MESSIAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BUILDING COMMITTEE

MEETING NOTES: January 17, 2007

LOCATION – Fellowship Hall

ATTENDANCE:
MEMBERS: Howard Albrecht, BJ Wyrick, Kevin Plasterer, Heather Deutsch, Rod Shaffer, Joe Hockersmith, DeAnne Pugh, Troy Howell

OTHERS: Don Dickinson, Marlin Johnson, and Wade Kemp

EXCUSED: Brenda Gabler

OPENING & DEVOTION

Howard opened the meeting at 6:10pm with the following opening and welcome devotional:

1Peter 2:4-5 (Message)

Welcome to the living stone, the source of life. The workmen took one look and threw it out; God set it in the place of honor. Present yourselves as building stones for the construction of a sanctuary vibrant with life in which you’ll serve as holy priests offering Christ-approved lives up to God.

Introductions were made of new Building Committee members. Howard provided all members with an updated email address and phone number listing of the Committee. Kevin noted that both his telephone number and email address were listed incorrectly. Members made corrections on their rosters; Howard will update the Committee Roster.

SELECTION OF COMMITTEE SECRETARY

After a brief discussion, it was agreed that each member of the Building Committee would take a turn taking the notes for Committee Meetings. This will be via a Monthly Rotation beginning in February.

REVIEW PREVIOUS MEETING NOTES

BJ Wyrick moved to accept the notes from the meeting of December 13, 2006. Heather Deutsch seconded. All were in favor of accepting the notes as they read.

PUBLIC/CONGREGATION COMMENTS

Summary of Oral Comments – Don Dickinson provided oral comment to the Building Committee on behalf of the Music Committee. Don said he would have his notes written-up and provided to the Building Committee as a matter of record. In summary Don expressed the Music Committee’s concerns regarding any work done in the Sanctuary that might have a negative effect on the acoustics or aesthetics. He said they had considered a number of things they had previously shared with the Study Committee, and wanted to put together a more complete list of priority items from the perspective of the Music Committee. Don cited one major reason for contacting the Building Committee was the charge by Church Conference was to address Fellowship Hall renovations. Since the connection from the blower motor runs through the kitchen, when kitchen alterations are done would seem the best time to disconnect and re-oriented the pipe organ console to face the congregation and choir director. Howard and the Committee thanked Don for his input, and said they would look forward to receiving his comments in written form.

There were no other oral comments provided.

Summary of Written Comments – None received

OLD BUSINESS

Completion of Building Committee Plan of Progress Assignment – Howard provided new members with copies of the Assignment the Committee had been working on. He briefed them on progress to date, and said at the conclusion of the December meeting the Building Committee agreed it should take the lead in drafting the list of requirements for the renovation of the Fellowship Hall, kitchen, and restroom area.

The Committee decided to conduct a brainstorming session to generate a list, and then organize/prioritize. A rough draft of the results of the brainstorming session will be provided for follow-up at the February meeting. This list will be shared first with Committee members to ensure accuracy and completeness of the working document in advance of the February meeting.

At the conclusion of the brainstorming session, The Committee made two realizations. First, by beginning with the Fellowship Hall area, sufficient allowance must be made for running utility and related services lines to the as yet unconstructed “Courtyard/Atrium Expansion.” Wade Kemp, as an engineer, felt that the critical aspect would be to include in all FS Hall requirements a general idea of the utility/services load the “Courtyard/Atrium” would require.

Second, once work is begun, the entire FS Hall area would be unusable for the duration of the project. This will require all present and prospective users of the FS Hall to make schedule changes, alternative arrangements for fuctions, including weekly Sunday school and Social time activities.

NEW BUSINESS - None

OPEN DISCUSSION - None

REMINDERS

Next Committee Meeting: February 14, 2007

Next Committee Meeting: March 14, 2007

ADJOURN

Howard adjourned the meeting with Prayer at 7:10pm