Meeting was called to order by President Nancy Dreesen at 7:00pm.

Members present: Nancy Dreesen, Raidel Cubero, Barb Atwood, Sherri Coughlin, Billy Cox, Gabriela Gutierez, Alicia Saenz, and Skip Knudsen.

Meeting was opened with prayer by Pastor Boye.Continue reading→

Meeting called to order at 7:05 P.M. by President Nancy Dreesen.

Members present:  Nancy Dreesen, Raidel Cubero, Billy Cox, Gabby Guitierrez, Barb Atwood, Pastor Alicia Saenz, Pastor Karin Boye, and Sherri Coughlin.

Pastor Boye opened the meeting with prayer.Continue reading→

Meeting called to order at 7:01pm by President Nancy Dreesen.

Members present: Raidel Cubero, Billy Cox, Sherri Coughlin, Gabby Guiterrez, Barb Atwood, Alicia Saenz, Pr. Boye, and Skip Knudsen.

Pastor Boye opened the meeting with prayer.Continue reading→

President Nancy Dreesen called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Pastor
Alicia led the opening prayer.

Members present: Barb Atwood, Sherri Coughlin, Billy Cox, Raidel
Cubero, Gabriela Gutierrez, Alicia Saenz, and Skip Knudsen.
Guests: Debbie Lechner, Esmaralda Gomez, Pr. John Doolittle, Pr. Nate
Jackson, and Angela Jackson.Continue reading→

Meeting was called to order at 7:06 by President Nancy Dreesen.

Opening prayer was led by Pastor Alicia Saenz.

Members present: Nancy Dreesen, Barbara Atwood, Sherri Coughlin, Billy Cox,  Raidel Cubero, Gabriela Gutierrez, Alicia Saenz, and Skip Knudsen.

ACTION ITEMS

Minutes of the March 20, 2018 Council Meeting were unanimously approved as submitted.

Council reaffirmed Pastor Karin Boye as St. Mark’s interim pastor. Total financial package will be finalized and brought to Council for final approval at a later date.

March financial statement distributed at March 20 meeting needs to reflect unbudgeted charges.   Treasurer Barb Atwood recommended that we make adjustments to the statement to reflect unbudgeted charges such as fire extinguishers, termites, and lighting charges. Motion, second and unanimously approved revised March Financial Statement to include unbudgeted charges.

Personnel Committee submitted the name of Bobb Briggs as custodian.  Discussion followed related to duties. Committee established a May 1 start of employment.  Motion to approve Bobb Briggs as custodian with a May 1 start was made, seconded, and unanimously approved.

Discussion was held regarding compensation of all employees.  It was decided that all employees be compensated at an hourly rate. Motion to adopt hour rate for all employees was made, seconded, and unanimously approved.

Discussion was held regarding compensation and hours allowed for the Sunday Child attendant.  New Child Attendant will begin new position on May 6, at a rate of $12.00 per hour for a maximum of 3.5 hours per Sunday.  Motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved to hire new Child Attendant at a rate of $12.00 per hour for a maximum of 3.5 hours per Sunday.

REPORTS

Bill Cox reported on inventory performed on the contents of the former your center. Billy, Shirley Cox, and Skip Knudsen inventoried all items in the center.  Discussion was held regarding the items inventoried and the future disposition of such items.

Nancy reported that supply pastors: Pr. Friedrich, and Pr. Alicia Saenz, will be serving St. Mark’s until Interim Pastor Karin Boye assumes duties on June 1.

President Nancy has invited Clairemont Lutheran Church to meet with the Council to discuss the their experience with a dual language church.   Their experience will be invaluable to us as we progress as a two language church.

Nancy will take a well-deserved vacation May 19-28.

Meeting was concluded with the Lord’s Prayer.

Adjournment at 8:44.

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Meeting was called to order by President Nancy Dreesen at 7:00pm.

Opening prayer was led by Alicia Saenz.

Council Members present: Nancy Dreesen, Alecia Saenz, Barbara Atwood, Gabby Gutierrez, Sherri Coughlin, Raidel Cubero, Billy Cox, and Skip Knudsen.

First order of business was to approve the minutes of the February 25 Council Meeting and March 11 Special Meeting.  Motion to approve minutes of February 25, 2018 was made, seconded and unanimously approved.  Discussion ensued regarding the minutes of March 11.  Council agreed to eliminate the word “legal” in paragraph 3.  Motion was made to eliminate the word “legal” in the third paragraph of the March 11, 2018 Special Meeting.  Motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved.Continue reading→

Meeting was called to order by President Nancy Dreesen at 7:00pm.

Alicia led the Council in prayer to open the meeting.

Members present: Nancy Dreesen, Billy Cox, Barbara Atwood, Gabby Gutierrez, Sherri Coughlin, Alicia Sanez and Skip Knudsen.  Absent: Raidel Cubero

Minutes of the January 9 Council meeting were unanimously approved.

Gabby Gutierrez presented the financials for the month of January. Council will post total income against expenses so that congregation is aware of present day financial situation.  Motion was for this action was made, seconded and unanimously approved.

