Attendees: Weston King (President), Arlyn Lawrence (Vice President) on Zoom, Hal Goodell (Treasurer), Candy Wawro (Secretary), Scott Johnson (Director) resigned, Craig McLaughlin (Director), Jim Braden (Director Building & Grounds), Joan Broughton, Angela King, Carolyn Barbee
Call to Order 7:06 PM
Consent Agenda:
- Approval of March 2026 Minutes
- Routine expenditures aligned with approved budgets
- Approval of 2026 Budget (per bylaw requirement)
Craig made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Arlyn seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Standing Reports
Treasurer’s Report (Hal):
Trust Checking
Beginning Balance $ 33,910.06
Checks and Payments 29,733.15 (Major Expenses were PWP)
Deposits and Credits 65,236.45
Ending Balance $ 69,413.38
Trust Savings
Beginning Balance $ 732.60
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 0.03 Interest
Ending Balance $ 732.63
Building Trust Paypal Ending 3/31/26
Beginning Balance $ 706.34
Total Income 1,285.00
Fees Withdrawn 58.60
Ending Balance 1,932.74
Trust Capital Checking
Beginning Balance 382.00
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 0.00
Ending Balance $ 382.00
Trust Reserve Checking
Beginning Balance $ 153.20
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 0.00
Ending Balance $ 153.00
36 Month Jumbo Certificate
Beginning Balance $ 102,103.09
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 248.88 (Interest)
Ending Balance $ 102,351.97
Trust Money Market (General, Capital, Reserve, EP & NW)
Beginning Balance $ 287,960.90
Checks and Payments 441.13
Deposits and Credits 930.27
Ending Balance $ 288,450.04
Trust General MM
Beginning Balance $ 183,451.23
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 489.14 (Mar MM Int Xfered from Bank MM)
Ending Balance $ 183,940.37
Trust Capital MM
Beginning Balance $ 25,565.97
Checks and Payments 0.00
Deposits and Credits 0.00
Ending Balance $ 25,565.97
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 489.14 (Feb Int Xfred to Gen MM)
Deposits and Credits 489.14 (Feb Int Dep to Gen MM)
Ending Balance $ 0.00
Sum of QB Sub M<M $ 288,450.04
Project Manager Report (Jim): The Capital Expenditure Report is a part of this report, and it has additional project update information. Board members are asked to look at that report and develop an opinion on the priorities there.
Building and Grounds – The Emergency Prep AM broadcasting equipment supplier/adviser, Information Station Specialists (ISS) has submitted the FCC application. It was sent April 8, 2026. We will be advised by the FCC if more information is needed.
The latest Boy Scout Eagle project is functionally complete. There are several adjustments to the system necessary that are FICRA’s responsibility. Jim will manage the completion of the adjustments.
Nature Center (NC – Ed Burrough, Chair): The Nature Center signposts are in and the signs are up.
Emergency Preparedness (EP): Family and neighborhood emergency preparation continues to be the primary focus for 2026. The Emergency Prep website (fi-ready.org/Prepare in a Year) for April stresses water sourcing, storing and preserving.
Neighborhood Watch: Sheriff Deputy report is basically a crime-free month.
FIARC: The next step is to install a repeater antenna at the NCC to strengthen the signal so neighborhoods can communicate with GMRS both internally and with other neighborhoods. This should be completed in April. Also, they are working to get a repeater antenna placed on the Dungeness FOMWA water tank to facilitate better amateur radio coverage for the island.
Other projects
- Braden (Project Manager) responsibilities to be discussed
- Dollar assists to a scout family to be approved
- Election nominations and meetings.
Event Report (Candy): Both the Adult Egg Hunt and Children’s Egg Hunt were well attended. We had approximately 70+ people attend the Adult Egg Hunt. Raffle prizes were about $325 and profit overall of approximately $750 came from the bar. We put out about 1000 eggs. Participants turn in their eggs for a raffle ticket. For the Children’s Egg Hunt, we put out about 3,000 eggs. Some eggs had additional raffle tickets plus every child gets a couple. A suggestion was that children not read the numbers as they read them too quickly and children need some time to check their tickets. We had numerous prizes. We generally purchase prizes right after Easter, the preceding year, to take advantage of sales and then store them. The next event is the Mothers’ Day Tea on May 10th. Ghostlight Theater pays for our expenses, so the event is not paid through FICRA.
Previous/Ongoing Business
Nature Center Signs (Wes): All signs installed.
Baseball Field Readiness (Wes): A contractor was sought to remove the weeds in the infield. Took two men eight hours. Field looks great. We may need to spray for any additional weeds. Wes will follow-up with Walrath’s on additional infield dirt. A suggestion was made to seek sponsorships to continue the work on the field.
Bleachers/seating (Candy): Bids were obtained for pouring the cement slabs in the dugout, seating in the dugout and for bleacher seating. Total cost was estimated at $10,640. At present, the back of the NCC is too wet to bring in a cement truck. Therefore, that option will need to be postponed. Wes to seek bids for building a second set of bleachers from Green Brothers Builders and repairing boards on the first set. Dugout benches were $400 each. A motion was made by Craig to approve the cost of the dugout benches. Motion was seconded by Arlyn. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried. A second motion was made by Wes to have the concrete slabs poured for the dugouts and bleacher seating for a cost of $5450 which included the materials (wood and hardware, concrete, rebar) and labor. The motion was seconded by Candy. The vote was not unanimous (Hal opposed). Hal believed that the slabs would interfere with the FICRA Fair setup and would extend into the walking path. Motion was carried.
New Business
Per FICRA bylaws, the requirement for public notice has been satisfied (both on our website and via social media). All Fox Island people who are paid members of the FICRA Building Trust have been invited to participate as voters for the candidates.
- Call to Order by a Nominating Committee member, Jim Braden took this role for April 9, 2026.
- Presentation by the Nominating Committee of candidates for the seven board positions of the FICRA Building Trust gave brief statements by each candidate:
- Wes King (incumbent)
- Arlyn Lawrence (incumbent)
- Craig McLaughlin (incumbent)
- Candy Wawro (incumbent)
- Hal Goodell (incumbent)
- Angela King (former PTA president and wants to get momentum with the community)
- Carolyn Barbee (recent move to FI, has experience with non-profit boards)
- There was a call from the floor (three times).
- A vote was taken by acclamation.
- The members stood approved.
- There was a presentation by the nominating Committee of candidates for the Audit Committee with a brief statement by each candidate (Kelly Carmichael was not present but did say she was willing). They are as follows:
- Candy Wawro
- Joan Broughton
- Kelly Carmichael
- There was a call for candidates from the floor (three times).
- A vote was taken by acclamation.
- The members stood approved.
New Business:
New Board positions were discussed as follows:
- Arlyn Lawrence (President)
- Angela King (Vice-President)
- Hall Goodell (Treasurer)
- Carolyn Barbee (Secretary)
- Candy Wawro (Publicist)
- Craig McLaughlin (Director)
- Wes King (Director)
- Jim Braden (Building and Grounds)
Arlyn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Craig. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Adjournment at 8:54pm
Next FICRA Building Trust Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7:00pm in the Nichols Community Center.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Candy Wawro