Meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Maire Howard at 7:10 PM

Minutes of the previous meeting (June 6, 2006) were distributed, such minutes having previously been available for review on the Church website.

Gene Geist moved and Brendan seconded that the minutes be approved as previously submitted. Motion passed

Kitchen

Maire asked that Fern give an update of the status of the kitchen remodel project.

Fern provided significant details of the project. The most significant concerns that she has at this point is that we have a budget of between $58,000 and $59,000. She has incurred cost of approximately $35,000 to date and expects that labor costs for the week ending 7/14/06 will be approximately $5,000 and she stills has to pay approximately $2,000 on the ovens (such cost already committed) for a total to date of approximately $42,000.

Fern indicated that she had some level of concern that she may not be able to complete the entire project for the committed budget.

At this juncture Fern requested the Trustees, to consider whether it was appropriate to try and save some funds by purchasing only a portion of the cabinets in the plan and by using laminate for counter tops as opposed to the upgraded “Silestone” counters which the majority of participants seemed to want to install.

The trustees had a protracted discussion surrounding this issue and concluded that as we were remodeling for the future and anticipated the kitchen would last for many years to come, it is more appropriate to complete the job in the best manner possible and accept some cost overruns. It is the belief of the trustees that it is on the best interest of the congregation and the church to do a quality job and ask the congregation to support any budget overruns with additional fundraising efforts and/ or contributions.

Lynn made a motion to give Fern Thompson authority to purchase cabinets to fill the entire kitchen including the new alcove for approximately $7,500 and to purchase the necessary countertops using Silestone with an estimated cost of $9-10,000. Brendan seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

Fern is to post her list of volunteer help needed to complete the project on the website and in the newsletter, along with a list of specific “appliances” and other items that we need additional funds to support

The Trustees also noted that Fern is doing an outstanding job in supervising this project and wanted to extend sincere thanks on behalf of the church and the congregation.

10K Run

The Trustees turned to the next topic of discussion which was the 10-K run. Gina Wetherill, indicated the registrations were at an all time high. She also commented that we may need to factor in additional food and water over what has been provided in the past.

All trustees are to meet at Radonich Ranch at 7:00 PM on Friday July 14 to assist with set up for the race.

Communications

Brendan will act as liason with the communications committee to assist in determining the best way to communicate with members of the congregation.

New homeowners’ packet

The communication package is substantially finished with the completion of the “church background” flyer. The flyer will be distributed at the 10K run on the 15th. Trustees will ask the Church Council to review the package before we begin distribution to new homeowners moving into the area.

Other business

Trustees agreed to loan Gay Kraeger’s daughter Elise the church’s round tables for use at her wedding on September 24

Paula Leary will become the rental agent for Whittaker Hall upon completion of the kitchen remodel. There is to be a two-tiered structure for hall rentals. One price level for those groups/ functions that intend to make a profit from use of the hall and a discounted price for non-profit or community service groups that are providing a function for the benefit of the community. All members of the church who desire to use the hall will be asked to make a donation to the church for the usage. The size of the donation to be at the discretion of the member

Gene brought up the question as to whether it would be appropriate to start holding periodic “pancake breakfasts” as fund raising vehicle once the kitchen remodel is completed. The trustees believed that this was a very worthwhile consideration but were not ready to make a commitment until such time as the remodel is completed. It was, however, concluded that we should orchestrate a fund raising “grand opening” breakfast for the new hall shortly after the remodel is completed.

Trustees concluded there was not an apparent need for a meeting in August, if Fern needed approval or concurrence on some decision for the remodel she could communicate via email or telephone. The next meeting will be Thursday September 7, 2006

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM

Respectfully submitted

Lynn Nixon

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