St Mark’s Lutheran Church
Chula Vista CA 91910
Council Minutes, November 15, 2021
The Council meeting was in-person and also Zoom
Members present: Pastor Halvorson, Pastor Alicia, Saenz, Sheri Barker, Bob Lechner, Oscar Uribe,
Visitors on zoom: Diane Wages, Diane Nissen, Chris Lewis, Melissa Hernandez.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Sheri Barker at 6:10 PM
Council reviewed and approved the minutes of the October 2021 meeting
Council reviewed and approved the Financial Report provided by Treasurer, Diane Wages.
Diane Wages provided the proposed 2022 budget for initial review.
She introduced the Budget Committee as Diane Wages, Diane Nissen, Tom Larson, and Laura Ortiz. The 2022 Congregational pledges to date were $187,000.
It was decided to vote on the proposed budget at the January 13, Council meeting.
Chris Lewis will become the next Legacy Committee chairperson.
Council discussed the Facility Use Agreements with Glory Church, Arendum,Church and LSS;
Considering the increase in utility rates, decided to increase the amount charged to these groups by 10% for 2022.
Sheri barker discussed the two bids for updating the sign on Hilltop Drive with newer digital one.
The church would keep the existing foundation, electrical connections, and frame to keep costs down. Sheri will return with the actual quotes at the next Council meeting, December 13, 2021.
Sheri Barker discussed the Nominating Committee should meet to look for prospective members to replace four vacating Council members for 2022.
Pastor Halvorson discussed the worked provided by Pastor Saenz and proposed her work hours be increased from 25 to 29 hours per week. The motion to accept was made by Oscar Uribe and seconded by Bob Lechner. Council also thanked Spanish Ministry for the outstanding Veterans Day display
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The Congregational Meeting will be held on January 31, 2022 to vote on the budget and new council members. It would be followed by lunch.
The next Council meeting will be on December 13, 2021
The meeting closed with prayer and adjourned at 8:30.
Submitted by Bob Lechner