MINUTES OF MEETING

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS TEAM MINISTRY

December 14, 2010

 The meeting was opened at 7:00 PM.

 Members present were: Charlie Yaryan, Bill Brady, and Jerry Grandle. Also in attendance was Bob Paul, member at large. Excused were: Austin Breck, Ralph Miller and Deborah Austin.

 Old Business

• There was general agreement with the idea that we should adopt a program to invest our Children’s Garden income now that our debt is nearly eliminated. The committee endorsed a policy to save our incoming money for needs that experience tells us will be urgent and inevitable. A recommendation will be made to the session.
• Charlie was recognized with gratitude for his leadership and the accomplishments of the Buildings and grounds ministry during his tenure.
• The faithful service of Deacon Ralph Miller was gratefully recognized.
• Semper Fidelis, Ralph and Charlie!

New Business

• Charlie noted that migrants/vagrants have set up camp in the shelter provided by the walls of the old and new garages. We will construct fences and gates to close off the areas between the structures. Costs will be minimized by labor contributions by the committee.
• It was decided that the columbarium needed a little more isolation as a sacred place. A low concrete and steel fence will be built along the the sidewalk outside the sanctuary and the columbarium. This will be coordinated with our professional columbarium design team.
• There was an unsuccessful attempt to break into the sanctuary. Some damage was sustained and is being repaired. The damage was not sufficient for our insurance coverage to kick in.
• The Christian education instructions/directions posted outside gates of Jones Hall have not been kept current and will be removed.
• We plan to initiate and to identify a “safe sanctuary” program in January. Hazards and unsafe conditions will be identified and rectified.  Members will be educated on the importance of this program to the safety of the congregation.

 The meeting was closed in prayer and adjourned at 7:30 PM.

 Respectfully submitted by Bob Paul.