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COUNCIL MINUTES — July 8, 2008

Roll Call: Members present: Tona Griggs, Linda Marshak, Nancy Anderson, Clo Ella Leverenz, Mike Berger, Rita Allen, Mary Lou Datema. Members absent: Jason McCuistion, Dennis Gromer.

Tona opened the meeting with a prayer at 6:35 pm, since Pastor Becky was on vacation.

 

Secretary’s Minutes: One correction was made in the June 10 minutes. The sentence “a motion was passed to allocate an additional $1500 out of the Bain money” (for the youth room) was changed to read “a motion was passed to allocate an additional $1500 out of the Bain interest income.” With this correction, minutes from the June 10 meeting were approved.

 

Vice President’s Report: (Linda Marshak) Work continues on the review of job descriptions.

 

Financial Secretary’s Report: (Mike Berger) Mike reported total deposits of $13,100 for the month of June. This includes $8890 in offering, and pass-throughs of $4210. Average weekly offering for the month was $1778. Average Sunday attendance was 73, a decrease of 15 from this time last year. Out of total pledged giving of $94,979 for the year, about $40,000 has been collected for the first 6 months. Out of 36 pledges, 50% are currently on track with their pledges, while 50% are below. We are currently running $7098.50 behind on pledged giving. At this point, unpledged giving of $23,000 for the year is helping to make up the difference.

 

Treasurer’s Report: (Vanessa Gonzenbach) Total income for the month of June was $13,100.00. The checking account balance for the end of June was $5599.76. Total spending for the month was $16,269.75. The balance on the building CD was $3290.13. The CD balance, including interest, was $43,963.87. The money market balance was $69,555.20. Total assets were listed at $122,461.98.

 

Bookkeepers’s Report: (John Allen) A profit and loss statement for June was presented and reviewed. Further discussion on computer programs that integrate financial reports can be found under New Business.

 

Strategic Planning: (Vanessa Gonzenbach) No

report.

Board of Service Ministries: (Clo Ella Leverenz) No report.

Board of Christian Education: (Tona Griggs) No report.

Worship and Music: (Rita Allen) No report.

Library: No report.

Grounds: (Robert Eggleston) Tona reported for Robert that more mowers are needed. Youth group members will be encouraged to participate in this as well.

 

Building: (Ronda Spence) We continue to have roof leak concerns. Dale’s Roofing patched the shingled portion of the roof on May 13. They have not been paid, as the roof is still leaking. As of July 1, they had not yet been back. The insurance adjustor was to come back on July 2. Allied Roofing said the flat roof was not leaking, but rain is running down the sheeting from the shingled portion of the roof. They gave a bid of $25,157 to replace the shingled roof. Ronda will continue to work with the insurance adjustor and roofing companies on options.

 

Stewardship: (Dennis Gromer) No report.

 

Department of Spirituality: (Nancy Anderson) Nancy reported that 49 pavers have been ordered. Council will order a paver in honor of each former minister.

 

Visioning Committee: (Nancy Anderson) No report.

 

Pastor’s Report: Pastor Becky on vacation — No report.

 

Old Business: Clo Ella reported that anniversary plans are coming along and committees are working hard.

Mike is still looking at various sexual misconduct policies; several he has reviewed don’t seem to cover everything. Mike will check with Eleanor to see where we stand on getting background checks for volunteers.

Vanessa gave us an update on the sign. She is working to get us temporary banners until the permanent sign can be taken care of. Council

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