HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE JANUARY 13 2026 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES.
- Outgoing Treasurer Linda Futrell reported that expenses exceeded income in both November and December. At year end, the FHA’s bank balance was $4,405.90. The Board adopted a revised budget for 2026 which projected a net annual increase of $8,955.
- Linda was thanked her for her service as Treasurer. Previous treasurer Tracy Corbin will step in temporarily during January and February. Cathryn Flynn of East Pier has offered to serve as volunteer Treasurer starting in March.
- Events chair BettyAnn Kram provided an update on the FHA Annual Membership Meeting, which will be held on Saturday morning February 21 at the Bay Model. Setup will begin at 8:00 a.m., a breakfast buffet will begin at 9:00 with mingling until the meeting begins at 10:00-11:30. A silent auction will follow with tear down beginning about noon. This event will be free for FHA members and will cost $15 for each guest. More details will be announced later. The FHA is seeking sponsors to offset the cost of the meeting. Participating sponsors will be acknowledged in the Floating Times. Secretary Karen Tischler will launch a SignUp volunteer website with the various volunteer positions needed.
- President Peter Miller initiated a discussion of in-person Board meetings at the East Pier home of Wilford Welch and Carole Angermeir. It was agreed to try a hybrid meeting (in person or Zoom) on February 10 as a trial run.
- Past President Pete Hudson announced that Red Shield Insurance is now requiring the installation of a sump pump before renewing or issuing new homeowner policies. Thanks to the efforts of Pete and Candice Gold, the FHA has arranged with A&R Plumbing to provide 5%-10% discounts on new installations. See accompanying post for more details.
- Public Relations and Marketing chair Julie Durbin nominated Larry Clinton of Gate 6 ½ to the new position of Sausalito Floating Homes Historian. The motion passed with unanimous approval.
- Larry reported that there have been no responses to his notice for a replacement Floating Times Editor Position and he will be stepping down in August. Anyone interested in volunteering for this position should contact Larry.
- Private Tour Chair Lewis Shireman requested contact information for past tour participants and Karen offered to send contact lists from the previous tour director while awaiting an updated membership database. Pete Hudson still seeks volunteers to assist with that update.
- Emergency Preparedness chair Flo Hoylman announced that 52 homes have registered for free smoke alarm installations Saturday, Jan. 24 from the American Red Cross. She will have an announcement soon about upcoming Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) classes.