Irene Stewart, Peter Young, Bill Funke, Donya VanBuren, Suzette Reiss, Sherry Smith, Laurie Ullman, Xavier Amador, Beth Peterson

Excused: Mark Sisson

Meeting called to order at 7:06. (Note: notes from this meeting were transcribed from a tape recording.)

Opening words were dispensed with to allow our guest, Stacey Mohrman (known as “Stacey Bishop” previously, but in correspondence, identifies herself as above) of NE Custom Modular, to speak (Note: Ms. Mohrman stated that “NE Custom Modular” is the correct title for her company. “NE” is not an abbreviation for any phrase.) Ms. Mohrman attended to answer questions, address concerns and provide general information about the building process. Points addressed, in no order follow;

-A brief discussion of modular construction (pre-constructed panels, built in a factory in Pennsylvania, with wiring, plumbing and ductwork installed, are shipped and assembled on-site.)

-Ms. Mohrman suggested our project use street gas and a “direct vent system” for heating. This will preclude the need for a chimney to exhaust heating gasses.

-Wiring included in the wall panels is a “home run” type, i.e., they connect in situ running towards the breaker panels.

-Modular construction can mimic the curved ceiling of our original structure.

-Lighting for parking areas NOT connected to the building are not included in the proposal.

-Ms. Mohrman could not comment on whether having a permeable parking lot would reduce the need for drywells. She did note, however, that drywells will be needed to account for runoff from the building, per NYS Building Codes.

-Icon Legacy, the factory whom NE Custom Modular deals with, has a contract with Lowes, Inc. for fixtures, etc.

-Riverhead Building Supply has a contract with NE Custom Modular.

-Icon Legacy engineers would come to speak with membership if needed.

-Proposal includes a full basement, NOT a finished basement (Full– simple construction to create a space below a building. Finished– additional items to make a basement “livable.”)

-Modular construction cannot be assembled on a slab; there must be at least a crawl space for access.

-In modular construction, it is more efficient to “…go up, rather than down,” i.e., a second story vs. a full basement.

-Ms. Mohrman explained the difference between using an architect and engineer in modular construction: the modular process requires an engineer to make sure the design features chosen by a client fit that process. The look of a building will be whatever the client desires and can be modified easily (depending on engineering) and therefore, is less likely to require architectural input. However, Ms. Mohrman stated that an architect could be used during the design phase, but would add significantly to the final cost of the project.

-Once agreed on, manufacturing takes 4-6 weeks; once the site is prepared fully and the units are delivered, erection can be completed in 3 or 4 days, with 2 or more days for interior completion.

-Icon Legacy has experience with open floor plan construction (e.g., barns or commercial buildings) and Ms. Mohrman foresees few, if any, complications in the construction of the sanctuary.

-NE Custom Modular has more experience with homes versus commercial structures.

-Ms. Mohrman noted that once a design is agreed on, modular construction has few “hidden” costs, i.e., materials, construction and design are agreed on “up front.”

-Icon Legacy deals with American made products.

-There was a discussion of NE Custom Modular projects in our area.

The Building Team thanked Ms. Mohrman for her time, patience and enthusiasm.

Peter noted that NE Custom Modular’s proposal included a provision for paving our parking lot ($65K) and a full commercial kitchen ($15K.)

Discussion was held about how to present the proposals to the membership and the Board of Trustees. (Note: the recording of the meeting was insufficiently clear to take proper notes of this discussion.)

Irene asked if any of the Team had questions for others of our guests (contractors, etc.) No one had.

Discussion of “a break” was held and the Team decided to forego the meeting of July 21, partly because Sherry had already requested to be excused and partly because the Team felt it was needed. However, it was noted that we should strive to maintain our momentum and carry our task forward with as much vigor as possible.

It was noted that members of the congregation contact the chair about BT meetings, often prior to release of the “Key Points” flyers, or even distribution of the minutes.

There was a brief discussion of whether to formally admonish the congregation to avoid contacting potential contractors.

A motion was made, seconded and carried, to adjourn the meeting. (Note: it was unclear who made and seconded the motion.)

Meeting adjourned. (Note: no time was noted.)