Chapter Meeting Minutes

February 11, 2006

Present
The Very Rev. Ralph T. Blackman (Dean), Robert D. Black (Junior Warden), Debra K. Bullock, The Rev. Dr. Robert B. Clarke, Marianne Culver (Senior Warden), Tom Eley (ex-officio), The Rev. Frances M. Holliday, Richard H. Kelley, Philip Mantel, Cecilia Mowatt, Ronald Mui, Christopher Plotner, Elsa Vaintzettel (ex-officio)

Absent|
Jessica Abell (excused), Marcus Hall (excused), Sharon Johnson (excused), The Rev. Sunny Lopez (Deacon), The Rev. Jackie Lynn (Deacon), The Rev. Judi Mason (Deacon), The Rt. Rev. William Persell (Bishop)

Also Present
The Rev. Peter C. Siwek (Vicar), Bruce J. Barber, II (Director of Cathedral Music)

The meeting was called to order at 2:23 p.m. by Ralph Blackman; opening prayer was offered.

Ralph Blackman thanked everyone for attending the Chapter retreat held on February 10-11^th, and acknowledged Marlena Tureski for preparing a wonderful meal on Friday evening.

Ralph Blackman advised Chapter members of the need of a Secretary, as Pamela Lightcap’s term has expired. After discussion, Richard Kelley committed to serve in this capacity and this was approved by all present.

Minutes of Previous Meeting
Two items were determined to be inaccurate: "Pledges that were met" on Page 2 and "There will be a final meeting report of the task force on…"

On motion made by Robert Black, seconded Chris Plotner and carried, the minutes of the meeting held January 10, 2006 were approved as amended here.

Treasurer’s Report
Having just presented a financial report at the recent Annual Meeting, there was no formal report.

Elsa Vaintzettel briefed Chapter members on a request for authorization of expenditure on a $10,000.00 project (SJP06) for von Weise Associates for architectural drawings.

On motion made by Robert Black, seconded Marianne Culver and carried, the $10,000.00 expense for von Weise Associates was approved.

Dean’s Report
Executive Service Corps of Chicago’s (ESCC) final report on Cathedral staffing needs was presented, along with a suggested organizational chart. ESCC recommends the hiring of a full-time business manager to carry out the Cathedral’s daily administrative duties and supervision of support staff. The education, experience and skills required for this position place it in an annual salary range of $50,000 - $55,000.

Additionally, ESCC recommends that the Cathedral administrative support team include two part-time staff members, one dedicated to administrative support and one dedicated to the production of print communication pieces.

The Chapter’s Staffing Task Force will review this material and provide a recommendation on acceptance of all or part of ESCC’s recommendations, which will be considered at the meeting scheduled for March 14^th. Each member of Chapter is asked to review the proposal in detail, as there is an urgent need to move forward with filling the positions.

Wardens’ Report
Having just presented data at the recent Annual Meeting, there was no formal report.

Cecilia Mowatt asked to be excused from the March 14, 2006 meeting.

The meeting was adjourned with a prayer offered by Ralph Blackman at 2:51 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard H. Kelley
Secretary