Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association

Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting

June 8, 2006

Sotheby’s International Realty

117 Greenwich Street, San Francisco

The meeting was called to order at 6:09 PM by President Fred Allardyce.

Board members in attendance in addition to President Allardyce were Debra Bleemer, Art Samuelson, Carol Parlette, Lee Radner, and Bill Sauro. Marketing Committee chair Connie Hazel was also present.

It was suggested that the Secretary e-mail Board minutes to the Board members prior to the next Board meeting.

Minutes of the May 2, 2006, Board of Directors meeting were distributed. Director Sauro, made a motion, that was seconded, to accept the minutes. The motion passed.

Director Parlette, as Treasurer, distributed the Treasurer’s Report. Director Sauro made a motion, that was seconded, to accept the report. The motion passed. It was requested that detail of the expenditures be provided to the Board at some future time.

There was discussion of the Safety Fair held June 7, 2006.

Director Parlette distributed draft copies of the Articles of Incorporation. Director Sauro made a motion, that was seconded, that the Articles be adopted with the purposes changed to generally conform to those in the draft bylaws. The motion passed.

There was discussion of the bylaws. Director Sauro made a motion, that was seconded, that Article I, Section 2, delete the language in the draft, and replace it with “BCNA is comprised of the northeast waterfront of San Francisco.” The motion passed. Director Samuelson asked to be recorded as voting against the motion.

It was agreed that BCNA approved of the existing map of the Barbary Coast neighborhood that is on The Barbary Coast News Web site.

Director Parlette made a motion, that was seconded, that Article I, Section 3, be stricken. The motion passed. Director Samuelson asked to be recorded as voting against the motion.

President Allardyce appointed Director Sauro to prepare the bylaws in such a manner that they could be presented to the Board, with two-thirds Board approval necessary for adoption. It was noted that the Articles would have to be renumbered.

There was consensus that proxy voting would not be allowed, and that voting at a Membership Meeting could be in person, by e-mail, or by U.S. mail, although President Allardyce opined that those who did not have e-mail should get into the 2000s.

There was consensus that the Board of Directors should meet at least quarterly and additionally at the call of the Chair.

There was consensus to generally keep Article IV, Sections 4, 5, 6, and 7 with certain changes. In Section 6, a Board member could be present in person or by electronic means. In Section 7, The New Robert’s Rules of Order (Revised) shall govern except as otherwise provided in these bylaws.

Article V, Section 2, will provide for six additional members.

Article VII--Members may vote in person, by e-mail, or by U.S. mail.

Article VIII--Section 2 needs to be worded so that checks can be signed if the Treasurer is not available. Section 4 will delete the word “special.”

Article XI--Change the heading to BCNA and Records. Delete the sentence, “Guest speakers at meetings must be specifically authorized by the president, and approved by the Board.” Add the word “elected” between the words “for” and “political.”

Article XII--Delete.

Director Parlette made a motion, that was seconded, to send the bylaws to the Board at a future meeting, with a recommendation for adoption. The motion passed. Director Samuelson asked to be recorded as voting against the motion.

Director Radner made a motion, that was seconded, that BCNA support Jay Folberg for Port Commission. The motion passed.

Marketing Committee--There was consensus that Ms. Hazel could modify the Barbary Coast Map that appears on The Barbary Coast News Web site as she saw fit, since there are no specific boundaries for BCNA. Ms. Hazel, as Chair, reported on the BCNA merchandise that is available for sale through The Barbary Coast News Web site.

There was discussion of money laundering of the income received from the sale of BCNA merchandise. There was consensus that this was inappropriate, and that income should be reported properly on the BCNA income tax returns.

Director Parlette made a motion, that was seconded, that BCNA approved the use of the BCNA logo on mugs and T-shirts currently offered for sale, that BCNA should have control of the revenue and expenses related to these items, that future items be approved by the Board in advance, and that the BCNA logo be registered as a trademark. The motion passed.

The next Board meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2006, at 6:00 PM at Hornblower Yachts, Pier 3, San Francisco.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Art Samuelson, Secretary Emeritus