Trustees Present

Also Present

1

Scott Shepard, Chairman

Kenn Hurto (ex-officio)

2

Oma Elliot, Vice-Chairman

Linda Olson Peebles (ex-officio)

3

Carrie Alexander

Bonnie Brandt

4

Bill Clontz

Dotty Ann McClelland

5

Al Erickson

Kay Sargent

6

Nancy Fox

Rob Dickinson

7

Leila Goodman

Janice Fitzpatrick

8

Ken Grabowski

9

Bob Kuhns

10

Carl Lohmann

11

Robby Tinker

Trustees Absent

Also Absent

1

Ron Brandt

Joan Wamsley, Treasurer

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 7:07 PM.

Opening Words

Opening words were read by Carrie Alexander.

Acceptance of August 2000 BOT Minutes

It was moved, seconded and passed that the August 1, 2000 BOT minutes be accepted.

Acceptance of August 2000 Financial Statement

It was moved, seconded and passed that the financial statement be accepted.

Concerns

Robby Tinker indicated that his new email address was sporty1283 (at) aol.com

Agenda Adjustments

The Chairman indicated that Bonnie Brandt would speak on the Personnel Handbook and Dotty Ann McClelland would speak on the rental rates at the beginning of Old Business.

ACTION (Old Business)

Personnel Handbook

Bonnie Brandt indicated that the draft Personnel Handbook would be pulled back by the Personnel Committee for further consideration. She also distributed a response to a suggestion made by Linda Olson Peebles regarding changes to the draft handbook. A lengthy discussion took place and it was agreed that the ministers would meet with the Personnel Committee at their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the suggestion further.

Rental Rates

Dotty Ann McClelland distributed a summary of present rental rates. During the discussion Kenn Hurto distributed a memorandum from Betsy Clagett regarding proposed new rental property rates. After discussion, it was decided that Kenn Hurto would coordinate with the Rental Committee and return to the Board on this issue.

LRP Final Report

After a presentation by Bill Clontz, comments by Kay Sargent (regarding the need for an additional $45,000 to cover fees for architect support and soil testing) and discussion by the Board, the following motion was moved, seconded and approved unanimously: ‘move acceptance of recommendations of LRP Core Group and make adjustments as necessary with a report due to the Board of Trustees within 6 months by a steering committee which will provide oversight to the other two task forces and any subsequent task forces.

BREAK

Annual Canvass -Fiscal Year Bylaw

It was announced that Larry Jackley had agreed to be the Canvass Chair for the 6-month campaign. A motion was approved affirming his appointment as the chair for the short -term canvass. Oma Elliott would talk with Gary Fitzpatrick regarding his future canvass participation.

DISCUSSION (NEW BUSINESS)

Board of Trustees Future

The Chairman relayed concerns that had been expressed to him regarding a lack of information being disseminated on Board activities. After discussion and as suggested by Carrie Alexander, it was decided that the Chair would speak at ‘In-gathering’ on the Future (LRP), Financial Issues and Functionality of the Church.

INFORMATIONAL SHARING

Minister’s Report

Written report provided and a 4-year budget projection distributed. The Board indicated that a bulletin approach would be acceptable for the mid-month newsletter.

MRE’s Report

Written report provided. Linda Peebles reported on her house fire and her temporary housing situation.

Chair’s Report

No report.

Liaison Reports

After a report by Al Erickson regarding the replacement of the air conditioner at the meeting house, the Board moved and approved unanimously the authorization of a payment of $347 to Dwyer Air Conditioning. It was also reported that the placement of the new benches was nearly complete. Carl Lohmann discussed his research on finding a mediator and provided comments on the high cost for using the Alban Institute. Bob Kuhns suggested investigating possibility that our insurance could cover the costs of mediation. Bill Clontz offered that a professional group might do pro bono work for non-profits. Linda Peebles suggested that maybe a nearby district representative of UUA might be available. Further research would be conducted

Sharing Information with Committees and the Congregation

Assignments: Larry Jackley to be notified about his appointment - Oma Elliott

Sharing Our Appreciation with others in the Congregation

To all folks that helped organize summer services.

Sharing Our Sense of Tonight’s Process

Brief comments provided by members.

Sharing Other Issues

Brief comments provided by members.

Closing Words

Carrie Alexander presented closing words.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 10:48 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Bob Kuhns