Meeting called to order at 6:06 P.M. by Sheri Barker via ZOOM meeting
Members present
Lay Leadership: Bob Lechner, Diane Wages, Sheri Barker, Sherri Coughlin, and Rachael Perez
Ministers: Pastor Dan Cole and Pastor Alicia Saenz
Absent: Freddie Fran Lacarra, Michael Marquez
Guests
Dick Bolin
Opening Prayer
Devotion and Prayer led by Sheri Barker
Action Items
• April 27, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes were reviewed by Council members.
• Motion: Approve to the April 27, 2020 minutes. Motion by Sherri C., second by Diane W. Unanimously approved.
• Tower Point Purchase of the Verizon Cell Tower Contract Information is being gathered and reviewed by Dick Bolin. This is for the current Verizon tower and an additional space of 250 sq. feet. The next step is to get a Letter of Intent from Tower Point. Once that is received, Dick will insert an addendum with a Non-Binding Agreement. Tower Point is offering a lump sum payment of $375,000 for a 99-year term lease, or a 50-year term lease for $350,000 payment, or 30-year term lease for $300,000 payment. In addition, St. Mark’s receives 60% of any lease income when Tower Point Sub-leases space of our tower. Dick will review any Tax implications, and research Previous Contracts with other companies to gather data. There will be an Informational Zoom meeting with the Congregation on May 31, June 4 and 14, 2020. A final opportunity to ask questions will be available both via Zoom and in person at church on Sunday, June 28, 4:00 – 5:00 PM. The congregation will vote Yes or No to selling the lease on June 28 or 29. Members will be offered a method to vote online during the week of June 23 – June 28. Final paper ballots are due to the office by Monday, June 29 by 1:00 PM.
Next steps:
- Move forward with Discussion
- Research additional Information about TowerPoint
- Review Tax Liabilities
- Keep Congregation informed
- All Zoom meetings with the Congregation will be recorded and available online.
- Congregation meeting and vote on Sunday, June 28. If the congregation votes to approve the sale of the Verizon lease to TowerPoint, Attorney Dick Bolin will actively negotiate the Letter of Intent and the Lease Purchase Agreement on behalf of St. Mark’s.
Motion: Approve Dick Bolin to Pursue Tower Point Letter of Intent, motion by Diane W. , second by Sherri C. Unanimously approved.
▪ CA Board of Equalization: Dick Bolin is in contact with the State of CA. regarding the California Board of Equalization (CBE) notices and has been speaking to different representatives. Dick suggests that St. Marks re-write the Articles of Incorporation based on the recommendation of the CBE representatives.
▪ Treasurer Diane Wages reviewed the April Financial reports with Council.
Motion: Approve the Financial Report as presented. Motion by Sherri C. and seconded by Diane W. Unanimously approved.
- Contract with A & M Rehab for Roofing Project gutters need to be replaced. Sheri B. recommends proceeding with this project, there is money set aside to pay for this.
- Motion: Approve A & M to replace the Gutters. Motion by Diane W. and Second by Bob L. Unanimously approved.
- Approve The Re-hire of Angelina and Eduardo Garcia for Nursery Staff. Motion by Bob L. And Second by Sherri C. Unanimously approved.
Reports:
Pastor Dan
- Pastor Dan is continuing devotions, prayers, phone calls, and sermons
- Music Committee Planning
- Reinstate Worship Committee
Pastor Alicia
- Pastor Alicia is planning a worship service for the Spanish service “Day of the Dead Celebration.”
- Property Committee
- Refining Policies
- Document Job descriptions, put packet together for Diane Nissen
Leadership Development: Discussion of 17 Efficiency Management Principles during This Crisis: Spiritual Leadership Podcast by the Reverend Paul Chappell.
⁃ Focus on the Power of Prayer – Trust in God – Go to the Need
⁃ Next steps for Council: Follow up with everyone – how can we better care for our members?
What have we learned during these past two months?
- We are anxious to get back to church
- We ARE the church – Christ to each other
- Our connection with the Holy Spirit
- Phone calls have increased member connection and caring
New Business:
- ELCA Grant of $1,000 to off-set the cost of the GO-PRO camera, Tripod.
- Project Hand donation from Paseo Del Rey Church
- Masks Ministry donations have been made for purchasing additional fabric and supplies.
- Motion: To approve grant for $1,000. Motion made by Bob L. and second by Sherri C.
- Pending Opening of the Nursery (unlikely before Fall): Clean and organize the Nursery. Clean and replace toys for the Nursery.
Sheri Barker closed the meeting with Prayer.
Meeting adjourned at 8:34 P.M.
Next Council meeting will be Monday June 22, 2020 6:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom
Submitted by Rachael Perez, Secretary