication
- Working with an Eagle Scout candidate to install an irrigation system immediately around the NCC for the plants and close-in grass there
- Special recognition in executive session
- Non-profit training
- NCC signs
Previous and Ongoing Business
NCC Sprinkler Installation Update (Jim/Hal): (See Jim’s update above about an Eagle Scout project.)
Signage projects (Craig): Everything has been submitted to the County. Craig’s estimate we are $10K under capital projects. The Nature Center signage needs posts and installation. Scott and Wes to help with installation.
Community Display Case by Zogs: Hal asked if there was documentation that the display case was given to the community by Andrew’s dad. Candy will seek information, if any exists) from Andrew. Bids are in. A zoom call is in order with the three organizations (all or spokespeople). Candy will canvas the three organizations to find a suitable day and time.
Outdoor Movie for Halloween: Movie moved inside. Budget proposed is $500 to include the price of the copyright showing. Candy will order the movie “Coco” from Swank and will relay to event lead, Jacob, the budget approved. It might be a good idea to hand out flyers at soccer practices.
Party With A Purpose (2026): What is our purpose? Board agreed to make the purpose paving and enlarging of the side parking lot. Cost is estimated to be $72K+. The project for a pickleball court is on hold.
Health Awareness/” Healthy Living” Event: Wes to chair. Needs to go in next year’s budget.
Santa Run 2025: Wes proposed we do not do one this year and push the run into Spring instead.
Irish Band for March event: Slainte (contemporary Irish band) has agreed on a March 7th date. Cost is $500 plus a tip for two hours. Candy will arrange contract and booking.
Event Leadership Assignments: Candy proposed that other Board members take a lead in FICRA events (such as Halloween, egg hunt, concerts, etc. The Board will consider leads when the budget for 2026 is finalized in November or December.
New Business
Oktoberfest Recap: Attendance was about 50/60. People who attended were pleased. Given the band’s expense of $1800, we did not make a profit.
Teen Event Program Proposal: We are still missing part of our family clientele, Candy relayed that one event that was popular for Harborview youth group was line dancing. This allowed youth to have fun without “pairing up”. Perhaps a pairing event with Heart Church and UCC might be advantageous.
Budget Planning Meeting for 2026: Hal to set date and communicate with the Board.
Other Business (Reconsiderations/Announcements):
Volunteer appreciation social discussion: Always great to get folks connected. Arlyn suggested a possible book club with a book talk from a teen counselor alongside a book such as “The Anxious Generation”.
Community Input or Correspondence received since last month: None
Wes asked for a motion to adjourn. Arlyn made a motion to adjourn, Craig seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Adjournment at 9:03pm
Respectively Submitted by Candy Wawro