< Back to Minutes Archive >     < Print Minutes >    

Committee :	House and Grounds
Date :	12/5/2007
Present :	Bob Marshall, Jim Ehle-Meyer , Mark Foster, Rick McGrath, Craig Whittlesey, Sr. Minister K. Peterkin, Scott Harger, Ken Kells

Minutes :

Start 7:00 PM 1. Welcome: Welcome and Greetings to everyone who could attend, with Jesus blessing. a. Previous meeting minutes reviewed and accepted. b. EMERGENT - Mitzi’s heating in her office was too hot and dampers were open in her office. The thermostat is in the classrooms, where the vents were closed. Vents in all rooms opened/throttled to help control heating. 2. Accomplishments: - Some Church Windows cleaned and all glazed that require glazing - Windows stuck-open, closed - Moved stored items (Karate class) out of Boiler room - Kitchen sprayer replaced in sink FOCUS Tonight is the planning and delivery of The Friendship Breakfast and Coffee Hour for ALL, on this Sunday (9 Dec). 3. December plans: Parsonage: - back porch – scraping and painting Spring completion (about $3100 estimate) - East side gutter needs rehanging - J. Ehle-Meyer - Place a locking gate at stairs (to contain dog and others) – R. McGrath - Inspect attic insulation that has fallen (about 20 pieces) – J. Ehle-Meyer - Master bedrm rain leakage in window -Windows need reglazing and painting Church: - Kitchen stove vent hood – needs cleaning – S. Harger and helper - Order/install latch springs for hallway door – J. Ehle-Meyer - Order door closer for kitchen door – J. Ehle-Meyer - Check doors for Day Care (upkeep/repair) – R. Marshall - Check competitive prices for heating oil – R. McGrath - Install motion detectors (2) for lights/fan in Day Care bathrooms – R. McGrath - Check FIRE signs lit and legible – R. McGrath December plans (continued) - Replace/install stage lighting with 4 foot fluorescents – R. McGrath - Stop leak with repair kit for faucet in Cove View room area – R. McGrath - Kitchen stove vent hood outside needs painting – J. Ehle-Meyer (10/10) - Send out bids for snow removal winter 07 to 08 - J. Ehle-Meyer - Install new rug/floor for Day Care hall entry 4. December Working Party: - 15 Dec. Working on walkway at Parsonage and other lower priority items, if time permits. WORKING Pastor has 2 contractors bids to install attic insulation in Parsonage ($1525/$1925) 10 December 2 more contractors bidding on attic insulation in Parsonage. A WORKING MEETING on 15 December Saturday morning 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM High Priority- 15 Dec. Saturday morning – (Weather permitting) Meet at Parsonage, dig up lawn for sidewalk to driveway. Install slate walkway on rock dust, level, grade and finish. Low Priority: • Reglaze windows at Parsonage • Check for men’s bathroom ceiling leak source and clean/prime. • Check for insulation over Cove view room (install in future). • Two insulation boards measured to block under Stage vents. Ken Kells advocated the following: • Better communications with Members, • Making requests for more participation by Members, • Better planning of projects, • Plan and prioritize projects (with available personnel versus cost) with Pastor. We as the members and volunteers need to recognize that a great looking product, attracts new and more members. We are competing with other churches for members. The available pool of volunteers times to help, requires planning to attract their interest. We have to consider peoples attraction from other interests, and an aging population who may have the time to volunteer, but may not be capable for some/most projects. We have to present our Ministers with our best efforts, and best looking Church to attract new members. Next meeting 2008, 2 January Closed meeting at 8:25 PM.