I have mine in the same folder as the non cgi folder and cbi-bin folders. What I did was install the whole forum in its own folder on the server. So in that folder there are 3 folders, cgi-bin, members, and my non cgi folder. Not really sure what you mean by "above the webroot". Should I relocate it?
If I relocate the members folder, I know to change its path in the control panel, do I need to rebuild anything? Thanks