St. Mark Special Voters Meeting: December 16th, 2012 @ 9:20 AM
Opening devotion and prayer – followed by roll call
1. Approve Council recommendation to revise 2012‐2013 ministry plan
Remove the 50% synod subsidy reimbursement in the 2012‐2013 ministry plan/budget.
Because Pastor Prahl serves as District President, our congregation is eligible to invoice the synod monthly for nearly 100% of Pastor Naumann’s total compensation. The St. Mark budget/ministry plan approved in July 2012 called for our congregation to challenge ourselves to invoice the synod for 50% reimbursement rather than 100%. This has been a significant challenge and we have been unable to fulfill our intention.
2. Approve Council recommendation for 3333 State Street property
a) Apply for tax exempt status to alleviate property tax burden for 2013
Winterize house (i.e. drain pipes, turn off main electrical service in home)
Use the winter 2012‐2013 to assemble plans for the site, said plans to include:
i) Arranging contractors for asbestos abatement, well abandonment, septic abandonment/destruction, empty fuel oil, remove/reclaim structure, lumber, appliances, cabinetry, pipes, wiring, etc.
ii) Tree removal and earthwork.
b) Garage to be used for storage, dwelling to be unoccupied, insured with Church Mutual accordingly
Announcements and Adjourn with prayer.
Christmas gift for called workers,
hourly staff, and volunteers
The Council has decided the
congregation will not distribute a
separate envelope for any type of
Christmas gift for called workers,
hourly staff, or volunteers. This is
because of the tax impact to both the
church and individuals receiving the
gift. St. Mark is tremendously blessed
with a tireless, gifted, and humble staff.
Everyone is encouraged to express your
gratitude and thanks individually, or
amongst (sic) small groups outside of any
officially recognized St. Mark group
such as CCCW, PTP, AA, WINGS, etc. If
gifts come through an official St Mark group,
they will be taxable and would need to
be included when taxes are filed. The
Council apologizes for any
inconvenience and we appreciate your
help and understanding. God's
blessings.
