The meeting called to order by President David Perez at 7:00PM. Pastor Ron led with a prayer.
Members present: Pastor Hovick, David Perez, Iris Atkins, Bob Lechner, Nan Stufkosky, Georgene Nightengale, Dawn Andrews, Mike Collins, Alicia Saenz, Paul Ford.
Non Members present: Laura Ortiz, Brett Perkins
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved with corrections
Treasurers Report- Laura added a Cash Flow Summary to the report. The report was discussed and it was agreed the SCRIP Program should be reviewed. Pastor made the motion to accept the report, seconded by Nan, passed by all.
Sustainability: The Senior Daycare Program was discussed. Iris reported that the St Paul’s Senior Daycare center was located on 630 L Street near Interstate 5. That center had 165 people participating. Medical is required. They have a full time RN. Activities include crafts and games. Council discussed making St Marks available as a satellite facility to the existing company, and we could lease property instead of re-inventing the entire program.
Finances- Council discussed a professional audit of St Mark’s finances since we have not had one in four years. We have had one audit on an exchange basis with Pilgrim Lutheran Church.
Synod- Pastor Ron discussed a request he had made to Lutheran Social Services for a $5,000 grant for Helping Hand. We received $4,000.
Pastor Ron informed council that the Synod convention was held in Hawaii and that all churches were told that their share of convention costs were $495, whether they attended or not. Pastor did not feel that a convention in Hawaii was prudent, or that the convention fee should be required by all churches. Pastor proposed the fee be included in the Pacific-Synod-ELCA Benevolence. Pastor made motion, Georgene seconded, passed by all.
Cell Tower- Pastor handed out a proposal from Wireless Capital Partners LLC, that offered to buy out our lease for the cell tower for $125,000 for the ten year lease. It was decided to ask Chris Lewis and Jim Cartwright to review the proposal and report to Council.
Facilities- Council discussed the MOU with Glory Lutheran. Brett distributed a Facility Use Notes to Council showing the groups using the church facilities and the fees. It was decided a separate Facility Committee meeting would be held to standardize the forms and fees.
Concert- Southwestern College will have a concert here on August 24.
Background Checks- Brett distributed a paper showing levels of background checks that might be a benefit to the church. Pastor Ron motioned that employees and those working directly with youth have a background check. Those working on VBS or youth choir, etc. should be fingerprinted. Motion made, seconded by Nan, passed by all.
Council discussed a request from Alicia Saenz to cover the cost of a class she took in the Fall of 2013. Pastor Ron will look into it.
For the July agenda- Discuss the Employee Handbook report.
Next meeting-July 8. 2014
Bob Lechner, Secretary