Jan 24, 2022
Church Council Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Dave Lanzer, Bonnie Kegan, Nancy Kripner, Barb Julian, Charlie Moore, Carol Moore, Erik Alsgaard, Marilyn McKee, Kim Wilhelm, Gina Perantoni, Dale Dodd
Dave opened with a devotion and prayer. Devotion can be found at https://theologymix.com/bible-study/burn-the-ships-a-new-years-eve-devotion/
Charlie brought up whether the congregation members receive the invite to Council meetings or not.
Trustees Realm distribution list needs to be updated
Budget update (Charlie)
Variance analysis- Operating Budget
Income: Shortfall about $21k
Attendance down about 11%, Giving per attendee up about 8%. Actual in 2021 about $360k, compared to budgeted $380k. Projection for 2022 will remain at $380k. Giving in 2019 was $376k.
CDC Contribution came in on budget. Should receive another $10k grant around March.
Expenses: Under budget $54k
Operations – slightly under spent
Music – under spent due to about $4,200 for Guest Musicians
Facilities/Trustess- overspent by about $11,300 (repair of Fire Suppression system, and tree removal)
Staff- under spent $57k – 3 unfilled positions for partial year
Net SURPLUS: $33,100
Reserves: In Checking- $280k (mostly $150k PPE grant)
Mid Atlantic UMC Foundation (40% Equity/60% Fixed Income)- Balance $194k
CUMC Reserves $173k/ CUMC Mission $21k
Total Reserves: $474.8k about $150k is designated to various reserve accounts- see spreadsheet.
SPRC update:
Katie Foster has been onboarded and is doing a great job.
Have 2 possible candidates for the CDC director position- hopeful for start in late Feb(?)
Scheduling meetings for LLDC to fill vacant positions
Supporting Pastor Eric and Sheila with meals for their moving day
Trustees update:
Kim and Carol are sharing administrative duties, focus on using talent of all members of the trustees. January has been a busy month!
Theft of 2 catalytic converters from the CDC buses (last week of Dec-early Jan)- Insurance is covering the loss minus the $500 deductible
Fire Suppression System in the CDC building is reaching end of life- working with Livingston (technicians) to plan a fix
Snowstorms have required snow removal
Water damage identified in the sanctuary ceiling- our roofer (James) walked the roof on Sunday- couldn’t find signs of leakage. Recaulked some areas around flashing. Ventilation needs to be improved; water spots may be due to condensation around pipes in the ceiling. Solution suggested is to add an additional 8 vents on one side of the roof to improve ventilation (Tentative cost estimate: $5500)
Next year is the church’s 50th anniversary- good time to make resolutions and identify new things to move forward
Need discussion/recommendations for use/placement of security cameras. Main purpose: deterrent and help with investigation of incidents that may occur. Not currently budgeted. Need to determine if insurance cost will benefit from camera installation.
Pastor Erik: Worship team met and decided to resume in-person services (with livestream continuing) on Feb 6th. Let members judge personal risk to themselves. If numbers go back up, we may reconsider.
Agenda Items for Next Meeting:
Relationship with Wilson, what to do with funds contributed to the church (Balance about $5500). What does it mean to sow into ministry together?
Black Lives Matter sign
Planning for the 50th anniversary
Pastor Erik closed in prayer at 7:30pm
