Council Minutes
May 19, 2011
Members Present: Sheri Barker, Mark Bacerra, Frank Carson, Karl Larsen, Mark Lechner, Pat Milliken, Ann-Marie Pering
Members Absent: Mike Collins, Pastor Ron Hovick, Eddie Ochoterena
Non-Voting Member Present: Brett Perkins
Non-Voting Member Absent: Diane Flint-Wages
Council President Karl Larsen convened the meeting at 6:35 p.m. with prayer.
Motion by Mark Bacerra, seconded by Mark Lechner: To approve the minutes of the April 28, 2011 meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Brett Perkins provided the financial report in Treasurer Diane Flint-Wages’ absence. Although income is $23,000 below budget, expenses are keeping pace with budget. The rental fee from theAreumdaunChurchis included in the Facility Use Fees, line item (41100).
Karl noted that a column has been added to the Attendance Report to include attendance at the youth meetings.
Karl reported that Pastor Ron received a recommendation from another Pastor for a Nursery Aide. Brett met with her and provided her with an application. A background check will be run. The Personnel Committee will meet with her when the background check has been completed.
A check was sent toCollegeLutheranChurchto help support it during its time of transition.
A Town Hall Meeting will take place on Sunday, May 22. Topics to be discussed are the Spanish ministry, the nursery, a vacancy on Council, and the Strategic Plan.
Motion by Mark Lechner, seconded by Frank: To remove Eddie Ochoterena from Council until he can return. Motion passed unanimously. It was noted that Eddie has be absent four consecutive months, and efforts to reach him by phone have been unsuccessful.
Brett reported that because theCharterSchool’s options are too far in the future, it would not open this year.
A report from the Property Committee was reviewed, and thanks were expressed for the Committee’s hard work.
Strategic Plan Action Planning Team leaders and members were discussed.
Motion by Frank, seconded by Sheri: To adjourn at 7:35 p.m. The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Patricia Milliken
Secretary
St. Mark’sLutheranChurch