Motion for November 12th Congregational Meeting

"The Corporate Management Commission recommends that the Congregation approve the expenditure of a maximum of $40,000 for the upgrading of the electrical & fire alarm systems in the Educational Building.
The funds for this expenditure would be taken from the Endowment.”

Upgrade Systems

Essential Repairs Needed

- Educational Building constructed in 1929 uses its original Electrical Service entry. Contemporary Main Panel upgrade is essential for safe repairs. Fire Alarm components have become obsolete.

- Fire safety will be enhanced, insurance risk will be mitigated and an optimal foundation established for electrical needs for Emmanuel and for our tenants, an on-going source of income for our congregation.

- Electrical service expenditures are NOT addressing Sanctuary renovations and are independent of the GGM-Renovation funding.

- Authorization to withdraw from Emmanuel's Endowment was approved Sunday November 12th and needed repairs will begin in 2007.

Fire Alarm Systems

Original alarm system sounded directly to Albany's Fire Station.

Time-Warner Security System is current vendor,

Fire Alarm System

Alarm Bell mechanisms broken and obsolete.
Replacement parts NOT available
Heat Sensors and Smoke Sensors not logically positioned.