IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
January 12, 2009

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Gathering

Matt called the meeting to order @ 7:15 p.m.

Pastor Rick opened with prayer.

Matt requested that each person introduce themselves to our guest.

During the introduction it was disclosed that the president, treasurer and recording secretary are available to be filled in 2009.   And Dave Kuntzsch has made application for a Lay Missionary and would like to resign from council but continue to be involve with the Upkeepers and Youth.

Matt explained that the council needed to vote on the following:

President:  Matt Cermak motion by Fred 2^nd by Raymond.  Carried

Vice-president:  Motion by Fred for Dan Landry 2^nd by Jean. Carried

Financial Secretary:  Motion by Dan for Julia Hoornstra, 2^nd by Melissa:  Carried

Recording Secretary:  Nominations by Carol for Annette Ryan, 2^nd by Jean Folk, Fred Koos moved that nominations be closed, 2^nd by Melissa.  Carried

Treasurer:  Motion by Gregg 2^nd by Raymond for Pat Anderson, Fred moved nominations be closed, 2^nd by Jean: Motion carried.

Teller:  Nominations by Jean for Carol, Bev  and Melissa, George Ryan, Gary Lass.  Greg 2^nd Motion Carried.

Support Team needs to check out what is the criteria for bonding of tellers. 

Checks are signed by Pat Anderson and Matt Cermak.

Motion by Dan to let Dave resign and Eric 2^nd.

Installation will be 10:30 service next Sunday

Preparing

Treasurer's Report:

Treasurer’s Report:

December 2008 Treasurer’s Report was presented by Pat Anderson.

MOTION by Gregg Vicary SECONDED by Eric Hart

            TO APPROVE THE  December 2008 TREASURER’S REPORT

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

Motion was made to transfer the Parsonage Demolition  line item of $2180.61 to Major Maintenance. Fred motion, Eric 2^nd   Carried.

Kitchen Usage  was identified for the line item for monies paid by Teresa to provide the congregation with more transparency.  Motion by Dan and 2^nd by Eric to transfer the line item from Major Maintenance.  Motion carried.

Mortgage Reduction line item goes to the principal of the mortgage .  Balance is $328,896.93  Rate is 5.875 percent.

Christmas fund be retro transfer into General Fund,  Dan motion, Fred 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Heifer Fund has been completed.

Food Bank funds will be transferred after Soup Bowl activity is completed.

Approval of Previous Council Minutes:

MOTION by: Fred Koos SECONDED by: Dan Landry

TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE December 8, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

Team Reports:

Pastor Report.

Rick passed out his calendar.  Back of report has stats of time spent.

He also shared People of Special Concern.  Mike Wesley, Dick Berner and Ruth Buckley.  He also requested a vacation of Feb 15 weekend.  Motion by Melissa and 2^nd by Dan.  Approved. 

Jan 28 he will be attend a Bishop’s Retreat.

Team Reports:

Serving Team: No report submitted.  No Council action required.  Jean Folk reported that the Relay Team will be coming up and she and Annette Ryan will be organizing it.

Preparing Team: No  report submitted.  No Council action required.

Gathering Team:  Written report.  No Council action required.

Support Team:  Report submitted.  No Council action required.

Team Assignments

            Gathering:       Raymond Harris

            Support:         Dan Landry, Eric, Matt, Gregg

            Serving:          Jean Folk

            Preparing:                 

The balance of team placements will be done at retreat.

Serving

New maintenance position has been filled by Kristen and Jim Crook.  Matt read the position description.  It will be 20 hours a week for $14.

Carol asked if Immanuel should continue MiCafe.  There have not been any applications for the last year.    Motion by Dan  and 2^nd by  Jean to discontinue.

            UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED

Council will be on Retreat January 23-24 at 9:00 to 2:00 in the Methodist Church in lounge.

Annual Meeting will be Feb 8^th.

Motion to adjourn  by Eric, 2^nd by Dan

Our next regular meeting is on at 1:00 pm on January 24^th. This will replace the February meeting.

Copies of Resource Team minutes and reports, as referred to in the Council Minutes, can be obtained in the church office.

Questions related to council meetings can be directed to council by sending an email to: council@immanuel-gl.org.  Questions also can be directed to any member of council by contacting them directly using information published in the church directory.