Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association

Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting

May 13, 2010

550 Davis Street, Unit 25, San Francisco, CA 94111

The meeting began at 6:06 pm and was called to order by President Bill Sauro.

Board members in attendance in addition to President Sauro: Morton Beebe, Bob Harrer, Jonathan Middlebrook, Carol Parlette, Felix Rodriguez,.

Board members who were absent: Joe Wyman, Bill Benkavitch, Linda Schwartz, Mary Lou Licwinko and Diana Taylor.

1. Quorum Call. There were seven Board members in attendance.

2. Approval of Minutes. The minutes of the March, 2010 meeting were approved as amended, unanimously. These minutes had previously been sent to Board members for comment via email.

3. Treasurer’s Report. Carol Parlette distributed the Income Statement and Budget Summary Report. The current balance is $5,246. During the budget discussion, the Board reviewed 2010 membership renewal status

5. Old Business.

a. NE Embarcadero Study. The board discussed the release of the final recommendations from the Planning Department regarding the Sewall Lots and the NE Waterfront. It was reiterated that the Port is the client, paying for the study and the results will be reflected.

b. Musto Building. Seismic upgrades are underway and changes in use and height are going to be going before the Planning Department soon.

c. Annual Meeting. The format and plans for the meeting were discussed. There are 11 nomineees for 11 board positions so the board can be elected by acclimation.

NEW BOARD:

1. Morton Beebe - Photographer; resident of Telegraph Landing.

2. Bill Benkavitch - Consulting Engineer; resident of The Gateway.

3. Steve Chen - Business Owner, 5A5 Steak Lounge at 244 Jackson St..

4. Al Dockus - Investigator & Retired US Postal Inspector, Resident of Telegraph Landing.

5. Bob Harrer - Retired Energy Company Executive; resident of Telegraph Landing.

6. Mary Lou Licwinko - Attorney, resident of 733 Front Street.

7. Jonathan Middlebrook - Retired English Professor; resident of The Commons.

8. Carol Parlette - Retired Association Consultant; resident of The Commons.

9. Felix Rodriguez - Architect; resident of The Commons.

10. Bill Sauro - Retired Advertising/TV Executive; resident of The Commons.

11. Diana Taylor - Nursing Professor; resident of The Commons.

Similarly, the bylaw revisions have been noticed to all members and their adoption can be undertaken by voice vote at the meeting. Wine will be served by Hornblower and light snacks will be purchased by the BCNA.

5. New Business.

a. Area Crime the Entertainment Commission. President Sauro stated that there was no database or even directory of the clubs on Broadway. He said the Connie Hazel had started a project to document the clubs locations, Police reports, ABC infractions and other data. The board agreed that this would be a worthwhile project for the BCNA in the coming year.

6. Approve Next Meeting Dates. The following dates were approved:

Annual Meeting, Thursday, June 3, 2010, 6 pm aboard the Santa Rosa Ferryboat, Pier 3.

Board Meeting, Thursday, July 15, 2010, 6 pm, location TBD.

Social Event: TBD in August or September.

7. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

William H. Sauro

President and Acting Secretary