Special Voter's Meeting - June 3, 2007
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Special Voters Meeting
Sunday, June 3, 2007 10:45 a.m.
DRAFT MINUTES
President Joe Bechen called the special meeting to order. Today’s meeting is to determine an option for roofing the main body of the church.
Trustees John Rentschler and Curt Hueners shared their findings with the congregation. They have identified three options: steel with exposed fasteners, steel with raised seams and asphalt shingles (30 year or 50 year products).
Pros and cons of all three options was discussed. The condition of the roof under the current shingles is not certain. There are issues of leaking, air flow and longevity as well as cost and availability of contractors.
Labor is approximately the same under all three options. There is approximately $750-800 difference between 30 year and 50 year asphalt shingles. Contractors have been identified for the steel options but not yet for the asphalt options.
There will need to be a contractual agreement between the contractor and the church once the option is decided.
Motion was made by Helen Sprecher/seconded by Jim Litterick to pursue the option of the 50 year shingles. Motion passed by ballot vote of 44 yes and 21 no. (Gary Hueners and Karen Hueners supervised the count).
Following discussion, motion was made by Jim Rentschler/seconded by Max Schwader to authorize the trustees to determine the appropriate contractor and to choose color as best match in their opinion. Motion carried.
Max also commented that the trustees should do what they see fit with regard to the airflow issue, additional insulation, etc.
President Bechen introduced the topic of funds needed for this project. The current church budget is already in deficit and cannot accommodate this project (recognizing that this is essential and needs to be done). Motion was made by Tom Hueners/seconced by John Haak that a congregational breakfast be held on Sunday, July 1 at 8:00 a.m. as an event as a basis to request Thrivent funds. Motion passed.
The June newsletter should include a reference to the event and to the need regarding the roofing project. Thrivent could also send out postcards regarding the event.
Motion was made to adjourn by John Haak/seconded by Earl Voeltz. Meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Kathy Callies, Secretary
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