Minutes - Approved
Four Creeks Unincorporated Area Council
Regular Meeting Minutes –January 18, 2006 at
Submitted by Dellanie Fragnoli.
Attending:
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D1: Rick Spence |
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D2: |
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D3: Bob Davis |
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D4: OPEN |
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D5: Tom Carpenter |
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D6: Dellanie Fragnoli |
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D7: Marshall Brenden |
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D8: Dick Fackenthall |
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D9: Sharon Schimke |
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D10: Grant Smith |
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D11: John Vukov |
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AAL:
Bette Filley |
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Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Rick
S. at 7:05 p.m.
Vacant Council Seats
Rick S. announced that the District 4
position was open.
Sheriff’s Report
Burglaries - 11
Auto thefts - 10
Larceny - 15
Motion to approve the minutes of the
December Regular meeting as submitted was made by Bette F. and 2nd
by Dick F.
Dave D. to
investigate open meeting/public disclosure rules for us
Y=Yes , N=Nay,
A=Abstention
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D1: Rick Spence |
Y |
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D2: |
Y |
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D3: Bob Davis |
Y |
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D4: OPEN |
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D5: Tom Carpenter |
Y |
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D6: Dellanie Fragnoli |
Y |
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D7: Marshall Brenden |
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D8: Dick Fackenthall |
Y |
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D9: Sharon Schimke |
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D10:
Grant Smith |
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D11:
John Vukov |
Y |
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A |
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Y |
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Y |
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AAL: Bette Filley |
Y |
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Motion to
approve minutes of the January special meeting as corrected was made by Edie J.
and 2nd by Bette Filley
Y=Yes, N=Nay, A= Abstention
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D1: Rick Spence |
Y |
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D2: |
Y |
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D3: Bob Davis |
Y |
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D4: OPEN |
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D5: Tom Carpenter |
Y |
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D6: Dellanie Fragnoli |
Y |
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D7: Marshall Brenden |
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D8: Dick Fackenthall |
Y |
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D9: Sharon Schimke |
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D10: Grant Smith |
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D11: John Vukov |
Y |
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A |
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Y |
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AAL:
Bette Filley |
Y |
Edie J. reported that we spent almost all of our
2005 budget. The D&O premium of
$3,295 has been paid as well as $42.66 to pre-pay web hosting for 2006. Edie J. pointed out that we need to adopt a
budget for 2006.
Motion to adopt budget as included in the King County Unincorporated Area
Council Agreement dated January 1, 2006 was made by Edie J. and 2nd
by John V.
Y=Yes , N=Nay,
A=Abstention
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D1: Rick Spence |
Y |
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D2: |
Y |
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D3: Bob Davis |
Y |
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D4: OPEN |
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D5: Tom Carpenter |
Y |
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D6: Dellanie Fragnoli |
Y |
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D7: Marshall Brenden |
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D8: Dick Fackenthall |
Y |
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D9: Sharon Schimke |
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D10:
Grant Smith |
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D11:
John Vukov |
Y |
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Y |
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Y |
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Y |
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AAL: Bette Filley |
Y |
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Main Topic – Comprehensive Plan
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Paul Reitenbach
provided an overview of the proposed King County 2006 Comprehensive Plan
Update. There are no changes to land
use or zoning or other major policy amendments. Many changes are editorial or
corrective. The Transportation Needs
Report and the Regional Trails Report do not contain any major changes, but
the project list has been updated.
