[Bboa-members] A response to Dan Augustine

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I can go to the meeting--need time and location asap.  Keith Fisher
L-dock    409 1287.   Would like some background via phone if possible. Have read only 3 emails on this berthing fee rate-hike.
 Can remember in the early 70s paying $.85 per foot. Ready for that?

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From: "David Talton" <DKTalton at comcast.net> 

> I just became aware of the bboa a couple of months ago. At that time there 
> was a request for someone to attend the Waterfront Commission Meeting and 
> not much else. I agree with Laura, other than the monthly meeting request I 
> haven't heard of any concrete plan of organization. 
> I will be happy to attend tonight's meeting and voice whatever we feel needs 
> to be addressed, however, I believe I read an email a few weeks ago that 
> stated the commission doesn't have to answer any questions put to it. I am 
> new to this so if those of you in the know can give some direction I will 
> carry the torch and ask the questions or do whatever we need to do to get 
> them to be accountable for our dollars. It sounds like it is the same old 
> bureaucratic BS to me. I don't live in Berkeley but it's the same story you 
> put people in a position of power, whether elected or worse - appointed and 
> they forget who they are supposed to be serving. 
> 
> Dave Talton 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: bboa-members-bounces at berkeleyboa.org 
> [mailto:bboa-members-bounces at berkeleyboa.org] On Behalf Of laura a watt 
> Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 7:32 AM 
> To: Bboa-members at berkeleyboa.org 
> Subject: Re: [Bboa-members] A response to Dan Augustine 
> 
> I'd be happy to be more active, although I can't make tonight's 
> meeting -- and up until now, I've never really gotten much of a sense 
> of something to be active IN? and I'm not actually a berkeley 
> resident, but I'm happy to attend occasional meetings and sign things 
> and make phone calls if needed... 
> 
> thanks, 
> laura watt 
> 
> 
> 
> >Great! We've started a discussion! 
> > 
> >There must be others lurking out there in cyberspace 
> >eavesdropping on these notes without ever speaking up. 
> > Your thoughts and opinions are valid -we need to hear 
> >them, you need to communicate therm and they have to 
> >be expressed to the City of Berkeley. 
> > 
> >The BBOA is simply about being heard, and finding ways 
> >to validate our positions with actual proof. It's 
> >about taking responsibility for a beatiful place. It's 
> >about demanding that those who make these decisions be 
> >responsible and proactive. There are things we can all 
> >do to help that are nonrefutable and WILL make a 
> >difference. But we have to actually get it done. They 
> >are simple things like noticing problems and writing 
> >them down, Writing letters to important people, 
> >having petitions signed. Believe it or not - 50 
> >signatures can make a huge impression! 
> > 
> >Thanks for the follow up Brian! 
> > 
> >On another note - I resigned due to lack of 
> >consistency in the leadership meetings and planning. 
> >And it happened a few months ago. My reasons were 
> >simple - lack of definite leadership, and 
> >non-completion of organized tasks. Clear goals were 
> >developed, and some strategies agreed upon; however 
> >those who took on the responsibility to intiate these 
> >strategies never did so, and the rest of us were left 
> >out, not knowing what to do next. I understand this is 
> >vague -but I don't like to point fingers as it will 
> >solve nothing. 
> > 
> >As it is, I am not walking away from a commitment that 
> >I made, rather it seems the commitment has walked away 
> >from me. If others are willing to consider 
> >reorganizing this into an effective proactive 
> >organization then I would be happy and excited to take 
> >part. I know this is a lengthy explanation, but I 
> >value my integrity and thought it important to explain 
> >my frustrations. Especially since I know of others who 
> >feel the same way. 
> > 
> >I am willing to take part, as are Brian and Zach. 
> >Anyone else care to step out of the shadows and join a 
> >good cause? 
> > 
> > 
> >Thanks for reading! 
> > 
> >Dan Augustine 
> > 
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