Meeting called to order at 6:06 P.M. by Sheri Barker
Members present Bob Lechner, Diane Wages, Sheri Barker, Sherri Coughlin, and Rachael Perez Minister: Pastor Dan
Guests Dick Bolin
Opening Prayer Devotion and Prayer led by Rachael Perez
Action Items
• February 25th 2020 Council Meeting Minutes were reviewed by Council members.
• Motion: Approve to the February 25th 2020 minutes. Motion by Diane W., second by Bob L. Unanimously approved.
• Bob Briggs was contacted by Tower Point regarding the Use of the Verizon Tower. Tower Point would like to pay St. Marks $375,000 to purchase the lease of the tower for 99 years; Tower Point would then lease out the tower to other carries to make a profit, a portion of each sub-lease would return to St. Mark’s. We currently receive $20,400/year from the Verizon contract.
There could be Capital Gains as well as Property Tax Implications in this sale. Dick Bolin is reviewing and will provide the council with more details as he finds them out.
▪ Dick Bolin researched the Property Tax of Equalization notice for the state of CA. and spoke to Yen, a Representative. This is an ongoing topic and Dick is staying in contact with The Board of Equalization.
▪ Treasurer Diane Wages reviewed the February Financial reports with Council.
▪ Motion: Approve the Financial Report as presented. Motion by Sherri C. and seconded by Bob L. Unanimously approved.
Reports:
Pastor Dan
▪ Pastor Dan is investigating how to use our puppets to enhance his online sermons
▪ Good Friday On-Line Service at 5:30pm
▪ Palm Sunday On-Line Service – Pastor Alicia
▪ Easter Service On-Line- Pastor Dan
Property Committee
• Bob Lechner shared information regarding the work that will need to be done around St. Marks. A&M Rehab Construction has provided an estimate for the roofing of Jacobson Hall and the upper campus buildings.
• Due to the budget shortfall and the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, Diane Wages recommended that we wait 3 months and then re-evaluate budget stability before contracting with A&M to do the roofing. Council agreed.
• Sherri C. suggested a capital campaign to fund the roofing project when we are worshipping together again in the sanctuary. Council agreed.
• Council asked Bob Lechner to follow up with Bobb Briggs and Chris Lewis to determine the necessary/ immediate jobs in priority order. One of the first areas needing attention as soon as possible is Jacobson Hall’s roof.
Leadership Development: Discussion of Leading Through a 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?
New Business:
▪ Melissa Tierra will be resigning 4/16/20
Rachael Perez closed the meeting with Prayer.
Meeting adjourned at 7:43 P.M.
Next Council meeting will be Monday April 27, 2020 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Submitted by Rachael Perez, Secretary