Crosby, Minnesota
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, ember 21, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
ATTENDEES:
(X) Jerry DeCent, box 50 ( ) Pastor Paul Mattson
(-) Nancy Evans, box 61 (X) Tom Nixon, box 07
(X) Bonnie Goshey, box 36 ( ) Peter Nordell, box 222
(X) Deb Koop, box 114 (X) David Pundt, box 295
(X) Kevin Martini, box 213 (X) Bonnie LaPierre, box 119
CALL TO ORDER
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: Motion to accept the agenda with addition of NB 4 made by Bonnie G and seconded by Jerry. Motion carried unanimously.
READING OF THE VISION STATEMENT & MISSION STATEMENT
CELEBRATING THE JOYS OF IMMANUEL: Successful bazaar, great to see so many community members. Great progress with the call process research committee. Don Imberi for stepping up once again, he is a real blessing.
DEVOTIONS: BOOK- RESILIENT BY JOHN ELDREDGE; CHAPTER 7
This month: Bonnie Goshey Next month: Deb Koop
PRAYERS
COUNCIL BUSINESS
DISCUSSION/QUESTIONS ON THE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 2023- Approved by email.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION: Motion to accept the financial statement made by Nancy and seconded by Deb. Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
1. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Personnel- We will be looking for a new cleaning service. The one recently hired did not work out. We will need to advertise again. Don Imberi will fill in until a new person is hired. The handbook is being revised and should be ready for review next month. Malawi– Tentative date set for August 18th. Date depends on ability of securing the Johnny Holm band.
2. BUDGET COMMITTEE: A motion to approve two new members to the committee, Darlene McNally and Harry Kahnert, was made by Nancy and seconded by Bonnie G, Motion carried unanimously. A motion to designate a $5000 furniture allowance for the parsonage was made by Nancy and seconded by Jerry. Motion carried unanimously. Wages were discussed.
3. VISION TO ACTION -26th meeting- Recap: There was a very small turn out. There will be no action on this for the time being.
4. PASTOR PURSUIT- UPDATE DAVID: The Call Process Research Committee has met twice and will be meeting again in November. They are reviewing the NALC Guidebook to learn what is needed to move forward. The budget team needs to know if there will be any expenses that should be budgeted for in 2024 related to the call process. David will bring this up at the next research committee meeting.
5. PATH OF HOPE: Last pile of dirt should be spread out and grass seed planted this week. If not, it will be done in the spring.
6. INSURANCE QUOTE: Members of the council will meet with Church Mutual in the next few weeks to review their quote and ask any questions that may come up.
NEW BUSINESS….
1. ENTRY DOOR: The automatic opener is not working properly and needs a new part. A motion was made by Jerry and seconded by Bonnie G to have the door fixed for a cost of no more than $700.00 from line item 6130 (Maintenance and Repair). Motion carried unanimously.
2. RESOLUTION OF PASTOR PURSUIT: Resolution 2023.02- It is resolved that the Call Process Research Committee is to rely on the NALC manual to guide the process. The committee will review the manual to see how it applies to us and this information will be handed off to the Call committee that will be convened in the spring.
3. LAWN SERVICE QUOTE- No action taken
4. COLUMBARIUM: There has been interest in adding a columbarium on church property. The council asks that those interested bring forward a plan that includes specifics such as costs and a location study.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting set for December 19th, 6:30 p.m.