Vashon-Maury Island Community Council
DRAFT Minutes of the Board
November 7, 2005

Present: Marilyn Omey, Jack Barbash, Joan Sells, Mark Meyers, Robin Hess, May Gerstle, Jim English, presiding, Jean Bosch, recording

Minutes Of October 3 approved

Treasurer Report  Checking: $4531.06, Unspent: $4710.40, King Co reimburse expected: $1155.25

Announcements:  

* South Sound Ferry Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday 6:30 PM, Chautauqua
* Transportation Committee new meeting day: Third Thursday, 7:30, McMurray Library
* Governance and Policy Committee meeting Monday night Nov 14.
* Jim to attend UAC Forum Nov. 17, email him to suggest topics for presentation. Jim passed out copies of the June Ops summit as examples. All invited to join the UAC forum, 22010 SE 248th, Maple Valley, 6:30 PM

Public Comment:  none

Routine business: Agenda for VMICC November 21

* “Island Agricultural Business” will be the theme: 5 minute each presentation from VIGA, Forest Stewards, and the Fruit Club. Time after for Q&A. Tom Bangasser will ask Lee Ockinga to invite presenters. Jack will email contact info to Tom. Tom will inform Joan of results for Beachcomber article
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* No motions pending

Note: Tax Committee presentation to be done at a special meeting in January

Board Action Items

1. Budget approved to send to full Council:

Committees			         $2,700
Outreach	 				1,250
Office eqpt and supplies		   500
Insurance					3,750
Consultant, special events 		1,800
	Total			      	       $10,000

Note: Jim requests examples of how committees have spent $ in the past.

2.  Motion to spend $100 to purchase a thank-you ferry for Mike Sudduth approved. Will be presented at the December meeting when Mike appears with Matt Bergman to do a ferry report. 

3.  Tom Bangasser will provide a paper recycling box for Council meetings.

4.  VMICC Sponsorship

Concern with IERE’s use of VMICC name on their brochure, which seems to imply support for the renewable energy project.  Discussion of how VMICC has spent committee support funds in the past. Motion made and approved: 
“The VMICC Board moves that in the future (and for any brochure reprint) that IERE request permission before the VMICC name is listed as a supporter.”

May will inform Rita Schenk of the motion.

Note: VMICC can use County-granted funds to purchase goods and services but cannot grant funds to another organization (Bong Sto Domingo)

5.  Economic Committee will meet November 10, 7, McMurray, to choose a new chair. Mark will attend.

Discussion Items

1.  Idea for January meeting: Governance and Policy give a thumbnail presentation of how to approach the question of committee charters, guidelines on how to manage and launch committees. Marilyn noted that each committee should have a charter approved by the Board.

2.  Board retreat:  Scheduled for Saturday,  Feb 11, 2006. Board will host the committee chairs at lunch at Country Club, 11-2. Mark will reserve.

Topic: How can VMICC be more effective, what works with the committees, how to improve the committee structure and coordination with the Board.

3.  Board Officers

The following will be running for office at the December Board meeting:
Jim-president, Jean-secretary.  Marilyn willing to run for vice president, Joan not running for any office

Committee Reports:

Spokespeople, Peter Ray: King County is installing 11 “share the road with bicycles” signs at locations identified by the committee.  County wants VMICC endorsement, motion made and approved. Jim will notify the County of the approval.

Septic PUD
Unclear what direction the Septic PUD Committee is taking. Jim will host an informal meeting with Steve Graham, tentatively Tuesday, Nov 15, 8 AM Sound Food.  There will also be a committee report at the next VMICC meeting.

Transportation Committee
Letter from Jeremy Pratt distributed, in which he informs the County he refuses to pay a ticket for improper parking at the north end dock. Vickie has met with the County re increased parking at the north end. She has counted 130-150 cars parked on the street. Bunker Trail residents have asked for exclusive right to park on the highway. Vickie is looking for two acres of land for a new parking lot, which could be classed as a Park and Ride if Metro buses stop there. 

Kudos to Vickie for all of her hard work, and for staying ahead of problems that could become major.


Recorded/submitted by Jean Bosch, VMICC Board Secretary