Chapter Meeting Minutes
December 13, 2005
Present
The Very Rev. Ralph T. Blackman, Robert D. Black, Marianne Culver (Junior Warden), Marcus Hall, Sharon Johnson, Pamela Lightcap, Philip Mantel, Ann Meuse (Senior Warden), Ronald Mui, The Rev. Jerry Ness, Christopher Plotner, Elsa Vaintzettel (ex-officio)
Absent
John Clarke, Tom Eley (ex-officio - excused), The Rev. Frances M. Holliday (excused), The Rev. Sunny Lopez (Deacon), The Rev. Jackie Lynn (Deacon), The Rev. Judi Mason (Deacon), Cecilia Mowatt (excused), The Rt. Rev. William Persell (Bishop)
Also Present
The Rev. Peter C. Siwek, Bruce J. Barber, II (Director of Cathedral Music), Debra Henderson
The meeting was called to order at 5:50 p.m. with sharing of our prayer requests and thanksgivings. An opening prayer was offered by Peter Siwek.
On motion made, seconded and carried, the minutes of the meeting held November 8th were approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Elsa Vaintzettel gave the Treasurer’s report including a review of the balance sheet, profit and loss sheets, pledge analysis as well as expense and income statements through November 2005.
On motion made, seconded and carried, the Treasurer’s report was received.
Elsa requested that we authorize signers for the Money Market at Chase Bank.
On motion made, seconded and carried, the signers for the Money Market account at Chase Bank were approved.
A supper was provided for by Elsa Vaintzettel.
The meeting was adjourned briefly to allow participants to get their suppers.
Stewardship
Ralph Blackman and Pamela Lightcap reported that we have received approximately $294,000 in pledges to-date. The Stewardship team has not completed all of their follow-up calls and we feel confident that we can reach $330,000.
Dean’s Report
Re-development: Tom Patterson and Ralph Blackman will be going to a Planning Commission Meeting on Thursday, December 15th.
Common Mission Share: The Dean requested that Chapter approve $127,146 for 2006. A discussion began regarding building use issues, the Cathedral taking a role of leadership giving within the Diocese, and the future conversations between the Dean, Bishop and Bishop and Trustees over these matters.
On motion made, seconded and carried, the $127,146 was approved for the Common Mission to Share for the Diocese.
Rush Hour Budget: Rush Hour has become a 509(3)(b). Their new board met last week and approved a budget. As the overseeing body, Chapter must approve their budget. Discussion on the budget and its particulars occurred.
On motion made, seconded and carried, the $66,950 budget for the Rush Hour Concerts for 2006 was approved.
The Resolution regarding the authorized representative provided by Rush Hour was discussed. It was agreed that the Rush Hour By-Laws would be distributed this week to Chapter for their review and consideration and the Resolution would be revisited at the next Chapter Meeting in January 2006.
Housing Allowances: The Dean presented the Housing Allowances for Peter and himself to the Chapter.
On motion made, seconded and carried, the Housing Allowances for The Rev. Peter Siwek and The Very Rev. Ralph Blackman were approved.
Discernment Committee for Aspirants: The Dean informed Chapter that he would be forming another Discernment Committee for Aspirants (Jessica Abell and Tyrone Fowlkes). It is required that three members be from their community and two members from their Deanery. The Dean suggested that if we are interested in serving on a Discernment Committee that we let him know.
Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting will be held on January 29, 2006 following the 10:30 a.m. Eucharist. The International Brunch Sunday will coincide with the Annual Meeting Sunday this year. There will be a redevelopment report made at the Annual Meeting and the Dean hopes to present proposals for the East and West End Development. There will still have to be a parish wide meeting again later on the development but this will be purely informational.
Wardens’ Report
Nominating Committee: Ann Meuse reported that there are three vacancies coming to Chapter in 2006. The Nominating Committee is Ralph Blackman, John Clarke, Pamela Lightcap, Ann Meuse, and Peter Siwek. According to the By-Laws, we must have six candidates. Discussion began on who was eligible, who might be invited and how the By-Laws can regulate who can serve. Chapter was invited to e-mail members of the Nominating Committee with their suggestions.
Staffing Task Force: Ann Meuse reported that the interviews with the existing staff were completed and the next step was up to us.
Budget 2006:
The Dean presented Chapter with the draft of the 2006 Budget. Chapter discussed the various particulars of the budget, what our options were for growing income vis-à-vis reducing expenses.
Chapter suggested that we get a report from the Investment Committee. Chapter would like to see a report on our projections for the next 20 years as well as a presentation on the current allocations so we can understand some of the implications of additional draw-downs from our Endowment. We would also like to see what the draw-downs would impact our budget at 5%, 5.25% and 5.5%.
A final review of the budget will occur at the January 2006 Chapter Meeting.
On motion made, seconded and carried, the draft 2006 Budget was received.
The 2006 Chapter Retreat was scheduled for February 10th and 11th.
Robert Black offered to provide food for the December meeting.
Meeting was adjourned with a prayer offered by the Dean at 8:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Pamela Lightcap
Chapter Secretary
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