VMICC Executive Board Meeting April 7, 2003 Meeting began at 7:15 p.m., Chinook Elementary School Present were Jim English, Gayle Sommers, Dan Schueler, Jolene Lamb, Jack Barbash, Allison Jones, Yvonne Kuperberg, and Marilyn Omey. Guests present were Joan Sells, and Bong Sto Domingo. I. Welcome ? Previous Minutes: The minutes were approved as written. ? Changes to the Agenda: None II. Treasurer's Report ? Report was approved as written. III. Announcements ? There was a victory in land use regarding Glacier. Jolene discussed the mail that comes to the post office box from King County and the best way to disperse it was planned. Motion was made and revised several times by Marilyn. Final motion was made for Jolene to forward disperse mail that comes to the post office box as appropriate, and Dan will work with Bong to get e-notices from King County that can be sent to the email list. Motion was seconded by Yvonne and approved by the Board. ACTION ITEM: Dan will work with Bong to have King County Departments send information via email. ? 2003 King County Plans: Bong distributed the plan to each board member. The document lists the work plan for each department within King County for the year. ? Voice of Vashon Request for Letter of Support: Jim presented a draft letter for the Voice of Vashon as requested and approved via email to support their request for funding so that the broadcast capabilities can be extended to cover the islands of Vashon and Maury. Concerns were voiced that procedure demands that this request be made in the form of a motion to the general council. Jim will contact Voice of Vashon and ask them to present a motion at the next general council meeting. The deadline for the letter is the middle of May. ACTION ITEM: Jim will contact Voice of Vashon regarding making a motion at the general council meeting. * Report of Resolutions: Sharon Nelson of Dow Constantine's Office responded to the Council's anti-war and civil rights resolutions. She reported that the King County Council has decided not to get involved in universal resolutions at this time. * Critical Areas Ordinance: The Critical Areas group will be coming back in June to make another, more informative presentation. NOTE: The King County Critical Areas Ordinance is undergoing major revisions. All counties MUST identify and protect critical areas under the Growth Management Act. To comply with State law, King County is updating land-use regulations that protect environmentally sensitive areas (including steep slopes, fish and wildlife habitat, wetlands, streams, and rivers) and public health and safety. King County is required in this update to include the best available science as a basis for the protections. * Rural Drainage Fee: Sharon Nelson of Dow Constantine's Office sent a report to Jim regarding the Rural Drainage Fee. Sharon estimates that 2.2 million has been collected. It was supposed to go to storm drainage but very little of the money has. Although only a small percentage of the funds were supposed to go to the Katy Vanderpool studies, it appears most of the money is in fact going there. The council can expect to hear more about this issue in the future. NOTE: King County's Surface Water Management Fee for unincorporated King County & Vashon Island: King County is required to provide surface water management services by state and federal law. The surface water management program identifies, prevents and manages the impacts of development on water runoff like flooding, erosion, pollution, and low stream flows due to sedimentation. King County's surface water management fee is based on the average amount of impervious surface on residential properties and the overall amount and parcel size of commercial properties. Residential property owners pay a flat $102 annual fee. Commercial property owners pay on an incremental scale based on how much of their parcel is impervious or hard, (buildings, roads and parking lots for example) and the size of the parcel. Low-income senior citizens and the disabled are exempt. This year, new discounts and a cost-sharing program, aimed at reducing the amount of impervious surface on commercial parcels are available. This year, the fee was increased by ordinance and with passage of the 2002 King County budget. Please call the reception desk at King County's Water and Land Resources Division (206) 296-6519 to talk with a surface water customer service representative. IV. Public Comment ? None V. Items for Board Discussion/Action ? Board Member Elections: Due to the resignation of the beloved Kyle Cruver, the Board sought a replacement in accordance with the applicable bylaws and policies. Three candidates expressed interest: Joan Sells, Dr. George Gey, and Lee Miller. Lee Miller was only interested if there was no one else to serve. Dr. George Gey submitted a letter of interest, but was unable to interview due to work conflicts. Joan Sells submitted a letter of interest and was interviewed by the board. The candidate left the room after discussion had ended and the board took a vote. Joan Sells was elected unanimously. ? Traffic Light on Vashon: The King County Department of Transportation is requesting feedback on installing a traffic light at the four-way stop in Vashon. Jack will submit an emergency motion at the next general council meeting to write a letter to the Road Services on behalf of the council to disapprove with suggestion. ? Transfer Station: A letter was received by someone who works at the Transfer Station informing the Council of expected service reduction of 2 days per week and urging the council to take action. ACTION ITEM: Jim and Bong will contact the King Count Solid Waste Division to find out more information. Jack will contact Mary Lang. Both parties will be asked to present information to the council. King County Solid Waste Division (206) 296-6542; E-mail: website.swd@metrokc.gov VI. Routine Business ? TLC Funds: TLC is requesting their funds that the Council is holding for them to pay a lobbyist who has been working for the organization to save the ferry. The Board discussed that the funds were raised by the group under the name of TLC, and organization created outside of the VMICC transportation committee for the purposes of raising funds for lobbying. There was some discrepancy on this issue, but the Board agreed to write a check to Sally Fox, c/o TLC for the balance of the funds. ACTION ITEM: Jolene will cut a check to Sally Fox, c/o TLC for the balance of the TLC funds. ? Letterhead: A draft of the new letterhead was reviewed. The letterhead will be finalized with the current email address and website and new Board Member once Joan is approved by the general council. Some letterhead will be printed. ? Parliamentary Training: Several Board Members attended a parliamentary training through the United Way. Information was shared to the other members. ? In-House Parliamentarian: Jim appointed Marilyn Omey as our in-house parliamentarian. For instances when we need an outside parliamentarian, one will be appointed on a as needed basis. ? CERT: Gayle presented information about a speaker on Emergency Readiness who was recommended by Rick Frye. A motion was made to direct the emergency preparedness committee to plan a meeting with the speaker on a date outside of general council meetings and authorize them to pay her up to $400.00 for her services. ? Park District Fees: Gayle and Jim will meet with the Park District on Wednesday at 3 p.m. ? Agenda for April Meeting: Earth Day theme: Green Works, someone from a native plants educational group, and the new Sustainable Practices Committee will present. Meeting was Adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Minutes Prepared By: Allison Jones, Secretary