ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH BOARD MEETING
September 13, 2006
Minutes
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Officers |
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Johnson,
Bruce |
President |
Present |
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Wetzel,
Ed |
Treasurer |
Present |
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Rempel,
John |
V
President |
Absent |
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Middleton,
Mike |
Secretary |
Present |
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Board
Members |
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Bartley,
Brian |
Exp 2007 |
Present |
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Merriman,
Sharon |
Exp 2008 |
Present |
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Evans,
Sarah |
Exp 2007 |
Absent |
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Spencer,
Gary |
Exp 2008 |
Present |
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Stanis,
Suzanne |
Exp 2007 |
Absent |
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Burnett,
Frank |
Exp 2009 |
Present |
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Wiesinger,
Eric |
Exp 2007 |
Present |
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Griffith,
Debi |
Exp 2009 |
Absent |
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Dunkin,
Ray |
Exp 2008 |
Present |
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Murphy,
John |
Exp 2009 |
Absent |
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Hansen,
Carol |
Exp 2008 |
Present |
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Rasmussen,
Karen |
Exp 2009 |
Absent |
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Others
Present |
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Clear,
Bruce |
Minister |
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Gavin,
Chris |
Office
Adm. |
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Clear,
Nancy |
RE |
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Atwater,
Rich |
BRP Chair |
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Miller,
Babette |
Council
Co-Chair |
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Burns,
John |
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Rempel,
Victoria |
Council
Co-Chair |
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Burns,
Linda |
Parents
day out |
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Huffman,
Dottie |
Organist
emeritus |
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Bruce Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Minutes of the June 14 and August 9 meetings were approved.
Ed reported that the cash flow YTD is –$45.36. Ed attributed this good showing to the Auction and the Good Shepherd rent. A motion was made to replace Bonnie’s name on all accounts with Chris’s name. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Rich made a copy of the budget available. He said they are working within the budget and the current thrust is the RE wing. There will be a work session this Saturday. To provide two temporary, approved fire exits, the stairs will need a handrail and the elevator shaft will need to be blocked off. Rich will provide the Board with a list of unfunded work prioritized into three categories. Rowe predicts a high probability of being done by Thanksgiving. Rich said that access to bathrooms would gradually improve. Mike will ask the Adult Forum to stop early (15min.) to alleviate crowding in the lobby. Victoria and Babette will present an “Opening Event” plan at the next Board meeting.
Dottie would like the Board to consider reinstituting a $7,500 versatility improvement for the organ that was canceled for financial reasons. This will be added to Rich’s list.
Dottie discussed the search for an organist. Currently we won’t be able to hire one till the new-year due to availability.
Bruce J would like us to take some time to review the minutes.
John Rempel has resigned as Vice President due to greater demands at his business. The Board thanks John for his service. Possible replacements were discussed and agreed upon. Bruce J will ask if they wish to serve.
Karen Rasmussen has resigned from the Board and Nominating committee for health reasons. The Board thanks Karen for her service and wishes her well.
Jim Catellier has resigned from the Building committee because he will be moving out of town. The Board thanks Jim for his service.
Linda presented the Parents Day Out budget for approval. Linda and Victoria believe it is a good idea to get background checks on the teachers. A motion was made to institute background checks and approve the Parents Day Out budget. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
Bruce C presented his report. The American Sign-Language translation running concurrent with the sermon received positive feedback and attracted interest.
Nancy presented her report. Carly is doing well.
New Business
The Board signed up for social hour next week (Sept 17) so bring snacks.
The Canvass and Budget committee combined for 2007. They will be working on priorities derived from the “Rejuvenating the Budget” survey. The construction loan will convert to a mortgage early in 2007 and be serviced by the capital campaign funds for two additional years.
A motion was made to make the Web-master a Board appointed position and to appoint John Mendonca as the first master. The motion was seconded and passed.
Accolades were given to Bruce Johnson, John Mendonca, Nancy Clear and Bruce Clear for hosting the All Souls open house. Good fun on a nice day.
The meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM
Mike Middleton, Secretary to the Board