URGENT: Special Congregational Meeting – Sunday, Dec. 14
Dear Church Family,
The Leadership Team (LT) is calling for a Special Emergency Congregational Meeting to take place immediately following the service on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Why We Are Meeting We have identified an immediate safety hazard regarding two dead trees located near House 2 and House 3.
- House 2 Tree: This tree is decaying rapidly. Due to the severity of the decay, it requires a crane for removal and is unlikely to withstand the upcoming winter snows.
- House 3 Tree: While not as critical as the first, this tree is also dead and poses a significant risk to the property.
The Change in Plans Previously, we were working with PG&E to handle this removal. However, PG&E has recently informed us that these trees are no longer on their removal list. Because of the rapid decay and approaching winter weather, we cannot wait for an appeal process; we must act now to ensure safety.
The Cost & Vote We have secured a contractor who is available to remove both trees using a crane on Tuesday, December 16. The total estimate for this work is $19,435.00.
Because this is an unbudgeted expenditure over $10,000.00, the Leadership Team is obligated to present this to the congregation for a vote. We are calling this emergency meeting to share the details and ask for your approval to proceed with the work.
Thank you for your flexibility regarding this short notice and for your help in maintaining the safety of our church grounds.
Blessings,
Glenn Sewell Leadership Team Chair
