ST

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN COUNCIL MINUTES

February 20, 2010

Present: Erika Agren, Kathy Cooper, Bonnie Evans, Carol Gulliford, Ryan Hinesley, Neal Johnson, Heather Snow, Linda Solberg, David Whittaker

1. Opening
Acting President Ryan Hinesley called the meeting to order at 11:10 at the home of Heather Snow, who was hosting the Council Retreat.
The January minutes were read. No additions or corrections were made. It was moved and seconded to accept them by unanimous ballot, and it was passed.
The Annual Meeting Minutes were read. Approval will be at the next Annual Meeting
The Treasurer’s Report was read. It was moved and seconded to accept them as written. The motion passed.

2. Committee Reports
Christian Education: We will not hire Camp Lutherwood to run the summer Day Camp this year, but will plan alternate programs. VBS will be offered again on Day Camp days.
Stewardship: Has not met recently. They will discuss whether to keep the purchased Bible-based Stewardship Program.
Property and Finance: The rent for the rental house is being paid. A door has been fixed and trees have been pruned.
Social Justice: the youth will be selling tickets for a fund raiser dinner next month.
Call Committee: Robert Sinclair has been selected to be a candidate for call. There will be a “Meet and Greet” function for him on February 28 and it was suggested to have a Congregational Meeting to vote for a Call.

Worship Committee: No report

3. Old Business
Copier: Usage Rules have been posted
Appreciation Cards: cards of appreciation were signed and mailed to Beth Aubol and Marian Kerr

4. New Business
a. Election of Officers
President: Ryan Hinesley was nominated. It was moved and seconded to elect Ryan as president by a unanimous ballot. The motion passed.
Vice President: Erika Agren was nominated. It was moved and seconded to cast a unanimous ballot to elect Erika as vice president. The motion was passed.
Secretary: Linda Solberg was nominated. It was moved and seconded to cast a unanimous ballot to elect Linda as Secretary. The motion was passed.
Treasurer: It was moved and seconded to appoint Carol Adams by a unanimous ballot. The motion was passed.

b.      Committee Liaison Assignments
The following council members volunteered to serve as liaison to the standing committees:
Property and Finance: Dave Whittaker
Christian Education:   Heather Snow
Worship: Kathy Cooper
Social Services: Erika Agren
Stewardship: Bonnie Evans

It was moved and seconded to create a Mutual Ministry Committee. The motion passed and Linda Solberg was appointed to be the liaison for this committee.

The council worked on the Compensation Package for a new pastor following a worksheet from Synod. When completed, it was moved and seconded to accept the proposed Compensation and Benefits Package from the Clergy Compensation Worksheet. The motion passed. Erika, Dave and Neal were appointed as a Negotiation Committee to finalize the worksheet and present it to Synod and to Robert Sinclair. It was moved and seconded to accept a telephone ballot if there were any major changes after talking to Synod and Mr. Sinclair. The motion passed. A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn the meeting at 1:00.