Minutes - DRAFT

Four Creeks Unincorporated Area Council

Regular Meeting Minutes –March 15, 2006 at May Valley Alliance Church

Submitted by Dellanie Fragnoli.

Attending:

D1: Rick Spence	X
D2: Eileen Lane
D3: Bob Davis
D4: OPEN
D5: Tom Carpenter	X
D6: Dellanie Fragnoli	X
D7: Marshall Brenden
D8: Dick Fackenthall
D9: Sharon Schimke	X
D10: Grant Smith	X
D11: John Vukov
AL: Dave Dahlin	X
AL: Edie Jorgensen	X
AL: Richard Maki
AAL: Bette Filley	X

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order by Rick S. at 7:10 p.m.

Vacant Council Seats

Rick S. announced that the District 4 position was open.

Public Comment

Everett Wilcox encouraged the Council to move beyond the sensitive areas ordinance issue because it is a done deal. He felt that we should focus on items that we can have input on such as the growth management work we’re doing and water issues. He suggested that Rick or another representative have frequent discussions with Reagan Dunn or perhaps formally on a monthly basis. He felt that there should be a conservation option for property owners to file a conservation plan. His background as a water chemist was of interest to Tom C. as the Growth Management committee works on planning issues.

Rick S. mentioned that Mid-Puget Sound Fisheries (non-profit) is working on a project for May Valley that balances environmental, economic, and salmon interests.

Motion to approve the Minutes of the February Regular Meeting as submitted was made by Edie J. and 2^nd by Bette F.

Y=Yes , N=Nay, A=Abstention

D1: Rick Spence	Y
D2: Eileen Lane
D3: Bob Davis
D4: OPEN
D5: Tom Carpenter	Y
D6: Dellanie Fragnoli	Y
D7: Marshall Brenden
D8: Dick Fackenthall
D9: Sharon Schimke	Y
D10: Grant Smith	Y
D11: John Vukov
AL: Dave Dahlin	Y
AL: Edie Jorgensen	Y
AL: Richard Maki
AAL: Bette Filley	Y

Treasurer’s Report

Edie J. reported that we have $291 after reimbursement to Tom C. We have $8.20 pending for reimbursement from King County.

Committee Reports

Growth Management Tom C. reported on Growth Management Committee meeting of March 7 with Tom, Edie, and Marshall in attendance. They began work on a draft charter which is now posted on the website. Tom noted the need for accurate maps showing voting districts, growth management boundaries, etc. He asked Marissa if they had any available. She and Tom will touch base after meeting. Dellanie F. will bring maps that were in the Secretary’s files to the next meeting or arrange to drop them off with Tom. He also mentioned that the Cascade Land Conservancy invited Tom (and other interested FCUAC members) to attend a meeting they are holding. Tom will get more details to the FCUAC members via e-mail.

Law & Justice Dave D. reported that there is a move by the KC Executive and KC staff to turn the Sheriff into an appointed position. He asked whether the FCUAC wanted to provide input. He feels strongly that it needs to remain independent of the Executive’s office and having it be an elected position is one of the best ways to ensure that. A vote of the people is required to change it from an elected to an appointed position. Any such vote would be included on a general election ballot.

Communications – Tom C. mentioned that he had sent an e-mail to the Communications committee members regarding 3 open items: expansion of the number of e-mail accounts; mailing lists by district; and the website. Tom feels the website is part of communications so any input from the Committee on design, layout, content, etc. would be appreciated. Dellanie F. said that she had the full mailing list from the election in November and was in the process of splitting it up by district and would provide that to individual members via e-mail or on disk.

Main Topic –

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NONE

Other Business

Rick S. reported that he and other UAC representatives met with Lauren Smith, King County Policy & Government Relations Officer. There is talk of adding 3 more UAC’s. He reported that the rural ombudsman position is going to be a reality as KC is interviewing several people right now. The Rural Majority organization wants to create a rural commission but Rick S. feels that the UAC representatives should comprise any commission. He is still trying to get a meeting with Paul Reitenbach, Harry Reinart, Ray Moser, Julia Larson, Lauren Smith and the other UAC presidents. They were waiting for Paul Carkeek to get some things cleared but he still isn’t ready so the meeting will probably be scheduled regardless of his status.

Rick S. reported that Jennifer Knauer (Flood policy) was suppose to attend this meeting, but she met with Maple Valley last week and it went so poorly that she did not feel need to meet with us. She claims that there is no aquifer recharge area in the Four Creeks Area but Edie J. disagreed with that assertion.

Bette F. brought up an issue that Dick F. raised with her regarding a proposed trail in Hi-Valley to be built by the homeowners association (HOA). What exactly are the HOA’s rights/powers? Are permits, plans etc required? Tom C. will get with Dick F and Bette F. for follow up.

New Business

Edie J. reported that she was contacted by the Issaquah Creek Valley Groundwater Advisory Committee about having her become the Four Creeks representative. Edie expressed interest in the assignment, but the FCUAC has to approve that appointment.

Motion to appoint Edie J. as the FCUAC representative to the Issaquah Creek Valley Groundwater Advisory Committee was made by Dave D. and 2^nd by Grant S.

Y=Yes, N=Nay, A= Abstention

D1: Rick Spence	Y
D2: Eileen Lane
D3: Bob Davis
D4: OPEN
D5: Tom Carpenter	Y
D6: Dellanie Fragnoli	Y
D7: Marshall Brenden
D8: Dick Fackenthall
D9: Sharon Schimke	Y
D10: Grant Smith	Y
D11: John Vukov
AL: Dave Dahlin	Y
AL: Edie Jorgensen	Y
AL: Richard Maki
AAL: Bette Filley	Y

Meeting adjourned at 8:22 pm.

Submitted by:

Dellanie Fragnoli, Secretary

Dated: March 16, 2006