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2008 Wisconsin Conference JournalThis policy will be phased in over a 5 year period of time; the phase-in will be as follows:Retiree Premium Payment Phase-InYear Proportion From Pre 1-1-1999 Policy Proportion From Current Policy1999 80% 20%2000 60% 40%2001 40% 60%2002 20% 80%2003 0% 100%120.1.7 For clergy or lay employees of the Wisconsin Annual Conference retiring afterDecember 31, 2001, the conference will not provide any funding of healthinsurance premiums for retirees or their spouses until the retiree reaches 65 yearsof age.120.1.8 Retirees must have a minimum 5 consecutive years of qualified participationwith the Wisconsin Conference group health insurance plan immediately prior toretirement to be eligible for retiree coverage.130.0.0 Church Facilities Policy130.1.0 Minimum Standards Local churches in the Wisconsin Conference will meet thefollowing minimum standards:a. Indoor plumbing/restroom, running water with at least one flush toiletb. Electricity which meets building codec. A heating system with thermostatd. Handicap accessibility to building code130.2.0 Remedial FundingLocal churches which do not meet these standards may apply to the ConferenceTrustees for supplemental financial assistance to correct deficiencies. A churchrequesting assistance must participate in the cost through a minimum 1/3 matchingfunds, or equivalent labor and materials. Churches requesting assistance withimprovements will be required to submit the results of a structural inspectionby a Wisconsin certified inspector to verify the soundness of the building, alongwith a copy of their treasurer’s report and audit. Priority will be given to requestsin descending order of the minimum standards listed. Requests for financialassistance are to be submitted to the Conference Trustees by April 1, with grantsfor approved projects released by May 1, each Conference year.140.0.0 General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegations140.1.0 Nominations and Elections:Lay and clergy United Methodists of Wisconsin who are interested in election asGeneral and Jurisdictional Conference Delegates may submit brief biographicalsketches of themselves which will be distributed by the Conference Secretaryin the pre-Conference materials. The Conference Secretary shall present theballoting procedures during the opening plenary of an election year session foradoption by the Annual Conference.342 Rules and Policies of the Wisconsin Conference