Minutes of the MCCDC Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 11, 2018 Call to Order A Special Congregational Meeting of Metropolitan Community Church of Washington DC (MCCDC) was called to order at 12:46 pm by MCCDC’s Moderator, the Rev. Elder Dwayne Johnson. He announced that 41 members of the congregation in good standing were present and that a quorum was achieved to conduct business at this meeting (10 percent of 204 active members). Opening Prayer Rev. Dwayne asked Board Member Tim Helm to open the meeting in prayer. Presentation of Information on the Proposed Sale of the M Street Lot Vice Moderator Knut Panknin delivered a thorough PowerPoint presentation discussing the proposed sale of the church’s lot on M Street. The presentation included information addressing the issues raised at a previous Congregational meeting on November 19, 2017. Board Motion on the Sale of the M Street Property The Board’s motion for consideration by the congregation was included in the Agenda provided to all congregational members present at the meeting. The Motion states: Motion: “The congregation approves the sale of the vacant lot on M Street NW and approves the establishment of the Far Reaching Trust Fund (FRFTF) in a bank trust account, with the purpose of providing long term investment income and security in support of MCCDC’s strategic growth. The FRFTF’s primary purpose is to provide earned investment income in support of MCCDC’s yearly operating budget. To this end, the Board of Directors is authorized to withdraw all earned investment income from the FRFTF for the past 12 months to support MCCDC’s operation fund. Any other withdrawal from the FRFTF, for any other amount and for any other purpose, shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote in the affirmative by those present and voting at a congregational meeting that is called in accordance with MCCDC’s Bylaws. The Board of Directors is responsible for maintaining and managing the FRFTF consistent with the fund’s purpose. The Board shall report all withdrawals from the FRFTF, and shall submit an annual financial report on the FRFTF to the congregation.
The FRFTF is open to contributions and donations by members and friends of MCCDC in support of the fund’s purpose. Any withdrawals of these contributions must follow the same guidelines as stated above.” Rev. Dwayne explained that the floor was open for three proponents of the motion to speak and for three opponents of the motion to speak. One member of the congregation inquired if there would be an opportunity for questions. Rev. Dwayne explained that a forum was held on November 5, 2017, a listening session was held on January 21, 2018, and various presentations at meetings of ministry groups, to address questions about the proposal and that today’s meeting was about making a decision on whether to adopt this motion or not. Todd Clark, Dale Madyun-Baskerville, and Cecelia Hayden-Smith each presented comments in support of the motion. There were no members present that requested an opportunity to speak in opposition to the motion. Rev. Dwayne asked for a show of hands in favor of the motion, then asked for a show of hands in opposition of the motion, and then asked for a show of hands of those abstaining. The Motion was adopted unanimously in support of the motion by those present. Board Motion on the 2108 Budget Rev. Dwayne called on Tim Helm, Treasurer of the Board of Directors, to discuss the highlights of the proposed budget for the church’s operations for the remainder of 2018. After his presentation, there were a few clarifying questions from members, including whether the budget would be retroactively applied back to January 1, 2018. The answer is no. This budget, if approved, would become effective today, February 11, 2018. Seeing no one wishing to speak either in favor or against the budget motion, Rev. Dwayne proceeded with the vote on the Motion. He asked for a show of hands of those in favor of the motion and an overwhelming majority of those present raised their hands. He then asked for a show of hands of those opposed to the Motion and there was one member who raised their hand. He asked for a show of hands of those abstaining from the vote and there was no one raising their hand. The Motion on the Budget was approved with an overwhelming majority and with only one vote against the Motion. Adjournment and Closing Prayer Dale Madyun-Baskerville moved to adjourn the meeting. Donte Hunter seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously adopted.