Meeting was called to order by President Nancy Dreesen at 7:00pm.
Alicia led the Council in prayer to open the meeting.
Members present: Nancy Dreesen, Billy Cox, Barbara Atwood, Gabby Gutierrez, Sherri Coughlin, Alicia Sanez and Skip Knudsen. Absent: Raidel Cubero
Minutes of the January 9 Council meeting were unanimously approved.
Gabby Gutierrez presented the financials for the month of January. Council will post total income against expenses so that congregation is aware of present day financial situation. Motion was for this action was made, seconded and unanimously approved.
The Council accepted the resignation of Gabby Gutierrez as Treasurer. She will remain a member of Council. Barb Atwood was appointed Treasurer.
President Dreesen shared communication from Pacifica Synod regarding St. Mark’s contribution to Synod. $2,380.42 was received from St. Mark’s for 2017. Council agreed to send a total of $13,200 for 2018. Payments will be made quarterly in the sum of $3,300 each.
The Council elected Nancy Dreesen, President and Skip Knudsen, Secretary. The Council acted to nominate Raidel Cubero as Vice-president. Vice-president Cubero accepted in absentia.
Discussion was held regarding the St. Mark’s Personnel Committee. The Committee consists of the pastor, council president, vice-president and two council members. In addition to Pres. Dreesen, Sherri Coughlin, Raidel Cubero and Barbara Atwood will serve on committee. Pastor will be added at a later date.
Termites – Lloyd’s will perform eradication of termites. Additional costs to the church include $430.00 for the mechanical lift, $1,600 for materials for the replacement of damaged wood around Jacobson Hall. It was suggested since we have the lift, we also replace ballasts in the church lights. Council agreed to limit costs for unforeseen circumstances to a maximum of $2,300. Motion was made to accept costs for termite eradication and related costs, and ballast replacement, seconded, and unanimously approved.
Council will request that anyone passing by church and witnesses any suspicious activity occurring on the property to call police at 691-5151.
Discussion was held regarding Guardzilla security system, annual payment for Church and Casualty insurance, the receipt of $8,132.40 from the sale of securities gifted to St. Mark’s, and reservations submitted for Synod Assembly in May.
Council will be evaluating the fee schedule, as published on web site, to determine if adjustments need to be made in what we charges for services and facilities.
Meeting was closed with prayer.