Edgemoor Neighborhood Association

Monthly Meeting

March 3, 2005

The Monthly Meeting of Edgemoor Neighborhood Association was called to order at 7:05pm on March 3, 2005 at the Fairhaven Park Pavilion. Niall Hackett opened the meeting and presided as Meeting Facilitator. Interim Secretary, Lauri Grove recorded the minutes. A quorum was present.

The Minutes of the February 3^rd Monthly Meeting were approved as recorded.

Report of Officers

Niall Hackett introduced himself to the membership and volunteered to step in as Interim President in view of Sue Tercek’s recent resignation from the board. He proposed to remain impartial while facilitating the business of the association in an well-organized manner. In addition, Niall spoke with members to fill positions vacated by Michael Menard. Brien Thane agreed to chair the By Laws Committee. Paul Stephenson was approached to step in as Interim Vice President, but declined due to another commitment.

Interim Treasurer, Lois Miles reported as follows:

Opening Balance $1156.32

Income $225.00

Disbursements $15.36

Closing Balance $1365.96

A detailed report was presented to the Secretary to file.

At this time banking procedures were questioned and it was confirmed that Sue Tercek is no longer authorized to sign ENA checks.

Motion by Brad Rose to formally acknowledge the resignations of Sue Tercek as Interim President and Michael Menard as Interim Vice President of ENA.

Motion was seconded and passed unanimously

Motion by Veronica Douglas to formally elect Niall Hackett as Interim President of ENA.

Motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Committee Reports

The Neighborhood Safety Committee report was presented by Donna Grasdock and Veronica Douglas. Approximately 10 people attended the block watch overview presented in January. Donna suggested the membership consider having a presentation at a future ENA meeting. She indicated the importance of having designated “captains” throughout the neighborhood and at this time not even a quarter of Edgemoor is covered. Donna also attended a STAR breakfast meeting and declared Edgemoor the only neighborhood without a known meth lab. Veronica Douglas moved the discussion to pedestrian safety. She stated Chuckanut was still slated for sidewalks and crosswalks, however, to construct sidewalks on Fieldston would cost $12 to $15 per square foot. The 4 way stop requested at Fieldston and Willow was denied following a study that concluded there was not enough traffic to warrant this stop or a speed bump. The only recourse is enforcement. Contact Sargent Richards or Sargent Leake at # 676-6677 with speed complaints (try to have the license number if possible).

The Growth and Land Use Committee report presented by Brad Rose established the purpose of this committee would be to inform and educate the association so individuals or the group (if so decided) can take appropriate action. Brad pointed out a few new developments brewing in Fairhaven, specifically, the proposed 9-story condominium on Harris and McKenzie. This application would be open for public comment through March 28^th and go before the Hearing Examiner in April. In addition, he stated there would be an important public meeting with the developer of Fairhaven Heights (Chuckanut Ridge) in mid March. The committee would try to keep members informed of the process. The Land Use Committee requested permission to speak conditionally, on behalf of ENA, regarding proposed south side development when time does not permit a request for endorsement.

Motion by Brad Rose to allow the Land Use Committee to speak on behalf of ENA in opposition to project applications requesting special parking districts, variances to code, conditional use permits or to those with negative environmental impact. The committee would only be allowed to do this when time allocated for public comment was too short to request membership permission. Anytime the committee exercised this privilege the association would be notified.

Motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

The Neighborhood Plan Committee did not have a report this meeting. They were still updating the plan.

The Communication Committee did not have a report for this meeting.

The Membership Committee did not have a report this meeting

The Hospitality Committee report was presented by Chair, Laurie Renne. She stated they were organizing plans for a July neighborhood picnic. The event would be potluck and kid-friendly. She solicited volunteers and ideas for games, etc. Also it was suggested the committee place courtesy fliers (with permission) in new homes on the market

Issues and Concerns

Niall Hackett solicited volunteers to join the Bylaws Committee and help make important decisions concerning the rules of this organization. The mechanism involved to adopt the official bylaws was questioned. (Review Bylaws on the website.) It was established that they would not be nit-picked during a monthly meeting. Communicate input to Brien Thane or Niall via email or attend bylaws committee meetings.

There was a vote passed at the Feb. meeting to start an official ENA website. However, the vote to separate the website did not follow the proper channels. Therefore this matter was referred to the Communications Committee to prepare a report for the April meeting, followed by a general discussion concerning the website. It was noted that in interim ENA information would continue to be posted on Edgemoorneighborhood.com.

The character of the organization was discussed and it was concluded that the purpose of ENA was nicely stated in the draft of bylaws – a balance of community spirit and civic concerns. Jim Caldwell suggested each member bring a new neighbor to the next meeting to foster community involvement. The hospitality committee could provide refreshments at future meetings. In addition, the Southside Coalition was indicated to be an important avenue for civic matters.

Motion by Pam Went to support Brad Rose (or someone he appoints) as representative to the Southside Coalition.

Motion was seconded and passed unanimously

In Conclusion, Donna Grasdock agreed to set up a presentation about block watch for the April meeting.

Closing

The next meeting is at 7:00 on April 7^th April14^th at the Fairhaven Park Pavilion. (The meeting date was changed due to conflict with Fairhaven Highlands Public Meeting).

Meeting Adjourned by general consent at 9:15.

Thank you for attending.

Respectfully submitted,

Lauri Grove