{"id":1935,"date":"2017-03-16T14:17:07","date_gmt":"2017-03-16T14:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lordofthelakes.net\/?p=1935"},"modified":"2017-03-16T14:17:07","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T14:17:07","slug":"february-2017-council-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lordofthelakes.net\/index.php\/2017\/03\/16\/february-2017-council-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"February 2017 Council minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lord of the Lakes Council Meeting Notes<\/strong> \u2013 February 21, 2017<\/p>\n

Members Present-, Geoff Hendren, Gail Gardner, Kerry Arent, Kari Nigl, Joe Groholski, Drew Jaeger<\/p>\n

Opening Devotion- Geoff<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Team Reports-<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Pastor\u2019s Report- <\/strong>Pastor on well-deserved vacation.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Buildings and Grounds- <\/strong>HVAC system still proving problematic seems to be issues with temp regulation in different zones, especially the sanctuary. Service call to local HVAC company found burned out components in system. \u00a0Further discussion with committee and Terry needed to evaluate need to have continued HVAC service from local company vice past practice of volunteers.<\/p>\n

Utility costs still exceeding budget, difficult to accurately assess due to current practice of 1\/12th<\/sup> billing versus month to month.\u00a0 Suggestion given to consider \u201clevel billing option with utility to better average costs month to month.<\/p>\n

It was discussed that some devoted members of church are purchasing maintenance supplies out of pocket and not seeking reimbursement. Council asked committee liaison to clarify to those members that proper accounting practices require that they at least provide bill to church, even if donation in kind<\/p>\n

Need for parking lot repairs, to potentially include crack filling and sealing vice total resurfacing discussed. Price estimates range from $2500 to $9500 depending on whether short or long term repairs chosen<\/p>\n

Repairs to men\u2019s room toilet and roof vents and belts pend<\/p>\n

Potential savings in phone and internet service providers to be evaluated<\/p>\n

Maintenance person needed on staff but severe budget challenge. Options discussed include potential funding for partial year or limited hours. \u00a0Load for this has been taken by volunteers, but becoming overwhelming.<\/p>\n

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  1. Worship- <\/strong>Proposed changes to Sunday school program to be discussed with pastor prior to next council meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Finances- <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The Operating Budget Total YTD<\/strong> as of February-17 FYE \u00a0\u00a0$29408<\/p>\n

      The Operating Budget Total for Month<\/strong> of January 2016-17\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0$5536<\/p>\n

      Council noted that no mortgage payment was due this month and our totals include $2800 in SCRIP profits for the fiscal year. $4,547 received from Thrift store. Some thrift store volunteers requesting information about how the profits from their time and efforts being used on specific projects for church, follow up pend.<\/p>\n

      Financial projection for end of fiscal year based on current trends is for -$(5200) vice budget expecting -$(18,000) Council discussed need for balanced budget for future after several years of negative balance.<\/p>\n

      Stewardship- <\/strong>Kerry reported on salary structure research with ELCA and other sources she was working on to ensure that church remains and employer of choice for our employees.<\/p>\n

      Youth: <\/strong>No report this month..<\/p>\n

      Next Meeting: March 21st<\/sup>, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Devotion for March by Joe<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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