14-Apr-2008 Council Minutes

Council Attendance*

*All council members are listed. Mark an “X” beside those who attended the meeting, an “R” for those not in attendance and sending their regrets, and list any additional attendees under guests.

1.                   Opening (Jim Cumming) and Devotion (Anne Rosebrock)

Anne opened the meeting with a devotion, and she also thanked everyone for their participation in the SAC activities and discussed the response from the last Imagine Meridian question. 

2.                   Review/Approval of Jan Minutes (Nicole Sheetz) 

Minutes were approved with minor corrections.

3.                   Reports / Request for Approval

a.                    Servant Leadership Committee (SLC) - Laura Sogard

Laura presented information from the last SLC meeting. At the meeting, the group discussed having a common theme that would permeate all of the various committees, groups, and programs at MSUMC for the 2008/2009 year. There were 17 themes generated (see Laura for the list). The theme is not meant to be the only focus for MSUMC, but should be part of the group’s activities at some point during the year. The next SLC committee meeting is scheduled for 28-Apr-2008.

b.                    Finance Update (Bob Greising)

Finances for the first quarter are in good shape and are better than they have been in years and years. The committee feels very good about income to date and expenses are being managed well. 

March Brainstorming Session – continued update – Committee reviewed tasks and have asked for updates from committees regarding their budgets.   

At a coming Council meeting – Bob plans to share budgetary analyses (trend analyses, etc.); share more outcomes from the brainstorming session.

c.                    Trustees Update (Scott Peterson)

·         Scaffolding is coming down.

·         The steeple will be painted. 

·         The electrical panels from the basement on up will be replaced and there will be a few new ones added. The majority of wiring will be redone (new). David Evans and Scott Peterson have been making calls to raise money ($75,000 for electrical…but  Scott is hoping for $125,000 for church repairs).

·         On hold at this point àThere is discussion about opening up the Narthex (making it bigger).

·         On hold at this point à There will be a new playground on the sports field. If members install the playground, we will save $2500 – 3000. Jim Carlson is working on the contract with American Playground and it will be for ages 5-12. 

d.                    Lay Leader Update (Brian Welch)

Brian presented a brief report of the endowment money as reported by JPMorgan from 3/31/2007 to 3/31/2008. Given the current market, the MSUMC endowment is doing relatively well, but has lost overall value. Marsha added that the church has not been reimbursed fully for the roof repairs from the insurance company.

e.                    Staff/Parish Update (Glenn Scolnik)

Reporting of the goals of the clergy will be presented at a later date since the clergy goals will likely be modified based on the SAC goals. The next meeting is next Tuesday.

4.                   Council Business

a.                    SAC Committee – Imagine Meridian Update (Dan Bridenbaugh)

The six condition statements were presented and discussed during the meeting. Please see Dan Bridenbaugh for the specific conditions/handouts from the meeting. The May council meeting will be devoted to a review and discussion of objectives for each condition statement. 

b.                    Future Meeting Dates/Times

12-May Meeting:

                                SAC  - Condition Statements / Objectives