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November 13, 2005
Minutes
Board President, Bruce Johnson started the meeting at 11:32 declaring a quorum (76 member present 54 members required for quorum) assembled.
Tom Miller discussed the
Don Killingbeck presented the budget. The detailed budget report was available on the literature table outside the sanctuary. Don reported that the budgeted income increased by $14,000 but the increase in salaries and utility costs took it all. Don pointed out the extra column is what he would consider a rejuvenated budget with increased income. Don also pointed out the positive steps the church is taking including the building work, the small groups program and the committee of the future. Russ Eberhart asked for an explanation of the Frontiers of Knowledge line item. John Mendonca asked if the additional utility cost due to facility rental had been analyzed. Don said no, but the rental rates were increased modestly. Grant McBroom made a motion to accept the budget as presented. The motion was seconded and approved by a unanimous voice vote.
Rich Atwater presented an update on the Building Renovation Project. He reported that the Board approved a project that would cost $1,348,000 and that the finance committee is working on the financing. He expects digging to start in May or June and the project to be done in the fall. Ron Kieper mentioned a rain leak he noticed one evening at choir practice. Water was coming down the second exposed girder in the SE side of the sanctuary. Questions were raised about summer services, child-care and restroom facilities. Summer services are on. The child-care details will be looked at. Restrooms will be available although not as convenient.
Bruce Johnson presented the By-Law changes. Meredith Granger asked if the Office Administrator would be an ex-officio member of the council. Russ Eberhart suggested that the By-Laws reference the “current” edition of Roberts Rules of Order. Mary Branson moved to accept the By-Law changes. The motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote.
Bruce Johnson presented the nominees to the nominating committee. They are Lucia Fox, Debi Griffith, Ron Kamstra, Karen Rasmussen and Sara Reed-Purvis. Rich Atwater moved that they all be elected. The motion was seconded and all were approved by a voice vote.
Bruce Johnson opened the floor to other business and there was none.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:06
Mike Middleton Secretary to the Board