Financial Report for Kneseth Israel Congregation (Cincinnati, Ohio) Building Committee 1919 – 1925

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TRUSTEE MEETING                          July 29, 1920
 
A SPECIAL TRUSTEE MEETING of the trustees of the Kneseth Israel Congregation was called Thursday Eve. July 29, 1920, at 8:30 P.M. at the residence of I. Moskowitz, Moses Miller in the chair; the following members were present: Moses Miller, Abraham Isaacs, I. Oseberwitz, M. Schneider, I. Bernstein, I. Moskowitz, B. Nathan, B. Lipsin, B. Zussman, and Raphael B. Miller. Dr. B. W. Miller was selected secretary of the meeting pro. tem.
 
THE COMMITTEE ON PURCHASES LOT for the new Schul, reported as follows: July 28, 1920, the hereinafter described lot and property of Elizabeth H. Jouvit, at the N. E. Cor. of Rockdale and Washington Aves. Avondale was purchased for twenty-two thousand dollars ($22,000.00) and a deposit of five hundred dollars ($500.00) was made thereon. The lot is 120 ft. more or less, on Rockdale Ave., and 210 ft. more of less on Washington Ave. On this lot is situated one frame building known as 604 Rockdale Ave, and one two and a half story brick and frame residence known as 3514 Washington Ave., with garage.
 
The articles of agreement were signed July 28, 1920, by Moses Miller and I. Moskowitz. Five hundred dollars ($500.00) earnest money was advanced by Moses Miller and I. Moskowitz, each giving their personal checks for $250.00. This amount was deposited in escrew with the Home Savings Bank subject to the Examination of the title.
 
The sum of one hundred dollars was allowed to Mr. Adolh Kline, tenant of the building at 3514 Washington Ave., for his rights in the fixtures, plumbing, and garage on the premise.
 
The brokers through who the deal was made were A. L. Barbour, and E. Vigransky, associate agent.
 
Mr. I. Moskowitz reported that the commission securing to E. Vigransky resulting from the sale of the lot and amounting to $440.00 was promised by Mr. Vigransky to be refunded by him to the Schul as a personal gift.
 
On motion made by R. B. Miller and duly seconded by I. Moskowitz and passed by the trustees present, the president was authorized to appoint an executive committee consisting of ten members to be known as THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BUILDING FUND, that shall have full power to proceed and act in all matters pertaining to making the necessary loan for the purchase of the lot, creating ways and means for raising funds for the building of the new building and for the negotiations of all contracts necessary.