Council Meeting Highlights

November 8, 2004

• Voted to approve Lynn Placzek to fill the Council vacancy.

• Under the Worship and Music Committee's report, Council voted not to pursue a proposed second worship service at this time due to budget constraints.

• The Treasurer reported that the loan for the organ officially has been paid off. Because it was paid off within four and a half years, it actually saved $19,839.00 in interest charges. Congratulations to all contributors in making this an extremely successful project.

• A reminder was issued that since the Organ Fund is closed, any future organ donations will be applied to the Building Fund, unless another fund is specifically designated.

• The Property Committee reported that the exterior restoration project is completed. The original amount projected was $28,775.00, with the knowledge that there may be additional costs to repair the bell tower. Since additional repairs were encountered for the bell tower ($2,257.43) the result is the total cost of $31,032.43. The Property Committee and Council wanted to acknowledge and thank the Cemetery Committee for loaning the church $10,500.00 to cover what is owed on the exterior restoration project. This loan will be paid over a 5-year period at $198.00 per month. The loan is at a 5% interest rate and will amount to $1,389.00 interest. Members may assist in paying off this loan by making contributions to the Building Fund.