Council Minutes February 19, 2014

Members Present: David Perez, Mike Collins, Pastor Ron Hovick, Nan Stufkosky, Bob Lechner, Georgene Nightingale, Dawn Andrews

Non-Members present: Alicia Saenz, Benjamin Ibarra, Kerry Wood

The meeting called to order at 7pm by David Perez, Pastor Ron led with a prayer.

The following officers were elected: President David Perez, Vice President Iris Atkins, Secretary Bob Lechner. The personnel Committee will be: Pastor Ron, Iris Atkins, Nan Stufkosky, Georgene Nightingale, David Perez.Continue reading

Council Minutes January 16, 2014

Members Present:  Sheri Barker, David Perez, Mike Collins, Pastor Ron Hovick, Nan Stufkosky, Paul Ford.

Members Absent:  Mark Lechner

Non-Voting Members Present:  Brett Perkins, Kerri Wood, Alicia Saenz, and two congregational visitors.

 

Council President Sheri Barker called the meeting to order and Pastor Ron opened with Prayer.  The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.   Because of the budget discussion, the study of Nehemiah was tabled.Continue reading

Council Minutes October 16, 2013

Council Members present: Mark Lechner, Mike Collins, Pastor Hovick, Sheri Barker,
Nan Stufkosky
Church Staff present: Lee Wagonblast, Alicia Saenz, Kerri Wood, Brett Perkins
Absent Council: Paul Ford, David Perez
Meeting began at 7:08 with Pastor Ron’s devotional, Nehemiah 6: 1-19. The focus was
on the role of leadership in the face of rumor, intimidation and innuendo. Council needs
to stand firm as we focus on the will of God and maintain transparency with the
congregation. We need to build a faith-based budget, pray constantly, and believe that
God will provide the ideas, inspiration, people and opportunities we need to pursue in
order to meet the budget.Continue reading

Council Minutes – August 28, 2013

Members present: Mark Lechner, Pastor Hovick, Sherri Barker, Paul Ford

Members absent: Mike Collins, David Perez, Nan Stufkosky

Non Members present: Moses Penemacka (T.E.A.M), Heidi Hester (Synod), Lee Wagonblast, Kerri Wood, Alicia Saenz, Brett Perkins (note taker)

Meeting opened at 7:04 with introduction of guests. Pastor Ron then conducted a lesson based on Nehemiah chapter 4. Continue reading

Council Minutes – June 26, 2013

Members present: Sheri Barker, Mark Lechner, David Perez, Pastor Ron Hovick

Non-members present: Kerri Wood, Alicia Saenz, Paul Ford, Nan Stufkosky, Brett Perkins (note taker)

Meeting began at 7:05 with a prayer. Pastor Ron continued his lesson on Nehemiah.

May minutes were approved with amendment: the inclusion of facia discussion. It was decided that this portion of out-building work would be included in next phase of capital improvements.Continue reading

Council Minutes – May 15, 2013

Members present: Sheri Barker, Mark Lechner, Mike Collins, Pastor Ron Hovick

Members not present: Oliver Lapuz, David Perez

Non-members present: Lee Wagenblast, Kerri Wood, Brett Perkins (note-taker)

Meeting started at 7:05 with meditation. Pastor Ron gave a lesson based on Book of Nehemiah—rebuilding and teamwork.

April minutes were accepted as written.Continue reading

Council Minutes – April 17 2013

Members present: David Perez, Pastor Ron Hovick, Mike Collins, Mark Lechner

Non-members present: Brett Perkins (scribe), Lee Wagenblast, Kerri Wood, George Stallard.

Minutes were accepted with one change: Pastor Ron and David Perez were present at March Council meeting. Brett had improperly transcribed his notes.

Remy Bollong presented his idea for a project as he pursues Eagle Scout status. It was decided that he would replace the benches in the recessed area between sanctuary and Jacobson Hall. They were rotting and also had to be removed for stucco project. Remy will present detailed plans for benches to George Stallard.Continue reading

Council Minutes, March 20, 2013

Members present: Mark Lechner, Mike Collins, Alicia Saenz, Sheri Barker, Pastor Ron, David Perez

Members absent: Oliver Lapuz

Non-members present: Brett Perkins (note taker), Lee Wagenblast

The meeting began at 7:02pm with Pastor Ron’s opening meeting.

February minutes approved as written

Financials presented by Brett (Treasurer out of town). Budget remains near breakeven. Income is still down year-to-date but with one less offering. The stucco project has been paid for. Because of increased stucco cost, signage proposal has been tabled for now. Insurance review is coming up.Continue reading

Council Minutes – March 20, 2013

Members present: Mark Lechner, Mike Collins, Alicia Saenz, Sheri Barker

Members absent: David Perez, Oliver Lapuz

Non-members present: Brett Perkins (note taker), Lee Wagenblast

The meeting began at 7:02pm with Pastor Ron’s opening meeting.

February minutes approved as written

Financials presented by Brett (Treasurer out of town). Budget remains near breakeven. Income is still down year-to-date but with one less offering. The stucco project has been paid for. Because of increased stucco cost, signage proposal has been tabled for now. Insurance review is coming up.Continue reading

Council Minutes – February 20, 2013

Members present: Mark Lechner, Pastor Hovick, David Perez, Alicia Saenz, Oliver Lapuz, Mike Collins and Sheri Barker     

Members absent: None

Non-Members present: Brett Perkins, Lee Wagenblast, Diane Flint-Wages

The meeting began at 7:03pm. Pastor Ron opened with prayer.

Minutes from January meeting were approved as written.

Diane Flint-Wages (Treasurer) presented financial reports. Month of January was close to break-even. Income was down $11,000 compared to January last year but it had five Sundays and a special gift. The loan balance is down to $537,000. Reserve funds are back up to $89,000. Financials were approvedContinue reading