Church Council & Board Information.....

Church Council 2024

Chairman: Rick Dunkley

Vice Chair: Kevin Stephenson

Secretary: Nancy Stephenson

Treasurer: Rick Bicking

Financial Secretary: Kathy Thompson

Members: Rick Dunkley, Kevin Stephenson, Robin Hendrix, Nancy Stephenson, Carole Lahti, Kathryn Souer, Donna Wachsmuth, Tom Wachsmuth, Paul Shober.

 

 

2024 Board Members

YOUTH, FAMILY AND EDUCATION: Staci Klein, Amy Johnson, Kenna Johnson, Tim Johnson, Cori Olsen, Delayna Groen.

EVANGELISM/STEWARDSHIP: Donna Wachsmuth, Deb Volk, Mary Jabe, Carole Lathi, Lois Kunze Sue Skalicky, Dana Kerfield, Lynnea Mayer, Ashley Thompson, Kathryn Souer.

PROPERTY: Tom Wachsmuth, Paul Shober, Christopher Steinnke, Jamie Johnson, Owen Johnson (youth member), Scott Jensen, Dwaine Palmer.

WORSHIP AND MUSIC: Pat Anderson, Diane Ausmus, Joanne Richards, Deanna Gorsegner, Elaine Jensen.

AUDITING COMMITTEE: Dennis Volden, Deb Vork, Lois Kunze.

ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE: Dennis Volden, Kon Bergum, Gary Hoxmeier.

MEMEORIAL COMMITTEE: Sharol Huggett, Ellie Nelson, Colleen Volden.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Donna Martin, Carole Lahti, Deb Volk, Dwaine Palmer.

VOTING MEMBERS OF SYNOD ASSEMBLY: Kevin and Nancy Stephenson.

 

 

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Council Minutes February 25th, 2024

Those present: Rick Bicking, Rick Dunkley, Nancy Stephenson, Kevin Stephenson, Robin Hendrix, Tom Wachsmuth, Donna Wachsmuth, Paul Shober, Carole Lahti, Kathryn Souer.

Call to Order: was at 10:45 AM. We were led in devotions by Rick D.

Secretary Minutes: motion to accept the minutes made by Tom, second by Kathryn, motion carried.

Council Special Meeting Minutes: motion to accept the minutes made by Tom, second by Paul, motion carried. Financial Secretary’s Report: motion to accept made by Carole, second by Kathryn, motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Rick B. hopes to pass on the treasurer position by April. The open position will be announced to the congregation next Sunday. Motion to accept report made by Tom, second by Paul, motion carried.

Board Reports: Motion to accept made by Robin, second by Paul, motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

Telephones Update: Kevin said our PBX system is old and to obtain two phone lines will double our cost each month. The infrastructure for a new IP phone system could cost anywhere from $2500 to $4000. Kevin will get a simple phone for the kitchen for now, and the other phones will stay as is.

Update on Lawn Mowing Liability: after speaking to our insurance agent, we found that we would be liable if a person who mows for us gets hurt. If we contract this out to a business they are liable for themselves. However, all church members are covered under the blanket of our insurance. If they are not a member we would have to pay for workman’s comp insurance for them. We discussed possibly using a sign-up sheet like we do for shoveling. The property committee will work on the logistics.

Garage Door Opener and Light: the opener has been installed with a solar panel for power. Mindy says it has been working great. A motion sensor light was also installed inside the garage.

Handicap Door Update: St. Germaine says they now have our opener and they will inform us of when they will be coming to install it. Tom will be here when they arrive. Live Wire Electric will come on Friday to install the electrical wires necessary and run them to our electrical box. Kevin will be here to let them in and remain until they are finished.

Property/Scott Jensen Repurchase: Rick D. will get his signature notarized on the official form.

Update on Pastor’s office remake: the office has been painted and the new file cabinets have been filled and the new chairs have arrived. Kevin will speak with the new pastor about what type of laptop computer he will

need. We reminded everyone that there is a basket in the office in which we can place gifts for the new pastor and his family. We decided to give Pastor three $50 gift certificates from local businesses. Robin will obtain these using money from the Interest account. Motion made by Carole, second by Kathryn, motion carried.

Discussion about Fence: Scott Jensen said that Hopkins Sand and Gravel have offered to donate concrete blocks. They will be stacked two high for a total of 4 feet. Motion to proceed and have these become our fence made by Tom, second by Kathryn, motion carried.

NEW BUSINES:

Church Directory: Our directory has cost $99 per year, which has been paid for by Betty Reiter. The church will continue the directory and now pay for it out of the office supplies budget. Motion made by Robin, second by Nancy, motion carried.

Church sign: someone sole the antenna. Rick B. put on a new one, and Tom will put some Locktite on it.

Communication: church council and boards need to communicate with the office staff on what is happening. We are hoping that when the new pastor arrives that communication lines will improve.

Webpage Update: it is being worked on and should be ready by mid-March.

Church Office Staff Retreat: is being held April 8-9 at a cost of $50. Donna and Kathy would like to attend. There are funds available for staff training, including mileage. Motion to send them made by Robin, second by Paul, motion carried.

Painting the Narthex: Tom said that Britany will paint the Narthex. We will pay her $25/hr as before. There is still leftover paint. Motion made to do so by Tom, second by Robin, motion carried.

Church Income Updates to the Congregation: Kathy T. could put our weekly income in the bulletin, or we could put it on screen, or on our website. Kathryn S. will speak with her.

Audit: Robin will contact a CPA so we can obtain a complete audit.

Healing Service: we discussed whether we will be having one this lent, and we decided to table it for this year since it would be during the very first week that the new pastor would be starting.

Council Meeting with Pastor Erik. Tom suggested we meet with pastor as a group to address things. We will make a list of topics at the next council meeting and schedule a meeting with him after Easter.

Parish Nurse Report: Robin said she has still been busy setting up rides for medical appointments.

Director of Youth and Family Ministries Report: please see her report.

Meeting adjourned at 12:30 with the Lord’s Prayer.

These notes respectfully submitted by Nancy Stephenson.