Board

Financial Review

Brian Hellmer reviewed the building project financial statements; we are still planning on bringing the work in on the amount determined in July 2007; the contingency fund of $350,000 has largely been used (there is a net of $54,000 remaining that has stabilized recently) and the expected $150,000 value engineering savings has not been found (only $104,000 so far); overall we expect to be on budget and have a contingency fund remaining; the Bentley settlement is final (we agreed to pay $30,000 to Bentley)

Brian Hellmer

Stonehauler's Resolution

There is a request to distribute $25,000 of the Stonehauler’s Fund monies from the FUS Foundation during 2007 for the building; a Motion was made by Richard Miller to disburse $25,000 during 2007, which was seconded and Passed.

Brian Hellmer

Close The Gap Campaign

We need to raise additional funds to satisfy our bankers of FUS member's financial commitment to our building project; Jan Howick reviewed the status of the campaign so far and the plan to contact additional people in the future; there is a December 2 forum focusing on the use of the new facility to get beyond the “bricks and mortar” fundraising discussions we have had so far whenever the building is discussed; we want to listen to our member’s thoughts and concerns at this point

Laurie Joiner; Jan Howick

Grants        

We have some good leads and are still hopeful of bringing in some money this way

Richard Miller

Goals for MUUYACM

Kelly explained the goals that have been written for MUUYACM and the “state of MUUYACM;” Karen explained the state of the program; six to twelve people regularly attend; they meet Thursday evenings; we use technology and student organizations to help spread the word; some of these people have history as UU’s and some do not; a representative is welcome to attend Board meetings and also the Connections Council; an invitation to participate in this way will be extended

Kelly Crocker; Karen Barrett Wilt

Planning Process

Kathy reviewed the timeline for the Councils to continue with the Council planning process and to report back to the Board; this will not be complete in December; it will happen in January

Kathy Luker

New Space Ideas

The Board began it’s discussion on the process for determining how the new space will be used; one issue is the perception that “there will always be services conducted in the historic auditorium” as opposed to “one service every Sunday” into the historic auditorium; how are decisions like this made; the Board must discuss how these decisions are made e.g. What process will be used and who makes the decision such as the parish or the Board or the building committee; John Mathis observed that the ministers have been charged with deciding how services are conducted; issues include where services are held, how is RE impacted, how is social hour impacted; Michael discussed how various factors enter into deciding where services may be held; several opinions about the locations of the services were expressed; the Saturday service is growing and the 11:00 service is shrinking; there are limits on the 9:00 RE space; there is a feeling that the Board should decide how the space is used; we need to do more communication on how space is used; we need to do better listening to people, particularly those who have feelings about the historic auditorium; however there is a need for flexibility during this coming transition year and we should not set much in stone immediately

Board

Minutes

A Motion was made by Sandy Eskrich to approve the October Board minutes, which was seconded and Passed

Board

December Board Meeting

The December meeting will be December 18, 2007

Laurie Joiner