The Council accepted the resignation of Gabby Gutierrez as Treasurer. She will remain a member of Council.  Barb Atwood was appointed Treasurer.

President Dreesen shared communication from Pacifica Synod regarding St. Mark’s contribution to Synod.  $2,380.42 was received from St. Mark’s for 2017. Council agreed to send a total of $13,200 for 2018. Payments will be made quarterly in the sum of $3,300 each.

The Council elected Nancy Dreesen, President and Skip Knudsen, Secretary.  The Council acted to nominate Raidel Cubero as Vice-president. Vice-president Cubero accepted in absentia.

Discussion was held regarding the St. Mark’s Personnel Committee.  The Committee consists of the pastor, council president, vice-president and two council members. In addition to Pres. Dreesen, Sherri Coughlin, Raidel Cubero and Barbara Atwood will serve on committee.  Pastor will be added at a later date.

Termites – Lloyd’s will perform eradication of termites. Additional costs to the church include $430.00 for the mechanical lift, $1,600 for materials for the replacement of damaged wood around Jacobson Hall.  It was suggested since we have the lift, we also replace ballasts in the church lights. Council agreed to limit costs for unforeseen circumstances to a maximum of $2,300. Motion was made to accept costs for termite eradication and related costs, and ballast replacement, seconded, and unanimously approved.

Council will request that anyone passing by church and witnesses any suspicious activity occurring on the property to call police at 691-5151.

Discussion was held regarding Guardzilla security system, annual payment for Church and Casualty insurance, the receipt of $8,132.40 from the sale of securities gifted to St. Mark’s, and reservations submitted for Synod Assembly in May.

Council will be evaluating the fee schedule, as published on web site, to determine if adjustments need to be made in what we charges for services and facilities.  

Meeting was closed with prayer.

Members Present: Nancy Dreesen, Tony Torres, Raidel Cubero, Gabby Gutierrez, Alecia Saenz, Billy Cox, And Skip Knudsen.

Guests: Chris Lewis and Barbara Atwood.

Meeting was called to order by Council Pres. Nancy Dreesen. Opening prayer.

Chris Lewis read the letter presented to Areumdaun Church regarding their use of the St. Mark’s facilities.  In response, Aremdaun replied in a letter to Nancy outlining their acceptance of our proposal.  A rate of $1500.00 per month, use of facilities and hours of operation were included in Aremdaun’s proposal.   Council discussed the agreement.  A motion to accept agreement was made and seconded.  Vote was unanimous.

Gabby presented a financial report for the month of December.  Motion for acceptance by Council was made and seconded. Unanimously accepted.

Barbara Atwood presented a proposed budget to the Council for discussion. Adjustments were made and accepted by Council through motion and vote.  Nancy indicated that the software utilized for managing the contributions by congregation needs to be updated.  Budget will be reviewed and adjustments will be made in July 2018.  It was pointed out that St. Mark’s has not fulfilled its obligation regarding our contribution to the Pacifica Synod for two years.  A motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to send $10,000.00 to the Synod.  A motion to accept the 2018 budget, as amended, was made and seconded.  The vote was unanimous for approval.

Discussion was held regarding the financial responsibilities needed for the interim pastor and call for a permanent pastor. Council reviewed the Pacifica Synod recommendations for the hiring of a new pastor.  The interim pastor will be instrumental in leading us through the process.

Nancy indicated that two Council members are needed to officially accept marketable securities donated to St. Marks.  Billy Cox and Tony Torres volunteered.

Discussion was held regarding our mortgage payments to Mission Investments.   We are presently making full monthly payments and our financial situation is good enough to continue to make a full payment.  Council will revisit mortgage payment and our financial status in six months to determine feasibility of continuing full payment as authorized.

Termites – Lloyd’s will be assessing the situation in the worship area which is currently experiencing heavy evidence of termite activity.  Lloyd’s has a 12:00 to 2:00pm appointment time window on January 15.  Available Council members are invited to be present.

We have received a gift of $5,000.00 from St. Mark’s Thursday Quilter’s Designated Fund.  The money is to be used to reduce our mortgage principle.  Many thanks to our quilters!

Billy Cox read a letter in response to a request from Chuck Mitchell to relocate and rejoin St. Mark’s.  Mitchell is a convicted arsonist who tried to torch St. Mark’s.  He has been incarcerated, rehabbed and is due for release in the near future.  Billy’s response to Mitchell’s request was eloquently rejected and endorsed by entire Council.  Letter will be forwarded to Mitchell.

Nancy reported that we have a lighting situation that may require the replacement of ballasts plus bulbs in our church lighting system.  An initial estimate is for $2,451.90.  Further action on this situation will be taken.  We have two new thermostats for the heating system.

Pastor Gloria has agreed to remain as our supply pastor through Easter.  Pastor Gloria, Nancy and others met to plan for the Easter worship activities. Services for Lent and Easter have been arranged and will be communicated to congregation.

A congregational report to the National Lutheran Church regarding financial information and congregational support will have to be prepared and sent by Feb. 15.

Meeting was ended with prayer at 9:30pm.