REHOBOTH EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH
COUNCIL MINUTES
Sunday, August 24, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gil Baker, Donna DuPont, Rob Hicks, Tom Kuny, Carol Nicoletti, Bill Slingluff and Karen Szatkiewicz
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dee Phillips and Debbie Jasinski, Treasurer
The Rev. Lawrence Camberg, Interim pastor, was in attendance.
Secretary’s Report – Royce made a motion to accept the Secretary’s Report. Seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Tom Kuny
- Giving is still up.
- The report will be filed for audit.
Pastor’s Report – Pastor Camberg presented a handout with his expenses and time listed for July. Pastor also reported that he performed the funeral for Raymond Hendrickson, a former member of Rehoboth. He will be presiding over the marriage of Kay Carr’s granddaughter in September at Blueberry Hill Park.
- Pastor offered to lead a Bible Study in September. He has several video studies with Q&A for discussion. Royce made a motion to move forward with Pastor Camberg’s offer. Seconded. Motion carried. Pastor Camberg will prepare an article for the Newsletter. Two studies will be offered beginning Tue. September 16 from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm and Weds. September 17 from 8:00-9:15 pm.
Committee Reports
Property – Gil Baker
Speed Bump
- Gil commented that we needed to curb the rate of speed of people driving on the church drive and also the lower lot. Discussion was held regarding speed limit signs vs. speed bumps. Portable speed bump(s) will be purchased and put in place.
Telephone
- Tom received two quotes regarding the upgrade of the phone system. One was for 9 used phones (donated) and the other was for 3 new phones. Both quotes were for $1000.00. Tom will continue to purse other bids.
Keys/Locks – Bill Slingluff
- Guzyk Lock & Safe, Ambridge, gave Bill an itemized contract of
2 locks for the front doors @ $80 ea.
3 locks for the lower level @ $75 ea.
Service - $60.
Labor - $120 for a total of $565.00
Each key would cost $7.00.
- Carol made a motion to purchase the 5 new locks and 30 new keys. Seconded. Motion carried.
- Keys are for positions not people.
Boiler Certification
- Gil informed council that he received the Boiler certification. Leigh will make a copy to be filed in the church records and Gil will file a copy in the Property files.
Painting – Tom Kuny
- Tom commented that the trim around the doors up front need painted.
Bright Beginnings – Carol Nicoletti
- New Board Member – Brenda Antoline
- Carol made a motion to accept the new board member and the new teacher’s aide. Seconded. Motion carried.
- New board members will begin their tenure in September.
Call Committee
- Council and Call Committee will meet on Thursday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. to review the Profile Sheets and complete the remainder of the form.
Building – Royce Wilhelm
- Royce reported that the committee discussed the questions that were raised at the congregational meeting. Regarding the addition of a restroom on the first level, this does not seem feasible. In order to comply with the ADA code, the area would require eliminating value space needed for the secretary, difficulty in plumbing and also disrupt the traffic flow.
- A congregational meeting has been set for Sunday, September 21 following the morning worship. This meeting will call for a vote of the preliminary proposed plans as they stand now. The vote will be by a paper ballot.
- A Kitchen Committee is being formed with Roberta Amsler as liaison.
Unfinished Business
Selling of Church Property – Tom Kuny
- Tom reported that he will get in touch with Therese Scheerer and Scott Shoup.
New Business
Bell Choir
- Handouts were presented regarding the purchase of a 3-octave set of handchimes. A family in the congregation has generously offered to match dollar for dollar any contributions made towards the purchase of the set. Therefore, permission to raise $875 was requested.
- Bill made a motion to proceed with the plan. Seconded. Motion carried.
Adjourn – Bill made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded. Motion carried.
Next Meeting – Tuesday, September 16, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna L. DuPont
Council Secretary
