Trustees Meeting Minutes- 5/1/08

Present: Jim Bowen, Gerry Alonzo, Larry Lopp, Gene Geist, Peggy Johnson, Lou McTamaney, and Brian Wood

Minutes from the 4/3/08 meeting were unanimously approved.

1) Gerry presented the Treasurer’s report.

2) Brian Wood reviewed possible proposals for making the emergency egress in the church in compliance with regulations (minimum 36" aisle). This would also meet minimum handicap access requirements. Larry moved to turn the project over to Brian to provide a minimum of 3 feet access on both aisles. Peggy seconded the motion which was then unanimously accepted.

2) Old Business and Current Project Review:

• Per Larry, the church fan project is still pending.

• John Thompson will install the occupied/vacant indicator lock on the unisex/handicap bathroom door over the next weekend.

• Status of tree trimming was unknown because Wes was not at the meeting.

• Larry provided an update on the Handicap Bathroom Access project.

• The following items are still pending from Spring Clean-Up (back parking lot vegetation trim; weed wacking; high gutters clean out; office window privacy film).

• Blacktop plans were discussed and will be included in the Master Plan.

• Jim Bowen has Brian Wood’s site maps.

3) Action items from April meeting:

• Lou completed and mailed the UCC insurance questionnaire. Gerry has a copy for the church file.

• The cost of flooring for the women’s bathroom needs to be assessed.

• Handicapped parking changes will be part of the Master Plan.

• Landscape Committee recommendations will also be part of the Master Plan.

4) New Business:

• Larry was appointed as the trustee to serve on the Memorial Committee.

• The issue of putting up outside security lights (with timer?) was discussed. The decision was tabled until Jackie Seymour can present further.

• Larry reported that the Communication Committee will set up a sound system in Whittaker Hall and the church. They will go to the church council when they have a plan.

• Larry presented on the Skyland Church green project.

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