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Members Present: Kevin Carr, Tom Padilla, Robin Tast, Dwight Rumpel, Chuck Middendorf, John Brandau and Pastor Meggan Prosser-Gebhardt. Absent: Beth Edmonds Kevin Carr called the meeting to order and welcomed Chuck to our council. Pastor Meggan Prosser-Gebhardt opened with devotions from a book titled “Truly Present” by Lisa Dahill. We reviewed chapter 7 titled “Responding to the Living Word”. The members of the council were asked to respond to “Where have you engaged the word here at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church”. Devotions were closed with prayer. Kevin reviewed the bylaws regarding a vacant position on the Executive Council. The Bylaws (Article III, Section 3, C) reads, “Should a position on the Executive Council be declared vacant, the Executive Council shall elect, by majority vote, a successor for the period remaining in the vacated position”. Kevin nominates Chuck Middendorf to fulfill the position of Property Chair on the council. (Dwight / Tom) Chuck was unanimously approved to fulfill the position with his term ending in 2009. Minutes for the April Council Meeting were reviewed and approved (Tom / Dwight). Treasurer’s Report – As of April 30, 2008, the Worship Center Fund receipts are $102,119.38 and after expenditures, we have $4,075.54 left in the account with the remaining Escrow balance at $95,509.49. The General Fund is at $17,988.93. General contributions for April were $18,374.75. The treasurer’s report was approved (Chuck / John) Property Report – April projects: Spring mower maintenance done, mowed lawn, maintenance in Memorial Garden, filled potholes, roof repair, installed bulletin board in kitchen, thermostat sensor installed in nursery by vender, aligned parking lot wheel blocks, repaired janitor closet faucets, replaced light bulbs (including exit lights), picked up lawn trash, programmed thermostats weekly, repaired book racks, repaired chairs, inspected / repaired roof leaks, adjusted clerestory (Venetian) blinds, cleaned paint left in sink in back SS room, unpacked new chairs, recycled all corrugated cardboard from packing boxes. Termites were identified in Room A and Quality Pest Control completed treatment in early May. Due to the renovation process, the committee did weekly set up / tear down along with cleaning on Fridays. Pastor Report – Pastor reminded those present she will be on vacation June 9th through July 1st, 2008. She has contacted Chaplain Michael Haar and he will preside on the weekends of June 14/15 & June 28/29. Sarah Thomas has agreed to cover the other weekends in June. Committee Updates – Council members provided a brief update on their respective committees. The 50th Anniversary Committee submitted a request for additional funds. Carolyn Middendorf submitted a very detailed request and financial report. The Council reviewed the report & approved their request for $950.00. (Dwight / Chuck) Tom informed the council the OSLC Employee Handbook is ready for the council’s review. He briefly reviewed a few details in the handbook. After discussion, the council agreed to adopt the handbook by consensus. (John / Chuck) Robin
informed the group the Nomination Committee has met and hopefully information
will be shared at the next council meeting.
Old Business – OSLC’s work day on the Habitat for Humanity House is May 31, 2008 and all are encouraged to come out and work. New Business – The congregation meeting will be July 27, 2008. Kevin will send out an email to committee chairs asking for committee reports. The next council meeting is scheduled for Monday June 9th, 2008 at 6:00pm. The meeting was adjourned (Tom / Dwight). |
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