Members Present: Nancy Dreesen, P, Boye, Billy Cox, Sherri Coughlin, P. Alicia Saenz, Gabby Guitierrez, Barb Atwood, and Skip Knudsen
President Nancy Dreesen called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Pastor Boye led the Committee in prayer.
Action Items
President Nancy asked for a motion to approve the Council Minutes for August 21, 2018. Motion was made for approval, seconded, and unanimously approved.
President Nancy requested a motion for the approval of the August 26 Special Council Meeting. Motion was made for approval, seconded and unanimously approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Barb met with her financial committee. The committee indicated their preference for moving the Script Chase Bank funds, which has had no activity for some time, to the general fund. After discussion, President Nancy called for a motion for the closing of the Script funds from Chase Bank to the Church’s general fund. Motion to close the Script account and move the funds to the general fund was made, seconded, and unanimously approved.
The financial report for August was presented and discussed. The revised/updated budget will be presented to the Congregation at the September meeting for approval. Motion for accepting the August Treasurer’s Report was made, seconded, and unanimously approved.
The Facilities Use Guidelines was discussed. Addition work is needed on usage by outside groups, cleaning deposits, etc. The facilities committee will continue to refine the guidelines.
Pastors Karin’s Report
Pastor Boye recommended that we delay the naming of a Council member to the Transition team until a further review of the process is concluded.
Pastor Karin presented her “Report-100 days into the interim.” The report gives an accurate description of the transition journey. The document also gives the Bishop and Synod an update. Pr. Boye suggested that the document be placed in the St. Mark’s Newsletter so that the congregation can respond and pose questions.
Pastor Alicia’s Report
Pr. Alicia reported on the success of the Congregational Picnic this past Sunday. The Spanish Congregation put on a fantastic party with a variety and amount of food for the entire congregation. An offering in the amount of $359 was collected.
Pastor Alicia reported that doors are still being found unlocked. This is disturbing. Further effort must be made to make groups aware of their responsibility to secure the premises after their use.
Other Reports
We will be ending the Adopt-a-Bill program. It has served its purpose well.
The Nominating Committee for new Council members will be formed by the end of October. Two retiring members are to be part of the Nominating Committee.
The Rent/Use fee report was presented. The report remains fluid at this time. Committee will continue to refine the fee structure and report back to the Council.
Billy Cox gave an update on the hearing aides. Chris Lewis has a source for a compatible unit that will interface with our present audio system. Pr. Alicia indicated that $5,000 is available for this project. Billy will pursue with Chris.
The Korean Church has requested the use of the Sanctuary on Thursday nights for their worship service. The Council recommended that the additional use should result in additional rent.
Meeting was adjourned with prayer.
September 16 Congregational Meeting will employ a PowerPoint presentation by Barb Atwood. Council adjourned to view and discuss the presentation.
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