Chapter Minutes

April 10, 2007

Present
John M. Anderson, Robert D. Black (Junior Warden), Marianne Culver (Senior Warden), Philip Debush, Marcus Hall, Frances E. Horn, Richard H. Kelley, Cathe B. McEnerney, Ronald Mui and Elsa Vaintzettel.

Absent
Jessica Abell (excused), The Rev. Debra K. Bullock (excused), The Rev. Frances M. Holliday, Sharon Johnson (excused), The Rev. Jackie Lynn (Deacon), The Rev. Judi Mason (Deacon), The Rt. Rev. William Persell (Bishop) and The Rev. David Stanford.

Also Present
Bruce J. Barber, II (Director of Cathedral Music), Tom Patterson (Acting Business Manager) and The Rev. Peter C. Siwek (Vicar).

Formation
The meeting was called to order at 5:48 p.m. by Marianne Culver.  The Rev. Siwek offered a prayer and blessing over the meal provided by Richard H. Kelley.

A few moments were taken to share personal updates and prayer requests. 

Information

Robert Black presented an outline of the committee and events tentatively planned to welcome the new provost on 3 June 2007.

Fran Horn and Ronald Mui provided an overview of activities undertaken by the Proceeds Discernment Committee.  Discussion was held to provide suggested guidance on outcomes expected from the Committee, such as types of projects in need of support and allocation of any funds received.  The following people have expressed an interest in serving on the Committee:  Anna Brawley, George Culver, Richard Gage, Frances Horn, Cecelia Mowatt and Ronald Mui.  Marianne Culver invited Philip Debush to serve, which he will consider.

Tom Patterson presented a proposed budget for “Summer in the City – 2007.” The draft budget was prepared by Dean Niedenthal, coordinator of childrens’ ministries, and currently stands at $31,940.  

Decision

Copies of the Minutes for the 13 March 2007 meeting were distributed.  After discussion, the following text was revised as shown below:

Original text:
Richard Hoskins suggested that members of the Chapter read the by-laws and make recommendations are far as clarity.  Marianne asked that any further information be distributed by John Bross through Debra Campbell, administrative assistant for the Cathedral.

Replacement text:
Richard Hoskins suggested that members of the Chapter read the by-laws and make recommendations for clarity.  Marianne Culver asked that any further information be distributed by John Bross through Debra Campbell, administrative assistant for the Cathedral.

On motion made by Robert Black, seconded by Fran Horn and carried, the Minutes for the 13 March 2007 meeting were approved as amended above.

Treasurer Vaintzettel presented the Profit & Loss Statement for the period ending 31 March year-to-date. Expense exceeds Income by $53,817. Vaintzettel submitted the current Balance Sheet and Pledge Comparison as of 31 March 2007.

On motion made by Richard Kelley, seconded by Philip Debush and carried, the Treasurer’s Report as presented was received and approved.

Culver provided members with an Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation and an Amended and Restated By-Laws of Rush Hour Concerts at St. James Cathedral. Discussion was held on the necessity for the modified documents. 

On motion made by Marianne Culver, seconded by Robert Black and carried, the Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation and an Amended and Restated By-Laws of Rush Hour Concerts at St. James Cathedral were approved.

§         The Amended By-Laws of Rush Hour Concerts at St. James Cathedral provides for an expanded Board of Directors.  Culver presented a slate of candidates for consideration: Scott Bruner, Salli Eley, Jim Fredriksen, Judy Kirk, Rafiq Mohammadi and Kate Morrison. Discussion was held. On motion made by Marianne Culver, seconded by Ronald Mui and carried, the individuals listed above were approved and become members of the Board of Directors for Rush Hour Concerts at St. James Cathedral.

§         In follow-up to Chapter’s special session on 27 March 2007, Tom Patterson presented Chapter with a recommendation from the Redevelopment Steering Committee and himself on how to proceed pending further action by Related Midwest.  The recommendation follows: 

“The Steering Committee and the Internal Project Manager recommend the approval for alternative 2, the ‘stop and hold’ alternative whereby von Weise Associates and relevant pre-construction consultants will proceed to complete sufficient detail design of the Undercroft/West End Access/Guildhall to permit sub-contractor pricing and scheduling.  At that time projects will be placed on a ‘hold’ status awaiting Chapter action.

Estimated time period is April through the end of May 2007, with additional expense of approximately $310,000 with $221,000 being recovered from Related Midwest in transition expense plus and additional extension payment recovery.”

On motion made by Cathe McEnerney, seconded by Richard Kelley and carried, Chapter adopted the recommendation as stated above and approved costs not to exceed $310,000.

Patterson presented an updated Redevelopment Expense vs. Revenue Report along with a request for funding of pre-construction work in the organ blower room (located in the Undercroft) by CCJM Engineers (SJP10 U) [$6,500].

On a motion made by Philip Debush, seconded by Marianne Culver and carried, $6,500 in funding was approved for pre-construction work by CCJM Engineers (SJP10 U).

Discussion

Culver led members in a discussion designed to map the “Lifecycle of a Ministry.”  This is the first of a number of sessions, where Chapter will dedicate a portion of meeting times toward developing long-term vision and strategy for the community.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard H. Kelley
Acting Secretary