2025 March NL: Council Minutes

February 12, 2025

Present: Pastor Christopher Byars, Miles Winkler, Bill Block, Vern Dahlstrom, Graham Fisette, Micki Carlson
Absent: Tracy Ondik

1. Meeting was called to order by Pastor Chris.
2. Devotions by Pastor Chris
3. Vote on Officers:
a. Nomination of Miles Winkler for President with unanimous ballot by Vern, Bill, MSC.
b. Nomination of Vern Dahlstrom for Vice President with unanimous ballot by Micki, Bill, MSC.
c. Nomination of Micki Carlson for Secretary with unanimous ballot by Bill, Vern, MSC.
4. Motion to approve Agenda with following additions by Graham, Vern, MSC.
a. Add Carillon under Old Business
b. Add Bell under New Business
c. Add L.A.C.E. under Old Business
5. Communications from attendees and correspondence
a. Jerry Luther was not able to attend, so Pastor Chris reported on fence insurance issues. This has been going on a while. Miles feels we need to get all the people involved together to make a decision on what to do next. Will discuss again at the next meeting.
b. The Highway 22 Construction Project is being worked on by Jerry Luther. We are looking into options for parking lot resurfacing. Miles will talk to Jerry about staying in charge of this project. We will put it on the next meeting under old business.
c. CYF Report: Rachel was sick so she was not in attendance. In addition to the written report, Pastor added a report on the Soup Exchange which went well.
6. Motion to approve the Secretary’s Report with the following addition by Vern, Bill, MSC.
a. Add Lock Doors to Old Business
7. Treasurer’s Report: Betty Jane will provide a double report next month as she is on vacation.
8. Pastor’s Report
a. Pastor spoke on 40 Days of Kindness during Lent
b. Pastor is going to be a Spiritual Director at Via de Cristo on the weekend of March 9 so Pastor Carole will preach.
c. Soup & Scripture has been schedule and March 26 is St. John’s day to host.
9. Team/Organization Items for Council Action: none
10. Old Business
a.  Carillon report by Miles Winkler. He’s been working on it but has been unsuccessful.
b. L.A.C.E. question by Vern about how L.A.C.E. money is handled. It was suggested Vern talk to Clara Luther.
c. A lock for the indoor double glass doors was discussed. Miles will check with Marilyn Reichwald as she was going to handle this.
11. New Business
a. The All-Team Meeting is on February 18. We need to work on the calendar, stress sticking to budgets, and let teams meet and discuss after the meeting. Pastor will see if there is interest in 4th Sunday fellowship after church.
b. Easter Breakfast: will discuss at All-Team Meeting to get volunteers
c.  Church Bell is now working properly. We believe it is the motor for the bell that is attached to the clock. Gary Lisowe is working on fixing it.
12. Miscellaneous: none
13. Communications from the council: Vern (talk to Clara about L.A.C.E), Miles (talk to Jerry about the cemetery fence & Highway 22 construction and to Marilyn about the door locks)
14. Next Meeting Date: March 18
15. Devotions: Pastor Chris
16. Motion to adjourn and close with prayer by Graham, Bill, MSC.

Submitted by Micki Carlson