Members Present: Pastor Ron, David Perez, Dawn Andrews, Paul Ford, Iris Atkins, Georgene Nightingale, Alicia Saenz, Bob Lechner
Members not present: Nan Stufkosky
Non Members present: Tom Brosche, Gaby Gutierrez
The meeting was called to order by President David Perez at 7:00 PM. Pastor Ron opened with prayer.
Solar presentation: Tom Brosche, representing Zing Solar, gave the Council information regarding the use of solar panels on St Marks property. Showing the Council the charts he produced, Tom says St Marks spends about $13,000 annually for electricity. Using an intermediary investment company, Kina’ola, they would pay for the equipment and installation of panels at St Marks. Kina’ola is one of the few companies that will works with non-profits. He estimated that St Marks bill would then be zero or close to it. At the end of six years, St Marks would have the option to purchase the equipment for $66,000 which would then continue to provide electricity for the 20 year warranty period. Tom believes the system would be 95% efficient for 25 years. The Council thanked Tom for his work and will take his information for consideration.
The minutes of the July meeting were read. Pastor Ron made the motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Georgene, approved by all.
Financial report. Laura Ortiz said the audits for 2012, 2013, and 2014 were turned in. There will be partial audits for 2009, 2010, and 2011, as allowed by the Constitution. The motion was made to accept the report, seconded by Dawn, approved by all except Georgene.
Pastor Ron and Alicia Saenz will attend the Theology Education for Emerging Ministry (TEEM) at Berkeley, CA, on October 6,7,8. Alicia will attend one day due to work schedule.
The Charter School permit process is behind schedule at the School District. Hopefully we will hear by October.
Pastor Ron announced that visitation pastor, Laurie Line, has resigned due to health issues.
Council discussed the use of Jacobson Hall by large groups and will have Brett look into a required cleaning deposit.
Council ended with prayer and the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 PM.
Bob Lechner,
Secretary