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Executive
Council Minutes
December
2007
Members Present:
Kevin Carr, Tom Padilla, Robin Tast, Lee
McMahan, Beth Edmonds, John Brandau and Pastor Meggan Prosser-Gebhardt.
Members Absent: Dwight Rumpel
Kevin Carr called the meeting to order.
Pastor Meggan opened with Devotions reviewing Chapter 4 “Getting Focused”
from the book “Reclaiming the “C” word.
Minutes
for the November Council Meeting were reviewed and approved (John / Lee).
Treasurer’s Report
– The General Fund increased by $3,515.42 during the month of November
with an ending balance of $13,159.22 plus the $1,000.00 contribution we
received for the insurance deductible. General Contributions received
totaled $7,093.75, which is less than our monthly projection of
$18,488.00. YTD receipts totaled $186,650.06. Worship Center Fund
received contributions of $5,5092.00 for the month, bringing the YTD total
to $78,289.23.
The treasurer’s report were approved (Beth /
John)
Property Report
– November projects: Painted outside trim on the Fellowship Hall, worked
with insurance company and fire restoration contractors, assisted in
temporarily relocating church offices, hung Christmas wreaths, repaired
leaky faucets, cleaned closing mechanisms in classroom windows, repaired
leaky stool, picked up leaves, mowed lawn, picked up lawn trash, replaced
light bulbs, reprogrammed thermostats weekly.
During construction, an approximate six square
feet area on the north wall of the sanctuary has some termite damage. The
Property Committee is currently evaluating treatment options.
The concealed & carry law HB 2528 has been
modified. In order to bring charges of unlawful concealed carry against a
licensee, properties previously enumerated (churches, etc) under the
previous law must now post a notice. The council recommends Lee get the
appropriate signs and post them.
Pastor Report
– Pastor has been attending various OSLC meetings, teaching, providing
counseling and Pastoral care to members. She performed Fisher Samuel
Allshouse baptism and preached at the ELCA Community Thanksgiving Worship
service. She is going to be on vacation from 12/25/07 – 1/03/08. Chaplain
Michael Haar will preside on 12/30/07; there is no Saturday worship
service on 12/29/07. Since he won’t be preaching the sermon, the council
recommends he is paid half of the normal rate or $60.00 + mileage. Pastor
Meggan has asked Kevin Carr, Robin Tast, and Linda Willis to be available
to members in her absence.
Committee Updates
Council members provided updates on the
following committees: Christian Education, Evangelism, Fellowship, LYO,
Social Ministries, Staff Support / Personnel, Strategic Planning,
Technology / Communications, and Worship.
The Technology / Communications Committee
presented a proposal to the council. Technology needs being:
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New computer, monitor, and printer for
Mike’s office – paid by insurance
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New computer, monitor, and printer for
Kathy’s office – paid by insurance
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Installation of Mike’s and Kathy’s
equipment - possibly paid for by insurance
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New computer and printer for Pastor’s
office, networking software, updated software, and licenses, and
technical support – church funded.
The proposal is for the entire purchase,
set-up, and technical support for the church offices, including additional
license, software and staff training. The council reviewed the
recommendations and authorizes the committee to negotiate a contract with
Sean Nelson and for Kevin Carr to review the contract & make changes as
necessary prior to his signature. The council authorizes an amount not to
exceed $4,500.00 to accomplish their request. The $4,500.00 includes,
$650.00 already in the Technology budget, insurance reimbursement, and
approximately $3,000.00 from the improvement reserve. (John / Beth)
Old Business
Renovation Project - Pam provided the council
with an update via an email to Kevin
New Business
The Stewardship Committee has sent out pledge
information and the council will review the 2008 budget during the January
meeting.
The Congregational meeting will be January 27,
2008 after worship with an informational meeting on January 20, 2008 after
worship.
Nominating Committee – Robin Tast & Tom
Padilla will be the appointed council members. Kevin will review the
by-laws and update the council in the near future regarding the process.
Protection One security system has been
updated with a more up-to-date call list.
The next council meeting will be
tentatively scheduled for Monday January 7th, 2007 at 6pm.
(This date is a change from our normally scheduled date so the council has
enough time to get reports prepared for the informational meeting.
The meeting was adjourned (Kevin / Beth). |
