MINUTES OF CONSISTORY MEETING
July 27,2010
Consistory meeting convened at 7 PM on July 27,
2010
Elders present: Jess Kimmel, Tamara Green, Sandy
Sillers,Deb Miller
Deacons present: Barry Fisher, Beverly Moser, Tim
Fritz, Jeff Roth, Joann Smith, Sharon Wentz, Crystal O,Rourke
Also present: Pastor Heckman, Michael Jonn, Woody
Frey, Cheryl Kunkle
Opening Devotions were read by Barry Fisher
Michael Jonn, Woody Frey and Cheryl Kunkle
presented the preliminary architectural plans to Consistory.
Tim Fritz made a motion to accept these
preliminary plans and the motion was seconded by Tammy Green.
After discussion and questions, Tammy Green made a
motion to move forward and have Michael Jonn and Woody Frey come up with
some estimated phases and estimated pricing to present to the Congregation.
The motion was seconded by Deb Miller. They will give recommendations for
what phases , as short term goals, should be first at a congregatonal
meeting on August 15. At a later date they will supply estimated pricing of
these phases to present to the Congregation.
The building committe will present preliminary
plans to each group and committee .
They left the meeting at 8:05PM.
All motions recorded in these minutes were
approved unanimously by this Consistory unless noted otherwise.
Communications:
There was a tutoring request made to use the
Conference room of the church. They will be notified of the fee schedule and
application required.
Thank you notes were read from each of Zion's 2010
scholarship recipients.
Beverly Moser made a motion to allow the
disciplined individual back onto church property. The moton was seconded by
Barry Fisher. The motion did not pass with Beverly Moser, Joann Smith and
Barry Fisher voting yes . Jeff Roth abstained. Sharon Wentz, Tim Fritz,
Crystal O'Rourke, Tammy Green , Deb Miller, and Sandy Sillers voting no.
Approval of Consistory Minutes: A correcton was
made to June Consistory minutes. Joann Smith noted that she voted yes for
Jeff Roth to be a Consistory member. With that noted, Sandy Sillers made a
motion to approve the minutes from June and also to approve the minutes from
the special Consistory meeting held on July 4th. The motion was seconded by
Beverly Moser.
Committee Reports:
Spiritual Council recommends the Covenant for Zion
United Church of Christ Community Behavior be approved for use . Beverly
Moser states that the Covenant needs to have procedures in place first to
handle disruptive , unhealthy, or destructive behavior before it should be
placed as an article in the Constitution. The process is being prepared.
Spritual Council also proposes a rumor of the week
beginning the first Sunday in August as part of our Sunday worship.Tim Fritz
made the motion and Sandy Sillers seconded the motion.
Nominating Committee recommends that Brent Harris
become a member of Consistory . A motion was made by Barry Fisher and
seconded by Beverly Moser.
Personnel Committee recommends installing new
locks for Church office. A motion was made by Beverly Moser and seconded by
Sandy Sillers.
Personnel also recommends approving their policies
and procedures document. This should first go to Spiritual Council .
Therefore it was tabled for this month.
Personnel also recommends the termination of
employment of our sexton effective immediately.A motion was made by Sandy
Sillers and seconded by Tim Fritz. The personnel committee will ask the
Congregation for volunteers until a new sexton is found. At this time a
motion was made by Tammy Green and seconded by Tim Fritz to allow the
Personnel committe to go forward with seeking applicants for the full time
job.They will advertise now and see what applicants they receive .Barry
Fisher made a motion to accept Personnel minutes with Crystal O'Rourke
seconding the motion.
Building Committe requires a Congregational
meeting on August 15, 2010 to formally present new drawings and plans to the
Congregation.
Building Committee also recommends hiring a
construction manager for the Faith Lift Building project.Crystal O'Rourke
made the motion with a second by Sandy Sillers.
Deb Miller brought up a motion to have Spiritual
Council send an official letter to the disciplined individual to inform him
that he may attend non-church functions in the church and that he just needs
to contact the office if he wishes to return as a member of Zion. Beverly
Moser seconded the motion.
All voted yes and Sandy Sillers abstained.
A motion was made by Sandy Sillers and seconded by
Beverly Moser to accept all Committee Reports.
Pastors Report: Pastor Heckman recommends we begin
using Peter Steinke books in our adult education classes. A motion was made
by Sandy Sillers and seconded by Deb Miller to begin studying that series of
books.A motion was made by Tim Fritz and seconded by Tammy Green to accept
the Pastors report.
Finance Committee:
A motion was made by Deb Miller and seconded by
Sandy Sillers to approve the Finance Committee report.
A motion was made by Beverly Moser and seconded by
Sandy Sillers to accept the Cash Reconciliation report.
It is also being requested that everyone use the
proper Jacob's Ladder forms.
Old Business:
In March, Beverly Moser questioned the by- laws be
amended to include Consistory members who are missing meetings. Spiritual
Council is working on it.
New Business:
Beverly Moser requested that Scott Ritter be sent
a thank you from the church for allowing us to store the clock glass.
Resolution of Respect: A resolution of respect and
a moment of silence was held for Dylan Krum and Donald Bartholomew.
Good of the Church:
The kitchen crew did an excellent job at the
funeral luncheon for Dylan Krum. Keep the family in your prayers.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Sandy Sillers
and seconded by Barry Fisherto adjourn the meeting at 9:20PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Wentz
