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January 2, 2008
– Committee members present: Dick Shockley, Diane Volkersz,
Christie Francis, Dick DeBernardis, Doug Marshall, Kerri Payne,
Jerry Kawasaki, EJ Engler, Margaret Jarrett, Warren Vaughan (CP)
Community members present:
Matt Donnelly, Doug & Linda Black, Dick Fluke, Dick & Kathy Huttinga,
Jane Ward, Patti Steinmuller, Alison Thompson, Jill Allen
Old Business:
Dick S. motioned to accept
the Dec. 19th minutes; Dick D. seconded; motion
carried. Financial report: Kerri said that our current
balance is unchanged at $3,928.35. Transportation Plan update:
Dick S. stated that we are soliciting input from this committee and
from the community. Diane said that she will give an update when
the most recent draft has been posted to our webpage. Christie said
that she would try to get the draft posted as soon as possible, so
that both the committee and the public could weigh-in with their
comments and suggestions. Dick S. encouraged people to make
comments – give them your wish list with hopes for the future.
Diane and Dick D. asked that you funnel all input to them by Jan. 16th,
so that our formal draft can be submitted shortly thereafter.
Guiding Principles community outreach assignments: Dick S. said
that we are trying to get more people aware of the 11 principles and
are still soliciting input to see if there may even be more than the
11 current principles that need to be developed. Get people to
visit our webpage. Since the last meeting on Dec. 19th
we were supposed to have gone through the 2nd list of
area residents that had not participated in any of our planning
activities. Only a couple of people had done this, so Dick S. read
through the list of individuals (not including trusts, corporations
or subdivisions). People on the committee and from the community
agreed to contact those they knew or felt comfortable contacting.
Christie stated that we should let these people know about the
process and ask that they fill out the survey and the Guiding
Principles worksheet. Dick S. asked that we contact those on our
personal lists by the first meeting in February. The next phase
will cover those that have been missed via cold calls, letters,
etc. In the meantime we should introduce ourselves, explain that
we’re developing a Neighborhood Plan, and ask that they address the
Guiding Principles worksheet. They can be written out or filled in
on the webpage. We will provide copies of the Guiding Principles
worksheet that include the web address. Warren will prepare the new
version containing contact information. Dick S. asked that Warren
provide us a fresh draft of his “very rough draft” of our community
plan, so that we can use it as a tool. Let people know that it is a
working document. Warren has outlined the “holes” in that
document. Gateway Plan writing assignments: Dick S. said
that we need a basic history of Salesville to fill in one of those
holes. Christies offered to get the history from Debbie Allsop.
The committee should download the document, read it and fill in any
information you can gather. We are looking for history and facts;
anyone can contribute. Warren will speak with or send a letter to
the Gateway Fire Dept. to gather its input. The final draft will be
distributed community wide, hopefully by the end of January. People
should try to fill in these holes by the next meeting on Jan. 16th.
Diane mentioned that developers in our area will want to review both
our neighbor plan and transportation guidelines. Dick S. asked that
all writing assignments be covered by Jan. 16th.
Community Associations outreach: Dick S. said that he will be
talking to the school and fire districts, as well as Gateway
businesses. He and Kerri will cover the businesses together,
probably in February. Warren asked Dick D. about the next large
landowners meeting and Dick said he hoped it would be held by the
end of this month.
New Business:
Our next community event
“Putting the Pieces Together – Policy Development for Rural Gateway”
cannot be held in the community center on Jan. 17th, so
Wednesday, January 30th was decided upon. Warren
will prepare and send an announcement out to all members of our
planning area and hopes to send it out the week of Jan. 14th.
Dick S. stated that this event will include specific discussion of
principles which will lead to policies. We have used small group
discussion in the past which seems to have been viable. Or, should
we use a new format? Warren distributed the “Goal Elements Matrix”
which will be used at that event. He said that the first page
covered broader issues, whereas the other pages covered more
specific topics. He asked several questions including, “Are these
the right issues to discuss? What can be changed? Are they
biased?” He wants feedback as soon as possible. Warren said to
stress that this event will cover rural issues. Matt
Donnelly asked if our website could give a description of this
planning process to date, as well as what our goals are as a group.
Several committee members felt that was a reasonable request. Dick
S. said that we have heard from people in our community that they
want a neighborhood plan. Our area is part of the county growth
planning policy, but we can fine-tune it (policy) to fit our own
needs. Linda Black asked, “When we get the plan in place, will the
property owners within the planning area have to abide by it?”
Kerri responded that if you (we) want any say in this
process, this is the place and forum to voice your opinions. Warren
offered to visit with the Blacks and Matt immediately after the
meeting. Getting back to the event discussion, Warren confirmed
that the format will be similar to past events; there will be an
introduction about the process and what we’re trying to accomplish,
there will be cookies and coffee, and group discussion. Please let
him know your comments or suggestions. Christie asked about future
continuing education dates/topics and Warren said he would add more
info in on the 30th. Warren also stated that the Goal
Elements Matrix document would be fine-tuned by the 16th.
2008 community events topics/schedule: Dick S. said that
from now on we would probably have at least one event per month to
explore specific topics. We will discuss this later. Dick D. asked
if we might have a speaker on land use/subdivisions/property values,
etc. and Warren said that would be very appropriate. Christie
questioned how conservation easements work . . . Are they a
compliment to our plan? Are they a safety mechanism for the
landowner? Warren said that the answers are dependent upon specific
goals. Dick S. suggested that this might be a good topic at one of
the large landowner venues. Patti Steinmuller asked that we let
Lauri Olsen know as soon as possible about planned events.
Vaughan Advisory:
Warren commented that the
County is talking about big-picture issues in, around, and outside
of Gateway . . . “either we do it, or they will”.
Kerri motioned to close the
meeting; Dick D. seconded; motion carried. Next meeting: Jan. 16th
@ 7 pm in the GG Community Center.
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