Council Minutes
December, 2018
Opening Remarks / Presidents Report: 6:30 pm by President, Mark B.
Council Meeting 7:15 PM: In attendance President M Boback, T Salo, J Dickinson, H Dickins, J Moore, D Barstad, D Shuck, M Castle, C Worshek& D Maki.
Approve Minutes of November 27, 2018: Motion by J M Castle 2nd by T Salo. Motion approved.
Approve Treasurers Report for October 2018: The treasurer’s report was approved by the trustees and presented by T Salo Motion by M Boback, 2nd by C Worshek. Motion approved.
Board Reports
Board of Deacons: J Dickinson reported K Baxter is the Deacon for January, P Peterson and M Castle are on Eucharist ministry; for January Pastor Paul will be filling the pulpit each Sunday and beginning in February Pastor Paul will be taking a break and doing limited pulpit supply; we are very thankful for all he has done for us these past months. The Christmas Eve service will be at 5 pm on the 24th.
Board of Education: D Maki reported the Sunday school program “Happy Birthday Jesus” and the brunch afterwards was a lot of fun for the kids and everyone. The Board of Ed. thanks everyone who attended and helped in any way and special thanks to the 6th grade confirmation girls that sang and the 6th grade boys who worked the stage crew. Sunday school will break until after Christmas break and be back in session Sunday, January 6th.
Board of Stewardship: J Moore reported the sing along at Aurora Carefree is canceled for December 23rd due to so many people having bad colds it will possibly be held on Dec. 30th; Jan also reported we received a thank you from Lutheran Social Services /Center for Changing Lives for the kitchen supplies that were donated to them from our church for the ELCA’s annual service project, “God’s work. Our Hands.”
Board of Trustees: D Barstad informed the council the trustees approved the treasurer’s report; that the trustees have updated the annual budget that will voted on at our annual meeting in January, Don asked that we look it over and asked for a motion to approve the proposed budget. Motion by J Moore, 2nd by D Peterson. Motion approved. Don also updated the council that we are waiting to have D Furry to do some small repairs on a florescent fixture. D Barstad reported the shoveling list was tweaked a bit to accommodate schedules.
Old Business:
A brief follow up discussion was held regarding us put into effect the adopted “Prevention of Abuse to Children and Vulnerable Adults” policy. The purpose of the policy is to provide a safe and secure environment for members, children, visitors, volunteers and employees. The council will continue to work towards utilizing the policy. Continued discussion from last months’ council meeting was held regarding having Bibles in pews was talked about and it was decided that we will utilize the many Bibles we have in the church, they will be placed in the pews for people to reference during worship as they feel the need.
New Business:
A suggestion was made by D Barstad to ask the Boy Scouts if they would be willing to shovel at the church the night they utilize the building for their meetings if there is snow to be shoveled. D Barstad will check with the Boy Scout leader. President Boback asked the council to approve the NLP Budget which is set at $80 thousand; the number is an approximate number as the NLP is guessing the cost of a pastor having 4+ years’ experience. A motion was made by D. Barstad to approve the NLP Budget using the $80 thousand, 2nd by M Castle. Motion approved.
President Boback informed the council that our annual meeting will be held Sunday, January 20th immediately following worship service. President Boback asked that all chairman of boards please get your annual reports into Kelly in digital format by 12-31-18.
Motion to adjourn by D Peterson, 2nd by C Worshek. Motion approved. 8:10 pm.
Adjourn with Lord's Prayer
Respectfully submitted,
Council Secretary
D. Maki
December, 2018
Opening Remarks / Presidents Report: 6:30 pm by President, Mark B.
- Thank you to all that helped with the Sunday school program, it was very well done. Beyond that there is little to report on. Thank you to Mary Hess for chairing last month’s meeting.
- Call Committee News, There is no news. As of Nov. 6th Brenda, Tibbetts had no candidates.
- Nominating Committee: D Maki reported they are still looking for people to fill some open positions and are waiting to hear from people that have been asked to work on boards.
Council Meeting 7:15 PM: In attendance President M Boback, T Salo, J Dickinson, H Dickins, J Moore, D Barstad, D Shuck, M Castle, C Worshek& D Maki.
Approve Minutes of November 27, 2018: Motion by J M Castle 2nd by T Salo. Motion approved.
Approve Treasurers Report for October 2018: The treasurer’s report was approved by the trustees and presented by T Salo Motion by M Boback, 2nd by C Worshek. Motion approved.
Board Reports
Board of Deacons: J Dickinson reported K Baxter is the Deacon for January, P Peterson and M Castle are on Eucharist ministry; for January Pastor Paul will be filling the pulpit each Sunday and beginning in February Pastor Paul will be taking a break and doing limited pulpit supply; we are very thankful for all he has done for us these past months. The Christmas Eve service will be at 5 pm on the 24th.
Board of Education: D Maki reported the Sunday school program “Happy Birthday Jesus” and the brunch afterwards was a lot of fun for the kids and everyone. The Board of Ed. thanks everyone who attended and helped in any way and special thanks to the 6th grade confirmation girls that sang and the 6th grade boys who worked the stage crew. Sunday school will break until after Christmas break and be back in session Sunday, January 6th.
Board of Stewardship: J Moore reported the sing along at Aurora Carefree is canceled for December 23rd due to so many people having bad colds it will possibly be held on Dec. 30th; Jan also reported we received a thank you from Lutheran Social Services /Center for Changing Lives for the kitchen supplies that were donated to them from our church for the ELCA’s annual service project, “God’s work. Our Hands.”
Board of Trustees: D Barstad informed the council the trustees approved the treasurer’s report; that the trustees have updated the annual budget that will voted on at our annual meeting in January, Don asked that we look it over and asked for a motion to approve the proposed budget. Motion by J Moore, 2nd by D Peterson. Motion approved. Don also updated the council that we are waiting to have D Furry to do some small repairs on a florescent fixture. D Barstad reported the shoveling list was tweaked a bit to accommodate schedules.
Old Business:
A brief follow up discussion was held regarding us put into effect the adopted “Prevention of Abuse to Children and Vulnerable Adults” policy. The purpose of the policy is to provide a safe and secure environment for members, children, visitors, volunteers and employees. The council will continue to work towards utilizing the policy. Continued discussion from last months’ council meeting was held regarding having Bibles in pews was talked about and it was decided that we will utilize the many Bibles we have in the church, they will be placed in the pews for people to reference during worship as they feel the need.
New Business:
A suggestion was made by D Barstad to ask the Boy Scouts if they would be willing to shovel at the church the night they utilize the building for their meetings if there is snow to be shoveled. D Barstad will check with the Boy Scout leader. President Boback asked the council to approve the NLP Budget which is set at $80 thousand; the number is an approximate number as the NLP is guessing the cost of a pastor having 4+ years’ experience. A motion was made by D. Barstad to approve the NLP Budget using the $80 thousand, 2nd by M Castle. Motion approved.
President Boback informed the council that our annual meeting will be held Sunday, January 20th immediately following worship service. President Boback asked that all chairman of boards please get your annual reports into Kelly in digital format by 12-31-18.
Motion to adjourn by D Peterson, 2nd by C Worshek. Motion approved. 8:10 pm.
Adjourn with Lord's Prayer
Respectfully submitted,
Council Secretary
D. Maki