Members present- Iris Atkins, Pastor Ron Hovick, Georgene Nightingale, Nan Stufvosky, Stephanie Rodriguez, Alicia Saenz, Gabby Gutierrez, Dawn Andrews, Tom Brosche, Paul Ford, Bob Lechner. Members not present- David Perez. Nonmembers present-Laura Ortiz.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by President Iris Atkins. Pastor Ron led with a prayer. The minutes of the April meeting were read and amended. The motion to accept the minutes was made by Paul Ford, seconded by Pastor Ron, approved by all.
Presentation- We welcomed Maureen O’Connor From San Diego Fire and Rescue and Project Heart Beat who demonstrated hands only CPR and an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Ms. O’Connor offered additional CPR training to interested church members. We would need to schedule with her, (619) 243-0911. She also mentioned there is a grant assistance program through Project Heart Beat to non-profit organizations, pending available funds. After the presentation was finished the council discussed whether to purchase one or more AEDs. There was a question of whether there may be an insurance rebate available and where the funds would come from. A motion to purchase an AED for the church was made by Pastor Ron, seconded by Georgene Nightingale, and approved by all.
Financial Report- Laura Ortiz was present to explain that, according to Barb Atwood, the funds needed for the Montessori school project could be reflected as either an expense or as an asset because it is a building improvement. The Profit and Loss Previous Year Comparison from January-April, 2016 reflected a $12,066.52 deficit. The lessening cash flow is reflecting payments for the insurance policy and Montessori school project. The motion to accept the financial report was made by Paul Ford, seconded by Tom Brosche, and approved by all.
Pastor Ron- Pastor reported that Sue Connors, Roz Nelson, and himself, went to the Synod Assembly to help elect the new Bishop.
Pastor Ron also reported that Barb Atwood, Iris Atkins, and himself, had met on May 20, 2016, to clean up the balance sheet line items by transferring funds from stagnant designated funds into funds that would better serve the ministries of St. Mark’s.
The following is a list of transfers:
Veri CS Council to Buildings and Grounds (acct# 34205 to 30215, amount $219.06)
Confirmation to Christian Ed (acct# 34220 to 30300, amount $70.88)
Men’s Groups to Buildings & Grounds (acct# 34800 to 30215, amount $178.95)
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Picnic to Youth (acct# 34910 to 36000, amount $250.18)
Music to Worship/Music (acct# 35000 to 32020, amount $1,335.35)
Children’s Music to Worship/Music (acct# 35100 to 32020, amount $339.04)
Youth Choir to Worship/Music (acct# 35200 to 32020, amount $75.00)
Misc. Activities to Youth (acct# 36540 to 36000, amount $25.00)
God’s Gifts to Christian Ed (acct# 30321 to 30300, amount $457.81)
Sunday School to Christian Ed (acct# 30325 to 30300, amount $6945.92)
Donated Subscriptions to Worship Altar (acct# 30350 to 32010, amount $50.00)
VBS to Christian Ed (acct# 30440 to 30300, amount $57.25)
Praise Band to Worship/Music (acct# 33010 to 32020, amount $1050.00)
Youth to Youth (acct# 33070 to 36000, amount $21.00)
Misc. Desig. To Youth (acct# 33900 to 36000, amount $21.00)
Neighbor Relief to Honor & Remembrance (acct# 31170 to 31160, amount $310.00)
Sunday School to Christian Ed (acct# 30325 to 30300, amount $206.00)
Council also discussed gifting the remaining balance ($478.57) in the Housebuilding 2007 designated fund to Lutheran Church of the Incarnation. This would assist in their house building efforts in Mexico. There was a motion to accept condensing the balance sheet and the gift to Lutheran Church of the Incarnation. The motion was approved by Pastor Ron, seconded by Georgene, and approved by all.
There will be an informational meeting planned for Sunday, June 5, 2016. Brett Perkins will give the congregation updates on the improvements needed to proceed with the Montessori school project and the costs of these improvements. There will be a vote to sell the Verizon income to be able to fund the school project. There was a motion by Pastor Ron to approve scheduling this meeting, seconded by Tom Brosche, approved by all.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43PM.
Meeting notes taken by Stephanie Rodriguez