Trinity Lutheran Church Council Minutes
May 12, 2026
Meeting was called to order at 6:05pm. Members present: Kendra VonMuenster, Laurie
Brandenburg, Kim Pelzer, Beth Ahrens and Terri Hein. Absent: Kim Chapman
Motion by Terry to accept April minutes, with the change referring to the 2026 Flags Over
Tipton costs being a receipt, not a renewal, since we have not participated for a couple of years.
Seconded by Beth. MC
Motion by Laurie to accept the treasurer report, second by Kim P. MC
PREVIOUS BUSINESS
A. Flooring update
Abatement is scheduled for the week of May 18 th and will take approximately 3 days.
Lowden Flooring is scheduled to install the new flooring the week of May 25 th . Mike
August has been clearing out the janitor’s closet, most of the choir room and much of
fellowship hall. The refrigerator and stove need moved. Final clearing of rooms will be
done on May 17 th after worship. New chairs will be ordered for fellowship hall so that
the old chairs don’t damage the new flooring. The purchase will remain under the
amount that council can approve without a congregational meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
A. The annual Synod Pulse Survey was taken during the meeting with council member’s
input.
B. Ofelia Williams will be baptized on May 17 th . Deb Cook will officiate.
C. Senior Sunday will be June 7 th . Seniors to be recognized are Joseph VonMuenster and
Delaney Chambliss.
D. Deb, Laurie and Charline have received their annual renewal by the Synod to continue
as SAM’s for our congregation through April 17, 2027.
E. We need to examine the current Council members terms. We will have a few years that
either there will be no one going off the council or 2-3 going off. Council would like to
even it out a little better.
SAM UPDATE
Laurie reported that the spring ZOOM training sessions have been completed and will resume
October – December. There is a required Boundaries Training set for November 5 th , but a cost,
time and venue have not yet been released.
COMMITTEE UPDATES
A. Education – May 13 th will be the last Bible Explorers until fall. There will be a basket set
out in the narthex for VBS donations, as well as sign up sheets. Planning and decoration
construction for VBS is underway.
B. Worship and Tech – We may need to request a service call if the sound system needs to
be reset after it is moved out and back due to the flooring project. Also, a new place is
needed to charge and store the hearing assistant devices. Currently they are in the
“elevator closet”, but the quilters need that space for storing quilts.
C. Property – Dan Roberts has finished resetting the front doors of the church. They open,
close and lock as they should.
D. Hospitality – There will be a reception for Ofelia after service on May 17 th . Cupcakes,
nuts, mints and punch will be served.
E. Finance – Laurie will contact the Finance Committee members to set up a mid-year
review in July.
F. Memorial – The $8,000+ cost for the asbestos abatement will be paid in full by the
memorial fund. The costs of the flooring and installation will be divided equally
between the general fund and the memorial fund. There have been some donations
received in the memorial fund for the new flooring.
G. Trinity’s Promise – There haven’t been any applications received recently.
Meeting closed with the Prayer for a New Pastor.
Meeting adjourned at 7:02
Next meeting is June 9 th . Devotion will be led by Laurie Brandenburg
Submitted by:
Laurie Brandenburg, secretary