HAWTHORNE HILLS COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Magnuson Park, Bldg. #30

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

President Bonnie Miller called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM, in Bldg. 30 Magnuson Park.

President Miller welcomed the trustees and guests.

Trustees

Present:

Bonnie Miller Dorothy Neville Shelley Hartnett Carolyn Chapman

Saundra Aker Nancy Bittner Arden Forray Joan Oates

George Holzapfel Mary Savage Andrea G Sanford Vance Thompson Magdel Tobe

Absent:

Greg Schell Margaret Thouless Gail Chiarello

Guests: See attached list.

President’s Report

President Miller handed out a correspondence packet (attached).

Secretary’s Report

A motion to approve the June Trustee’s meeting minutes with clarification on the position held by Dorothy Neville on the PDA, was made my G. Holzapfel, seconded by M. Tobe. The minutes were voted on and approved unanimously.

Treasurer's Report

Carolyn Chapman, Treasurer

Balance beginning June 15, 2005 $8024.00

Total Income 907.73

Total Expenses 1,737.92

Balance ending June15, 2005 $7,193.81

J. Oates, seconded by M. Tobe, made a motion to accept the Treasures report. It was voted on and approved.

Presentations:

Newsletter

The advertising deadline for the HHCC newsletter, “Hawthorne Hills Holler” is September 30^th.

Magel Tobe had repeat advertisers. S. Hartnett had a new one

SDART is a suggested topic for next edition. G. Holzapfel will write an article about neighborhood activity and the SPD.

Friend of Magnuson Park (FOMP)

Vance Thompson gave an update - wetlands and 65^th Street entrance.

North Precinct

Update was given by George Holzapfel. Auto theft has increased, especially park and ride and malls. Jurisdiction has moved to the Seattle Municipal Court, effective July 1,2005. Bate cars will be used. North Precinct Captain (Dan Oliver) is away on assignment. The temporary captain is Mike Washburn.

G. Holzapfel will write an article for the Hawthorne Holler. A motion was made for the HHCC to send a letter supporting increased Police personnel. Motion made by Dorothy Neville, seconded by A.Sanford. The emotion was voted on and passed.

Fire Station

A number of citizens attended the meeting to voice their concerns regarding the procedure and location of Fire Station #38.

The Fire Station requires more space for upgrading than the present site can provide. Much discussion followed about lack of public input, formal presentation, neighborhood needs, and following a formal process.

Joan Oats, seconded by Arden Forray, made this motion:

The HHCC will sent letter in protest to postpone the vote by the full Seattle City Council on the location of Fire Stations #38, stating there was no pubic input and no formal presentation for public input was held. The motion was voted on, and passed unanimously. The City of Seattle will plan a meeting with the immediate neighbors. HHCC will contact the appropriate people to have a meeting and have input for proceed in the site selection for Fire Station #38.

A flyer will be made for the upcoming Fire Station meeting. Emails will be sent to City Council members.

Land Use Update

B. Miller submitted a proposal for a small and simple grant (Seattle) for Princeton Circle for submission to the city. It was seconded, voted on and approved.

Bylaws

The HHCC bylaws need updating to allow votes by email. The bylaws should be in congruence with the State. D. Neville will review and propose bylaws changes at the January trustees’ meeting.

HHCC Trustee Position

George Bertsch has resigned. All are asked for recommendations for the open Trustee position.

The next trustees’ meeting will be Wednesday, January 18, 2006, Building 30, Magnuson Park, 7:30-9:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Shelley D. Hartnett

Secretary