Trinity Lutheran Church Council Agenda

May 10, 2022
6:00 Shalom Room

I. Call to Order/Attendance – 6:07 Mike, Terri, Elaine, Janel, Kristy, Kendra,
Pastor
II. Devotion – Pastor talked about a blog on the Ministry Collaborative. We
discussed what about tonight’s agenda has us most aligned with the
Kingdom of God.
III. Administration
A. Approve Minutes from April – Approve minutes of last meeting.
Elaine motioned Janel seconded to approve the April 11, 2021
minutes. Passed unanimously.
B. Treasures Report –
• Expenses far exceeded the receipts for the last 2 months
• Benevolence Expenses were for March & April – looks like we
paid double but March was sent after the 1st of April.
• Utilities – paid to catch up on bill – evidently the toilet kept
running and was not shutting off – hopefully Les has taken
care of that – looks like we still had quite a bit of water
usage on the bill just received.
• Pastor’s compensation went up and so the Portico benefits
were adjusted to match her new salary that was approved at
the annual meeting.
• The March Backpack Buddy Report was incorrect so Jim
included the correct copy in this report.
Janel motioned Elaine seconded to approve the Treasures report.
Passed unanimously.
C. Pastor’s Report –
▪ Funeral was held on May 2

nd for Carolyn Belitz
▪ Baptism was held on May 7th for Mason Lensch
▪ A Women’s retreat will be held on June 11th

▪ Jon August – Pastor reached out to synod and wanted to know
about welcoming him back into our church.
▪ Confirmation – Pastor will acknowledge the group with a gift
on May 22nd

. For those who are ready to be confirmed, they
will get curriculum over the summer and then be confirmed in
the fall.

D. Council Reports/Committee
1. Worship & Tech – They are in a routine. Discussed Kory Hein
as a chair on the tech side.
2. Stewardship
3. Education – Melissa bought gifts for graduates. They will be
recognized at the May 22nd worship. Possible family fun day in
the park this summer.
4. HR
5. Property – Hopes water problem fixed, new faucets have been
ordered. There is an issue with the west door.
6. Hospitality – Funeral service went well, people signing up for
fellowship goes well.
7. Evangelism
8. Finance – Going to ask mike Pelzer if he can be a chair.
Work Groups
1. Capital Improvement
2. Memorial
3. Backpack Buddies
4. GRACE

IV. Previous Business (compilation of issues from the past six months)
A. Signage update (discussion item) – Trying to link up with David
Brown from Jab.

B. Discuss and assign committee liaison representatives (discussion-
see III. Administration D. and Work Groups)—Evangelism and

Finance
C. Email addresses and cell phone contacts (discussion)

D. May Synod Assembly attendees – attendees are Mike and Brenda
Herring with Janel as a backup if Mike can’t go.
E. Security cameras – Mike motioned we spend up to $450 for security
system. Terri seconded. Discussion held. Motion passed
unanimously.
F. Mission Investment account – Mike Herring is working with Jim and
Mike Pelzer to decide how to invest maturing cd.
G. Custodial Job Description – Discussed should remain pastor or HR
committee to do reviews. Looked at previous descriptions, liked the
work duties sheets. Agreed these are not part of job description but
would be included as roles and responsibilities for the position.
H. Approve Mutual Ministry group – Need name suggestions.
I. Develop visit teams??? – Tabled until next meeting.
J. Continuing Resolution-Can Les serve on the property committee if
he becomes a non-member? – Answer. No.
K. Policy binder – Will include Building Policies
L. Other – Need New Member process, Key Policy
V. New Business
A. AED device – Defibrillator. Do we want to pursue getting one?
Previously Pastor Pries had mentioned. Pastor J to reach out to
Pastor Pries for more info
B. Insurance update – Annual cost increasing $279/yr which is $650
over the budget. Reminder to include annual increase of 2% for cost.
C. USPS Meter – Comparing cost to not for profit status discount.
D. Red Book Update – Reaching out to those we know confirmed in
2015-2020 to get names of others.
E. Update Constitution, By-Laws and Continuing Resolution Revision
date – discussion on incorrect date listed on our copy of constitution.
Needs updated.
F. Vision Statement History, i.e., we have two. We need to resolve.
Communications Coordinator Job description possibly contains the
wrong Vision Statement – Need history to know original intent.
Decided vision statement is currently followed by guiding principles
in 2nd paragraph.

G. Council Installation Sunday – May 28th
H. Chapter 15. Of the constitution – Tabled until next meeting.
I. Other

VI. Closing Prayer
VII. Adjournment

Next council meeting–June 14, 2022