Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Council Meeting Minutes
21st, JUNE, 2022
Present: Craig Collins, Rob Blount, Cheryl Martines, John Volkening, Steve McIntire, Bonnie Hare, Megan Baxter
Absent: Pete Elza, Kelly Jirschele
Staff: Pastor Sarah Rhode, Deacon Heather Feltman, Pastor Paisley Le Roy
Meeting called to order at: 6:35 PM
Meeting closed at: 7:40 PM
Council Reporter: Craig Collins
Opening Prayer: Rob Blount
Discussion: Relationships – “High/Low” activity
In an effort to strengthen relationships among those present, Cheryl asked Council members and Rostered staff to share some recent “highs” and “lows” in their work and personal lives.
Agenda Item #1: Move to Executive Session
Action Taken:
✓ Vote
Motion: Move to Executive Session
Made By: John Volkening
Second: Cheryl Martines
Result: Passed
After coming out of the Executive session, Rob suggested we postpone Heather’s presentation on the Expansive Church and discussion about goals presented at the congregation meeting in May until the July meeting. There was no objection.
Agenda Item #2: Roster Leaders Report
Discussion: Update on the roof and HVAC installation; refinance lock-in @ 3.375%; no contingency used so far
Action Taken:
✓ None
Agenda Item #3: Consent Agenda
Action Taken:
✓ Vote
Motion: To approve the financials and minutes
Made By: Craig Collins
Second: John Volkening
Result: Approved without objection
Agenda Item #4: Adjourn Council Meeting
Action Taken:
Motion: “Motion to adjourn”
Made By: Steve McIntire
Second: Bonnie Hare
Result: Passed