Meeting called to order at 7:03 P.M. by President Nancy Dreesen.
Members present: Nancy Dreesen, Raidel Cubero, Billy Cox, Barb Atwood, Pastor Alicia Saenz, Gabby Guitierrez, Pastor Karin Boye, and Sherri Coughlin.
Nancy Dreesen opened the meeting with prayer.
Action Items
Motion was made (Billy C.) to accept the Minutes of the October 16, 2018 Council Meeting, seconded (Barb A.) , and unanimously approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer, Barb Atwood, distributed and presented the Financial Report for October:
She advised that we are under budget in all categories per the Summary Report.
Discussion held on Pew Envelopes. Barb distributed a copy of a sample from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church for Council review/information.
Nancy reported that she and Kerry Wood processed the Pledge Cards. There were 33 pledge’s totaling $153,630.00.
Pastor Karen’s Report
Pastor Karen reviewed her written report to Council.
Discussion held on Church Calendar scheduling. Scheduling needs to be limited to Office staff (Esmeralda) to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Pastor Karin brought up that St. Mark’s will be celebrating our 65th Anniversary in March of 2019. She suggested combining the two worship services on the Sunday before Ash Wed. and inviting all of the congregations at St Mark’s to celebrate this occasion. It was also suggested that a planning committee be formed for this event.
She noted a concern regarding our music program. Discussion followed on the possibility of having a Music Director, again, and working on building our Music Program.
Discussion on Transition meetings to be held on January 8, 15, and 29th (Installation of Transition & Call Team members.)
Pastor Alicia’s Report
Pastor Alicia discussed plans for the Posada to be held on Sunday, Dec. 16th, followed by a Pot Luck luncheon. The Spanish service congregation will provide Tamales, Beans, Rice, etc. Discussion held on how to provide Drinks, paper good etc . Barbara mentioned that there is $112.00 available in Evangelism & Fellowship that may possibly be used.
Other Reports
Nancy distributed estimates for Landscape maintenance submitted by Chris Lewis. She mentioned that Kyra Petrin had discussed the possibility of not securing a contract for regular maintenance at this time. Discussion followed.
Nancy then distributed on line information she had printed out on costs for purchasing new tables & chairs for Jacobsen Hall from Office Depot, Costco, and Walmart. Discussion followed.
Nancy reported on the Nov. 2nd meeting with the Areumdaun Korean Church that she and Chris Lewis attended. She and Chris had reviewed a list of our concerns at the meeting. They are asking to use our sanctuary on Thursday evenings from 7:30 t0 8:30 without paying additional rent. Discussion followed.
Chula Vista Art Guild, beginning January, 2019, will meet the 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in the Youth Center building. They will give a monthly donation of $50.00.
The Narcotics Anonymous group is asking for an additional meeting night on Thursday’s.
Motion to allow the additional meeting night beginning in 2019 was made by Pastor Karin, and seconded by Barbara. Unanimously approved.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. with the Lord’s Prayer.
Submitted by S. Coughlin