Bob Lauer, Colleen, Carolyn, Jennifer, Mark, Larry, Janet, Jim, Howard, Linda, Gwen, Dan S

2/9/2004

7:05 centering - Larry read tribute to John Strauther

MINUTES: Board approved B&G could go ahead with [ks see email from Colleen]

Discussion on $3,500 - yes transfer

SP did we decide to go to congregation [M.Bendure/J.Thompson] PASSED

TREASURER'S REPORT: Bob Lauer distributed and summarized Revenue and Expense FYTD 1/31/04; Balance Sheet - Final at January 31, 2004 and Year End, and Income and Expense Statement (Unaudited) General Fund 01. It was a good month.

Colleen read an email from Bill McKnight regarding repayment of the $26,000 Trust loan. Following a discussion on the Church's finances, considering the Riebeling bequest, the $3,500 to be transferred out for the brochure, and the $8,000 furnace savings account, it was MOVED to repay the trust the $26,000 which had been loaned [D.Secrest/J.Thompson]; CARRIED.

MINISTER'S REPORT: Opportunity to move forward. Best answer to anxieties is more members and growth. Second opportunity is to get $$ to RE Director. We have growth [enhancement] fund set up 8 years ago, $5,000 a year (started with $50,000). Money handled by the trust. So far this year none spent. Proposal is pay $5,000 to J Teed to be staff person for new energetic Growth facilitating body of people. She has shown in her work so far this year that this is right down her alley and is doing a great job already and this would help her and help us. Proposal from M&G Committee and staff. Starting immediately. For one year. Could be fiscal year, could be calendar year. Separate from RE. In addition to RE. This is not additional monies for RE. Specifically developing committee around growth separate from M&G committee we have now. To focus on growth. Thought is it would be phase II of strategic Plan. Who is supervisor: suggestion is M&G Committee. Jennifer said she could report to Board and Larry. [Need to appoint M&G Trustee.]

Mission & Vision: Dan S talked to Lew Thompson, read email.

MOTION pay $5,000 to J Teed to be staff person for new energetic Growth facilitating body of people. $5,000 for fiscal year 7/1/03 to 7/1/04 and $5,000 for fiscal year 7/1/04 to 7/1/05, take from Enhancement Fund. This New group will have a working relationship with M&G Committee. J Thompson/Carolyn Ludwig CARRIED

Larry talked about lawsuit. Need someone who knows when parking lot was resurfaced.

CAMP Detroit checkbook stolen. Larry had presigned checks, it's a mess.

Time for us to think in positive way about future and what's fact of an interim coming and do you want 1 year or 2 years and new minister and all that should energize us to be moving forward and the 3 tings we talked about in Strategic Plan is growth but Larry thinks there must be a congregational discussion and do we want to change and so on. He thinks building use needs congregational discussion about building use. Larry interpreted his ministry as being part of building use. He's not sure it will continue or should continue and does building use need to be for money or some other purpose. To call another minister need to have congregation wide as how they relate to finances. So 3 things, growth, building use, finances (as far as SP and where we are)

MODERATOR'S REPORT: Still don't have report from District Rep. Played videotape from UUA re process of calling interim minister. Colleen struck by listening to video and other stuff on internet, and given Larry's 3 points, maybe we should aim to have package together by 9/05 and go with 2-year interim minster. We need to decide by April 1. Larry went over process/time frame involved. Costs $4-5,000 to do search process.

Motion we go for 2 year interim minister [J.Harvey/M.Bendure]; CARRIED.

Suggestion we elect Search Committee at next Annual Meeting.

Colleen will do pulpit editorial.

Gwen: Fundraier 3/25 for church. Tickets are $30/20. Would like Board members to take resonsbility to sell one ad. Ad is tax deductible.

Community Ministry Sunday: Gwen needs to work with SJ because part of CMS is film.

Dan S: canvass to kick off early March.

Jenny passed out RE newsletter.

Caorlyn report: not having overnight at Joe Dumars center. Just from 12-5am.

Mark B: asked to come up with something for Dan Wiest. Suggests have surprise recognition during one of upcoming services (maybe March). "IN recognition for his work as membership and growth trustee, and his continuing service," and gift certicate for DIA. Motion DIA film theater -- two season passes, M.Bendure/L.Darga. CARRIED

Mark distributed "Guidelines..." give comments to Mark and committee

Staff doesn't have access to change temp on heat. May be some social justice and other issues building is used. Come up with guidelines on how to deal with issues as they come up rather than having them put on back burner. Staff may not know how to operate even if they had access.

Written reports submitted:

Community Ministry 2/9/04

Notes of Administration / HR Committee Meeting 2/2/04

Building and Grounds Trustee Church Report 2/9/04

Guidelines for Addressing Disruptive Behavior

Religious Education 2/9/04

ADJOURN: 9:10 PM

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