IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, November 19, 2024 6:30 p.m.
ATTENDEES:
(X ) Jerry Decent, Box 50 ( X ) Pastor Paul Mattson
( X ) Char Kinzer, Box 104 ( X ) Tom Nixon, Box 07
( X) Deb Koop, Box 114 ( ) Peter Nordell, Box 222
( X ) Bonnie LaPierre , Box 119 ( ) David Pundt, Box 295
( ) Kevin Martini, Box 213 ( ) Paula Traylor, Box 145
READING OF THE VISION STATEMENT & MISSION STATEMENT
CELEBRATING THE JOYS OF IMMANUEL: Over $12,000 dollars from the bazaar was dispersed back into the community. Watching the kids play bells. Good participation in the meeting held to talk about the report from Pastor Marcus. $2000 has been donated to replace lights in the Church and volunteers will be replacing them.
DEVOTIONS: LEAD LIKE JESUS CHAPTER 6 THIS MONTH: POSTPONED NEXT MONTH: JERRY DECENT
PRAYERS
COUNCIL BUSINESS
DISCUSSION/QUESTIONS ON THE MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 2024- Approved by email in November
FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION- A motion was made by Jerry and seconded by Char to accept the financial statement. Motion carried unanimously
OLD BUSINESS
1. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Woman’s group- $1150 from the Christmas bazaar and $497 remaining from the Fireside Chair fund will be used to purchase a new under-the-counter ice maker and 3 round tables for the fellowship hall. A motion was made by Char and seconded by Jerry to use additional funds from the Major Capital account to cover the balance. Motion carried unanimously. Finance/Budget Report-Proposed budget and employee wages were presented and reviewed. A motion was made by Deb and seconded by Bonnie to approve the proposed employee wage structure for 2025. Motion passed with one abstention. The final proposed budget will be reviewed at the January council meeting. Personnel- The maintenance position will not be filled at this time. A list will be generated with people who are able to volunteer their expertise as well as a list of preferred contractors.
2. SNOW PLOWING: The contract with Majestic Creations was renewed for 2025.
3. INTENTIONAL INTERIM POSTING- A small group from the council, consisting of Char, Deb and Tom will meet to do some prework and report back at the January meeting.
NEW BUSINESS….
1. COUNCIL RECRUITMENT- The recruitment committee will be contacted to start looking for a new person to replace Deb who has completed 2 terms. Jerry and David expressed their willingness to serve a second term.
2. CATHOLIC CHURCH PROPERTY- The church is developing plans for their new church building. The council will be updated on the old property and what the plans are for it.
3. FURNISHING ALLOWANCE- A motion was made by Jerry and seconded by Tom to declare that $3000 of Pastor Paul’s salary will be used for furnishings in 2025. Motion passed with one abstention.
4. SOUND BOARD- The soundboard is over 20 years old and does not meet our needs. We will look at available options to replace it from the capital expense account and review in January.
5. SHARING BREAD DONATION: A motion was made by Jerry and seconded by Bonnie to give $300 from the Council Directed Expense account to Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen. Motion passed unanimously.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
ADJOURNMENT- 8:11 PM
NEXT MEETING SET FOR JANUARY 21ST, 2024, 6:30 P.M.