Church Council

Present: Chuck Allison, Joe Burke, Josh Dietz, Dan Grim, Patty Hersh, Karin Jagiela, Melissa Metzger, Chris Pirotta, Donna Remaly, Rich Saffron, Linda Sell, Emily Steward, Keith Williams, Bill Zwickl, Rev. Dennis Moore, Rev. Jami Possinger;

Visitors: Pr. Martha Sipe (Dean of the Northern Lehigh Valley Mission District), Pr. Gene Handwerk (Associate of the Bishop)

Absent: Steve Litz

I. Opening Activities

• Meeting called to order at 7:03pm by President Keith Williams
• Devotions led by Melissa Metzger

II. Admin

• Exit interview of Pastor Jami Possinger conducted by Pastor Sipe and Pastor Handwerk.  Pastor Sipe and Pastor Handwerk offered their assistance during the transition period.
• Motion to approve the January 18^th Council Meeting Minutes and the February 8^th Special Council Meeting Minutes: Linda/2^nd Chris. <Motion Carried>

III. Committee Reports

• Pastor Moore – Written report. Discussion of UELC Constitution in comparison to model constitution will take place at March meeting.  Discussion of new microphone standards and options for replacement.  Council requested Glen Remaly and Property Committee make recommendation regarding replacement to Council for review. 
• Pastor Jami – Written report. NO Action Items for Council.

• Christian Stewardship –Bill. Written report and treasurer’s report. Motion to put Lenten offering in discretionary fund: Keith/2^nd Bill. <Motion Carried>
• Staff Support – Chuck Allison, a member of Staff Support Committee, has volunteered to Chair the committee.  Linda Sell will move from Social Ministry Committee to Staff Support Committee as the Council liaison.
• Fellowship – Emily.  Written report.  NO Action Items for Council.
• Youth Ministry – Melissa. Written report.  NO Action Items for Council.
• G.O.D.’s TEAM –Donna. Written report.  NO Action Items for Council.
• Christian Education – Rich. Written report. Discussed request from Athletes for Christ to host Zumba classes in the FLC on a weekly basis.  Direction from Council to file request form and submit to Property Committee.
• Library – Karin. Written report.  Request to be included on communication regarding dissolution of the Heintzleman Trust.
• Union Board – Bill. Written report.  Linda to serve as representative filling vacancy of Jeff Barber.
• Vision 2011 – Chris. Motion to remove Fall 2009 Vision2011 DVD video from website until edit of financial information is complete: Dan/2^nd Donna. <Motion Carried>
• Communication – Chris. Motion to post minutes from Committees and Council with disclaimer “These Minutes Are Not Official Until Reviewed and Approved by the Issuing Body”: Chris/ 2^nd Patty. <Motion Carried>
• Worship & Music – Joe. Written report.  Motion to donate, in honor of Bishop Zeiser’s visit to the congregation, a gift of $200.00 to the ELCA Disaster Relief Fund for Haiti from interest in the Mission Endowment Fund: Pastor Moore/2^nd Joe. <Motion Carried>

IV No Meetings

• Long Range Planning
• Memorial Gifts
• Property

IV. Unfinished Business

• Fundraising Protocol- Tabled until March Council Meeting.
• Disaster Recovery Plan- Dan to follow up with letter requesting plan detail.

V. Correspondence

• No new correspondence

VI. New Business

• Council affirmed upcoming work and ministry of the Disaster Relief Team
• Steve Litz was elected to Council to fill the vacancy due to Jeff Barber’s resignation and will serve until the next congregation meeting

VII. Next Meeting

• Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 9:15 am. (Bishop Zeiser)
• Monday, March 15, 2010 at 6:30pm. (Regular Meeting of Council – TIME CHANGE)

VIII. Closing Prayer

• The meeting was adjourned following The Lord’s Prayer.

• Motion to adjourn: Melissa/2^nd: Chuck. <Motion Carried>

Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Metzger

Council Meeting Minutes (Special Meeting)

February 8, 2010

Present: Chuck Allison, Jeff Barber, Joe Burke, Dan Grim, Patty Hersh, Karin Jagiela, Melissa Metzger, Chris Pirotta, Donna Remaly, Rich Saffron, Linda Sell, Keith Williams, Bill Zwickl, Rev. Dennis Moore, Rev. Jami Possinger;

Visitors: None

Absent: Josh Dietz, Emily Steward

I. Opening Activities

• Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by President Keith Williams
• Prayer led by Pastor Moore

II. Special Agenda

• Resignation letter submitted to council by Pastor Jami Possinger.  Motion to accept the resignation of Pastor Jami with deepest regret and most sincere Godspeed: Joe/2^nd Donna. <Motion Carried>
• Resignation letter submitted to Keith Williams by Jeff Barber to resign from council, effective immediately.  Motion to accept the resignation of Jeff Barber from Council: Dan/2^nd Joe. <Motion Carried>
• Council requested to move regular monthly meeting to Monday, January 22^nd at 7:00pm to coincide with exit interview meeting with the Dean.  Keith to contact office to announce date change to the congregation.
• Discussion of event for Pastor Jami to celebrate her new calling.  Event scheduled for Sunday March 7^th following late service.  Volunteer luncheon scheduled for that day to be postponed.  Those responsible for March 7th event will update council at the February 22^nd meeting.
• Keith to contact the Bishop regarding availability of meeting with Council to discuss next steps.  Hoping to coincide with his scheduled visit to UELC on Sunday, February 28^th.
• Keith to contact Steve Litz to consider vacancy on council left by Jeff’s resignation.

VII. Next Meeting

• Sunday, February 21, 2010 immediately following 10:45am service. (Open Agenda Congregational Meeting)

• Monday, February 22, 2010 at 7:00pm. (Regular Meeting of Council) DATE CHANGE

VII. Closing Prayer

• Prayer was led by Pastor Moore, and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Metzger