Rehoboth Lutheran Church
Council Minutes
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Members Present: Gil Baker, Donna DuPont, Rob Hicks, Debbie Jasinski, Tom Kuny, Carol Nicoletti, Bill Slingluff and Karen Szatkiewicz.
The Rev. Lawrence Camberg, Interim Pastor, was in attendance.
Absent: Dee Phillips and Royce Wilhelm
Opening Devotions:
Gil Baker led the devotions. Karen Szatkiewicz will lead the devotions for May.
Secretary’s Report:
The minutes from the March 10, 2009 Council Meeting and the minutes from the April 7, 2009 Building Expansion Committee/Council were reviewed. Action: Bill Slingluff made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
Council members reviewed the March 2009 financial report.
• Debbie received a $6,000 check from our insurance company for the repairs to the roof. The roofer has been paid.
• The architect submitted two bills for his services. These fees are part of this phase of the building costs that were approved by the congregation.
• Filed for audit.
Carol distributed the quarterly report/graphs of the money received for current/plate, benevolence and building fund along with the average Sunday worship attendance. 2009 data is shown along with our 2008 data.
Pastor’s Report:
• Pastor Camberg presented a written report for his March activities.
• He announced that on April 19th we will be observing Humor Sunday.
• On April 26th there will be three baptisms: Charlotte Grace Hill, Harrison Matthew Hill and Kobain Robert Schmidt.
• Christine Venglass requested a letter of transfer.
Committee Reports
Property: Gil Baker
• Steel doors: We received matching funds ($650) from Thrivent for the steel doors. Builders Hardware’s price is $1,989 which includes the door, delivery and installation of the doorframe. Members of the property committee will install the door. Action: A motion to move forward with the purchase of the steel doors was made by Karen Szatkiewicz. Seconded. Motion carried.
• As reported at the last meeting the floors were waxed Sunday, March 8, 2009, but needed some spots redone. Action: Gil will make sure that all the spots have been redone.
• A suggestion was made to purchase an additional shed to store the wooden chairs. No action was taken, on hold for now.
• Roofer is working up a price to seal the gutters and downspouts. He is offering to fix the areas on the flat roof that need resealed at no charge.
Call Committee: Rob Hicks
• The Call Committee does have a name of a candidate. Everyone agreed to be flexible if a meeting is needed with short notice.
Building Committee: Bill Slingluff
Reviewed the recommendation of the Building Expansion Committee.
• Action: Bill Slungluff made a motion to approve the Building Expansion Committee’s recommendation to approve the building plans and proposed bid. Seconded. Motion carried.
• Next Step: A special congregational meeting will be held on May 17th after the worship service for the congregation to 1) review/vote on the building plans and estimated costs and 2) vote on whether or not to engage a building stewardship program. The architect will attend the meeting and go through the plans with the congregation. Tom will put the required notices in the bulletins and newsletter.
Bright Beginnings
Leslie DuPont and Eileen Ford-Sloppy presented two requests:
1) Permission to create a Science Exploration Area which will consist of an herb garden at the triangle area next to the path.
2) Permission to hold a Tuition Fund Raiser for Bright Beginning families in August after vacation bible school with 50 percent of the proceeds going to the families’ tuition bill and 50 percent going to the Bright Beginnings general fund.
Action: Bill Slingluff made a motion to approve the creation of the Science Exploration Area and the Tuition Fund Raiser. Seconded. Motion carried.
Old Business:
Organ
Donna reported that the organ repairman has been here twice. The organ is approximately 20 years old and was hit by lightening about 18 years ago. The organ should have been condemned due to the damage to the electronic components. We only have two options: 1) repair and hope - hunt for problem when one occurs (expense is in the labor); and 2) buy a new or used organ.
The organ is functioning right now. No action required at this time.
New Business:
Council Luncheon
Discussed holding a council luncheon. In the past a luncheon was held to bring together the outgoing council members with the new members. Consensus was to put the luncheon on hold for now.
Sweeper
Our sweeper needs replaced. Tom has asked Missy Steines-Wolfson to get a price on a new sweeper.
Well/Land Lease
Tom presented a proposed lease from Sylvan Energy. The lease was for five years at $10 per acre which would amount to $520 per year. If they drill, the church would receive 12 ½ % royalties. There is no guarantee that they will drill. Tom is going to do some more checking to determine if this is a standard amount.
Mutual Ministry
Currently the Mutual Ministry Committee consists of Rob Hicks and Lori Shoup. Tom is going to reach out to three members of the congregation and ask them to serve on this committee. The Executive Committee will report back to the Council when completed.
Bulk Mail
Discussed the bulk mail and determined that no action needs to be taken at this time.
Church Files
Donna has updated and organized the church files. Council discussed what documents need to be kept. Space is very limited.
Adjournment
Rob Hicks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded. Motion carried. Meeting ended with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next Meeting: May 12th @ 7 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol J. Nicoletti
Council Secretary