Comments on the report are due by February 3, 2006. There are no
proposed changes addressing Rural Economic Strategy issues such as the
limitation on number of employees for home businesses in the rural area. Rick S. brought up the need for flexibility
for adjunct buildings. An example is
where there is a second building or home on the same property for elderly
parents. Bette F. said it’s not clear
from the regulations whether a housekeeper or nanny is considered an
employee. David D. emphasized the need
for rural residents to be able to live and work on their property. He would like to see Paul Carkeek asked
Paul Reitenbach about R-106 and why it had not been addressed. Paul R. said
that the RES and the 2004 Code amendments addressed it. There was discussion between Paul C., Paul
R. and Dick Bonewits as to whether the amendments were really substantive
changes. Rick S. suggested that Paul
R. and Paul C. meet and review the issues.
Dick B. suggested including the two KC Councilmembers who represent
rural areas in that meeting. Julia Larson
(Coordinator, Rural Economic Strategy) then addressed some of the FCUAC’s
concerns regarding her report. She
explained that the report is the “starting point” for moving forward. It is not set in stone, but is a
guide. She can create an “action
item”, such as exploring opportunities for equine industry, at any time. There are two particular strategies should
hopes the UAC’s will work with her on:
1) community identity – identify the unique characteristics of each
community and what is important to maintain or protect in that community; and
2) a home-based business strategy that identifies and addresses specific
existing issues/obstacles. Tom C. talked about
what FCUAC has being doing and said he’d email Julia our comments on the
characteristics of the Four Creeks area.
He supports the ongoing discussions but wants to ensure that we have a
“to be” vision as well as an “as is” one and that there are accountability
measures. Julia conceded that
others within KC government edited or revised sections of her report. There were things in her original drafts
that were deleted or revised prior to the report being released for public
comment. She stressed that if we come
up with specific proposed revisions on the home business requirements that
she can take those to the KC Council this year. We don’t have to wait for the next major
revision. She has the authority to
bring issues to the Council if they are consistent with the goals of the
Comprehensive Plan, CAO, etc. Rick S. debriefed
us on the UAC presidents’ meeting with Ron Sims. Rick was very encouraged by the amount of
time (2 ½ hours) the Executive spent as well as his receptivity. He felt that the meeting was the most
encouraging one he has had with Sims. Dick Bonewits of the MVUAC suggested that
Sims and the members of the KC Growth Management Committee meet directly with
the UAC representatives rather than having communications filtered by Staff. Sims reportedly seemed receptive to this
idea. A meeting was
tentatively schedule for February 6, 2006 between Paul R., Paul C., Julia,
and FCUAC and MVUAC representatives. |
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Other
Business
Motion to extend the
meeting for an additional 15 minutes was made by Dave D. and 2nd by
Bette F.
Y=Yes , N=Nay, A=Abstention
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D1: Rick Spence |
Y |
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D2: |
Y |
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D3: Bob Davis |
Y |
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D4: OPEN |
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D5: Tom Carpenter |
Y |
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D6: Dellanie Fragnoli |
Y |
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D7: Marshall Brenden |
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D8: Dick Fackenthall |
Y |
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D9: Sharon Schimke |
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D10:
Grant Smith |
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D11:
John Vukov |
Y |
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Y |
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Y |
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AAL: Bette Filley |
Y |
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All odd-numbered
district members and at-large members serving two-year terms are on the
committee per the by-laws. The committee
then elects the chair. Rick S. indicated
that he will call an organizational meeting of the committee. For this year, the Election Committee will
be comprised of the following district representatives:
District 1 Rick Spence
District 3 Bob Davis
District 5 Tom Carpenter
District 7 Marshall Brendan
District 9 Sharon Schimke
District 11 John Vukov
At-Large Edie Jorgensen
At-Large Dave Dahlin
All positions not
listed above are up for election.
Other Business
Rick S. announced a
special meeting on February 1, 2006 for the purposes of discussing the FCUAC
response, if any, to the proposed wildfire suppression ordinances. The meeting will be held at the May Valley
Alliance Church at 7:00 pm
Bette F. brought up
an Issaquah Press article regarding land for a new middle school in May
Valley. There was some discussion as
the location of the property in question.
Rick S. thinks it’s near the gravel pit across from Sunset Valley Farms
(near Squak Mt Park). Bette F. is concerned
about the potential traffic impacts.
Meeting adjourned at
9:12 pm.
Submitted by:
Dellanie
Fragnoli, Secretary
Dated: