Council Minutes
December 17, 2019
Opening Remarks / Presidents Report: 6:35 PM
Pastoral agreement with Pastor Barb Hegfors; Discuss the formation of a Call Committee; Nominating committee; Sunday School Program was a great success; Cold temp/heavy snow cancelation policy, and Annual Meeting date January 19th, 2020.
Discussion was held regarding each of the agenda topics above: President M Boback informed the council that Pastor Barb Hegfors was approved by the United Methodist Church to serve our congregation; Pastor Barb will begin a 6 month renewable contract serving us 2 Sundays a month beginning in Jan. 2020; M Boback has talked with the Synod regarding updating our ministry site profile and forming a call committee for the future, after discussion we will begin that process. President Boback informed the council the Nominating Committee has been busy filling open positions on our church board, most of the work is done but there are some spots still open and asks that members please respond willingly to accept open positions. Cold temp/heavy snow cancelation policy. After discussion it was decided to not create a policy and will be left up to “each individual” to make their own decision if they can make it to church; if the Pastor can’t make it we will just wing it. Lastly President Boback thanked the Sunday school for the great Christmas program it is a highlight of the Christmas season!
Released to Boards at 6:45
Council Meeting 7:10 PM: In attendance President M Boback, D Barstad, T Salo, J Moore, C Worshek, K Baxter, J Salo and D Maki.
Approve Minutes of November 19, 2019: a motion by D Barstad 2nd by T Salo. Motion approved.
Approve Treasurers Report for November 19, 2019: the treasures report was presented by treasurer T Salo a motion was made by J Moore to accept the treasures report as presented, 2nd by D Maki. Motion approved.
Board Reports
Board of Deacons: K Baxter reported the January Deacon will be K Baxter, Eucharistic Ministry will be P Peterson and M Castle, and pulpit replacement for January is listed separately within the newsletter. K Baxter informed the council the Christmas Eve candle light Service will be Dec. 24that 5:00.
Board of Education: No member present, but known information is: The Sunday School Christmas program was December 15th and was a big hit. The board would like to thank our Sunday school Superintendent J Dickson and her mom J Dickinson for their work with these young beautiful children, our children are blessings to our church and most importantly are learning to love God! The council also wants to thank those who helped and donated to the SS Christmas brunch it was a full house and the food was delicious!
D Maki spoke on behalf of the Board of Education; funds are needed to cover operating costs for the Sunday school, D Maki made a motion to transfer $500 from the designated Sunday school funds into the Board of Education checking account to cover operating costs 2nd by M Boback. Motion approved.
Board of Stewardship: J Moore reported nothing new to discuss.
Board of Trustees: D Barstad informed the council, the trustees approved the treasurer’s report for November; things are in good shape building wise. D Barstad presented the council with the 2020 proposed forecasted budget to be approved at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 19th action will be found under new business.
Old Business:
New Business:
The council asks for your prayers, guidance and support, that by our faithful service we will see faith abounds and God’s kingdom increase. The council invites all members to attend council meetings. “You are our church” and your input is valuable. Council meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30.
Motion to adjourn by M. Boback, 2nd by T Salo. Motion approved. 7:30 pm.
Next Council meeting will be the Annual Meeting Sunday, January 19th, 2020 immediately following the morning worship service.
Adjourn with Lord's Prayer
Respectfully submitted,
D. Maki
Council Secretary
December 17, 2019
Opening Remarks / Presidents Report: 6:35 PM
Pastoral agreement with Pastor Barb Hegfors; Discuss the formation of a Call Committee; Nominating committee; Sunday School Program was a great success; Cold temp/heavy snow cancelation policy, and Annual Meeting date January 19th, 2020.
Discussion was held regarding each of the agenda topics above: President M Boback informed the council that Pastor Barb Hegfors was approved by the United Methodist Church to serve our congregation; Pastor Barb will begin a 6 month renewable contract serving us 2 Sundays a month beginning in Jan. 2020; M Boback has talked with the Synod regarding updating our ministry site profile and forming a call committee for the future, after discussion we will begin that process. President Boback informed the council the Nominating Committee has been busy filling open positions on our church board, most of the work is done but there are some spots still open and asks that members please respond willingly to accept open positions. Cold temp/heavy snow cancelation policy. After discussion it was decided to not create a policy and will be left up to “each individual” to make their own decision if they can make it to church; if the Pastor can’t make it we will just wing it. Lastly President Boback thanked the Sunday school for the great Christmas program it is a highlight of the Christmas season!
Released to Boards at 6:45
Council Meeting 7:10 PM: In attendance President M Boback, D Barstad, T Salo, J Moore, C Worshek, K Baxter, J Salo and D Maki.
Approve Minutes of November 19, 2019: a motion by D Barstad 2nd by T Salo. Motion approved.
Approve Treasurers Report for November 19, 2019: the treasures report was presented by treasurer T Salo a motion was made by J Moore to accept the treasures report as presented, 2nd by D Maki. Motion approved.
Board Reports
Board of Deacons: K Baxter reported the January Deacon will be K Baxter, Eucharistic Ministry will be P Peterson and M Castle, and pulpit replacement for January is listed separately within the newsletter. K Baxter informed the council the Christmas Eve candle light Service will be Dec. 24that 5:00.
Board of Education: No member present, but known information is: The Sunday School Christmas program was December 15th and was a big hit. The board would like to thank our Sunday school Superintendent J Dickson and her mom J Dickinson for their work with these young beautiful children, our children are blessings to our church and most importantly are learning to love God! The council also wants to thank those who helped and donated to the SS Christmas brunch it was a full house and the food was delicious!
D Maki spoke on behalf of the Board of Education; funds are needed to cover operating costs for the Sunday school, D Maki made a motion to transfer $500 from the designated Sunday school funds into the Board of Education checking account to cover operating costs 2nd by M Boback. Motion approved.
Board of Stewardship: J Moore reported nothing new to discuss.
Board of Trustees: D Barstad informed the council, the trustees approved the treasurer’s report for November; things are in good shape building wise. D Barstad presented the council with the 2020 proposed forecasted budget to be approved at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 19th action will be found under new business.
Old Business:
- D Barstad reported that he and J Dickinson have found a wheelchair to replace the old unusable wheel chair the cost will be $590. The money to cover the costs will come from the designated funds left in the Notes and Wraps. A motion was made by D Barstad 2nd by J Moore. Motion approved.
New Business:
- Proposed 2020 budget. After discussion and review a motion was made by D Barstad, 2nd by C Worshek to accept the forecasted proposed 2020 budget to be voted on at the annual meeting January 19th 2020. Motion approved.
The council asks for your prayers, guidance and support, that by our faithful service we will see faith abounds and God’s kingdom increase. The council invites all members to attend council meetings. “You are our church” and your input is valuable. Council meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30.
Motion to adjourn by M. Boback, 2nd by T Salo. Motion approved. 7:30 pm.
Next Council meeting will be the Annual Meeting Sunday, January 19th, 2020 immediately following the morning worship service.
Adjourn with Lord's Prayer
Respectfully submitted,
D. Maki
Council Secretary