Meeting was called to order at 7:06 by President Nancy Dreesen.
Opening prayer was led by Pastor Alicia Saenz.
Members present: Nancy Dreesen, Barbara Atwood, Sherri Coughlin, Billy Cox, Raidel Cubero, Gabriela Gutierrez, Alicia Saenz, and Skip Knudsen.
ACTION ITEMS
Minutes of the March 20, 2018 Council Meeting were unanimously approved as submitted.
Council reaffirmed Pastor Karin Boye as St. Mark’s interim pastor. Total financial package will be finalized and brought to Council for final approval at a later date.
March financial statement distributed at March 20 meeting needs to reflect unbudgeted charges. Treasurer Barb Atwood recommended that we make adjustments to the statement to reflect unbudgeted charges such as fire extinguishers, termites, and lighting charges. Motion, second and unanimously approved revised March Financial Statement to include unbudgeted charges.
Personnel Committee submitted the name of Bobb Briggs as custodian. Discussion followed related to duties. Committee established a May 1 start of employment. Motion to approve Bobb Briggs as custodian with a May 1 start was made, seconded, and unanimously approved.
Discussion was held regarding compensation of all employees. It was decided that all employees be compensated at an hourly rate. Motion to adopt hour rate for all employees was made, seconded, and unanimously approved.
Discussion was held regarding compensation and hours allowed for the Sunday Child attendant. New Child Attendant will begin new position on May 6, at a rate of $12.00 per hour for a maximum of 3.5 hours per Sunday. Motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved to hire new Child Attendant at a rate of $12.00 per hour for a maximum of 3.5 hours per Sunday.
REPORTS
Bill Cox reported on inventory performed on the contents of the former your center. Billy, Shirley Cox, and Skip Knudsen inventoried all items in the center. Discussion was held regarding the items inventoried and the future disposition of such items.
Nancy reported that supply pastors: Pr. Friedrich, and Pr. Alicia Saenz, will be serving St. Mark’s until Interim Pastor Karin Boye assumes duties on June 1.
President Nancy has invited Clairemont Lutheran Church to meet with the Council to discuss the their experience with a dual language church. Their experience will be invaluable to us as we progress as a two language church.
Nancy will take a well-deserved vacation May 19-28.
Meeting was concluded with the Lord’s Prayer.
Adjournment at 8:44.
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