First United Methodist Church
Loveland, CO 80537
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Jan. 9, 2014
Attending: Mark Kessler, Jim Corlett, Reid Bond, Lew Moore, Dale Thurman, Larry Carlson, Kodi Fidler, Deb Tikka, Colby Manes, Casey Logan, Reuben Wilbur
1. Opening Prayer
Dale Thurman opened the meeting with prayer at 7:00 pm.
2. Welcome 2014 New Members
Casey Logan, Colby Manes & Reuben Wilbur
3. Selection of Board Positions
Motions were made and carried to elect the following members to Chairperson: Dale Thurman, Vice Chairperson: Reid Bond and Secretary: Mark Kessler
4. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made and carried to accept the December 2013 meeting minutes.
5. Financial Reports: Jim Corlett
a. Income Summary
Current Month / 2013 / Year-to-DateBudget / Actual / Budget / Actual
641.46 / 2,178.17 / 10,420.00 / 9,818.43
Note: Actual monthly income high due to a Columbarium plot being purchased.
b. Expense Summary
Current Month / 2013 / Year-to-DateBudget / Actual / Budget / Actual
6,435.18 / 5,077.79 / 78,512.00 / 78,734.84
c. Dedicated Account Summary
Current Balance / Approximate Cost / Amount NeededOrgan Fund / 4,514.00 / NA / NA
Van Replacement / 2,137.57 / 20,000 / 17,863
Sound System Equip. / 1,119.10 / 5,000 / 3,880.90
Trustee Special Fund / 2,065.64 / 5,000 / 2,934.36
Excel Easement Fund / 6,882.00 / NA / NA
Property Maint. Reserve / 8,888.14 / NA / NA
Note: Organ repairs are still needed. Current balance on Building loan is $80,909.83.
4. Old Business
a. Boiler Room Louver Update
Reid is still in the process of checking on the cost to install an automated damper on the window in the boiler room to help prevent cold air from entering the room. A bid was received to perform the installation at a cost of $4000. Reid will continue to research for a more reasonable cost.
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b. Security System
Jim continues to wait for the replacement DVR from the security company.
c. Trustee Guidebooks
Guidebooks handed out to the new 2014 members.
d. 5M Report
Projects for the upcoming year are being discussed and include installing trim on a few windows, replacing the exit lights, and refinishing/re-installing the communion rail.
e. Light Covers
Mark suggested the option of fabricating new painted wood frames with lenses for the ceiling light fixtures in the Youth Range main area. The cost would be less than obtaining new plastic lenses and should make the fixtures look better. Mark will fabricate one and ask for any further input.
f. Exit Signs
Dale has obtained new LED exit signs and the 5M’s will install soon.
g. Communion Rail
No new progress at this time. It was questioned as to the purpose of refinishing and installing the rail. Dale will ask at Church Council as to the reason for the installation and whether it will be permanent.
h. Rental House
Jim is reviewing all applicants for the vacant rental and hopes to find a tenant soon.
5. New Business
a. Trustee Representative for Long Range Planning Committee
Colby volunteered to be the representative for the Trustees at these quarterly meetings.
b. Excellence in Stewardship of Property
Dale distributed and reviewed the Trustee Committee goals.
c. Future Projects Review
Dale will continue to research the possibility of installing West parking lot lighting. It was recommended to try to install air conditioning to the Nursery for this coming summer. Possibly install a stand alone unit, instead of extended the existing system. Reid will check on the options and cost.
6. Next meeting is February 13, 2014.
7. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.
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