Members Present: Frank Carson, Pastor Ron Hovick, Karl Larsen, Mark Lechner, Ann-Marie Pering
Members Absent: Sheri Barker, Mark Becerra
Non-Voting Members present: Brett Perkins, Diane Flint-Wages
Council President Karl Larsen convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and called on Pastor Ron Hovick for prayer.
Motion by Pastor Ron Hovick, second by Mark Lechner: To approve the Minutes of the August 18, 2011 meeting. Motion Passed
Financial Report – Diane provided the financial report. She reported envelope donations are down. We are on track to bring in 400,000 leaving us approximately $50,000 short of budget. Year to date, $12,000 has been received specifically for loan repayment. We have $90,400 cash in the bank, $38,400 of which belongs to the designated funds, leaving a reserve of $51,900, which is a little more than a 1 month reserve. The youth account is short $189, but fundraisers are forthcoming; all other accounts are in line.
Old Business – The Glen Abbey Cemetery Plot was briefly discussed, then tabled for further discussion at the October Council meeting. The plot is valued at $6,000-$6,500.
Re-roofing of out buildings was tabled as more information is gathered and loan possibilities are researched.
Motion by Mark Lechner, second by Pastor Ron Hovick: to approach Glory Lutheran to see if they can increase their monthly benevolence. Motion Passed. Discussion followed regarding Glory Lutheran’s status as an established church. Pastor Ron will arrange a meeting
Stewardship Committee- Item tabled. Mark Lechner will email Sheri Barker, Kron Littleton and Betty Torres to set a meeting and discuss possible new direction of the committee.
New Business – Ricky Kelly submitted his resignation to take effect in October. He and Jessica are moving to Oregon. Ricky recommended Lee W. as his replacement. The Personnel Committee interviewed Lee on September 12, 2011, and provided him a preliminary job offer pending Council approval.
Motion by Frank Carson, seconded by Pastor Ron Hovick, to hire Lee as the new youth director. Motion Passed. Discussion followed regarding Lee’s experience, current involvement with our youth, and the easy transition. Lee has planned to incorporate a college based group in October. Background check will be performed during his probationary period.
Pastor’s Report – Pastor Ron will be gone October 8 and November 6, 2011. Pastor Jon and Pastor Bill have agreed to cover in his absence.
On September 25th, Alicia Saenz, Betty Chung and Sue Connors will be attending the Bishop’s meeting, along with Pastor Ron.
Jim Hanson will be providing a Retirement Planning Workshop on October 30, 2011. Mark Lechner will ask him to expand the workshop to include information on Estate Planning.
On Sunday, September 18, 2011 new members will be received.
Sunday and Thursday Bible Study Groups are both happy with the direction the church is going.
Director of Operations Report – Brett mentioned employee evaluations will take place in October.
All “tenants” are getting settled into their new home at St. Mark’s.
Committee Reports – There were no Committee Reports.
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Pering