Meeting called to order at 6:06 P.M. by Sheri Barker
Members present
Lay Leadership: Bob Lechner, Diane Wages, Sheri Barker, Sherri Coughlin, and Rachael Perez
Ministers: Pastor Dan Cole and Pastor Alicia Saenz
Absent: Freddie Fran Lacarra, Michael Marquez
Guests
Dick Bolin
Opening Prayer
Devotion and Prayer led by Sheri Barker
Action Items
• March 23, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes were reviewed by Council members.
• Motion: Approve to the March 23, 2020 minutes. Motion by Sheri B., second by Diane W. Unanimously approved.
- Approve Diane Wages and Sherri Coughlin as continued authorized signers on bank accounts. And add Sheridan Barker as an authorized signer. Unanimously approved.
• Tower Point Information is being gathered and reviewed by Dick Bolin. The council will be updated as Dick learns more. Dick has discovered that Verizon has not been paying $180.00 each month to St. Marks for the past 3+ years.
Motion: Approve Dick Bolin to request a Retroactive amount of $180.00 per month for the past 3+ years from Verizon, motion by Bob L. , second by Diane W. Unanimously approved.
▪ Dick Bolin is in contact with the State of CA. regarding the California Board of Equalization (CBE) notices and has been speaking to different representatives. Dick suggests that St. Marks re-write the Articles of Incorporation based on the recommendation of the CBE representatives.
▪ Treasurer Diane Wages reviewed the March Financial reports with Council.
Motion: Approve the Financial Report as presented. Motion by Bob L. and seconded by Alicia S. Unanimously approved.
- Contract with A & M Rehab for Roofing Project Approved by email with 7 Yes votes and 0 No votes on April 18, 2020.
- Stimulus Payroll application Approved by email with 7 Yes votes and 0 No votes on April 14, 2020.
- Motion: Approve the Ministry Site Profile on 4/23/2020. Motion by Diane W. and Second by Sherri C. Unanimously approved.
- Approve Sheri Barker & Sherri Coughlin as authorized signers on the St. Mark’s accounts held at Union Bank. Unanimously approved.
Reports:
Pastor Dan
▪ Pastor Dan is continuing devotions, prayers, phone calls, and sermons
Property Committee
• A&M Rehab Construction continues to work on the roofing repairs and expects to be finished soon.
Leadership Development: Discussion of 17 Efficiency Management Principles during This Crisis: Spiritual Leadership Podcast by the Reverend Paul Chappell.
⁃ Focus on the Power of Prayer – Trust in God – Go to the Need
⁃ Next steps for Council: Follow up with everyone – how can we better care for our members?
New Business:
Sheri Barker closed the meeting with Prayer.
Meeting adjourned at 8:11 P.M.
Next Council meeting will be Monday May 18, 2020 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Submitted by Rachael Perez, Secretary