Present: Paul Hemenway, Josh Krage, Stephanie Silvers, Pastor Bockoven, Zach Krage, Ron Stevens Peter Olafsen, Charlie Todd, Kris Torgerson. Absent Amy Hershberger, Harvey Hershberger, Tim Ostrom
Call to Order– Tim Ostrom, President…Vice-President presiding. Meeting called to order at 8:00.
Devotions: Josh Krage
Code of Conduct
Committee:
Stewardship
Worship & Music
Property
Children, Youth, Family
Adult & Family
Endowment:
The endowment distribution is slightly lower that last year, due to the return of the stock market.
Correspondence:
1.Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of minutes of meeting
Moved to approve by Dave Kiehne. Seconded by Josh Krage. Motion carried.
b. Approval of committee reports
i. Endowment- 1-10-23
Moved to approve recommendation by Charlie Todd. Seconded by Peter Olafsen. Motion carried.
2. Financial Report
a. We ended the year with a deficit of $4469.92. We were required to roll the operating loan over. We have used $8000 of that loan.
3. New Business
a. Approve 2023 Budget
i. Discussion of stained-glass repairs as it relates to the budget. A motion to bring the bid to the congregation at the annual meeting made by Stephanie Silvers. Seconded by Zach Krage. Motion carried.
ii. Moved to give all employees a raise of 3% by Ron Stevens. Seconded by Kris Torgerson. Motion carried.
iii. Moved to recommend the 2023 budget with changes (Salary increase and possible correction) by Kris Torgerson. Seconded by Zach Krage. Motion carried.
b. Approve Mission & Endowment Proposed Allocations
Moved to approve recommendation by Charlie Todd. Seconded by Peter Olafsen. Motion carried.
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c. Approve Annual Meeting Agenda
Moved to approve by Peter Olafsen. Seconded by Charlie Todd. Motion carried.
d. Approve Sandy Strozyk to renew the First SE Bank Line of Credit for $30,000. Listing Sandy Strozyk & Dave Kiehne as authorized to sign.
Moved to approve by Ron Stevens. Seconded by Charlie Todd. Motion carried.
e. Approve Sandy Strozyk to access the First SE Bank Line of Credit up to the $30,000 as needed.
Moved to approve by Stephanie Silvers. Seconded by Kris Torgerson. Motion carried.
f. Set annual meeting agenda, discuss ballot for positions
4. Children, Youth and Family report
Discussion of bowling activities. It will be a family activity. Will charge families $5.00. Non-members $10.00. Wednesdays have not been good as far as Sunday School attendance. March 17th Twin Cities Retreat for youth. Weekend trips have better turnout than week day trips.
5. Pastor’s report
Christmas Eve services were good. Hymn sing service was great. Memorial Day weekend Pastor will be attending his son’s graduation. Supply pastor will be obtained for March Youth trip. Pastor will be doing continuing education by attending the 2nd Annual Rostered Leader Conference July 17-20 in Arizona. Conference Assembly will be February 19th. Synodical Assembly is May 6th.
6. Old Business
7. Other:
Brad Boice Ecumenical Service on July 2nd. Move to approve contracting with Brad Boice for the service by Josh Krage. Seconded by Dave Kiehne. Motion carried.
Adjourn/Lord’s Prayer: Adjournment moved by Ron Stevens. Seconded by Charlie Todd. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:17.
