Beth Israel Congregation
Minutes of the Board
July 23, 2003

Present: D�Angelo, Berman, Bernstein, Finerman, Landau, Liberman-Lampear, Gershowitz, Vinokur, Ahronheim, Schiff, Spoon, Peller, Rosenberg, Sussman, Hamermesh, Sorkin (Absent: Klein, Elias, Margolis, Bardenstein. Dobrusin)

Meeting called to order 8:00PM
D�var Torah given by Liberman-Lampear
Minutes of June 25, 2003 approved as presented
Minutes of July 15, 2003 approved as presented

New Business: President D�Angelo presented a resolution (in writing) regarding the building renovation. Extensive discussion by all board members followed. Spoon summarized the very detailed renovation program and preliminary estimate that he and two representatives from J.C, Beal, Inc. presented at the July 15th meeting. Spoon stressed that the metal lining under the roof is severely rusted. Roof replacement must begin by September 1st if it is to be finished by the High Holidays. The new roof would have a guarantee of twenty years. Spoon and Berman clearly stated that business relations in the Ann Arbor community exist among Spoon, Berman, and Beal. Berman has a specialty in construction law and has done work for both Spoon and J.C. Beal. Inc. J.C.Beal, Inc. and Spoon�s company have engaged in several joint projects. No board member disputed that J.C.Beal, Inc. has a strong reputation for good work. This company has been involved with projects for the University of Michigan and has all of the necessary insurance to operate as a construction management firm. Berman will ask another member of the congregation, who does construction law, if this person would also be willing to review all of the contracts for the proposed renovation project. Money cannot be borrowed without the consent of congregational members. The congregation must be educated as to the facts regarding the building�s needs and the current renovation plans before they can be asked to vote on a loan for the project. After complete discussion the D�Angelo resolutions were withdrawn and the following motions were made.
Motions:
(1) A motion was made to approve spending up to $125,000 to replace the roof. The money will come from the Gershowitz Fund, the Building Fund, and the Endowment Fund. Money raised by the building renovation campaign will be used to restore money used from these funds. Motion made by Vinokur, seconded by Peller, and passed unanimously.
(2) A motion was made to adopt the full renovation program and preliminary estimate previously presented to the board and defined in the document entitled �Renovation Summary 15-Jul-03�. Every effort will be made to include the furnishings for the social hall and movable chairs for the sanctuary in this program. Motion made by Spoon, seconded by Vinokur, and passed unanimously.
(3) A motion was made to authorize the formation of a capital fundraising committee for the building renovation project. Motion made by Finerman, seconded by Liberman-Lampear, and passed unanimously.
(4) A motion was made to authorize Spoon, as chair of the Construction Committee and in consultation with the Treasurer and Finance Committee, to obtain a letter of commitment (that neither costs nor obligates the congregation) for a line of credit of up to $1.5 million. Motion made by Bernstein, seconded by Sussman, and passed unanimously.
(5) A motion was made to authorize the Construction Committee to review and recommend for approval all contracts and subcontracts. Motion made by Bernstein, seconded by Spoon, and passed unanimously.
(6) A motion was made to hire J.C. Beal as construction manager subject to board approval of the terms of the contract. Motion made by Landau, seconded by Liberman-Lampear, and passed unanimously.
(7) A motion was passed to establish an Audit Committee, completely independent of the Construction Committee, for the Renovation Project. Motion made by Liberman-Lampear, seconded by Vinokur, and passed unanimously.
(8) A motion was made to authorize the Construction Committee to spend up to $25,000 for consulting services. Motion made by Berman, seconded by Finerman, and passed unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 10:25PM

Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Rosenberg, Recording Secretary

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