St. Paul Lutheran Church
Council Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2007

Present: Pr. Eastman, Pr. Williamson, Jim Baumgrdner, Charlie Boone, Carlo D’Agostino, Kevin Dixon, Patty Fess, Bob Hein, Ann Holmstrom, Lisa Jackson, Bob Miller, Gayle Meskimen and Nick Poulos
Guest: Tim Kelly

Kevin Dixon called the meeting to order at 12:00 P.M.

Approve Agenda
Two action items were added to the agenda. The first was to approve the Communications team that will be reporting to the Worship and Music board for a trial period of nine months. The second was to approve up to $100,000 for the purchase and installation of windows throughout the building. Gayle Meskimen moved to approve the agenda as amended and Lisa Jackson seconded. The agenda was approved as amended.

Approve Minutes
Gayle Meskimen moved to approve the minutes dated August 20, 2007. Lisa Jackson seconded and the minutes were approved.

Reports and Information

1. Treasurer’s Report
August financials were very similar to July’s financials. We are financially strong and ahead of budget. Nick Poulos moved to approve the treasurer’s report and Jim Baumgardner seconded. The motion passed.

2. Sr. Pastor’s Report
Pastor Eastman announced that Michelle Harvey has agreed to direct the hand bell choirs. No one has been found to direct the Children’s Choir. Pastor is attending the second half of an administration seminar early in 2008 as part of her continuing education.
Carlo D’Agostino moved amend the agenda to approve the hiring of Michelle Harvey as hand bell director. Nick Poulos seconded and the motion carried.

3. Associate Pastor’s Report
Pastor Williamson celebrated his ordination and his installation as Associate Pastor. He traveled to Montana to attend the Transition into Ministry reunion. Making Disciples ministry for ninth graders is launched and running. Pastor will speak on his vision for youth at Adult Forum and Connections will start up with a cookout at the Godfrey’s. He will be meeting with a spiritual director monthly.

1. Update on background checks for ESGC
   

1. Nick Poulos moved to approve Bob Miller as the replacement council member through May with ratification by the congregation in January. Carlo D’Agostino seconded followed by discussion. There was discussion about this action being in compliance with section C12 O3 of the St. Paul constitution and it was decided we were in compliance. Bob Miller was approved as the replacement council member and assigned to the Worship and Music board.
   
2. Carlo D’Agostino moved and it was seconded to have an ongoing offer to provide a committee to support and mentor newly installed associate pastors to the St. Paul congregation to report to the Executive Committee. The motion carried.
   
3. Lisa Jackson moved to approve the creation of a Communication Team with the purpose to report ongoing ministries at St. Paul. The Communication Team will be a part of the Worship and Music board for a trial period of nine months. Bob Hein seconded and the motion passed.
   
4. Carlo D’Agostino moved to authorize Operations Board to spend up to $100,000, with the money coming from BOB, for replacement windows throughout the building. Lisa Jackson seconded and the motion passed.
   
5. Jim Baumgardner moved to approve the hiring of Michelle Harvey for the Adult and Youth Hand Bell Choirs. Nick Poulos seconded and the motion carried.
   

1. Patty Fess reminded the council of the upcoming button workshops and encouraged a representative from each board to attend.
   
2. Bob Miller reported the completion of the rewiring of the Chancel.
   
3. Carlo D’Agostino reminded all in attendance to begin to prepare the 2008 budgets. Charlie Boone would like the budgets from the boards in November.
   
4. Gayle Meskimen announced the upcoming Bingo Night.
   
5. Carlo D’Agostino wanted to begin the pastoral review process soon with solicitation of comments from the council members by the Exec Committee.