June 6, 2000 Bot Minutes

Approved

Minutes

Board of Trustees

Mount Vernon Unitarian Church

June 6, 2000


	Trustees Present	Also Present
1	Oma Elliot, Vice-Chairman	Kenn Hurto (ex-officio)
2	Carrie Alexander	Linda Olson Peebles (ex-officio)
3	Ron Brandt	Joan Wamsley, Treasurer
4	Bill Clontz
5	Al Erickson
6	Nancy Fox
7	Leila Goodman
8	Ken Grabowski
9	Bob Kuhns
10	Carl Lohmann
11	Robby Tinker


	Trustees Absent	Also Absent
	Scott Shepard, Chairman


Call to Order	The meeting was called to order by the Vice-Chairman at 7:05 PM.

Opening Words	Opening words were read by Ken Grabowski.

Acceptance of March 2000 BOT Minutes	*It was moved, seconded and passed that the May 9, 2000 BOT minutes be accepted as corrected* (with correction of typo on page two: change ‘he’ to ‘The’.

Acceptance of May 2000 Financial Statement	*It was moved, seconded and passed that the financial statement be accepted.*

Concerns	1 - Ron Brandt asked if the BOT would deal with the Music Director situation during the meeting. It was indicated that Ken Grabowski was taking the lead on this item and nothing was scheduled for the evening. It was also noted that a draft letter to the Music Director regarding insurance for use of space in Hollin Hall had been composed and was being reviewed. Also, Oma Elliot indicated that a notebook would be completed that would include email and other relevant correspondence on the issue. Acknowledgement letters will be sent out to the senders.

Agenda Adjustments	1 - Upon request by Leila Goodman, an item was added to old business regarding Honorees for the upcoming Sunday service. 2 - After a request by Ron Brandt to add an item to address the reprimand letter to the Music Director, the BOT voted to defer the issue until the BOT retreat when the Chairman could be in attendance.

ACTION (Old Business)

Fort Hunt Cooperative Preschool Budget	*The BOT passed, as proposed, the Fort Hunt Cooperative Preschool Budget.*

MVUC Rental Policy	Kenn Hurto reviewed the status of rental activities at the church. He is handling most of the day-to-day issues. Al Erickson requested a copy of the guidelines/fees that are in effect. A copy is to be provided at the next BOT meeting. Kenn will check further into the issue of the quoted rates for Jay and Bea Holmes.

Windmill Benches	*The BOT unanimously approved the Windmill Committee’s request to purchase and install three benches.*

Honorees for Recognition Sunday	Leila Goodman informed the BOT on the Honorees to be announced at the upcoming Sunday service. It was suggested that Bruce Vogelsinger be added to the list.

BREAK

DISCUSSION (NEW BUSINESS)
UU Social Justice Membership for MVUC	After a limited discussion, *the BOT voted unanimously to approve budgeting in UU Social Justice Membership.*

INFORMATIONAL SHARING

Minister’s Report	Written report provided

MRE’s Report	Linda Peebles referred to her written report. She also questioned the BOT as to what the BOT would be doing about recent emails to her from the Music Director. Carl inquired about assistance in mediation and it was indicated that the Chairman was researching the issue.

Treasurer’s Report	Joan Wamsley announced that the Flea Market and associated activities had brought in over $4000.

Chair’s Report	Written report provided.

Liaison Reports	Oma Elliott indicated that there was no report for the Program Council. Bill Clontz provided a status report on the Long Range Planning survey - 50 returns had been received. LRP would be meeting on June 20^{th and the results of the survey would be provided to the BOT for the July meeting. Ron Brandt distributed a handout regarding possible changes to the Bylaws. He briefly described each one and noted that he just wanted the BOT to be kept informed on the Bylaws Committees activities. Al Erickson noted that designating parking spaces for older members of the congregation had become complex and that he and Bill Means were looking into the issue further. OLW - It was announced that the newly chartered Safe Haven group had its first meeting with 12 youth and 6 adults.}

Sharing Information with Committees and the Congregation	^{Assignments: Inform Wendy Burns Re: Benches - Oma Elliot Jay/Bea’s quote - Kenn Hurto Recognition Sunday, add Bruce Vogelsinger - Leila Goodman FHCP - Linda Olson Peebles}

Sharing Our Appreciation with others in the Congregation	^{Flea Market - Pat Jackson, Jan Vander Staay, Barbara Morrill Ministerial Internship Committee - to Sonja Bloom for all, separate to Karna Schwimmer}

Sharing Our Sense of Tonight’s Process	^{Brief comments provided by members.}

Sharing Other Issues	^{Brief comments provided by members.}

Closing Words	^{Ken Grabowski presented closing words.}

Adjournment	^{The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 PM.}


	^{Respectfully submitted,}


	^{Bob Kuhns}