Members present- Iris Atkins, Pastor Ron Hovick, Georgene Nightingale, Nan Stufkosky, Stephanie Rodriguez, Paul Ford, Bob Lechner
Members not present- David Perez, Alicia Saenz, Gabby Gutierrez, Dawn Andrews, Tom Brosche
Non Members present- Brett Perkins
The meeting was called to order at 7:02PM by President Iris Atkins. Pastor Ron led with a prayer. The minutes of the May meeting were read and amended. The motion to accept the minutes was made by Georgene Nightingale, seconded by Nan Stufkosky, approved by all.
Financial Report- There was no report this week. Laura Ortiz was not present.
President- Council President, Iris Atkins informed council that some council members met with Thrivent Financial representative, Chuck Etzweiler, the previous night at St. Mark’s. The representative discussed investment options for church funds that may be available from the re-assignment of the cell tower. Chuck Etzweiler confirmed that Thrivent Financial does have a local bilingual representative who would be available if needed.
Iris also informed council the AED was ordered and delivery would be 6-8 weeks.
Presentation- Director of Operations, Brett Perkins arrived at the meeting to provide updates on the cell tower and Montessori school project. Regarding the school project it was reiterated the congregation voted in January, 2016 to pursue the beginning stages of planning of the Montessori school. Since then, St. Mark’s has invested $8,000. The information St. Mark’s has received so far has answered a few questions such as, how the city with treat the remodel plans, how the money from the cell tower will be used, and initial issues that include fire, city codes, and traffic around the campus. Brett reported the initial outlook is good. It was also reported the upper campus may have it’s own address and could be considered a separate entity. The initial bid was $152,000 and an additional $30,000 for the AC system throughout the Montessori school. The second bid will come through the architect. It was noted the rent and the length of the contract with the Montessori school will eventually offset the remodel costs.
Nan asked if Project Hand will remain. The answer from Brett Perkins was yes.
Council discussed costs of remodel and how utilities will be divided. Some changes were noted such as; Youth Group and Thursday Quilters will be moved to lower campus. A vision photo provided by the Montessori school was shared with council as well as the first version of the area plans. Council discussed the timeline for remodel and when the Montessori school will possibly open it’s doors.
Council discussed the possibility of ending the contract between Glory Lutheran and St. Mark’s. A motion was made by Paul Ford to accept the plan to move forward with the Montessori school project. The motion was seconded by Georgene Nightingale. A motion was made by Paul Ford to give Glory Lutheran a 12/31/2016 deadline to find it’s own location. This motion was seconded by Nan Stufkosky. The council agreed to give Glory Lutheran notice on 6/15/2016 and to inform the St. Mark’s congregation during the 6/12/2016 congregational meeting. Pastor Ron made a motion to accept the structured annuity to re-assign the cell tower contract. The motion was seconded by Georgene Nightingale.
Council meeting was adjourned at 8:41PM.
Meeting notes taken by Stephanie Rodriguez