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Chaired by: Susan and John McWilliams
Attendees: Natasha Brubaker Garrison, Jeff Davidson, Susan Himann, Laurie McIntosh, Susan McWilliams, John McWilliams, Scott Thon, Laura Wieler
Documents Circulated by Email:
· Minutes of January 4, 2012 meeting
· Agenda
· Meeting of Community Needs Assessment Committee meeting, January 12, 2012
1. Opening Prayer
Susan McWilliams offered the opening prayer.
2. Agenda
John McWilliams, Co-Chair reviewed the agenda for the meeting.
3. Agenda Item: Report from John McWilliams re the Land Sale
· A listing agreement has been developed for engaging Neil Meyers to find a buyer for 2.75 acres of land (which includes the Wells portion).
· The lawyer for Wells has reviewed the listing agreement and made suggestions for minor changes.
· Some terms have been negotiated with Mr. Meyers, and the agreement has been revised.
· The term of listing is 6 months with a 60 day window in which Wells or Eldercare may purchase the property commission free.
· If Mr. Meyers in the meantime finds a different buyer, he will receive the commission.
· The rate of commission is 3%.
· The listing agreement can be signed shortly.
· Mr. Meyers has already been working on finding a buyer.
· Asking price for the land is $900,000 per acre.
Discussion:
· St. Martin’s can hire a realtor; St. Martin’s, however, does not have the corporate capacity to sell the property.
· Susan McWilliams followed up on a lead involving Carewest potential interest in building a low cost seniors’ housing development. She has received no further contact from Carewest.
Action:
John McWilliams and Jeff Davidson will proceed with signing a 6 month listing agreement with Neil Meyers for the sale of 2.75 acres of land.
4. Agenda Item: Community Needs Assessment Committee Report
Laura reviewed the written report circulated by email prior to the meeting. The committee has met with a second consultant, Heather Webber; the meeting generated a number of useful ideas.
Natasha has submitted a grant proposal to the Diocese for $10,000 to employ a Community Development person for a 10 month position in 2012 and then asking for partial coverage of $9,000 in 2013 and $6,000 in 2014 to help support a12 month position.
Action:
· St. Martin’s is participating in the Springbank Hill Winterfest on Sunday, February 26th from 1 to 3 p.m.
· A flyer for upcoming St. Martin’s events will be printed and handed out that day.
· Some ways of identifying St. Martin’s members were discussed: name tags, scarves, etc.
· The event will be advertised in the Bulletin, during announcement time and on the website.
· Natasha and Bob Innes will be meeting with the Principal of Calgary Academy to discuss collaborative efforts.
5. Agenda Item: Liturgical Consultant
· Christine Reinhard has sent a package of helpful documents to Natasha. These documents will be useful in the architectural planning phase and have been passed along to Brian.
· The Advisors’ Group has met to refine the features desired by the congregation in a new church.
· Before Easter, some congregational process will be developed to begin clarification of the direction for certain features related to the building.
· The Architectural Vision Statement (AVS) containing the congregation’s wishes for items to be included in the church should be completed by Easter.
Discussion:
· The “voting by your feet” method of determining congregational wishes has the disadvantage of isolating those who don’t agree with the majority. It was the sense of the meeting that a different method be used and that decisions will be determined through ongoing dialogue and consensus.
Action:
· The Advisors’ Group will meet again next Wednesday.
· A consultant will be engaged to facilitate parts of the dialogue.
6. Agenda Item: Strategy Discussion
Susan McWilliams raised questions concerning the Committee’s direction and how frequently we should meet.
Discussion:
· We cannot move forward until we have a land deal or a lot more money.
· Subcommittees can continue to meet, and minutes can be sent out.
· From the calculations of last year, after the land sale, we will need at least another $1.1 million to build the church.
· Re borrowing money, Steven Koning at the Diocesan office has not ruled out that possibility and has asked, “What does St. Martin’s feel it can support?
· Do we need Rob Waller to reassess whether we can raise $1.1 million? This shouldn’t be undertaken until there is a land deal.
Action:
· The committee will meet quarterly or as needed.
· John and Susan will set some tentative dates for meetings.
7. The meeting was closed with the Grace.