Building Committee Minutes

February 6, 2003

JD House

7:00 PM

Present: Will Kurt, Kraig Pfiffner, Brian Birgen, Mike Tauke, Edna Anhalt, Merlyn Anhalt, Theresa Buss, Pat Dunkin, BHM Architects John Mahon & Mark Miller 

Items For Discussion:

• Building Drawings / Site Plans

• Building Property
• Sequence of Events Policy

Opening Comments:

Brian Birgen called meeting to order. The meeting was then turned over to BHM Architects John Mahon & Mark Miller. 

Building Drawings / Site Plans:

John and Mark provided a new 7^th set of drawings (ref. Scheme MP-34), which illustrates various options for seating in the Nave as well as exterior drawings with various window configurations. Following is a brief breakdown of the drawings.

Floor Plan Drawings:

Scheme 34       First Phase Worship & Gathering space with total seating capacity of 840.  No changes from previous drawings.

Scheme 34       Master Plan with Nave - seating for 1448, Gathering Space and Hall.

Scheme 34A    Master Plan with Nave - seating for 1336, Gathering Space and Hall.

Scheme 34B     Master Plan with Nave - seating for 1508, Gathering Space and Hall.

Scheme 34C    Master Plan with Nave - seating for 1384, Gathering Space and Hall.

Note: Scheme 34B was most liked by the attended committee. It consists of a designated

choir area with moveable seating. It will also require a lesser amount of slope for the floor as well as optional seating for handicapped parishioners.

Exterior Drawings:

There were several drawings issued. The drawings illustrate optional locations for the campanile (Bell Tower) where it is also shown at different set directions and locations to show what would be illuminated stain glass windows. Other drawings included options concerning sky lighting, the styles of windows and trims as well as the Rose stain glass window that could be used in the first phase for the Gathering Space and Hall.

Building Property:

Chris Foy developed a document called a Memorandum of Understanding for the parties of John and Lelah Anhalt, St. Mary Catholic Church and the City of Waverly. Copies were handed out to the committee members for review. If you did not get a copy by e-mail and wish to have one, you can pick one up from Kraig Pfiffner at the Parish Office. This document clearly defines the following:

• Description of Anhalt Land
• Proposed Donation to Church for New Parish Center
• Easement for Future Extension of Country Meadows Drive
• Easement for Utilities
• Construction Easement
• Emergency Access Easement
• Extension of Water and Sewer Lines
• Water Drainage and Retention
• Traffic Study
• Maintenance of 20^th Street N.W.
• Option to Purchase Adjoining Anhalt Property
• Execution of Documents
• Validity and Duration of Memorandum

If acceptable to Building Committee Members, Chris would like to present this document to the City of Waverly next week so please provide any feedback you may have to Chris as soon as possible. 

Sequence of Events Policy:

On October 1, 2002, Archbishop Hanus promulgated updated policies for the Archdiocesan Building Commission, which will guide new construction and major renovation projects in the archdiocese. Therefore, The Church Design & Renovation Commission (CDRC) requires representatives from our Building Committee and the Architects to attend their meetings and submit updated reports and drawings regarding our building project.

The next meeting will be held March 14th or 17th. The meeting place is still yet to be advised. Fr. Mike and or Kraig Pfiffner as well as the Parish Council and Building Committee Chairs along with a couple of parishioners will be needed to attend. A brief presentation will be required to explain why we need and are pursuing a new Parish Center. Please let Brian Birgen know if you would like to attend this meeting.      

Meeting Adjourned: 9:00 PM