Trinity Lutheran Church Council Agenda

April 12, 2022
6:00 Shalom Room

I. Call to Order/Attendance – Those in attendance: Pastor J, Mike, Elaine, Kendra,
Janel, Kristy, and Maggie. Meeting commenced at 6:02 PM
II. Devotion – Pastor led us in prayer.
III. Administration
A. Approve Minutes from March – Had not received minutes yet.
B. Treasures Report – Jim went over the treasurer’s report.
Mike Mentioned that the newsletter could be emailed to save postage.
Motion by Kristy to accept the March 2022 treasurer’s report and approve the
budget as discussed; Jane seconded the motion. Motion passed.
C. Pastor’s Report – Pastor had been preparing the funeral for Deloris Kunde on
April 8, 2022.
Pastor had received a letter from the Lion Club wanting to know if we wanted to
participate in the flags being placed in our yard for the year. The cost would be
$30. Motion by Mike to participate; Kendra seconded the motion. Motion
passed.
Pastor would like to take a vacation the week of April 25 th .
Pastor would like to investigate becoming a solar system ambassador. Would
like to tie that in with some pumpkin carving in October.
Pastor discussed the confirmation and that she would like to look into the
structure of it.
Chad Becker with Camp Courageous is asking for help in collecting money for
medical supplies for the Ukraine. We will do a noisy offering at church the next 3
weeks to collect. Tipton Ministerial is participating.

D. Council Reports/Committee
1. Worship & Tech
2. Stewardship
3. Education
4. HR
5. Property
6. Hospitality
7. Evangelism
8. Finance
Work Groups
i. Capital Improvement
ii. Memorial – Janel said that they will purchase a Kuerig coffee
machine and a 30-cup coffee maker for the kitchen. We will throw out
the old machines if there is a safety issue with them.
iii. Backpack Buddies
iv. GRACE

IV. Previous Business (compilation of issues from the past six months)
A. Establish 2023 Financial Review Committee, per constitution
B. Custodial job description – Going to change that they report to Pastor/HR
C. Signage update
D. Relocation of offices, door windows, doors, security cameras
E. Rekeying church doors – Still looking into this issue.
F. Other
V. New Business
A. Discuss and assign committee liaison representatives (discussion-
see III. Administration D. and Work Groups)
B. Email addresses and cell phone contacts (discussion) – Going to get
updates
C. Need May Synod Assembly attendees (discussion) – Brenda, Mike and
Caitlyn
D. Council orientation meeting for new and old members (discussion
regarding date) – April 30 th 1:00pm – 4:00pm

E. Security cameras (action item) – There was discussion that we should have
cameras in the Narthex, and each of the 6 doorways. May investigate Ring
Security.
F. Programmable backdoor timer (discussion maybe an action item)
$50.00 Donation to St Johns UCC-Clarence, use of ladders (action
item) – Motion by Mike to donate $50; Kristy seconded the motion. Motion
passed.
G. Mileage surcharge Pastor (action item) – Motion by Mike to approve the
mileage surcharge; Kristy seconded the motion. Motion passed.
H. Mission Investment account (action item) – Mike and Jim will discuss the
Mission Investment account options.
I. Custodial Job Description (action item) – Mike will work on the
description.
J. Mowing-lack of response, may need to hire a local mowing
company (action item) – There was discussion about Grasshopper mowing.
If we hire them, it would be $35 each time we mow. Council would like to try
and get members to help mow. Will announce that we will have signup sheets.
K. Council Resolution of support for Jon August (action item) – The
council would like to send a letter of support. Kristy will draft the letter with the
help of Pastor as needed.
L. Approve ??? Mutual Ministry group (discussion) – Pastor would like to
have input on who would candidates for the group.
M. Continuing Resolution-Can Les serve on the property committee if
he becomes a non-member?
N. Policy binder (discussion)
O. Phone update (discussion) – This is a work in progress.
P. Impact Grant (discussion)
Q. Other – Would like to look into a postage machine for non-profits.
VI. Closing Prayer
VII. Adjournment – 8:24